Project Freelance

Let’s talk about the law of attraction. You see, when you figure out the secrets to success you will be unstoppable. Our problem, as humans, is that we get so in our heads about the possibility of rejection that we talk ourselves out of taking risks. Instead of convincing yourself not to step outside of your comfort zone, embrace the discomfort, love it, and conquer it, because once you do become...

This week I am excited to bring you Nick Lament, creator of the fantastic, overly caffeinated merchandise company, Music Over Matter. Nick created Music Over Matter, because of his love for music and storytelling. It has since turned into a movement. The name of the brand comes from a line of lyrics in a song Nick had written, “Music Over Matter.” He established the clothing line in 2011 and has o...

If you're in a band and you hate the whole "pay-to-play" thing, check this episode out! My guest is Sean Healy, a booker-promoter out of LA. He moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career, struggled, fell into band booking, and the rest is history. Get socialistic with Sean: Sean Healy Presents https://www.webookbands.com/ For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read on to support...

If you want to know how to get started shooting music videos for both independent and SIGNED bands, this is the podcast for you. Jon Vulpine is an award-winning director and editor with over 10 years of experience creating content all over the world. He has sharpened his skills in the music video industry over the last 7 years with a passion for striking visual content, coffee and loud cars.  Jon...

Ashly is a self taught photographer who had a strong creative support system behind her. She had some amazing photographers to look up to and some talented creators in her friend circle. She went to the Art Institute, but didn't gain much out of taking their online course. She recommends that you look into studying on a campus rather than trying to learn online at home.  For classes/booking: http:...

In this episode we talk about some of the important health aspects of being a freelancer. We often forget to take care of ourselves, because we are always so hyperfocused on our work. Time management is something I have personally struggled with,  For my photographer readers/listeners, it's important for you to build relationships in this industry. You must absolutely be respectful to everyone at...

My guest on this week's episode of your favourite freelancing advice podcast, Project Freelance, is Christina Rotondo, a musician, vocalist, and content creator based in Nottinghamshire in the UK. I sit down with Christina to chat about the current state of the Youtube platform, how it's affecting new and long time content creators, and what it takes to become successful online in an overly satura...

Yanni is tasked with protecting not only Andy, but also looks after his wife Juliet, Andy's parents and grandparents, and doesn't suffer fools. Andy has had quite the career, full of shows and booze and a few fights here and there. Yanni has not only been a huge part of Andy and his family's lives, but he's also an important and integral part of the crew. This documentary is the first of several p...

When everything is urgent and needs to be answered now, you are forced to organize yourself, or fail. Choosing between getting the right saltine crackers for the green room and figuring out how much gear you can pack into the trailer are both urgent to different parties, but as a tour manager, you've got to decide what's more important. Welcome to episode 23 of the Project Freelance podcast! I apo...

Want to become a professional photographer or filmmaker in the music industry, but you don't know how this industry works? Well, this week I'd like to help you with that. My guest this week is the incredibly talented Casey Steinmiller, a 23 year old photographer, videographer, and content creator who specializes in the music industry. At the age of 21, in a local Pittsburg Kansas bar, he discovere...

In this episode of Project Freelance, I "sit down" (skype) with Josh Balz, a 28 year old entrepreneur. He is the creator and owner of the two Strange & Unusual Oddities Parlors in Pensylvania; one in Philadelphia and the other in Kingston.  He is mostly known for his time in the band, Motionless in White, as a keyboardist. And while Josh has no professional training in classical piano, he picked i...

This app will give creators the opportunity to actually reach their audience, without being drowned by ads or getting fucked from analytics. This means not only will your followers and friends be sent your post WHEN you post it, but you can also sell things through the app, without your users having to first click through an advertisement, or go to your "link in bio." Let's face it, we are all sic...

"I now work with amazing clients and am forever grateful for who is in my life today and the opportunities that have made themselves available. It all started in 2003 for me, here we are 15 years later. I just want to help people." My guest this week is Jordan Grossman, Jordan and I discuss the idea that failure can be a good, or even life changing thing. No matter what peril you face, you have to...

