What does it really take for young entrepreneurs to succeed in the luxury market? In this inaugural episode of Closing the Coast, host Dillon Staples sits down with Jonathan and Jessica Hugo, founders of a successful luxury media production company. They share their journey from starting their wedding videography business at age 19 to becoming sought-after luxury brand collaborators, revealing how they overcame age bias and built their distinguished portfolio through strategic value creation and unwavering commitment to quality.

Key points discussed:

• From wedding videography to luxury partnerships: How the Hugos built multiple successful media brands
• The power of solving problems: Why chasing money isn't the path to success
• Overcoming age bias: Converting youth into a competitive advantage
• The value proposition in luxury markets: Why it's about abundance of value, not just high prices
• Real estate as a creative outlet: How media production skills translate to property development
• The importance of quick, quality experience building vs. "putting in your time"
• Creating the Stillwater Studio: Identifying and filling a gap in high-end podcast production
• The mindset shift: Focus on value creation instead of money generation
• Building sustainable success through problem-solving rather than exploitation
• The power of taking the first step: Why action beats perfect planning
• Time vs. Money: How young entrepreneurs can leverage their greatest asset

Connect with Dillon:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-staples
• Compass: https://www.compass.com/agents/dillon-staples/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dillon_staples/

Connect with Jonathan and Jessica Hugo:

• Hugo Film Co.: https://hugofilm.co
• 17th & Ocean: https://17thandocean.com

*Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for actual financial or entrepreneurial advice.

Closing The Coast is produced by Stillwater Studio.