Grow Your Video Business

422. Going From Solo Filmmaker to Studio Owner with Ryan Blaske


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Freelance filmmaker Ryan Blaske opens up about his journey from one-man-band to building a production studio, sharing his passion for documentary storytelling and desire to scale without sacrificing quality. He talks candidly about dealing with burnout and his exciting plans to grow Blaske Studio while staying true to the work he loves.

Key Takeaways 
  • You don't need employees to start operating like a studio - begin by building a reliable network of contractors and freelancers
  • Focus on what you do best and delegate the rest - whether that's editing, project management, or admin work
  • When scaling up, prioritize working with people who are reliable and have good attitudes - being on time and having a positive mindset are half the battle
About Ryan Blaske

Creativity has always been important to Ryan. A passion for creating something beautiful, combined with naturally occurring incredible moments, led him to a fascination with videography and photography. He wanted to tell a story with his work that connects with people in a special way—a way that will be remembered for years to come. He specializes in documentaries, music videos, and commercial work nationwide.

In This Episode
  • [00:00] Welcome to the show!
  • [03:53] Meet Ryan Blaske
  • [04:38] Freelance Filmmaking
  • [08:31] Ryan's Journey To Filmmaking
  • [16:41] Freelancer To Studio Owner
  • [24:10] Freeing Up Your Time
  • [28:29] Attitude Is Everything
  • [32:46] Connect with Ryan
  • [33:47] Outro
Quotes

"I don't want to be in a position where I'm constantly burning out, then kind of catching back up and then burning out again. I think I would want some kind of system where I can take on all these requests but I'm not just being flooded." - Ryan Blaske

"If you're in this freelance world, you are your own boss, so there's not a lot of rules. So try things out, take chances, and believe in yourself that you can take on these big projects and pitch really fun, creative ideas." - Ryan Blaske

Guest Links

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