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		<title>Vitaliy Raskalov &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #309: Urban Explorer &#038; Photographer, On The Roofs Founder</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vitaliy Raskalov, the Urban Explorer, Photographer, and Founder of On The Roofs, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share his journey from climbing trees as a kid to scaling the tallest skyscrapers in the world.]]></description>
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<p>Find your courage. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast guest, Vitaliy Raskalov. Vitaliy is the Urban Explorer, Photographer, and Founder of On The Roofs. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 309: Vitaliy Raskalov – Urban Explorer &amp; Photographer, On The Roofs Founder</h2>



<p><strong><em>Warning: the activities discussed in this episode are extremely dangerous.</em></strong> Vitaliy Raskalov, the Urban Explorer, Photographer, and Founder of On The Roofs, joins the show to share his journey from climbing trees as a kid to scaling the tallest skyscrapers in the world. Hear how he pulled off his most famous climbs, how to find your courage, how to be strategic with your social media content, whether he ever gets afraid of heights, and Wild tales from his motorcycle adventures across Asia. This episode covers everything from skyscrapers to YouTube. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>When was the first time Vitaliy wanted to climb a skyscraper</li><li>What height in the air is the scariest</li><li>How did the Shanghai Tower climb come about</li><li>What trouble do you get into with security</li><li>How does Vitaliy prepare for the legal ramifications of a climb</li><li>What are the pros &amp; cons of social media</li><li>&#8220;New York High Times&#8221;</li><li>How much of the world is abandoned</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Vitaliy on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/raskalov/?hl=en" target="_blank">@Raskalov</a> and YouTube <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtube.com/@ontheroofs?si=3BV-bAXNLVX1aPDw" target="_blank">@OnTheRoofs</a>.</p>



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<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/vitaliy-raskalov-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Climbing</strong><ul><li>[0:27] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;hi&#112;p&#111;d&#105;r&#101;&#99;&#116;.&#99;om" target="_blank">m&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;dc&#97;&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;g.com</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:36] Connect with Vitaliy on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/raskalov/?hl=en" target="_blank">@Raskalov</a> and YouTube <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtube.com/@ontheroofs?si=3BV-bAXNLVX1aPDw" target="_blank">@OnTheRoofs</a></li><li>[1:32] <strong><em>Warning: the activities discussed in this episode are extremely dangerous</em></strong></li><li>[2:59] Congrats, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/raskalov/p/DBNA-DvPAkB/?hl=en" target="_blank">Vitaliy</a>!</li><li>[3:12] When was the first time he wanted to climb a skyscraper</li><li>[4:09] What inspired him as a kid to climb</li><li>[4:48] What was the first photograph he got paid for</li><li>[5:32] What is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.livejournal.com/" target="_blank">LiveJournal</a></li><li>[5:41] When did Vitaliy start <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/raskalov/?hl=en" target="_blank">taking pictures</a> while climbing</li><li>[6:11] Is he scared of heights</li><li>[7:08] What height in the air is the scariest </li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SquadShot-Vitaliy-Raskalov-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Vitaliy Raskalov" class="wp-image-9723" width="729" height="383" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SquadShot-Vitaliy-Raskalov-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SquadShot-Vitaliy-Raskalov-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SquadShot-Vitaliy-Raskalov-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SquadShot-Vitaliy-Raskalov-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SquadShot-Vitaliy-Raskalov-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SquadShot-Vitaliy-Raskalov.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SquadShot-Vitaliy-Raskalov-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px" /><figcaption>V!</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Urban Exploration</strong><ul><li>[8:05] How did the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/gLDYtH1RH-U?si=CZ4nyVUD1wH98O7s" target="_blank">Shanghai Tower climb</a> come about</li><li>[9:09] What trouble do you get into with security</li><li>[9:21] How did Vitaliy get to the top of the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Tower" target="_blank">Shanghai Tower</a></li><li>[9:48] Ding!