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What's up Rock Nation, Today we welcome Sarina Soriano to the show! Sarina was born and raised in San Jose, California and has always been passionate and involved in sports. Her tenacity led her to become the first female Senior Producer for the San Francisco 49ers, also making her one of the first Latina cinematographers in the NFL. She works in 49ers Studios where she creates content for the San Francisco 49ers website and social media channels. She is a two-time Emmy Award winner in the following categories: "Best in Craft Achievement Photographer/Editor Spanish: Sarina Soriano" and "Best Sport's Program Live or Post-Produced: 49 Hours."

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If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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What's up Rock Nation, we're back with our third work review. Thanks to all the rocks who sent in videos for us to review. Keep crushing the content!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:16 - One Handed Crack

0:43 - Chase’s 24 Hour Fitness Debacle

4:30 - Artlist $100k Fund

5:49 - Rock #1

9:50 - Rock #2

13:17 - Rock #3

14:13 - Rock #4

15:56 - Rock #5

18:50 - Rock #6

21:20 - Rock #7

22:15 - Rock #8

25:21 - Rock #9

27:27 - Rock #10

29:06 - Rock #11

30:30 - Rock #12

32:13 - Rock #13

33:47 - Rock #14

34:09 - Rock #15

35:21 - Rock #16

37:20 - Rock #17

38:44 - Rock #18

40:49 - Rock #19

41:26 - Rock #20

44:17 - Rock #21

47:05 - Rock #22

50:54 - Rock #23

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What's up Rock Nation, today we're breaking down how creators like Ryan Trahan, Mr. Beast, Mark Rober, Christian Guzman, Nick Bare, Logan Paul, Jake Paul, and Emma Chamberlain are all disrupting industries with their creator lead businesses. How are they doing it? Creating an audience through their content and building in public. We give you a look into their marketing playbook, how and why it's working for them, and how you can take what they're doing and apply it to your own business.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Trailer

0:52 - One Handed Crack

1:51 - The Era of the YouTube CEO

2:45 - Minted NYC

4:18 - Being a Youtuber is NOT simple

6:45 - 5 Key Points

8:08 - Chris Do “Authenticity”

8:35 - Audience Engagement

9:31 - How to Create Relatability

11:50 - Share What You Are Going Through

14:44 - You Are a Media Company, Not a Brand

15:42 - Motion Array

16:55 - Ryan Trahan

22:05 - Mark Rober

27:42 - Nick Bare

34:50 - Christian Guzman

43:10 - Building a Business with Passion

43:33 - SHAKE IT UP

44:10 - They Blocked Out the Noise

44:35 - Now is the Best Time to Disrupt

45:30 - Connect w/ Fig on LinkedIn!

46:00 - Drop a Like/Sub if Enjoyed!

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Daniel Priestley. Daniel is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has built and sold several successful businesses and written 5 books on starting and scaling businesses. If you're looking to level up your creative business, this is the episode for you!

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https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide

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COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:18 - Intro

2:35 - One Handed Crack

4:12 - Key Person of Influence Explained

5:40 - How DP coined Key Person of Influence

9:20 - Running ads before social media

10:51 - Seeing major success at an early age

12:30 - Find what works, and repeat that

15:06 - You have to provide value first

17:10 - The First P - Pitching

18:56 - You don’t become rich by being seen as a Worker Bee

20:36 - How to be seen as a Key Person of Influence

23:36 - How to refine your pitch

27:44 - The 3 different types of pitches

30:30 - The Second P - Publishing

33:39 - The Superman Principle

36:33 - The 7-11-4 Framework for Publishing

39:58 - The 7-11-4 Framework for Podcasting

42:16 - Choose how you brainwash yourself

43:58 - The Third P - Product (Ecosystem)

45:11 - You have to stop selling time for money

46:52 - When you should start selling a product

48:43 - The most successful creatives are great at business

49:41 - The 4 products of a successful Product Ecosystem

51:29 - Building a waitlist is the key to a successful product launch

55:23 - Sell FIRST, then build

58:08 - The Fourth P - Profile

59:58 - How to land public speaking engagements

1:01:59 - The biggest mistakes people make when selling

1:04:14 - The Fifth P - Partnerships

1:06:34 - How the wrong partnerships can hurt creators

1:07:32 - Playing the multiplying game with partnerships

1:10:35 - Brayden got a $163 parking ticket

1:12:11 - Live Workshop

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We got JHAWK, Johnny Hochstetler back on for round 2! This was a fun episode as the boys were fresh off the Sony Kando Trip. JHAWK and Bfig both recently left their full-time jobs and discuss the pros/cons of working a 9-5. This episode is very insightful if you're looking to take the leap and want advice on how to do it.

