Buying Local Podcast · April 3, 2026 · 30 min
Visual Storytelling: The Creative Journey of Todd Bailey | Buying Local #71
In episode 71 of the Buying Local podcast, host Mike Nelson catches up with creative powerhouse Todd Bailey to discuss his fascinating evolution from a performing musician to a Forbes-published photographer and fractional CMO. They dive deep into the impact of AI on content creation, the wild world of muscle cars, and why small businesses benefit immensely from fractional marketing leadership. You can connect with Todd and check out his extensive portfolio at tbphotopix.com . 0:00 Introduction and Welcoming Todd Bailey 0:43 Todd's Creative Journey: From Music to Photography 1:36 Evolving into Video and Digital Marketing 3:07 The Value of High-Quality vs. Mediocre Content 4:29 Getting Published in Forbes Magazine 5:34 The Ingenuity of Composite Team Photography 7:46 Balancing Photo, Video, and Marketing Services 9:48 Navigating AI in the Content Creation Space 13:37 The Dangers of Bad AI Headshot Generators 15:50 Saratoga Auto Museum and the Don Yenko Muscle Car Project 18:35 Thoughts on the Tesla Cybertruck 19:28 Returning to Music: From Retirement Homes to Rock Shows 21:46 Working with Big Brands vs. Small Businesses 23:25 Exciting Video Projects: Hanging off Trucks and YouTube Channels 26:12 What is a Fractional CMO and Why Do You Need One?