Getting your first lead can be tricky and there are so many ways to do it. This episode I have an open discussion with wedding photographer superstar Joy Zamora around how we both got our first leads. Lots of ideas for you if you either need to get your first lead, change your niche, or need to book more work. To say hi To Joy Zamora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkmaito To join The Process course waitlist: https://theprocess.es/ ------- All Jai Long's Details: Join the Six-Figure Bu...
Mar 20, 2022•58 min
This episode was recorded for The Creative Myth Podcast with Sirjana and Ben. They interviewed me on their show and it has so much value around schooling, creativity, being an entrepreneur and so much more. I also share a few stories about why I love business, why I love education, and everything in between. To subscribe to The Creative Myth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-myth/id1561307327 To find The Creative Myth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativem...
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 18 min
5 tips from Lei Lei on how she has been setting boundaries so she can be the best parent she can be, at the same time giving her business the attention it deserves. Lots of takeaway tips in the episode and I know you will walk away with something. To find out more from Lei Lei: https://www.leileiclavey.com/ Lei Lei's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyphotography/ ------- All Jai Long's Details: Join the Six-Figure Business Map: https://jailong.co/business-map-waitlist Next enrollm...
Mar 06, 2022•40 min
Have you ever felt scared you might get a negative review? Ever felt like your clients won't be happy with your services or work? You might be underdelivering and not even knowing it. So let's have a discussion about delivering on your promises and make sure we always get those big positive reviews. This episode is an important one to listen to. It has many takeaway tips and you may have to listen twice. Sponsors: https://www.studioninja.co/ Use this promo code: FREETHEBIRD and get 50% off your ...
Feb 27, 2022•35 min
This is an important conversation to have, especially for us creative entrepreneurs and wedding photographers. We have an open discussion about how it felt for Hank Paul to be queer in the wedding industry and how he navigated that. He also drops the 3 biggest assumptions wedding vendors make at LGBTQ+ weddings. Hank Paul's course: Queer Wedding Ally Training: https://www.hankpaul.co/queer-wedding-ally-training-waitlist Say hi to Hank Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrypaulphotogr...
Feb 13, 2022•46 min
Lindsay and Evelyn have an incredible podcast called Heart and Hustle for creative entrepreneurs. They know a thing or two about building a community, navigating social media, and growing a following. Today's podcast episode has 5 big tips to help you take your Reels and Instagram presence to another level. These are actionable tips so please, make sure you have your pen and paper ready! To find Evie & Lindsay: https://www.instagram.com/evierupp/ https://www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman/ ht...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Sometimes do you ever feel too advanced for education? How do you know if a coach or a course will actually help? Especially if you are already making well over $100k per year. In this episode, Berkley shares her story as a wedding photographer, her mindset with investing in herself, and the block she had when it came to hiring a coach. Berkley is a wedding photographer from Florida, US. https://www.instagram.com/berkleymcgaugheyphotography/ ------- All Jai Long's Details: Join the Six-Figure Bu...
Jan 30, 2022•51 min
Why can't business be fun? Why does your business have to be professional and 'businessy'? In this episode, Larisa shares how she built a six-figure business and how ti blew up once she made it fun and enjoyable. Larisa's mindset changed from "I am not good enough" to "I am going to be good at it". Such a big mindset shift and she shares so much about how to be confident as a business owner. There are lots of practical takeaways and you will be left to be inspired to create your own biz that you...
Jan 27, 2022•42 min
Cheyenne hit six figures in her wedding photography business in 2021 whilst inside the Six-figure Business Map. She did a Facebook group post to announce the big milestone she hit and I don't find anything more inspiring than seeing someone shamelessly going after their unrealistic goals and hitting them! In this episode, Cheyenne shares her story, give tips on what changed the game for her and how she hit six figures so fast. She drops some great mindset bombs and awesome tips for you to be ins...
Jan 25, 2022•42 min
You might remember Steph Phasey from Episode 60 where she talked about booking $60k within 3-months. Now she is back with new goals, a new plan to take her biz even further. She has one more change... her partner Elliot is now full-time in the business and with the two of them working on the same goals, they are unstoppable. This episode will help you think about your brand and online presence differently. Steph and Elliot share what has helped them hit $100,000 and beyond. I am also running a 3...
