From cutting Halo montages to crafting high-impact content for the energy and tech world, Jacob Stiller’s story is one of passion, hustle, and a whole lot of creative grit. What started as DIY GoPro edits turned into a career that’s taken him around the world, co-founding Creator House Media and shaping Digital Wildcatters’ signature style. He opens up about the wild ride—from freelancing through the pandemic to turning storytelling into a powerful tool for industry innovation. Whether it's navigating the highs and lows of content creation or finding new ways to engage an audience, Jacob proves that a mix of adaptability, curiosity, and a camera can take you pretty much anywhere.

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Jacob Stiller
01:30 - Who is Jacob Stiller
02:40 - Early Passion for Art
04:10 - Early Passion for Video Editing
09:15 - Hurricane Katrina
13:12 - Your Family
14:07 - Parents' Jobs After Katrina
19:50 - Katrina Impact
20:42 - What's Next
25:48 - Working at TGI Fridays
27:10 - Importance of College Education
29:50 - Jacob's Journey to Digital Wildcatters
33:40 - Timeshare Theory Explained
36:36 - Traveling with Mac
38:55 - First Trip to Denver
42:53 - Origin of Yes Theory
46:00 - Gary Vaynerchuk and Hustle Culture
49:10 - Filming Gary Vaynerchuk Experience
52:13 - Meeting Collin and Digital Wildcatters
56:57 - COVID-19 Impact on Content Creation
58:14 - Jacob's Role in Digital Wildcatters
59:58 - Future of Digital Wildcatters Content

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