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Walking With JordiI had to take a breakHey podcast family, it’s been a number of months since I’ve been away and a lot has happened. I share a few highlights on my personal, business life, and where I’m at now. But welcome to the new installment of Walking with Jordi.
2023-11-1609 minWalking With JordiHow to do a consultation with a clientHaving conversations about money can be daunting sometimes.
So if you're one of the creatives out there that have a difficult time bringing up the money conversation, ask your clients as many thoughtful questions and build trust.
Once trust is built, you'll have a much easier time getting to that point.
Thanks for watching!
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2023-02-0909 minWalking With JordiHow To Grow Your Photography Business in 2023 | #milliondollarphotographershowOn this episode of the Million Dollar Photographer Q&A show, I discuss the current state of Photography with some of my students and photographers from the community. In the beginning of the call, I was wrapping up a live sales call with a client to demonstrate the importance of getting small commitments from your clients.
When we dived into the Q&A, we discussed how to find your passion, the mastermind ecosystem, changing your mindset, and plenty more! Please leave a comment about your thoughts on the episode and how we can make it even better! ...
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Walking With JordiHow to Manage A Project (Creating the Music Video for 'Away')Hey podcast, on this episode, I got on Instagram live with artist and friend Leah Hinton to discuss how we created the music video for her new single, 'Away'
We discussed the early meetings we had, some of the challenges we faced and the core skills necessary to become a Project Manager/Film Producer.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
Let me know what you thought at jordi@jfp.nyc
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2021-11-1052 minWalking With JordiWhy We Need To Set Goals To Succeed in AnythingHey Podcast, today I visited my friend Z at her model informational session.
Today's episode is all about the importance of investing time, money, and patience into your journey. We focused on strategies on how to build your brand, how to sharpen your skills, and the importance of setting clear goals.
Enjoy the episode, tell me what you think!
Business Site: https://www.jfp.nyc/
Follow me on Instagram: @itz_jordii
Email me at: jordi@jfp.nyc
2021-10-1320 minWalking With JordiHow to Attract New Clients Using Your ExpertiseIn today's episode, I had a candid discussion with my mother about how we can leverage her over 2 decades of experience in the health field to build awareness for her business. The strategy we set was to build top of the funnel awareness for her health & nutrition brand using live-recorded zoom calls.
My motto for 2021 is to build a business around a topic that you're passionate about. If you can have even 1 person on that call and share something that changes their life, then you'll have started the process of building that business that you desire.
Let me know what...
2021-02-0815 minWalking With JordiHow To Motivate Your TeamHey Podcast, today I met up with Donté Marquis, who recently applied to be an admin for me. While we didn't end up working together in that capacity, we spent the hour speaking and got an amazing conversation in around how to motivate your team and to make work more meaningful!
2020-09-0104 minWalking With JordiWhy You Need To Forgive YourselfNot judging yourself is one of the most difficult things that we all have to deal with.
But when we don't we unlock so much more to ourselves and it allows us to make decisions more quickly.
I'm currently one day behind on uploading videos for this series, but I've decided to take my stride and proceed as planned because I intend to show up for myself and not judge while doing so!!
2020-04-2702 minWalking With JordiWhy I Decided To FastHey Podcast Family, I've decided to partake in the Fasting aspect of Ramadan as a way to exercise greater discipline in all areas of my life.
I've decided to document that journey so that I can bring you all along, and to allow for myself to grow and develop in that process as well.
I hope you enjoy!
2020-04-2601 minWalking With JordiKarma Is Practical; Why It's Important To Deploy KindnessIt's no doubt that kindness has its merit in life. Kindness is something that I belive in 10 fold. Being 5 years in my journey, one of the key variables to my constant momentum has been being kind to people.
2020-02-1803 minWalking With JordiEmbrace. Your Failure | That's How Strategy is BornThere's no need to ponder and try to predict the future when we barely have control over life itself. I believe in the merit of experimentation and testing. That's how you figure out strategy. Doing, is always better than over pondering.
2020-02-1306 minWalking With JordiIn Life & Business, You Need FlexibilityThere's nothing more true that we all create jails for ourselves which leads us down a path of self judgement and negative self criticism. I believe that there needs to be flexibility in how we navigate our lives and our business which would ultimately lead to more success and happiness.
