“Focus on One Thing” with Scott Proposki (GWTW873)

When you cross paths with someone whose mission is incredibly clear, it’s hard not to want that clarity for yourself. Scott Proposki is a photographer, entrepreneur, and author; his mission is to help photographers all around the world to build a business to last a lifetime. In our conversation, Scott shares stories from his journey living the photography dream—National Geographic, events at the White House, corporate client shoots, millions in sales—then losing it all in 2020, and rebuilding from nothing. We talk about the role of listening in storytelling, the importance of self-awareness, crafting a 25-year plan, doing one thing instead of 20, why photographers aren’t screwed, and why photography is more relevant than ever before.

Show Links

• Scott Proposki
• Camera Focus: What Photography Teaches About Business, Life, and Success by Scott Proposki
• We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Making Something by Amie McNee
• New England Patriots
• Bill Belichick on Instagram
• Watch Mr. Polaroid on PBS
• Wall Street Journal Podcasts
• Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries
• Episode photo from Envato Elements: Snow covered mountain peaks, Monte Rosa Piedmont, Italy