The movie was Field of Dreams for the quote and we’re going to take a shot at “building it”.
Here’s the challenge: There are a minimal number of speakers who come to Ohio, yet we’re in an area with thousands of photographers, being only a couple of hours from Detroit and Pittsburgh, a half an hour [...]
Workshop Update
August 1st is right around the corner. From a business stand point it’s a time everybody should be using to do at least one thing you’ve never done before to create a little buzz in your market, your community. Here are some ideas and thoughts on where you can get some help!
Postcard Mailing: How about [...]
I just watched this short video on You Tube. If you’re looking to develop a stronger presence with your photography, here’s an incredible program and it’s coming to Akron! It’s Matthew Jordan Smith’s Creative Experience Tour and what I love most about it, is that it’s going to be kept small and personal, giving you [...]
On August 8th we’re going to kick off the second annual Skip’s Summer School. Here’s an update on the key events and who’s going…
This a very different format from most things you’ve attended. There are no lines to stand in, waiting and wondering if you’ll get a seat. Everyone gets a seat at a table, because [...]
I’ve been back living in Ohio for a year and can’t figure out why it’s so rare that any of the big names ever teach a program here. Akron is only a few hours drive from Michigan, Indiana and straight west is Pittsburgh, south is Columbus and north, 20 minutes, is Cleveland. Even Kentucky is only a [...]
The summer may seem like it’s a long way off, but if you look back at how fast this first quarter has gone by, it’s really just around the corner and here’s the challenge. What are you going to need to recharge your battery just before the fall rush? Even more important, what will you want [...]
I’m not sure if this morning’s blog is dedicated to those who went to WPPI or those who didn’t, but here a few ideas following the convention.
For those who are just getting home from WPPI…you just spent the last week having every nerve-ending tweaked! Your NN, (Network Nerve) has been totally over-stimulated with all the [...]
You guys get excited talking about the jobs you shoot, so as a marketing guy, I want to share how pumped up everyone is over this year’s Summer School.
It’s a star-studded cast, in order of apperance, Dane Sanders, Scott Bourne, Jerry Weiner, Joe Buissink, Vicki Taufer, Jasmine Star, Kevin Kubota, Stacy Pearsall, Jonathan Canlas, Kirk Voclain, [...]
I know it’s going to seem like a series of infommercials, but that’s the kind of morning it is – so here are a few cool reminders to think about.
1) Registration for Skip’s Summer School will hopefully open the end of this week. Things kick off on Sunday afternoon, August 8 at 3:30 with a sneak [...]
Mystic 5 kicks off January 3 and while I know it’s late for people to make plans for an event two weeks away, at least if you’re in New England, this is one not to miss. Over three days you’ve got a chance to pick up programs with Jerry Ghionis, Joe McNally, David Williams, John [...]






