Passion With Purpose - Photography Podcast, Creative Business, Six Figure Photographer

Have you compared yourself to what others are doing or tried to fit your business into the mold others have already set? Maybe you are struggling to stand out in a sea of other entrepreneurs who seem to be doing the exact same thing you are. That’s something I’ve struggled with too and I’m here to give you some encouragement that has pulled me out of a rut! Today’s episode is a brainstorm sesh fro...

Did you know that you were actually BUILT for success? That what you think about yourself truly does affect you? You might be like, “Now Nate, hang on a second. Don’t get all wishy-washy on me.” But here’s the deal. What you think about yourself DOES affect your mindset, how you make decisions, and ultimately, defines your success! In today’s episode I’m getting a little nerdy and breaking down th...

Do you sometimes feel like you keep putting off happiness? Do you say things like “When such-and-such happens, then I’ll be set” or “once I get to ‘blank’, then I’ll be happy”? Maybe it has to do with your photography business or creative business. Are you waiting to reach a level of success, or financial milestones, or material gain or a certain lifestyle to be happy? While you may not have...

Have ever wondered, "what if I love photography, but WEDDING photography maybe isn’t for me?" Or maybe you like what you’re doing now, but you just have so much curiosity for other aspects of your photography, or maybe even other avenues to make money with your skills! Then you are going to love this chat with Abbey Jo Harmon of Abbey Jo Photos! She is an absolute powerhouse, and is willing to buc...

Have you struggled with feeling like you don’t measure up? Like you are starting to get irritated by the people you follow on the internet and how perfect, happy, and successful they seem? Have you felt that little bite of jealousy start to rob you of your joy when it comes to the community that you surround yourself with? Then this show is for you! I’ve been there before and I came to a different...

Have you ever wondered what moving your wedding photography business to a new state or city would be like? Maybe you’re in that place right now? Maybe you want to move your photography business eventually to a new location, and don’t know if that is possible? We talk ALL about those things today. Today I have the incredible wedding photographer Micah Cook on the show. Micah dishes so much knowledg...

Have you ever felt the sneaky little lie of IMPOSTER SYNDROME jump inside your head as a photographer or creative business owner? That you aren't enough just as you are? That you don't belong in the positions you hold or the achievements you've made? Well, buckle up friend, because this show is going to hit that feeling right square between the eyes. Let's call this episode your vaccination for im...

Have you ever felt awkward when you meet your clients for the first time? Worried that you might not meet expectations or relate with them well? Today we are discussing all about how to interact with new clients on a photoshoot! From incredibly practical tips like remembering to use their names, smiling often and encouraging them with positivity, to finding what makes YOU unique and pressing into...

Are you doing things backwards? Are you pursuing growing your business but waiting for the results to roll in before you actually take action? This topic received a LOT of conversation when I chatted about it on my Instagram, so today  we are diving in to discuss WHY you should be putting the effort in to build for the future you want to have! We answer questions about college degrees, going...

Have you ever felt stuck when it comes to pricing yourself as a photographer? Do you struggle with your money-mindset? Is finding a balance between following your passion and a sustainable career giving you fits? What about your dreams to build a business you love around the life you love? Today we talk about all of that and MORE with India Earl, one of my favorite photography educators EVER and o...

Procrastination can get the best of anyone. I know because I’ve been there.  You are rushing towards the end of a project but finding yourself stalling. Whether it be doubts, perfectionism, confusion, or just plain exhaustion… procrastinating makes for a stressful business owner. And that’s why I’m giving you my top tips to overcome it and truly THRIVE in your day-to-day business operations!...

Today’s guest is an absolute powerhouse in the photography industry! Cassidy has practically become a household name with her stardom on Instagram, Tiktok and even her own podcast, Oh Shoot! You are NOT going to want to miss this episode where she spills so much tea about personal branding, how to market yourself in the current market, how to build true connections with your clients AND even gives...

