Scaling Your Video Production To 7 Figures with Simon Holt EP#013
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In this episode, we bring you the expertise of one of the greatest video editors in the digital industry, Simon Holt. He started out as a video editor for a production company in Melbourne where he had the chance to edit videos for big corporate clients—from TV commercials to around over a hundred episodes of lifestyle TV. After being in the corporate arena for around 10 years, he started freelancing until he decided to start his own company called Visual Culture.
Explore how he used his knowledge from his freelancing to help him establish his own video production business. If you are aiming for a 7-figure revenue in this field, Simon’s advice on creating systems, maximizing social media reach, handling people, and upscaling this business can get you...
How to Handle not getting paid EP#012
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Ever poured your heart out into something for someone else, only to find out you’re not getting anything in return?
That shouldn’t be the case, and you can avoid it from happening.
In this episode, Den talks about a video production company taking revenge on a rapper who did not pay them for their work. The company Ridge Productions released a video called “Sheck Wes Didn’t Pay Us for His Music Video, So We Made This (the Mo Bamba dude)” and it has reached almost 2 million views on Youtube.
Tune in to find out what you could do to avoid these kinds of situations. Learn about systemizing your work by knowing the different steps in post-production and sealing the deal.
What you’ll learn from this episode...
The Power of Personal Branding with Rebecca Flint
Business for Creatives Podcast #EP11 - Rebecca Flint
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More often than not, most of us associate branding with a logo. However, it’s way more than just a logo...
It’s everything from your brand identity to your brand messaging and to so, so much more.
In this episode, Den chats with Rebecca Flint, an entrepreneur, and a personal branding expert. She's been a Telstra Women's Business Award finalist with almost two decades of branding expertise under her belt. Now she coaches business owners on how to grow their businesses by utilising her proven branding techniques.
Find out how she used her personal and corporate branding strategies to help grow her family business to seven figures.
Get the secrets as you listen in and hear the in-depth discussion on why you...
How to Successfully Blend Quality Family Life and Business
Business for Creatives Podcast #EP10 - Sean Soole
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For most of us we’re taught that we need to work hard in order to be successful, but for Sean Soole it’s work-smart and still be successful. One doesn’t have to hustle 24/7 to achieve success.
His successful business is the result of the quality of family life he has. It wasn’t always easy though, he’s had to do the unthinkable. Selling all his properties, moving his entire family into a caravan and travelling around Australia, while managing and growing his Inner Circle Mastermind Business.
In this episode, Sean shares how he successfully manages to balance quality family life and a thriving business. He also delves into the topic of doing the inner self-work, where the journey from head to heart is the...
7 Steps to Run your Creative Business without You From the owner of Melbourne Video Production
7 Steps to Run your Creative Business without You From the owner of Melbourne Video Production
Business for Creatives Podcast #EP09 - David Jenyns
Dave and I are hosting a One Day Workshop in Melbourne on Feb 7th - Full details here: https://www.systemhub.com/videographers/
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If you think you need a hundred systems or processes with a clear client flow in order to move your business forward and eventually run without you, think again.
In this episode, David Jenyns, Founder of systemHUB, Melbourne SEO & Video and the guy who sold the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), sat down with Den and discussed a forgotten topic most business creatives try to hide from… the need to have SYSTEMS
David unravels the myths about setting up a system for your business. He...
Video Has Become a Commodity - How do you adapt?
Business for Creatives Podcast #EP08 -Simon Banks
What is your purpose as creative?
For Simon Banks, it is to educate the client to use video in a way which will build their business, serve their purpose and spread their impact.
In today’s episode, Den sits down with Simon Banks, author of the book “How to Get Video Right”
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Today, they talk about how to get out of the freelancer mindset and going all in as a creative entrepreneur. Not only that, Simon dabbles into his personal fears and doubts that run through the minds of any creative trying to make it themselves.
Most of all, they dive deep on the importance of incorporating videos into your content strategy.
Simon does not hold...
Can you be an entrepreneur and a creative?
Can you be an entrepreneur and a creative? For Doug Suiter, there is no difference...
Business for Creatives Podcast #EP07 - Doug Suiter
Today’s guest is Doug Suiter. He is the Owner/Director of YourFilm and FCPTalent. His expertise is from On-air Promos, set directing, and overseeing the full production process. He started FCP Talent to be a matchmaker for freelancers and producers.
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In this episode, Den and Doug expose what it really takes for a creative to build their own business. Doug shares his thoughts on filling the gap between matching a qualified freelancer to a client looking for a specific skill set. He also shares the biggest secrets on how to operate a business that does not...
How Any Creative can Turn Their Passion into a Profitable Business
How Any Creative can Turn Their Passion into a Profitable Business with Arana Wallenhoffer
Business for Creatives Podcast #EP06 - Arana Wallenhoffer
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It is tempting to hold on to a company after being part of it for a long time. The realization for Arana was a little different, she was forced out of the company she helped built and as a creative, she realized that her career was heading down another path...
Arana Wallenhoffer has an uncanny ability to balance inspirational creativity with practicality with her devoted passion focused on creating beautiful, yet functional space. With experience spanning all facets of architectural design building design and town planning, she...
How to overcome your fears and limiting beliefs
How to overcome your fears and limiting beliefs with Prue Sturgeon
Business for Creatives Podcast #EP05 - Prue Sturgeon
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No matter what creative work you do, you're limited by your body. By touching on the root cause, your body will heal and allow you to work to your fullest potential. That’s where Kinesiology comes in with its rise to popularity amongst creatives, artists and entrepreneurs.
On today’s episode, we have Prue Sturgeon. She is an Integrative Complementary Medicine Practitioner & Kinesiologist. Listen to Prue and Den as they take a closer look at the incredible results of Kinesiology in their lives. She shares how this modality will help creatives find balance and...
How a Former Truck Driver dove into an Underwater Imaging Business
How a Former Truck Driver dove into an Underwater Imaging Business with Peter Lightowler
Business for Creatives Podcast #EP04 - Peter Lightowler
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The inevitable challenges life will bring you are going to make or break you. Yet for Peter Lightowler, it has had a different impact. After a heavily laden palette dropped on his back resulting in a fractured spine, he realised that life is short. It made him focus on what he wants in life; that is underwater filming.
In this episode, Den and Pete will dive head-first into helping you to overcome your fears, give you more clarity on what you want and provide you with actionable steps that’ll lead you to achieving your goal. Listen in now and enjoy!
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