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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!

The 8 steps to COVID proof your business   Evaluate your situation Evaluate your market Determine your niche Know your business model Create your business plan Business model How do you make money How much do you charge Sales Plan Research Prospecting Relationship building Pitch Close Marketing Plan Marketing platforms Content plan: Lead magnets Consistent   Evergreen Casual Marketing Paid advertising Networking Plan Dream 100 Platforms to haunt Communities to engage Community Action Plan Create your personal brand building plan Assess your team Personal Network Extended Network Allies Attack and Adjust as you go    

The new reality of COVID and the ONLY solution to the madness!    PROBLEM: Reality is coming undone and reshaping before our eyes Entire industries are dying New Industries are rising Truly moving to digital era Human behavior is changing Human values are evolving Secondary industries and behaviors will rise More people suffering = strain on system Marketing spending is tough More competition for same customers Work life balance is hard Safety is a concern Logistics are hard Videographers are now frontline Networking is online    SOLUTION: Must evolve with times Expand skillset Focus on niche(s) Build strong business model Become Agile Network efficiently Build better relationships Engage in community Develop new personal skills Change priorities

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

What's in store for Videography Academy

What to know about this pandemic-induced global depression and how it will affect your business.

Tell yourself you're going to make it and this is just going to be a story you tell people some day. Organize & Restrict all costs both business and personal Reorganize your packages -Give deals, discounts, or figure out how to increase value Think of additional services you can provide. Know your niche! Re-evaluate your niche, is this a niche that needs video in a recession? Figure it out, this will help you focus & grow faster. Remove all activities or time spent on projects not directly related to money making Do not runaway into escapism: Vices, video games, drinking, smoking, that is deadly Put time into studying art of money making, marketing, etc. NOT Videography skills Do not accept any speculative work. Call every client you have had for the last two years, ask how they are doing, call them weekly. Remember how powerful you are.(if your making a living in media production you’ve already done the impossible) Cross Train to be able to diversify Join together with others Stay Calm and positive and strong

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!