This Conversation with Jed Taufer

Jason Groupp’s life has taken some interesting turns. From successful photographer to working behind the scenes of WPPI to his current venture as President of Song Freedom/Fyrefly, he’s seen a LOT during his time in our “industry”.

Increase your productivity, creativity and resiliency while providing a client experience that makes them love you more and spend more, too! Take the risk out of your clients’ hands, and put it into your own. Make the art of photography second nature to your clients, allowing them to be themselves and relax in front of you. If you're feeling stuck in your business, your photography or your life, then this class is for you! Find your value and worth and apply it to every aspect of your business. Learn to put your personality into your branding, client experience, look and feel (editing) of your photography and your studio. Most of all, learn to have confidence in every aspect of working with your clients.

Phillip and Eileen Blume have built a successful business in what many would consider a "bad" or certainly "challenging" market. Find out what they've done to make it happen.

Christine Tremoulet loves the power of “story” and thinks your clients do, too. She is all about blogging has some great reasons why. If you’ve never blogged, or have written it off, you may want to rethink your position. And if you currently blog, listen in for some great tips and advice.

Kenny Kim has photographed hundreds of weddings...many of them around the globe. Hear his take on how to break into the destination wedding game as well as tips and tricks to make it worth your while.

Cliff Mautner has been a wedding photographer for over 20 years. He’s a “been there, done that” kind of guy and he’s still going strong. Listen in as Cliff talks about where he’s been and where he wants to go. Don’t miss his words of wisdom. They come fast and furious.

Katie Cannon is a freelance photographer focusing on families, farms and food. She has taken a scenic path to a career in photography, starting as a human resources professional with a stop in food writing along the way. She is a mother, wife, friend, eater and adventurer and loves photographing it all.

Jen Rozenbaum embraces her femininity while allowing women to embrace their own. By daring her clients to shed their clothes, they begin to shed their inhibitions. In the last nine years, Jen has found a burgeoning audience in the intimate photography market and is now sharing her shamelessly feminine movement with women worldwide. She proves that you can own your world if you live fearlessly, think audaciously and act spontaneously.

Steve and Jane Pilkerton have built their business from the ground up. Learn how they've used wedding shows to meet potential clients, get their name out there in the market, and build their brand.

Tomayia Colvin knows her purpose and that's a big deal. Listen as we discuss why knowing your purpose is important and what to do about it whether you know your purpose or not.

Sarah Petty has been one of the photography industry's most prolific business and marketing gurus for years. Here, she sits down with her son, Jack, to talk about the challenges he faces as he jumps into entrepreneurship himself.

Carl Dylan hasn't got it all figured out. But he does have an order that he strives to follow. Find out why he chooses this philosophy as opposed to working on balance.

Gary Hughes isn't a man of few words. In fact, he's a man of many words and a wise one beyond his years at that. Listen in as Gary talks about his transition into running a business that makes sense for him and his family as well as a few other entertaining tangents along the way.

Jeremy Cowart blocked some time out for a quick discussion to catch us up on where he's come from and where he's going.

Jared Platt wears many hats. He has the uncanny ability to make you laugh one minute and want to cry the very next. Join us as we discuss his thoughts on Why It All Matters.