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From Prints to Immersive: How Niche AI Reimagines Volume Photography for Schools, Events, and Theme Parks News Podcasts 

From Prints to Immersive: How Niche AI Reimagines Volume Photography for Schools, Events, and Theme Parks

Gary Pageau ,
The conversation centers on a pivotal shift in volume photography: prints are no longer the endpoint, they’re just one output in a larger, software-driven pipeline. Heath Lassiter of Niche AI traces his roots from Express Digital and mentorships that shaped his understanding of workflows across schools, theme parks, events, and cruise lines. That background sets the stage for a pragmatic... Read More
Mistake-Proof Your Small Business, with William Holsten News Podcasts 

Mistake-Proof Your Small Business, with William Holsten

Gary Pageau
Ever notice how a new boss “fixes” a process that wasn’t broken—and six months later everyone is quietly doing it the old way again? That loop is costly for small businesses, and we sought a more effective approach. William Holsten, a business mistake prevention specialist, author, and former brand leader, will unpack why errors repeat and how to prevent them with... Read More
Speed, Reliability, and Innovation: Why Dye-Sub Printing Still Matters with Jeffrey Huang, HiTi Digital Podcasts 

Speed, Reliability, and Innovation: Why Dye-Sub Printing Still Matters with Jeffrey Huang, HiTi Digital

Gary Pageau ,
The physical photograph is making a powerful comeback, and dye sublimation printing technology stands at the forefront of this renaissance. In this eye-opening conversation with Jeffrey Huang, Corporate Officer of Taiwan-based HiTi Digital, we explore how this 25-year-old company has positioned itself as a unique force in the printing industry by manufacturing both printers and consumables in-house. What makes dye... Read More
The Blink Factor: Why Customers Choose You in a Split Second Podcasts 

The Blink Factor: Why Customers Choose You in a Split Second

Gary Pageau , , ,
Step into the psychology of branding with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, a veteran branding expert whose career spans creating iconic retail concepts like the Kodak Image Center. This eye-opening conversation challenges fundamental assumptions about what makes customers loyal to brands and why even industry giants sometimes catastrophically misunderstand their own value. Lacroix reveals that true branding begins far deeper than logos or... Read More
Reimagining How Parents Shop for School Photos and Yearbooks, with Captura Podcasts 

Reimagining How Parents Shop for School Photos and Yearbooks, with Captura

Gary Pageau , , , , , ,
School photography is experiencing a renaissance as traditional print products merge with modern technology, according to industry experts Tim McCain and Michele Federschneider from Captura. In a recent Dead Pixel Society podcast, they discussed how the industry is evolving while preserving its core traditions, particularly through yearbooks and data-driven marketing approaches. Captura, formerly known as a collection of brands including... Read More
Humanizing Your Digital Presence, with Wes Towers, Uplift360 Podcasts 

Humanizing Your Digital Presence, with Wes Towers, Uplift360

Gary Pageau
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping business landscapes across industries, Australian entrepreneur Wes Towers offers valuable insights on turning potential AI threats into opportunities. As the founder of Uplift360, a company specializing in websites and SEO for the construction trades, Towers received a business valuation three years ago that identified AI as a significant threat to his entire... Read More
Digital Twins and Virtual Models: The BetterPic Revolution You Didn’t See Coming Podcasts 

Digital Twins and Virtual Models: The BetterPic Revolution You Didn’t See Coming

Gary Pageau , ,
What happens when an entrepreneur with no background in photography or AI sees an opportunity in the headshot market? In this conversation, Ricardo Ghekiere, founder and CEO of BetterPic, reveals how he transformed a small startup he acquired for just $1 into a multimillion-dollar AI imaging company. Ghekiere shares his remarkable journey of growth, from setting what he thought was an ambitious... Read More
Your Team Is Holding You Back, But Not In The Way You Think, with Brandon Pflieger Podcasts 

Your Team Is Holding You Back, But Not In The Way You Think, with Brandon Pflieger

