Episode #001 with Steve Lawson - Family Truly Comes First In This Creative Business
I believe that a creative business can serve as the fuel for a life that fulfills your dreams. My guest today takes that belief to a whole new level. Steve Lawson is not only a long-time friend of mine he’s also one of the most courageous and daring people I know. His willingness to live life now instead of allowing himself to make excuses is inspiring. Please - take the time to listen to this conversation. You’ll quickly understand why Steve and his family have been pursued by 7 Reality TV shows - and why they turned them all down.
I’m a photographer, so you know I believe that a creative business can serve as the fuel for a life that fulfills your dreams. My guest today takes that belief to a whole new level. Steve Lawson is not only a long-time friend of mine he’s also one of the most courageous and daring people I know. His willingness to live life now instead of allowing himself to make excuses is inspiring. Please - take the time to listen to this conversation. You’ll quickly understand why Steve and his family have been pursued by 7 Reality TV shows - and why they turned them all down.
Outline of This Episode
Outline of This Episode
- [1:35] Who is Steve and how did he (and his wife) get into photography in the first place?
- [5:55] Life before wedding photography (Including his real estate test record - you gotta hear this!)
- [11:55] Thoughts about being a creative person or a business person
- [14:43] A typical day for Steve
- [16:44] Things that get Steve’s creative juices flowing (and avoiding pre-planning)
- [19:55] Steve’s school bus RV conversion project - and the travel/business lifestyle
- [23:32] The big WHY for Steve: FAMILY (and the reason it’s so important)
- [26:15] Setting plans as a family - and how Steve’s idea of success has changed
- [29:56] What is “The Wild And Free Lawsons”?
- [32:29] Why the Lawsons have turned down 7 reality TV shows
- [37:13] The Miami Rapid Fire Segment
- [45:16] The “secret” to becoming so successful
Resources & People Mentioned
- WPPI
- Zig Ziglar
- Jack Johnson Song “Washing Dishes”
- Fox News article on the Wild and Free Lawsons
- Daily Mail article on the Wild and Free Lawsons
- Song: “Work Hard, Play Hard”
- Wynwood neighborhood in Miami
- Southpoint Park in Miami
- St. Roach Food Market in Miami
- Philadephia’s Reading Terminal
- Glam Vegan in Miami
- Love Life Cafe in Wynwood
- Steve’s Pizza in Miami
- Zach Brown
Connect with Steve Lawson
- Michelle Lawson Photography Website: www.michellelawson.com
- Michelle Lawson Photography Instagram: @MichelleLawsonPhotography
- Steve’s Instagram: @SteveLawson
- Michelle’s Instagram: @MichelleLawson
- Wild and Free Lawsons Instagram: @WildAndFreeLawsons
Connect with Miami Creators
- Miami Creators Website: www.MiamiCreators.com
- Miami Creators Instagram: @MiamiCreators
- Miami Creators Facebook: @MiamiCreators
- Miami Creators Twitter:@MiamiCreators
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