Jan 23, 2022•51 min
In this episode, I talk about 5 mindset shifts you need to work on to help you get to your best self. With mindset, it's always changing and growing and it's important to listen to different perspectives. I want to be the best version of myself in 2022 and I want that for you as well. Let's go! I am also running a 3-day online workshop called 'Marketing With Purpose'. Get your $9 ticket here: https://jailong.co/marketing In this workshop we will cover marketing trends in 2022, creating an organi...
Jan 16, 2022•35 min
In Business, we often launch many services, products, websites, brands and so much more. I have used 'launches' as a part of my marketing for the past 15 years and it is one of the best ways to get your new thing out to the world and create hype. In this episode, I talk about the 4 stages of a launch, along with practical tips for each stage. Whether you are launching your new website, your new brand, a new service, or just want to refresh one of your legacy services, this episode will help you ...
Jan 10, 2022•31 min
Wedding Photography is one of the hardest industries when it comes to marketing, as you don't have repeat customers and a small window to target your perfect audience. I think because I have had a wedding photography business for so long now, it has helped me think outside the box to create new marketing strategies that help me book $500k plus per year with just shooting weddings. In this episode, I want to share with you the importance of marketing and how you can think about it differently to ...
Jan 02, 2022•25 min
It's hard to compete with me because I want you to win! In 2022, you will win. Here are the 10 reasons why I know you will win. Focus on what's in your control, what you can change, and put less energy into the things that don't bring you any happiness. ---- I am running a 3-day online workshop called 'Marketing With Purpose'. Get your $9 ticket here: https://jailong.co/marketing In this workshop we will cover marketing trends in 2022, creating an organic marketing strategy and scaling with paid...
Dec 26, 2021•28 min
In this episode, I talk about your money. More specifically what you do with your money! Have you ever thought about investing money into property, the share market, or crypto? It doesn't matter how much money you make, it matters what you do with your money. This episode was recorded on my morning walk as I was reflecting on the properties I have bought and the investments I have made over the last 10 years. ---- I am also running a 3-day online workshop called 'Marketing With Purpose'. Get you...
Dec 19, 2021•35 min
This month I am talking about goal setting. This episode gives you some tools to use when you are creating your unrealistic goals. We often add goals and things to our new year. I want you to shift your mindset to how you can take things off your plate to allow for more room to create. When you have fewer things to do, you will make more impact, more income and better serve your clients. ----- All Jai Long's Details: Join the Six-Figure Business Map: https://jailong.co/business-map-waitlist Next...
Dec 12, 2021•28 min
This is the most special podcast episode for me. It's not often I get to visit my mum as I live so far away. This week I went home to visit my family and my mum tells all the wild stories. So I asked her if I could put the microphone on the table and share some of these stories with you. This episode also includes my younger brother, Mark Long. This episode is not for young children or if you are sensitive to harder stories that may not be all the positive. My mum wanted to make sure I announced...
Dec 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Christian Miran joined the Six-Figure Business Map a little over a year ago and he has been hitting big goals. Today I chat with Christian about quitting his corporate job and going full-time as a wedding photographer and how that looks for him. It's so good to hear why and how someone else has made their own break and took a chance on themselves. I know I have so many listeners from all over the world right now wanting to take the leap into full-time, working for themselves. If you want to see ...
Dec 01, 2021•57 min
In this podcast episode, I get interviewed by Kami Olavarria and Gabe Conover for their podcast ' Don't Take This Personally ' podcast show. I share some stories that I have never shared before from my origin story and these are both entertaining and inspirational. Follow Kami! https://www.instagram.com/kamiolavarria/ Follow Gabe! https://www.instagram.com/gabrielconover.photo/ ------ All Jai Long's Details: Join the Six-Figure Business Map: https://jailong.co/business-map-waitlist Next enrollme...
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Jai Long's 11 Sales Commandments from the Six-Figure Business Map are here for you to help you blow up your business and shift your mindset. This episode is repurposed from the Take It From Us podcast with Dawn Charles & Emily Magers. Find Dawn & Emily's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-it-from-us/id1588312443 Say Hi to Dawn: https://www.instagram.com/dawn.charles/ Say Hi to Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emily.magers/ ------ All Jai Long's Details: The wedding ...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 50 min
By popular demand, so many have reached out to me to do a podcast episode about the Six-Figure Business Map and what it's all about. Today I open the curtains and share how and why I started it, what goes behind it and what's in it. This episode was recorded on my morning walk so I hope the audio quality is good enough to listen to. I just get so excited!! The Business Map is limited to 300 signups this week and you can find all the info in the links below. ------ All Jai Long's Details: The wed...
