Talkin' S#!t with the Cincottas
From industry rants to real-world advice, Talkin’ Sh!t with the Cincottas is the unfiltered, no-BS conversation every creative needs to hear.
Sal and Alissa Cincotta share the wins, the failures, and the hard truths behind running a creative business today.
It’s honest, sometimes messy, and always from the perspective of two people who’ve been in the trenches together through it all.
If you’re tired of the highlight reel and want the real story, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
9 episodes
Ep.9 | Travel Disaster in London
Belmond Britannic Explorer ***SCREWED UP OUR TRAVEL PLANS***When disaster strikes your business it should be defined by the way you handle it.. It's all about customer service. As business owners we have all dealt with customer services...
Ep.8 | Making Money with Destination Photoshoots
On this episode of Talking S#!t with the Cincottas, we’re breaking down how we turned destination photoshoots into one of the most profitable (and fun) parts of our business. From our very first senior session in New York to weddings a...
Ep.7 | Starting Over From Scratch
What would we do if we had to start our photography business from zero today? No brand. No leads. No clients. Just day one with everything we know now.In this episode of Talkin’ S#!t with the Cincottas, we break it all down—exac...
Ep.6 | How to Work with Your Spouse Without Killing Each Other
In this episode of Talkin’ S#!t with the Cincottas, Sal and Alissa discuss what it’s really like to run multiple businesses together while staying married. From navigating conflict and defining roles to owning your strength...
Ep.5 | Why Your Photography Business Is Failing Part 2
Title: Why Your Photography Business Is Failing Pt 2In Episode 5 of Talkin’ S#!t with the Cincottas, Sal and Alissa tackle what separates real businesses from hobbyists—systems, sales, and how you handle your calendar. Th...
Ep.4 | Is There Money To Be Made In Photography
In this episode of Talkin’ Shit with the Cincottas, Sal and Alissa go all in on a harsh reality: there IS money to be made, but most photographers aren’t making money—not because the market is bad, but because their business model is b...
Ep.3 | Politics In Business
Should Politics Stay Out of Your Business?In this episode of Talkin’ Shit with the Cincottas, Sal and Alissa Cincotta dive into the polarizing intersection of politics and business—and whether the two should ever mix. With bruta...
Ep.2 | Why Your Photography Business Is Failing
Episode 2 – Why Your Photography Business Is FailingLet’s call it what it is: Most photographers aren’t running real businesses. They’ve got expensive cameras, pretty Instagram feeds, and zero clue how to market, sell, or grow. In...
