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Ep. 28 How Jason Malouin Found the Real Value His Clients Were Looking for

Glen Carlson
Cofounder, Dent

Have you ever wondered how you can find out exactly what value your clients are looking for and effectively communicate your unique message to them? My guest in this episode is Jason Malouin, and he's someone who's done just that. Jason is a super in-demand photographer and has worked for publication giants including Forbes, Financial Review, GQ, National Geographic and Men's Fitness.
Besides his illustrious resume, he's also a leading authority when it comes to building an identity and reaching out to clients. His unique journey has seen him come up with some great insights on getting to the core of what his clients are after, as well as effectively communicating through content creation and speaking at events.
In this episode we get into all of that and some of this too…
Using environment to build a sense of rapport with clients
Jason on how he pitched himself into a career
The process of deciding which areas to niche into
The 'future self' as one of Jason's points of difference
Jason never choosing the pragmatic approach
Why clients don't care about the photo… it's about something far more profound
The roots of what clients really want and how to get there
Jason on building the bridge between market and brand
The problem of the personal brand and why it depends on the audience's perception of you
Finding his way around the low glass ceiling in Jason's industry
Becoming a better communicator in order to become a better photographer
Jason's future challenges and projects including a podcast