Tales with Tails
By Monique Renee
Tales with TailsMay 19, 2019
Heading out to see the fam! 2021 Season 1 is a wrap | Recorded May 1, 2021
After two very long years I am finally off to see my daughter and grandbaby! I've had both vaccines and feel safe traveling and can hardly wait to meet my new grandson and meet my granddog for the first time! Over the next 2 days I have lots to get ready in the studio. Cross your paws that I can finish everything, the Bailey does well, and I have enough luggage. And this is a wrap on Season 1 of 2021. See you in a month!
Remember to visit the NEW central hub of resources for pet photographers. All my courses, .pdfs, templates and checklists together. AND a brand new Community Center Membership option. More will be added every month. Whether you are a volunteer, aspiring pro, or current professional photographer there is something there for you. If you need a 1-1 conversation with me that is an option too!
Check it out at ProPetPhotog.com
This episode recorded: May 1, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotog
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Older Pups, Staff Photos, Themed Event all in one week! | Recorded 04/23/2021
This week I had a pair of older pups in the studio, went out for staff photos and set up for a themed photo event for Animal Friends Alliance adoptable dogs and cats. Also a bathroom remodel update and an update on how Bailey is handling these busy times.
Remember to visit the NEW central hub of resources for pet photographers. All my courses, .pdfs, templates and checklists together. AND a brand new Community Center Membership option. More will be added every month. Whether you are a volunteer, aspiring pro, or current professional photographer there is something there for you. If you need a 1-1 conversation with me that is an option too!
Check it out at ProPetPhotog.com
This episode recorded: April 23, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotog
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Sick Days Reflections | Recorded 04/16/2021
Chaos, sickness, construction and snow. Welcome to another peek behind the paw of my pet photography businesses. This week did not go as planned, did not go smoothly, and was not at all comfortable. Yet I worked on projects, saw people I loved, and found peace.
Remember to visit the NEW central hub of resources for pet photographers. All my courses, .pdfs, templates and checklists together. AND a brand new Community Center Membership option. More will be added every month. Whether you are a volunteer, aspiring pro, or current professional photographer there is something there for you. If you need a 1-1 conversation with me that is an option too!
Check it out at ProPetPhotog.com
This episode recorded: April 16, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotog
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Secret Project Revealed! | Recorded 04/09/2021
At long last I am revealing my "Secret Project"! For four months I have been building a central hub of resources for pet photographers. All my courses, .pdfs, templates and checklists together. AND a brand new Community Center Membership option. More will be added every month. Whether you are a volunteer, aspiring pro, or current professional photographer there is something there for you. If you need a 1-1 conversation with me that is an option too!
Check it out at ProPetPhotog.com
This episode recorded: April 9, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotog
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Milestone 50th Birthday, Golden Eagles and Burrowing Owls | Recorded 04/02/2021
My favorite number is 50. Did you know you can use "fifty" as a noun, verb or adjective? Learn about my search for burrowing owls and golden eagles, how business faired this week, and what I think of the birthday.
This episode recorded: April 2, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotog
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Surprise Vaccine, Difficult Emails and Massive Projects Finished | Recorded 03/26/2021
On fire this week checking things off the whiteboard lists! Took some time to reinvent my whiteboard/time blocking/todo list strategy and it's paying off! Sent lots of emails (that made me uncomfortable), updated the website and finished my Secret Project. And I also had the opportunity for the first dose of the covid vaccine-if I could get there in 45 minutes!
This episode recorded: March 26, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotog
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Count Your WINS and Blizzard Report | Recorded 03/19/2021
That blizzard hit us last weekend with nearly 3 feet of snow! It gave me 2 full days to work on my "secret project". To find out more join the email group at https://bit.ly/propetphotog. Had another session with my coach Jeffrey Shaw (be sure to preorder his book and get in on the Self Employed Life Summit!) I talk about responding to a couple commercial photography inquiries and what that let do. And a PSA reminder to always count your wins.
This episode recorded: March 19, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotog
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Bracing for the Storm of the Century | Recorded 03/12/2021
As this episode premiers we will be smack in the middle of one of the biggest storms in a century here in Colorado.
This episode is recorded on Friday, the calm before the storm. Snow should start falling Saturday and keep going strong through Sunday. Some showers will continue even Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
In this episode I talk about what I am doing during the storm and how this week panned out. Including time blocking, YouTube wins, headache setback, and daily habits.
