

Dangerous Creatives - A Photography and Creative Business Podcast
Kristin Sweeting
If you’re a photographer or creative who is growing your business, you’re in the right place.
You’re in the right place if you’re asking questions like:
“How do I make money as a photographer?”
“How do I scale my creative business?”
“How to I price my photography or creative work?”
“What types of marketing are most effective?”
“How do I work from home part time while making multiple 6-figures?”
“How do I transition into a high end luxury market as a photographer or creative?”
“What income streams can I have as a creative?”
Thanks for being here!
-Kristin Sweeting and Team Danger
You’re in the right place if you’re asking questions like:
“How do I make money as a photographer?”
“How do I scale my creative business?”
“How to I price my photography or creative work?”
“What types of marketing are most effective?”
“How do I work from home part time while making multiple 6-figures?”
“How do I transition into a high end luxury market as a photographer or creative?”
“What income streams can I have as a creative?”
Thanks for being here!
-Kristin Sweeting and Team Danger
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 7, 2024 • 34min
195. Attracting High Value Clients with Lauren Gish
Today on the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin talks with Team Danger coach Lauren Gish about the changes they've made in their businesses to attract higher-value clients. After changing price levels, it can be hard to start finding and connecting with the clients who you want to work with. Kristin and Lauren share their tips and experiences on what has worked for them, as their businesses have grown through the years.
Check Out Our Growth Plan Workshop:
https://dangerschool.com/growthplan
Work with Us:
https://dangerschool.com/
Connect with Lauren
Instagram @laurengish
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 3min
194. New Levels, New Devils with Laylee Emadi Smith
Today on the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin is joined by Laylee Emadi Smith, a coach for speakers and educators. They talk about the pain points of business growth, and how to overcome the hardships of each level your business rises to. With each new level, there’s a new devil and this conversation helps to normalize the realities of growing your business as well as prepare you for whats to come as you navigate your own business expansion.
Since she started her business in 2013, Laylee has served the creative industry with candid honesty and heartfelt encouragement. Currently, Laylee is a coach, conference host, membership leader, and podcast host.
With over a decade of experience in education, Laylee has acquired expert insight into speaking, course creation, and event production. She’s a connector with the distinctive ability to bring people together—and thrives when she has the opportunity to help experienced creative educators elevate their careers.
Laylee's target audience primarily includes creative educators like speakers, coaches, event hosts, and course creators. Her wider audience includes creative entrepreneurs in a variety of industries.
Check Out Our Growth Plan Workshop:
https://dangerschool.com/growthplan
Work with Us:
https://dangerschool.com/
Connect with Laylee
Website https://layleeemadi.com/
Instagram @Laylee_Emadi
layleeemadi.com/educatorslounge
creativeeducatorconference.com
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com

Sep 23, 2024 • 48min
193. Creative Industry Growth Hacks with Team Danger
On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin, Jen, and Lauren talk about the value of investments in your business. They share about the value of investing in your clients, what investing in yourself (or not) actually costs you, and give examples of real ROI in their own lives. This is a great episode for anyone who needs encouragement to pour back into themselves and their business.
Check Out Our Growth Plan Workshop:
https://dangerschool.com/growthplan
Work with Us:
https://dangerschool.com/
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Connect with Lauren
Instagram @laurengish
Connect with Jen
Instagram @jenmadigancreative
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com

Sep 16, 2024 • 60min
192. I’m Ready for my Next Level, but I Know I’m Holding Myself Back: Live Coaching Episode
On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin is joined for a live coaching episode by Berkshires photographer Abigail Fenton. They talk through what seems to be holding Abigail back from taking the next steps in her business, the downfalls of being too available, always saying yes, and so much more.
Abigail, a Savannah College of Art and Design alumna, is an international photographer rooted in The Berkshires. Specializing in lifestyle and wedding photography, she expertly captures the essence of human experience. Abigail finds inspiration through travel, fashion and the in-between moments of life. In her personal work, Abigail primarily works with film photography. abigailfenton.com
Check Out Our Growth Plan Workshop:
https://dangerschool.com/growthplan
Work with Us:
https://dangerschool.com/
Connect with Abigail
Website abigailfenton.com
Instagram @its.abigailfenton
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com

