{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ff290aaba-eee0-4c36-beca-3ec033a8f98c","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Kia Bondurant \u2013 Episode 001 \u2013 A Photographer Podcast Interview","description":"In Episode 001 we interview Kia Bondurant. Kia Bondurant has been a full time professional portrait photographer for over 20 years. With her experience of owning a large successful business and recently starting a new portrait studio from scratch, she wants to share HOPE for the photography industry!\r\n\r\nOne of the first things we talk about is what seniors are looking for today. You may be surprised at what she is seeing. \r\n\r\nA really neat thing Kia does each year is have three words for the studio. This helps guide her in decisions for what she is going to do each year. Listen in to hear what three words she picked for 2018. This is such a simple task that you can do to grow your business. \r\n\r\nNext we talk about why you should and should not copy other photographers. Tune in to see what Kia thinks is the difference. \r\n\r\nIf you are new to the industry, Kia talks about how new photographers should value their work and time. Some really great tips here.\r\n\r\nIf you have had a business for a while, listen as Kia talks about what it takes to hire people and why it is important.\r\n\r\nBooks Kia Recommends:\r\n\r\nEntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey (http://a.co/d/iwLnXkV) \r\n\r\nE-Myth by Michael Gerber (http://a.co/d/70CCXPX)\r\n\r\nBoundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Cloud and Townsend (http://a.co/d/fpZBriB)","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/66a33217-bdf0-4671-947b-c68bc5f37d18/itunes_3000x3000.jpg"}