Redefining Success and Finding Passion in Business with Skip Cohen

Founders Journey Podcast · Mar 12, 2026 · 1h 24m

We sit down with Skip Cohen to unpack his journey from Ohio to leadership in photography. He grew up in Painesville, Ohio, just east of Cleveland. His childhood centered on independence, responsibility, and strong family values. Kids stayed outside until the streetlights came on. Doors stayed unlocked.

However, his biggest lesson is not about photography. It is about defining success. Early in life, many people measure success by income and growth. As you get older, that definition changes. He believes success means waking up excited about the day ahead. That shift in thinking shaped every…