2020-02-1204 minWalking With Jordi5 Things I Wish I Knew Early In My Business CareerHey Podcast, today, I'm sharing five business principles that I wish I knew early on in my business career that would have probably saved me a lot of time, energy, and started the process of me building a stronger foundation for myself. As entrepreneurs, we have to roll with the punches because that's what makes us stronger!
I hope that you enjoy, and if you got anything of value from this episode, it'd mean the world if you shared it with a friend!
Feel free to reach out at the business number at 551-225-0599 o...
2020-02-0607 min
Walking With JordiHumans Create Boxes For Themselves & Operate Within ThemHey Podcast, today's clip is from a jam session with one of my great friends Rahni! We jammed about the importance of maximizing the time in your day, being consistent in you content creation and how many times we create jails for ourselves and live in them.
I truly hope that you can take something away from today's episode, and as always have a blessed day!
Feel free to send me an email at jordi@jfp.nyc or text the business at 551-225-0599.
2020-01-3110 minWalking With JordiYour Business is A Reflection Of YouWe are living in one of the greatest generations to start a business. As I engage in conversations with more business owners like myself, I am lead to believe that many of us aren't taking the time to learn ourselves before venturing off into a business.
Your business is a reflection of you, your attitudes towards life and it can't grow beyond the limits of yourself. So my call to action is to learn about yourself before you get into a business.
2020-01-3003 minWalking With JordiLucy Auditioning For Tyler Perry | Pilot SkitHey podcast family, this is a skit I made for YouTube and Instagram and I thought to myself how would it perform in the audio world. So here's the pilot skit with a character called Last Minute Lucy who as her name suggests is one of those clients that's insanely difficult to deal with.
Hope you enjoy.
2020-01-2802 minWalking With JordiClients From Hell Vol 1. | SkitHey Podcast, on this episode I do a skit where I impersonate some of the common types of clients that are bad for your business and time. Let me know what you think of this format on social or by email at Jordi@jfp.nyc
2020-01-2507 minWalking With JordiEntrepreneurship Requires A Developed MindsetIn this age where many people are venturing off to start businesses, I fear that many people might not have their minds fully developed to tackle the daily stress that comes with walking the path of an entrepreneur. In this episode I Jam with Alisha Small after one of our meetings where we tackle some topics in the world of entrepreneurship. Enjoy!
2020-01-2405 minWalking With JordiOn The Internet, Quantity WinsHey podcast, I think there's no debate at this point that the answer to many of our successes lies in outputting a quantity of content on a daily basis on the current relevant platforms. I believe that many of us are caught in the old mindset that there has to be that one piece of creative that'll get you there, and while I believe in that, you'll never know unless you up your output game. The answer to content questions will be more, more, and more!
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
2020-01-2105 minWalking With JordiAre You Truly Building A Brand Or Operating Aimlessly?In 2020, it's the easiest time to build sales machines. I argue that all of us, with the added power of social platforms, we all have the ability to build brands to last a lifetime. What will you do?
2020-01-2109 minWalking With JordiWe All Suck So Focus On Your StrengthsHey Podcast, on today's episode I speak about the importance of focusing on your strengths, while being acutely aware of you weaknesses.
Too often I see people dwelling on the things that they can't change which leads to a lot of unhappiness. I believe that we should turn that in the other direction to focusing on the few things that we're great at which I believe will ultimate play out positively in your life.
2020-01-1707 minWalking With Jordi“Soft Skills” Needs A RebrandHey Podcast today I speak about the importance of "soft skills" in our lives and why I truly believe that they don't get the credit they deserve because of the branding that they have. Communication, empathy, leadership, creativity, and people skills are things that we have to engage with at every step of our lives so I think it's time that we have a more meaningful conversation around this.
2020-01-1402 minWalking With JordiYou Have To Begin Where You AreGood morning Podcast! On today's episode I share my thoughts around what it means to execute and be in your own journey. Too often we glorify the idea of perfection instead of glorifying the process which is more important. Please understand that it's the trial and error that informs your strategy not the other way around.
2020-01-1005 minWalking With JordiAdversity Is the Foundation Of GratitudeWithout adversity, gratitude is almost non existant. It's the context of the adversity that makes you hungry, strive for more, and desire to be free!
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Walking With JordiThe Dynamics Of Building A Meaningful Modeling CareerHey Podcast, on today's episode of the podcast I have model, Ceara Dixon, discussing the importance of self awareness, how modeling was a burning desire for her and some of the strategies she deployed to navigate her journey. I hope you enjoy!
