THE 505 PODCAST

Brady Bessette, a cinematographer and lighting expert renowned for his engaging YouTube channel, shares the intriguing journey from his mom's basement to millions of views. He discusses how boredom fueled his creativity during the pandemic, leading to unexpected YouTube success. Brady also delves into the balance of spontaneity and strategy in content creation, the intricacies of negotiating brand deals, and emphasizes the importance of 'delusional confidence' in overcoming creative hurdles. Tune in for insights on film production and personal growth!

Mark Bone, a renowned documentary filmmaker known for his work on Chris Bumstead's documentary, dives into the art of storytelling. He shares insights on what makes a great documentary, emphasizing character motivations and emotional connections. Mark discusses his journey capturing Bumstead’s path to becoming a six-time Mr. Olympia, highlighting the delicate balance of ambition and personal struggles. He also reflects on transitioning from commercial directing to YouTube, underlining authenticity and community engagement in content creation.

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome travel filmmaker and photographer Jonny Roams. We talk to Jonny about being let go from his job in the medical field, to then becoming a full time travel filmmaker and photographer. Jonny touches on how he's dealt with and overcame the feelings of imposter syndrome, as well as, how to find your style as a creator.Check out Jonny here:https://www.instagram.com/jonnyroams/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/ @JonnyRoams  The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps0:00 - Trailer0:38 - Intro2:07 - One Handed Crack3:02 - How buying a Leica changed Jonny’s Creative Process5:01 - When Jonny found his style as a photographer6:55 - Where Jonny Goes to Shoot Photos7:53 - Looking at Photobooks Helped Jonny Shift His Mindset10:00 - Telling a Story Through Photography and Connecting w/ Viewer 11:04 - How to Find Your Style as a Photographer12:52 - How Jonny’s Porsche has Opened Doors for His Content 14:57 - Remodeling His Porsche15:55 - The Process of Buying His Porsche17:08 - Driving Home from Arkansas18:09 - How Much Living in Utah Inspires Him18:45 - Why Dropping Out of College was the Right Decision 19:40 - Going All in Early21:03 - His Reaction to Getting Let Go From His Job23:13 - Locking in Retainer Clients24:48 - Impostor Syndrome26:11 - Having the Right People Around You27:11 - The Creative Community in Salt Lake28:33 - Getting a Yes from Sony30:30 - His Upcoming Project with Sony31:15 - What Jonny’s Future Looks Like31:43 - Short vs Long-Form Content33:05 - Turning Down Deals & Knowing Your Audience35:15 - Positioning Tips for Photographers & Jonny’s Outreach Strategy37:58 - The Decision to Make Digital Assets38:20 - Making Presets 41:40 - Something Jonny Learned the Hard Way (Contracts)44:00 - Percentage Breakdown of Jonny’s Income45:19 - Licensing is Slept On48:30 - Jonny’s Youtube Journey & Finding a Home in Utah51:52 - How Having a Kid Changed Jonny’s Life53:01 - Advice for Parents Trying to Stay Creative54:33 - Spending More Time w/ Family56:38 - What Sparked Jonny’s Dream58:40 - Reminiscing on His Journey & Sony Kando Impostor Syndrome59:46 - Jonny Didn’t Realize He Hit 10k Subs on Youtube01:01:50 - Advice for Filming By Yourself01:02:45 - Go-To Camera Set-Up01:04:11 - How Often Jonny Wants to Post on Youtube01:05:21 - FujiFilm vs Leica01:06:50 - Jonny’s Thoughts on the Q43 01:07:56 - Compression Doesn’t Really Exist01:09:22 - Jonny’s Daily Routine as His Own Boss01:10:28 - Jonny Shoots Photos Everyday01:10:44 - Everything in Utah is So Close01:12:46 - Where Jonny’s Love for Cars Came From01:15:00 - Creating a Car Community01:16:53 - Jonny’s Advice to his 18 Year Old SelfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

In this engaging conversation, Tom Noske, a successful content creator and endurance athlete from Melbourne, shares his journey of crafting a seven-figure personal brand. He discusses the importance of authenticity in personal branding, strategies for monetization, and overcoming mental barriers. Tom emphasizes the joy of discomfort and how embracing risks can lead to personal growth. He offers insights on building engagement through live interactions and the necessity of clear communication in scaling businesses. A must-listen for aspiring creators!

