Are you just starting out as a creative entrepreneur? Or maybe you have been running your business for a while now, but you need some step-by-step guidance to take your business to the next level? No matter where you are at in your journey as a creative business owner, this show will help. My name is Jai Long. I'm an unconventional business coach for the creative minds and bizniz hearts, with my own thriving creative business. My mission is to empower you to gain more confidence, reach your ...
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f you’re thinking about starting a photography business in 2025, this episode of Make Your Break with Jai Long is your ultimate guide. Jai breaks down the 7 key strategies he’d use to build a thriving business from scratch in today’s market. From creating a killer content plan and running ads to leveraging AI tools and building powerful client rela…
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In this episode of Make Your Break, we dive deep with Kelsey McCormick, the visionary founder of Coming Up Roses, a creative studio that helps entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful, structured businesses. With a background collaborating with iconic brands like Coachella and Katy Perry, Kelsey has mastered the art of launching campaigns tha…
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In this special episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long celebrates the launch of his new program, Digital Ads, by offering free training on how creatives can use digital ads to grow their businesses. Jai explores the fundamentals of digital advertising, discussing the pros and cons, and highlighting why paid ads can be a game-changer—if you’re ready. …
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In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long chats with Claudia, a creative entrepreneur who recently relocated to a new town and is facing the challenges of rebuilding her photography business from scratch. Together, they explore the power of adopting the underdog mentality, focusing on how to break into new markets by building genuine connections…
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Starting Over: Carissa's Journey of Moving Across the Country and Rebuilding Her Creative Business
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In this episode of Make Your Break, we sit down with Carissa, a photographer and creative hustler who recently moved across the country and had to start her business from scratch—again. Carissa shares the real challenges of uprooting her established brand and rebuilding from the ground up, while also navigating personal transformations. We dive int…
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How to Become a Wealthy Creative [EP301]
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Welcome to "Make Your Break with Jai Long," the podcast where we break down the mindset, strategies, and financial know-how that will help you achieve your creative business goals and build lasting wealth. In this episode, Jai Long walks you through five powerful money principles every creative entrepreneur should know: 1. Make More Money – Stop pl…
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In this episode of Make Your Break, Episode 300!! Jai Long shares his insights from a recent hike through challenging weather and how the experiences on the trail mirror challenges in business and creativity. Jai outlines six powerful lessons inspired by nature’s storms and how we can apply them to our entrepreneurial journeys. Whether it's navigat…
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In this special episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long offers an exclusive one-on-one mentoring session to a lucky winner who left a review for the podcast last month! Listen in as they dive deep into pricing strategies, booking challenges, and how to stop offering unnecessary extras that might be devaluing your service. Jai shares actionable tips on…
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Finding Alignment: Building a Dream Business That Matches Your Vision with Annemie Tonken [EP298]
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Have you ever felt out of sync with your business, like something’s off, but you're unsure what it is? In this episode of Make Your Break, host Jai Long sits down with Annemie Tonken, host of This Can't Be That Hard podcast, to dive into actionable strategies for aligning with your goals. Together, they explore pricing, branding, and making small b…
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Success Beyond Six Figures: How Passion and Mindset Fuel Growth with Sabrina from Turning Page Photo Co. [EP296]
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In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long chats with Sabrina, the founder of Turning Page Photo Co and an international wedding photographer. Sabrina shares her incredible journey from feeling lost in her business to crossing the six-figure mark. She opens up about the personal and business challenges she faced, including relocating her business…
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Mastering Sales Calls: From Email Templates to Closing Deals with Jai Long [EP297]
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In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long dives deep into the art of sales calls, email templates, and effective client communication. Tune in as Jai walks you through each step of the client journey—from that initial inquiry email to closing deals and securing five-star reviews. You'll hear practical tips, real-life examples, and even a role pl…
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Join Jai Long in this episode of "Make Your Break" as he unveils five essential strategies to transform your website from just visually appealing to a conversion powerhouse. Learn how to leverage simple yet effective techniques from the biggest names in business to improve user experience and skyrocket your conversion rates. Tune in to gain actiona…
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Welcome back, creative hustlers! In this episode of Make Your Break, I'm extra excited to dive into essential strategies for any creative business owner looking to boost their profitability and efficiency. We're unpacking the power of sales funnels and automation—key tools that can transform how you operate and increase your earning potential. Whet…
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In this eye-opening episode of "Make Your Break with Jai Long," we tackle one of the most misunderstood aspects of client interactions: the client journey. Are you prioritizing phone calls, Zoom meetings, and face-to-face interactions over the preliminary steps that actually get clients in the door? If so, you're missing out on key opportunities. J…
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Ever wondered how to secure a pay rise, whether you're in a full-time job or running your own business? In this episode, we're diving into 10 actionable steps that will help you increase your earning capacity and make more money. From becoming invaluable to your employer to mastering high-value skills and improving your communication, these tips ar…