2020-01-061h 03Walking With JordiHow To Deploy Empathy & Patience In Your JourneyHey podcast on today's episode of the podcast I have a very good friend of mine, Rahni, who's now a teacher in Dallas, Texas on the show where we jump into a lot of topics. We dive into removing yourself from situations so that we can learn & be better listeners, why patience is important to all of our journeys, and the importance of being structured and deliberate when chasing your dreams.
2020-01-0338 min2020-01-0103 minWalking With JordiKuumba; Creativity | 7 Days Of KwanzaaCreativity manifests itself in different ways. It isn't limited to the fine arts as we've become so accustomed to using the word. It can be in business, event planning, engineering, and almost anything that you can think of! Share you talent with the world!
2020-01-0102 minWalking With JordiDo You Have What It Takes To Pursue Your Dreams?A dream worth sacrificing for isn't a dream worth having.
As we enter the new years, I challenge you to consider how much your time is worth. Do you only speak about your dreams and then desire rapid success or to you put the patience and diligence in that's necessary to lay the foundation
2019-12-3108 minWalking With JordiNia; Purpose | 7 Days Of KwanzaaNia means purpose. Having purpose in remembering and restoring our culture. It's truly important and has never been as evident to me today the need to tell positive and impactful stories while instilling accountability into our children and ourself. What's your purpose?
2019-12-3003 minWalking With JordiUjamaa; Cooperative Economics | 7 Days Of KwanzaaAnything built to last and that's meaningful has a team of wonderful people behind it.
2019-12-2902 minWalking With JordiUjima; Collective Work & Responsibility | 7 Days Of KwanzaaContinuing with the 7 days of Kwanzaa series, we have today's principle, Ujima. It means collective work and responsibility. And how I interpret this as has always been the course of my life is that people & meaningful relationships are the currency of life.
2019-12-2802 minWalking With JordiIt's What You Do After The Fact That CountsA business' success heavily depends on the relationships it forms with its customers. On today's episode, I want to share some strategies that I've employed over the past five years to maintain a healthy business and strong client relationships.
2019-12-2705 minWalking With JordiKujichagulia; Self-Determination | 7 Days Of Kwanzaa"Kujichagulia" (Ku-jee-cha-goo-lee-a)
Means Self-Determination. It means to be responsible for your own behavior because you're in control of your own ship. And the minute that you start understanding that, is the minute you start unlocking so much better behavior.
2019-12-2702 minWalking With JordiUmoja; Unity | 7 Days Of KwanzaaThe name Kwanzaa comes from the phrase 'matunda ya kwanza' which means 'first fruits' in the Swahili language. Today's word is Umoja, which means Unity.
2019-12-2702 minWalking With JordiMerry ChristmasHappy Christmas podcast family. You’ve allowed me to expand the business so much more with the activation of this platform. And while we’re in the spirit of giving gifts, don’t forget that your customers could always use a gift in the form of a phone call, text message, a surprise package and so much more!
2019-12-2403 minWalking With JordiA Moment Of Reflection For MeHey Podcast, today I reflect on some of the things I executed on this year without overthinking and worrying in the process. Whether it was video content, starting the marketing agency process, or the podcast, the execution is what matters. You'll get better in the process! And who remembers their first anything? No one!
2019-12-2304 min
Walking With JordiStop Making Bullshit Business PlansHey Podcast, as we transition into Christmas, and ultimate the beginning of a new decade, I'm doubling down on execution, and I pray that you do too!
2019-12-2202 minWalking With JordiIf You're Scared Of Fear, You're Not An EntrepreneurEntrepreneurship means dealing with dear, navigating through the unknown, having 100% accountability, serving the people you're leading, and being nimble. And simply put, if you're not ready for that, then you need to spend time with yourself understanding what makes your tick.
2019-12-2103 min
Walking With JordiTime Management Fireside Chat With Vannah OshunHey Podcast, on today's episode of the podcast, I have a fireside chat with Recording Artist Vannah Oshun on Time-management. We also took deep dives into some of our thoughts and implementation of strategies we've employed, the importance of having a well defined plan, and the merit of hard work. I hope that you enjoy.
Feel free to email me at: jordi@jfp.nyc or text at 551-225-0599
Vannah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vannahoshun/
2019-12-2055 minWalking With JordiWhat’s Your End Goal?You need to have some version of an end goal otherwise every action you take will almost be futile in your attempt to figure out your own path. Calibrating you’re actions based on your end goal, passion, and around practiced self-awareness is a start to happiness. Please have that honest conversation with yourself.
