In todays episode I’m sharing 3 lessons I learned about marketing a brand new business business from starting our school! These tips will apply to anyone in the early stages of business or someone further along who struggles with creating content! Acton Academy Information: https://launch.actonacademy.org/ KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebies WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james BLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blog INSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta FOR PHOTOGR...
Aug 09, 2023•34 min
This episode is perfectly represents all that I hope for this podcast to be: a blend of practical photography education and vulnerable life/business lessons. In this episode I respond to YouTube comments about my favorite lens (Canon RF 28-70 f/2.0) and share a story about crying in the Target parking lot and the perspective I found there. Plus, I share an exciting opportunity I am dreaming up for business owners who are looking to find freedom. I hope you enjoy! Online Business Wait List Want t...
Jul 27, 2023•32 min
There have been a few conversations in our life that I still remember to this day, and have completely changed our business. Yes, these conversations can be challenging but if we're willing to put in the hard work it can be so rewarding. Join me for a conversation on how some of these relationships have come naturally, while others have come from paid mastermind groups! Want to learn more about the KJ Mastermind? Head here! https://katelynjames.com/mastermind KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni....
Jul 13, 2023•43 min
Social media has pros and cons, but it can be so easy to go down the rabbit hole of the scroll. I feel less creative & engaged if I am consuming more content than I am creating. So how do we break the cycle?! Join me in the conversation on social media! KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebies WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james BLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blog INSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS | https://geni.us/kj-education STORE | http...
Jun 29, 2023•37 min
Almost every business uses technology in one way or another.. which means AI can affect every business! And we've heard the grumblings and praise of AI. In our industry you’ll hear anything from “This thing is insane, man!” to “Photography is now a dying art”. But I think there's a different way to look at it and see new possibilities in your mindset and business! KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebies WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james BLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blog ...
Jun 15, 2023•35 min
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Jun 01, 2023•34 min
Talking through my predetermined expectations about mentorship has allowed me to experience freedom by unraveling, unmasking and redefining certain parts of my life that I have never considered before. I have been in the process of redefining what my capabilities and my capacities as a mentor really are and not letting my past definition of mentorship define what my capability is. I hope you’ll join me in thinking through what parts of your life are longing to be redefined to experience more fre...
May 18, 2023•32 min
Five years ago we were walking through the end of the hardest journey we had ever been on. On May 1st, 2019 we said hello and goodbye to our precious second child. Baby James was diagnosed with severe complications from Down Syndrome at his 20 week ultrasound and we were given the privilege of loving a baby we wouldn't get to keep. For three months we celebrated the life we had with him inside of me. We loved him while we had him and that love continues even now, five years later. My hope is tha...
May 03, 2023•37 min
I couldn't be more excited about this episode. Shay is a dear friend, fellow business owner, believer, photographer, wife, mom and visionary. Her story is one of my favorites because her convictions about her time, her balance, and her business constantly call me up to a higher level of intentionality. She's the perfect example of what it looks like to have a friend that breathes life and new inspiration into your life! After reading that, doesn't it make sense why she would be the FIRST GUEST o...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This episode is most definitely a TEASER episode! KJ All Access 2.0 has not yet been released but it's coming and it's well worth the wait!! In this episode, I'm honestly sharing the backstory of my heart behind the changes that our students will be seeing very soon! The reason I'm sharing all of this is because my experience isn't unique. This is a common occurrence for business owners but I think many overlook the signs and red flags that I mention in this episode and that leads them to being ...
Apr 01, 2023•25 min
Wow. Prepare yourself for a very long and dare I say overly passionate episode about not just my latest birth experience but ALL of my birth experiences. I think my passion about this topic stems from not just the passion I have for my children but for the way God used my children and their births to transform me into a new version of myself. If someone was to say "Katelyn, what is your greatest accomplishment in your life?" my answer would be my children. From my pregnancies to their births and...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Recently a CNBC article was written about me and my business. While I am honored and excited that the article was able to share more about the success we've found over the years, the article doesn't paint the full picture of what it takes to scale a business of this size. In this episode I chat through my thoughts on the realities of scaling a business from my perspective and how scaling can look different for everyone. If you haven't read the article yet you can find it here . https://katelynja...
Feb 09, 2023•50 min
Today we're diving into a topic that has been on my mind for years but I haven't felt ready to talk about until now. Having kids was by far the BEST thing that ever happened to my business... but that doesn't mean it hasn't CHANGED my business. Today Katelyn dives into the world of balancing motherhood and growing a business and how they go hand in hand!
