Our Next Class
Intro to Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM | 🎓 Entrepreneurship Class
8:00 – 9:00 PM | 🤝 Networking Mixer
📍 Location: Venture X Bethlehem
Join Carter McKinney (Founder & CEO, McKinney Media) and Ashley Pizarro (Founder & CEO, Lovelyyfaces Spa Lounge & Master Academy) for a transformative evening designed to help you build, brand, and grow your business.
🎓 What You’ll Gain (6–8 PM Class)
✔ A completed Business Model Canvas tailored to your idea
✔ Real-world insights from entrepreneurs who’ve been where you are
✔ Expert referrals to trusted legal, financial & business resources
✔ 🎥 Full recording of the session to revisit later
✔ Hands-on activities: Icebreaker, mindset training, pitch practice, and Quizlet Live review
🤝 Networking Mixer (8–9 PM)
✨ Build connections with fellow entrepreneurs & professionals
✨ Book consultations, mentorship, and explore collaborations
✨ Share your pitch & get feedback in a supportive space
✨ Light refreshments + a chance to expand your network
🔑 Event Details
💵 Tickets: $50 (class + mixer)
🎟 Seats Limited: 25 max – reserve early!
👉 Get Your Ticket Now on Eventbrite
📞 Questions? Call/Text: 484-222-5062
🌐 Visit: mckinneymedia.co
💡 Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow in one powerful evening. Your entrepreneurial journey starts NOW! 🚀
The Open Decks Experience with DJ RomeoG
This is more than a workshop, it’s a live classroom, networking hub, and launchpad for DJs and creatives.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already established, this event is your chance to:
- Earn and refine DJ skills on real decks
- Exchange music and trade industry knowledge
- Network with peers and professionals
- Discover new hires, interns, and contract opportunities
- Build the confidence and professionalism needed to thrive in events, nightlife, and corporate spaces
Hosted by DJ RomeoG and powered by the McKinney School of Media & Marketing, this experience blends hands-on training, business insights, and community connection into one high-energy night.
🎤 Meet DJ RomeoG
Romeo is a cable lineman by day and powerhouse entertainer by night. As Founder & CEO of DJRomeoG Birthdays, Weddings & More and VLive Presents, he has become a trusted name for:
- Corporate, Wedding & Social Event DJ/MC Services
- Event Planning & Production
- Lighting & Stage Design
- Photo Booth Entertainment
His unique story, from tradesman to entrepreneur, makes him the perfect mentor for DJs aiming to master both the craftand the business.
📚 Powered by McKinney School of Media & Marketing
The McKinney School of Media & Marketing is part of McKinney Media LLC, a full-service creative agency offering photo, video, design, and marketing services.
We educate, empower, and equip creatives through:
- 🎓 1-on-1 Coaching & Mentorship
- 👥 Group Classes & Workshops
- 📸 Media & Production Training
- 💻 Business & Marketing Growth Programs
Our promise: every student and guest will identify, demonstrate, apply, adjust, create, experiment, express, refine, guide, and communicate their craft in new ways, leaving not just inspired, but equipped .
🕒 Live Event Schedule
Hour 1 – DJ Fundamentals & Professionalism
- Welcome + Framing (McKinney Media)
- Core skills: equipment setup, beat-matching, phrasing, EQ blends, drop-mixing, layering
- The Business of DJing: marketing, branding, contracts, professionalism, and client relations
- Building Great Events: playlist strategy across weddings, clubs, corporate, and socials
Hour 2 – Networking & Open Decks (Led by DJ RomeoG)
- 5–10 min DJ rotations with real-time feedback
- Music exchange & playlist strategy: crates, exclusives, energy flow
- Peer introductions & networking: showcase style, position yourself in the marketplace
Hour 3 – Business, Collaboration & Professional Development
- Running a DJ Business: pricing, negotiation, contracts, client interactions
- Appearance & Professional Presence: how to present yourself in different event types
- Collaboration Mixer: building partnerships for future events
- Wrap-up: RomeoG’s motivational set + sustaining longevity in the entertainment industry
🎬 Online Course Modules
Every attendee also gets access to online modules for deeper study:
- DJ Fundamentals & Professionalism (20–30 min)
- Running a DJ Business (20–30 min)
- Event Fundamentals (15–20 min)
- Networking & Open Decks (20–30 min)
- Collaboration & Business Building (15–20 min)
- Closing Inspiration (10–15 min)
✨ Don’t just watch the DJ, become one.