Until I press record I never fully embrace how much happens in one week here!
My Video Editor Epic Kate's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicKateBjärgvide
Confidence Crisis video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G55SdGIBoxg
This episode recorded: March 12, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Business Coaching, Bathroom, and Braces | Recorded 03/05/2021
Feeling much better this week and making progress on all fronts. I mention an upcoming practically free business conference that I HIGHLY suggest you jump on NOW!
Buy the book and get the conference FREE: www.selfemployedsummit.com
My Video Editor Epic Kate's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicKateBjärgvide
Shelter Dog Photography YT Episode: https://youtu.be/fP3ECSpFvwo
This episode recorded: March 5, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Toxic positivity, down days and braces | Recorded 02/26/2021
Down day today and wasn't sure I would even post this episode. Neighborhood drama, slow business, sore teeth, missing family, pandemic exhaustion and toxic positivity all get me down today.
This episode recorded: February 26, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
First Peek into 2021 - Wedding, baby, coaching, YouTube - Catch Up with Me!
Happy New Year Everyone! We finally made it to 2021. I have a couple months of catching up to do! Did I reach my 1,000 subscribers on YouTube? Did I start coaching with Jeffrey Shaw? Am I a new grandma? Did I get married? All is revealed in this first episode of 2021!
This episode recorded: February 19, 2021
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Epic Kate YouTube video editor: https://www.youtube.com/EpicKateBjargvide
Jeffrey Shaw Podcast: Self Employed Life https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/podcast
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Last Peek Behind the Paw Episode of the Year
Another season of Tales with Tails is a wrap! Have you enjoyed these Peeks Behind the Paw of my life as a pet photographer? This episode is a brief recap of the year and what is ahead for 2021. Happy New Year to everyone!
This episode recorded: December 18, 2020
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
THE Jeffrey Shaw coaching, burnout & end of year
With less than 3 weeks left of 2020 I am wrapping up client work, enjoying some time with Steve and snagged the opportunity to work one to one with THE Jeffrey Shaw. Jeff hosts the Self Employed Life Podcast (formerly Creative Warriors), he is a Tedx speaker, renowned photographer, author of Lingo and author of the upcoming book The Self Employed Life. I can hardly believe he will be coaching ME the first quarter of 2021!
This episode recorded: December 11, 2020
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Client Meetings, Heat is On and Elk in Backyard
This week flew by! Lots of client work wrapping up. Those elk from up the road wandered into the field behind my house and I spotted the first 2 bald eagles of the season on the pond too. YouTube is at 792 subs. Just 208 away from my 1000 subscriber goal for the year. Check out the channel link below to follow. Thanks!
This episode recorded: December 4, 2020
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Wedding Postponed, Falcons and YouTube
This weekend (as I record this episode actually) would have been our wedding. With Coronavirus rampant we decided to postpone. And of course it's a glorious sunny blue bird sky day. I also had a Falcon as a client session and my YouTube goal continues.
This episode recorded: November 27, 2020
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Vulnerable email, YouTube Goal and Appliance woes
Getting closer to my 1000 subscriber goal on YouTube-we are now at 775. Link below if you want to join too! My daily video upload is taking it all out of me but I haven't missed a day. This week I have some ongoing appliance issues at home and no heat at the studio. Lastly I divulge my vulnerable email, why I did it and the response it's gotten.
This episode recorded: November 20, 2020
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Kittens and elk and endless video editing
Nearly drowning in video editing work this week I did have a chance for some photography. An adorable kitten with flowers and a surprise herd of elk in town! I am getting closer to my goal of 1,000 subscribers on YouTube too. Please join us!
This episode recorded: November 13, 2020
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
New Ridiculous Goal, Lens Comparison, and StoryTime
Last weekend I suddenly decided on an immensely lofty goal. I want to grow my YouTube channel from 747 to 1000 subscribers by December 31, 2020.
You can help! I have pet photography tips, gear info, and a new limited segment "Storytime".
---- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins -----
This episode recorded: Recorded Friday, November 6, 2020
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Big picture epiphany, snow, down days and voting reminder
This week I expanded my vision for the work I do for fellow pet photographers. You are the first to hear the seed of my idea. We also finally had snow slow down the fires, I enjoyed a down day and a friendly reminder to vote.
