EPISODE SUMMARY – Taking the Shot with Joanie Simon
Do you ever have a feeling that you’re doing something wrong? That you should be taking more risks, but aren’t sure what those risks are? Do you ever feel like you’re not being true to yourself? That there’s something bubbling under the surface that needs to be explored, but you’re not sure what it is? Maybe it’s time to take the shot!
In this episode, we talk to Joanie Simon, founder of The Bite Shot, about taking leaps of faith. She shares her story of how she built her company from scratch by taking risks and following her gut. Joanie also talks about when it’s best to take a risk and when it’s better to play it safe. Joanie’s story is a reminder of how important it is to take risks and be confident in your abilities. Her advice: be the best version of yourself, not the best version of someone else.
About Joanie
I’m a food photographer and educator based in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to getting to capture beautiful images of food for a wide variety of clients, including cookbooks and digital marketing content, I teach food photography online through The Bite Shot. You can find me uploading new YouTube tutorials, sharing behind the scenes on Instagram and helping food photographers improve their skills to create drool-worthy images. When I’m not taking pictures or teaching, I’m spending time with my husband, two boys, and our Mini Aussie, Bruce.
Episode Breakdown
- What life was like before The Bite Shot.
- What happened the day after she left her full-time job.
- What scares her now as a business owner, even today.
- How Full-time Frameworks came to be and how it evolved into Profitable Pricing
- Joanie discusses her new business course that she’s currently developing.
- How introverts make for better salespeople.
- Finding balance between being an educator and photographer.
- Her decision to expand The Bite Shot team.
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Resources
- Julie Child
- Yan Can Cook
- Joanie Simon’s Story of Recovery
- Pinch of Yum
- Sally’s Baking Addiction
- Simon Family Vacation – Set Sail
- Profitable Pricing
- Artificial Academy
- Create Your Career
- Introverts Edge – book
- Sandler Sales Method
- Dan Pink
- Interview with Food Blogger Pro
- Pinch of Yum finance reports
- Joel Grimes