2019-12-1804 minWalking With JordiHow to Build a Personal Brand | Q&A Ep 1I truly believe that building a personal brand has to do 2 core things.
Distributing content around a topic that you're passionate about, and disproportionately caring for the audience that you're looking to reach.
Too often I see people selfishly creating content and they wonder why they aren't breaking through the 'glass ceiling'.
Once you begin from a place of empathy for the audience and passion around your content, if you're good, you'll break through!
2019-12-1806 minWalking With JordiWhy Haven't You Started Your Journey?It’s so important to start your journey. The longer you wait, ponder on your execution and delay sharing your story with the world. This conversation with my friend Jayvon is a call to action to share content!
2019-12-1604 minWalking With JordiCare For The Customer Or DieEpisode Description
On today's episode, I had a conversation with one of my friends Cris around some topics we both share interest in. We spoke about creating contextual creative context to achieve your business or personal goals, I discussed some of the things that contribute to my overall framework for living, and we highlighted some key core values in some companies and what makes them exceptional.
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04:44 - My Thoughts on Motivational Speakers
06:42 - The Reason I'm happy and grateful all the time
09:23 - Some of my ambitions and dreams
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2019-12-1328 min
Walking With JordiThe Most Controllable Variable of Your Success is the Work You Put InThis audio clip is one I extracted from an interview with recording artist Vannah Oshun on the importance of strategy, time management, and setting up yourself for success by breaking down your dreams into daily small actionable steps. Enjoy!
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2019-12-1103 minWalking With JordiA Practical Strategy for Artists on a BudgetFor all my artists that are here on a budget, I truly believe that this strategy in whatever shape or form will truly be valuable. Whether it's doing free work as an event photographer, doing song covers on YouTube and Instagram, doing comedy skits as a comedian, voice overs as an actor, the playing field is wide open and it comes down to talent. Are you talented enough?
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2019-12-1005 min
Walking With JordiBeing Grateful Is A Daily PracticeBeing grateful comes from deep within your soul. I truly believe that as much as the media paints a negative image of the world that things are truly significantly better. All of us can share our voices without being blocked off by 4 old white men in an office. We're going to live longer, we can communicate with each other at scale, and more. Yes things aren't perfect, yes bad things do happen, but I refuse to not be thankful for the life that I have! Remember, you are in control.
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2019-12-0506 minWalking With JordiGive People Reasons to Stay, Make it Difficult to LeaveIn order to truly deal with people, we have to understand ourselves. Any successful business has a host of meaningful people core to the functioning of it. The founder's DNA typically trickles down into the flow of the business and it's important that we as leaders understand ourselves before we get involved in a people oriented thing such as a business.
2019-12-0405 minWalking With JordiBranding Will Be The Final FrontierAs the intenet continues to eat everything in our world, a strong reputation or brand will be the final frontier of business. Yes your sales work right now, and they’ll continue to work for a long time. But please don’t let that cloud your vision on the fact that you need to spend an equal amount of time branding and providing people upfront value!
2019-12-0406 minWalking With JordiNew Years Resolutions Are for ProcrastinatorsIf you wait for something like new years as the lever to change you're bad habits, you might be a procrastinator. In order to truly affect change in your life, it starts now. Not tomorrow, next week, or next month. We have to get more serious about auditing our behaviors if we truly want to make progress for ourselves.
2019-12-0304 minWalking With JordiHow Managing Stress Helps Your BusinessStress management is something we don't speak about often enough. Life is all about how we handle stress because at every turn there's another set of problems. It could be friends, family, work, a new personal business venture, or things just not going to plan. All the areas of our lives require mindfulness of what's going on and how we react to it and I truly believe that this helps in business.
2019-12-0304 minWalking With JordiThe Customer is All That MattersAll of us are alloted the same 24 hours in our day so there's no reason why we can't achieve our goals. Since I've watched this video https://youtu.be/oTugjssqOT0 on time management it's really allowed me to reclaim a lot of wasted hours. I believe in focusing on the customer as a way to produce results. Competition analysis goes so far but customers are never satisfied, thus giving room to constant innovation.
2019-11-2906 min
Walking With JordiI Choose MeNo one knows what's going on deep within you but you. I choose myself today.
