If you’re looking for ways to improve your skills, build industry relationships, and attract dream clients—second shooting might be the opportunity you're overlooking. In this episode, Daniel Shackleford shares how assisting other filmmakers helped him grow faster and with more clarity. Whether you're in your second year or scaling past six figures, this episode is packed with strategic insight.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why second shooting accelerates growth
✅ How to turn one opportunity into multiple bookings
✅ The best way to show up as a second shooter
✅ What planners and vendors notice behind the scenes
✅ How to second shoot and build your brand

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This episode is a guide for showing up well and using every opportunity to expand your network and skills.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:00 – 12:00 | Meet Daniel Shackleford
12:00 – 20:00 | Skills You Gain from Second Shooting
20:00 – 28:00 | Building Industry Relationships
28:00 – 37:00 | How to Be a Great Second Shooter
37:00 – 45:00 | Growing Your Brand While Second Shooting
45:00 – 49:00 | Final Thoughts

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