MINI episode | Is social media essential for your success?

In this week’s mini solo episode (140) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m exploring the question whether you can build a successful career as a food photographer, blogger or content creator without social media.

Here's exactly what you can expect from today's episode...

• I share how the idea for this week’s podcast episode came about.
• I outline what I mean when I say ‘social media’.
• I outline the pros and cons of excluding social media from your creative business.
• I explore the alternative places on which you can build your business, that aren’t social media platforms.
• I outline why knowing your goal is vital to deciding how and where to build your business.
• I explain why you need to build robust marketing channels if you refrain from having a meaningful presence on social media.
• I mention why I consider YouTube an essential platform to be on for anyone not on social media!
• I share why understanding the impact of AI and CHATGPT in our industry is vital!
• I argue that social media will help you build a long term successful and sustainable career.
• I explain what to share on social media for maximum impact.
• I outline why versatility and creative evolution helps build sustainable careers!
• I share exactly how clients search for and decide to hire photographers! 
• I chat about building a personal brand and why it matters.
• I share how you can learn to perfect your social media strategy.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Pre-order HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOD FAMOUS HERE  and sign up for your pre-order bonus.
• My book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography
• Find out more about my Fearless Focus Mastermind and Mentoring program for food photographers and food bloggers HERE 
• AI, Substack and the future of food writing, with Dianne Jacob – Eat Capture Share Podcast episode number 117
• AI & food photography - All you need to know, Eat Capture Share Podcast episode number 130
• How to start a mailing list. Your 10 list-building questions answered! Read more about it in this blog post HERE
• Should you start a YouTube channel? – Eat Capture Share podcast episode 125
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE