Work From The Inside Out 24: Find What Lights You Up with John DeMato
John DeMato is a photographer and branded content creator who works with speakers, authors, coaches, and business leaders to produce image content portfolios that present informational, entertaining and inspiring aspects of their brand to their followers. As a former television producer, John has over 18 years of production experience and has been featured as a lifestyle photography expert on several NBC Universal daytime talk and reality shows.
More than just a guy who pushes a button for a living, John DeMato sets his clients up for success beyond the portrait session by educating them on how to best leverage their image content for their websites, social channels, bios, publications, advertisements, and various other needs. He was inspired after the death of his mother to pursue work that felt more purposeful and meaningful which took him on the path of entrepreneurship. He has not looked back.
In this episode we discuss:
- How John started his career in television production after getting his Master’s Degree.
- John’s process of self-reflection after his mom passed away, and how he came to terms with the reality his career was not fulfilling.
- How serving others and telling their stories has been a theme through all of his life.
- John’s love language of service, how he learned about it, and how it has influenced his career path.
- How John realized photography is his unconditional love and biggest passion. He said “It is my passion, my art. I would do it for free. I have built my business around my art in a way that does not compromise my integrity because it allows me to serve others.”
- The wisdom he shares with the listeners, discussing the importance of figuring out what truly lights you up and pursuing that because having a strong passion will help you through the dark and hard times.
Links
- John DeMato on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- https://www.johndemato.com/
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