Sep 9, 2024 • 11min
191. Breaking Free from Scarcity Mindset with Team Danger
Today, we have a short and sweet episode with Team Danger all about breaking free from a scarcity mindset. Join Kristin, Lauren, and Jen as they each give a pep talk and some practical advice on getting your scarcity mindset un-stuck and heading back towards abundance.
Work with Us:
https://dangerschool.com/
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Connect with Lauren
Instagram @laurengish
Connect with Jen
Instagram @jenmadigancreative
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com

Sep 2, 2024 • 52min
190. Am I Accidentally Attracting What I Don’t Want in Business?
Today, on the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin and Jen talk about the art of accountability in your business, and how acting more like your ideal client can help you attract more of them. They share stories and some “loving butt kicks” to help you discern if your business pain points are actually changeable through mindset, and/or systems and subtle business shifts. If you know there are some areas in your business where you’re not showing up at the level you hope to be, this episode is for you.
Learn More About Our Membership and How You Can Work With us in 2024: https://dangerschool.com/
Connect with Jen
Website https://jenmadigancreative.com/
Instagram @JenMadiganCreative
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com

Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 13min
189. Easy Hacks to Help Photographers and Creatives Hit their Goals by the End of the Year with Marissa Hyatt
On today's episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin is joined by Marissa Hyatt, Chief Marketing Officer of Full Focus. Known for their overwhelmingly popular Full Focus Planner, Marissa shares her insight and hacks into goal setting and goal achievement. Kristin and Marissa chat about the reality of goal setting, mindset, and what's really keeping you from saying "I did it!" time and time again. If you're a photographer or creative who needs a boost of encouragement to help you hit your goals by the end of the year, this episode is for you.
Born and raised south of Nashville, Marissa is the Chief Marketing Officer at Full Focus. She is super passionate about helping people get outside their comfort zones, find their own power, and achieve their dreams. In her free time, she enjoys cooking for friends, baking sourdough bread, and hiking. She geeks out on natural wellness, skincare, personal growth, gardening, and traveling.
Get Your Full Focus Wellness Planner here: http://fullfocus.co/dangerous
Learn More About Our Membership and How You Can Work With us in 2024: https://dangerschool.com/
Connect with Marissa
Website https://fullfocus.co/
Instagram @FullFocusCo
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com

Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
188. Is Podcasting a Good Lead Magnet for Photographers and Educators? An interview with Adam Schaeuble
Are you a creative entrepreneur looking to expand your reach and connect with your audience in a meaningful way? Podcasting might just be the marketing tool you've been searching for. In this episode, Kristin sits down with Adam Schaeuble, the mastermind behind the Podcasting Business School podcast, to explore why podcasting is such a powerful medium for creatives. If you're ready to explore a marketing avenue that allows you to showcase your expertise, build genuine connections, and grow your creative business, tune in to this inspiring conversation.
Adam Schaeuble is a full time podcaster, podcasting business consultant, and the host of the Top 100 ranked entrepreneurship podcast Podcasting Business School. Adam helps service providers learn how to leverage their podcast to build an online business and get more clients.
Ways to Work with Us in 2024:
Road to 100k Mastermind
Study Abroad
Danger School Online
Advanced Mastermind
Connect with Adam
Website https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/
Podcast Podcasting Business School
Instagram @PodcastingBusinessSchool
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com

Aug 12, 2024 • 25min
187. 10 Revenue Streams for Photographers - Encore
Are you feeling nervous or overwhelmed about how you’ll survive the winter months of your business? In this episode, Kristin highlights 10 different ways to add revenue on top of your main income source. Having experienced income insecurity over the years, Kristin has created stability in her life and business by getting creative, learning new skills, and creating multiple streams of income. In seasonal businesses, like photography, creating many pathways to support the life and business you want to have is essential. Listen in for 10 ways you can start working towards adding financial padding to your business!
Ways to Work with Us in 2024:
Road to 100k Mastermind
Study Abroad
Danger School Online
Advanced Mastermind
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com

Aug 5, 2024 • 31min
186. Quick Wins with Instagram Ads Featuring Rachael Crowe
Today on the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin is joined by Rachael Crowe, a full-time photographer and social media ads expert based in Manhattan, New York. Rachael and Kristin talk about modern-day marketing on social media, how to quickly boost your reach so you can find new clients and how Instagram ads can be a simple, and effective tool for growing your business.
Ways to Work with Us in 2024:
Road to 100k Mastermind
Study Abroad
Danger School Online
Advanced Mastermind
Connect with Rachael
Instagram @okcrowe
Website www.okcrowe.com
Connect with Kristin
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by @jenmadigancreative
https://jenmadigancreative.com


