Tired of lowball offers? Discover five ways to land bigger budget projects while charging what you're really worth. The importance of collaboration in filmmaking is highlighted, showcasing how mentoring can elevate your work. Learn the value of client relationships and the psychology behind pricing. Find out why saying no to low offers can uphold your value. Plus, revamp your portfolio to attract high-paying clients and shift your mindset towards premium offerings!

In this episode, Nicole Shapiro, a Toronto-based Cinematographer and Producer, shares her insights on pricing your work, navigating spec projects, and the lessons she's learned while evolving as a creative in the Toronto scene. We dive into topics like valuing your craft, balancing passion with business, and finding your unique voice as a filmmaker. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Follow Nicole: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nshaps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nshaps Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

As the year wraps up, the hosts dive into the importance of structure and routine for creative freelancers. They discuss maximizing productivity with strategies like time blocking and reconnecting with clients. The necessity of taking actionable steps rather than just hoping for success is emphasized. Personal development is highlighted, with a focus on specialized courses to enhance skills. Reinventing personal brands and sharing behind-the-scenes content is also explored, showcasing how to foster audience engagement and prepare for the new year effectively.

Daniel Schiffer, a Toronto-based filmmaker and YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers, shares his transformative journey in the creative industry. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on his career and the shift towards personal branding and short-form content. The conversation delves into the psychological challenges of maintaining authenticity amidst viral pressures. Daniel emphasizes the importance of taking breaks to combat burnout and evolving one’s definition of success in the ever-changing landscape of content creation.

What's your budget? What's your rate? These questions can be hard to answer and will make any discovery call awkward real quick. In this episode, we share the 5 P's for dealing with pricing anxiety so you can feel more comfortable with talking about money. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

We've been gone for a few months...let us explain. The podcast will look a little different moving forward but we are excited for whats to come. In this episode, we give a life update and what to expect from us moving forward. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

Matthew Encina, a creative powerhouse known for his work at The Futur and his design studio Mod Musings, dives into the world of mentorship and productivity. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and context for creative growth. From mastering creative pitches to navigating mental health in the spotlight of social media, Matthew offers invaluable insights. He also shares his journey from graphic design to launching innovative products, like the Encore keyboard, blending creativity with business savvy.

Discover the power of diversification in creative endeavors, as hosts discuss their current investments. They share insights on navigating freelance journeys, transitioning from content creation to consulting, and the importance of pricing models. Learn how to identify consulting opportunities that align with personal passions. Delve into product creation with a unique dual-function charger as a case study. The conversation rounds out with vital financial strategies for creatives, stressing the importance of personal finance education and smart investments for long-term stability.

You get an inquiry way below your normal rate, but you want to still make some money, how should you respond? In this episode, Paul and Ed share their personal experiences and advice on how to navigate this conversation. By the end of the episode you should feel more comfortable with handling low budget inquiries and even possibly turn them into high paying clients. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

As a creative in any industry, you're often put in positions where it's easy to compare yourself to others. We're always trying to tap into our full potential and probably don't celebrate the wins enough. In this episode, Paul and Ed talk about why it's so important to celebrate your wins and remember that the only person you are playing against is yourself. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