https://simplecast.com On a recent road trip, the owners, Todd and Elisa Watson, traveled the United States interviewing successful creatives around the photography industry at each stop along the way. These are the stories of their creative journey and a behind the curtain look at how they constructed the brands we know and love today. Our hope is that you find a seed of inspiration from their stories that helps to cultivate the creativity that exists inside of you. Enjoy! Showit, Inc. en Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:50:01 +0000 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:51:16 +0000 https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b166809a-a917-4d82-9a70-aa86bb2ddf49/3fc75479-6918-4b0d-b091-85cf014ba87d/3000x3000/creative-road-artwork-final-14.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com episodic On a recent road trip, the owners, Todd and Elisa Watson, traveled the United States interviewing successful creatives around the photography industry at each stop along the way. These are the stories of their creative journey and a behind the curtain look at how they constructed the brands we know and love today. Our hope is that you find a seed of inspiration from their stories that helps to cultivate the creativity that exists inside of you. Enjoy! Todd Watson, Elisa Watson, Showit no https://feeds.simplecast.com/PNekmDaW creative freedom, showit, photography, creative road, branding, building a brand, creative entrepreneur, creativity, inspiration, online presence, self expression, web design Showit, Inc. showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com 92510a08-4955-4795-aece-8ddf497644ca Entrepreneurship doesn't always mean that you don't keep your nine-to-five. That's precisely the case with Ty. In this episode, he shares insight about his journey to building a sustainable business that he can enjoy, while maintaining his primary work schedule and responsibilities. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:50:01 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (ty wilson) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/building-a-sustainable-side-business-ty-wilson-7Mm6OgSD Building a sustainable side business – Ty Wilson ty wilson 00:22:31 Entrepreneurship doesn't always mean that you don't keep your nine-to-five. That's precisely the case with Ty. In this episode, he shares insight about his journey to building a sustainable business that he can enjoy, while maintaining his primary work schedule and responsibilities. Entrepreneurship doesn't always mean that you don't keep your nine-to-five. That's precisely the case with Ty. In this episode, he shares insight about his journey to building a sustainable business that he can enjoy, while maintaining his primary work schedule and responsibilities. creativity, creative entrepreneur, how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, showit, branding, photography, build a brand, entrepreneurship, website design no full 10 a4b9134a-7be2-4bf8-95f6-887fb29f0a93 Shaun Gordon is the CEO and founder of Kiss Books. They are relentless in their "pursuit of simple" and have become a company encouraging others to live intentionally. At Kiss Books, they treasure community and authentic relationships and offer a simple way to create albums. Join them in their pursuit of simple and listen to their founder Shaun give his insight on discovery his essential brand. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:45:24 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (shaun gordon) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/building-an-essential-brand-shaun-gordon-4AVhKOKa Building an Essential Brand – Shaun Gordon shaun gordon 00:19:36 Shaun Gordon is the CEO and founder of Kiss Books. They are relentless in their "pursuit of simple" and have become a company encouraging others to live intentionally. At Kiss Books, they treasure community and authentic relationships and offer a simple way to create albums. Join them in their pursuit of simple and listen to their founder Shaun give his insight on discovery his essential brand. Shaun Gordon is the CEO and founder of Kiss Books. They are relentless in their "pursuit of simple" and have become a company encouraging others to live intentionally. At Kiss Books, they treasure community and authentic relationships and offer a simple way to create albums. Join them in their pursuit of simple and listen to their founder Shaun give his insight on discovery his essential brand. creativity, creative entrepreneur, how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, essentialism, showit, branding, photography, build a brand, entrepreneurship, website design no full 9 b044a615-76bd-4910-bd98-890ac105e8f5 In a world so noisy, how do you stand out? As a publisher, Meghan shares her insight about what it takes to differentiate yourself in a crowded space, which has everything to do with being the one person no one else can be—you. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:40:02 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (meghan brown) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/discovering-your-voice-meghan-brown-i4gg9TGY Discovering your Voice – Meghan Brown meghan brown 00:22:56 In a world so noisy, how do you stand out? As a publisher, Meghan shares her insight about what it takes to differentiate yourself in a crowded space, which has everything to do with being the one person no one else can be—you. In a world so noisy, how do you stand out? As a publisher, Meghan shares her insight about what it takes to differentiate yourself in a crowded space, which has everything to do with being the one person no one else can be—you. creativity, creative entrepreneur, how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, showit, branding, photography, build a brand, entrepreneurship, website design no full 8 6ede53e9-754f-4ae6-be2e-ac04ebe160f6 We all know what it feels like to proverbially "shoot ourselves in the foot." Makayla shares her own journey of how she was able to learn to stay out of her own way. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:35:05 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (makayla jade) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/staying-out-of-your-own-way-makayla-jade-9R7em4sI Staying out of your own way – Makayla Jade makayla jade 00:19:15 We all know what it feels like to proverbially "shoot ourselves in the foot." Makayla shares her own journey of how she was able to learn to stay out of her own way. We all know what it feels like to proverbially "shoot ourselves in the foot." Makayla shares her own journey of how she was able to learn to stay out of her own way. creativity, creative entrepreneur, how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, showit, branding, photography, build a brand, entrepreneurship, website design no full 7 816deddc-bd05-42d0-ae34-599e4cba3412 Creatives often get a bad rap for being a bit scatter-brained. That's more a case of misunderstanding than actual facts. Krista shares her story about the freedom she enjoys by having MORE structure. