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Craig Swanson is a longtime entrepreneur, Consultant at Emerald, and Partner at KaisaFit, an online fitness platform. He is the Chair of the Seattle EO Accelerator program and EO Seattle and loves helping creators, educators, and entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses around their dreams.

Craig is a former Partner at The Wedding School, an online education program for wedding photographers. He was the Founder of CreativeTechs (previously known as Swanson Tech Support), which was a leading IT support firm for Seattle area creative teams. He also co-founded CreativeLive, one of the earliest live-streaming educational platforms, with Chase Jarvis in 2008 before exiting in 2015.

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Are you an entrepreneur trying to grow your business and establish meaningful partnerships? Understanding the importance of collaboration and shared values can be a game-changer for your venture.

As an expert in growing and scaling businesses, Craig Swanson has leveraged the power of partnerships to build impactful companies, focusing on values and a shared mission to guide their growth. With experience in many industries, Craig's insight into creating fruitful collaborations helps entrepreneurs navigate the complex business world and find lasting success.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Craig Swanson, Co-founder of CreativeLive, who shares his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned along the way. He discusses the importance of aligning values, vetting potential partners, and handling scrutiny as your business grows. Craig also shares the stories behind his partnerships with Sue Bryce and KaisaFit, emphasizing the power of shared mission and values to achieve success.

Craig Swanson is a longtime entrepreneur, Consultant at Emerald, and Partner at KaisaFit, an online fitness platform. He is the Chair of the Seattle EO Accelerator program and EO Seattle and loves helping creators, educators, and entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses around their dreams.

Craig is a former Partner at The Wedding School, an online education program for wedding photographers. He was the Founder of CreativeTechs (previously known as Swanson Tech Support), which was a leading IT support firm for Seattle area creative teams. He also co-founded CreativeLive, one of the earliest live-streaming educational platforms, with Chase Jarvis in 2008 before exiting in 2015.

In this episode…

Are you an entrepreneur trying to grow your business and establish meaningful partnerships? Understanding the importance of collaboration and shared values can be a game-changer for your venture.

As an expert in growing and scaling businesses, Craig Swanson has leveraged the power of partnerships to build impactful companies, focusing on values and a shared mission to guide their growth. With experience in many industries, Craig's insight into creating fruitful collaborations helps entrepreneurs navigate the complex business world and find lasting success.

In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, Jeremy Weisz sits down with Craig Swanson, Co-founder of CreativeLive, who shares his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned along the way. He discusses the importance of aligning values, vetting potential partners, and handling scrutiny as your business grows. Craig also shares the stories behind his partnerships with Sue Bryce and KaisaFit, emphasizing the power of shared mission and values to achieve success.

Craig Swanson is the Co-founder of CreativeLive, the world-leading live and online classroom for creative entrepreneurs. Getting his start delivering newspapers, Craig is a natural-born entrepreneur that loves the challenge of growing an online business from low six-figures to breaking $1M and building the team and systems to a scale far beyond. Craig is also a board member and the Accelerator Chair at EO Seattle, a partner in KaisaFit, and a consultant for Emerald.

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As an entrepreneur, are you exercising your creative side? Where can you get the help you require to leverage your creativity and scale your business? 

Creativity positively impacts the world, moving it forward and helping people foster ideas and become innovative. When you take knowledge and combine it with passion and your creative side, there’s no telling where you’ll go. Entrepreneur Craig Swanson combined his love for creativity, publishing, and technology, taking him on an entrepreneurial path he would not have foreseen. Leaders and entrepreneurs don’t always know how to use their creativity to achieve success. Creators and entrepreneurs can now learn ways to be creative in all aspects of design, photography, video, music, and entrepreneurship, thanks to CreativeLive.

In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Craig Swanson, Co-founder of CreativeLive. Craig talks about his entrepreneurial journey and what he learned along the way. He explains the early challenges he faced running his business, how he started and scaled CreativeLive, and his partnership with Sue Bryce and KaisaFit.

Marketing for Creatives with Christina Loff, a marketing strategist. Christina and Nicole talk about Christina's big leap to starting her own business after working at big brands like CreativeLive, Minted and Chronicle Books, content strategy, the current social media climate, uncovering your unique brand story, how she helps creatives and more.

Join Kevin for a fascinating conversation with Chase Jarvis – CEO and Founder of CreativeLive. The CreativeLive platform gives millions of people ways to discover their passions. Find out how exploring your “creative side” can inspire a successful career. It’s Creativity with a capital “C”.  

