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Troy Brunson went from posting a dog video that hit 19 million views to building a full-time photography business. In this unfiltered conversation, Paul Martinez and Troy talk about turning creativity into a career, battling imposter syndrome, going viral, and how AI fits into the artist’s journey. If you’ve ever thought about going all-in on your passion, this episode will push you forward.
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Chapters:
0:00 – Intro: Meeting Troy Brunson
1:00 – From Retail to Photography
4:00 – Photography vs. Videography
7:00 – Selling Memories, Not Just Photos
10:00 – Learning, Frustration & Patience in Creativity
15:00 – Editing Struggles & Finding Your Style
20:00 – AI, ChatGPT & The Artist’s Dilemma
25:00 – Tools vs. Replacements: The Human Element
30:00 – Imposter Syndrome & Content Criticism
35:00 – Going Viral: Troy’s 19M Dog Video
42:00 – Detaching from Outcomes in Content Creation
50:00 – From Hobby to Business Mindset
58:00 – Lessons from Sports & Insurance: Resilience in Creation
1:05:00 – Organization, Non-Negotiables & Discipline
1:12:00 – Final Takeaways: Control What You Can Control
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