Let's Fix Post

Matt Forcier, the owner of LMV Productions, who started his career as a production assistant on MTV's The Real World before building a highly successful video production company in the Boston area. In this episode, Matt shares how he successfully scaled his business by learning to let go of the edit and outsource his post-production workflow to a reliable team. Whether you are a creative agency owner bottlenecking your own growth or an in-house marketing director dealing with the headache of managing unreliable video vendors, you will learn exactly what to look for in a dependable post-production partner. We discuss why clear communication and never missing deadlines will always matter more than raw editing talent, and how stepping away from the editing timeline allows you to finally focus on landing bigger clients, managing your content pipeline, and truly scaling your business.

Jeff Wilhoit, Marketing Manager at Big Cedar Lodge, breaks down the massive scale of resort video marketing and shares how taking his ego out of the editing process helped him survive extreme revision cycles to deliver world-class content.

The 60 sec Cliffhangers announcement video that took 46 versions:
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Golf courses video:
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In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, Jon Klein of Video Department breaks down why most post-production problems actually begin long before the edit starts—from weak creative briefs and unclear messaging to AI-generated prompts that skip real strategic thinking. We talk about how better pre-production, stronger communication, and defining one clear core message can dramatically reduce revision rounds, improve collaboration, lower production costs, and help videos actually connect with the audience they’re meant for.

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Todd Marchant, founder of Be Whole Do Good, shares how his MBA training shaped the way he builds a video-anchored business without coming from a video production background. In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, we talk about launching before everything feels perfect, using prototypes and reference videos to clarify creative direction, defining “white lines” that guide innovation, and knowing when to stay scrappy versus when to invest in a professional post-production partner. If you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or creative leader trying to create video content that actually supports your business, Todd’s launch-and-learn mindset offers a practical path forward.

In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, Matt Dringenberg of Integra Films shares the painful lessons from a hiring misfire that strained a 10-year client relationship, exposed the gap between flashy gear and real skill, and forced him to rethink how solopreneurs should grow. We talk about hiring red flags, creative vetting, why technical ability alone is not enough, and how to know whether you need an employee, a contractor, or a true post-production partner.

Matt Dringenberg
www.integrafilms.ca

In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, one of our own editors Raquel Robles breaks down the hidden challenges of video editing, from navigating unclear feedback and creative direction to finding the story within raw footage and making confident decisions under pressure. We dig into editing workflows, handling revisions without frustration, improving efficiency without sacrificing quality, and the mindset shift that separates good editors from great ones. This is a must-watch for video editors, producers, and creative teams looking to level up their post-production process.

Raquel Robles - Archaius Creative
https://archaiuscreative.com/
https://boardgamegeek.com/user/whimsicallyblah

Erik Hardy breaks down how production companies structure post-production teams, why strong systems and onboarding are critical when working with freelancers, and how to think about flexibility vs control. If you're leading creative projects, this episode will help you navigate post decisions based on time, budget, clarity, and what success actually looks like for you.

Erik Harty
LONG/DIVISION Executive Producer
www.longdivision.film

Andrew Cardy shares the moment he realized how outsourcing post unlocked more profit, better storytelling, and stronger collaboration. We dive into how he decides between editing himself, hiring in-house, or working with freelancers or post houses, and why budget and timeline are often the biggest variables. If editing feels like molasses in your workflow, this conversation will help you decide when it’s time to let go and why it’s not as scary as it seems.

Andrew Cardy
https://andrewcardy.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amcardy/

Danny Gonzales breaks down how his B2B production companies decide whether editing stays in-house or gets outsourced, why producers and project managers are essential as a “filter” between the client and the editor, how detailed intake docs prevent repeated feedback and blown budgets, and why the future of post is shifting toward authenticity, repurposing, and doing more with less.

Danny Gonzalez
www.optimumproductions.com
www.industrialsage.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygonzales

Josh Youngbar breaks down how he transitioned from doing all the editing himself to building a trusted post-production team. When does it make sense to hire in-house editors, how to delegate without sacrificing quality, how strong pre-production reduces revisions, and why letting go of control often leads to better creative work and a more sustainable business?

Josh Youngbar

Founder & Director - Connect Films
https://www.connectfilms.com
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