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Kiliii Yüyan is an award-winning Documentary Photographer and contributor to National Geographic Magazine and other major publications. Informed by ancestry that is both Nanai/Hèzhé and Chinese-American, much of his work explores the human relationship to the natural world from different cultural perspectives. Kiliii is one of PDN's 30 Under 30 Photographers (2019), a National Geographic Explorer, and a member of Indigenous Photograph and Diversify Photo. In addition to being a photographer, Kiliii builds traditional kayaks professionally, has mad primitive survival skills and most of the year can be found working on stories in the circumpolar Arctic. 

As a creator, working in remote parts of the world often requires building relationships with people who rarely interact with outsiders. Cultural norms you are accustomed to won’t necessarily apply. In this episode, Kiliii shares his experience working in the arctic and offers a number of insights to help you build genuine relationships with collaborators, and ultimately, a better finished project. 

This is We Are Photographers with Kiliii Yüyan and this is his story.

Connect with Kiliii Yüyan: kiliii.com | Instagram

At CreativeLive we believe there is a creator in all of us. If you’re looking to get fresh perspectives, inspiration or skills to boost your hobbies, business or life head over to creativelive.com and check out The Creator Pass, our subscription that gives you anytime on demand access to over 2000 classes taught by the world’s top creators and entrepreneurs.

Connect with your CreativeLive community: creativelive.com | IG @creativelive | TW @creativelive | YT @creativelive | FB @creativelive

Connect with your host Kenna Klosterman: IG @kennaklosterman | TW @kennakphoto

Subscribe, rate & review We Are Photographers wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! We’d love to hear from you. 

Blake Rudis is a classically trained artist who started as a painter, transitioned into printmaking and sculpture, and finally decided to double down on his love for photography. He incorporates his knowledge of design aesthetics and color theory in his photography courses and is known for his acclaimed Photoshop workflow. Throughout his teaching efforts on his site, f.64 Academy, Blake has helped thousands of photographers excel in their post-processing endeavors with his easy to follow approach to teaching.

In this episode Blake and Kenna geek out on the brain, neuroscience and creativity. Find out how Blake started his journey as an Internet entrepreneur in the photo industry after being a parachute rescue rigger in the Air Force National Guard. Hear how he transformed from punk kid with long hair to mastering the discipline and tenacity that it takes to succeed in the Armed Forces. Blake explains the importance of learning from critique and how he processes images to reflect the emotive experience he had in the field.

This is We Are Photographers with Blake Rudis and this is his story.

Connect with Blake Rudis: f64academy.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 

At CreativeLive we believe there is a creator in all of us. If you’re looking to get fresh perspectives, inspiration or skills to boost your hobbies, business or life head over to creativelive.com and check out The Creator Pass, our subscription that gives you anytime on demand access to over 1600+ classes taught by the world’s top creators and entrepreneurs.

Connect with your CreativeLive community: creativelive.com | IG @creativelive | TW @creativelive | YT @creativelive | FB @creativelive

Connect with your host Kenna Klosterman: IG @kennaklosterman | TW @kennakphoto

Subscribe, rate & review We Are Photographers wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! We’d love to hear from you. 

[Jacob Jonas] 1 is a dancer, choreographer and Artistic Director of the Jacob Jonas The Company, which he founded when he was only 22 years old. His works have been performed around North America including at The Kennedy Center, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Lincoln Center. He’s a self-taught photographer, a director & filmmaker, educator, and entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about #CamerasAndDancers, a series of monthly Instameets bringing together influential photographers and dancers at significant cultural institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum, the Getty Museum, and the New York and Seattle Public Libraries. #CamerasandDancers is not only building collaborations and community but also increasing the visibility of the art of dance itself. This is We Are Photographers with Jacob Jonas and this is his story.

Joshua Coombes is the founder of the movement #DoSomethingForNothing. Josh is a British hair stylist who began offering haircuts to people he met on the streets experiencing homelessness. He found that listening to people’s stories and connecting through a haircut, along with showing people a photo of themselves before & after, made a far bigger impact than he ever could have imagined. He’s now amplifying his mission by collaborating with brands such as TOMS and touring an art exhibit Light Noise Art around the globe to encourage all of us to Do Something For Nothing in our own way. This is We Are Photographers with Joshua Coombes and this is his story.

Full article and sample images on website.

