The Dead Pixels Society podcast
News, information and interviews about the photo/imaging business. This is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Gary Pageau, editor of the Dead Pixels Society news site and community.
This podcast is for a business-to-business audience of entrepreneurs and companies in the photo/imaging retail, online, wholesale, mobile, and camera hardware/accessory industries.
If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email host Gary Pageau at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.com. For more information and to sign up for the free weekly newsletter, visit www.thedeadpixelssociety.com.
Episodes
239 episodes
From Prints to Immersive: How Niche AI Reimagines Volume Photography for Schools, Events, and Theme Parks
What if the best photo you take is just the start? The Dead Pixels Society sits down with Heath Lassiter, founder of Niche AI, to explore how volume imaging is transforming from prints and p...
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Season 6
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Episode 239
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33:07
Mistake-Proof Your Small Business, with William Holsten
Ever notice how a new boss “fixes” a process that wasn’t broken—and six months later everyone is quietly doing it the old way again? That loop is costly for small businesses, and we sought a more effective approach. William Holsten, a bu...
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Season 6
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Episode 238
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27:40
Speed, Reliability, and Innovation: Why Dye-Sub Printing Still Matters with Jeffrey Huang, HiTi Digital
The physical photograph is making a powerful comeback, and dye sublimation printing technology stands at the forefront of this renaissance. In this eye-opening conversation with Jeff Huang, corporate officer of Taiwan-based HiTi Digit...
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Season 6
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Episode 237
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34:12
Building Emotional Brand Connections, with Jean-Pierre Lacroix
Step into the psychology of branding with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, a veteran branding expert and leader of Shikatoni Lacroix Design, whose career spans creating iconic retail concepts like the Kod...
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Season 6
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Episode 236
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38:19
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Reimagining How Parents Shop for School Photos and Yearbooks, with Captura
The traditional world of school photography is undergoing a remarkable transformation, blending time-honored practices with cutting-edge technology and data-driven marketing approaches. In this revealing conversation, Tim McCain, Chief E...
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Season 6
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Episode 235
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35:12
Humanizing Your Digital Presence, with Wes Towers, Uplift360
From construction industry websites to photography businesses, the digital landscape is transforming at breakneck speed – and those who adapt will thrive while others fade away. When Wes Towers received a business valuation three years a...
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Season 6
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Episode 234
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25:04
Digital Twins and Virtual Models: The BetterPic Revolution You Didn't See Coming
What happens when an entrepreneur with no background in photography or AI sees an opportunity in the headshot market? In this conversation, Ricardo Ghekiere, founder and CEO of BetterPic, reveals how he transformed a small startup...
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Season 6
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Episode 233
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27:46
Your Team Is Holding You Back, But Not In The Way You Think, with Brandon Pflieger
What's really holding your business back from reaching its full potential? The answer might surprise you. In this eye-opening conversation with Brandon Pflieger of Capital Growth Partners, we uncover the often-overlooked foundatio...
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Season 6
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Episode 232
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31:48
The Louisville Lensman Who Built Two Companies By Removing Customer Friction
Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs spot untapped market opportunities hiding in plain sight? Carl Armijo's journey from civil engineer to thriving business owner offers a masterclass in customer-focused growth.When COVID-19 disr...
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Season 6
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Episode 231
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28:57
Stop Treating SEO Like Wizardry and Start Getting Results, with Steven Schneider
Struggling to make sense of SEO for your photo business? You're not alone. Search engine optimization often feels like arcane wizardry to small business owners—a necessary evil that's either too complex to understand or constantly shifting bene...
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Season 6
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Episode 230
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24:48
Polar Bears and Piracy: How AI is Challenging Traditional Copyright with Dan Miller
The intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence represents one of the most challenging legal frontiers of our digital era. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. C. Daniel Miller (The Copyright Detective) unpacks the complex ...
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Season 6
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Episode 229
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25:14
AI, Retro Appeal, and Creator Economy: Navigating Visual 1st with Hans Hartman
In this interview, Hans Hartman describes the seismic shifts in the imaging industry and how the<...
