Dialogue with Dylan

In this episode, I speak with Sam Interrante. Sam is a talented photographer who has a lot of great insights to share about pursuing photography as a full time career.

Sam's Website:
https://www.saminterrante.com/

Sam's Mentorship Program, The Portrait Lab:
https://www.skool.com/the-portrait-lab/about

Sam's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sam_interrante/

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

How willing are you to bet on yourself? 

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Pete Rodriguez. Pete is a super talented brand designer, entrepreneur, and creative business coach. 

We dive into his background in design, educating yourself for a creative career, transitioning from a corporate position to freelancing full time, the difference between a service and an offer, mentorship, and more. 

Follow Pete:

https://www.instagram.com/impeterodriguez/

The Brand Dept:

https://www.thebranddept.co/

Recorded on 10/15/25 in Lancaster, PA

On this episode, I'm joined by Christopher Davis, a video business owner based out of Atlanta, GA. Christopher and I went to the same college for some time and I've been following along with his journey. His production company, Merrill Film Group, focuses on creating story-driven brand films that help service-based businesses connect with their customers.

We talk about what inspired him to pursue video early on, our time in college, the place that film programs have in today's industry, adjusting to the workforce, moving to a new city without knowing anyone, networking, building up connections, storytelling, video strategy, and the current state of the video industry/where it's going.

Follow Christopher:
https://www.instagram.com/filmedbychristopher/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophermerrilldavis/

Merrill Film Group:
https://www.instagram.com/merrillfilmgroup/

https://www.merrillfilmgroup.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafYRPDeylyYOIB-ieuxqKmHzkNKs7f6QIWNhmFpSLNlaR0a72Qad82USyM1vQ_aem_Sw9604QAd2rzGJAdfQQBYQ

Follow me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/
delaneyvideo.com

Recorded on 10/7/25

In this episode, I interview my friend, Isaac. We cover several topics like in-person networking, getting clarity with your marketing, using cold outreach to get leads in your business, overcoming rejection, product-market fit, and entrepreneurship. 

Isaac is a specialist in B2B outbound marketing with over three years of experience helping companies build predictable client acquisition systems and scalable sales processes. He’s currently building his second venture, ID Axis, a security and access control distribution company. At ID Axis, Isaac applies his marketing and sales expertise to bridge the gap between businesses and manufacturers—delivering RFID badging solutions to hospitals, airports, schools, and enterprises across the country.

Follow Isaac on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/isaac_kauffeldt22/

Recorded in Lancaster, PA on 8/22/25

With the increase of loneliness and self isolation in today's world, I wanted to talk about these topics and practical ways that I've made improvements to my social life. I struggled with confidence for many years but think I've gone in the right direction recently.

I don't want sympathy. I want to talk about SOLUTIONS!

I cover topics like letting go of limiting identities that you may have developed during childhood, being proactive by creating opportunities to meet people, avoiding comparisons, getting used to rejection, and being content with the season of life that you're in.

Hopefully this podcast can serve as a small contribution towards normalizing the conversation around this prevalent topic. 

Remember: you have the opportunity to be confident... if you want to!

0:00 Introduction and Background

10:37 Recognize Limiting Identities

12:40 Be the Person Who is Proactive and Initiates

16:47 Celebrate Small Wins

21:52 Avoid Comparisons

23:48 Control What You Can Control

27:23 Get Used to Rejection

29:07 Be Content With the Season of Life You're In

40:59 Don't Hold These Thoughts In

For the next episode of Dialogue with Dylan, I had a great conversation with my friend Brian Cruz. Brian is the founder of Evolved Frame, a media agency that serves health and wellness professionals. We cover several topics that range from networking, self awareness, work/life integration, embodying your service offer, creating systems in your business, delegating work/building a team, and why video content is essential in today's market.

Follow Brian:
https://www.instagram.com/_briancruz/

Check out Evolved Frame:
https://www.evolvedframe.com/

Follow me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/

My website: 
https://delaneyvideo.com/

I had a great conversation with my friend, Reggie Gonzales. Reggie is a videographer and sports broadcaster who has experience in a variety of media endeavors. We talked about his journey getting started in sports broadcasting, his media work in the health and wellness industry with Evolved Frame, how he manages an editing team, and mindset tips for full time video professionals.

Follow Reggie:
https://www.instagram.com/_reggiegonzales/

Check out Evolved Frame:
https://www.instagram.com/evolvedframe/

Follow me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/

My website:
delaneyvideo.com

Recorded on 12/30/24

For this episode of Dialogue with Dylan, I sat down with my friend and colleague, Andre Frueh. Andre is an extremely talented filmmaker, cinematographer, and entrepreneur. We talked about studying digital media in college, taking on 50 wedding projects per year, setting boundaries when saying yes to projects, what sets his wedding film business apart from the rest, and more. 

Check out Andre's wedding film business:
https://www.storytellers.video/

Follow Andre:
https://www.instagram.com/andre.frueh/

Follow me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
delaneyvideo.com

For the next episode of Dialogue with Dylan, I sat down with Domenick Cucinotta. I’ve been working with Dom for a few years and he’s been one of the most influential people in my career. We talked about his journey getting into the film industry, education, co-founding his soccer apparel brand LBF, B2B vs. B2C business models, what traits he looks for in hiring people, mentorship, and more. Tune in on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Welcome to the revival of my podcast! After posting a dozen episodes, primarily in 2021, I have officially started it up again. 

For this first episode back, I sat down with my friend and colleague, Sam Eisenhower. Sam is an extremely talented filmmaker, entrepreneur, and visual effects artist. We talked about finding inspiration, starting a career in the film industry, education, storytelling, freelancing, and more.

Follow Sam here:
https://www.instagram.com/_boundlessentertainment/

Check out Sam's courses on storytelling and Unreal Engine:
https://boundless-resource.com/

Follow me on Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/

Check out my website: delaneyvideo.com

My email: [email protected]