Phil Cooke Podcast

Want to know how to engage people with your ideas? In this episode, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com shares five active listening skills to help you gain respect when leading a team or entering a pitch meeting. These communication strategies will level up your people skills and help you become the most fascinating person in the room.

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Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com

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*More About This Episode* Active Listening Skills: How to Become the Most Fascinating Person in the Room

Leadership is about communicating your ideas well. Incorporating these active listening skills into your communication strategy can help you become the kind of person people are drawn to. It's the best way to get your ideas heard.

1. Learn to speak in shorter chunks. Then stop and let the other person respond! Don't dominate the conversation. Stick to the topic. Keep it short, keep it relevant. Almost always, less is more.

2. Don't dominate the conversation. Conversation is a two-way street.

3. Don't lecture. Nobody wants to be lectured to!

4. Ask about them. People want to share about themselves! Use people's names and take opportunities to express interest in their lives when it's appropriate to establish a rapport.

5. Learn to read other people. Be aware of the response or reaction of the others in the room and change your strategy if the moment calls for it.

Active listening and good people skills are just as important—if not more—than the skills it takes to do your job. For more, read my blog here: How to Instantly Gain Respect and Become the Most Fascinating Person in the Room

https://www.philcooke.com/how-to-instantly-gain-respect-and-become-the-most-fascinating-person-in-the-room/

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Blast through the myths of creativity that are holding you back! Phil Cooke welcomes David Burkus, organizational psychologist and best-selling author of the book, "The Myths of Creativity—The Truth About How Innovative Companies and People Generate Ideas." In this interview, you'll find out the truth about brainstorming ideas and increasing your creativity, plus gain ideas for team building and remote leadership.

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*Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com

Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com

*More About This Episode* Myths of Creativity – Interview with David Burkus, Bestselling Leadership Author One of the world's leading business thinkers, Dr. David Burkus' forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders build their best team ever. The bestselling author of five books about business and leadership, his books have won multiple awards and been translated into dozens of languages.

Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked multiple times as one of the world's top business thought leaders. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. A former business school professor, Burkus now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA. Find out more at https://Davidburkus.com

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A visually stunning multi-media event, The Gift of Christmas at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas has become a community tradition attended by thousands each year. Go behind the scenes of production as Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com interviews the Prestonwood creative leaders Michael Neale, Andy Pearson, and Bryan Bailey to discuss the mindset, collaboration and planning of a successful church Christmas program. Church media creatives of both large and small churches will glean inside tips to tailor your next Christmas event for the talents within your congregation.

Sharing on this podcast:Michael Neal, Worship Pastor In-Residence, Prestonwood ChurchAndy Pearson, Director of NextGen Worship/Creative Production, Prestonwood ChurchBryan Bailey, Director of Media, Prestonwood Church

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The Phil Cooke Podcast and YouTube Channel*Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

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Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com

*More About This Episode* How to Stage a Spectacular Church Christmas Event: Interview with Prestonwood Church Creatives

About The Gift of Christmas The Gift of Christmas is a Prestonwood tradition and has become one of the highlights of the Christmas season, with thousands of guests attending every year. This visually stunning multimedia event is complete with special effects, a nearly 1,000-member cast and choir, live orchestra, camels and kings, flying angels and eye-popping virtual scenery. At the heart of this production is the simple story of Christmas—the manger, shepherds, Joseph and Mary, the Christ child—and the glorious hope we have in our Savior. Find out more: https://prestonwoodgoc.org

If you're interested in filmmaking, Phil Cooke's interview https://philcooke.com with Alexandra Boylan is a must-watch! Alexandra shares her experiences and insights as a Hollywood writer-producer, providing valuable advice on how to make a movie from start to finish. From developing your idea to getting feedback from experts, building your tribe and gaining distribution, this video contains valuable advice for new filmmakers and will inspire you to "just do it" and produce your film.

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*Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com

Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com

*More About This Episode* Your Key to Filmmaking Success: Expert Advice from Hollywood Writer-Producer Alexandra Boylan New Filmmakers need to hear this! Phil Cooke welcomes Hollywood writer-producer Alexandra Boylan to share the keys to filmmaking that have helped her produce eight feature films.