Gary Pageau
What’s really holding your business back from reaching its full potential? The answer might surprise you. In this eye-opening conversation with Brandon Pflieger of Capital Growth Partners, we uncover the often-overlooked foundations of business growth and the uncomfortable truth that many entrepreneurs need to hear. Pflieger brings a refreshing perspective shaped by his diverse background spanning retail, marketing, fitness entrepreneurship, and business consulting.... Read More
The Louisville Lensman Who Built Two Companies By Removing Customer Friction Feature Podcasts 

The Louisville Lensman Who Built Two Companies By Removing Customer Friction

Gary Pageau
Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs spot untapped market opportunities hiding in plain sight? Carl Armijo‘s journey from civil engineer to thriving business owner offers a masterclass in customer-focused growth. When COVID-19 disrupted traditional career paths, Armijo pivoted to real estate photography—a choice that perfectly balanced his need for family flexibility with pandemic-era social distancing requirements. Rather than approaching photography purely... Read More
Stop Treating SEO Like Wizardry and Start Getting Results, with Steven Schneider Podcasts 

Stop Treating SEO Like Wizardry and Start Getting Results, with Steven Schneider

Gary Pageau ,
Struggling to make sense of SEO for your photo business? You’re not alone. Search engine optimization often feels like arcane wizardry to small business owners—a necessary evil that’s either too complex to understand or constantly shifting beneath your feet. Steven Schneider, co-founder of TrioSEO, shatters these misconceptions in this enlightening conversation. “It’s not all witchcraft and wizardry,” he explains, revealing... Read More
Polar Bears and Piracy: How AI is Challenging Traditional Copyright with Dan Miller Podcasts 

Polar Bears and Piracy: How AI is Challenging Traditional Copyright with Dan Miller

Gary Pageau ,
The intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence represents one of the most challenging legal frontiers of our digital era. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. C. Daniel Miller, The Copyright Detective,  unpacks the complex world of intellectual property rights when machines can generate content indistinguishable from human creation. From his unique background spanning higher education, NASA projects, and over a... Read More
AI, Retro Appeal, and Creator Economy: Navigating Visual 1st with Hans Hartman Events Podcasts 

AI, Retro Appeal, and Creator Economy: Navigating Visual 1st with Hans Hartman

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In this interview, Hans Hartman describes the seismic shifts in the imaging industry and how the Visual 1st Conference stands at the epicenter of these changes. Moving to KQED’s spacious headquarters for its 13th edition, this year’s gathering promises an elevated experience with theater-style seating, immersive displays, and the industry’s most forward-thinking voices. Visual 1st creates a uniquely candid environment for industry dialogue. Join... Read More
Digital Strategy in the AI Era: Tactics for Photo Retailers with Max DesMarais Marketing Podcasts 

Digital Strategy in the AI Era: Tactics for Photo Retailers with Max DesMarais

Gary Pageau
The digital marketing landscape has transformed drastically, forcing photo retailers and imaging businesses to rethink their strategies. In this illuminating conversation with Max DesMarais, Director of Strategy at Vital Design, we explore how small photo businesses can effectively compete against industry giants despite limited marketing budgets. DesMarais reveals a significant shift that’s reshaping the marketing world: organic search visibility is declining as... Read More
Abundance Mindsets and the Art of Selling Without Selling, with Marc Von Musser Marketing Podcasts 

Abundance Mindsets and the Art of Selling Without Selling, with Marc Von Musser

Gary Pageau
What if everything you’ve been taught about sales is actually holding you back from extraordinary success? Marc Von Musser, sales expert and founder of Soar and Roar, challenges conventional wisdom with a refreshing perspective that could transform your approach to business. Growing up as the son of a renowned photographer who captured 150 national magazine covers in a single year, Von Musser learned early... Read More
Emotional Intelligence: The Untapped Resource in Your Workplace with Michelle Howe News Podcasts 

Emotional Intelligence: The Untapped Resource in Your Workplace with Michelle Howe

Gary Pageau
The quiet power brokers in your organization aren’t always who you think. Michelle J Howe, founder of Empath Evolution, reveals a startling truth on the Dead Pixels Society podcast: Roughly 25% of your workforce consists of highly empathic individuals who dramatically influence your company’s energy, culture, and success. As Howe shares her transformation from structured accountant to empathic mentor, she uncovers the hidden dynamics... Read More