</li><li>[10:09] How high up was Vitaliy sleeping in the Shanghai Tower</li><li>[10:22] How do you take pictures and stay safe while climbing</li><li>[11:08] How do you find your courage</li><li>[11:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://burningman.org/" target="_blank">Burning Man</a></li><li>[12:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/makhorov/?hl=en" target="_blank">Vadim Makhorov</a></li><li>[13:03] How does Vitaliy prepare for the legal ramifications of a climb</li><li>[13:40] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_engineering_(security)" target="_blank">Social Engineering</a></li><li>[17:49] How far in advance does Vitaliy start planning a climb</li><li>[17:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.007.com/" target="_blank">James Bond</a></li><li>[18:55] How did Vitaliy create On The Roofs <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtube.com/@ontheroofs?si=3BV-bAXNLVX1aPDw" target="_blank">@OnTheRoofs</a></li><li>[20:48] EM1T <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/em.1t/?hl=en" target="_blank">@em.1t</a></li><li>[21:29] What has urban exploration meant to Vitaliy</li><li>[22:10] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtube.com/@ontheroofs?si=3BV-bAXNLVX1aPDw" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li>[22:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/en/" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li><li>[23:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/raskalov/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>[24:02] What are the pros &amp; cons of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/raskalov/?hl=en" target="_blank">social media</a></li><li>[24:48] Do people get starstruck when they see Vitaliy</li><li>[25:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sproutsocial.com/glossary/influencer/" target="_blank">Influencers</a></li><li>[26:03] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Vitaliy</li></ul><ul><li>[26:05] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[26:06] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vitaliy-Raskalov-Shanghai-Tower.jpg" alt="Vitaliy Raskalov Shanghai Tower" class="wp-image-9725" width="719" height="479" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vitaliy-Raskalov-Shanghai-Tower.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vitaliy-Raskalov-Shanghai-Tower-400x267.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vitaliy-Raskalov-Shanghai-Tower-768x512.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vitaliy-Raskalov-Shanghai-Tower-500x333.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vitaliy-Raskalov-Shanghai-Tower-400x267@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vitaliy-Raskalov-Shanghai-Tower-500x333@2x.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" /><figcaption>Shanghai Tower. Photo Credit: Vitaliy Raskalov <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/raskalov/?hl=en" target="_blank">@Raskalov</a></figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Photography &amp; Videography</strong><ul><li>[26:12] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/JdV6H3gTd3E?si=s1vnEJ-nlTFLt3B4" target="_blank">New York High Times</a>&#8220;</li><li>[26:35] How do you create high-quality drone videos</li><li>[26:56] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gopro.com/en/us/" target="_blank">GoPro</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.dji.com/" target="_blank">DJI</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.dji.com/" target="_blank">Mini Drones</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mini-4k" target="_blank">4K</a></li><li>[27:18] What&#8217;s the view look like from up there to the naked eye</li><li>[27:38] Shoutout, Tyrek!</li><li>[28:26] What&#8217;s Vitaliy&#8217;s favorite type of picture to take</li><li>[29:25] How do you know which posts will perform well</li></ul><ul><li>[29:41] How was Vitaliy&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/raskalov/reel/C95ALqOikt9/?hl=en" target="_blank">motorcycle adventure around India</a></li><li>[31:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21167-food-poisoning" target="_blank">Food Poisoning</a></li><li>[31:28] How do you stay curious</li><li>[32:38] How do you go on a long-distance motorcycle trip</li><li>[33:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/place/Gobi" target="_blank">Gobi Desert</a></li><li>[34:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_phone" target="_blank">Satellite Phone</a></li><li>[34:41] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.apple.com/airtag/" target="_blank">AirTag</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[35:39] When was Vitaliy most scared for his life</li><li>[37:12] How did he break his collarbone on a motorcycle</li><li>[39:00] How painful is a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16874-broken-collarbone-clavicle-fracture" target="_blank">broken collarbone</a> (clavicle fracture)</li><li>[39:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro-2" target="_blank">Metro-2</a></li><li>[40:45] How much of the world is abandoned</li><li>[41:29] What is Vitaliy&#8217;s favorite memory from Burning Man</li><li>[42:46] Connect with Vitaliy on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/raskalov/?hl=en" target="_blank">@Raskalov</a> and YouTube <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtube.com/@ontheroofs?si=3BV-bAXNLVX1aPDw" target="_blank">@OnTheRoofs</a></li></ul><ul><li>[43:08] What are Vitaliy&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li><li>[43:28] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[43:37] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Vitaliy</li></ul><ul><li>[43:41] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em> </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[43:42] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[43:44] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:max&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;po&#100;c&#97;sting.c&#111;&#109;">max&#64;maxpo&#100;casti&#110;g&#46;&#99;om</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[43:48] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;&#112;o&#100;&#99;asting&#46;&#99;om">&#109;ax&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;&#111;dc&#97;&#115;t&#105;ng.