2019-11-2803 minWalking With JordiI'll Never Take Your Attention For GrantedYour attention is something is highly valuable to me. And for that reason, I'll never take it for granted. Time is becoming more and more precious. And as that develops, more and more we're seeing people fall into spammy behavior! I refuse to fall into this pattern of behavior because who wants to be sold to all the time? Exactly! Thank you as always for sticking with me on this Journey.
2019-11-2702 minWalking With JordiAre You Going To Choose Your Own Path?There comes a time in everyone's life where they ask if they're making the right choices. Now this isn't a playbook on how to figure out your life decisions, but it's an honest self evaluation game. Do the people that tell you to not do what you believe, take bold bets on themselves? If the answer to this question is no, then you go ahead and choose your inner voice.
2019-11-2603 minWalking With JordiHow I Manage my TimeWe all have the same 24 hours in the day. We all just use it differently. Today I share some of the things that have helped me to become more effective in my execution and it all boils down to executing on my time in silos. No multi-tasking, no time hacks, just good old allowing time to tasks, breaking them down, and sticking to them. It's so basic, but it works, trust me!
2019-11-1605 minWalking With JordiDream Big, Start SmallI'm always very inspired by people's dreams and aspirations. But I'm usually disappointed by the fact that there's a meager amount of execution on those dreams when I do my due diligence to hear what's going on below the surface. My reminder to you and to myself is to dream big, attack those small steps, but most importantly, START. Too many of us don't start for a myriad reasons. And I hope that you can begin your process of understanding who you are, and what gets you ticking today.
2019-11-1404 min
Walking With JordiLet's Make Positivity PracticalWe can't afford to wait until those final bleak moments in life to be grateful for the people we have around and and the things that we have present in our lives. Positivity is like a muscle; the more we practice it, the easier it becomes to implement. I challenge you today to call a family member, an old friend, a sibling, and let them know that you're grateful that they're alive! Don't wait until it's too late
2019-11-0503 min
Walking With JordiI Waste a lot of TimeDo you manage your time well? On average I'll bet that most of us don't operate in a strict schedule, myself included. I'm sure that we get alot done during a regular day, but what if we could get more done? That's what I'm currently testing. I've blocked off. Y schedule, set times for activities, like the gym right now and I'm going to stick with it! This is the youtube lecture that I watched: it's from 11 years ago but trust me it's relevant! https://youtu.be/oTugjssqOT0
2019-11-0402 minWalking With JordiWhy am I Venturing into Marketing?One of the biggest problems I had was stabilizing my income as a photographer. I had to constantly hunt for new customers which is my natural state of being. But I wanted to begin farming meaning nurturing existing relationships with clients to furnish stable long term income to eliminate the overhead of being anxious about the next photography client. All in all this lead me to where I am and I hope that this moment of honesty and reflection can add some context for you. Have a blessed day.
2019-10-3006 min
Walking With JordiConquering Your Fear and Embracing Your Art | /w Recording Artist Maliek LynchToday is a special episode with one of my good friends Maliek Lynch prior to the release of his new album, 'Insin'. I've seen him transform from not wanting to leave the house to record music to consistently making projects, singles, more photoshoots, and just wholly embracing the art. I'm today's episode the message I want to drive home for us all is loving your journey! It's truly difficult. But if you can get into a place where your voice is the dominant one, if you lean into the things that you care about, beautiful things will start to happen...
2019-10-2858 min
Walking With JordiMinimizing Profit, Maximizing the RelationshipThe more that you can show a customer you care, the more you'll will in the long term. Today after delivering some photos in the rain, I reflected on how a company like Amazon is one of the most valuable companies in the world. It's because of their obsession with the customer. I think that all of us should like that to the best of our abilities and this will yield so much results for us. It takes practice, it's hard, but trust me when I say, it works if you're playing for the long term.
2019-10-2702 min
Walking With JordiUnderstand Yourself, Love your Journey, and be Grateful Even When You Lose.Coming to New York from Jamaica in 2012 was perhaps the opportunity of a lifetime for me. What that meant for me and my family was an opportunity to come into one of the greatest countries in the world to have a chance at a better life. And for that reason, I can never complain. I'm sharing this message with you today because we need to put life into perspective because 2019 is truly one of the greatest times to be alive and we will look back at 2019 and understand that truly there's never been a time like this.
2019-10-2503 min
Walking With JordiStop Complaining, Stop Begging, Start WorkingPeople will cheer for you when you've made significant progress, sometimes even your friends and family.
My question is do you believe in yourself and are you willing to sweat, lose sleep, get torn down by people and persevere through clouded judgement?
If you are, start posting more because my life is changing right before my eyes in a way that I could have never dreamed of a few years ago.
The internet is changing lives, it has democratized the idea of celebrity and now all of us can play. That is truly remarkable and I hope that someone can...
2019-10-2305 min
Walking With JordiPersonal Development for your life and Business /w Mompreneur AlishaHey Podcast today is a very special episode featuring Mompreneur Alisha Small from one of our clients, The Women of Empowerment Inc. In this conversation we dive into some of Alisha's journey she's had as an entrepreneur. From leaving her job with a child at 26, to innovating around her knowledge of private school transportation, to balancing life with her two sons, I believe Alisha's story has something in it for us all. I hope you enjoy this episode
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Walking With JordiMy Current Thoughts on Voice TechnologyVoice is going to rock our worlds just like the iPhone did when I was 10 years old. I couldn't wrap my head around the infrastructure that the iPhone setup for the world that we live in now. But now that I've synthesized what it has done, I'm never missing the pattern again. I believe we need to start playing around with the new space because the convenience it's going to provide is going to knock out the players who are mere commodities.
2019-10-1806 min
Walking With JordiMy Current Perspective on TimeWe're all going to still be pretty young in spirit 5 years from now. I believe contextual to your life circumstances, you have a lot of time to figure it out. There's truly only the right move for you because there's so many variables that take place in planning out your life. If I would have known that 5 years into my business journey that I'd still be feeling like I just started, I'd have told everyone around me that everything will be just fine.
2019-10-1804 min
Walking With JordiBuilding a Brand Gives you PermissionWhen you have a brand (reputation), you can do whatever you like. Some people need to focus on one thing, some need three. I believe that you know yourself better than anyone else so whatever advice that you receive has to be contextual to you. We all give advice based on what we would do any that's something to be truly mindful of. The world is yours.
2019-10-1202 min
Walking With JordiLoving your Process | A conversation/w Media Host TheodoraEarlier this summer, I had a conversation with Theodora, creator and host of Woman and Company, a media group base in Long Island, New York. We go over our journeys, exploring thoughts on the current state of business, our aspirations, and why we're on the mission that we're on. I hope that in the nuances of this conversation that it brings value to those of you looking to embark on your own personal journeys as well.
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Walking With JordiWe need to DO!It's imperative that we start executing on our dreams more! Too many excuses and not enough doing! I'm so passionate about this because I literally feel the trajectory of my life changing right now. Please post those videos and pictures, please make that podcast, please tell that person thank you, please share your story!
2019-10-1002 min
Walking With JordiDefining Your Success | A conversation /w Creative Director Elijah BodleyAfter we wrapped up a video and Photoshoot this past Sunday, Elijah and I had a conversation about hustle, framing your success, being competitive, and creating a brand. I think this episode can bring alot of value to you all and that's why we're uploading it raw!
2019-10-0920 minWalking With JordiThank you for 3 MonthsJust a quick thank you message to you all for sticking with me three months in!
2019-10-0700 minWalking With JordiPerception wins the DayWhen selling, the customer is looking for how the product is going to enhance their lives, how it's going to make them feel, and how it's going to improve some life utility. The key point in today's podcast is that context matters. If a world class art piece was presented in a run-down store front it'll be perceived way differently than if it were given a grand spectacle at the MET. Perception is king.
2019-10-0303 minWalking With JordiPractical Marketing Advice for anyone from My Personal Experiences this yearHey everyone, today I reflect on the past year and my transition into doing marketing for small businesses. If it's anything that I believe, it's that you should test it on yourself. Over the course of the year, I spend an obnoxious amount of time consuming content in the form of audiobooks, podcasts, videos, pitches to clients, and listening more keenly to the problems surfaced by the end consumer. All that to say is execute sooner than later. You can always figure out later how to perfect the process but share your thoughts with the world!
2019-09-3011 minWalking With JordiSocial Media isn't the ProblemThe truth of the matter in this world is that everything that we go through is fundamentally a human problem. Social media doesen't change us inasmuch as it shows us who we are. Accountability is what I'm getting it. Change begins with accountability.
2019-09-2502 minWalking With JordiI Hate Motivational SpeakersMy Thoughts on motivational speakers is that they neglect a few of the practicalities in life.
They tell a great story but often times they ignore key things like hard work, maximizing your hours in the day, sacrificing short term happiness, all in the name of selling you a book or a course.
I believe that anyone of us can be motivational if we dedicate ourselves to our process and be consistent.
