Are you just starting out as a creative entrepreneur? Or maybe you have been running your business for a while now, but you need some step-by-step guidance to take your business to the next level? No matter where you are at in your journey as a creative business owner, this show will help. My name is Jai Long. I'm an unconventional business coach for the creative minds and bizniz hearts, with my own thriving creative business. My mission is to empower you to gain more confidence, reach your goals, and take control of your own adventure.
In this episode of Make Your Break, we dive deep with Kelsey McCormick, the visionary founder of Coming Up Roses, a creative studio that helps entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful, structured businesses. With a background collaborating with iconic brands like Coachella and Katy Perry, Kelsey has mastered the art of launching campaigns that bloom into success.
We explore her journey from big-name campaigns to creating her own thriving business during the pandemic, and she reveals the number-one strategy that creatives often overlook: building and nurturing an email list. Kelsey also unpacks her unique approach to teaching launch strategies through her live course and membership, designed specifically for "wiggly creatives" looking to bring structure and consistency to their sales process.
By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with:
Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, a service provider, or simply someone ready to elevate your brand, Kelsey's wisdom will inspire you to take action and superbloom your business.
Find Kelsey McCormick on Instagram: @Cominguproses.co
Coming Up Roses Website: https://cominguproses.co/
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In this special episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long celebrates the launch of his new program, Digital Ads, by offering free training on how creatives can use digital ads to grow their businesses. Jai explores the fundamentals of digital advertising, discussing the pros and cons, and highlighting why paid ads can be a game-changer—if you’re ready.
Learn why simply turning on an ad doesn’t guarantee results and why a successful campaign starts with an optimized sales funnel. Jai also shares insights on mindset and strategy, helping you understand if ads align with your business goals. If you’ve ever considered running ads but hesitated due to cost or complexity, this episode will clarify how ads can expand your brand visibility and increase revenue predictably. Tune in and find out if digital ads could be the next step in your business journey!
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In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long chats with Claudia, a creative entrepreneur who recently relocated to a new town and is facing the challenges of rebuilding her photography business from scratch.
Together, they explore the power of adopting the underdog mentality, focusing on how to break into new markets by building genuine connections and leveraging the energy of being new and fresh in a community.
Jai shares his insights on why connecting with people directly holds more value than any other marketing strategy, how to approach new relationships without asking for anything in return, and the importance of prioritising high-value tasks.
Whether you're starting over in a new town or simply trying to revitalize your business, this episode is packed with practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you thrive.
Tune in to learn how to embrace the power of time, energy, and connection to create opportunities and expand your creative business.
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In this episode of Make Your Break, we sit down with Carissa, a photographer and creative hustler who recently moved across the country and had to start her business from scratch—again. Carissa shares the real challenges of uprooting her established brand and rebuilding from the ground up, while also navigating personal transformations.
We dive into the strategies she used to connect with a new community, build relationships, and hustle her way to success in a completely new environment. Whether you're moving or just looking to shake up your creative business, this episode is packed with insights on how to go back to basics, nurture connections, and stay focused when it feels like you're starting all over again.
Tune in to learn how Carissa leveraged her experiences, took bold actions, and overcame challenges to grow her business once again. If you're ready to make a fresh start, this one's for you!
Find Carissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkandfir
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Welcome to "Make Your Break with Jai Long," the podcast where we break down the mindset, strategies, and financial know-how that will help you achieve your creative business goals and build lasting wealth.
In this episode, Jai Long walks you through five powerful money principles every creative entrepreneur should know:
1. Make More Money – Stop playing small and learn how to scale your earnings.
2. Understand Taxes – Maximise your profits by knowing how to navigate tax laws smartly.
3. Invest Before Tax – Discover how to invest in assets before taxes to reduce your taxable income.
4. Compounding – Learn the power of compounding to grow your wealth over time.
5. Diversification – Avoid over-diversification and master the art of focused investing.
Whether you're just starting out or already thriving, these financial insights will help you think bigger, act smarter, and achieve financial freedom faster.
Tune in for real talk, actionable advice, and success stories proving anything possible when you play the long game. Let's make your break!
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In this episode of Make Your Break, Episode 300!! Jai Long shares his insights from a recent hike through challenging weather and how the experiences on the trail mirror challenges in business and creativity.
Jai outlines six powerful lessons inspired by nature’s storms and how we can apply them to our entrepreneurial journeys.