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In this episode of Make Your Break, host Jai Long dives deep into the reality of the "fake it 'til you make it" mentality and how to navigate it successfully. Jai discusses the importance of taking calculated risks, emphasizing the need to start in the shallow end before diving into the deep end. He shares practical advice on leveraging past experi…
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In this episode of Make Your Break, host Jai Long speaks with Melody Joy about forming global friendships and their impact on personal and professional growth. They share insights on attracting like-minded individuals who elevate the quality of your inner circle, regardless of geographical boundaries. The conversation highlights the importance of w…
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In this episode of "Make Your Break," host Jai Long welcomes Elyse Lane, an inspiring member of the Six Figure Business Map community. Elise shares her incredible journey from buying her first camera in August 2023 to becoming a full-time wedding photographer by February 2024. Jai and Elyse dive into the strategies and mindset shifts that enabled h…
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Welcome to Make Your Break with Jai Long! Today, Jai takes a deep dive into a topic many of us shy away from: money. In this eye-opening episode, Jai explores the six key mindset shifts that could be holding you back from achieving financial abundance. Drawing from personal experiences and insights gained over years of learning and growing, Jai bre…
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Metamorphosis is virtual workshop hosted by Cara Mia and Jai Long on May 29th (US Time) and May 30th (AU Time). Delve into honest discussions about mindset, creativity, and photography with Cara, Jai and guest speakers as they share their experiences navigating their own metamorphosis. In anticipation of the launch next week, Cara and Jai share the…
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Mastering Sales, Marketing, and Pricing: A Deep Dive Coaching Call with Jai Long [EP286]
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Join us for an exclusive look into a full 2-hour coaching call from Jai Long's signature coaching program, The Six-Figure Business Map. In this episode, you'll gain invaluable insights into the art of sales mastery, attracting the luxury market, strategic pricing strategies, effective Facebook ad conversion tactics, and much more. Jai's expertise s…
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Join us on this episode, with our hosts, Jai Long, Cara Mia, and the exceptionally talented India Earl. In this conversation, India shares her transformative journey through creativity, personal growth, and the art of letting go. Diving deep into her experiences of pulling back to rediscover her gifts and realign with her true self, India talks abo…
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Balancing Passion with Purpose, Work with Play, and Dreams with Reality. With Cara Mia & Jai Long [EP284]
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In this episode, we dive deep into the essence of creativity, the importance of play, and the undeniable value of embracing the hustle without losing one’s sense of joy and wonder. Join us as Jai Long & Cara Mia explore the early influences of creativity shaped by a childhood of imagination and necessity, leading to a life where photography became …
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Join Jai Long on a candid journey through the stages of personal and professional growth in this special episode of "Make Your Break." Jai offers an intimate glimpse behind the scenes of his current projects and reflects on the importance of maintaining a positive mindset amidst life's challenges. Drawing from personal experiences, Jai shares insig…
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Join Jai Long in this episode of Make Your Break as he chats with wedding videographer Mariah Machado, a rising star from his Six Figure Business Map coaching program. Mariah shares her exciting transition from hobbyist videographer to booking her highest package ever and becoming a recommended vendor, all while juggling her full-time job as a chef…
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In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long delves into the often-avoided topic of finance in the creative world. With the expert guidance of LoriAnn Kuntz, CEO of Profit Priority, they unravel the mysteries behind financial management for creators and entrepreneurs. This discussion illuminates the crucial balance between following your gut and kn…
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This episode is a deep dive into the essence of making your break, the ups and downs of chasing a vision, and the relentless pursuit of solving a real-world problem that led to the birth of Second Society. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a creative professional, or anyone interested in the art of turning big ideas into reality, join us for…
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In this episode, Jai Long talks about how important it is for businesses to be really good at just one thing instead of trying to do lots of things okay. He explains that when you're really good at something, people trust you more and are willing to pay more for your services. Jai teaches us how to make a special webpage (sales page) that tells peo…
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Breaking the Income Barrier: Scaling Your Creative Business with High-Ticket Offerings [EP278]
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Whether you're a full-time wedding photographer or a creative service provider, sometimes it can feel like your income doesn't match your efforts. You pour so much time, heart and soul into your business, yet you're constantly stuck between desperately searching for leads and ignoring the lurking burnout. Your output doesn't reflect the input. As a…
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When we hear the word "sales", we tend to cringe and think of dodgy car salesmen and annoying telemarketers with their pushy (and sneaky) sales tactics. Having experienced more than our fair share of disappointing and/or frustrating sales experiences, we hate thinking about sales, hoping our dream clients will come knocking. We'd rather focus on ma…
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Beyond reaching financial milestones, there's an important equation that creative entrepreneurs often forget. Achievement + Fulfilment = Success We tend to fall into the trap of chasing achievements, losing sight of our 'why' and our vision for life and business. While many of the factors may overlap, it's essential that you're always making sure t…
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In last week's Make Your Break podcast episode, Jai walked through his first six-figure year and what that looked like. So, in this week's episode 273, he dives into the 7 most pivotal lessons he learned after successfully reaching his first $1M entrepreneurial milestone. Want a brief background story? Rewinding the clock, it was four years ago whe…
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It was 17 years ago when Jai started his first business. It went bankrupt after 12 months...but he refused to give up. Continuing his entrepreneurial journey, he established his next business venture as an electrician, taking 24 months to hit six figures. In 2013, he started his third business as a wedding photographer and achieved six figures in 1…
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Have you ever met anyone who doesn't like FREE stuff? Neither have I. That's why giveaways are such a fantastic way to grab your audience's attention and leverage their desire to WIN. With the potential to go viral, you can grow your brand awareness and create some extra buzz by hosting an Instagram giveaway that will attract prospective clients. M…
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Just to preface this Make Your Break podcast episode, nothing is really ever a "mistake". When you're a creative entrepreneur, it's all about embracing the learning curve - the ups and downs, the successes and failures. Every "mistake" or "failure" is an opportunity to reflect, improve and become a better and wiser version of yourself. That's why i…
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In this special edition, we're serving up the juiciest midweek tea and insights from our amazing community in the Break Room Tea edition. These episodes will drop mid-week, each week! To submit a question or share a story, please send it here: https://forms.gle/bWwNNX5F8MEbFR836 Download the workbook here: Jailong.co/265 The face behi…
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With Digital Marketing Specialist, Clare Lauer, as a guest in this Make Your Break podcast episode, Jai and Clare talk about her favourite - and simplest - SEO tips to optimise your photography website. Navigating Google's ever-shifting landscape, they discuss turning your website into a 24/7 sales machine and using SEO to reach more of your dream …
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In this special edition, we're serving up the juiciest midweek tea and insights from our amazing community in the Break Room Tea edition. These episodes will drop mid-week, each week! To submit a question or share a story, please send it here: https://forms.gle/bWwNNX5F8MEbFR836 In this episode, We have YOU share your stories on how you quit …
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In this episode of Make Your BReak with Jai Long, we dive into 10 (and somewhat controversial 🙃) tips about quitting your full-time job, you can skip forward to the following timestamps: Never have a Plan B Resources vs. Resourcefulness How much you should have in your bank account Learn high-earning skills Build a business map Trust your intuition…
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In this special edition, we're serving up the juiciest midweek tea and insights from our amazing community in the Break Room Tea edition. These episodes will drop mid-week, each week! To submit a question or share a story, please send it here: https://forms.gle/bWwNNX5F8MEbFR836 In this episode, Jai dives deep into the world of goal setting and…
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When you're first starting out in your biz, it can feel overwhelming - What should I focus on? How should I balance all my priorities? What's the fastest way to scale up? Before you get distracted by the millions of ideas and tasks swimming in your head, I want you to focus on ONE thing: Set clear, intentional GOALS that will push you out of your c…
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Jarrad Seng is a renowned Australian photographer and filmmaker, celebrated for his diverse ventures in music, travel, and volunteering. Known for his collaborations with artists like Passenger and Matchbox Twenty, Seng's artistic pursuits have led him on tours across the globe, resulted in multiple solo exhibitions, and earned him recognition in t…
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Booking a Year's Worth of Weddings: 2024 Reels & Social Media Strategies for Photographers [EP259]
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In this episode, tailored specifically for wedding photographers, we delve into the secrets of success in the highly competitive world of wedding photography. Join us as we sit down with Adam Goarley, an alumnus of the six-figure business map and now a six-figure earner. Adam shares his unique journey and shares his strategies that helped him book …
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Let's make 2024 our best year yet! In this insightful episode of "Make Your Break with Jai Long," we dive deep into the world of soft skills and their crucial role in shaping a successful creative career. Join us as we explore key aspects such as effective communication, the power of a positive attitude, and the art of time management. Learn how co…
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Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Make Your Break with Jai Long! Today, we're celebrating a milestone moment that's sure to fill your heart with inspiration and motivation. Our host, Jai Long, is joined by a very special guest (Hanna Kutner) who has just achieved a dream they've held onto for a decade – becoming a full-time photographer!…
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In this heartening episode of 'Make Your Break,' we sit down with an inspiring entrepreneur who has shattered her own glass ceiling. Raised in a household where making ends meet was a daily struggle, she never imagined that a six-figure income was within her reach. Despite her skepticism and a deeply ingrained belief that such success wasn't "in th…
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In this special encore episode, we revisit a fan-favorite interview from Season One, where we originally aired Cheyenne's incredible story. This episode quickly became one of the most downloaded episodes of that season, and it's no wonder why! Join us as we once again dive into Cheyenne's remarkable journey, where she achieved a six-figure mileston…
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In this insightful episode of Make Your Break with Jai Long, we delve into the crucial role of client experience in shaping successful businesses. We start by exploring why client experience isn't just a part of marketing, but a key element that adds value and defines pricing. Jai discusses how exceptional client experiences contribute to building …
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Repurposed from an exclusive session of the Six-Figure Business Map coaching call. In this must-listen episode, we tackle two burning questions from Priya & Shane, that stand between you and your high-earning potential: How can you accelerate your journey to success, and is it really possible to work for 'free' while banking a 6-figure income befor…
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In this episode of "Make Your Break with Jai Long," we delve deep into the art of preparation and self-mastery in the face of market cycles, economic shifts, and life-changing transitions. Join Jai Long as he guides you through the essential steps to fortify your financial and personal foundations. Discover how to stay resilient, adapt, and thrive …
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