S2 #2 - Niches, Values and Networks w/ Emma Alexander

More on the Trekpak system that Tom uses in his cases

Osprey Bag - Rolling Transporter 120 - great travelling suitcase for when traveling with kit such as lighting

Tenba Roadie Camera Bag - Gregs latest purchase

Snapperstuff - A good UK resource for ThinkTank Products run by photography professionals

45L Peak Design Travel Bag used by both Tom and Greg

Jasons Cases

Panostore lid organiser

CRDBAG

Nanuk bags

Keyboard Maestro - The software recommended by Tom and loved by Emma

Tom Barnes ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page

Tom Barnes Gear page

The software Emma uses to run the company: Confluence

Tom and Greg’s recommendation for running your own CRM: Notion

Other softwares mentioned for use as CRM or just to help project plan: Jeera / Trello / Hubspot

Cost Of Doing Business calculations - three tabs - ‘LIVING’, ‘PROFIT’ and ‘PENSION’

Think about your network/your tribe - Building Creative Resilience: maintain inspiration and overcome isolation

Power of accountability - personal board of advisors - mentors —> diversity is important

What are your values - what drives you? What is your vision? Why do you love it?

The importance of having Niche - values form a core part of this

Big takeaway - Lead with the work you want to attract

More on the concept of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) - the minimum thing I have to do to test my idea



Desert Island Camera

Mamiya RB67

Desert Island Book

I Witness - Tom Stoddart