In Episode 77 of Creatives Grab Coffee, hosts Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov welcome Doug Darling of Tripwire Media for an insightful discussion on balancing creativity and business growth. Doug shares how his company navigated post-COVID challenges, emphasizing the importance of lean operations, effective team management, and leveraging tools like productive.io. He also discusses his passion for storytelling, public speaking, and personal development, including his recent ventures into stand-up comedy and preparation for the Global Speakers Academy. Packed with actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for video production professionals looking to scale their businesses while staying true to their creative roots.

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction and Sponsors

2:19 - Doug Darling Returns to the Podcast

3:27 - Post-COVID Challenges for Video Production Companies

5:28 - Managing Team Size and Freelance Networks

10:12 - Adopting Lean Business Operations

15:41 - Sales Strategies: Outbound vs. Inbound Growth

20:13 - Delegating Responsibilities and Scaling a Business

24:53 - Founder Dependency and Building Team Autonomy

28:29 - Efficient Project Management Tools: Productive.io vs. Asana

39:40 - Doug’s Public Speaking and Storytelling Journey

46:29 - Stand-Up Comedy and Preparing for the Global Speakers Academy

53:58 - Personal Growth, Business Development, and Staying Motivated

SPONSORS:

Canada Film Equipment: www.CanadaFilmEquipment.com

Audio Process: www.Audioprocess.ca

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Produced by LAPSE PRODUCTIONS – https://www.lapseproductions.com

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