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In this episode you’ll learn:
- What motivates Aaron to jump out of bed everyday
- How Aaron is creating a great place to work for himself and others
- About the relationship between well-being and creative output
- When to double-down and when not to diversify
In this interview, part two, chat with Phlearn founder, Aaron Nace, we explore pictures of friends (dressed as clowns) to politically inspired, visually stimulating, images…
And telling stories with composite photos of cuddly creatures playing hide-and-seek with kids…
Aaron is clearly someone who enjoys his life, his work and his photography.
As the founder of Phlearn, Aaron has not only created a world-class professional teaching platform for students around the world interested in Photoshop and Lightroom skills;
He’s created a great place to work for himself and other creatives.
With over 600 tutorials and 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube, and counting, today, the Phlearn platform reaches folks through the power of video and tutorial in 149 countries from their base in Chicago.
In this episode, we explore more of Aaron’s journey, as a photographer and as an entrepreneur, and why he is so passionate about making his life and workplace a fun and exciting place to be everyday.
Listen to part one of our chat with Aaron here
Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):
[01:09] Introducing this episode, part two, with Aaron Nace from Phlearn.
[02:42] Do the Phlearn audience ever get overwhelmed with stuff to learn?
[03:45] Trends.
[05:09] What people want. Market research and analytics.
[06:15] The benefit of “keeping it going” – 365 day self-portrait project.
[08:00] Aaron shares his approach to the work environment at Phlearn.
[12:00] How mental well-being is important to creativity.
[13:41] What inspires Aaron to jump out of bed everyday.
[15:00] Why Aaron believes exercise is important to him.
[15:52] What motivates Aaron.
[18:48] Aaron’s best piece of advice for somebody starting out today.
[20:03] When not to diversify.
[22:40] Aaron’s desire to create visually stimulating images.
[23:45] The broad variety of photo shoots that Aaron attends.
[25:00] Aaron’s one defining image: Baxter.
[28:30] What’s inspired Aaron in the last week.
[29:51] What Aaron is most proud of at Phlearn.com.
[30:41] What Aaron is grateful for today.
[31:41] What’s next for Aaron and Phlearn.com.
[32:37] How and where to connect with Aaron.
Links and Resources:
- AaronNace.com
- Phlearn (use code: inspirational20 for 20% discount)
- Aaron on Instagram
Quotes from this episode (click to tweet:)
- “The more value you put out there, the more you’re going to get back”
- “My goal is to create a work environment I want to work in everyday…everyone is an individual here”
- “The idea of a tortured artist…I’m not on board with that”
- “My primary goal is to inspire…I work in a creative field…it’s a reflection of my personal journey”
- “Anyone can be educated on the internet around the world for free”
- “Focus on good content…and don’t give up”
- “It might not be time to diversify…”
- “[Creating art] is a bit like chasing the tail of a dragon”
- “Coming into this office everyday is an absolute joy”
- “I feel this is one of the best times in my life”
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