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Comment on What Type of Photography is Right for My Business? by Oke

Oke — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:42:07 +0000

Thanks for the smart advice. The first sentence you stated is exactly what I’m dealing with right now. Next week I will go to some potential clients and ask them what they are struggling with and willing to pay for. Once that is done I will have a better idea of what I can actually sell them.

There isn’t much of a need for me to sell them on something they don’t need. I need to sell them on what they tell me they need. It is much easier to convince them then.

Like always, I’ll keep you posted.

Comment on What Type of Photography is Right for My Business? by Richard

Richard — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:12:52 +0000

Finding the balance between what you want to do and what the public will want will lead to success. If you go too far in either direction, you won’t be happy. Figure out the things you would love to photograph, and ask yourself if that is something you can sell people on and make them see what you see in it.

Comment on This Year’s Challenge is Difficult by Oke

Oke — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:04:08 +0000

Adam,

Thanks for your inspirational words and insight. I’m ready for that ‘first buck’, I’m ready to show others what I can do, and I’m ready to sell myself to others. This is going to be a great year.

I don’t know if it will be worth putting added pressure on myself, but I think that is one way that I get my ass moving. You will see in the next post.

Comment on This Year’s Challenge is Difficult by Adam

Adam — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:29:38 +0000

Oke -

You’re a great photographer. I know that when you apply yourself this year you’ll be able to hit your goals. I know that “anxious feeling” about making your first buck. It happens to me every time we launch a new website. Then once you get the first one, you wonder if you were just lucky or if it will actually happen again. It’s natural to be nervous. But eventually if you do a good job and keep working at it things come together. More than anything else, I’ve found running a business is about persistence.

Good luck!

Adam

Comment on So, What Did I Accomplish and Learn About Myself in 2009? by Oaks

Oaks — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:32:33 +0000

I haven’t given it much thought, but it will be hard to do. I’m ready for the challenge. I’m curious to see what I learn when it is all said and done. I think I might just go ahead and list the things I want to get accomplish and see how many things I check off my list.

Comment on So, What Did I Accomplish and Learn About Myself in 2009? by Richard

Richard — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:01:21 +0000

You definitely had a good year. But the REAL question is: can you top it? Chew on that tough gristle of a contemplation for a few. Congrats, man.

Comment on December: The Last Month of the Year by Oke

Oke — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:26:16 +0000

Rick,

Thanks for the liking of my quote. I laughed all night when you called me about it. I thought about it more today and couldn’t have said it better than that. I’m going to make it a point to live up to that motto for at least the rest of the year, I’ll let you know if I’m full of shit or if you can listen to me.

Thanks for your kind, insightful words!

Comment on December: The Last Month of the Year by Rick

Rick — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:09:25 +0000

“If I can’t make my own goals and dreams happen, then I’m simply full of shit and shouldn’t be listened to.” ~Oke

That’s got to be one of your best lines. I really love it. You’re so damn honest. Awesome.

Comment on November: 2 More Months to Go by Oaks

Oaks — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:39:14 +0000

Thanks, man, I’ll keep it up. I think I can make it to my goal by the end of the year if I write a couple of 4-6 hour days. I’m noticing that my editing is coming along relatively easy now; I just have to read more and see how others write in the process.

Comment on November: 2 More Months to Go by Ben

Ben — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:26:45 +0000

Oke the process or writing, re-writing, and editing is a process that you will find truly has no end. However the merits of sticking with it more than pay off the initial time invested as you will get noticeably better at it. In other words keep it up bro noble what you’re doing. Lastly look up arbitrage, very interesting.