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Season 6
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Episode 228
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40:16
Digital Strategy in the AI Era: Tactics for Photo Retailers with Max DesMarais
The digital marketing landscape has transformed drastically, forcing photo retailers and imaging businesses to rethink their strategies. In this illuminating conversation with Max DesMarais, Director of Strategy at
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Season 6
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Episode 227
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31:17
Abundance Mindsets and the Art of Selling Without Selling, with Marc Von Musser
What if everything you've been taught about sales is actually holding you back from extraordinary success? Marc Von Musser, sales expert and founder of Soar and Roar, challenges conv...
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Season 6
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Episode 226
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35:45
Emotional Intelligence: The Untapped Resource in Your Workplace with Michelle Howe
The quiet power brokers in your organization aren't always who you think. Michelle J Howe, founder of Empath Evolution, reveals a startling truth on the Dead Pixels Society podcast: R...
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Season 6
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Episode 225
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34:54
Sell Without Selling: The Power of Personal Branding with Jorge Olson
What's the secret to taking five companies public and raising over $100 million? According to Jorge Olson, it all comes down to personal branding—a philosophy he's refined across decades as an executive marketer, brand expert, and serial...
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Season 6
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Episode 224
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34:05
You Can't Hire a Heart: James Robbins on Authentic Leadership
What if the secret to unlocking extraordinary business performance isn't found in complex strategies, but in your approach to leadership? That's the compelling premise James Robbins, mountain c...
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Season 6
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Episode 223
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30:04
Finding the Expert in You: How Ann Carden Transforms Expertise into Businesses
What if your greatest business opportunity isn't something new, but something you already possess? In this eye-opening conversation with business growth expert Ann Carden, we explore how entrepreneurs can transform their expertise into thriving...
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Season 6
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Episode 222
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27:22
Social Media Mastery with Less Effort with Katie Brinkley
Are you exhausted trying to keep up with endless social media demands while running your business? What if you could achieve better results with just four strategic posts?Katie Brinkley, founder of Next Step Social, author...
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Season 6
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Episode 221
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29:46
Lead Yourself First: The Foundation of Effective Leadership with Dr. Kevin Mays
What does true leadership look like in today's business landscape? Dr. Kevin Mays reveals it begins not with controlling others, but with mastering yourself. His journey from aerospace engineering student to leadership consultant offers ...
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Season 6
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Episode 220
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34:53
Burnout-Proof Your Creative Business, with Celi Arias
Celi Arias knows what it means to struggle as a creative entrepreneur. From sleeping on an air mattress on her factory floor to building and selling multi-seven-figure businesses, her ...
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Season 6
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Episode 219
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Getting More from Your Gear: OWC's Approach to Tech Longevity
Ever wondered if your "failing" memory cards might just need some TLC? Larry O'Connor, founder and CEO of OWC (Other World Computing), shatters common misconceptions about technology lifespan wh...
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Season 6
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Episode 218
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36:19
AI-Powered Photo Curation, with Troy DeBraal, MediaViz
Ever found yourself frantically scrolling through thousands of photos trying to find that one perfect shot you know exists somewhere? This frustration sparked the creation of MediaViz AI when founder
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Season 6
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Episode 217
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30:24
From Film to Digital: An Industry Evolution with Jerry Grossman, Digital Imaging Reporter
One unexpected phone call changed Jerry Grossman's career path forever, moving him from advertising Charmin toilet paper to promoting Nikon cameras—a shift that would place him at ground zero of photography's most transformative era....
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Season 6
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Episode 216
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35:25
Building Volume Photography Communities: Ian Hatch's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneur
After dedicating 30 years to school photography and rising to Head of Sales at the UK's largest school photography company, Ian Hatch found himself unexpectedly redundant at age 54. Rather than retiring or changing careers, he channeled ...
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Season 6
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Episode 215
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40:59