He had to sneak out from under his police officer mother's nose to go on tour. Inspired by acts on MTV, VH1, and more, he joined band in school, and then went on to join every band under the sun. All he wanted to do was play videogames, make music, and go to shows. In this episode we talk about the importance of supporting local bands to keep the scene alive, touring with bands as a hired gun, dea...

Crazy fans attacking artists, coping with the mental strain of being away from home for months at a time, struggling to make a living, the the love for travel, music, and unforgettable memories that sitting behind a desk doesn't offer; these are some of the aspects of living the...#tourlife. In episode 17 of Project Freelance, Yanni and I discuss what it's like to be not only on tour with a band,...

The worst thing that someone can ever tell you is "no." With that being said, fuck that. No stands for "New Opportunity! In the touring world, it's important to realise that you are more valuable to a band if you have more than one skill to offer. Lindsey explains why this is so important and how she often takes on many more roles than what she is asked to do. Her experience on the road added an a...

From shooting his first show, which happened to be Vans Warped Tour, to shooting under Buzznet, by posting content onto Flikr, this once aspiring music photographer now tours full-time as a professional content creator.  In this episode, content creator Bryce Hall and I get down to the nitty gritty parts of the music photography industry and touring life. From people walking onto our tour busses t...

EPISODE 1 OF SEASON 2 IS HERE! AND! SURPRISE! EVERY EPISODE OF THIS SEASON HAS A SPECIAL GUEST! Up first, Matty Mullins from Memphis May Fire, and owner of On Pointe Pomade. In this episode he and I cover everything from holding down a real job while trying to pursue a successful touring career, to dealing with financial struggles, relationship compromises, and more! Matty not only gives you an in...

If you're new to photography, videography, and/or other creative freelancing work, you might be wondering what kind of gear you should buy. In this podcast I talk about the perks of buying used gear over new gear, and vice versa, where you can get cheap camera gear both at a brick and mortar camera store or online. I also share some of the top camera rental sites with you. Just because you're not...

If you're just starting out as a photographer I highly recommend that you look into joining some free online photography contests. Not only can you win prizes like exposure, free gear, and discounts/free memberships to Adobe products, but you can also win monetary prizes. This isn't a sponsored podcast, but Viewbug...hit me up though... For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read o...

In this weeks episode I wanted to give you guys some advice on when it's okay to break the fundamental rules of your craft and share some of the fundamentals of photography and videography with you so that you can figure out the ways you can break them. For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read on to support the podcast! Get Socialistic with me: PUBLIC FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://ww...

What would you like me to talk about next week? Tweet me @KEnagonio or hit me up on Instagram @KEnagoniophotography and use #ProjectFreelance if you dig the podcast. Podcast Mentions: Seph Lawless: @sephlawless Freelance To Founder The Side Hustle Show For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read on to support the podcast! Get Socialistic with me: PUBLIC FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://www...

If you feel like your creative work is never good enough, keep listening. On this week's episode of Project Freelance, I share my insights on why we have this perfectionist mindset and how to push through it so you can focus on improving instead of stressing about every little detail. What would you like me to talk about next week? Podcast Mentions: Daniel Kordan: @Danielkordan Frans Lanting: @fra...

So, you want to go on tour and work for your favorite band? If you answered "yes," then this is the podcast for you! In this week's episode I will give you my perspective of being a photographer on the road. I want to help you guys as much as I can. I will have a future episode or blog post (http://kenagoniophotography.com/blog) that will be more in depth as I get more requests about touring! What...

So you want to showcase your photography but don't know the first thing about website building, right? Well, if you're any type of freelancer, this podcast is for you!!! In this episode I go over my top tips for building a website and the importance of certain pages and elements! What would you like me to talk about next week? Instagram.com/kenagonio #ProjectFreelance Podcast Mentions: Squarespace...