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Summer SchoolThe Art of Albums & Elevating The Client Experience with Shaun Austin GordonJoin me as I welcome Shaun Austin, owner of Kiss Books and all around - inspirational visionary. With experience from shooting over 500 weddings, launching a successful photography business, and authoring 'The Stack' Shaun shares a wealth of knowledge on todays episode! Get valuable advice on how to add photo albums to your photography packages and enrich your clients experience. Shaun offers unique insights into overcoming sales fear and understanding the significant role of print services in today's digital age. He also discusses his upcoming speaking engagements at various events and his passion for forward thinking and education for...2024-01-301h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 245 - Kier Kemp (Fearless Vampire Killers)Unbreakable Hearts. Cult leader, goth entrepreneur and condiment addict, Kier Kemp, is our guest on Episode 245 on Sappenin' Podcast. The Fearless Vampire Killers vocalist, honestly peels back the curtain on the bands unexpected return, turning obsessions into opportunities and cooking with Gordon Ramsey. In this conversation, Kier opens up on how FVK reunited after a publicly messy breakup, dark metal heath struggles vs mending relationships, celebrating their fans, heading back into the studio, their unannounced reunion show, unbelievable tour memories, time away from music, releasing his first book: Obsess to Progress, being diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, co-fouding a...2023-08-0458 min
Priority PursuitHow Working with a VA Can Drastically Change Your Business with Emma SkeesAs a business owner, it can be overwhelming to juggle everything on your own. From administrative tasks to marketing efforts, there's always something that needs to be done. This is where a Virtual Assistant (VA) can make a significant difference.I'm excited to have Emma Skees here with me today, my amazing VA who's been an absolute game-changer for my business. We'll explore the benefits of working with a VA, hiring tips, and whether to go for a general or niche-focused VA. Plus, we'll cover virtual assistant rates and tasks they can take off your plate. 2023-04-2552 min
ArtrepreneursWhat is your favorite tax write off?Send us a textEP 105: If you ever want a fun question to ask other business owners, try asking them what their favorite tax write-off is. In this episode, I got to ask that question to a number of successful creatives at the Noobie Photographer's conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Rachel Crowe - @okcroweFeuza Reis - @fusecreativeincNathan Holritz - @nathanholritzLaJoy Lewis - @lajoyphotographyllcBritney Smith - @theglamlabphotographyAshley Freehan - @thepurposegatheringShaun Austin Gordon - @shaunaustinTomas Flint - @tomasflintThe Bokeh Podcastbo...2023-02-0309 minArtrepreneursWhat is the hardest lesson you've ever learned?Send us a textEP 104: Have you ever asked a business owner "what is the best lesson you've ever learned?" It's a great question, and today I'm at the Noobie Photographer's conference asking entrepreneurs a slight variation of that question, by asking them what the hardest lessons were in their careers. Rachel Crowe - @okcroweFeuza Reis - @fusecreativeincNathan Holritz - @nathanholritzLaJoy Lewis - @lajoyphotographyllcBritney Smith - @theglamlabphotographyAshley Freehan - @thepurposegatheringShaun Austin Gordon - @shaunaustinTomas Flint - @tomasflintThe Bokeh Pod...2023-01-2713 minArtrepreneursWhat is the best investment you've ever made?Send us a textEP 103: I am here at the Noobie Photographer's Conference in Chattanooga, Tennesee, picking the brains of professional photographers and business owners on what the best investment has been for them in their careers. Oftentimes, I find amateur photographers cite a new piece of camera equipment as their best investment, which is not to say that is wrong or misguided, but it does highlight a perspective shift from many people starting out to those who have reached a certain level they set out to. In this episode, I pulled 8 successful entrepreneurs aside to ask the...2023-01-2011 minArtrepreneursWhat is the biggest waste of time, that startup creatives tend to over focus on?Send us a textEP 102: We're out on location! I am wrapping up here at the Noobie Photographer's conference here in Chattanooga Tennesee, talking to successful business owners and creatives about art, life, and business. In the quiet moments, I decided to pull every speaker aside for a quick poll, asking them where in business they think startup creatives tend to waste the most time on. What is amazing is each entrepreneur has his/her own take on what efforts rank highest as a diminishing return, and hopefully these responses prompt all of us to ask ourselves, "what...2023-01-1311 min
The Noobie Photographer Podcast#31: How to Get the Next Thing Done - Shaun Austin GordonIt’s easy to consume content - books, podcasts, webinars and workshops, YouTube videos… But the question is: what are you DOING with that information? Photographer and KISS CEO, Shaun Austin Gordon joins us to chat about how to actually apply what we learn so that we can get things done in business and life!