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:30:01 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (krista jones) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-freedom-within-structure-krista-jones-RePUpoER Finding freedom within structure – Krista Jones krista jones 00:24:28 Creatives often get a bad rap for being a bit scatter-brained. That's more a case of misunderstanding than actual facts. Krista shares her story about the freedom she enjoys by having MORE structure. Creatives often get a bad rap for being a bit scatter-brained. That's more a case of misunderstanding than actual facts. Krista shares her story about the freedom she enjoys by having MORE structure. creativity, creative entrepreneur, how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, showit, branding, photography, davey and krista, build a brand, entrepreneurship, rising tide society, website design no full 6 53d259c2-8052-4d21-b6d4-95e82813fc35 Katelyn provides insight in her own journey and the benefits to starting before you're ready. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:25:01 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (katelyn james) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/starting-before-youre-ready-katelyn-james-P3FXi417 Starting before you’re ready – Katelyn James katelyn james 00:36:28 Katelyn provides insight in her own journey and the benefits to starting before you're ready. Katelyn provides insight in her own journey and the benefits to starting before you're ready. creativity, creative entrepreneur, how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, showit, branding, photography, katelyn james, build a brand, entrepreneurship, website design no full 5 81564496-6812-4a85-824d-87d677877f18 We all experience seasons when things don't seem to be firing on all cylinders, and there's not as much excitement to generate ideas. In this episode, Eileen shares her story about creativity that can be sparked in precisely during those seasons of boredom. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:20:02 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (eileen blume) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/letting-boredom-spark-creativity-eileen-blume-DRG2C462 Letting boredom spark creativity – Eileen Blume eileen blume 00:21:32 We all experience seasons when things don't seem to be firing on all cylinders, and there's not as much excitement to generate ideas. In this episode, Eileen shares her story about creativity that can be sparked in precisely during those seasons of boredom. We all experience seasons when things don't seem to be firing on all cylinders, and there's not as much excitement to generate ideas. In this episode, Eileen shares her story about creativity that can be sparked in precisely during those seasons of boredom. creativity, creative entrepreneur, how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, showit, branding, photography, build a brand, entrepreneurship, website design no full 4 c26397c4-2025-4e0c-8717-b64507f4eb94 In this episode, Chad describes the journey he took that led him from seeing photography as a simple commodity, to the opportunity to discover what makes people excited about being alive. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:15:26 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (Chad DiBlasio) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/making-your-name-mean-something-chad-diblasio-6VdSN2pN Making your name mean something – Chad DiBlasio Chad DiBlasio 00:26:42 In this episode, Chad describes the journey he took that led him from seeing photography as a simple commodity, to the opportunity to discover what makes people excited about being alive. In this episode, Chad describes the journey he took that led him from seeing photography as a simple commodity, to the opportunity to discover what makes people excited about being alive. how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, showit, branding, photography, build a brand, entrepreneurship, website design no full 3 257fffdb-1362-4fc8-8fd3-52ae70bffe6b Mother, Entrepreneur, Photographer and Director of the United Conference, Cassie Jones shares her story that led her to discovering her own photographic style. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:05:01 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (cassie jones) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/embracing-your-personal-style-journey-cassie-jones-Au8ICzLZ Embracing your personal style journey – Cassie Jones cassie jones 00:27:57 Mother, Entrepreneur, Photographer and Director of the United Conference, Cassie Jones shares her story that led her to discovering her own photographic style. Mother, Entrepreneur, Photographer and Director of the United Conference, Cassie Jones shares her story that led her to discovering her own photographic style. how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, showit, branding, entrepreneurship', photography, build a brand, website design, marketing no full 2 88866e51-9689-4e63-a10c-97556069f95f If you've ever met Ben in person—or ever get the chance to, for that matter—you'll realize quickly the kind of shepherd's heart he has for people. In this episode, he talks through a number of valuable concepts, but most importantly, the necessity of knowing yourself, what you're capable of, and the need to work out that belief for both you and the people you want to serve. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:00:12 +0000 showitunitedpodcast@gmail.com (Ben Hartley, Elisa Watson) https://the-creative-road-presented-by-showit.simplecast.com/episodes/knowing-who-you-are-and-what-youre-capable-of-ben-hartley-inx4Xo02 Knowing who you are and what you're capable of – Ben Hartley Ben Hartley, Elisa Watson 00:30:00 If you've ever met Ben in person—or ever get the chance to, for that matter—you'll realize quickly the kind of shepherd's heart he has for people. In this episode, he talks through a number of valuable concepts, but most importantly, the necessity of knowing yourself, what you're capable of, and the need to work out that belief for both you and the people you want to serve. If you've ever met Ben in person—or ever get the chance to, for that matter—you'll realize quickly the kind of shepherd's heart he has for people. In this episode, he talks through a number of valuable concepts, but most importantly, the necessity of knowing yourself, what you're capable of, and the need to work out that belief for both you and the people you want to serve. how to build a brand, creative freedom, this is marketing, showit, ben hartley, branding, build a brand, website design no full 1