133. From Fired to Filmmaker: How a Setback Turned into a Dream Career w/ Jonny Roams

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome travel filmmaker and photographer Jonny Roams. We talk to Jonny about being let go from his job in the medical field, to then becoming a full time travel filmmaker and photographer. Jonny touches on how he's dealt with and overcame the feelings of imposter syndrome, as well as, how to find your style as a creator.Check out Jonny here:https://www.instagram.com/jonnyroams/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/ @JonnyRoams  The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps0:00 - Trailer0:38 - Intro2:07 - One Handed Crack3:02 - How buying a Leica changed Jonny’s Creative Process5:01 - When Jonny found his style as a photographer6:55 - Where Jonny Goes to Shoot Photos7:53 - Looking at Photobooks Helped Jonny Shift His Mindset10:00 - Telling a Story Through Photography and Connecting w/ Viewer 11:04 - How to Find Your Style as a Photographer12:52 - How Jonny’s Porsche has Opened Doors for His Content 14:57 - Remodeling His Porsche15:55 - The Process of Buying His Porsche17:08 - Driving Home from Arkansas18:09 - How Much Living in Utah Inspires Him18:45 - Why Dropping Out of College was the Right Decision 19:40 - Going All in Early21:03 - His Reaction to Getting Let Go From His Job23:13 - Locking in Retainer Clients24:48 - Impostor Syndrome26:11 - Having the Right People Around You27:11 - The Creative Community in Salt Lake28:33 - Getting a Yes from Sony30:30 - His Upcoming Project with Sony31:15 - What Jonny’s Future Looks Like31:43 - Short vs Long-Form Content33:05 - Turning Down Deals & Knowing Your Audience35:15 - Positioning Tips for Photographers & Jonny’s Outreach Strategy37:58 - The Decision to Make Digital Assets38:20 - Making Presets 41:40 - Something Jonny Learned the Hard Way (Contracts)44:00 - Percentage Breakdown of Jonny’s Income45:19 - Licensing is Slept On48:30 - Jonny’s Youtube Journey & Finding a Home in Utah51:52 - How Having a Kid Changed Jonny’s Life53:01 - Advice for Parents Trying to Stay Creative54:33 - Spending More Time w/ Family56:38 - What Sparked Jonny’s Dream58:40 - Reminiscing on His Journey & Sony Kando Impostor Syndrome59:46 - Jonny Didn’t Realize He Hit 10k Subs on Youtube01:01:50 - Advice for Filming By Yourself01:02:45 - Go-To Camera Set-Up01:04:11 - How Often Jonny Wants to Post on Youtube01:05:21 - FujiFilm vs Leica01:06:50 - Jonny’s Thoughts on the Q43 01:07:56 - Compression Doesn’t Really Exist01:09:22 - Jonny’s Daily Routine as His Own Boss01:10:28 - Jonny Shoots Photos Everyday01:10:44 - Everything in Utah is So Close01:12:46 - Where Jonny’s Love for Cars Came From01:15:00 - Creating a Car Community01:16:53 - Jonny’s Advice to his 18 Year Old SelfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/