Do you get nervous when you have a call with a potential client for a photo or video project? In this short episode, we'll share five questions that all freelance creatives should ask their clients. The insights from this episode will help you better understand your clients and secure more projects as a freelancer. Ep 31 - Asking The Right Questions Spotify: https://bit.ly/3I3BSYL Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/48idBJ7 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

Are you feeling stressed or anxious about tax season? In this episode, we will share valuable lessons we have learned regarding tax preparation, tax strategy, and running a freelance photo/video business. Please note the advice provided in this episode is based on our personal experiences and should be discussed with a professional tax accountant before implementing. Give it a listen, and drop us a review here if you enjoyed this episode. 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

Reflecting on the year, setting goals, and organizing revenue streams. Balancing low effort and high effort content creation to avoid burnout. Tips for starting the new year right and prioritizing health. The importance of community and gratitude in business.

How hard is it to build a 7-figure YouTube channel? Justin Tse is a YouTuber, Traveler and Entrepreneur. Over the last decade, he's diversified into real estate, investments, and products. In this episode, we talk about the reality of running a successful tech channel, how he's managed to become a millionaire at the young age of 26, and the mindset you need to carry if you want to succeed. Follow Justin Tse: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/justin.tse/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JustinTse Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for behind the scenes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

Should you make the jump to full-time freelance? Should you quit your job to pursue your passion? In this episode, we talk about our own journeys of going full-time freelance as a photographer/videographer. We share insights on what we wish we knew back then and what you need to ask yourself if you are considering it. If you've been anxious about going all in, this episode is for you. 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

Are you tired of getting ghosted and feeling like brands don't respect the amount of work you put in? In this episode, we dive into a few of the reasons why brands might be treating you this way and what you can do about it. We share insights on communication, branding, relationship building, and practical tips you can implement right after the episode. This is a no fluff, straight to the point conversation. 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

Learn strategies for making 5-figures per month as a creative entrepreneur, including networking with successful individuals, engaging online before reaching out, building brand image, time-blocking for productivity, and shifting mindset for higher income.

Do you struggle with staying consistent and creating structure in your life? In this episode, Ed sits down with Giancarlo (@carlostigs) to chat about his journey from production assistant to DP. He's self taught and has worked hard to make his way onto large production sets. You might recognize his recent work as a Director of Photography in Danny Gevirtz feature film "I Think I'm Sick". One thing we all struggle with is creating structure and organization in our life. Carlo shares in this episode how he balances a busy schedule on set and his life as a content creator online. Follow Carlo: Carlo: https://www.instagram.com/carlostigs/ His podcast: https://www.instagram.com/creativegap/ Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for behind the scenes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠

What can freelancers and creatives learn from how successful restaurants operate? Every successful restaurant understands that it's not enough to just have amazing food (that's a given). They need to focus on customer experience, speed, overhead, reviews, etc. In this episode, we breakdown how creative entrepreneurs and freelancers can learn valuable lessons from the restaurant business that can be applied to various niches. Connect with us on Instagram Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠

Kraig Adams is a multi-talented individual; a filmmaker, minimalist, and hiker. He has dabbled in various fields over the course of his career but has ultimately found his stride in content creation. His journey is one that inspires those who are struggling to find their own path in the creative world. In this episode, we dive into how Kraig successfully made the transition from shooting weddings as a freelancer to pursuing his passions in travel, minimalism and exploration through his work. Follow Kraig Adams: Kraig: https://www.instagram.com/kraigadams/ Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for behind the scenes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