Join us for The Open Decks Experience with DJ RomeoG and take your skills, network, and opportunities to the next level.
🎯 Learn. Build. Monetize.
The McKinney School of Media & Marketing will help you master photography, videography, marketing, and entrepreneurship — and give you the AI tools, business systems, and mentorship you need to create a career you own.
👉 [JOIN THE WAITLIST TODAY]
Founded by Carter McKinney
The McKinney School of Media & Marketing was founded by Carter McKinney — an award-winning creative director, educator, and business coach who has served 20,000+ clients nationwide and trained students worldwide.
Carter and McKinney Media have been formally recognized with proclamations and certificates from the City of Bethlehem, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. Congress, honoring his leadership, entrepreneurship, and creative impact.
He continues to lead as an industry professional, service provider, and mentor, empowering creatives and entrepreneurs to transform passion into profit, systems, and legacy.
Creatives & Entrepreneurs Trained Worldwide
Our alumni have gone on to:
- Book high-paying clients
- Launch agencies & startups
- Build personal brands
- Create financial freedom with their craft
WHAT’S INCLUDED WHEN YOU JOIN
🎥 Weekly Live Coaching Sessions
Direct mentorship with Carter McKinney & our expert team. Personalized feedback + real-time strategies.
💻 Full Online Course Library
From beginner to advanced: photography, videography, editing, marketing funnels, AI workflows, and entrepreneurship. Available 24/7.
📂 Business & Marketing Toolkit
Contracts, pricing sheets, templates, and AI prompts — ready to use on day one.
🤝 Networking & Collaboration
Private alumni group, monthly networking (virtual + in-person), and global community connections.
🚀 Exclusive Workshops & Pop-Up Labs
Seasonal hands-on labs like AI-Powered Campaigns, Brand Bootcamps, and Content Intensives.
PROGRAMS & SPECIALTY TRAINING
Creative Skills Education
📸 Photography – Beginner to advanced mastery
💡 Lighting Workshop – Natural light, continuous, & off-camera flash
🖼 Photo Editing – Lightroom workflow & Photoshop finishing
🎥 Videography – Beginner to advanced shooting techniques
✂️ Video Editing – Premiere Pro, Final Cut, & AI-powered workflows
🎨 Design – Graphic design fundamentals, color theory, Adobe & Canva
AI-Powered Creative Training
🤖 AI in Photography – Retouching, background replacement, concept generation
📊 AI in Marketing – Content automation, ad optimization, trend analysis
🖥 AI for Business – CRMs, chatbots, proposals, client tracking
Entrepreneurship & Business Growth
💼 Business Setup – Legal formation, financial planning
💵 Pricing & Sales – Systems to attract and retain clients
📦 Scaling – Products, courses, licensing, and partnerships
LEARNING FORMATS
- Weekend Intensives – Master a skill in 1–3 days
- 16-Week Cohorts – College-style program blending craft, business, and AI
- Pop-Up Labs – Seasonal, project-based workshops
- Mentorship Packages – 1:1 or group coaching for advanced growth
- 🌎 Spanish-Language Classes – Select courses available in Spanish to expand global access
- 👩🏽💻 Internship Program – Real-world training inside McKinney Media’s live projects. Interns gain hands-on experience in photography, video, marketing, event production, and business systems. Includes portfolio-building assignments, mentorship from Carter and team, and career placement guidance.
THE McKINNEY ADVANTAGE
You’re not just buying courses — you’re joining a movement.
✅ Learn from active industry professionals
✅ Use AI workflows to save time & scale faster
✅ Get entrepreneurial systems proven to build six-figure creative businesses
✅ Access a global alumni network of peers & mentors
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
💡 $1,997/year – All-Inclusive Access
✔ All online & in-person courses (discounted for members)
✔ Weekly coaching calls
✔ AI & marketing masterclasses
✔ Private alumni community
✔ Portfolio-building assignments
✔ Priority access to workshops & events
👉 [JOIN THE WAITLIST TODAY]
📚 Upcoming Classes & Programs
🚀 Intro to Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business
📅 Wed, Oct 29, 2025 · 6–8 PM | Networking 8–10 PM
👩🏫 Instructors: Carter McKinney & Ashley Pizarro
Learn launch strategies, legal setup, branding, pricing, & customer retention.
