Episode #001 with Steve Lawson - Family Truly Comes First In This Creative Business

Miami Creators

I’m a photographer, so you know I believe that a creative business can serve as the fuel for a life that fulfills your dreams. My guest today takes that belief to a whole new level. Steve Lawson is not only a long-time friend of mine he’s also one of the most courageous and daring people I know. His willingness to live life now instead of allowing himself to make excuses is inspiring. Please - take the time to listen to this conversation. You’ll quickly understand why Steve and his family have been pursued by 7 Reality TV shows - and why they turned them all down.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:35] Who is Steve and how did he (and his wife) get into photography in the first place?
• [5:55] Life before wedding photography (Including his real estate test record - you gotta hear this!)
• [11:55] Thoughts about being a creative person or a business person
• [14:43] A typical day for Steve
• [16:44] Things that get Steve’s creative juices flowing (and avoiding pre-planning)
• [19:55] Steve’s school bus RV conversion project - and the travel/business lifestyle
• [23:32] The big WHY for Steve: FAMILY (and the reason it’s so important)
• [26:15] Setting plans as a family - and how Steve’s idea of success has changed
• [29:56] What is “The Wild And Free Lawsons”?
• [32:29] Why the Lawsons have turned down 7 reality TV shows
• [37:13] The Miami Rapid Fire Segment
• [45:16] The “secret” to becoming so successful

Resources & People Mentioned

• WPPI
• Zig Ziglar
• Jack Johnson Song “Washing Dishes”
• Fox News article on the Wild and Free Lawsons
• Daily Mail article on the Wild and Free Lawsons
• Song: “Work Hard, Play Hard”
• Wynwood neighborhood in Miami
• Southpoint Park in Miami
• St. Roach Food Market in Miami
• Philadephia’s Reading Terminal
• Glam Vegan in Miami
• Love Life Cafe in Wynwood
• Steve’s Pizza in Miami
• Zach Brown

Connect with Steve Lawson

• Michelle Lawson Photography Website: www.michellelawson.com
• Michelle Lawson Photography Instagram: @MichelleLawsonPhotography
• Steve’s Instagram: @SteveLawson
• Michelle’s Instagram: @MichelleLawson
• Wild and Free Lawsons Instagram: @WildAndFreeLawsons

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