Sep 26, 2023
I Lost a 1 Million Dollar Contract
Hosted by: James Patrick
Did I ever tell you about the time I lost a 1 million dollar contract for a company I worked for? Buckle up, because we are reliving some of my trauma together on today’s episode.
“If I denied accountability, not only would I never have learned, but I...
Sep 18, 2023
How Media Pitching Has Evolved - Live Coaching
Hosted by: James Patrick
Today, James is going to be talking about how pitching media outlets has evolved over the years.
“Journalists are receiving 20-30
cold pitches a day.”
IN THIS EPISODE
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How James has shifted his pitches personally.
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The two different...
Sep 13, 2023
How Companies Exploit Models
Hosted by: James Patrick
Has someone ever contacted you for a potential gig or job offer and very soon you find out that they have no intention of paying or compensating you in any way? Instead, they offer you a trade for your services, but what they’re offering isn’t equal to what...
Sep 7, 2023
Pitches Worth Reading with Madison Rutherford
Hosted by: James Patrick
My guest today is Madison Rutherford. She’s the associate editor and digital editor of Phoenix Magazine. Today, we’re talking about how to create pitches worth reading.
“The most important part of the story is the first sentence and the...
Sep 6, 2023
Surviving the Production from Hell
Hosted by: James Patrick
It’s taken a whole week for me to feel comfortable talking about this. I had one of the hardest, most stressful production experiences I’ve had in over 20 years as a photographer. At one point, I was quite literally trying to rip out my own hair.
But,...