Jan 24, 2023•45 min
This week Katelyn shares a look back at everything that happened in 2022! She shares what worked well and more importantly, what didn't work so well! KJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: https://geni.us/join-kj-community KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebies Check out our 4 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses! Lighting Training (FREE) | https://geni.us/kj-class-lighting Editing Training (FREE) | ...
Dec 15, 2022•38 min
Eventually, every small business owner will experience some version of burnout. This happened to me last summer: I was done. Ready to close shop and move onto something else. But after taking some much needed time off I realized that I didn't need to quit. I just needed to do something different. In this episode I'm sharing a few steps I took to avoid burnout and what you can do if you are feeling the same!
Dec 01, 2022•41 min
In this week's episode Katelyn is sharing an update on Acton Academy West End - the micro school we've been pursuing for over 3 years! We officially opened our doors this past fall and WOW have we learned a lot in 2 months. In this episode Katelyn shares how the school has changed her daily life, what she's learned about her own children, Michael's involvement in the school and the hopes and dreams for the future! Acton's goal is to provide an innovative approach to education that celebrates per...
Nov 10, 2022•52 min
We're on the final episode of the Startup Series! There was a time in my business where I said YES to everything, and for a time that helped me grow. But at some point you have to learn to specialize in what you're PASSIONATE about. Join me in this conversation about what it looked like for me to specialize in the parts of my business that gave me life, while saying no to others!
Oct 27, 2022•28 min
Welcome back to the Startup Series! This series of episodes are all focused on walking you through the different stages of starting this business from the ground up! In this episode I reflect back on the early "hustle" stages of my business and break down what it really took to start a business from nothing. Whether you’re a small business owner yourself or are desiring to start a photography business, my hope is that this series will empower you to move forward while also giving you some insigh...
Oct 13, 2022•47 min
After posting podcast episodes inconsistently we are officially back and committed to posting more regularly! You can expect 2 podcast episodes a month going forward. In this episode Katelyn shares a quick life update on what's been going on in life and what to expect from the podcast going forward!
Sep 29, 2022•21 min
I’m excited to introduce the Startup Series! This series of episodes are all focused on walking you through the different stages of starting this business from the ground up! Whether you’re a small business owner yourself or are desiring to start a photography business, my hope is that this series will empower you to move forward while also giving you some insight about what it takes to make it happen at the very beginning. This first episode is focused on what made me actually make the decision...
Mar 09, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In 2019 we began pursuing what we desired for our kids education. As entrepreneurs, we have realized the power of curiosity and the power of being able to pursue our passions. We wanted our children to experience this same kind of freedom every day at school. We discovered Acton Academy and this is the story of our journey to the decision that we were going to start our own in Richmond, Virginia!
Jan 25, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Katelyn talks with Chrissy Duke with Beauty for Ashes, a non-profit organization fighting against human trafficking in Northern Africa. Find out more about Beauty for Ashes here: https://beautyforashesafrica.org/
Oct 11, 2021•48 min
Last week we announced that my sister Emy and I are both pregnant and due three days apart! We got a lot of questions about the announcement so we decided to record a podcast episode answering all your questions! We share everything from how we told each other the news, how we told Mimi, to how we're navigating appointments TOGETHER due to Covid restrictions. And more! Enjoy! Follow Katelyn: Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/katelynjames) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/katelynjames) YouTube...
Jul 10, 2020•24 min
This episode talks about tension between wanting to get out of something that is HARD as fast as possible and staying in it long enough to find purpose and healing. God doesn’t waste hard seasons but we can miss whole chapters of our story by trying to avoid the hard parts and numb ourselves from the pain. I’m sharing how I have experienced the power of staying in the pain instead of running from it. Life change happens when we’re uncomfortable. Many will avoid discomfort their entire lives and ...
May 04, 2020•41 min
My husband Michael, my sister Emy and her husband Joe join me for this special episode to talk about working from home with your spouse! We all work together every single day in the same house, run successful business AND still love each other ! It is possible to be with your family 24/7 and still be productive in business, love each other and grow in your relationships at the same time. Joe's Information: http://www.joemalizia.com Follow Katelyn: Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/katelynjames...
Apr 16, 2020•56 min
Welcome to The Legacy Podcast! In this episode I explain my heart behind starting this podcast and what you can expect from the podcast in the future! Follow Katelyn : Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/katelynjames Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/katelynjames YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/katelynjames Website : http://www.katelynjames.com)
Apr 16, 2020•13 min
