Never Bring Fish To The Studio with Brent Maynard

Never Bring Fish To The Studio with Brent Maynard

Author: Daniel Jester April 22, 2025 Duration: 41:28
In this episode, Daniel Jester is joined by studio operations and photography manager Brent Maynard, who shares stories and insights from his unique experience managing photo studios for a major pet brand. Brent dives into the complexities of working with animal talent, from cats and dogs to guinea pigs, birds, and even cockroaches, and explains the specialized studio workflows required to keep animals, handlers, and crew safe and productive. He and Daniel talk about their shared love of optimizing studio layouts, reflect on the importance of removing obstacles for creative teams, and explore how the presence of animal talent transforms everything from set design to crew behavior. It's a fascinating look at the intersection of operational excellence and animal chaos, with a few screaming guinea pigs along the way.

Hosted by Daniel Jester, The E-commerce Content Creation Podcast goes beyond the surface to explore the intricate world of visual storytelling behind online retail. This isn't just about taking pretty pictures; it's a deep dive into the entire creative engine that powers modern brands. Each conversation examines how photographers, videographers, stylists, and art directors actually work with marketing, merchandising, and tech teams to turn creative vision into tangible business results. You'll hear practical discussions about workflow, technology, and management that sit at the intersection of art and commerce. Covering a landscape that includes beauty, fashion, and countless other sectors, the podcast reveals how strategic content creation directly influences customer experience and organizational goals. For anyone involved in bringing a product to life online, these episodes offer a rare look at the collaborative challenges and solutions that define success in a crowded digital marketplace. Tune in for honest talk about the craft, business, and evolving technology of e-commerce visuals.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The E-commerce Content Creation Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Skateboarding, Photography, and Learning with Ryan Lusteg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:38
In this episode of the E-commerce Content Creation Podcast, host Daniel Jester speaks with Ryan Lustig, a seasoned photographer who transitioned from skateboarder to professional photographer to studio leader. They discu…
Creating Community with Matt Ware [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:05
In this episode, Daniel Jester and Matt Ware discuss the evolving landscape of creativity within the eCommerce and photography industries. They explore the importance of community, the impact of the pandemic on social co…
The Flash Drive Files - Episode 5 with Matt Licari [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:21
In this episode, host Daniel Jester interviews photographer Matt Licari, exploring his multifaceted approach to photography, particularly in the realms of portrait and celebrity photography. Matt shares insights into his…
Studio Economics 101 with Caleb Raynor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:37
This week's episode features Caleb Raynor, taking us back to school for studio economics 101. We talk about the mechanics and metrics that determine the financial success of the photo studio and how you can learn to spea…
Understand Your Value, Find Your Purpose with Tony Baker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:21
Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of the E-commerce Content Creation Podcast, which happens to be Part II of Daniel's recent conversation with Tony Baker. If you haven’t caught part one yet, that was last week’s e…
Simplicity and Clarity with Tony Baker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:40
Daniel is joined by Tony Baker this week. Tony recently launched his new coaching and mentorship program, aimed at helping creative professionals of all stripes understand their value, and how to incorporate that knowled…
Photography, Curiosity, and Connection with Monica Baddar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:34
The guest for this episode is Monica Baddar. If that name sounds familiar, you might be remembering Monica from Episode 3 of the Flash Drive Files, the miniseries podcast from our friends at VeryBusy.io that drops in thi…
The Flash Drive Files - Episode 4 with Paula Watts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:48
Summary In this episode, host Daniel Jester interviews photographer Paula Watts, exploring her journey in photography, her unique style, and the intricacies of the photographer-client relationship, particularly in the be…
Time as Currency with Paul Massingill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:58
Summary In this episode of the e-commerce content creation podcast, host Daniel Jester speaks with Paul Massingill, senior manager of studio operations at David Yurman. They discuss the critical role of studio operations…
Product Photography as a Product with Alex Davidovich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:07
In this episode, Daniel interviews Alex Davidovich from Squareshot, discussing the evolution of content creation in eCommerce, they explore the shift from in-house studios to somethign more like agency models, the import…