Explore every episode of the podcast The Dead Pixels Society podcast
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| The Healing Power of Smartphone Photography, with Joe Van Wyk | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:37:01 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Photography isn't just about capturing images—it can be a powerful tool for healing and presence. Joe Van Wyk's journey from struggling graphic designer to mindful photographer reveals how smartphone photography transformed his mental health and creative expression. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Independent Photo Imagers IPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Preparing Your Business for a Successful Exit, with Tom Gledhill | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:22:15 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Tom Gledhill brings a powerful wake-up call to business owners with his revelation that a staggering 80% of small businesses that go to market never actually sell. Drawing from his unique perspective as both a former business owner who successfully sold his multi-million dollar company and a certified business broker, Gledhill shares invaluable insights into why so many businesses fail to transition successfully. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Independent Photo Imagers IPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Innovative Pathways to Work-Life Balance and Success, with Lorene Cowan | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:27:52 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ever wondered how a career in television and real estate can lead to entrepreneurial innovation? Join us as we sit down with Lorene Cowan, a dynamic entrepreneur whose fascinating journey from the PR department at Lifetime Television to creating the Experts Tribe will inspire anyone looking to pivot their career. Cowan takes us through her early days at MTV, the allure of New York City's real estate market, and how the COVID-19 pandemic became a catalyst for her innovative platform that offers over 200 business opportunities. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Independent Photo Imagers IPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry. Photo Imaging CONNECT The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, N Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Overcoming fear in business leadership, with Joe Hart, Dale Carnegie | 11 May 2023 | 00:28:06 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Joe Hart, president and CEO, Dale Carnegie and Associates Inc. In this interview, Hart talks about the Dale Carnegie course program, leadership, overcoming fear in business, and resolving conflicts. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Creating community with a camera store, with Mark Comon, Paul’s Photo | 04 May 2023 | 00:27:56 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Mark Comon, Paul’s Photo and Creative Photo Academy, Torrance, Calif. In this interview, Comon talks about being a second-generation camera store owner, building relationships in a community, and using creativity as a Paul’s Photo in Torrance, Calif., which has been an area fixture in since company founder Paul Comon started selling cameras in 1961. Today, the store offers top camera brands and accessories, photo printing, workshops, classes, and events for photographers of all skill levels. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Growth in the European photo products market with Jeremy Wills, Futuresource | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:48:14 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Jeremy Wills, principal analyst, pro displays and imaging, for Futuresource Consulting. In this wide-ranging interview, Wills discusses the growth opportunities for the photo output markets in various European countries, how various regions differ from each other, the shift to mobile apps, and more. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Building a photography career as a young entrepreneur, Audrey Tappan | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:25:40 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Audrey Tappan, branding photographer. In this interview, Tappan talks about her journey to become a working photographer, using tried-and-true networking techniques. Tappan grew up in rural Florida with two entrepreneurial parents who taught her what hard work looked like and how networking is king. Based out of NYC, Tappan specializes in fashion and product photography and loves helping freelancers find their brand and vision. She constantly explores the latest trends in visual branding, ensuring her projects are “scorching hot, and has consulted many fellow entrepreneurs on how they can also find their fire.” While Tappan has her own otherworldly aesthetic, she listens to her clients and collaborates on vision. MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Supporting sustainability in graphic arts and printing, with Rick Bellamy, Inflecton and Dscoop | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:25:31 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Rick Bellamy, managing partner of the Inflecton and executive chair of Dscoop. In this interview, Bellamy talks about developing sustainability standards and best practices for the printing industry, and how this can drive a triple bottom line for benefiting people, the planet, and profits. He also talks about the upcoming Dscoop Edge World Expo, where the Dead Pixels Society will host photo-specific education and events. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Growing the app-to-store print market, with Bruce Seymour, Autopilot Print | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:34:47 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Bruce Seymour, managing director, US, of Autopilot Print. In this interview, Seymour talks about the company’s decade-long history offering print-to-retail mobile apps, customer trends, the never-ending value of the photo print, and mass-market photo category success factors. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Creativity as a driver of photo business, with Wendi Flores and Steve Klinetobe | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:36:53 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Wendi Flores, of Foto Crush, and Steve Klinetobe, of Odd Comma. In this interview, Flores and Klinetobe talk about how photo companies can use creativity to boost sales and be more effective than ever before.
