The B. Knox Podcast: Business and Photography

Brian Knox
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After several years of side-hustling as a photographer, I went full time in 2020, and now embrace the entrepreneurial life. I sincerely believe that with a little hard work and grit, we can all turn our artistic passions into business profits. On this show, we talk about the mindsets, tactics, and systems that can help you go full-time with your creative endeavor.

  1. 01/24/2024

    Episode 23 - How to get paying customers: the exact steps I took to land my most recent one.

    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.

    24 min

  2. 01/13/2024

    Episode 22 - Is it "selling out" to get paid for your photography?

    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.

    4 min

  3. 12/14/2023

    Episode 21 - Specialize, outsource, and bring others up as you build your business.

    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.

    6 min

  4. 08/05/2023

    Episode 20 - Don't blend in; stand out! How identifying your unique abilities can drive success.

    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.

    6 min

  5. 07/01/2023

    Episode 19 - Free software programs I used as the foundation for my small business.

    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.

    12 min

  6. 05/20/2023

    Episode 18 - Refer out work! You can reduce business anxiety, get more work you want, and solve customer problems.

    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.

    16 min

  7. 02/02/2023

    Episode 17 - Bri Plyler: How The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss can inspire entrepreneurs to invest their time in causes they care about while becoming more location independent in the process.

    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.

    45 min

  8. 01/08/2023

    Episode 16 - Brian Knox: I got to share my path into entrepreneurship on Brooks Derrick's YouTube channel and podcast!

    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

    56 min
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After several years of side-hustling as a photographer, I went full time in 2020, and now embrace the entrepreneurial life. I sincerely believe that with a little hard work and grit, we can all turn our artistic passions into business profits. On this show, we talk about the mindsets, tactics, and systems that can help you go full-time with your creative endeavor.

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