Bill Manning invites EKTACHROME Beta Roll Tester, Sandra Coan to share her experience shooting an emulsion before the rest of the world. We also learn about Sandra's work as an educator for photography education powerhouses like CreativeLIVE and KelbyOne. Additionally, we learn about her work as a film photographer in the a maternity and newborn photography industry.

Learn how to cook from Gordon Ramsay, shoot 3-pointers like Stephen Curry, or create films under the tutelage of Martin Scorsese; MasterClass merges entertainment and education with an impressive online curriculum and celebrity instructors. We learn about the soulful beginnings of this digital genius-depository from Co-founder and CEO, David Rogier. Next, we explore the concept of reverse saliency and the power of promise-based management with the author of Thirteeners and Co-Founder of The CEO Blueprint, Dan Prosser. Then, Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, Chase Jarvis, explains how you can forge a path towards the career of your dreams.

• [00:00:00] Give Yourself the Gift of Education
• [00:05:25] Building an Online Education Platform
• [00:11:29] MasterClass All Access Pass
• [00:18:20] Reverse Salient Investing Strategy
• [00:26:32] Enacting Promise-Based Leadership
• [00:33:21] Defining Success, Finding Your Path

Keep industrious hackers at bay; safeguard your business from unwanted, digital intruders by upgrading or updating your software solutions. Small Business Technologist and host of the Expand with Tech podcast, Melanie Gass, shares her road map to creating a comprehensive technology plan for the new year. Then, do you find it difficult to take care of yourself because you are always on the go? Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, Chase Jarvis, helps you carve out time for exercise - no matter how busy your schedule. Listen to learn how.

• [00:00:00] Keep Hackers at Bay with Tech Plan
• [00:05:58] Download a FREE Technology Roadmap
• [00:11:30] Outdated Software? You're at Risk!
• [00:18:21] Increase Profit with Tech Upgrades
• [00:27:23] New Year, New Technology
• [00:33:22] Benefits of Exercise for Business

There is nothing more frustrating than navigating confusing computer software and websites. Make sure your business delivers a positive first impression; Pendo Co-founder and CEO, Todd Olson, offers tips to delight consumers with intuitive and lovable web design. Then, co-host of Business & Burgers, Scott Duffy is ready to help you crush your goals through the power of visualization. Next, Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive answers this week's listener question: should new business owners go it alone or hire a team when in the startup phase? You'll have to tune in for the answer!

• [00:00:00] Tech Companies Leaving Silicon Valley
• [00:06:05] Building Products Customers Love
• [00:11:30] How to Create Welcoming Websites
• [00:18:21] Crush Your Goals with Visualization
• [00:25:56] Be Obsessed with Learning, See Results
• [00:33:22] Going It Alone vs. Hiring a Team

From setting up a vanity e-mail to utilizing artificial intelligence for your next digital ad campaign, our experts share a quick guide to staying on top in the digital age. Zeta Global Co-founder and CEO, David Steinberg, explains how machine learning is taking digital marketing to the next level by culling through vast amounts of disparate data to create hyper-targeted advertising campaigns. Then, small business technologist and the voice of the "Expand with Tech" podcast, Melanie Gass, shares three tips for small businesses looking to connect with consumers online. Closing out the episode, CreativeLive Founder and CEO, Chase Jarvis, discusses the advantages of pursuing a higher education to obtain a more meaningful occupation.

• [00:00:00] 'Big Data' Explained in a Nut Shell
• [00:05:30] Machine Learning vs. Artificial Intelligence
• [00:11:30] Next Level Marketing with Machine Learning
• [00:18:21] Breaking Tech-phobia Barriers
• [00:26:49] Quick Guide to Adopting New Tech Tools
• [00:33:21] Find Your Passion through Experimentation

The anonymity of the internet creates an emotional distance between users which can lead to horrific instances of bullying. You may recall the unsettling story of a 2007 Connecticut hate crime gone viral involving threatening voicemails, a politician's son, and a young Candace Owens. When Candace was in high school, she was the target of malicious 'prank' calls wherein four young men left racist and violent voicemails on her personal cellphone - one of the callers was the 14-year-old son of Gov. Dannel Malloy, quickly making the incident national news. Today, Candace is a popular YouTube personality and political commentator going by the moniker, Red Pill Black. Candace opens up about becoming the inadvertent face of racial bullying, the mainstream media fallout surrounding her court case, and how she managed to build her brand in the face of adversity. Changing gears, Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive helps you overcome stage fright when approaching new clients - Listen now.

