Facebook has been in the news a lot over the past week, so it got us thinking...We know that there are a lot of entrepreneurs and small business owners who rely on social media as their lifeline. We don't think it should be your only source of finding new customers or communicating with your existing customers. So this week, we're talking about SEO, blogs, and email lists. Here are some of the resources discussed in this podcast... To check the loading speed of your website, try this free tool: ...
Oct 06, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week, we'll revisit some of the questions we were sent for our 2-part Q & A episodes from a few weeks ago. We'll also play the "unpopular opinion" game and April will give Ron some "This Or That" questions. Plus, Matt Gates has his weekly update on the Might Sound Wild YouTube, our merchandise shop, and the Photo Club.
Sep 29, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Matt Gates joins us to introduce the Might Sound Wild Photo Club...a free resource for photographers of all skill levels. To sign up, go MightSoundWild.co
Sep 22, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This week, we talk about something old that has become cool again...film photography! Also, Matt updates us on his 4-part Youtube series where he tests different types of film.
Sep 15, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Shore Shooters and Mountain Escape Manager Brittney Rush joins us to talk about how to be productive and improve your business during the slow season. Also, Matt updates us on the latest from the Might Sound Wild YouTube and the Might Sound Wild Shop.
Sep 08, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Last week, we asked our social media followers and our own team to ask us anything about photography or business ownership and we would answer their question on the podcast. To our surprise, we got so many questions that we couldn't fit them all into one episode! So here's part 2 of our Q & A. Also, Matt tells us about a new 4-part video series coming soon to the Might Sound Wild YouTube channel . Don't forget to check out the Might Sound Wild Shop for t-shirts, classic motel keychains, Adob...
Sep 01, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We asked our team and our social media followers to send us their questions on photography and small business ownership. They sent us so many questions, it took two episodes for us to answer all of them! This is part one of our Q & A. Also, Matt Gates updates us on the latest from the Might Sound Wild YouTube and our Might Sound Wild Shop .
Aug 25, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this episode, we talk with wedding and event coordinator Julie Ragsdale. Julie is the new owner of Noble Events . Also, Matt Gates has an update on the Might Sound Wild YouTube channel and the Might Sound Wild Shop .
Aug 18, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We're hoping it doesn't happen again, but we're providing some tips to help your business stay afloat if there's another round of lockdowns. Is your small business prepared for the storms of life? Also, Matt Gates updates us on the latest from the Might Sound Wild YouTube channel and our Might Sound Wild Shop .
Aug 11, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week, Las Vegas photographer and videographer Trisha LaCoste joins us to offer some advice on moving your photography business to a new state. Learn more about Trisha at TrishaLaCoste.com and FranchiseSportsMedia.com Also, Matt Gates updates us on the latest from the Might Sound Wild Shop and the Might Sound Wild YouTube channel ....
Aug 04, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week, we talk about how to protect your gear (including how to avoid lens fog during these humid summer months), protecting your images, and protecting your appointment and customer contact information. Plus, Matt Gates updates us on the latest from the Might Sound Wild Youtube Channel and new merchandise available in the Might Sound Wild Shop .
Jul 28, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Might Sound Wild Creative Director Matt Gates joins us as we "come out of the Jesus closet" and discuss faith, God's perfect timing, and the blessings we have received over the years of being in this business. Matt also updates us on the latest from the Might Sound Wild Youtube channel and new merchandise in the Might Sound Wild Shop .
Jul 21, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Both of us have made some major life changes over the past year and have discovered that finding the right place to live plays a major role in your productivity and work / life balance. We know that packing up and moving is not an option for some people, but if you can, we recommend going for it! Also, Matt Gates updates us on what's happening on the Might Sound Wild Youtube channel . Also, make sure you check out the Might Sound Wild Shop and get your Shore Shooters Shark t-shirts!...