This episode recorded: Recorded October 30, 2020
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/propetphotogfb
Fall sessions, Colorado Fires, and Black Sheep Values
Colorado wildfires came within 4 miles of my house but have since receded. But they've expanded into the west slope of the Rockies. My heart goes out to everyone. Managed to squeeze in a family photo session and a commercial video before our snow storm coming this weekend. I also discuss my Flock of Five. The defining of my 5 core values.
Check out Brant Manswar's new book Black Sheep AND take the FREE evaluation to find your Flock of Five:
https://www.findyourblacksheep.com/
This episode recorded: Recorded October 23, 2020.
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Fire Evacuations, Mini Course Success & Anxiety
Another up and down week here at Silver Paw Studio. The Cameron Peak Fire is being whipped south and east towards us by strong winds and low humidity. Evacuations are 9 miles from me. In a bright spot this week the Mini Course went well and I am working on client projects.
Stay safe everyone!
Therese's course- Awesome Website Academy: https://awesomewebsiteacademy.com/
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Mini Course, Three Photo Sessions and An Urgent Care Visit
Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Mini Course -Make Your Website Work FOR You here:
https://bit.ly/5DayWebsiteWork
Recorded October 9, 2020. Mini Course, Urgent Care and Session Packed Week.
Every have a week where a month of work and projects all land on the same week? Yup that's me. Started with Steve in urgent care with a sore back, final touches on the collab for the Mini Course and THREE client sessions. Time for an adult beverage and some play time.
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Follow along with me in this podcast as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Business vs Personal, Learning Curves, Getting Outside My 100 Square Feet
Recorded October 2, 2020. Wildfires, US election in 32 days, new programs, accountability, anxiety, ill parents and more filled my week.
Is there really a line between your business and your personal life? I don't think so. There's no way to cut your humanity, values and concentration in half. Stressors in the world and my personal life coincide with several projects this week. Outside time is needed!
More information about the new free 5 Day Mini Course -Make Your Website Work FOR You here: https://silverpawstudio.ck.page/makeyourwebsiteworkforyou
How was your week? What do you have to look forward to this week? Let me know if getting outside helps you reset your day and calm anxiety.
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Follow along with me in this podcast as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Tolerations, Crying, and Business Secrets - Behind the Paw Week of Sept 20, 2020
Many ups and downs this week. We start with my realization of Tolerances and what I did about them over the weekend. I share an upswing followed the next day by a downswing. Besides crying I tell you what I did about the depressing report. We also chat a little about my failure video just posted to YouTube. Which led to the mini rant about "The One Secret" everyone is trying to delude us into believing (spoiler alert: there are none).
This is my first real peek behind the paw episode. It was recorded in one take off the cuff raw and real. What do you think of this journal style format?
Links to all the things here:
Silver Paw Studio
Website: https://www.silverpawstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/
The Pack Bulletin Email: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin
Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
For Pro and Aspiring Pro Pet Photographers:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propetphotog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
New Season-Peek Behind the Paw of Weekly Life as a Pet Photographer/Videographer
"The most personal tales are often the most universal." My friend and creative coach Franklin Taggart said that to me years ago. The Pack Bulletin weekly email newsletter immediately changed to story format. Each week people read a hearfelt story of what I am going through, inspiration, and of course studio specials and information. This approach has resonated so well with that audience I am trying it here on the Tales with Tails podcast.
This summer I stopped co-hosting the radio show Critter Patter so I could find a new direction with this podcast. (KRFC and Sue my co-host are awesome it was just time for me to move on.)
Follow along with me as I reveal the ups and downs of running a creative business on my own.
Links to all the things here:
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Email: Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
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Email Group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz
Dawn Wilson's Tales from Rocky Mountain National Park and Alaska
Dawn Wilson joined me on the show from Estes Park, Colorado this summer. With the pandemic the national parks have changed up how they control crowds. We talk about our take on the impact of the changes this year and how we think the animals are affected.
If you want to take stunning images in RMNP you can hire Dawn as your guide! Timed entry tickets are incredibly difficult to come by but with Dawn you just need your normal Park Pass. Find out more and view some jaw dropping images on her website:
https://www.dawnwilsonphotography.com/
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Cris Carter Answers the Question "What About Our Pets?"
