In this episode, Nicole Shapiro, a Toronto-based Cinematographer and Producer, shares her insights on pricing your work, navigating spec projects, and the lessons she's learned while evolving as a creative in the Toronto scene.

We dive into topics like valuing your craft, balancing passion with business, and finding your unique voice as a filmmaker. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

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Let's talk about creating structure, routine, and mindset as the year comes to a close. As creative freelancers, December is usually a mixed bag of trying to rest but also be prepared for the new year. In this episode, Paul and Ed talk about how they balance their business with personal responsibilities in Q4.

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In this episode, Daniel shares his journey as a filmmaker and how he went from a freelancer to YouTuber with over 2 million subs. We dive into topics about creativity, investing into yourself, and how to succeed as a video creator. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did :)

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.schiffer/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielschiffer

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What's your budget? What's your rate? These questions can be hard to answer and will make any discovery call awkward real quick. In this episode, we share the 5 P's for dealing with pricing anxiety so you can feel more comfortable with talking about money.

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We've been gone for a few months...let us explain. The podcast will look a little different moving forward but we are excited for whats to come. In this episode, we give a life update and what to expect from us moving forward.

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Matthew Encina is a content creator, product designer, educator and creative director. In this episode, Matthew shares his expert advice on mentorship, productivity, and brand pitching. We dive deep into the topic of curiosity and why context is so important when it comes to growing as a creative. He previously worked with his mentor Chris Do at The Futur, an educational community for designers and creatives. After leaving Futur, Matthew has been building his own design studio (Mod Musings) and sharing his creative process online.

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Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/matthewencina

The Encore: https://www.modmusings.com/modmusings-encore-keyboard

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Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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What should you invest your time and money into longterm? As a creative, its important diversify your efforts and not put all your eggs into one basket. For this episode, we talk about what we are investing into currently, some practical business advice, and overall life fulfillment.

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You get an inquiry way below your normal rate, but you want to still make some money, how should you respond? In this episode, Paul and Ed share their personal experiences and advice on how to navigate this conversation. By the end of the episode you should feel more comfortable with handling low budget inquiries and even possibly turn them into high paying clients.

As a creative in any industry, you're often put in positions where it's easy to compare yourself to others. We're always trying to tap into our full potential and probably don't celebrate the wins enough. In this episode, Paul and Ed talk about why it's so important to celebrate your wins and remember that the only person you are playing against is yourself.

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Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Do you get nervous when you have a call with a potential client for a photo or video project? In this short episode, we'll share five questions that all freelance creatives should ask their clients. The insights from this episode will help you better understand your clients and secure more projects as a freelancer.

Ep 31 - Asking The Right Questions

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