The Socality Show

Socality

The Socality Show brings together a unique mix of creators, community members, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, social media personalities, authors and more for conversations designed to help creative people from all walks of life build their dreams, grow and develop in their craft, and live meaningful lives. The Socality Show is a production of Socality, a creative community organization committed to seeing creators from all walks of life discover community, opportunity, and purpose.

  1. 2025-04-11

    0037 - The Pricing Puzzle with Joey & Christy Speers

    Episode 0037 - In this episode: Creativ Rise founders Joey and Christy Speers chat with hosts Chloë Chapdelaine and Jonathan Zoeteman about a wide range of themes including: -Current Trends in Creative Industries -Understanding Pricing Theory -Value-Based Pricing Explained -Strategies for Wedding Pricing -Commercial Pricing Strategies -Communicating Value to Clients -Establishing Pricing Frameworks -Navigating Social Media Changes -Maximizing Content Value -Building Long-Term Client Relationships -The Importance of Pricing Transparency Joey Speers launched his content agency in 2014, working with brands like YETI, Ford, and Uber. Today, he helps build brands through photo, video, strategy, and design. Christy Speers began her photography career in 2016, shooting destination weddings around the world. Now a full-time commercial and couples photographer, her clients include LaCroix, BHLDN, Narrative, and Rish Bridal. She also co-founded Liquid Causes, a non-profit bringing clean water to communities in Nicaragua. Together, they launched Creativ Rise in 2019 — an education platform and weekly podcast helping creatives grow 6-figure businesses. To date, Creativ Rise has helped creatives generate over $18M by mastering the business side of their craft. Get Access To The Creativ Rise Pricing Calculator - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.creativrise.com/pricingcalculator⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@creativrise Watch / Subscribe To The Creativ Rise Podcast - https://www.creativrise.com/podcast Creativ Rise - https://www.creativrise.com Speers Collective (brand & content-agency) - https://www.speerscollective.com Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and share this episode with a friend or on social media.

    1h 4m
  2. 0034 - AI, Starting Narrative, Sales Strategy, & the Future of Creativity with James Broadbent

    2024-08-22

    0034 - AI, Starting Narrative, Sales Strategy, & the Future of Creativity with James Broadbent

    Note: This episode was originally recorded on June 6th, 2023. We wanted to publish some of our previously unreleased episodes in advance of new content coming your way in 2024. Episode 0034  - In this episode: Photographer and Narrative founder James Broadbent joins the podcast to talk with Scott Bakken about a wide range of themes including:- James’s Journey into Photography- The Birth of Narrative and the Problem it Solves- Expanding the Product Line and the Power of Publish- Introducing Select: AI Image Selection- How Narrative Works and Ensures Privacy- Marketing Strategies and Challenges- Building a Team and Overcoming Challenges- The Impact of AI in the Creative World- Embracing AI as a Tool for Creativity- The Future of AI and Integration with Humans- *Selling Value, Not Deliverables*About James Broadbent:James Broadbent is the founder of one of New Zealand’s leading start-ups, Narrative, as well as is an internationally renowned photographer. He’s known as one of the photographers behind the duo Chasewild. James has spoken at photography conferences across Europe, America and Australasia. Check out some of James’s work including photoshoots in Morocco, the Faroe Islands, India, Italy and more here: (https://www.chasewild.com/). James founded Narrative with the goal of radically changing the way professional photographers interact with photography by modernizing their workflow with smart software to optimize the post photoshoot process, and we dive into some of these themes on this episode. Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and share this episode with a friend or on social media!

    58 min
  3. 2024-05-15

    0032 - Setting Up Systems for Success with Davey Gravy

    Episode 0032  - In this episode: Creative entrepreneur Davey Gravy joins the podcast to talk with Jonathan Zoeteman about a wide range of themes including: - Discovering Community and Creativity Together - Davey’s Diverse Clientele and Generalist Approach - Addressing Reactivity in the Creative Industry - Learning Systems from Large Companies - The Importance of Systems in Creativity - Bridging the Gap Between Dreams, Goals, and Habits - Practical Implementation of Systems and Templates - Overcoming Perfectionism and Distraction - The Importance of Accountability and Community - Balancing Work and Rest - Making Work Fun and Enjoyable - The Value of Community and Relationships - Favourite Productivity Tools and Recommended Creator Resources - The Importance of Vision in Work Want to go deeper? Looking to surround yourself with other ambitious creatives in the Socality community and build this creative ecosystem together? We've launched the founders phase of the Socality Membership where we're seeing members get clear on their goals, grow their businesses, get access to a growing set of resources from our mentors, participate in a monthly rhythm of value packed mastermind sessions, and more. Learn more, lock in your best price for life, and build this community with us at: https://www.socality.org/become-a-member Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and share this episode with a friend or on social media!

    38 min
  4. 2024-04-03

    0030 - Fix Your Website, Book More Clients with Lachlan Shum

    Episode 0030  - In this episode: Focal founder and CEO Lachlan Shum join the podcast to talk with Scott Bakken about a wide range of themes including: The problem Lachlan found in the creative industry with the booking process and connecting clients and creators The birth and creation of Focal  Streamlining your process and building packages  Why your website matters and where it fits in your marketing funnel as a creative  Building trust and credibility  The fundamentals that need to be on your websites and social presence  The biggest and most common mistakes on websites The advantages of showing your pricing  Conveying experience and value versus just deliverables  Creating clarity and credibility on your website and digital presence Why viewing yourself as a store open for business versus just a portfolio is important on the path to getting established About Lachlan Shum: Lachlan Shum is the CEO & Founder of Focal, a website and booking platform with the goal of revolutionizing the photography industry by providing a better all-around experience for photographers and customers alike. Learn more about Focal at ⁠https://www.bookfocal.com/ Want to go deeper? Looking to surround yourself with other ambitious creatives in the Socality community and build this creative ecosystem together? We've launched the founders phase of the Socality Membership where we're seeing members get clear on their goals, grow their businesses, get access to a growing set of resources from our mentors, participate in a monthly rhythm of value packed mastermind sessions, and more. Learn more, lock in your best price for life, and build this community with us. Look for the next intake window at:  ⁠https://www.socality.org/become-a-member⁠ Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and share this episode with a friend or on social media!

    32 min
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The Socality Show brings together a unique mix of creators, community members, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, social media personalities, authors and more for conversations designed to help creative people from all walks of life build their dreams, grow and develop in their craft, and live meaningful lives. The Socality Show is a production of Socality, a creative community organization committed to seeing creators from all walks of life discover community, opportunity, and purpose.