Do you make an extensive list for your pet sitter when you go on vacation? What about if you are hospitalized? Or what happens to your pets and animals when you pass away? Cris Carter is the Attorney with Heart. There are so many ways you can incorporate your pets into your estate planning. Find out all the details in today's episode. Note that laws vary by state, check with your attorney if you aren't in Colorado. Or contact Cris if you are in Colorado.
https://www.criscarterlaw.com/
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Colorado Pet Pantry Founder Eileen Lambert
Colorado Pet Pantry has over 60 locations throughout the state from partnerships with human food banks to 'mini' pantries. Find out all the amazing services and ways to serve in today's episode with Eileen Lambert who is he Founder and Executive Director.
https://www.coloradopetpantry.org/
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
NoCo Pet Summit
The very first Virtual Pet Summit will be Thursday and Friday, June 25 & 26, 2020. Hosted by NoCo Pet Pack on our Facebook page.
Jenn from K9 Fitness Works and I, Silver Paw Studio, co-founded the NoCo Pet Pack in January of this year. It is a networking and business group of pet businessmen. Ultimately we will host an in-person event but in the meantime we are breaking new ground by throwing an on-line event!
We will have 4 guest presenters as well and Jenn and I. This event is open for anyone to attend and is completely FREE. We will even have prizes for attendees!
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
All Pet Voices founder Chloe Divita
Ever wish there were a hub of reliable pet information? Wish you could watch informative and thought provoking interviews and videos on the pet topics you are curious about? You are in luck! Hundreds of creators from the former BlogPaws community led by Chloe Divita have formed All Pet Voices. I had the honor of speaking with Chloe Divita to learn more about All Pet Voices.
Definitely check out their innovative approach at http:/AllPetVoices.com
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
HeArtsSpeak Artists Helping Animals with Caitlin Quinn
Do you have a heart for helping animals? Would you like to surround yourself with fellow artists to support animal rescues? Whether you are a hobbyist or professional, a photographer or a graphic designer, from Colorado or Spain HeArtsSpeak.org is the place for you! Find out more about this incredible organization in this episode and on their website.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee or Zoom today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado.
Isolation and Pets- What are Sue and I (and our pets) Up To?
Sue and I co-host the radio show Critter Patter. On this episode Sue calls me from the Blue Studio at KRFC 88.9 fm to chat about how we and our pets are doing during isolation from the Coronavirus Pandemic. Sue gives an easy dog treat recipe and I give pet photography tips. And we give you our pets outlook on us being at home.
Sue is shipping her dog treats! Find out more on her website: https://dogtreatssogood.com/
I am recording lots of pet photography how-to video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins
Thank you for listening to this week’s episode of Tales with Tails. I sure hope you enjoyed listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you have any feedback send me an email at Monique@SilverPawStudio.com. Until the next episode I wish you many Woofs, Purrs and t-r-e-a-t-s’s.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Pets and Corona Virus with Veterinarian Dr. Katie Woodley
Dr. Katie Woodley joined my Critter Patter radio show co-host Sue Carroll for an interview on March 18,2020. With the pandemic of Corona Virus (COVID 19) effecting people world wide many have questions about our pets. Dr. Katie gives factual and timely information in this episode. If you would like to contact her directly her phone number is 970-672-0003 and her website is https://www.thenaturalpetdoctor.com/.
Thank you for tuning in to the Tales with Tails podcast. We hope all of our human and animal listeners are safe and well in these trying times and beyond.
If you would like information about Silver Paw Studio you are invited to email me at Monique@SilverPawStudio.com
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Animal Friends Alliance Merger Update
Animal House Rescue and Grooming and Fort Collins Cat Rescue combined forced to create Animal Friends Alliance. As of January 2020 the merger is official. Sue and I both host this episode interviewing Sarah Swanty the founder of Fort Collins Cat Rescue and now executive director of Animal Friends Alliance and Ali Eccleston, founder of Animal House Rescue and Grooming soon to be moving her role to a volunteer status. How is the merger so far? What are the questions most frequently asked by the community? What is their favorite color? All this and more revealed in this episode.
Shiny new website: https://www.savinganimalstoday.org/
Thank you for listening to this week’s episode of Tales with Tails. I sure hope you enjoyed listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you have any feedback send me an email at Monique@SilverPawStudio.com. Until the next episode I wish you many Woofs, Purrs and t-r-e-a-t-s’s.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado.
