Life, Camera, Action!

Today is the final episode of Life Camera Action Season 1 so I’m covering everything I’ve learned in my first year of Podcasting! All the things that went right, all the things that went wrong and overall celebrating something I’ve absolutely fallen in love with. 

• Remember: Your message is worth sharing! Don’t be intimidated by peers or by the success of others and allow that to keep you from going after your dreams.
• Research: What is your brand voice? What is the brand experience you want to provide to your audience? This may take some experimenting to determine, but through practice, you will discover the perfect cross section of exactly what you desire and what your audience needs
• Challenge: Go for it! If you’ve learned nothing else from Season 1, hear this. It’s not going to be perfect, its probably going to be messy and full of hiccups along the way. But if you stick with it, the results will be MORE than worth it! So start that podcast! Write that movie script, record that song. Your future self will thank you...

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Today’s episode was filmed in front of a virtual audience, more specifically The World Dominating Alliance members. These are our clients that play with us on a weekly basis as we guide them in growing their companies and ultimately, dominate their world equalling world domination. My guest Ruke and I will be discussing how to be your own brand champion and why it is so crucial to your brand’s success.

• Remember: No one will be able to bring your brand out into the world the way YOU will. As the visionary of the company, it’s up to you to speak life into your brand and begin to move it towards its full potential.
• Research: What emotions come up for you when you think about sharing your message, new website, announcements and achievements with people digitally or in person? Is it exciting for you? Or does it feel nerve wracking and uncomfortable? If it feels more negative than positive...explore why. Are you worried about what they’ll say and how they’ll react? Are you feeling insecure about stepping into this new chapter? Choose a few people that feel safe to you and share these things with them to get comfortable with sharing your brand with others. 
• Challenge: Take this week and create an email or a post sharing just one thing that you’re excited about in regards to your brand. It could be about a sale you just made, an awesome testimonial or even sharing your excitement about the direction you’re taking your company in.

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Today we are discussing the top 10 Practices that will allow you To Tap Into Your Creativity and step fully into your purpose. These 10 practices are the very things I apply in my life and are what I encourage my clients to use each and every day.

• Remember: It can be easy to get in the flow and get out of the flow, Staying in the flow is a discipline. It takes dedicated practice and determination to stay in that zone AND the more you follow these 10 tips, the easier it will be.
• Research: How can you step even more fully into the person you're meant to be? Think of this as a branding exercise. If you’re an artist and I come over to your house, it would be on brand and be good for business if you have a studio set up. Every step you take in the direction of your passions will allow you to fully step into that role as creator and will allow you to have a thriving career
• Challenge: Create your own ritual. Think of your ritual as a portal into the creative flow. What is going to transport you there? Start with 3 steps. For me, before I begin writing or painting, I make my tea, I turn on music that matches the tone of my project and of course, put my phone on do not disturb.

Today’s episode was filmed in front of a virtual audience, more specifically The World Dominating Alliance members. These are our clients that play with us on a weekly basis as we guide them in growing their companies and ultimately, dominate their world, equalling world domination. My guest Ruke will be on the hot-seat today as we discuss growing up as a creative and how to stay in the flow.

• Remember: As creatives, we need to pour into ourselves and our passions. These are things that can’t be ignored. So don’t forget to take inventory on the time you’re putting into the things that light you up and then go the extra step and ask how you can pour into the people around you and further fuel their dreams.
• Research: Where are you feeling “out” of the flow? What can you do to change your circumstances in a way that will allow you to get back into that flow once again or maybe even for the first time in your life? 
• Challenge: Make those changes! Rearrange your living room, make your supplies more accessible, clean up your calendar by saying "no" to the things that don’t serve you. Start looking at your life with the lens of flow and adjust everything that blocks your flow. 

In today’s episode we will be discussing how to direct business shoots. What does it entail? How do you work differently with an entrepreneur instead of an actor? And ultimately, what can you do to create a safe and productive atmosphere on set?

• Remember: It is the job of the director to bring out the best in the client. They will be looking to you to guide them, encourage them, and ultimately direct them. So create that bond and trust early on in order to give them permission to come out of their shell. 
• Research: How is your client feeling about the shoot? Check in with them before, during and after the shoot to get a gauge on where you can show up for them. 
• Challenge: Start developing your process! What allows you to be at your best? What works for you and your projects? Start developing and testing a process that brings you success in your projects and in your career.