&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Vitaliy Raskalov on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And watch Vitaliy&#8217;s videos with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Nicole Smith &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #280: Travel Photo Maestro, Founder of Flytographer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole Smith, the Founder and CEO of Flytographer, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share her journey from selling her car to stay in business to creating the vacation photo marketplace that’s captured over 4 million memories in nearly 400 cities around the world.]]></description>
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<p>Keep going with your side hustle. You might just create a side hustle for people all around the world. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth&nbsp;Podcast</em></a> guest, Nicole Smith. Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Flytographer. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 280: Nicole Smith – Travel Photo Maestro, Founder of Flytographer</h2>



<p>Nicole Smith, the Founder and CEO of Flytographer, joins the show to share her journey from selling her car to stay in business to creating the vacation photo marketplace that’s captured over 4 million memories in nearly 400 cities around the world. Hear how to sleep on a trampoline, turn your side hustle into a full-time business, stay easy to work with, run a global company, and a special Travel Edition of Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A. This episode covers everything from Roberta in Rome to the time zones in Antarctica. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>Eating KD</li><li>Where did the idea for Flytographer come from</li><li>What&#8217;s the benefit of Flytographer for customers and photographers</li><li>How much of the Flytographer business is vacation photos</li><li>Freak Encounters!</li><li>How often should you speak with your coach or mentor</li><li>Where&#8217;s the most beautiful place Nicole has traveled to</li><li>What country had the biggest culture shock</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Nicole at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/" target="_blank">Flytographer.com</a>, on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/flytographer/" target="_blank">@Flytographer</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/flytographerlife/" target="_blank">@FlytographerLife</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nicolelisasmith" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



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<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/nicole-smith-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Sacrifices</strong><ul><li>[0:31] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:max&#64;&#104;ipp&#111;d&#105;re&#99;&#116;&#46;&#99;o&#109;" target="_blank">m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;axpod&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;&#105;n&#103;.c&#111;&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[0:41] Connect with Nicole at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/" target="_blank">Flytographer.com</a>, on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/flytographer/" target="_blank">@Flytographer</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/flytographerlife/" target="_blank">@FlytographerLife</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nicolelisasmith" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[2:05] Subtle voice crack</li><li>[2:21] Of course!</li><li>[2:45] Why did Nicole sell her car</li><li>[3:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.microsoft.com/" target="_blank">Microsoft</a></li><li>[3:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://fastercapital.com/content/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Becoming-a-Sidepreneur-in-2022.html" target="_blank">Sidepreneur</a></li><li>[3:43] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/" target="_blank">Startup</a></li><li>[5:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/income.asp" target="_blank">Income</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/mortgage-calculator/" target="_blank">Mortgage</a>, Personal <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/burnrate.asp" target="_blank">Burn Rate</a></li><li>[5:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/kraft-dinner-s-kd-name-change-bets-money-on-nostalgia-1.3175397" target="_blank">KD</a> (Kraft Dinner)</li><li>[6:28] Liz Giorgi – <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/liz-giorgi/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em> Podcast #276</a>: Virtual Product Photography, Co-Founder of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://soona.co/" target="_blank">soona</a></li><li>[6:43] Aytekin Tank – <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/aytekin-tank/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Wild Business Growth</em> Podcast #278</a>: Automate Your Busywork, Founder of <a href="https://www.jotform.