money Archives - Chase Jarvis Photography

Oct 24

The Myth of the Starving Artist

The stubborn myth of the “starving artist,” the threadbare but exuberant poet who has to choose between ink and food, isn’t just false, it’s toxic. Notions like this drain your energy and either get you chasing dollars for all the wrong reasons or encourage others to take advantage of you by undervaluing your work. Textbooks and Hollywood biopics usually gloss over the everyday financial dealings of great artists. As a kid, you never hear about... read more ›

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Aug 23

Public Failure, Money, and Craft

A while back I received an e-mail from a guy named Mike Ducille. It was an invitation to Mike's book club, which includes a number of other like-minded creators and entrepreneurs. Some topics we get into: Lessons learned from a failed app launch- what do you do after a major failure? I'm not talking about a little mis-step. How do you bounce back from a potentially career-stifling blow? The psychology of money (check out Ramit... read more ›

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Aug 17

Command the Fees You Deserve with Ilise Benun

Pricing creative work if an art onto itself. Should you charge hourly or by the project? Are you pricing yourself out of desperation or with profit in mind? To help with some of these questions, I wanted to share a few lessons from a class taught by Ilise Benun on understanding what you’re worth, the science of pricing, and four pricing strategies you can use right now. Ilise has built a career advising the independently... read more ›

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May 27

The Real Cost of Your Dream Life with Rachel Rodgers

Think of that ONE dream you’ve always imagined materializing. Are you getting closer to it every day? Or do you keep yourself from committing to it for fear of failure? Bestselling author, coach, visionary, and guest for today’s episode, Rachel Rodgers, shares her story, and how she built her multi-million dollar business, Hello Seven, after becoming a lawyer, working for state and federal judges, non-profits, and even Hillary Clinton. Rachel has been featured in global... read more ›

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Mar 16

Charge What You’re Worth

Today I jump on the phone with Dominique. Like so many creatives, Dominique is a photographer who is afraid to charge what she knows her work is worth. We also get into knowing your client, and focusing on the core of your business. I give her some pointers on how to KO the fear and ask for the rate she deserves. Enjoy! Listen to the Podcast Subscribe This podcast is brought to you by... read more ›

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Jun 08

Chris Guillebeau: Finding Opportunity During Uncertainty

There’s almost nobody better person equipped to talk about building multiple sources of income than my dear friend Chris Guillebeau. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, Chris visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. Since then he has modeled the proven definition of an entrepreneur: “Someone who will work 24 hours a day for themselves to avoid working... read more ›

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Apr 20

Finance Fireside Chat with Ramit Sethi

In this episode I'm chatting with my long time friend and financial guru, Ramit Sethi. Ramit has been on the show a number of times, and this time we're connecting virtually from our living rooms during the quarantine. Of course we get into finances during these uncertain times, but more importantly: adaptation and resilience. Over the years, no one has single-handedly given me better insight about the business side of art than the New York... read more ›

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Jul 31

Ramit Sethi: Money + Other Ways to Live Rich

Ditch the idea of yourself as a starving artist. Throw away the notion that you’re doomed to be another poor creative soul. My long time pal Ramit Sethi is back on the show to remind us we need to get back on track to building and living a rich life. And believe me, that doesn’t have to mean cutting back the lattes. Ramit has been on the show a few times, but if you haven’t... read more ›

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Mar 07

Reset Your Money Mindset with Tonya Rapley

Mindset is everything. And today on the podcast, I wanted to share a strong point of view on MONEY - something that’s a struggle for most creators and entrepreneurs. Enter: Tonya Rapley! Tonya is the author of The Money Manual: A Practical Guide To Help You Succeed on Your Financial Journey. She’s been called the "New Face of Wealth Building” by Black Enterprise Magazine, and one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Women in Personal Finance.”. She’s also the founder... read more ›

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Oct 31

how to pay yourself first (aka save like a boss)

David Bach is a legend in the personal finance space — a master at helping creators and entrepreneurs make -and keep- more of the money we earn. He’s one of America’s best known financial gurus, having put nine consecutive books on the NYT best sellers list. In short, when David Bach talks - and you’re a creator who wants to make money - you listen. We had David in the CL studios not long ago... read more ›

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