My Creative Journey with Mike Jeffrey

This week I'm joined by UK wedding photographer and TikTok sensation Adam Lowndes. Over the past few years, Adam has transformed his business and marketing strategy by using TikTok to connect with new clients. His creative approach of filming weddings with a 360 camera and sharing engaging snippets gives a unique, first-person view of what it's like to have him as your photographer. This strategy has been incredibly successful, leading to a surge in client inquiries. We dive into how Adam's content has helped him grow and why artists shouldn’t overcomplicate their marketing. Tune in for insights on leveraging behind-the-scenes content to grow your creative business!
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Join us for a hilarious and insightful conversation with Andrew, a wedding photographer and all-around funny guy from Liverpool, UK. I first discovered Andrew through his entertaining and relatable videos on Instagram, where he’s made a name for himself in the wedding photography space over the past year.
In this episode, we explore Andrew's journey from traditional photographer to viral content creator, diving into the challenges he faced while figuring it all out. He opens up about the struggles of being a creative in the business world, sharing his experiences of the highs and lows that nearly led him to give up on wedding photography after eight years. You'll hear how he managed to overcome that tough period and what he does daily to stay inspired and keep his creativity flowing. 
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In this episode, we explore the incredible power of passion and how it can be used to create positive change in the world. Mike dives into the world of Marine Photography with Suba Diving instructor Matt Testoni. They discuss Matt's love for the ocean and his dream to preserve it for years to come. Matt works at the Centre for Marine Socioecology at the University of Tasmania and is using his gift of Photography to shed a positive light on the worlds marine life. Not only that but Matt is also the host of the Sea Creatures Podcast and is launching his very own card game to bring awareness to Sustainable Fishing. Tune in this week to discover how your passion can truly become your purpose!
Check out Matt’s work on Instagram & his Website.
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Putting yourself out there and just starting is something that today's guest has been doing for years. Isabella Herrera is the host of the Amateur Activist Podcast where she asks simple questions to get the big answers. In this episode Mike talks with Isabella about how to start a podcast and conduct a successful interview. They talk about starting before you are ready and taking a chance on yourself. You never find any interesting opportunities in your loungeroom so you just have to put yourself out there. 
Say Hi to Isabela on the Amateur Activist Instagram & check out her Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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Josh Huggett is an Australian Wedding Photographer taking the internet by storm frequently sharing videos of himself swearing with clients and drinking alcohol while working. In a world of Photographers all trying to fit in he is just being himself and standing out. Josh is an Incredible Photographer shooting 70+ Weddings per year and hosting sold out Photography Workshops in Australia and overseas. In this episode Mike speaks to Josh about the power of Social Media for attracting your ideal clients and how to create the ideal client experience. Getting clients is one thing but knowing how to keep them happy is a whole different test and Josh has definitely mastered both. We hope you love this super insightful conversation.
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In this episode of My Creative Journey, Mike is joined by Wedding & Small Business Photographer Maddie Williams. Madds talks about how she started her Photography journey from getting into Family Photography then transitioning into Wedding Photography and now working with Small Businesses. Mike & Madds discuss the complexities of running a creative business in a small town or community where the market isn't as large. They also talk about niching down verses broadening your offerings in business. Madds shares so many unique and interesting business ideas in this episode.
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In this episode of My Creative Journey Mike is joined by Wildlife Photographer and Photography Educator, Karolina Norée.
Karolina moved across the world from her home country of Sweden to South Africa and fell in love with Wildlife Photography. Karolina talks about how she started her Photography Journey from getting her first camera to now being an ambassador for Sony South Africa. She is selling prints and hosting sold out workshops with attendees from around the world. This episode isn't just educational but also super inspirational for anyone wanting to share their creativity with the world.
Follow Karolina on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. Plus check out her Prints, Courses and Workshops on her Website.
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Welcome Back to Season 2 of the My Creative Journey Podcast. In this episode Mike is interviewed by a fellow Australian Photographer, Sam Cousins.
This episode takes you back to the beginning of Mike's creative journey and how Mike first started as a Photographer. Mike reflects on when he was at University and struggling to know what he wanted to do with his life. He talks about finding a niche in photography & starting his business in 2020 during a global pandemic. This episode is packed full of insights and we hope you enjoy listening!
Thank you to Sam for allowing this interview to be used as an episode of the Podcast. If you would like to check out Sam's work or just say hello here is Sam's Instagram
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I'm back to talk about a big update in my life. I got a new job and I want to go through some of the reasons why. Sometimes in life you have to take one step back before you can take two steps forward.
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In this episode I dive into my thought process when it comes to starting something new. If you're anything like me you probably have hundreds of creative ideas but you just never know when the right time is to start them or if you should even start them at all. I draw on my experiences launching my new podcast To Be Wed with my fiancé Emily and speak about how we got that up and running from idea to reality in under a month.
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Introversion is a superpower and in this episode I want to show you why! As someone who has struggled with my identity as an introvert for many years, I am going to take you through some of the strengths that I have found from being a more reflective person. I also discuss how introversion can be even more beneficial for all of you creative people out there and how it can help us take our art and our businesses to another level.
If you enjoy this episode I would really appreciate it if you could share this episode around with a friend who you think would like it as well. Introversion is a topic with a lot of false stereotypes and in a world that is made for extroverts, its more important than ever to make sure we find strength in our identity. I hope this episode can help start a conversation or a moment of reflection for yourself.