• [00:00:00] Candace Owens: A Bullying Case Gone Viral
• [00:05:50] Unforeseen Challenges of ‘Connected’ Society
• [00:11:30] TEDx Talk: "The Truth About Your Activism"
• [00:18:21] Political Q & A with Candace Owens
• [00:26:38] How to Find Beauty During Struggle
• [00:33:22] Getting Comfortable with Your Clients

Whether you’re tackling reputation management, solving a precarious PR quandary, or navigating an intense business negotiation, learn how you can manage every crisis like a pro. Founder and CEO of MWW PR, Michael Kempner, gives us a lesson in public relations and the power of emotion. Then, CEO of The Black Swan Group and author of national best-seller, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended on It, Chris Voss, reveals FBI-tested strategies to become more persuasive in high-pressure negotiations. Chase Jarvis, Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, ends the hour with advice on how to become a social media influencer.

• [00:00:00] Captivate Consumers with Authenticity
• [00:07:01] How to Stay Nimble in a Down Economy
• [00:11:30] Strategies to Become an Informed Seller
• [00:18:21] FBI Negotiation Tactics for Business
• [00:26:35] Open the Truth-telling Floodgates
• [00:33:26] Become an Influencer and Get Paid

Before he was hobnobbing with the rich and famous, Steve Sims, worked as a humble doorman in Hong Kong. The modest Bluefish founder reveals his secret strategy to unlocking impossible opportunities and luxe experiences in his new book, Bluefishing. Then, Tali Sharot, Ph.D of the Affective Brain Lab at University College London, explains how to increase workplace motivation as we explore the enlightening discoveries chronicled in her latest work, The Influential Mind. Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive ends the show with a lesson on corporate storytelling (ie: advertising). Discover more.

• [00:00:00] Extra-ordinary: Bluefish Founder Steve Sims
• [00:06:28] How to Accomplish Anything (Seriously, Anything)
• [00:11:31] E-mail is Dead. Vampires are Real.
• [00:18:22] Exploring the 'Optimism Bias' with Dr. Tali Sharot
• [00:26:38] Manage Your Mental State, Improve Morale
• [00:33:22] Communicating Your Corporate Story

Want to be an industry leader in the internet age? Aaron Shapiro, Founder and CEO of Huge, explains how their user-first philosophy and edgy corporate culture are transforming preeminent brands by re-imagining the digital customer experience. Then, 4-time Olympian and Founder of Worth Winning, Lauryn Williams, offers practical financial planning advice. Closing out the episode, CreativeLive Founder and CEO, Chase Jarvis, discusses the advantages of pursuing a higher education.

• [00:00:00] Evolving Your Business in a Digital Economy
• [00:04:59] Discover the Scrappy Origin Story of Huge
• [00:11:30] Adopting a Customer-First Philosophy
• [00:18:21] Financial Planning Services for Millennials
• [00:27:40] Jump into Business, Bring a Parachute
• [00:33:22] Find Your Passion through Experimentation

Are you searching for more podcasts to entertain and inspire you? Entrepreneur Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, give us details on his two podcasts, Problem Solvers and Pessimists Archive. Then, Gfycat Co-founder & CEO, Richard Rabbat, reveals why your content creation team should invest in making GIFs. Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive closes out the episode with a lesson on battling burnout.

• [00:00:00] Captivating Content on Entrepreneur  Network
• [00:05:48] Entrepreneur = Problem Solver
• [00:11:30] Easing Growing Pains When Scaling a Business
• [00:18:21] Is your attention span getting shorter?
• [00:27:41] Quick and Easy GIF Creation with Gfycat
• [00:33:22] Extinguishing Burnout with Chase Jarvis

Is your intellectual property protected against copycats? Bobby Klinck, Founder of Klinck LLC, offers an expert guide to safeguarding your most valuable asset, IP. Then, MISSION: Milpreneur Founder, Jen Griswold, explains why members of the military and their spouses make ideal entrepreneurs. Closing out the episode, Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive shares how to integrate creativity into your rigorous schedule.

• [00:00:00] Alan Taylor's Biggest Business Blunder
• [00:05:01] Composing Contracts to Prevent Litigation
• [00:11:30] Selecting Brand Names for Success
• [00:18:21] Military Spouses Facing Underemployment
• [00:26:44] Preserving Your Legacy Through Business
• [00:33:22] Creativity: The Daily Ritual You Need