This episode will teach you step-by-step how I secured my most recent paying customer. If you're confused about how to find paying customers as an artist, the episode is a completely transparent case study that you can learn from.

Pretty pictures are cool. But if they don’t bring value to the people using them, they’re not going to get you paid. They are art for art’s sake. And while that absolutely has its place in the world, it’s not the type of work that will put money in your bank account. This brief episode with help you shift from a "hobbyist" mindset to that of a professional.

This is a heartfelt personal story about how I'm using the success of B. Knox Photography to bring others up. Stories like this one are why I'm building this business, y'all. We don’t get ahead in business by exploiting others. We get ahead in business by searching out what people are great at and then letting them operate in their area of expertise.

Are you looking to stand out from the crowd and excel in your business? In this episode, we dive into the concept of embracing your uniqueness and identifying the qualities that set you apart. Starting with a brainstorming session, we explore how to identify your unique skills and strengths that can help you succeed in your chosen field. Plus, for all our loyal listeners, stay tuned for a special offer! Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and embrace your own unique path to success.

Do NOT go out and subscribe to 40 programs that have a monthly cost. You can build the foundation of your service-based business on free software. Take it from me: I'm cheap and totally allergic to overhead (ask any of my friends. I avoid fixed expenses like the plague. In this episode, I give a bite-size description of 7 softwares (programs like HubSpot, Canva, and Wave) that are free and easy to use.

This episode tells a recent story of how I successfully referred out photography work. It's work that I'm capable of (headshots) and that pays nicely, but it's not work that thrills me. Consequently, I passed the opportunity on to a friend who specializes in headshots and who gobbles up opportunities like this. You, too, can build an arrangement like this, creating a win-win-win scenario. You focus on work you love (and make some money for the referral), your friends get business they want, and the customer gets a top-notch service provider.

Today’s guest on the podcast is Bri Plyler.  Bri has been an entrepreneur for seven years and she currently co-owns a construction company with her husband and is a ADHD Life Coach through her company called Current. In this episode, Bri and I are specifically discussing Tim Ferriss’s influential book from 2007, The 4 Hour Work Week.  I wanted to get Bri on to talk about how this book may help you because she’s smart , well-read, and good at implementing tactics that she learns.  If you want to learn about things like how to restore yourself after a period of intense work, how to delegate your weaknesses and focus on your strengths, and how to build a tribe by telling your personal story then this episode is for you.

This one's a throwback to late 2021! Brooks and I were outside at Kaffeine Coffee Shop and it was bitter cold. But I appreciated the chance to share my story about going full-time with photography. Here's Brooks' original description: Brian Knox started B. Knox Photography in Greenville, South Carolina in early 2020 a few weeks before the coronavirus pandemic hit. We recently sat down with him at Kaffeine Coffee Shop and Roastery in the heart of downtown Simpsonville, SC. Find out about his first camera (an Olympus with a whopping 3.2 megapixels), why he moved to South Dakota after graduating from Clemson University, and how he worked as a plumber's assistant. Discover how he cultivated his CRM through the early months of the pandemic, why he loves CrossFit, and why he quit his job at Habitat for Humanity to start his business. Steve and Debbie Goss opened Kaffeine in 2019. It was one of the first businesses to open in the gorgeous renovation of the historic Burdette Central Building. They serve amazing coffee and some of the most mouth watering pastries around. Brooks Derrick, the owner of the Derrick Law Office, is a personal injury lawyer in Simpsonville, South Carolina. A Lawyer, His Friends, & Food is a show about local business owners, their journeys, and the thing that brings people closer together, FOOD! Check out more of A Lawyer, his Friends, and Food here:  https://facebook.com/lawyerfriendsfood https://instagram.com/lawyerfriendsfood

Today’s guest on the podcast is Racquel Collier. She’s the CEO of Caliber Real Estate where she focuses on the development and management of big commercial projects. Conversations with Rocky are always interesting because she’s a student of topics like branding, books, and music. She knows how to be serious when coordinating massive property deals. And she knows how to cut up when comparing New York rap with West Coast rap. In this episode we talk about Racquel’s venture into entrepreneurship as a DJ, her current life as a commercial developer, and the authors, artists and mentors that have inspired her on her path.

Today’s guest on the podcast is Dr. Rebecca Heiss. She’s a doctor of evolutionary biology and an electrifying keynote speaker. Her mission is to deliver science-backed solutions that help people overcome living on autopilot so that they can consciously craft a better life. This episode may be particularly interesting if, like me, you sometimes feel like you’re on the hamster wheel of needing to produce increasingly more successful months in your business. As opposed to feeling relieved because you’ve performed well on past projects, you only feel heightened anxiety to perform even better in the times ahead. I wanted Rebecca on the podcast because, in addition to having academic credentials, she’s also a straight shooter. She’s insightful AND fun. She wants to help us all be less fearful and more happy!