About Alexandra Boylan: Alexandra Boylan is a dynamic award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and actress who has been trailblazing through Hollywood for nearly two decades. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Boylan is known for her fearless pursuit of meaningful content. In addition to her numerous acting credits, Alexandra co-created The Boylan Sisters Production Company, a successful film studio that focuses on faith-based, family-friendly content. Their first feature-length film, "Catching Faith" streamed on Netflix for two years and spawned a sequel, as well as paved the way for other critically acclaimed movies such as "The Greatest Inheritance" and "Switched." Their latest venture, "Identity Crisis" also serves as the basis for a YA novel, which she is co- authoring with her sister and business partner Andrea.

Alexandra has previously published the widely regarded how-to guide entitled "Create Your Own Career in Hollywood: Advice from a Struggling Actress Who Became a Successful Producer" and is an active member of Women in Film Los Angeles.

Find out more about Alexandrea:

• · Get her book, "Create Your Own Career in Hollywood" here: https://amzn.to/44MwTpe
• · Find out more about her films: The Boylan Sisters Films https://theboylansisters.com/
• · Watch "SWITCHED" https://switchedmovie.com
• · Watch "The Greatest Inheritance" https://greatestinheritance.com/

"Just do it... It's okay if you don't know something, as long as you're willing to figure it out." —Alexandra Boylan

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Tap into the potential of YouTube for your ministry or your next dream job! Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com welcomes YouTube expert Sean Cannell on this episode to explore YouTube tips and tricks to get more subscribers and grow your YouTube channel in 2023. Get expert advice on YouTube strategies plus the inspiration to lead in this powerful digital marketplace with video.

🎯 Discover the secrets to YouTube success with Sean Cannell's FREE on-demand webclass. Register today: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/SiFjJA7i

Learn more about Sean's YouTube course Video Ranking Academy here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/SiFjJA7i

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Get my new book: "Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking" Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/

#Audiobook available now! Take "Ideas on a Deadline" with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it's like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE

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*Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com

Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com

*More About This Episode* How to Grow Your YouTube Channel with Sean Cannell, Think Media

Sean Cannell is an international speaker, coach, and prolific content creator. His mission is to help 10,000 purpose-driven people create a full-time living with YouTube. As the CEO of Think Media and host of the Think Media Podcast, he is one of today's leading online video experts and the world's most-watched YouTube strategist.

Sean's YouTube channels have over 2 million subscribers and his videos have been viewed over 150 million times. Sean has been featured in the "20 Must Watch YouTube Channels That Will Change Your Business" by Forbes.com. After growing a six-figure income as a "tech YouTuber," he built an eight-figure online video education company that he runs today.

Find out more: https://seancannel.com

*Get Sean's book "YouTube Secrets" here: https://amzn.to/44BVyNe

Watch Think Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkMediaTV

Listen to the Think Media Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-think-media-podcast/id1492533163

The Perfect Video Recipe for YouTubeThe perfect video recipe to grow your YouTube channel begins with understanding what your audience is interested in. What's on people's minds? It's about being current, relevant, and understanding the zeitgeist. Whoever understand the viewer best wins!

Here's Sean's Perfect Video Recipe:

· The Big Idea: The topic, title, thumbnail

Topic: Choose the right topic at the right time. What's on people's minds? What are they searching for?

Title: What is your video actually about? For example, what is your sermon series on Elijah about? Courage? God's provision? Title your video to answer the questions people are asking on YouTube.

· The Hook

The opening few seconds (or first few minutes) of your video should hook the viewer. Create curiosity or tension, tease what's coming up, build credibility and get the audience bought in to watch more.

· The Content

Be brief. Be bright. Be fun. Be done.

· The Transition

Rather than letting the viewer know the video is ending, transition to another video. Agitate the next problem, provoke interest in the next thing, point them to more content on your channel.

"If we commit to continuous learning, we'll definitely be able to create an edge in publishing video and media." —Sean Cannell

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Creativity is collaboration! It takes effective communication skills for leaders and creatives to work well together. In this episode, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com interviews coach, consultant and executive pastor Ben Stapley, (The Life Christian Church) on ways to build positive work relationships that will advance your career and make each project the best it can be.

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Get my new book: "Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking" Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/

#Audiobook available now! Take "Ideas on a Deadline" with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it's like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE

Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056

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*Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com

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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/

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Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com

*More About This Episode* Effective Communication Skills for Leaders and Creatives: Interview—Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor, The Life Christian Church

Communications professionals—pastors, leaders, communication directors, filmmakers and church creative teams—will gain the skills for effective communication that leads to positive creative collaboration.

