On Today's episode, Cullen Fleming, a student at NCU and owner of CFlem Media will be sharing his story along with his expertise in video production. Cullen often takes videos of weddings and other events.

Where You Can Find Cullen:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

Show Notes:
[0:48] - Introduction

[1:21] - All about Cullen's Education

[1:35] - CFlem Media and Cullen's videography experience

• Weddings, event videos, non-profit work, real estate

[2:21] - Cullen's biggest fear about starting his video production company

[3:17] - Everything involved with being in the video production industry

• Finding clients and determining what they need
• Give a price estimate
• Pre-Production
• Recording the event
• Edit the video content
• Send finished product to the client and make touch-ups if necessary 

[6:44] - How Cullens education has played a role in his business

• Networking on a college campus and building up referrals 

[7:48] - The most difficult part about creating great video content

• It is hard to get the proper gear for large production type videos on a college budget
• Renting gear is one way to get around that problem

[9:09] - The most rewarding part about creating great video content 

• Seeing the reaction on the clientele face when you provide the final product

[9:55] - How to leverage being a student in your entrepreneurial journey

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[13:00] - The first step someone should take when trying to create great video content.

• Get the idea in your head first and plan out the video!
• You don't need the most expensive gear available to make great videos

[14:52] - How Cullen promotes his business

• Post video content on Instagram
• Boost the important Instagram posts

[15:37] - Tips for purchasing your initial camera gear

• Match the quality of everything you purchase
• Do your research

[16:35] - How being in the video production industry is similar to the marketing industry

• Many companies use video as their marketing strategy
• Video allows views to get a more broad understanding of what a company offers

[18:02] - Tips for taking great videos

• Making sure lighting is good
• Check your audio
• Focus on basics before worrying about fancy things

[18:30] - Fast five section

1. Most valuable class: Broadcast media class
2. Recommended book: The Bible   
3. Recommended business tool: Instagram
4. Method to keep on track: Use a calendar  
5. Most productive time of day: Very late at night 

[20:18] - Main Takeaway: Know your limits, know what you're capable of and don't sell yourself short

Mentioned Resources:
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• Student Built Startups website
• Bluehost