350. How to Navigate the Challenges of Video Production | Tips for Commercial Filmmakers

Sep 11, 2023

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In this milestone episode of the podcast, Ryan discusses the unpredictable nature of the video business, the challenges of prospecting, and the importance of adaptability. He shares personal experiences, insights from his journey, and the evolution of his production company, Tell Studios. Ryan also touches on the significance of niching down in the industry and the transformative power of documentary storytelling.

Key Takeaways

You'll discover the importance of predictability in the video business and how to navigate the feast or famine cycles.
You'll understand the transformative power of documentary storytelling and its impact on brand connection.
You'll gain insights into the challenges and rewards of niching down in the video production industry.

In This Episode

[00:00] Welcome to the show!
[02:22] Facing a tough economy
[05:19] Lead generation
[07:50] Niching to Enroll Films
[10:46] An evolving team
[14:35] Creating processes
[21:03] Enroll Films!
[24:13] Meet The Difference Makers Podcast
[31:04] Hiring an executive producer
[32:55] The future of this show
[39:23] Evaluating your time

Quotes

"Without predictability in business, you go through feast or famine."

"I want to have a conversation with people that understand the value of video."

"I've known forever, YouTube is the place to be."

"I've been doing this work inside of Studio Sherpas and educating filmmakers."

"This basketball coach was the person who was responsible for me ending up at the university."

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