Payton Van Vors joins me from Saint Louis to talk video production and social media strategy. Here's what you're going to take away from this conversation today. Payton is focused on:

She's got a very good way of thinking about how you plan and use your content.

Where to find Payton:

PaytonVanVors.com

Payton on LinkedIn

Payton Riley Creative on Facebook

Timmerman Group

Bryan Hahn is a Studio Video Producer for The Fader Magazine, an icon of the music world, and has worked with more artists than I can name in this intro. Bryan’s story is one of doing what it takes to build the connections and repertoire needed to make a great career in the music business.

Listen in to hear how Bryan got started and what he says about doing it all the hard way again.

Find more about Bryan here:

The Fader Magazine

P.S. 4080 (music label, mix tapes)

Bryan on LinkedIn

Dr. Gerald Auger has been committed to helping SMBs protect their data for nearly two decades. In this episode, he shares the common cyber security weaknesses a business could have and what you can do about it. From Twitter getting hacked to crying baby noises, Gerry gets into a lot of things we all need to be aware of in order to keep our personal and business information safe. 

Connect with Gerry here:

Dr. Auger on LinkedIn

Twitter

Coastal Information Security Group

Simply Cyber Youtube Channel

The hacking challenge mentioned in the show:

Hacking challenge at DEFCON

Today's guest has worked nearly all aspects of TV and is now produces and directs a weekly Q&A show for The University of Chicago Medical Center airing on Facebook Live. John Dickow has been a news producer, a content writer, a social media manager and more, so he knows what he's talking about when it comes to making awesome content. You'll also learn how John makes the most out of each piece of content (content amplification) in clever ways that you can use.

You can find out more about John here:

John on LinkedIn

At the Forefront Live

We listen today to an extraordinary woman with a unique perspective on how to make the right video for right now. Jay Hun never set out to train people how to make great videos, but she adapted to the changing landscape of video production for businesses and now she teaches the Smartphone Video for Smart People course.

From booking celebrity interviews to being the on-screen talent, Jay has worked almost every aspect of video production and in this talk we cover what it's like to work with people who might not be comfortable in front of the lens, how small business owners can get started making better video on a tight budget, what the most important things are to get right and which things viewers will forgive, and more.

You can find out more about Jay here:

Violetproductions.com

Jay on LinkedIn

Paul Sheaffe helped bring the Sydney Olympics to TV and went on the build his own production company here in Australia. 

He focuses on creating specialist and personalized video for businesses and unique occasions, including funerals and memorial services. If you're wondering why you would want to do that, have a listen - Paul makes a good case for it.

If you own a small business, Paul also lays out exactly what kind of video you should have and where you should put it on your site. He practices what he preaches, so you know he ain't blowing smoke. 

Where to find Paul:

@PaulsProductions on Facebook

LinkedIn

PaulsProductions.com

We hear from Sean Vincent Phair of Ambiguous Fiddle. Sean helps artists grow and engage their fan base using online video. He's an experienced live video producer and what we talk about is how sometimes we can feel like things are just falling into place and sometimes it feels like you're falling into your current roles. 

Sometimes we're surprised by history repeating itself in strange and wonderful ways. Sean shares how he got started helping musicians connect with their fans using online video and what he sees his real job is as a videographer (HINT: it's a lot more than just shooting and editing.)

This is a fun story that a lot of people will be able to connect with. 

Links:

Sean on LinkedIn

Ambiguous Fiddle

Whether you’re just getting started in video or are trying to break into a new role, Pip Duncan shares a unique perspective on what it takes to make it in a creative field like video. And you can be sure she knows what she’s talking about. Pip has worked for creative juggernauts like M&C Saatchi, Cummins & Partners, and more, while being involved on project for big international brands you’ve definitely heard of. Listen up! There is something in this conversation for everyone interested in making great videos.

Links:

Pip on LinkedIn

SEEK

When he was a kid, Mark Flores wanted to be a rock star. He still plays music, but he's shifted gears and is now helping business owners learn how to think strategically about growing their business with video in the mix. 

Links:

Mark on LinkedIn

Mark on Facebook

Falcon Creative

Sam Shepler and his team at Testimonial Hero have figured out how to make amazing, high-quality video testimonials from almost anywhere in the world. And Sam believes that your next video testimonial is going to be your best piece of content, even if it's a simple DIY video. 

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