Videography Academy

Today we have a great interview with a phenomenal filmmaker, teacher, and youtuber! Ryan Snaadt talks his career, getting business, and how his youtube has helped his business! Also he has generously offered a 25% discount to his course SOLO VIDEO PRO for all VA members:  https://ryansnaadt.thinkific.com/courses/solovideopro?coupon=podcast25  Also join his thriving Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreelanceVideographerCommunity YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-__rBmcQsAbJsdfe5R_xTA?  Website: https://www.ryansnaadt.com/

Today we interview Marcos Rocha, a DP, Videographer, Youtuber, awesome human being, and more! We talk about how he built his Youtube channel and the challenges that come with it, as well as the work he is doing as a professional! https://marcosdp.com https://www.youtube.com/MarcosRochaTv https://www.instagram.com/marcosrochatv/  

Building momentum is important because it's like compounding success. Big rush meeting people, getting a job, then it falls flat and turns into a rollercoaster of dopamines   How to build momentum Remind yourself of your goals Post-its Vision board Alarm clock Build one new habit a quarter Spend three months only caring about one new thing: Health, wealth, or happiness Don't overload yourself Make a small goal and stick to it until you get it Develop positive self-talk Develop a networking routine Keep in touch New people Stay in touch with people you care about that will support you

Marketing: What is it? And what are the foundational requirements to set up a strong marketing game

What is your industry/niche's ecosystem? What do I mean by that? Learn this important lesson to master your marketing landscape

Learn the different marketing channels, the difference between paid and organic social media and a secret strategy to boost your reach organically

Michael Gebben or "Gebbs" is an AMAZING human being with fantastic energy and is a super coach with his own awesome podcast that you should be listening to! I love this guy, and sat down with him to talk the business and I'm sure you'll learn a lot. He is also a business coach with great success so if you're looking for a mentor to help take your business to the next level, he's the guy for you! Special note: This was a lost episode (my fault) and was recorded way before the pandemic started 

Find out what are the FIVE MONEY MISTAKES most beginning videographers make time and time again!

How I discovered, contacted, and pitched a local restaurant and went from a free offer to a sales package

In this episode I share how I screwed up and almost lost a new client and then the strategy I used in detail to save it, including the emails that were sent, a breakdown of my thought process, and what you can do. A full youtube episode is available as well if you want to see the emails!

What's up with value based pricing! Something debated in facebook groups and forums, my two cents, and what I think people are missing on this topic!

5 reasons why you aren't getting more clients: Learn all the juicy details and how to overcome You're not trying hard enough You aren't experimenting enough You are not focused You don't know what you want You aren't good enough yet

In this episode we discuss when it is okay to tell someone off and how to do it

Our most popular podcast interviewee returns! George Edmondson of Seed Creative comes back to talk about how his business has been growing, secrets to his business growth, and how he got a free RED camera from the CEO of RED!

Tips on how to master your inner dialogue for success!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday special announcement! Find out the biggest deals and make sure you don't miss out!

What is production insurance?  What are all the different terms and how do they apply to me? When should I get insurance? How can insurance protect me when I rent gear? Is it expensive to get insurance if I'm a solo operator? All these questions and more answered on this episode where Henry Finn interviews his own production insurance agent, Luke Gelineau of www.insuredproduction.com

How to achieve your goals by staying focused! Know your goals and make sure they're the right one Make a list of the right things Make sure you say no to the wrong things Finish what you start Musashi on Amazon Full Focus Planner: https://www.talkable.com/x/aLDEkU

This episode covers the pros and cons about working for free and also cites examples of how Henry has made amazing contacts and had wonderful experiences by working for free.. and how to understand when to work for free.

Real-time reflections of a man working while traveling. How to organize your thoughts to make the most of your experiences.