In today’s episode we are going to be discussing how to stylize a business shoot. What should your client wear? How should they be doing their makeup? Is there anything that they need to do on their own ahead of time? We are covering that and more in today’s conversation...

• Remember: The most important thing is that your client feels fully represented through the wardrobe and makeup look you create. Each of these pieces are just an extension of the brand, so make sure they are authentic and cohesive to the brand experience.
• Research: Does your production budget have room for a makeup artist? If not, who can you collaborate with to give your client an amazing experience? Knowing today’s tips will give you even more flexibility as you know what your artist minimally needs to be able to do. So see if you can get a volunteer or a makeup artist who is looking to build their resume.
• Challenge: Download the Style Sheet. This will cover today’s discussion and will be an excellent way to keep track of the steps that need to happen when stylizing a business shoot. Download here: http://www.victoriaruke.com

In today’s episode we are going to be discussing how to prepare for business shoots. What needs to get done ahead of time to make the first day of filming a success? What should you bring to set? And how can you go over and beyond for your client? We are covering that and more in today’s discussion.

• Remember: Things will go wrong on set. The entire goal of the prep phrase is to reduce that risk as much as possible AND when things do go wrong, just roll with the punches and make the best of the situation.
• Research: How can you make this business shoot even better? What are some of the ways you can add extra branding and personality to the product? Think of ways you can enhance the overall experience to bring the final product beyond expectations.
• Challenge: Download the Business Shoot Preplist. This checklist will give you a visual of the notes we talked about today to prep you for your next shoot. It will guide you through each step of the prep phase so nothings gets over looked or missed. Download it below!!

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In today’s episode we are going to be discussing how to create a video strategy for business shoots! This will allow you to go in and plan every detail with extreme clarity and purpose to make your client money and to grow your clientele. 

• Remember: At the end of the day, you want to give an amazing experience to your client, so create your video strategy with the experience of the shoot in mind too, not just the end product.
• Research: What are your client’s goals for their video shoot? Are you on the same page? Do they even know what their goals are? You’d be surprised at how many times a client is doing a shoot just because it feels appropriate to do or like they're supposed to be doing it. So do this research and if they need clarity, use the questions in the free downloadable to be the hero and the professional go-to in the eyes of your client.  
• Challenge: Fill out Your Video Strategy Sheet! Going into a business shoot knowing your goals and objectives will not only make the shoot go smoothly, but also successfully! Plus you’ll create an exceptionally professional relationship with your client. So go ahead and download it for your next shoot! Download it below!

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Today’s episode is the final part of the Kick Your “Buts” in Business Series and we are going to wrap everything up with one last “But” - Inadequate Resources. This touches on all types of resources including time and finances.

• Remember: We are all just one decision away from a drastically different life. Take excitement in that! Allow life to be your playground and make it something you love. 
• Research: Where does this “but” come up for you? Where are you feeling a lack in your life and what is it stopping you from doing? What are the things you can shift in order to overcome that “but”?
• Challenge: Over the past 5 weeks, I’ve asked you to think of what “buts" come up for you and write them all down. Now categorize each of them based on the top 5 I’ve revealed to you, first with Overwhelm, second Fear of Judgement, next Protection of/from Ego, then Missing Business Boundaries and finally, Inadequate Resources. Once they’ve been categorized, you can discover which “but” comes up for you the most in your life and which one to begin to overcome. And don't forget to share you results with me! :)

Today’s episode is Part 4 of the Kick Your “Buts” in Business Series and we are going to discuss another top “but” that plagues new and seasoned business owners alike - Missing Business boundaries. If you can identify with being a “recovering people pleaser” then today’s episode is just for you.

• Remember: Everyone is deserving of boundaries! We all should have the opportunity to voice our concerns and state where we are at with things. So give yourself permission to create boundaries for yourself and encourage those around you to do the same. 
• Research: Where does this “but” come up for you? Where are you worried your resources will be spent? What is this but keeping you from fully pursuing? 
• Challenge: Think of what “but”s come up for you and write them all down, then over the next few weeks, begin categorizing them based on the top 5 I'll be revealing to you, first with overwhelm, next fear of judgement, then protection of/from ego and now Missing Business Boundaries.