Modern Creative

By Alberto Mendoza

The podcast for content creators | hosted by Alberto Mendoza

We discuss photography & videography freelance, productivity, creative inspiration, entrepreneurship, and much more!... more

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The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.

Modern Creative episodes:

March 22, 2023 Episode 10 | Why Podcasts are Failing
In this episode of Modern Creative, we discuss, why are podcasts failing.
Check out my 2022 Cinematic Drone Video here
Connect with me here
Connect with the Podder here
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19min
March 15, 2023 Episode 9 | Providing an Amazing Experience with Kat
In this episode of Modern Creative, we discuss Kat's experiences of being a female freelance photographer. The importance of giving an amazing experience to her clients, catching red flags from clients, and much more!
Connect with me! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/
Connect with the Podder! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/
Connect with Kat: https://www.instagram.com/scratchkatshots/ Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e
Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
0:00 Intro 0:55 Kat intro 6:07 Clients struggle to commit 7:07 Being a female creator in the space 10:10 Male creators geek out on gear 10:54 Lack of gear knowledge 12:30 Learn from the best 12:40 Kat's photography niche 16:00 Shooting for mom-and-pop cafes 17:42 Instagram strategy 19:50 Having time to create during quarantine 20:58 Pros & cons of being a freelance 22:30 Business referrals 23:14 Dealing with imposter syndrome 24:00 Advantage of having a website 26:25 Comparison trap 28:00 How to quote a client 29:07 Dealing with client rejection 29:52 Seeing the client's red flags 31:07 Checking your ego! 32:15 Communication is key in business 34:00 Saying no to jobs 37:28 Learning to speak the business language 38:38 Providing a great experience 40:28 Kat's camera gear 42:42 Kat's love for photography 46:46 Kat's editing software and computer 49:48 Wedding photography trends 50:30 Discovery through hashtags 53:00 Kat's client's horror story 56:15 Kat being a comedian 1:00:00 Making clients feel comfortable 1:10:38 Female creator tip
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1h 13min
March 08, 2023 Episode 8 | File Management
In this episode of Modern Creative Podcast, we discuss file media management!
0:00 Intro 0:19 Life update 1:39 File management 3:33 Dual recording 4:49 Buy the right SD card for your camera 6:12 Sony a7iii SD card 7:33 Sony a7Siii SD card 9:16 SD card pouch 10:04 Importing media files 11:13 External SSD 11:36 External HHD 13:10 SSD vs HDD 15:15 File organization process 17:58 Transfer SSD adobe project file to HDD 19:09 Why archive media files? 20:37 Easy to make a mistake 21:26 Recap 22:11 Why work off an SSD 23:07 Why own an HDD
Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/
Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/
Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e
Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
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25min
March 01, 2023 Episode 7 | Consistency with your Brand & Business with Jared Spink
In this episode of Modern Creative, we talk about...
0:00 Intro 0:50 How much gear & cost 1:30 Jared intro 2:23 Jared's podcast 3:15 Interviewing big YouTube filmmakers 4:15 podcasting guest remotely 6:05 Jared's creative journey 10:12 Business vs Creativity 11:40 Brand consistency 13:13 How to price your video services 14:51 Cheap vs High-end clients 15:26 Investing in online courses 17:37 Importance of marketing 20:17 Jared's passion 21:53 Jared's 2023 camera/editing equipment 26:00 Dealing with taxes 27:42 Podcast equipment & software 30:12 Riverside podcast horror story 34:10 Davinci Resolve editing software hype 37:21 More camera gear talk! 38:39 Be consistent
Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/
Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/
Connect with Jared on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredspink/
Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e
Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
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40min
February 22, 2023 Episode 6 | 5 Tips to Start Your Creative Business
In this episode of Modern Creative, we talk about...
0:00 Intro 0:19 Life Update 2:00 Tip 1 Master your camera gear 5:25 Best editing software for you 6:53 Tip 2 Reach out to local businesses 8:02 How I landed my first wedding film gig 10:10 Create business social media 12:21 Network 15:10 Promote custom packages 17:07 My Tiktok & Youtube shorts blowing up
Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/
Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/
Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e
Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
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19min
February 15, 2023Episode 5 | Expanding Your Creative Business with Mar
In this episode of Modern Creative, we talk about...
00:31 Introducing Mar

00:56 First creative trip to Oaxaca

2:30 business expanding

3:06 building a team

3:38 definition of success

5:30 able to work remotely

6:40 dealing with pissed-off clients

7:23 communicating with clients

9:12 setting boundaries with clients

10:24 affirmation of internet hype

12:45 social media gurus wave

14:03 investing in an online course

17:34 pro-tip

18:50 Mar investing in a coach

20:00 closing a 10K monthly retainer

20:25 imposter syndrome

22:13 Mar potentially coaching

24:28 filming yourself

27:25 improving yourself

30:00 importance to show your personality

32:36 Mar's creative process

35:54 Alberto hiring editors

36:48 Mar's daily routine

39:00 waking up with gratitude

42:27 in the relationship business

46:50 Mar's billionaire mindset

47:52 Mar's app for creators

51:15 thinking BIG

55:05 getting clients comfortable

1:02:00 Pro-tip on how to make 100K

1:04:59 importance of a website

1:07:13 shameless plug
Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/
Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/
Follow Mar on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/mar.videoss/
Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e
Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
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1h 9min
February 08, 2023Episode 4 | Make It Happen
In this episode of Modern Creative, we talk about...
0:00 Current life update

2:20 Working on a mini-doc!

3:33 Camera equipment breakdown and composition

8:07 20-dollar camera slider hack

14:06 Light breakdown

16:20 Audio breakdown

19:24 Studio experience & education clients on time expectation

24:09 Pre-production, Mark Bone Documentary Tip

26:04 Not having the perfect plan

26:22 Creatives overthinking the perfect plan

27:58 Rick Ruben's creative philosophy

30:50 Creating for yourself first, then your audience
Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/
Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/
Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e
Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
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33min
February 01, 2023 Episode 3 | 2022 Recap Working with Raphe and Lessons We've Learned
In this episode, we talk about...
- Catching up with Raphe!
- How we linked up via Instagram
- The benefit of working for free when you start
- How it is working with Alberto
- Our plans for 2023 and much more!

Follow the podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/
Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/
Raphe https://www.instagram.com/raphee_v/

Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e
Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
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43min
January 25, 2023Episode 2 | Does Camera Gear Really Matter?
In this episode, we talk about...
Alberto's evolution of his camera equipment

What camera gear he uses the most

What camera gear he uses the least

The best advice on camera equipment when you first start off
Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
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43min
January 16, 2023Episode 1 | Welcome to The Modern Creative!
In this episode, we talk about...
What is The Modern Creative

The goal of The Modern Creative

Who is Alberto Mendoza

How Alberto started his videography career (lessons he's learned)

2023 goals
Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
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38min

FAQs about Modern Creative:

How many episodes does Modern Creative have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.