Welcome back to another episode of Creatives Grab Coffee! In this episode, we are joined by Ed Rowe and Celia Hodgson from Tiny Studios. Tiny Studios is a B Corp certified production company based in London. They work across various sectors to produce impactful web and social content that truly shifts the needle. Today, we dive into their journey from freelance life to agency ownership, the importance of building a healthy on-set culture, and what it's like to navigate an agency acquisition while staying true to your core values.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tiny Studios

07:00 The Journey from Freelancer to Company

13:56 Building a Team and Company Structure

19:57 Navigating Client Expectations and Budgeting

29:02 Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations

29:48 Building Through Word of Mouth

34:25 Navigating Gender in the Industry

37:47 Creating Inclusive Spaces for Filmmakers

41:06 Challenging the Burnout Mentality

49:29 Understanding Client Value Propositions

53:42 The Journey of Acquisition and Integration

01:04:37 Building a Pipeline for Success

01:06:55 Navigating the Acquisition Process

01:09:59 The Value of B Corp Certification

01:16:00 Preparing for B Corp: A Guide for Businesses

01:21:04 The Importance of Documentation and Processes

01:25:01 Final Thoughts and Future Directions

01:30:02 Outro

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Dario Nouri & Kyrill Lazarov — Lapse Productions, Toronto

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