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We've all been there - in a place where we have no ideas and no inspiration to create anything. Hopefully be listening to this podcast you are getting the inspiration you need but then comes the question of what to do next. Where do you get ideas from? In this episode I reflect on how I come up with Ideas for this podcast as well as Blog Posts and Instagram Captions. I speak about my method of vetting ideas and curating a list of killer content. Plus we also speak Inspiration and how you can look outward to create within.
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PS. If you are interested in my new Wedding Planning Podcast you can find us on Instagram @tobewed_podcastLaunching February 14th 2022
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Referrals are the backbone of my Business and the way they I get over 80% of my new enquiries so you would be silly to ignore them. In this episode I let you in on the two types of referrals that I get in my Business and walk you through how you can get more as well just by changing the way you think about client interactions. It's really not that hard and I hope this episode can be super helpful to all of you!
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Have you ever wondered why you're not getting any leads or enquiries in your Creative Business? You think that maybe you're not doing enough marketing, or maybe your Instagram feed isn't aesthetically pleasing enough or maybe your website has a lot of spelling mistakes. We always jump to these conclusions but have you ever thought that maybe your Product or Service just isn't good enough?
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This episode we are thinking about where we are putting our energy & attention. Far too often we prioritise low value tasks in our businesses which result in no rewards and cause us to be out of business very quickly. Maybe we are trying to run multiple different side hustles that aren't really on the side of anything because our main business is struggling to stay afloat. I want to address these issues as they have occurred in my business and give you some practical tips on how to move forward in 2022.
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Christmas can be a very positive time because it gives you a break away from work to think about your goals for the new year. It can also be a very negative time if you are surrounded by the wrong people. In this episode I want to share some tools and the mindset to deal with haters and critics that may be there to tear down your dreams before you even start. If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would consider sharing it around with a friend who may also benefit from it. This is a message that I think could help a lot of people this holiday season.Another free way that you can support the podcast is by leaving the show a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. This really helps the podcast get suggested to more likeminded people like yourselves.Finally, if I have impacted you at all with this episode then I would love to hear from you on Instagram @_mikejeffrey
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Work/Life Balance is always something that I have struggled with as a creative person and I am sure a lot of others struggle with it too. I first started my Photography Business to be flexible and break free of the 9-5 work day but I quickly realised that I was working far more than 8 hours a day and often at the sacrifice of my personal life. In this episode I share some tips on how I have managed to get back a bit of my free time to spend on things that bring me joy and happiness.If you enjoyed this episode I would really appreciate it if you could leave a rating or review on your podcasting platform of choice. Both Spotify & Apple Podcasts now allow you to rate podcasts out of 5 stars and this really goes a long way to having my podcast heard by more people. If you have any questions or comments please always feel free to send me a message on Instagram @_mikejeffrey or Twitter @_mikejeffreyWatch the Podcast on YouTube
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Goal setting is always something that comes up at this time of year so I thought I would make a short episode and tackle some of my ideas around the topic. Recently I have been reflecting on my goals for 2021 to determine how many of them I have achieved. In that process I have discovered a trend within all the goals that I had set for myself this year and wonder whether there is a better way to go about the goal setting process. What if we could focus more on the lifestyle we want rather than items on a to-do list. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and it makes you think a little bit about your own goals for 2022.If you enjoyed this episode I would really appreciate it if you could share this episode around with a friend who you think would find it valuable as well. This podcast continues to grow in listeners and I am so thankful for you guys sharing this podcast around.Send me a message on Instagram @_mikejeffrey or Twitter @_mikejeffreyWatch the Podcast on YouTube
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Marketing goes against human nature and tells us that we need to stand out in a world where it is much easier just to fit in. This episode is my thoughts on how I have been trying to make my personal brand and my photography business stand out amongst all the noise out there today. I dive into some of the places that I think you should be marketing your business online and speak about how you can leverage your niche for more success. I hope you all enjoy :)If you enjoyed this episode I would really appreciate it if you could share this episode around with a friend who you think would find it valuable as well. This is something that I think a lot of creative people experience but we just don't seem to talk about it so I hope this episode can start a conversation.Send me a message on Instagram @_mikejeffrey or Twitter @_mikejeffrey My 2022 Calendars are Now AvailableWatch the Podcast on YouTube
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In this episode I am speaking about something which I don't think gets enough attention and that is the financial struggles of creative people. I want to address the experiences I've had in the past with dealing with 'financial anxiety'. As a photographer or any other freelancer, there are always financial struggles on your business and sometimes these can compound and become all too much. Recently during the pandemic I was faced with the challenge of how to keep my business alive and financially afloat whilst I wasn't allowed to go out and work due to government imposed lockdowns. This was a very tough time for us all but as we start to come out of that I thought I would take this opportunity to speak about my experiences. My 2022 Calendars are Now Available - There are only 10 left so make sure get in quick if you would like one for your home :)Send me a message on Instagram @_mikejeffrey or Twitter @_mikejeffreyIf you enjoyed this episode I would really appreciate it if you could share this episode around with a friend who you think would find it valuable as well. This is something that I think a lot of creative people experience but we just don't seem to talk about it so I hope this episode can start a conversation.Watch the Podcast on YouTube
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