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[@adelantegallery881]

Oh boy, that 2nd question spoke to me!! I'm going to share a little of my story here, just in case it helps someone else. in my art biz I was a pretty big fish in a small pond in the midwest. Lots of awesome artists, plus my own custom photography. I decided, after lots of research to duplicate my success from my biz in the midwest to the pacific nw, in a small town with 500,000 tourists here for 5 months of the year. I did manage a long transition for this. The new beginning seemed promising at first and then took a nose dive. Lots of expense in re locating and setting up anew. So things can go south pretty quick even after a lot of thought and transition. I'm glad I did it, learned a lot.However, long story short, I'm still feeling the financial pain of re location. (no pain about quality of life, though, great scenery and I love it here). But oh my, what a fall. Now in the midst of re structuring, tapping my years of knowledge on the subject of art, the artists I represent, the process and inspiration, the 'behind the scenes of creatives', running a gallery and insights into choosing art (all mediums) to add a little Joy to life. Large gallery and overhead, no more. On Line now and the studio is open by appointment. I loved, loved what you said about 'duplicate your success' the steps you took to create your 'successful' biz and to focus on one thing. I have so many ideas, but one, I keep coming back to so I am going to run with that one while looking at what worked for my first biz. Thanks so much! Great content as always.

[@jimcrotty]

Outstanding point regarding growing your creative practice - per say - out from mastering your base talent/work. Brene Brown is a great example too. The more narrow focus in building a career just within one particular channel may be more of holdover from the corporate mindset that so many people bring with them when learning photography and growing their practice.

[@GustavThuesen]

Chase, I think there are a few of us who would enjoy listening to these nuggets of knowledge while on the go - please make it into a podcast. All the best, Gustav.

[@NickVanHouse]

Gustav Thuesen i second this. Get a sponsor for these on a podcast. One 30 second ad in between questions and done.

[@MUENTERMEDIA]

That would be really nice :-) So much value in theses videos!

[@jasonhill7422]

I think you have some decent web content and I like hearing from you. I feel as though I can relate to you. You are kinda like me, I'm 37 years old and have some experience under my belt. In this video you make the assumption that depth on ones career leads to more breadth. I think that this is the case in a lot of instances, but not all instances. Perhaps, working in research for instance would likely make you knowledgeable about creating budgets for a grant or facilitating collaborative relationships. Not always the case, I've heard of instances where individuals have worked for a Fortune 500 company and did only one thing for like 6-8 years and came out not knowing anything more about how the real world works. best, Jason

[@MATZ302]

Passion is KEY thanks chase... waiting for this to become daily baby

[@jamescpeckhamcali]

"If you want to take the island, burn the boats!" Nice!!

[@ericallnight]

Super good one Chase. Thanks!!!

[@steinchen1843]

You are so nice you help me so much. I think I can learn much from you with my 14 years

[@jumaanecabrera8091]

Great answers to great questions! Thx Chase!

[@ernestaverburg8729]

Love it, Chase! Do you think your sports background may have played a role in your story to success, too?

[@modernspirituality]

Awesome, thanks chase.

[@teddy00b]

Hey Chase, just a quick follow up for the first question you answered in the video. You said master one thing then you'll have the blueprint, but does it same time to master the second thing as the first one did? and the third as the second and so on?

[@DonGiannatti]

Super tight answer, Chase. This is stellar info.

[@jamescpeckhamcali]

Don Giannatti I bought your Creative Live Lighting Essentials course back in 2012. Still review it from time to time! Great course!!

[@DonGiannatti]

James Peckham Thanks James. I really enjoyed doing that.

[@stanchung69]

I nodded many many many many times. Be great a one thing and it opens doors.

[@brettneilsenphotography]

But Josh asked how can you combine nice public stuff with edgy work