Do you struggle with trying to find your path? Should you do client work? Should you start a YouTube channel? Ryan Kao is an LA based YouTuber, Cinematographer, and DP. He has worked with brands like Nike, Adidas, COS, Prada, and many more. His journey started out as a small creator in Portland Oregon but over the years he's managed to scale both his client work and YouTube channel. In this episode, Ryan shares his successes, failures, and advice for creatives looking to carve their own path. Watch the video of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k6xTSngNFVk Connect with us on Instagram! Ryan: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanmkao/ Edward: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

Do you ever feel low energy or have zero motivation? In this episode, Edward and Paul discuss the highs and lows of the freelance life. They share their strategies for staying motivated and productive when the work isn't coming in as quickly as you'd like, as well as how they stay inspired in times of uncertainty. Whether you're a freelancer or an aspiring one, this episode is sure to give you the boost you need to keep on going. Watch the video of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xwi80w5-NmM Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

How can you stand out as a creative professional? What are the essential ingredients for achieving such differentiation? In this episode, we sit down to chat with Puno (@punodostres), a multi-talented content creator, entrepreneur, mother, and creative extraordinaire, who also happens to be the founder and CEO of @ilovecreatives. We love her work, and this podcast episode only scratches the surface of her remarkable abilities. During our conversation, we explore how Puno transitioned from a full-time UX design job to establish her own brand and business. Furthermore, Puno shares invaluable insights into how she managed to not only adjust but also innovate within a seemingly saturated creative industry. Watch the video of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K1NIi5Wl0AM Puno: https://www.instagram.com/punodostres/ ilovecreatives: https://ilovecreatives.com Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠ Paul: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

Have you ever wondered what it actually takes? What should you consider before making the jump? In this episode, Paul and Ed talk share their experience with freelancing, some tips on how to continue, and what to consider if you are thinking about quitting your 9-5.  Watch the video of our conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

Are you having a hard time finding new work? Are clients not calling you back for another project? In this episode, Paul and Ed share some tips on how you can make yourself more valuable. More specifically, what you can do to make sure clients WANT to work with you and how you can create more stability in your creative business. This was an awesome conversation and we hope you enjoy the episode. OSB Black Tee: https://onsetblack.com Get 20% OFF using code: EDWARDLEE Prefer to watch the video format of this episode? Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

First episode of 2023! In this conversation, Paul and Ed discuss a few things that they do in their personal life that directly impact their business. While many podcasts might be covering a new business strategy to start the year, we wanted to provide a different perspective surrounded around health, wellness, and relationships. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

What are the unwritten rules of being on-set? In this episode, Paul and Ed explores creative etiquette for creative freelancers. They discuss common etiquette pitfalls and how to best handle them, how to maintain professional relationships while still staying friendly, and lastly, they share personal experiences when working with a crew on-set. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

Do you struggle with navigating calls with potential clients?  Is it uncomfortable to talk about budget?  Understanding how to properly navigate a discovery call will earn you more business and get you better quality clients that align with your desires. In Episode 049, Paul and Ed go over a few different scenarios for navigating the Discovery Call conversation with a potential client. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KGU3YqnAcfY

Have you ever been ghosted? Clients leaving you on read? Well, we've been there. In this episode, Paul and Ed talk about how to avoid getting ghosted by potential clients. They break down 3 ESSENTIAL components for every creative if you want to land more work, and increase the response rate from potential clients. You won't want to skip this one. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

Ed recently visited London and sat down with our podcast editor, Tomas Petrus. Aside from being our editor, Tomas works for Carwow, one of the biggest car YouTube channels in the world. In the episode, we talk about Tomas’ journey, how he became our editor, and some of the crazy client opportunities he’s had so far. Connect with us on Instagram! Tomas: https://www.instagram.com/tomaspetrus Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/