In this episode of Enough is Enough, I am joined by the amazing and talented creator, Jacob (@Jacob), who dives deep into his personal journey of becoming one of the top creators in the world. You'll learn how he took the leap to start his own media company, how he balances work and life, and how the power of collaboration and staying humble has gotten him to where he is today. 

He is the founder of the media company, @Jacob Media, and is internationally renowned for his photography work and creative direction. With over 1 million Instagram followers, he is trusted globally to create award-winning and visually inspiring photo and video assets for some of the world's best-known brands, including previous work with Lamborghini, Etihad Airways, Amazon, Audible, BMW, and Beautiful Destinations.

What we discuss:

[04:06] How Jacob found his drive for photography                        

[06:14] Jacob's involvement in Beautiful Destinations and how it was such a pivotal point in his career                        

[08:00] Jacob's move to NY                        

[08:42] the shift that happened when Jacob lost his passport                        

[12:06] How Jacob changed from working at BD to work for himself and the new skills he had to learn                        

[12:53] Knowing how to communicating with clients and understanding his own work values                        

[14:02] why did Jacob decided to leave Bali                        

[15:18] how London was a suitable work environment for Jacob                        

[16:35] How Jacob is able to be productive during working hours and makes time for himself                        

[19:13] Tips for organizing his work and business               

[21:18] Why it's important to Jacob to remain humble and helpful                        

[22:49] Is being competition-driven worth in the long-term?                                    

[25:30] The importance of collaboration and how you will progress faster instead of doing things on your own                        

[26:57] Is there more competition amongst women than amongst men?                    

[28:41] Jacob's standing on developing his video skills vs collaborating with talented people                        

[30:20] Is taking a good photo as important as editing?                        

[32:45] Jacob's favorite photo and why                        

[33:26] Jacob's favorite place in the world                        

[33:56] What an ideal day in the life looks like for Jacob                        

[35:09] Jacob's photography masterclass                        

[36:14] What is Creative Circuit?                        

[37:09] Jacob's ideal day in 10 years                        

[:38:47] Jacob's advice: challenge yourself and always push a little further    

Find more from Jacob:

Instagram: @jacob

The Photography Masterclass: https://www.thephotographymasterclass.com/enroll-2020m4e5w68f?affiliate_id=2768803