Whether it's navigating tough situations, fostering resilience, or understanding when to lead and follow, Jai connects each lesson back to business, growth, and personal success.
If you're ready to face your own storms head-on, tune in for actionable inspiration!
Timestamps:
3:26 – Introduction: How hiking relates to business and creativity
3:57 – Lesson 1: Embracing the storm in business and life
6:00 – Overcoming fear and pushing through challenges
9:05 – The benefit of facing challenges head-on
10:50 – Lesson 2: Building resilience through repeated challenges
12:35 – Resilience in entrepreneurship: showing up again and again
15:07 – Lesson 3: The value of small stresses for long-term growth
17:02 – Pushing limits and challenging yourself to grow
17:53 – Lesson 4: Strength in community and lifting others up
20:11 – The importance of helping those around you succeed
21:33 – Lesson 5: How you do one thing is how you do everything
24:02 – Understanding the impact of consistency in all areas of life
26:11 – Lesson 6: Knowing when to lead and when to follow
28:32 – Reflections from the hike: applying these lessons to business
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In this special episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long offers an exclusive one-on-one mentoring session to a lucky winner who left a review for the podcast last month!
Listen in as they dive deep into pricing strategies, booking challenges, and how to stop offering unnecessary extras that might be devaluing your service.
Jai shares actionable tips on flipping the script to get clients to sell themselves on your services and reveals the power of creating valuable work—even for free. Plus, find out how to build an automated booking system to save time and streamline your business. This episode is packed with insights for photographers and creatives looking to grow their businesses!
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Have you ever felt out of sync with your business, like something’s off, but you're unsure what it is? In this episode of Make Your Break, host Jai Long sits down with Annemie Tonken, host of This Can't Be That Hard podcast, to dive into actionable strategies for aligning with your goals.
Together, they explore pricing, branding, and making small but impactful adjustments to create a business that truly reflects your vision.
Whether you're a photographer or any creative entrepreneur, these insights will help you refine your approach and get back on track. Stick around for some eye-opening moments that might just transform your business!
Find Annemie Tonken on her Podcast 'This Can't Be That Hard' https://www.thiscantbethathard.com/podcast
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In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long chats with Sabrina, the founder of Turning Page Photo Co and an international wedding photographer. Sabrina shares her incredible journey from feeling lost in her business to crossing the six-figure mark. She opens up about the personal and business challenges she faced, including relocating her business from Alaska to Florida and prioritizing mental health as a crucial foundation for success. Jai and Sabrina discuss the power of a strong "why," the importance of loving your craft, and the mindset shifts that can unlock financial and personal growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, passion, and the deeper work behind thriving as a creative entrepreneur.
Find Sabrina's Work: https://theturningpagephotoco.com/
The Turning Page Photo Co on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theturningpagephotoco/
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Jai Long's Website: https://jailong.co/
Apply for the Six-Figure Business Map: https://sixfigurebusinessmap.com/apply-podcast
Join Metamorphosis: https://jointhemetamorphosis.com/
Say hi To Jai Long on Instagram: @Jailong.co
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Wedding Photography Summit - https://weddingphotographysummit.com/
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In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai Long dives deep into the art of sales calls, email templates, and effective client communication. Tune in as Jai walks you through each step of the client journey—from that initial inquiry email to closing deals and securing five-star reviews. You'll hear practical tips, real-life examples, and even a role play session to demonstrate how to handle sales calls with confidence.
This episode features a repurposed clip from Jai’s recent mastermind, packed with actionable advice and invaluable insights for creative entrepreneurs. Don’t miss out on the chance to download Jai’s email templates and follow along as you refine your sales process!
Join Jai Long in this episode of "Make Your Break" as he unveils five essential strategies to transform your website from just visually appealing to a conversion powerhouse.
Learn how to leverage simple yet effective techniques from the biggest names in business to improve user experience and skyrocket your conversion rates.
Tune in to gain actionable insights that you can apply immediately, whether you're refining a single landing page or overhauling your entire site. Don't forget to check out Jai’s upcoming workshop, "The One Funnel," to dive even deeper into these strategies.
Join 'The One Funnel' 3-day workshop: https://stan.store/jailong/p/join-me-at-the-3-day-live-workshop
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Wedding Photography Summit - https://weddingphotographysummit.com/
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