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Priority PursuitHow to Increase Sales Through Upselling (AKA How to Sell a Wedding Album to Every Single Client)47. Whether you're a wedding photographer or another kind of creative entrepreneur, there are likely countless ways you can better serve your customers AND increase profits through upselling. And, in this episode of Priority Pursuit, KISS Books Founder and CEO Shaun Austin Gordon breaks down the sales strategy he teaches photographers to help them sell a wedding album to every single client (AKA a strategy for better serving customers and increasing profits through upselling). If you’ve listened to previous episodes of Priority Pursuit, you’ve heard about KISS Books—an heirloom album company for photographers based i...2022-03-021h 07
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Get a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachCreating margin in your life with albums - Shaun Austin Kiss BooksHappy Woo Wednesdays! Shaun Austin is the man and I've been using his album company KISS books for 12 years. They are gorg with the best colors and he makes the process so simple. We chat about how albums can create margin and space in your business because you can make more with less clients. Shaun is so passionate about helping wedding photographers have a happy and healthy business. He teaches you how to create an amazing experience for your clients and have every clients have a wedding album to take them back to their very special day. Bio: Hey Be...2022-01-1945 min
Imperfectly Polished PodcastShaun Austin Gordon - Healing from Childhood Trauma and His Journey of Self-DiscoveryShaun Austin Gordon is the founder of Kiss Books, a photography album business for photographers based in the Midwest. He started out as a photographer himself and at one stage he was photographing more than 60 weddings a year, all while raising a family. He has had to work a lot on himself to get to where he is now, including attending counseling with his wife of 20 years, and is happy to share his advice and perspective with others. When he’s not working, he loves to play tennis and travel. On today’s show, I was so happy...2021-12-091h 07Imperfectly Polished PodcastShaun Austin Gordon – Healing from Childhood Trauma and His Journey of Self-discoveryShaun Austin Gordon is the founder of Kiss Books, a photography album business for photographers based in the Midwest. He started out as a photographer himself and at one stage he was photographing more than 60 weddings a year, all while raising a family. He has had to work a lot on himself to get to where he is now, including attending counselling with his wife of 20 years, and is happy to share his advice and perspective with others. When he’s not working, he loves to play tennis and travel. On today’s show, I was so happ...2021-12-091h 07
Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast070. Becoming the Next Generation with Shaun Austin GordonShaun Austin Gordon joins us to talk about how we can become the next generation and how to be intentional about what we do in our days.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/70instagram.com/shaunaustinJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto2021-07-051h 16Imperfectly Polished PodcastBecoming WHO You Want to be Over WHAT YOU Need to Do with Shaun Austin GordonYour childhood has a lot to do with who you become as an adult. You can learn from your experiences and become the parent or businessperson that you have always wanted to be or you can continue the cycle of pain and not moving forward. Join Shaun and I as we discuss our life choices, childhood traumas, and how we learned to overcome and forgive ourselves for the decisions that we made, as well as the decisions that were made for us as children. We will also talk about marriage and how important it is to...2021-01-281h 07
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#451: How to Become the Next Version of You - Shaun AustinAre you ready to make 2021 a year of growth by becoming the next version of you?In episode 451 of the Bokeh Podcast, Shaun Austin joins us for his sixth interview on the show to discuss the how he finds motivation to consistently try being a better version of himself. Listen in as he shares 3 principles to implement for growth, along with the impact that your relationships have on this process.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Man...2021-01-051h 13
The Goat RodeoTGR Episode 011 - Shaun Austin GordonShaun is one of those incredibly kind souls that you also instantly know is a total baller. He is the creator of KISS books and has been working tirelessly in the photo world for quite awhile to educate and produce products that help us tell the stories of our legacy. He's a full-time entrepreneur and part-time lover of good bourbon.In this episode Shaun digs into how being CURIOUS has helped him heal, grow and prosper in life!Join in on this introspective and enlightening convo and, as always, share with a friend who you...2020-06-2754 min
Dare to Develop002: DARING to Develop Yourself & Your Legacy Through Albums with Shaun Austin Gordon of KISS BooksThe road to success for any entrepreneur is hardly ever a straight line and few people know that better than our guest today, Shaun Austin Gordon of KISS Books. You’ll hear Shaun talk about the different business ventures he took on while searching for his “I’m meant to do this moment”.
We were so inspired by Shaun’s take on developing community and how that was vital to his success with KISS books. We also talked about productivity, overcoming fear, and showing up for ourselves and others.
Shauns offer to d2d listeners : $100 off of our...2020-04-1653 min
The Photo Report050 State of the Freelancer Economy with Evolve PanelThis is a special episode from a live Q&A held with branding experts, wedding industry veterans and educators from the Evolve Workshops community. We hear conversations and techniques that are working for them, and be a part of supporting this amazing Evolve Family.
Some of the leaders that joined us were: James and Jess Wittmayer, Braedon Flynn, Rodney Brown, Shaun Austin Gordon, Eric Kelley, Monique Serra, Vanessa Kynes, Devin Robinson, Ross Tanner, Anni Graham, Jennifer Ryals & Jamie Findlay! The first of MUCH more to come. Hope you like this one and stay encouraged.
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Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#360: The Bokeh Podcast Morning Show – March 30, 2020Do you love hearing from other photographers on the the latest topics in our industry? Introducing The Bokeh Morning Show!In this special series, our host, Nathan, will be jumping on Facebook Live and opening up the phone line to allow guests to call-in for a few minutes of conversation around a specific topic! Guests will contribute their favorite tip to better serve your business!In this episode, Nathan discusses ways to proactively serve your clients during a slow season where COVID-19 is impacting your ability to engage face to face. Listen in as Shaun...2020-03-3045 min
Radio One ChicagoSubstance - July 28th, 2016SUBSTANCE hit the ground running releasing their first mix tape “Raw Substance” Hosted by Dj Shaun T. During this time they developed buzz worthy notoriety through performances throughout the Midwest. They also received the award of best local hip hop group at the “Midwest Rappers Ball” at the Regal Theater. They established a respectable following and then released the now critically acclaimed mixtape “Substance Muzik”. They also released their “Substance Abuse” mixtape, which is the final installment of their “Substance Series” mixtapes. During this time Substance continued to perform locally and regionally at venues such as “The Mayne Stage” (1st and only Hip Hop group t...2016-08-1920 min