 Hands-on programming is just one part of building the SCU community. I've written a lot of posts about what makes SCU's Summer Session different and yet I still get comments from photographers questioning the need to invest in their own education. Our industry is changing and along with it education. All of you have hundreds of choices with webinars, blog posts, videos and even a few live programs here and there.
I just got this email this morning from Kate Giovinco who attended Skip's Summer School last year. Kate called me last night to tell me some great news about some new directions she's taking in her business. This morning she wrote: I wanted to share one more thing that had happened over the last year. A few weeks before summer school 2012 I took a hard look at my business. It was a mess. I wasn't making any money and working all the time. I decided to give myself 6 months to turn it around or I was going to throw in the towel (as they say) and go back to a corporate job. I had not spent the last three years trying to build a business to go back to where I started. So I decided to give Summer School a try and I started implementing things I learned into my business. Within three months I had made more than I had in the previous three years. So again thank you. I am honored to be part of such an amazing organization of photographers that want to help each other grow. Over and over again I hear stories like this from past attendees, which is what keeps me doing programs like this. I know you've got lots of choices, but I also know there's nothing like this program in the industry. It's not just another workshop or hands-on program, it's a community and it really is life-changing. I wrote to Kate to ask permission to use her email and she wrote back: You can use it wherever and whatever you want from what I am sharing with you. You can share my name too if you would like. I seriously don't mind. I am telling you because it has been life changing in my personal and business life. I truly believe the community aspect of Summer School makes it different from all the other workshops out there. Hoping to see you in Chicago - there are still open spots with one of the finest faculties we've ever put together. A big apology on the error for original photo credit. Photo by Everardo Keeme
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7/18/2013 05:59:58 am
I'm nowhere near the point of considering "throwing in the towel," but I am definitely looking forward to some things that can turn business around for me financially, and continue to push me forwards in terms of progress and creativity. 7/18/2013 08:18:57 am
Skip Summer School 2x attendee. Skip Cohen University 1x attendee. I will be going back for more!! Why? Because the quality of training is that superb. Because I have made connections with people that really make a difference in my business and in my life. It is not just about the 4 day event itself, but it is also about the year round education, networking, and commitment that Skip, the instructors, and the alumni have for you and your business. Rest assured that if you attend you and your business will grow become stronger and more successful than it ever has before. Look forward to seeing you at SCU!! 7/18/2013 09:42:32 am
Attending the Summer School program three years ago was one of the best things I did for photography. I made the decision to sit up front, even if it meant getting to every session early. I didn't realize at the time driven and interactive photographers tend to also choose the front and the people around me quickly became my national community. It is like a board of advisors I can reach out to whenever there is a need. Real life networking like this doesn't come from anywhere else and keeps me coming back each year! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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