Making Waves

Making Waves

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Making Waves episodes

  • 14. The 4 P's of a Business Plan

    [14 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]


    David discusses 4 big reflection points on what it takes to have a business.

    (credit to David and Jason Benham on the "4 P's")


    For more visit us at wavesmedia.com

    9 min
  • 13. Build Your Team With Video

    [13 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]


    Recruiting? Onboarding? Training? Just want to get the word out to your team on how amazing they are?

    A video or series of videos may be the most effective means at your disposal to do so.


    Discussed today on the show:

    1. Onboarding + Training Videos
    2. Recruiting Videos
    3. Culture Videos
    4. Behind the Scenes
    5. A Word From "__________"


      6. YouTube link


      For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com


      8 min
    6. 12. Location, Location, Location! Picking the Best Place for Your Next Video or Photo Shoot

      [12 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]


      Time to discuss location, location, location.


      Tips from today's episode are:

      1. Make Room! Both in time and space
      2. What's the Light Situation?
      3. Dedicate a place for staging and make sure there’s power
      4. Think through the logistics:
        • Is the location easily accessible with parking?
        • Will it be easy to drive to? Traffic problems at certain times of day?
        • Do you have multiple locations to shoot in one day? If so are they all close enough to each other to make it manageable?
        • Do you need to have the spaces covered as additionally insured on your policy?
        • Will you need permission from the owner in written form to film there?
        • Does the space require cleaning before we go? Resetting of furniture?


          • For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

          9 min
        • 11. How To Get Started On Your Story

          [11 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]


          Telling a story Or Storying is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. And it can be so much fun.

          Today we will be talking about the foundations to your story and key things to keep in mind when beginning and working on a story.

          1. Basic Form: the 3 Acts
          2. Highlight the tension. The Pain Point. And stay at it
          3. Cut Out the Unnecessary!


            4. For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

            10 min
          4. 10. 4 Things to Keep in Mind on the Day of a Shoot (Or Any Day As a Leader!)

            [10 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]


            Today, we explore ideas on how to be most effective and become an empowering environment creator on the day of a video shoot.

            4 Things:

            1. Go With the Flow
            2. Always Build 'Padding' in Pre-Shoot
            3. Prioritize What's Most Important
            4. Don't Crowd or Hover, Empower



              5. For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

              8 min
            6. 8. How To Get Started When You Are Stumped in Your Creative Endeavor

              [8 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]


              Ever feel stumped as you try to start being creative. You're not alone.

              Today on "Making Waves" David discusses this and how to use tools consistently to help begin.


              The 4 Ideas Are:

              1. Idea Gathering and Pooling
              2. Stream of Consciousness
              3. Use Online Generators For Ideas
              4. Find Inspiration


                5. Read the blog on this

                For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

                10 min
              5. 7. YouTube OR Vimeo - Which Platform Should I Use?

                [7 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

                Which video hosting platform should you use? Today we discuss 2 of the chief solutions out there and their pros and cons.

                YouTube or Vimeo.

                Read the blog here on this

                For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

                9 min
              6. 6. Becoming A Great Interviewer (AKA How to Be the Next Diane Sawyer or Walter Cronkite, if you know who those people are)

                [6 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]


                So you want to be a better interviewer or conversationalist? Have no fear, these 4 tips should have you up and running in no time.

                David discusses some elements of getting at the heart of the story or the person you're talking to.


                4 Tips Outlined Are:

                • Key #1: Let them be themselves!
                • Key #2: Allow them to lead the conversation too
                • Key #3: Provide a rhythm in the questions
                • Key #4: Throw the lifeless questions out!


                  • Read the blog: https://wavesmedia.com/4-keys-to-amazing-video-interviews/


                  For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

                  8 min

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                Making Waves is all about insights, questions, and stories for the creative in us all.