Today marks the third podcast with this photography and educational powerhouse - Jai Long. He needs no introduction at all, but if you need some context listen back to his past two episodes linked below. In the pod, we jump into all things wedding summit, what’s worked for his business in the past and key areas he helps his photography students overcome. Jai is truly a master of his craft and communicating the big pain points for new photographers out there, so be sure to have a notepad and pen at the ready. Get to know Jai is an experienced photographer but is now more focused on educating other photographers. Helping them to overcome their internal boundaries, building a business that matches their values and finding their photography style. From physical products to e-learning, workshops to his unbelievable summits, Jai is committed to building up creatives and their businesses. What we cover Recurrent problems mentees come to him with Imposter syndrome and mindset Practical ways to overcome imposter syndrome Power of self-reflection and self-love - recognising your success How that ‘week to week’ mentality affects how you show up for your business Mind blocks for photographers Working and learning with others Moving with shifts and when to leave a trend All you need to know about his online coaching program: The Business Map A great trend of innovation in the photography business Jai’s commitment to innovating in the wedding photography business How the summit came to light The upcoming summit on 22nd November How he’s optimised his new summit How lockdown didn’t hold him back from being a self-made millionaire The power of having a big goal and not complaining just acting Having an emotional connection to your goals How he comes up with his ideas How he switches off How important time and solitude are Social media scrolling and when it crosses into a negative boundary Managing time and realising where it’s slipping away How he’s innovating awards in the wedding photography space The extra details of the summit that have added to the load His mission and core values My biggest takeaway Talking to Jai is always a pleasure and source of inspiration. From this chat, I think my biggest takeaway is the power of self-belief and overcoming your internal boundaries. Jai is living proof that you can literally do anything you set your mind to, you just have to get out of your own way and really push towards goals that matter to you. Links mentioned in the podcast Sign up to the wedding summit: https://weddingphotographysummit.com/ Jai’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jailong.co/ Jai’s Website: https://jailong.co/ Jai’s podcast: https://jailong.co/category/podcast/ Free the Bird Wedding photography: https://www.freethebird.com.au/ Listen to Jai’s previous guest appearances: https://ryanteague.co/podcast