Nov 21, 2021•29 min
Today Jai Long talks about mindset and the things holding us back. Overcoming fear, the naysayers, and our own voices in our heads to become our biggest cheerleader. This episode is practical, motivational and I think you will get a lot from it. ------ All Jai Long's Details: The wedding photography summit is on the 22-23 November 2021 Sign up to the summit: https://weddingphotographysummit.com/ Enter the WPS Awards: https://wpsawards.com/ Join the Six-Figure Business Map: https://jailong.co/bus...
Nov 17, 2021•39 min
In this episode, Carolina interviews Jai Long around marketing and how we can stand out in a crowded marketplace. This is full of practical tips and will help you think differently when it comes to your own marketing strategy. To find Carolina Guzik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetogrepublic/ To find Carolina Guzik's podcast: ------ All Jai Long's Details: The wedding photography summit is on the 22-23 November 2021 Sign up to the summit: https://weddingphotographysummit.com/ Enter t...
Nov 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Asha Bailey will be teaching a full class on 'Client Experience' at the Wedding Photography Summit this month and this episode is jam-packed with bombs... so you know her class at the summit will be FIRE! Asha has a great way of looking at a client's experience very holistically and how we can increase the experience through many small things that most people overlook. Lots of actionable tips in this episode as Asha & Jai brainstorm and talk deep on the topic. To say hi to Asha on Instagram:...
Nov 10, 2021•51 min
Today we talk about what business would be like if you had a giving mentality instead of a taking mentality. This episode is with Luke Cleland interviewing Jai Long on the Obsessive Creative Podcast and repurposed right here for you! You can find the Obsessive Podcast here: https://www.lukecleland.ca/obsessive-creative You can see more about Luke Cleland here: www.clelandphotographs.com , or follow him on Instagram at Cleland Photographs or Luke Cleland ------ All Jai Long's Details: The wedding...
Nov 07, 2021•45 min
Today's episode is repurposed from the 'Real-Life Business' podcast with Claire Markwick. Claire interviews Jai Long around running a business as a 7-figure entrepreneur and what that looks like. Loads of practical tips and takeaways and mindset shifts in this episode! To find Claire's Podcast: https://real-life-business.simplecast.com/ Claire Markwick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_life_business_community/ ------ All Jai Long's Details: The wedding photography summit is on the 22-23 ...
Nov 04, 2021•52 min
In today's episode, I talk to a student of mine from inside the Six-Figure Business Map coaching program, Konrad Brewski from the Gold Coast, Australia. I have worked with Konrad both inside the Business Map and 1:1 coaching and he has had such a huge mindset shift and he really has taken his business to another level. Konrad shares just how he got his first jobs, how his mindset has changed and how he implemented so much into his business. To say hi to Konrad on Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Oct 31, 2021•37 min
In this episode, Molly shares with us common mistakes we make as entrepreneurs. We can easily avoid many of them and some mistakes we don't even know we are making. Molly Grunewald is a wedding photographer and educator and she has taken the time to drop some knowledge with us today! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollgrune/ Molly's Workshops: https://msha.ke/voyageworkshops/ ------ All Jai Long's Details: The wedding photography summit is on the 22-23 November 2021 Sign up to the summit: ...
Oct 27, 2021•44 min
Mango Street Lab is a very well-known YouTube Channel & Instagram account run by creators and Photographers; Rachel Gulotta and Daniel Inskeep. Today we dive into how they actually made their break. As they are a husband & wife team, I also ask them how the dynamic is working as a couple on such big goals and wild projects. Loads of good info in this episode, it's inspiring and motivational and it will help you with your mindset and limiting beliefs around a bunch of topics. Mango Street...
Oct 24, 2021•59 min
We learn valuable life lessons that translate into how we run our lives and business. You should never disregard places where you think you won't learn. Or from people we think can't give value. There are lessons everywhere and we you become obsessed with learning, you can draw superpowers from every experience you have been through. The good and the bad. In this conversation between myself and Siraj, I get asked questions about my childhood, my dad and my upbringing. I share some wild stories a...
Oct 20, 2021•50 min
