Self-Employment Society
I'll be teaching one of three classes at my local community college this coming August. It's an adjunct (contract) faculty position and I'm pleased at being selected. I've been teaching…
Create Your Own Opportunities
Last evening I presented my first ever webinar. This moment (and opportunity) was a long time coming. But I knew it was coming. I planned it that way. I created…
Create Your Own Moment
In 2003, after 24 years in business for myself as a commercial photographer and photo lab services provider, I was ready to move beyond photography and into the next phase…
The Shin Bone Is Connected To All
Network. Make connections. Hand out cards. Meet people. Talk. Follow up. Blah, blah, blah. Oy! It's enough to make you want to go work for somebody else, take their guff…
Nobody Loves You Like Your Mother And Sometimes Not Even Her
Take care of yourself. As much as possible take care of your emotional, spiritual and physical health. I know you've heard this before: exercise, eat well, rest, find something that…
Expand Your Perimeter
In front of a full house, I gave my first talk to the general public about my relationship to photography. I put in 33 hours preparing the presentation and nine…
Speak For Yourself
Tuesday I was interviewed by Beate Chelette of photosecrets.biz. We discussed how I go about creating my distinctive imagery and how I approach managing my life, business and finances. Anyone…
5 Habits Of Success
As I've transitioned to the education, public speaking, writing and consulting side of the photographic industry, I'm surprised at the lack of basic professional business skills (common sense skills) that…
Give To Get
I home school myself many hours per month listening to tele-seminars, watching and participating in webinars and watching videos at ted.com and 99%.com. These presenters have helped me become better…
Press Your Advantage
Keeping up with a blog is a huge responsibility and one that I take seriously. Looking for topics is ongoing and stressful. Before I head out for a bike ride…