Topics include helps for leaders, pastors, church communication and media teams, and filmmakers:

• Communication skills for leaders and creatives to communicate more effectively
• Leadership skills for leading creative teams
• How to give and receive notes to make the project better
• How to hire the best people for a project
• How to be a great person for a project
• Why your church communication director is more important than ever
• Inspiration and encouragement for creative professionals

"Be gracious towards yourself. Art flourishes with diminished stress levels...You're the only person who can speak creatively into the world with what you've been given." —Ben Stapley

"Your people skills are more important than the skills it takes to do the job."— Phil Cooke

About Ben StapleyFor over twenty years Ben has created and captured moving and memorable moments for individuals, non-profits & corporations across the globe. He has served on the executive team of multiple megachurches including Christ Fellowship Miami and Liquid Church. He currently serves as the Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church leading staff and volunteers to execute the vision and mission of the church. Ben also coaches individuals, consults for churches and speaks at conferences about leadership, communication and creativity.

Visit https://BenStapley.com/coach for a free 30 minute consultation.

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Website https://www.benstapley.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstapley/

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

Twitter https://twitter.com/benstapley

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/benstapley

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/benstapley

Level up your voice acting career! If you've ever considered voice over work, Phil Cooke's interview with voice artist Joel Weldon will give you the confidence you need to start! With a long-term professional career in film, television and commercial voice over and narration, Joel offers tips on developing vocal range, warming up, stretching your voice muscle, and working with directors for your best work. And, if you're a new director, he includes techniques you can use to help VO talent produce the sound you're looking for.

As a highly respected voice coach, Joel has worked with actors, major network executives, public speakers, ministry leaders, musicians, and politicians. The tips he shares in this interview will help anyone expand the effectiveness of your voice.

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Get my new book: "Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking" Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/

#Audiobook available now! Take "Ideas on a Deadline" with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it's like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE

Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056

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New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.

Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com

Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com

*More About This Episode* Voice Acting: Interview with Voice Artist Joel WeldonAbout Joel Weldon The voice acting talent of Joel Weldon is heard all around the globe every single day. With current national clients such as Ford Motor Company, Carl's Jr/Hardee's, Caterpillar, FOX Sports, NASCAR, and Harvest Crusades with Greg Laurie, he's a working professional sharing from deep personal experience.

He performed his first commercial voiceover role for a lone Toyota dealer in Washington State 20 years ago. Since then, having brought thousands of real world projects to life with his voice, he's now recognized as a top-tier SAG voice actor and VO instructor in Los Angeles.

Joel is also a highly respected coach to public speakers, business execs, and ministry leaders, having coached the likes of Desiring God Ministries, Rocket Mortgage Corp, and major network execs, musicians, and politicians who prefer anonymity. As the founder of Empower Your Platform and the TrueYou® Speaking Method, his passion for human communication spills over into every connection, whether virtual online or in person.

When not performing VO, you'll most likely find him at the beach in Southern California with his family or leading music for his church community. "Your Voice is Your Superpower"

Listen to Joel Weldon's voice acting reel and find out more at www.joelweldonvoices.comCheck out Joel's coaching and courses for voice actors and speakers: www.empoweryourplatform.com

Phil Cooke welcomes author and leadership consultant Brian Dodd to the podcast to discuss his latest book, "Mighty: 7 Skills You Need to Move from Pandemic to Progress." As a senior consultant for INJOY Stewardship Solutions founded by John Maxwell, Dodd offers insight for pastors, ministry and business leaders. If you're ready to elevate your leadership skills, this interview will equip you to approach your position with greater faith and wisdom.

Get Phil's Unique: The Ultimate Planner for Creative Professionals here: https://www.philcooke.com/unique-creative-planner/ Available now with your generous gift to support the mission of The Influence Lab. Find out more here: https://influencelab.com/donate )

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Get my new book: "Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking" Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/

#Audiobook available now! Take "Ideas on a Deadline" with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it's like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE

Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056

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*Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com

Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1

Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com

*More About This Episode* Leadership Success Skills: An Interview with Best-Selling Author Brian DoddSo many people lost loved ones, opportunities, financial resources, careers, time, and much, much more during the pandemic. The worst thing many people lost was hope. Brian Dodd's new book, "Mighty: 7 Skills You Need to Move from Pandemic to Progress" offers leaders a new vision for the future with improved leadership skills to move towards it.