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jotform</a></li><li>[7:15] What were the reactions when Nicole sold her car to keep <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/" target="_blank">Flytographer</a> going</li><li>[8:52] Shoutout, pie</li><li>[9:03] How do you sleep on a trampoline</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SquadShot-Nicole-Smith-1024x538.png" alt="Nicole Smith Flytographer" class="wp-image-8573" width="710" height="373" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SquadShot-Nicole-Smith-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SquadShot-Nicole-Smith-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SquadShot-Nicole-Smith-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SquadShot-Nicole-Smith-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SquadShot-Nicole-Smith-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SquadShot-Nicole-Smith.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SquadShot-Nicole-Smith-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px" /><figcaption>So Fly</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Flytographer Story</strong><ul><li>[9:34] Flytographer: The Opposite of Raccoons</li><li>[9:52] Where did the idea for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/" target="_blank">Flytographer</a> come from</li><li>[11:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selfie" target="_blank">Selfie</a></li><li>[11:43] Wide-Angle Shot or <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/wide-shot-camera-angles-movements-examples/" target="_blank">Wide Shot</a> (WS)</li><li>[12:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.apple.com/iphone/" target="_blank">iPhone</a> </li><li>[14:10] What did Flytographer look like as a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/side-hustle-ideas" target="_blank">Side Hustle</a></li></ul><ul><li>[14:47] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ama.org/the-definition-of-marketing-what-is-marketing/" target="_blank">Marketing</a></li><li>[16:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.adobe.com/uk/creativecloud/photography/discover/dots-per-inch-dpi-resolution.html" target="_blank">DPI</a> (Dots Per Inch)</li><li>[17:14] What&#8217;s the benefit of Flytographer for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/join/" target="_blank">photographers</a></li><li>[17:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/proposals-ideas-hire-a-proposal-photographer/" target="_blank">Wedding Photographers</a></li><li>[18:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/kiss-keep-it-simple-stupid-a-design-principle" target="_blank">K.I.S.S.</a> (Keep It Simple, Stupid)</li><li>[18:50] Shoutout, Alliteration (kinda)</li><li>[18:53] How do you keep your business easy to work with</li><li>[20:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/best-lists-by-market-segment" target="_blank">Emails</a></li></ul><ul><li>[20:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://api.slack.com/methods" target="_blank">Slack Channel API</a> (Application Programming Interface)</li><li>[20:32] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/STAPLES-Staples-Easy-Button/dp/B001FVI280" target="_blank">Staples Easy Button</a></li><li>[20:54] What&#8217;s the benefit of Flytographer for customers</li><li>[23:15] Shoutout, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/vacation-photographers/your-vacation-photographer-in-rome-meet-roberta/" target="_blank">Roberta in Rome</a>!</li><li>[23:31] Why did Nicole expand Flytographer into other local photoshoots</li><li>[24:49] How much of the Flytographer business is vacation photos</li><li>[25:32] Poor <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/20-photos-that-will-make-you-want-to-visit-antarctica" target="_blank">Antarctica</a></li><li>[25:49] How do you navigate different business laws in different countries</li><li>[26:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/coo.asp" target="_blank">COO</a> (Chief Operating Officer)</li><li>[27:00] Super-citing!</li><li>[27:22] How much time do photographers spend on Flytographer</li><li>[28:07] How does it feel to start a side hustle that became a side hustle for so many</li><li>[28:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/join/" target="_blank">Flytographer Global Meetup</a></li><li>[29:45] Shoutout, Brad!</li><li>[30:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/vacation-photographers/your-vacation-photographer-in-amsterdam-meet-joanna/" target="_blank">Joanna in Amsterdam</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/vacation-photographers/your-vacation-photographer-in-paris-meet-olga/" target="_blank">Olga in Paris</a></li><li>[31:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/p/CuNHgDUr2XZ/" target="_blank">Honeymoon Pics</a></li><li>[31:53] Freak Encounters!</li><li>[32:52] Come to CEX (Content Entrepreneur Expo) May 5-7, 2024 in Cleveland, OH! Save $100 off the in-person ticket price by registering at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://cex.events/" target="_blank">CEX.Events</a> and using the coupon code: MAX100</li></ul><ul><li>[32:54] The <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Nicole</li></ul><ul><li>[33:52] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li></ul><ul><li>[33:53] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Flytographer.png" alt="Flytographer" class="wp-image-8576" width="252" height="253" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Flytographer.png 345w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Flytographer-200x200.