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Emma Jennings to the show. Emma helps our biggest advertisers tell great stories on YouTube. She is part strategist, part creative director - with a little bit of a producer hat thrown on for good measure. She helps brands understand the wild world of YouTube: where they should play and how to make stuff that people will actually want to watch, share, and spend time with. With over 15 years' experience consulting with Fortune 1000 companies, Emma brings deep product knowledge across digital media and Google advertising offerings.Check out Emma here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-jennings-709498a/The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:56 - Intro2:19 - One Handed Crack3:26 - Visiting Dude Perfect HQ4:17 - What Makes Dude Perfect Special6:00 - Creator Lead Brands vs Traditional Media7:34 - What micro influencers can learn from the biggest creators8:26 - What YouTube metrics are most important10:53 - What Brands can learn from Creators11:23 - 40% of people consider themselves a creator13:47 - What Emma learned from Directing her first Short Film17:20 - Organized Chaos19:10 - Don’t wait to act on your ideas21:15 - Working with large studios22:07 - Movie Making is actually the marketing23:45 - How the landscape of marketing has changed over the last 2 decades27:50 - When Emma starting focusing on YouTube29:29 - How conversations with big brands goes31:08 - Our pitch for 50532:17 - Expectations from big brands when it comes to success on YouTube35:04 - How BTS content and creators have come into marketing40:44 - How Burberry is winning with long and slow ads42:30 - HULU’s success with ambient rooms ads 45:03 - How Emma’s consulting strategy has evolved47:48 - YouTube is the number 1 streamer51:06 - What makes YouTube unique56:49 - Organic vs. Paid content1:00:25 - Brand Lift Surveys1:01:22 - How Emma continues to raise the bar1:02:34 - The Glad Press and Seal ad that CRUSHED1:06:15 - How creators get selected to work with brands1:08:26 - What KPI’s are used to determine success1:09:43 - What Emma has learned about leadership1:12:17 - The best advice Emma has received1:13:27 - Biggest challenges Emma has faced during her time at Google1:14:46 - Balance data and creativity1:17:12 - YouTube is the world's largest focus group1:18:11 - What risks do brands face if they don’t embrace YouTube1:19:09 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

What's up Rock Nation, today we're reminiscing on our journeys of how we became full time creatives. We shared our stories in episode one, but so much has changed since that episode three years ago. Let us know in the comments where you're at in your creative journey!Check out Motion Array's new AI voice over feature here:The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:06 - One Handed Crack1:48 - Plan G3:14 - College Football talk4:33 - Reminiscing on our first podcast episode5:35 - How Brayden got into making videos7:07 - Motion Array read8:28 - Brayden continues on his journey11:37 - We figure out our podcast flow12:08 - What Brayden learned while making videos at the start14:33 - Perfectionism isn’t real16:18 - Chase forced himself to get better17:07 - How Chase got into making videos22:40 - Advice Chase would give himself during college23:26 - Brayden felt pressure to support his family24:24 - The Jay Alvarrez Effect25:10 - How Kostas got his start as a creator29:12 - What Kostas wish he did in college30:27 - Advice Kostas would give himself during college31:11 - How vlogging abroad helped Chase32:08 - We were all teased for making videos early on33:50 - Understanding who you are as a person35:10 - Brayden’s journey post college43:01 - How Brayden, Kostas, and Chase all met44:55 - Chase’s journey after college50:43 - Chase’s most challenging editing project to date52:20 - Where Chase would like to be in his career in a few years53:48 - Kostas’ post college journey1:04:11 - Where Kostas is currently at in his career1:05:41 - Where Brayden is currently at in his career1:08:17 - Kostas and Fig only fly private now1:09:59 - Clarity is powerful1:10:48 - You’re not as busy as you think you1:11:14 - Take care of your health1:13:53 - Find a mentor1:15:19 - Find time to create alone1:16:41 - Invest in yourself1:17:09 - Find like minded peopleIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Sarina Soriano to the show! Sarina was born and raised in San Jose, California and has always been passionate and involved in sports. Her tenacity led her to become the first female Senior Producer for the San Francisco 49ers, also making her one of the first Latina cinematographers in the NFL. She works in 49ers Studios where she creates content for the San Francisco 49ers website and social media channels. She is a two-time Emmy Award winner in the following categories: "Best in Craft Achievement Photographer/Editor Spanish: Sarina Soriano" and "Best Sport's Program Live or Post-Produced: 49 Hours." Check out Sarina here:https://www.instagram.com/sarinasoriano_/https://www.sarinasoriano.com/The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:05 - Rock Talk2:04 - Sarina Joins4:13 - How Sarina Got Started6:13 - Her Inner Battles7:54 - Marketing Herself as a Content Creator8:45 - Working in a Male-Dominated Industry11:15 - Mentoring Younger Women12:55 - How the 49ers Have Helped Her14:45 - Shooting an NFL Game16:30 - Where to be for Kickoff19:02 - Mic’ing Up NFL Players22:00 - Shooting First Home Game23:56 - Being a Lifeline to the Fans24:54 - Typical Aperture for NFL Game26:50 - Settings Talk27:19 - Positioning on the Field28:46 - Her Go-To Piece of Equipment29:20 - Amateur vs Pro Shooter30:15 - Anticipating Shots31:45 - Shooting Pregame32:45 - Her Favorite Shot36:20 - How to Get a Job in Sports41:10 - Gauging Success44:00 - Transitioning to Directing46:40 - Building Relationships with Players49:35 - Winning Emmys52:30 - Her Schedule is CRAZY55:55 - How to Balance 57:50 - Recharging59:10 - Doing it ALL1:00:00 - Her Brand Partnerships1:01:25 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable1:02:53 - Sticking to a Posting Schedule1:03:28 - Her Future1:04:43 - Advice to her 18 Y/O SelfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