About Brian Dodd— Best-Selling Leadership Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Ministry ConsultantBrian Dodd currently serves as the Senior Consultant for INJOY Stewardship Solutions, where he helps churches fully fund their mission and vision for their church. He also writes a leadership blog, entitled Brian Dodd on Leadership. Brian states the goal for the site is "to take everyday life experiences we all have and process them in the light of leadership." He is constantly updating the site with blog posts and e-books that are all leadership focused.

Dodd's site is consistently viewed by some of the greatest leaders in the industry and over the past fifteen years, the readership of his website has grown to more than 70,000 per month. Brian has authored several additional books, including "2021: The Year in Leadership," "Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices of Apex Leaders," "10 Indispensable Practices of the 2-Minute Leader," and Brian's newest book, "Mighty: 7 Skills You Need to Move from Pandemic to Progress" available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/43JynQc

Follow Brian Dodd: https://briandoddonleadership.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InjoyStewardshipSolutions

Twitter: https://twitter.com/briankdodd

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/injoy-stewardship-solutions/

Are you obsessing over social media analytics? Using social media as your megaphone? Most of us are involved in social media at some level, whether you're a leader, business executive, pastor or professional social media content creator. In an effort to help all of us do better on social media, here are my five pet peeves about social media content creators.

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#Audiobook available now! Take "Ideas on a Deadline" with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it's like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE

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*More About This Episode* My Top 5 Pet Peeves about Social Media Content Creators

1. Obsessing with analytics

Analytics can be important, but it's also important to consider content quality. What's the story you're trying to tell? What's your message and the audience you're trying to reach?

2. Using social media as a megaphone

Are you having a one-way conversation? Social media is social! It's a two-way conversation.

3. Not knowing how to tell a story

Do you know how to tell an engaging story? As a social media creator, take the time to learn how to tell effective stories to better engage your audience.

4. Playing it too safe

There is such a thing as confrontational creativity! We need to be more provocative about what we're posting. Ask tough questions that force people to think differently. Learn how to push the envelope just a little bit!

5. Not having a real, genuine, authentic, and unique voice

Cut through the "noise" by having a unique and authentic voice. The more you narrow your niche down, the bigger the audience you have a potential of reaching.

What you post on social media matters. Your voice can impact today's culture in positive ways.

For more about social media, read "Should Christians be Snarky on Social Media?" here: https://www.philcooke.com/should-christians-be-snarky-on-social-media/

You've made a movie – now how do you gain film distribution? Explore the distribution models of independent film in Phil Cooke's interview with Trey Reynolds, VP of Development at Provident Films. If you're an independent filmmaker, this episode offers an inside view to help you consider the distribution options of streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon, VOD, theatrical releases, Fathom Events and more. Includes a case study of the movie Blue Miracle featuring Dennis Quaid.

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**More About this Episode**Indie Film Distribution: Interview with Trey Reynolds, VP Development, Provident Films

It's one thing to make a movie, it's another to get it distributed.

"If you're a person of faith, spend a lot of time with the Lord and follow God's direction. Put some people around you that can give you some nice wisdom... Become skilled at your craft, screenwriting, cinematography, whatever. What I see too often is passion for ministry or passion to tell a story trumps the time it takes to really make it ready for production and compete in the marketplace." -Trey Reynolds

About Trey Reynolds

As VP of Development and Production, Trey Reynolds leads the Provident Films team to produce, market and distribute faith and family films. Provident Films is a business unit of SONY Music Entertainment.

For over 20 years, Trey has worked in the film industry for small start-ups to large corporate businesses. After starting as a video editor with CBN, Trey ran a full-service video production company in Memphis, TN for 10 years where he directed over 15 feature documentaries and produced creative content for global brands such as FEDEX, COCA-COLA, CBS and ESPN. Since 2015, Trey has worked exclusively on theatrical faith and family films such as WAR ROOM, WOODLAWN, INDIVISIBLE and OVERCOMER. Most recently, Trey produced the Netflix Original, BLUE MIRACLE, starring Dennis Quaid which debuted in May 2021 as the #2 movie in the world.

Trey and Provident Films most recent release is a family comedy called FAMILY CAMP, with theatrical distribution provided by Roadside Attractions, Spring 2022. Trey lives in Franklin, TN with his wife and four children. Connect with Trey Reynolds: IMDb

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