In my world, true motivation is doing.
2019-09-2404 minWalking With JordiYour lack of visibility is your FaultComplain about not making any money in your creative business all you want. It comes down to figuring out how much time and energy you're going to commit to delivering your dreams. If you're not good at marketing, get a partner, if you are good, 10x down on it until you can afford to hire someone. In today's open world, complaining is for the weak and I stand by that.
2019-09-2404 minWalking With JordiDon't be Hard on YourselfThere's moments in all of our lives where we don't feel like creating, socializing, and we need a moment to unplug and breathe. And that's perfectly fine! This episode is about being mindful to your feelings, and acknowledging them so that you don't stress yourself. Stress is the opposite of creativity because it suffocates it with expectations, anxiety and grief. Allow yourself to breathe!
2019-09-1905 minWalking With JordiBeverly Olivaace's Fashion Launch NYFW 2019Fashion shows are a place where we can all embody the persona of our aspirations, hopes and dreams through clothing. And Beverly Olivaace's intimate fashion show at the end of NYFW was no exception to this rule. While it may be quite difficult to paint a vivid picture of the show itself, I walk through its essence, the meaning of fashion, how it aims to make you feel good, and Ms. Beverly's launch of her fall 2019 fashion line and a recap of her wonderful summer looks. A big thanks to our friends at Amona Public Relations for setting up this...
2019-09-1607 minWalking With JordiEmotions and what it means for your personal life and business developmentEmotions are the foundation of being human. And this is why stories are important for us. However, it's equally as important for us all to take ownership of our lives and the things that we do. Understanding who you are is one of the greatest things that any of us can do. And I believe that with everything in me. If you'd like to give feedback or chat shoot me a text at (551) 225-0599. Have a blessed day.
2019-09-1608 minWalking With JordiProgress Starts from WithinEveryone has difficulties, transgressions, moments of doubt, darkness, and lows that come from within. I believe that in taking the time to reflect and understand what human nature is about we can come to terms with ourselves. Please note that I'm speaking from my experience just like anyone else would therefore it's imperative that you figure out your internal framework. It starts with you. And it's you vs you.
2019-09-1109 minWalking With JordiNurturing Your CustomersCustomers are like plants. The more your pour into then and delight them in their experience with you, the more they give back in the long run. Extracting value by constantly selling, designing products for your selfish needs, and neglecting their needs all together will never be fruitful. And for that reason, I choose to be customer first.
2019-09-1006 minWalking With JordiIntent MattersYour intent matters. When you’re giving selflessly, it has great impact on your business and personal development. People have a remarkable way of sniffing out selfish sales driven tactics and for that reason alone, I desire to be in a place where I can be trusted. And I believe that you build trust in business and personal life by being selfless.
2019-09-1007 minWalking With JordiThe Art of Decision MakingMake a decision and execute. If it fails, don't dwell. Think about it, learn from it, then make another decision.
2019-09-0601 minWalking With Jordi2020 is in 3 monthsWith 2020 right around the corner, I use this episode to recap some of the things that I've done throughout the course of the year.
2019-09-0503 minWalking With JordiContent Production aligns itself with the Marketing and Business StrategyI had this epiphany today as I continue to dive more into producing meaningful marketing strategies for myself and future potential clients. After taking an hour this morning to speak to a potential client, to understand what their business and personal aspirations were, I was able to product a meaningful marketing strategy that was relevant towards getting more attention to the client's platform. In listening to their needs, I was able to isolate ways within the framework of producing picture, text, and audio that would support that general goal. If you think I should go more in depth into this...
2019-09-0412 minWalking With JordiHow to Overcome a Lack of MotivationWe're all human, I hope! A part of being human is the fact that we're bounded by our thoughts and emotions. They're so powerful so much so that a thought has the power to redirect our entire perspective on a matter. We're all bound to feel a lack of motivation sometimes so the best way to deal with those moments however brief or long they are for you is to let those feelings flow and subside without over judging yourself.
2019-09-0102 minWalking With JordiThe Importance of Storytelling for your BusinessStorytelling has always been apart of our core functioning as humans. We love the story of the underdog, the come up, and success and fame. We have stories codified on the Bible, in historical tales, mythologies that shape our psychi, and tales of our family history. At every corner of our lives, there's a story to uncover. That's why this is so powerful for our businesses. And I believe when the right story is told it can truly impact the number of sales we have as well as the experience we provide for your customers.
