{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Future Proof","title":"Falling Forward: Beauty, Resilience, and the Journey of Lesle Lane","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1b9e8dbe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2786,"description":"She lost her business, her studio, and even her marriage during the 2008 financial crisis. Starting over was not optional. It was the only path forward.\n\nLesle Lane, owner of Studio 13 and a third generation commercial photographer, joins Scott Eckart to share the story of how she rebuilt her career after losing nearly everything during the Great Recession. From growing up in a family photography business to betting $200,000 on early digital camera technology, Lesle explains how foresight, persistence, and the willingness to embrace change helped her survive industry disruption and economic collapse.\n\nIn this episode, you'll hear about:\nResilience and rebuilding after business failure\nHow entrepreneurs navigate industry disruption and technological change\nWhy foresight is critical for long term business success\nThings to listen for:\n(00:00) Introduction to Lesle Lane and Studio 13\n(02:00) Growing up in a third generation photography family\n(10:00) Learning through failure and the importance of practice\n(17:30) The $200,000 decision to switch to digital photography\n(21:00) Surviving economic shocks\n(22:30) Losing everything during the 2008 recession\n(27:00) Going back to school for an MBA and rebuilding confidence\n(29:30) Launching Studio 13 after starting over\n(30:30) How AI is changing the photography and marketing industry\n(43:00) Building systems and a team to scale the business\n(44:00) Why being a light for others matters in business and life\nResources:\nLesle Lane’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslelane/ \nStudio 13’s Website: https://www.studio13online.com/ \n\nJoin the Velocity Network: https://www.velocoaches.com/ ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/R8Jh5Gdtwc4BRcUrjB8UCVsc3l40FUbtCRPAbhjCE9g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mM2Mx/NDEwMjEzZGE0YzI0/OTI1ZmFjYmY0MmZm/Zjc4MS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}