What's up Rock Nation, we're back with our third work review. Thanks to all the rocks who sent in videos for us to review. Keep crushing the content!Enter for a chance to win $100k from Artlist!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:16 - One Handed Crack0:43 - Chase’s 24 Hour Fitness Debacle 4:30 - Artlist $100k Fund5:49 - Rock #19:50 - Rock #213:17 - Rock #314:13 - Rock #415:56 - Rock #518:50 - Rock #621:20 - Rock #722:15 - Rock #825:21 - Rock #927:27 - Rock #1029:06 - Rock #1130:30 - Rock #1232:13 - Rock #1333:47 - Rock #1434:09 - Rock #1535:21 - Rock #1637:20 - Rock #1738:44 - Rock #1840:49 - Rock #1941:26 - Rock #2044:17 - Rock #2147:05 - Rock #2250:54 - Rock #23If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

What's up Rock Nation, today we're breaking down how creators like Ryan Trahan, Mr. Beast, Mark Rober, Christian Guzman, Nick Bare, Logan Paul, Jake Paul, and Emma Chamberlain are all disrupting industries with their creator lead businesses. How are they doing it? Creating an audience through their content and building in public. We give you a look into their marketing playbook, how and why it's working for them, and how you can take what they're doing and apply it to your own business.Get $50 Off Motion Array When You Use our Link: https://motionarray.com/?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps0:00 - Trailer0:52 - One Handed Crack1:51 - The Era of the YouTube CEO2:45 - Minted NYC4:18 - Being a Youtuber is NOT simple6:45 - 5 Key Points8:08 - Chris Do “Authenticity”8:35 - Audience Engagement9:31 - How to Create Relatability11:50 - Share What You Are Going Through14:44 - You Are a Media Company, Not a Brand15:42 - Motion Array16:55 - Ryan Trahan22:05 - Mark Rober27:42 - Nick Bare34:50 - Christian Guzman43:10 - Building a Business with Passion 43:33 - SHAKE IT UP44:10 - They Blocked Out the Noise44:35 - Now is the Best Time to Disrupt45:30 - Connect w/ Fig on LinkedIn! 46:00 - Drop a Like/Sub if Enjoyed! If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

Join Daniel Priestley, an award-winning entrepreneur and author, as he shares invaluable insights into building a successful creative business. He explains the 'Key Person of Influence' concept, emphasizing the five Ps: pitching, publishing, products, profile, and partnership. Listeners learn how to craft effective pitches, create a robust product ecosystem, and navigate the J-curve of entrepreneurship. Daniel also discusses financial strategies like sponsorships and targeting high-value clients, making this a must-listen for aspiring creatives.