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px" /></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity</strong><ul><li>[34:32] How do you run a global company</li><li>[35:06] How do you find a way to unplug as a business owner</li><li>[35:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/antarctica" target="_blank">Antarctica Time Zones</a></li><li>[35:40] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://techcrunch.com/" target="_blank">Tech</a> (Technology)</li><li>[36:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/" target="_blank">Flytographer Booking Platform</a></li><li>[36:55] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.adroll.com/blog/growth-marketing" target="_blank">Growth Marketing</a></li><li>[37:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-self-awareness" target="_blank">Self-Awareness</a></li></ul><ul><li>[38:26] Soccer it is</li></ul><ul><li>[38:53] How often should you speak with your coach or <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mentoring.org/" target="_blank">mentor</a></li><li>[39:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/09/well/move/walk-talk-social-connections-conversation.html" target="_blank">Walk &amp; Talk</a></li><li>[40:47] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Podcasts</a></li><li>[40:50] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/everything-you-want-to-know-about-pilates" target="_blank">Pilates</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/" target="_blank">Pickleball</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Home-Spas-Hot-Tubs/N-5yc1vZcfz2" target="_blank">Hot Tub</a> (PPHT)</li><li>[41:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7zv_3pHhHI" target="_blank">Gym, Tan, Laundry</a> (GTL)</li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A: Travel Edition</strong><ul><li>[41:55] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/railay-beach" target="_blank">Railay Beach</a></li><li>[42:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerulean" target="_blank">Cerulean</a></li><li>[43:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mykoreankitchen.com/dolsot-bibimbap/" target="_blank">Dolsot Bibimbap</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-gochujang-sauce-korean-chili-paste/" target="_blank">Gochujang</a></li><li>[43:22] Don&#8217;t even try</li><li>[43:31] What country had the biggest <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_shock" target="_blank">culture shock</a></li><li>[44:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6075.html" target="_blank">Kiso Valley</a></li><li>[44:49] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/" target="_blank">Old-Growth Forest</a></li><li>[45:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/vacation-photographers/your-vacation-photographer-in-kiso-valley-meet-masa/" target="_blank">Masa in Kiso Valley</a></li><li>[45:55] What places are on Nicole&#8217;s bucket list</li><li>[46:22] Previewed</li><li>[46:32] What&#8217;s the best place for kids besides <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">Disney World</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">Disneyland</a></li><li>[47:22] Sheesh</li><li>[47:55] Why should you visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tourismvictoria.com/" target="_blank">Victoria</a>, Canada</li><li>[48:48] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tourismvictoria.com/conde" target="_blank">Condé Nast Readers Vote Victoria Best City in the World 2023</a>&#8220;</li><li>[49:19] Connect with Nicole at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flytographer.com/" target="_blank">Flytographer.com</a>, on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/flytographer/" target="_blank">@Flytographer</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/flytographerlife/" target="_blank">@FlytographerLife</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nicolelisasmith" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[49:40] What are Nicole&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li><li>[49:58] <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Figureoutable-Marie-Forleo/dp/0525534997" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Everything Is Figuroutable</a></em> by Marie Forleo</li><li>[50:23]&nbsp;Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[51:32] The <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Nicole</li></ul><ul><li>[51:40] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[50:41] Come to CEX (Content Entrepreneur Expo) May 5-7, 2024 in Cleveland, OH! Save $100 off the in-person ticket price by registering at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://cex.events/" target="_blank">CEX.Events</a> and using the coupon code: MAX100</li><li>[50:43]&nbsp;Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li><li>[50:44] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;&#111;&#100;&#99;astin&#103;.&#99;&#111;m">ma&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;od&#99;a&#115;&#116;in&#103;.com</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[50:48] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;d&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;ing&#46;co&#109;">m&#97;&#120;&#64;maxp&#111;dc&#97;&#115;&#116;i&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Nicole Smith on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about it. And find a Flytographer with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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