Sue Carroll from Bones Du Jour is a Treat
Sue and I host the radio show Critter Patter and I had the pleasure of interviewing her this week!
Did you know she rehabbed a bat? Or that her cat is a doctor? Or she has three turtles?
Learn all about her dog treat bakery Bones Du Jour https://dogtreatssogood.com/ and more in this episode.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado.
Exploring the World of the Barn Owl with Scott Rashid
Scott Rashid of Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute also known (CARRI) recently released his newest book "Exploring the World of the Barn Owl (An intimate look into their secretive lives)".
This episode is all about Barn Owls. We skim over the chapters of the book but you really need to grab a copy to see his intricate artwork accompanying the photos.
At the end we have a short discussion about photography safety around these birds.
To find out more visit the website at http://www.carriep.org/ . He speaks at numerous events, sells his lovely art to support the Institute, write books and papers and constantly researches birds in our area.
Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
This Counselor Horses Around - Pia Jansen with Unbridled Farm
Pia Jansen is a counselor and coach to humans as her primary role. But for the last 12 years she has included her herd of horses and donkeys as teaching examples for her clients.
Just by being themselves (no special instructions from Pia) people can learn problem solving, leadership, nurturing and more from the horse family. You will hear me say "fascinating" about a dozen times as I find this method new and interesting as I am sure you will too.
Find out more about equine assisted therapy in this episode and on Pia's website at
https://www.unbridledfarm.com/
Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Drink With Your Dog - Amber Quann Interview
Amber Quann from Summit Dog Training joined me in the studio to talk about her wildly popular Drink With Your Dog Project.
She teaches people and their pups to have good manner in breweries! I will drink to that! Find out all about Amber, her training, and the Drink With you Dog Project in this episode.
More info on Summit Dog Training here: http://www.summitdogtraining.com/
More info on Drink With Your Dog Project here: https://www.drinkwithyourdog.com/
Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on the podcast? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Emergency & Winter Prep Tips from Dr. Deogracias and Dr. Sedlacek
With holidays and cold winter temps now arriving in Colorado and around the country this is a perfect time to plan for your pets!
Worried about table scraps? Decorations? Houseguests? Dr. Deogracias is a wealth of information for preventing ER visits during the holidays.
Worried about your older or painful pets in the cold temps? Dr. Sedlacek offers a host of ideas to keep your pets comfy and pain free.
If you are in the Fort Collins, Colorado area or plan to be then make note of Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehab at http://www.vetemergencyandrehab.com/.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
David Neils - Exploring the Back Country of Colorado
David Neils hikes the Colorado wild country three times per week. He is an expert on hiking and on off trail, tracking and predicting apex predators (like bobcats and bears), and has an infectious enthusiasm for exploring Larimer County parks and beyond. I could have recorded his fascinating tales for hours and will have to have him back on the show!
His website https://wildnaturemedia.com/ features a checklist of items needed before you head out, wildlife conservation, education, and research. He also has some amazing footage from his trail cams. He offers workshops and presentations too!
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Goldfish to Elephants Theresa Treats Them All
Theresa Carlson is a Certified Veterinary Technician at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. He has the fascinating job of caring for exotic animals. In this episode, previously aired on Critter Patter on KRFC 88.9 fm, we talk about her journey into her field and some crazy patient stories from CSU. We also talk about Theresa's passion for elephant conservation. She works closely with https://www.katieadamsonconservationfund.org/ and has visited Nepal twice to help in person.
Theresa is an incredible person with an insatiable drive to care for the smallest to the largest animals on our planet.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
K9 Fitness Works Jennifer Holmes
Jennifer Holmes opened K9 Fitness Works after experiencing her own health challenges. At the urging of a close friend the concept of working out WITH your dog was born. Find out about her soon to open Fitness Park in Fort Collins, Colorado, her in-home services, simple exercises you can implement at home for your dog and more!
Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on the podcast? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Bark for Life
Bark for Life in Loveland is Sunday, September 29th. In this episode we chat with Christy from the local Colorado American Cancer Society office. Learn about their offerings for cancer patients and about Bark for Life.
The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a canine-friendly event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer.
Bring your best canine friend and join us for a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and then continuing with demonstrations, contests, games, live music, and a tribute ceremony.
Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on the podcast? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Larimer Animal-People Partnership LAPP
Kristin and Amy (and yellow lab Maisy) joined me in the KRFC 88.9 fm Radio Fort Collins studios to chat about Larimer Animal-People Partnership and the Doggie Olympics.
