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What should we call you?
First name is fine.
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Why do you want to sharpen your creative eye?
Pick the one that's most true right now.
A
Career
Photography is or will be how I earn
B
Marketing
I own or run the business the photos are for
C
Travel
I travel often and I want the images to match
D
Passion
I have other income, this is the thing I actually care about
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If you could see one thing change, or get over one hill, in the next 90 days — what would it be?
Photography and creative. In your own words.
Or
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I'm not sure
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Where's your work right now?
Be honest. This decides how the call goes.
A
Still figuring out my camera
B
I shoot regularly, the work is inconsistent
C
My work is good, it just doesn't look like mine yet
D
I'm getting paid, I want the level above this
E
I'm established and bored of what I make
05
How much of your life does photography take up?
Time, attention, energy. Tap to fill.
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How many trips did you take in the last twelve months?
Work or personal, anything that meant packing a bag.
A
Two or fewer
B
Three to five
C
Six to ten
D
I'm basically always moving
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What happens if nothing changes in the next six months?
A
I lose income, or I miss something I'm already behind on
B
I stay exactly where I am and I'll hate it
C
Nothing really, I just want it more than that
D
Honestly, not sure
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Have you invested in mentorship or coaching before?
A
No, this would be my first
B
Yes, under $2K
C
Yes, $2K to $10K on the right person
D
Yes, $10K+ and it was worth it
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Roughly, what's your annual income?
We ask because mentorship at this level costs real money, and we'd rather not waste your time or ours. Personal or business, whichever is higher. Stays between us.
A
Under $100K
B
$100K to $250K
C
$250K to $500K
D
$500K+
E
Prefer not to say
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A little about you.
Helps us place you with the right people.
Age
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55+
Prefer not to say
Gender
Man
Woman
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Education
High school
Some college
Bachelor's
Postgrad
Self-taught
Prefer not to say
Based in
Favorite cameras
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Where should we reach you?
We only reach out to people we believe we can genuinely help.
Thank You
We review all of these. Our next step is a quick interview and creative chat with Sam over Zoom. If everything feels aligned, we'll get you in.
Membership is $300 a month. If there's a different fit for you, we'll get into it on the call.