Do you find yourself taking your cues from the crowd? Are you doing something simply because everyone else is doing it that way? Maybe you are doing something in your business because it’s the accepted thing to do and as a result, you find yourself settling into a rut of complacency. Today’s podcast episode is all about thinking AHEAD of the game. Start being your own think tank instead of just re...

Have you ever wondered if college or university is for you? Are you a recent high school grad or at any point in your life wondering if college is the right choice? What are the pros and cons? What’s it like being in school? What’s it like after school? There are so many questions when it comes to a higher education and there are more ways to look at it than you might think. If you are wanting to...

Have you felt yourself approaching burnout? Starting to feel stressed, on the struggle bus, and generally just overwhelmed? As creatives, we have to guard ourselves to keep from letting the burnout take us down. This podcast episode is full of some encouragement and tips to keep you at your best, winning over the burnout, and revamping your creative energy! Press play to get refueled! CLICK HERE T...

Have you ever looked at the social media book of reels and Tiktok’s and been overwhelmed? I think we have all felt that way, which is why you need to hear Natasha’s story! This girl blew her business out of the water with her tiktok and reels following and the amount of knowledge that she knows about social media is going to rock your world! She can’t wait to share mindset tips, growth ideas, how...

I’ve got a juicy, controversial topic to chat with you about today. Buckle up because we are tackling the effect of a certain thing we ALL take in on a daily basis…. The news. You heard me right, and no, I’m not messing with you. If you have felt off-kilter, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, and freaking overloaded or drained by the current events in the world, then this podcast may be for you. Pr...

Are you an entrepreneur who struggles with the business side of your creative pursuits?  Do you have no idea how to do the business side of things WELL? I've been there! But I found that the biz portion of your work is more important to your creative pursuits than you might realize. If you want to break out of some of those mindsets that have kept you stuck in your business, then this episode...

So you messed up. You made a mistake. You regressed in an area you thought you had mastered.  NOW WHAT?? In this episode, I walk you through one of the most COMMON errors we make in our minds when we mess up, why you need to STOP making this error, and what you need to start doing instead! You ready? Click PLAY, and let's dive in.  Connect with me online: Instagram: @nathanchanski Tik To...

If you have ever felt like you just do NOT fit in the 9-5 job you are working at, or that it drains you, or that you wish you were out doing your own thing on your own terms and pursuing your own passion... KEVIN'S STORY IS FOR YOU. Kevin and I met over Instagram where he told me a story about him literally getting FIRED into full-time wedding photography. Yup, it was not even a decision to quit t...

MONDAY MINDSET episodes are a little *bonus* episode that I put out every Monday, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, where I talk about something that has been transformational that week for me (and I KNOWWW it’s gonna be transformational for you too!). They will be super informal, no-notes kind of episodes, just me plopping down, chatting with you at the beginning of each week like your biz bff ov...

All things PHOTO EDITING. Let's talk about it on today's episode! If you have ever wondered what approach I take towards editing, what fundamental principles I edit by, what makes me "tick" as an editor, these are some of the big ones for me! Press PLAY and let's dive into it! To get access to my full Photo Editing Course, CLICK HERE.  To buy my "Amber Presets" $30 off until 6.2.22, CLICK HER...

MONDAY MINDSET episodes are a little *bonus* episode that I put out every Monday, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, where I talk about something that has been transformational that week for me (and I KNOWWW it’s gonna be transformational for you too!). They will be super informal, no-notes kind of episodes, just me plopping down, chatting with you at the beginning of each week like your biz bff ov...

Have you ever wondered how your faith integrates into your professional life? Have you ever worried that letting God into your business was just giving up TOO MUCH control, or maybe that God isn’t interested in your professional life? Well… I thought these things too once, until one day that all changed. And I mean, ALL OF IT. In this episode, I walk you through massive paradigm shifts and practic...

MONDAY MINDSET episodes are a little *bonus* episode that I put out every Monday, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, where I talk about something that has been transformational that week for me (and I KNOWWW it’s gonna be transformational for you too!). They will be super informal, no-notes kind of episodes, just me plopping down, chatting with you at the beginning of each week like your biz bff ov...