[Get Tickets]
📸 Photography Series (Join the Waitlist)
- Beginner Photography – Camera basics, exposure, focus, first edit
- Advanced Photography – Composition, lighting control, on-set workflow
- Photography Masterclass – Plan, direct, light, and edit a full shoot
- Lighting Workshop – Natural light, continuous, & off-camera flash
- Editing Workshop – Lightroom workflow + Photoshop finishing
🎥 Videography & Video Editing (Coming Soon)
- Shooting Techniques – From beginner setups to advanced production
- Editing Mastery – Premiere Pro, Final Cut, & AI-enhanced editing
🎧 DJ RomeoG: The Open Decks Experience
📅 Thu, Nov 20, 2025 · 6–9 PM | Networking 7–9 PM
Learn transitions, playlist building, event flow, professionalism, & DJ business strategy.
[Save Your Spot]
🎨 Intro to Graphic Design (Tony Ortiz)
Coming Soon – Learn design principles, color theory, and Adobe/Canva workflows.
[Join the Waitlist]
👥 1-on-1 Private Classes (Available Now)
Personalized coaching tailored to your goals & gear. Tracks include:
- Portrait Lighting
- Event Workflow
- Branding & Pricing
- Editing & Delivery
- Content for Business
[Book a 1-on-1]
🎓 16-Week Cohort Program – Fall 2026
A semester-style program starting late August/early September 2026.
Includes weekly in-person sessions, critiques, mentorship, capstone project, and certification.
[Apply for Fall ’26 Cohort]
BUILD YOUR LEGACY
At the McKinney School of Media & Marketing, we don’t just teach skills — we teach ownership.
- Ownership of your craft
- Ownership of your business
- Ownership of your future
📍 Based in Bethlehem, PA & Online Worldwide
🌐 www.mckinneymedia.co/education
📩 carter@mckinneymedia.co | 📞 484-222-5062
Photography 101: Foundations of Photography
Master the Art of Photography with Personalized Coaching
Duration: (16 Weeks)
Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Level: Beginner
Location: Flexible (Virtual + In-Person Sessions)
Tools Required: DSLR/Mirrorless Camera (or high-quality smartphone for initial lessons)
📸 Why Take This Course?
This 1-on-1 photography course is designed for hands-on, personalized learning tailored to your individual skill level and goals. Whether you’re looking to master camera settings, improve composition, enhance editing skills, or turn photography into a business, this course will provide you with the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to elevate your craft.
📅 Course Breakdown
📖 Phase 1: Camera Mastery (Weeks 1-4)
• Understanding camera functions & settings
• Mastering the exposure triangle (ISO, shutter speed, aperture)
• Composition techniques (rule of thirds, framing, leading lines)
• Lighting fundamentals (natural vs. artificial)
🎨 Phase 2: Developing Photography Skills (Weeks 5-8)
• Manual mode mastery & controlling exposure
• Portrait photography (posing, lighting, interaction)
• Street & landscape photography (capturing environments)
• Motion & action photography (freezing vs. showing movement)
💻 Phase 3: Editing & Post-Production (Weeks 9-12)
• Lightroom & Photoshop basics
• Color correction & retouching techniques
• Creating a consistent photography style
• Editing portfolio-worthy images
📢 Phase 4: Real-World Application & Portfolio Development (Weeks 13-16)
• Storytelling through photography (creating visual narratives)
• Business essentials (pricing, branding, contracts)
• Portfolio review & feedback
• Final photoshoot & Certification of Completion
💰 Pricing & Packages
Course Package (16 Weeks)
✅ $3,200
VIP Package (Course + Exclusive Perks)
✅ $3,800
🔹 Additional mentorship sessions
🔹 Extra editing support
🔹 Business coaching & branding guidance
🔹 Exclusive real-world photography projects
🚀 Enroll Today!
Take your photography to the next level with personalized, hands-on coaching from McKinney Media. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with the tools, techniques, and business knowledge to succeed in photography.
📩 Ready to start? Book your first session today!
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Contact us at:
carter@mckinneymedia.co
|484.222.5062
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