2019-08-3110 minWalking With JordiConsistency and love for your journey mattersAs I'm saddling up for the 5th year of this journey, I'm beginning to realize more the necessity of loving your process. That love is what has kept me consistent when there was no money coming in to fend for myself. That love was what kept me going when I'd have people flop on me, criticize my work as shitty, or when I was told that I need to get a "real job". I advocate for believing in yourself. But also please be self aware in understanding how good you are because there's a fine line between being optimistic and...
2019-08-2806 minWalking With JordiThe Popeyes Chicken Sandwich RuleI’m gonna call this the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Sandwich rule to emphasize the power of a share. It has the capability to impact every single one of our lives yet many people are selfish thinking about the amount of likes and comments they’re gonna secure with each post. Please please please I beg you to start giving that same attention to you’re friend’s and loved ones. I’m sure they could use a share from you too.
2019-08-2804 minWalking With JordiMy Moment of ClarityI believe that I'm at a point where I understand who I am, not who I'm trying to be. In acknowledging the things that I am blessed with such as communication skills, empathy, gratitude, and sharp perspective on the hardships of life relative to my own, these things have shaped me into who I am. The struggles that each of us have define us in unique ways. And it's because of this that I believe that you should tell that story. Not some caricature of who you want to be. You, your truth, your flaws, your gifts, your shortcomings, is...
2019-08-2709 minWalking With JordiFocus on Your strengthsFocus on your strengths. We all have insecurities amongst other shortcomings. Please don't dwell on them!
2019-08-2705 minWalking With JordiThe Business of AttentionHey Podcast, this episode is a call to action to go run some ads! It's never been a better time to be alive than now! The opportunity is in such abundance and I fear many of us aren't taking advantage of it. Please please please! Go learn how to advertise on these platforms! It will change the course of your business!
2019-08-2706 minWalking With JordiYou have to Give more to Receive moreIt's in our nature to be quiet selfish and self serving, and that's ok. But there's a point where we all desire more accolades, respect, love but where does this come from? I believe that it comes from giving selflessly. Now, this isn't easy by any means. It takes knowing yourself, being comfortable in your shortcomings, and accepting the fact that we're all on a common journey with our own individual paths. In doing this podcast, I want to make my contribution to creatives, and other listeners alike by giving the insights that I've gained from my journey and the...
2019-08-2306 minWalking With JordiLetting go off Control for Business GrowthAs creatives, out freedom comes in the form of getting to make what we desire. But I believe there comes a time in business where you need more speed. And speed comes in many forms. You can better your skills, you can outsource, and/or hire. Outsourcing has been one of the significant improvements in my business. This has allowed me to increase customer satisfaction while increasing overall gross profit because I'm able to take on more shoots due to me buying back my time.
2019-08-2306 minWalking With JordiMy Current Business AspirationsHey Podcast, in always thrilled to come here and deliver some of my thoughts in a raw, unfiltered way. Among my personal aspirations, is to build a successful customer facing photography business where I'm able to provide high quality services for an affordable price. I don't care about being published or working with celebrities. I care about making the experience of photography a fun and accessible one. And that's why I operate my business like I do. How do you operate your business and what are your ambitions?
2019-08-2204 minWalking With JordiCrawl, Walk, then RunWe need to be patient. Diligence is important when growing and the compliment to this is patient. We will always desire fast results because it's wired in us. But whenever you feel your dreams are far off, remember that a baby has to crawl, then walk before it can run.
2019-08-2201 minWalking With JordiCollaborating is 1-1 then Many MarketingCollaboration is key for any business. I believe that when executed right it can create great relationships, meaningful content and then that person becomes apart of your network because you brought value through the execution of your work.
2019-08-2002 minWalking With JordiThe Answers You're Looking for Are Already Inside YouHey Podcast, it's been a few days since I've recorded an episode but today I'm here to spill some thoughts that I think would be helpful for anyone that's getting heavy into marketing or on the journey of understanding themselves like myself. We have to take deeper looks internally, ask critical questions of ourselves, deploy a little more empathy, and accept the shortcomings of all our lives. I believe that as we bring this conversation of happiness and internal success to the forefront, we'll be able to have more open conversations and extract more judgement out of the system. It'll...
2019-08-1811 minWalking With JordiPerspective MattersHey Podcast, today I'm filled with emotions as I hit a fork in my path. I'm reflecting on how I feel, and that is all. Thanks for sticking by on my journey thus far.
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