060 - Fail Out - Living Life as a Freelancer - Adam Cole Interview

Adam Cole is a freelance photographer, videographer, filmmaker and director based out of Dallas, Texas. He has a thirst for continued growth and for delivering his absolute best. I had the privilege of meeting Adam in New Mexico a few months back, while on set for a large commercial project. I was instantly drawn to his personality and his care for quality.

Freelancing is one of the most common subjects I get asked about, and with Adam being in town on a project, it was a great opportunity to have a transparent freelancing conversation.

DISCLAIMER - We're two dudes who make a living with our cameras. We are on the climb and still struggle, just like many of you. We do not have all the answers but, in this episode we attempt to have an open and honest conversation about freelancing.

I hope you find value in this.Thanks for tuning in!

059 - Life is Pure Joy - Trust God, Work Hard and Keep Moving - Jackie Hoegger Interview

Jackie Hoegger is a successful entrepreneur who has built two companies of her own from the ground up, and has nurtured and influenced hundreds more. She is the founder and CEO of the award winning advertising agency, Hoegger Communications.

She's a philanthropist, a fashionista, a leader. She is someone who so passionately cares about her community. She has an unrelenting work ethic, like no one else I've met in my entire life. She loves Jesus. She loves M&Ms. She loves cows.

She loves to inspire others and help raise them up to reach their dreams and be their best. She is a mother figure to me, as well as a direct mentor. Please, help me give a huge Steady Focused welcome to my friend, Mrs. Jackie Hoegger.

Key takeaways from this interview:

02:21 - Growing up on a dairy farm

04:00 - "When did you fall in love with fashion?"

04:46 - The beginning of Vive Paris

06:16 - "Where do you draw confidence from?"

07:58 - "One of biggest failures - what did learn from that?"

11:13 - Driven by fear of failure

12:37 - Work ethic and reputation

13:43 - Jackie's first impressions of Simeon

14:42 - Building a team

15:11 - One of biggest successes in life

15:56 - Never becoming mediocre or complacent

16:39 - Ultimate goals and dreams

19:35 - Trust in God, work hard and keep moving

20:12 - Advice to hungry seekers (be grateful - get up and go get it)

21:01 - Learn from failures

22:14 - How to deal with fear, failure, anxiety and self-doubt

23:25 - Accepting anxiety

24:06 - Heroes

30:27 - Life is pure joy. You have to embrace it and go after it. Who knows what will happen next.

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For more information:

Jackie Hoegger & Hoegger Communications
http://teamhoegger.com
http://instagram.com/hoeggercommunications
http://facebook.com/hoeggercommunications
http://youtube.com/hoeggercomm

Simeon Hendrix & Steady Focused
http://steadyfocused.com
http://facebook.com/simeonhendrix
http://instagram.com/simeonhendrix

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058 - Use Your Passion to Help Others - Jeanette Charos Interview

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Jeanette Charos is the Marketing Director for Downtown Wichita Falls Development. She’s a passionate creative who’s only jobs - ever - have somehow involved the camera. From working at a movie theater straight out of highschool to running equipment behind the scenes at our local NBC television affiliate to shooting news to producing commercials to now, marketing a nonprofit for Downtown Wichita Falls Development.

Jeanette is a talented photographer, videographer and storyteller. She was voted one of Wichita Falls’ top 20 individuals under 40 years old. She’s a self made woman with nearly two decades of professional creative work under her belt. She is young, driven, passionate and I respect this woman tremendously.

Key takeaways:

02:04 “Why do you love Downtown Wichita Falls?”

06:40 - Importance of Prop G Bond Election

09:44 - Typical day living Downtown Wichita Falls

12:58 - Wichita Falls being is it’s own unique city with it’s own unique culture VS trying to copy another

15:35 - Who is Simon? Hint - he’s got alot of fur and likes to eat socks!

17:42 - Where do you see Downtown Wichita Falls in the next 10, 15, 20 years?

19:23 - Jeanette’s evolution as a creative

26:10 - Moving from an all time low, difficult situation into a new found, deeper love - evolution, staying the course, pushing through and receiving amazing results

29:12 - Let’s talk hair!

30:06 - Best advice ever received or a phrase repeat to self - You got this.

31:36 - Take pride in where you are. Use your passions to help others

For more information:
Wichita Falls Downtown Development:
http://downtownwf.com
http://facebook.com/downtownproud
http://instagram.com/downtownwf

Steady Focused & Simeon Hendrix:
http://steadyfocused.com
http://instagram.com/simeonhendrix
http://facebook.com/simeonhendrix