This podcast episode of that interview will debut at 9:00 am September 15, 2019 just as the Doggie Olympics at Spring Canyon Park in Fort Collins commences! Find out the fun we are having at the 24th Annual Doggie Olympics and the organization it supports.
Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on the podcast? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins Critter Patter is recorded in their studios in The Music District in the heart of Fort Collins Colorado
Northern Colorado Wildlife Center
Tallon Nightwalker and Kate Boyd tell us all about Northern Colorado Wildlife Center on this episode. You may remember Kate from her Tales with Tails episode about her dragon and how she started the Northern Colorado Herpetological Society. Now the Herp Society and NoCo Wildlife have joined forces! Find out what this means for our community in this episode.
This interview originally aired on Critter Patter on KRFC fm.
Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on the podcast? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
Scott Rashid on the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute - CARRI
Scott Rashid joined me recently on KRFC fm 88.9 radio Fort Collins on the Critter Patter show. We talked all about the institute he formed after decade of work and research on local birds. Scott founded Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute also known as CARRI. He installs and maintains many of the raptor nest cameras in northern Colorado. I met Scott at a talk he gave at the High Plains Environmental Center in Loveland. As he banded the barn owls I had the thrill of my life holding a baby barn owl. Then and there I asked him to come on the show. We only had time to briefly touch on each program he operates in CARRI. To find out more visit the website at http://www.carriep.org/ . He speaks at numerous events, sells his lovely art to support the Institute, write books and papers and constantly researches birds in our area.
Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on the podcast? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
Larimer Retired K9 Foundation Interview with founder Barb Bennett
Barb Bennett formed the Larimer Retired K9 Foundation in 2017 to support retired sheriff and police dogs in Larimer County, Colorado. When dogs retire they are able to go live out the rest of their lives with their handler and their family. Barb saw a need for financial assistance for the family and formed LRK9F. Find out her story on the episode today.
More information can be found on their website at https://larimerretiredk9foundation.com/
The video of Grendel is posted on their YouTube here https://youtu.be/lcTrF39-UpA
Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on these podcast episodes? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. If you need photography or videography services she can help! Plan a free planning meeting over coffee today. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
Pet Photographer Frank Goss and I Talk Shop
Season 4 of the Tales with Tails podcast has a new format! For the next few months I will be the co-host on the radio show Critter Patter on KRFC fm 88.9. They have agreed to let me share the episode after it airs live on KRFC Thursdays at 6:30 pm. More information about KRFC can be found on their website at https://www.krfcfm.org/
My first guest is my friend and fellow pet photographer Frank Goss of Compelling Images Photography. We "talk shop" about pet photography and more. Frank has some insightful tips on working with animals and improving your photography over all.
Welcome to Season 4!
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Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on the podcast? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
Season 3 Wrap & Big News for Season 4
Season 3 of the Tales with Tails podcast is a wrap already! We have heard many heartfelt, funny and thought provoking tales this season. Be sure to go binge them all if you haven't!
Season 4 brings a big surprise! I am filling in as co-host on the radio show Critter Patter on KRFC fm! 88.9 on the radio or listen online at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/critter-patter/ . The radio show airs Thursday nights at 6:30 pm mountain time. I am working with the station to air the episode here on the podcast too! At the very least we will have segments of the radio show to share with you here. There is a lot of learning to do before going on the air for a radio show. So watch your notifications in July for Season 4 podcast episodes.
Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on the podcast? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.
CoPilot for Life
Claire Preston shares the tale of her beloved Bailey, her co-pilot on a cross country road tip and in life. So fun to hear how Bailey saw all the news sights and smells along the way.
Claire is the founder of Pet Honor Society. When she lost her Bailey she felt so unprepared & confused. Pet Honor Society honors your pets through life and beyond. She offers grief counseling, pet memorial items, and pet parents classes held in Fort Collins, Colorado. She helped my mom recently with a beautiful grave marker. More info at https://www.pethonorsociety.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/PetHonorSociety/
Want to see photos of the cuteness discussed on the podcast? Join us in the Tales with Tails facebook group to share your furbabies. Podcasts episodes are featured on the Silver Paw Studio Blog too.
Share your tale with the world too! Email Monique to schedule your interview. Monique@SilverPawStudio.com.