Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.
In this episode, we're breaking how to build a referral system that brings in clients. This is specific to photographers and filmmakers who want to bring in the warmest leads.
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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.
In this episode, we're breaking down the 5 scaling mistakes keeping you stuck under $100k a year in photo or video mistakes. These are the same mistakes I've worked with hundreds of creatives to help them solve. Whether you're in your first year of photography or a seasoned videography veteran, if you are making less than six figures a year, this episode is for you.
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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.
In this episode, In this episode, Chris sits down with Bradley, a Creative Biz Launch member. Bradley shares the exact systems that helped him earn more than his corporate salary within just 12 months, how he repositioned himself from "someone with a camera" to a premium business solutions provider, and the strategic framework that freed him from the project-to-project hamster wheel to build sustainable, recurring revenue.
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In this episode, Chris dives deep into the seven critical pricing mistakes that keep photographers and videographers from reaching their full income potential. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your established creative business, this episode provides the blueprint for pricing that reflects your true worth and attracts the clients who value it.
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In this episode, Chris reveals the six essential systems that transformed his photography business from scattered freelancer to booking $15K+ months. From client acquisition and sales to content creation and growth, he breaks down each system and explains exactly how to implement them in your business.
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In this episode, Chris reveals his nine essential money rules that took him from charging a couple hundred dollars per shoot to consistently landing $2,000-$5,000 packages. From creating premium packages to building a reliable sales pipeline, he breaks down the exact framework he used to build his six-figure photography business.
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In this episode, Chris breaks down the five critical mindset shifts that took him from charging per photo to running a six-figure photography business. He reveals why most photographers stay stuck in "freelancer mode," explains how to start thinking like a true entrepreneur, and shares his proven framework for building systems that scale. Whether you're tired of trading time for money or ready to transform your photography side hustle into a real business, this episode will show you exactly how to make the leap from freelancer to entrepreneur.
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In this episode, Chris reveals the exact process he used to build his photography team from scratch, starting with his first hire in 2021. He breaks down the critical signs you're ready to hire, shares his time-and-energy audit framework for identifying what to outsource first, and explains how to build the essential systems needed to lead a successful team. Whether you're drowning in editing work or ready to scale beyond six figures, this episode will show you how to make the transition from solo photographer to successful business owner.
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In this episode, Chris sits down with John Meyer on the Leadmore Podcast to unpack the powerful NICE framework for goal-setting and the 5 Daily non-negotiables that transformed his business. Learn how shifting from outcome-based to input-based thinking can help you build sustainable success while maintaining creative freedom.
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In this episode, Chris breaks down his three-part sales call framework that has helped him close hundreds of deals in his photography business. He reveals why most photographers fail at sales calls, shares the crucial mindset shift that changed everything, and walks through his proven qualification-gap-solution framework that makes every call feel like a natural conversation, even for introverts.
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In this episode, Chris shares his complete system for landing high-ticket brand deals, from outreach to closing the sale. Drawing from his conversation with Bjork Ostrom on the Food Blogger Pro podcast, he breaks down his proven framework for turning cold emails into long-term brand partnerships.
Original show notes: https://www.foodbloggerpro.com/podcast/chris-pieta/ Bjork's Podcast: https://pod.link/1014116331
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In this episode, Chris challenges the conventional wisdom about never working for free and reveals his strategic framework for using free work to leap straight to premium pricing. He shares why working with budget clients can actually hurt your business growth, and explains his proven system for turning strategic free projects into a launching pad for $2,000+ packages.
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In this episode, Chris shares his transition from chemistry graduate to successful creative entrepreneur, breaking down how his Ironman training mindset carried over into building a thriving business. He reveals his proven daily habits for maintaining peak performance and explains why systematizing your creative work actually leads to more creative freedom, not less.
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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.
In this episode, Chris reveals the real reason photographers struggle to keep clients beyond their first project - and it's not about photo quality. He breaks down his proven framework for turning single projects into long-term retainers, including his streamlined customer experience system, client portal strategy, and trust-building practices. Plus, learn the exact post-project sequence that naturally leads to retainer conversations and consistent monthly revenue.
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In this episode, Chris reveals the Grandfather Strategy - a proven method for raising your rates while keeping your best clients. Learn how to time your price increases, communicate them effectively, and package your services to justify higher rates. Whether you're making a small increase or planning to double your prices, you'll discover how to make the transition smooth and profitable.
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In this episode, I break down my complete sales pipeline system that transformed my photography and videography business. You'll discover the exact stages every lead goes through before becoming a paying client, how to predict your revenue, and why implementing a proper sales system is crucial for charging premium rates. I'll walk you through my proven CRM workflow that I've taught to hundreds of coaching clients - from handling engaged leads to closing high-ticket projects.
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In this episode, Chris sits down with Kellen Reck from the Press Record Podcast to share his journey from corporate 9-5 to creative entrepreneur, revealing the exact strategies that helped him build multiple successful businesses and now teaches to other creatives.
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In this episode, Chris breaks down the value equation that's helping photographers and videographers double their rates without losing clients. Learn how to craft high-ticket packages, build social proof that converts, and create an offer that attracts more high-paying clients to your creative business.
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In this episode, Chris joins Dan Ways on the No Names Podcast to discuss his journey from corporate 9-5 to creative entrepreneur, and shares insights on building successful creative businesses through consistent action and proven systems.
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In this episode, Chris reveals his simple but powerful method for setting and reaching goals as a creative. He breaks down how he swapped yearly plans for 90-day sprints, and shares the exact system that helped him build two six-figure businesses.
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