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I’m an Impostor
My name is James Patrick and I am an IMPOSTOR! What do I mean by that? I had no idea how to be a photographer until I picked up a camera and started making imagery and over nearly two decades I’ve photographed more than 500 magazine covers. I had no idea how to be an...
Top 5 Digital Marketing Strategies You Need in 2021
With so many rushing online to do business, it has become increasingly difficult to try and stand out. That is why I pulled together these top 5 digital marketing strategies you need to succeed in 2021. 1) Content Marketing System You've heard that content is king and...
10 Year Anniversary of James Patrick Photography
Although I’ve been a photographer for close to 20 years... exactly 10 years ago I made it official with the launch of James Patrick Photography, LLC. It is crazy to look back on what was achieved during that time. 500+ magazine covers. 400+ podcast episodes. 50+...
Stop Accepting Criticism
We as entrepreneurs struggle with confirmation bias. If we have any doubt in ourselves or the work we are trying to do, we will constantly seek out information that reaffirms those fears. That is why we fixate on the 1 star reviews on our podcast or the negative...
What Scares Me
Today we are going to talk about fear. And when I say FEAR, I am not going to use clichés like “Fear is only in your mind” “You just need to face your fears” or “Fear is nothing more than a state of mind” FEAR IS REAL It is what clutches and tightens your chest It is...
How to Get Published in ICONREFINED and ICONFIT
We are seeking contributors for our soon to launch ICONREFINED digital platform and ICONFIT Magazine! We need articles on: - Business Development - Sales / Marketing - PR / Publicity - Personal Development - Health and Wellness for Entrepreneurs - Mindset Coaching for...
Top 7 Rules for Entrepreneurs in 2021
As we approach the new year there are 7 important rules that all entrepreneurs must abide by if they want to succeed. 1. Automation is going to struggle We are always looking for ways to systemize our workflow. However, if a client feels like the onboarding process is...
#1 Thing I’m Thankful For
This has been an intense year without question. And in one way or another, each and every single one of us was impacted in some way. Just know that through everything, I am overwhelmingly grateful for each and every one of you. For being subscribed to this newsletter....
Accountability vs. Deniability
You can only choose one. If you call this a hobby... If you have an exit plan... If you put the work to the side... If you don't even claim you do the work... Then you are clinging to deniability. Those who are accountable do things a bit differently. They want to be...