Flores is a well-known creative force in the photo imaging market. Established in 2011, Foto Crush was created to look beyond the industry's one-art-style-fits-all approach, to one driven by the creative pursuits of our customers. The company creates photo cards, stationery, and gifts for major retailers like Snapfish, Walmart, Walgreens, Fuji, and Redbubble. Odd Comma is a word-first agency founded by creative director and copywriter Steve Klinetobe. He has worked with some of the world’s largest brands: HP, Microsoft, Nike, Disney, Dreamworks, Sony, eHarmony, Amazon, Leatherman, and Nickelodeon. MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Growing the digital printing community, with Peter van Teeseling, Dscoop | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:23:45 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Peter van Teeseling, executive director, Dscoop. In this interview, van Teeseling talks about the history of the Dscoop organization, the value of community and highlights from the upcoming Dscoop Edge World Expo St. Louis. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Supporting the school photography and yearbook industry with David Crandall, SPOA | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:38:19 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with David Crandall, executive director of the School Photographers of America (SPOA). Crandall talks about the association’s upcoming conference, developing the school photography boot camp, and ways members can be more involved. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Expanding from digital printing to personalized photo, with Joe Montalbano, Advertek Printing | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:17:41 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Joe Montalbano, co-CEO of Advertek Printing. In this interview, Montalbano talks about the start of the company’s digital printing business and its expansion into the personalized photo printing market. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Preserving Personal Narratives: How Remento is Transforming Family Storytelling | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:28:19 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What if you could preserve the voices and stories of your loved ones for generations, just like hiring a top-notch biographer? Join us as we speak with Charlie Greene, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Remento, a startup revolutionizing how we capture and treasure personal narratives. Greene shares his deeply personal journey, sparked by a childhood of cherished home videos and profound family experiences, which led him to create a platform that makes documenting life stories accessible and heartfelt for everyone. Through Remento, families can now turn simple voice recordings into beautifully crafted memoirs, preserving the emotional resonance of a loved one's voice in a tangible way. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Independent Photo Imagers IPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry. Photo Imaging CONNECT The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, N Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Expanding AI technology in photo apps, with Timur Khabirov, Prequel | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:29:12 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Timur Khabirov, co-founder and CEO of Prequel, the mobile photo and video editing platform. In this interview, Khabirov talked about the history of the popular app, the philosophy that is driving its growth, and the potential for AI-driven photo and video content. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Rejuvenating the WPPI show, with George Varanakis | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:19:14 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with George Varanakis, strategic advisor of the WPPI Photo Group, part of the Emerald Exhibitions company. Varanakis started his industry career at WPPI/Rangefinder and was among the team that built WPPI into a must-attend photography event. Now, after a sojourn into video-streaming and education startup, he’s returned to WPPI. In this interview, Varanakis shares the challenges and opportunities for growing events in the post-COVID market. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Learning to love email marketing, with Kendra Corman | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:30:05 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with marketer Kendra Corman. In this interview, Corman talks about ways businesses can build their email lists and create content that engages customers and builds relationships. Corman has more than 15 years of marketing experience working with one of the top brands in the world all the way down to solopreneurs just starting out. Her passion is making sure that marketing expertise is affordable and accessible to all businesses. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Build strong business relationships with gifts, with Steve Buzogany, the Appreciation Advocate | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:20:37 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Steve Buzogany, founder and CEO of the Appreciation Advocate. In this interview, Buzogany talks about ways businesses can show appreciation to customers throughout the year, not just at the holidays. He recommends personalized business gifts, not logo’d promotional merchandise. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Reinventing a volume photography business, with Eric Miller, MillerFoto | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:32:09 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! In this special 100th episode, Gary Pageau talks again with our very first guest, Eric Miller, of MillerFoto. Since the launch of the Dead Pixels Society podcast in March, 2020, the global pandemic reshaped how many businesses operate. Volume photography is no different, and Miller walks us through the decisions he made to reinvent his business operations and marketing practices. These changes included outsourcing production and ramping up video marketing. MillerFoto is a woman-owned school photography and yearbook company based in Metairie, La. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Reliving family memories with photos, with Lisa McCabe, Capture | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:24:30 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau talks with Lisa McCabe, president of Capture. In this interview, McCabe talks about the rebranding of YesVideo to Capture, how technology has changed the company’s offerings and how memories are the core of the consumer photography business. Capture (formerly YesVideo) is one of the leading photo and video media transfer companies. Capture helps users digitize all formats of older media so they can easily view and share them with friends and family forever, and from any device. MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Building your brand, with Anika Jackson, Your Brand Amplified | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:29:20 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Anika Jackson, founder of Your Brand Amplified. In this interview, Jackson talks about branding and social media practices for small and medium-sized businesses. Jackson is the founder and chief strategist for Your Brand Amplified, a marketing and communications agency, and host of the podcast by the same name. As a Marcom executive, she has done it all including experiential marketing/event production, launch marketing, public relations, digital, and influencer throughout her multiple-decade career. She is also an adjunct professor at USC. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Launching a film processor, with Gary Wong, FilmNeverDie | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:22:58 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau talks with Gary Wong, co-founder of FilmNeverDie, a professional lab in Australia. As the film processing business continues, there’s a growing need for replacement processing equipment. Wong’s company developed its own rotary film processor, the CP800, first as a Kickstarter project and then as a product to sell. In this interview, Wong talks about the business, why they chose to build a film processor, and what it takes to build a film-oriented photo business. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Reinvigorating a school portrait business with Mark Hommerding, SchoolPictures.com | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:24:29 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Mark Hommerding, president of SchoolPictures.com in Ypsilanti, MI. In this interview, Hommerding talks about his long career in the volume photography business, including stints with Jolesch, Herff Jones, and Lifetouch, before taking over SchoolPictures.com. Since the takeover, the business has doubled, which has brought with it management challenges. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Growing a portrait business with Lisa Staff | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:36:59 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Lisa Staff, of Hilton Head, S.C.-based photography studio, Lisa Staff Photography. In this interview, Staff talks about brand strategy, reinventing your business, and lessons learned from decades of location shooting. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Unlocking the Stories Behind Our Possessions: The Artifcts Innovation with Ellen Goodwin | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:31:02 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What if your possessions could tell stories as rich and vivid as your own memories? Join us as we explore this intriguing possibility with Ellen Goodwin, co-founder of Artifcts, a platform revolutionizing how we preserve sentimental value in our belongings. Goodwin shares her personal journey sparked by a poignant experience with inherited belongings, which led to the creation of Artifcts. Discover how this innovative tool blends inventory with personal stories, offering a seamless way to document the emotional significance of items for future generations. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Independent Photo Imagers IPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry. Photo Imaging CONNECT The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, N Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Building a sustainable specialty retail business, with Peter Mohr | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:29:05 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Peter Mohr, business coach and entrepreneur. Mohr helps entrepreneurs transform their frustrations into freedoms by using a variety of frameworks that help them cut through the chaos and overwhelm of running a business. With more than 27 years as a business owner, he's refined many of his tips, tools, and techniques in the trenches within his own businesses. In this interview, Mohr discusses the reality of specialty retailing, using his own experience operating two Shoetopia retail stores in Ontario, Canada. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Preserving family memories and history, with Mitch Goldstone, ScanMyPhotos | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:23:57 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Mitch Goldstone, CEO of ScanMyPhotos.com. In this episode, Goldstone talks about his beginnings as a one-hour photo lab operator and developing one of the first volume photo scanning operations. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Improving Your SEO with Brandon Leibowitz | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:25:20 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Brandon Leibowitz, the founder of SEO Optimizers. SEO Optimizers is a digital marketing company focusing on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales, leads, etc. In this interview, Leibowitz talks about the importance of backlinks, optimizing images, and how to obtain more organic reach on Google. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Building a new photo economy with Ori Guttin, Viewbug | 20 Nov 2022 | 00:23:08 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Ori Guttin, co-founder of Viewbug. In this episode, Guttin talks about the tools developed for photographers for minting NFTs and its newest innovation, Viewbug Coins. Viewbug Coins allow users to earn coins, give them to other users, and to spend them on prizes. Viewbug is a long-standing community of millions of photographers that challenges and rewards creativity. The app has been recognized by Apple as an "App of the Day" and "New Apps We Love". Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Incentivize your customers with Marco Torres | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:28:08 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Marco Torres. Torres is the Founder of MarketingBoost.com, he has helped thousands of business owners worldwide boost sales and scale their businesses by as much as 5-fold through the use of incentive-based marketing. He teaches entrepreneurs how to soar sales & marketing through the use of “Value-Add-Incentives” instead of discounts. His Facebook Groups combined are home to more than 80,000 active business owners who are raking in sales with his advice and amazingly affordable travel incentive subscription program. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Entrepreneurship and imaging with Guy Kawasaki | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:41:44 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Back in 2008, Gary Pageau interviewed entrepreneur and author Guy Kawasaki at the Ice Oasis ice rink, just prior to Kawasaki's ice hockey match. The audio was never published but, with Guy's permission, we're now publishing it. In 2008, the tech world was a very different place, so some of the company names and technologies may seem outdated and quaint, but the conversation covered broader topics that I think are still interesting to consider. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Extraordinary women with cameras, with Darcy Reed | 15 Oct 2022 | 00:15:10 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Darcy Reed, author of the new book for children, "Extraordinary Women with Cameras: 35 Photographers Who Changed How We See the World." The book, featuring illustrations by Vanessa Perez, captures the stories of iconic female photographers, including Dorothea Lange’s haunting portraits of American history, Margaret Bourke- White’s bravery as the first female war correspondent in WWII, Florestine Perrault Collins’ influential images depicting Black life in the 1920s, and Anne Geddes’ joyful and elaborately-staged portraits of adorable babies. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Creating the life you want in photography with Rose and Timmy Coleman | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:39:39 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Rose and Timmy Coleman of Center Stage Photos. The Colemans talk about how they were able to structure their successful sports photography business around their family through the use of modern technology and services. Rose is the co-owner of Center Stage Photos, a sports photography company she started in 2016 with her husband Timmy. As a second-generation photographer with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Rose Coleman lives and breathes photography. Based in Oklahoma, the pair travel around the U.S. photographing sports teams and clubs. At home on their ranch in Central Oklahoma, the two spend time with their three kids and work on finishing their own studio on the property. MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Declutter your photo life with Adam Pratt | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:28:14 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with photo organizer Adam Pratt. Pratt talks about photo organization, workflow, benefits of camera scans, and much more. Pratt also talks about his new book, Declutter Your Photo Life, offering a straightforward step-by-step workflow to bring users complete control and creating a calming order out of your photo chaos. Pratt is the owner of Chaos To Memories, a photo organizing business based in Wheaton, IL. MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Building a commercial photography business with Robert Lowdon | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:29:37 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with commercial photographer Robert Lowdon. Lowdon talks about starting out as a new commercial photographer, building his portfolio, and adapting the business to changing market conditions. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| The Art and Business of Photography with Lesle Lane | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:26:07 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Discover how resilience and creativity blend in the world of photography with Lesli Lane, an inspiring third-generation photographer from Studio 13 in Indianapolis. Lane shares her journey from a family legacy in portrait and wedding photography to her unique niche in corporate and commercial photography. Her background as a national ice skating competitor has honed her adaptability and competitive spirit, guiding her through the challenges of an industry that demands both creative vision and business savvy. Learn about her innovative strategies, from embracing new technologies to building a robust team, all while maintaining a strong client focus. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Independent Photo Imagers IPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Photo Imaging CONNECT The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, N Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Creating the digital inkjet printing market, with John Doe, JONDO | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:24:34 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with John Doe, the owner of JONDO. In this interview, Doe talks about the early days of high-quality digital inkjet printing, inventing "giclee," and bringing digital photography into fine-art printing. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Highlights of the upcoming SPAC 2023 conference | 27 Aug 2022 | 00:28:52 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Calvin Harrell, board member, and Coree Cooper, SPAC gal, about the SPAC 2023 conference. In this episode, Harrell and Cooper talk about the features and events that make the SPAC conference different. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Building a subscription photo gallery service with Daniel Agee, Glass | 12 Aug 2022 | 00:45:18 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Daniel Agee, head of community and marketing for year-old photography startup, Glass. Agee discusses the company's drive to create a company based on photography, not algorithms or data mining. A subscription-based service, Glass began as an iOS-only app but recently announced a web version. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Visual 1st Visual 1st is the premier global conference focused on the photo and video ecosystem. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Providing magical theme park experiences with Lee Palmer, Kodak Moments | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:26:29 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Lee Palmer, EMEA-APAC Region Business Manager, Kodak Moments, about the company's new exclusive official On-site Imaging Provider for Disneyland Paris. Palmer discusses how Kodak Moments is working with this high-profile client to deliver an innovative photographic experience for guests. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Visual1st conference with Hans Hartman | 29 Jul 2022 | 00:25:07 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Hans Hartman, chair of the Visual1st conference, about the next in-person edition of the Visual1st conference. The highly-regarded Visual1st conference returns to the Golden Gate Club at the Presidio, San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 4-5, 2022. The event features four panels, product demos, and fireside chats on topics like adding video to photo apps, sustainability, visual commerce, and visual content rights. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Trends in wedding and portrait photography with Zenfolio | 16 Jul 2022 | 00:36:24 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Pamela Vachon and Keith Barraclough about Zenfolio's recent industry survey of photographers, the changes wrought by COVID, and how technology is changing how photographers work. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Visual 1st Visual 1st is the premier global conference focused on the photo and video ecosystem. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Trends in sports and volume photography with Jeff Gump, Gump Solutions | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:32:24 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Jeff Gump, Gump Solutions, about insights from the recent SPOA conference, trends in sports photography, digital delivery, and much more. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Wedding and event photography trends with Olivia Pageau | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:21:05 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! In this special Father's Day episode, Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Olivia Pageau, a marketing and events expert, about trends in the event and wedding photography industry. She talks about what traits high-end wedding and event venues are looking for in wedding photographer partners, trends wedding photography, and why the classic black-and-white portrait remains wall-worthy. MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Opening new markets for graphics and mural printing, with Paul Baron, The Wall Printer | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:24:53 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Paul Baron, serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of The Wall Printer. Founded in 2019, The Wall Printer is a way to print vertically on drywall, brick, glass, tile, vinyl, cement, or wood. The printer provides for digital image printing, indoors or outdoors, on any surface, with original art or signage. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Recruiting and retaining employees, with Carrie Schochet, Purple Squirrel Advisors | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:15:26 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Carrie Schochet, founder and CEO, Purple Squirrel Advisors, an executive recruiting firm. In this episode, Schochet talks about employment trends, tactics for attracting employees, and modern workplace culture. MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Berti Skenderasi's Journey from Albania to School Photography Innovator in America | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:42:52 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What if the journey to success meant reinventing yourself in an entirely new industry and a new country? Berti Skenderasi's story begins in Albania and winds through a diverse career path, eventually landing him in the volume photography business in the United States. Through determination, resilience, and a touch of serendipity, Skenderasi shifted from politics and computer repair to discovering his true calling behind the camera. Hear how his time at Lifetouch ignited a passion for school photography, setting him on a path to build his own thriving business. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Independent Photo Imagers IPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry. Photo Imaging CONNECT The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, N Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Early digital photography, social media and life balance with Brian Solis, author and futurist | 23 Apr 2022 | 00:21:46 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Brian Solis, author and futurist, about the early days of digital cameras, what Kodak got wrong, the growth of social media, and why balancing your life is vitally important. Brian Solis is Global Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, the global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM). His work at Salesforce focuses on thought leadership and research that explores digital transformation, innovation and disruption, CX, commerce, and the cognitive enterprise. Brian Solis has been called “one of the greatest digital analysts of our time.” He is also a world-renowned keynote speaker and an award-winning author of eight best-selling books including, X: The Experience When Business Meets Design, What’s the Future of Business, and The End of Business as Usual. In his latest book, Lifescale: How to live a more creative, productive and happy life, Solis tackles the struggles of living in a world rife with constant digital distractions. His model for “Lifescaling” helps readers overcome the unforeseen consequences of living a digital life to break away from diversions, focus on what’s important, spark newfound creativity and unlock new possibilities. MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Growing volume industry leadership with David Crandall and Tim McCain | 16 Apr 2022 | 00:32:06 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with David Crandall, executive director of the School Photographers of America, and Tim McCain, CRO of ImageQuix/PhotoLynx to discuss the importance of the upcoming MVP and SPOA conferences for the volume photography industry. Crandall and McCain talk about the importance of leadership development in the business world and how the MVP and SPOA conferences differ from other photo industry events. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||
| Mastering Marketing Discipline with Tim Fitzpatrick, Rialto Marketing | 09 Apr 2022 | 00:27:52 | |
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Tim Fitzpatrick, president of Rialto Marketing. Fitzpatrick discusses the three most important aspects of marketing for small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as the metrics they should use to gauge their success. Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. | |||