Raisin' Brand

Many creatives aspire to be their own boss and enter the world of freelancing. Though this can be filled with travel and unique clients, it can also be a road of struggles. Zach sits down with professional freelancer, Josh Berendes, to get an in-depth look at the business side of this creative field. 

Taking a leap of faith can be scary. Rejection can hurt, but not trying at all can hurt more. Tristan sit's down with independent filmmaker, Kazek Israni-Winger, to talk about how Kazek keeps taking steps into the film world through his writing.

Details are important in any line of work. Those who pay attention to even the tiniest things can show true passion and dedication. Tristan hops in the booth with videographer and lighting designer, Jon Van Allen, to discuss how thinking ahead can take you the extra mile on any crew.

Every idea is a valuable one. Though not every idea you have may get used in the end result, those thoughts still contribute to the final outcome. Tristan sits down with our graphic designer, Tyler Black, to discuss how she's been able to come up with creative ideas for both design and marketing through her student organizations.

Previously on Raisin' Brand, Tristan sits down with local filmmaker Tarrell Christie and talks about his fan-film, Miles. After months of editing, Miles has been released and taken the internet by storm! This week we swing back into action and find out how Tarrell was able to market his fan-film to such a large audience.

Never be afraid to pitch your big idea. Zach connects with a fellow entrepreneur, Eric Braley, to discuss how he went from student broadcaster to host of his own college sports show. Eric shares how he formed his company Around The Corner Productions and how they continue to thrive in the Cedar Valley.

Tristan sits down with our good friend Cole Jorgenson as he gives us a life update. Cole shares his experience being an intern with the Utah Jazz and what it took to get there. This episode is filled with helpful tips on how a young creative can take the next big step in their career.

Tristan sits down with our current intern Adam Davis. Adam is a Digital Media student at The University of Northern Iowa and an avid nature lover. This has led him on a journey to work with outdoor brands creatively. Adam talks about how he's built up an incredible Instagram following in pursuit of this dream and how he uses this platform to work with some big names in the outdoors community.

Tristan remotes in with former Pixel Team member Taylor Bluemel. Taylor shares his insight on the making of Gridshock, a documentary about human sex trafficking, and how his media career has lead him to create content to bring awareness to the hidden issues of society.

In this episode of Raisin' Brand, Zach sits down with Alyssa Nolte to talk about her experience with marketing, research and the psychology of a consistent brand. Whether you are just starting up or you are years into your entrepreneurial journey, if you are struggling with understanding the importance of brand, this one is for you.