Jul 14, 2021•29 min
This week, meet our new Might Sound Wild Social Media Manager, Brianna LaCoste. Brianna also happens to be April's daughter, so she has grown up in our businesses and knows almost as much about them as the two of us! Also, Matt Gates tells us about a new video on the Might Sound Wild Youtube page about "creating moments" with your client instead of just taking pictures. Check out the Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRbPHd3EfYdpd1UP31zKjbg to see the video.
Jul 07, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Part 2 of Matt's interview with commercial and editorial photographer Matthew Coughlin. Check out Matthew's work at MatthewCoughlin.com. If you're a photographer or videographer in the Pensacola, FL area, you can rent Matthew's new 2,200 square foot studio, Monix Studio .
Jun 16, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Part 1 of a 2-part interview with award-winning commercial and editorial photographer Matthew Coughlin. Matthew's clients include Nike, Oakley, New Balance, Under Armor, The NFL Network, the MLB Network, Starbucks, Powerade, Google, and many more.
Jun 09, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Both of us get asked this question all the time! So we're giving you our advice on how to get started!
Jun 02, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week, we'll share three really simple tips that will help you book more clients for your photography business. Although they're simple and may seem like common sense to some people, we've found that lots of photographers do not practice these.
May 26, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Erica Culver talks about how being a photographer for Mountain Escape has changed her life by allowing her to pursue her dream career.
May 19, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 13
A recap of our Smoky Mountain Photographer Retreat, including a clip from the retreat where Colette Bottiaux talked to our attendees about posing families and couples.
May 12, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Since we had our core team with us at our Smoky Mountain Photographer Retreat, we decided to do a "speed round" where we give each of them 3 to 5 minutes to speak on a topic. Brittney Rush talks about manual camera settings, Colette Bottiaux on relocating a photography business to a new state, Michelle Hatcher and Jaylee Dempsey on editing, and Matt Gates on storytelling through video and photography.
May 05, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
April is busy preparing for our Smoky Mountain Photographer Retreat, so Matt Gates joins Ron to co-host this week's podcast. Ron and Matt talk with Brittney Rush and Walt Loyle, the customer service experts at Shore Shooters and Mountain Escape. We'll talk about cancellation policies, preventing bad reviews BEFORE they happen, and much more. If you're a wedding or portrait photographer, you can't afford to miss this great advice from our customer service team!
Apr 28, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week we talk with Walt Loyle. Walt works in our office, he's a Shore Shooters photographer, and he is also April's husband! On this podcast, Walt has some great advice for beginner photographers and he'll talk about delivering great customer service "in the field". Walt will join us again next week, along with our office manager Brittney Rush to talk more in depth about customer service on the administrative side of the business.
Apr 21, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week, we talk about how looking ahead to the future, adapting to new technology, and asking "why does it have to be so complicated?" helped Shore Shooters grow into the company it is today.
Apr 14, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Building your personal brand and how to become a traveling photographer.
Apr 07, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Matt Gates introduces us to creative power couple Christian and Courtney Hilley. This couple has done it all! They are musicians, photographers, graphic designers, branding experts, coffee roasters, they have owned a magazine and they also have a clothing brand!
Mar 31, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Saidy Troha, owner of Foam Coffee in Gulf Shores, AL talks about using Instagram to make her coffee shop a tourist destination.
Mar 24, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
April and Ron talk with Colette Bottiaux. Colette will be the photography educator at our upcoming Smoky Mountain Photographer Retreat in Townsend, TN April 29th - May 2. Follow Colette on Instagram @colettebottiaux
Mar 16, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week, the tables are turned as Matt Gates puts Ron and April in the hot seat! Find out how Shore Shooters created a "brand" of beach photography and some of the mistakes we made along the way.
Mar 10, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week, we are joined by Shore Shooters and Mountain Escape's Creative Director Matt Gates. Matt discusses his journey from design to photography to videography to coordinating a team of creatives and producing videos for a multi-campus church to joining our team.
Mar 03, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
