Leading a company has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. Having to move on from someone who is amazing but the r/r doesn’t equate isn’t something that logically i predicted.

Our custom calendar that users can view in real time is one of my fav things we've designed lately. Keeping the user in the "brand" throughout the whole experience has been a fun experiment.

A lady told me that I looked like Nicholas Cage today. I told her thank you, but I didn’t mean it.

Lol. That annoying security check.

Been a while. We are working on a few new products at Studio Pod. I've seen so many founders #buildinpublic, so I am jumping on that ship with one of the most exciting products we've ever released. Some test shots in one of the first days back in the studio testing. :)

Entrepreneurship is lonely. #whoagrees?

Being a founder means in one day you successfully beta test a new product, get a check from your now biggest investor, and you launch a campaign you’ve been working on for months - to only feel like “what’s next?” #buildinpublic

Grit wins over intelligence.

"I have a founders group called Hampton that I'm part of...a group of like six or seven founders. Like therapy where like we cry sometimes and guys and girls and we just like talk about everything in our families and our businesses. So it also has led to a network and it's just

absolutely mind blowing production, and risk going on here. The R/R is insane if he pulls it off, and he did. You'll see more and more creatives like him valuing the production value for interviews & podcast as long form interviews become the most important thing in our media.

🚀 Launching into #buildinginpublic with StudioPro! 🚀 (we've launched everything in stealth, but shaking it up this time) → Ever wonder what goes into creating an automated photography studio designed for everyone?  I will get right into it, and document the entire process

Day 1 of #buildinginpublic for thestudiopro.com tiktok.com/@thejosephwest…

Marketing isn't just about attention—it's about creating connections that last. Let’s focus on stories that resonate deeply and drive meaningful growth.

Your email list is gold I've learned. Enhance its value with visuals that captivate. When your emails stand out in the inbox, your brand stays top-of-mind.

the only parenting advice from strangers that has proven to be 10000% true is - "enjoy it because it will go so much faster than you think" My oldest starts 8th grade in a couple of weeks. She's in the midst of applying for high schools. I literally don't know how we got here

Something I've learned as of late? I thought I was terrible at Sales, until I found my own niche. Visuals. Visuals are the key to unlocking growth in email marketing. A well-designed email doesn’t just look good—it drives results. Make your emails a visual journey.

Building out new applications is all about iteration I’ve found. Recently, we made a break through on our Ai image generation model, and was able to fool my wife with one of these photos. 😂. #aiheadshots #aiportraits

#ai is WILD.

We built it. We patented it. Headshots. Without the hassle. 📸⚡️📄 After years of grinding, Studio Pod is officially protected by the USPTO. Self-guided. Pro lighting. No photographer required. A new category — now patented. Let’s go. 🚀 #startup #patent #tech #headshots