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The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide

Concert Photography Masterclass:

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:31 - New cohort announcement

2:26 - One-handed crack challenge

3:29 - Sony event experience

5:17 - Feelings after quitting full-time job

7:36 - Balancing content creation with full-time work

11:23 - Creating digital products

16:11 - Sacrifices made for content creation

19:43 - First brand deal experience

21:41 - Tips for starting brand deals

26:34 - Content creation after quitting full-time job

31:08 - Creating Lab Culture brand

37:20 - Benefits of having a full-time job

44:58 - Content cadence and scheduling

51:32 - Future content plans

59:44 - Using Fujifilm X100V for content creation

1:03:51 - Long-form vlog content

1:11:24 - Potential podcast ideas for future events

What's up Rock Nation, today we're talking about positioning. Today we cover why positioning is so important, what people get wrong when it comes to positioning, and how you can separate yourself from the competition through becoming a specialist. We know how talented most of you are, but the business side of being a creator can be challenging. We hope today helps you think about your creative business, and how you can improve your positioning to attract more and better clients!

Sign up for the "Dream Client Accelerator" Waitlist here!

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The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

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COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:15 - One Handed Crack

2:05 - Positioning Explained

4:04 - Who do you want to serve?

6:04 - How we got to work with Mercedes Benz

7:19 - Brands want specialists

8:39 - Dream Client Accelerator

11:08 - What happens when you’re poorly positioned

12:18 - You’re leaving money on the table

12:50 - Value Based Pricing

14:12 - You need to be asking high quality questions

14:37 - You want to aim to be in the top 5%

15:24 - Quality is expected

16:22 - The biggest way to separate yourself from the competition

17:28 - Brayden’s competitive advantage

18:45 - S.W.A.T. analysis

20:26 - Fine Dining VS buffet

21:15 - Marketing yourself becomes easier when you specialize

21:39 - Building Trust with clients

23:09 - Provide an experience

25:45 - You can provide multiple services, but you need to be deep in one

26:25 - The four fears of specialization

26:53 - Why you won’t miss out on opportunities if you specialize

28:13 - Perceived Higher Value allows you to charge more for your work

28:52 - Too many options, leads to buyers confusion

30:17 - Referrals

32:47 - Mastery brings satisfaction

35:04 - Everyone starts somewhere

38:36 - Find a mentor

39:44 - Why “I don’t know how” is Bullsh*t

44:04 - How you can Reposition yourself

49:27 - How you can Reposition the competition

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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The day has finally come, Brayden has officially quit the Lakers. Today, he goes into what his tenure filming for the Lakers was like, and why he ultimately decided to leave his dream job.

We want to help you take your creative business to the next level and have you finally land your dream client. Sign up for the Dream Client Accelerator Waitlist here:

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The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

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Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:

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Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs

Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

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Concert Photography Masterclass:

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Chase’s Totality LUT pack:

https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack

COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

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Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

https://amzn.to/3GhId25

15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

https://bit.ly/42sNdej

Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:13 - Dream Client Accelerator

3:26 - One Handed Crack

4:07 - Brayden Quit the Lakers

5:13 - What this means for Lebron’s Legacy

6:55 - Would Brayden do it again?

8:15 - What Advice Brayden would give himself five years ago

11:30 - What Brayden learned about how to run a company from the Lakers

14:24 - Where Brayden found his fit with the Lakers

16:44 - Artlist

17:41 - What Brayden learned from LeBron

21:58 - Brayden’s favorite moments

26:00 - The night LeBron broke the scoring record

27:59 - Flying with the team

29:14 - Staying at the nicest hotels

29:47 - Being in the elevator with Lebron, Melo, Russ, and AD

31:48 - Our NYC trip

32:55 - Anticipating moments during the game

36:01 - Advice to young sports filmmakers

39:27 - If you are going to shoot sports, you have to LOVE it

43:20 - How to take your sports filmmaking to the next level

52:15 - Why Brayden decided to quit

58:23 - Taking the pod to the moon

1:00:26 - Prioritize yourself

1:04:11 - What brayden needed to do before he quit

1:06:05 - Invest in yourself

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome the legendary MTVJesse. Jesse is well-known for his time with NELK and building the empire of FULL SEND merch. After seven years of partying and pranking people for a living, Jesse decided to walk away from the company he build from the company he build from the ground up. We talked to Jesse's about his new venture's, Sunday and Bloody Sunday, and what life has been like post NELK.

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Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs

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Concert Photography Masterclass:

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15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

https://bit.ly/42sNdej

COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:15 - Intro

3:05 - One Handed Crack

4:18 - Jesse talks his new warehouse studio

5:14 - Choosing a specific green for Sunday

6:43 - What Jesse learned from NELK’s marketing

8:33 - When the idea for Sunday started

10:24 - Jesse was playing a character for seven years

12:28 - Creating the Sh*thole series

14:12 - Creating content for the audience vs. for yourself

16:10 - How the Sunday team works together

17:08 - Sunday vs. Bloody Sunday explained

19:59 - What brands mess up with marketing

21:52 - What motivates Jesse now

24:26 - Why Jesse makes such high quality clothing

25:47 - Why Drop Style marketing works with clothing

28:05 - When 10 Minutes determines the whole brands success

29:10 - Terrible fashion trends

31:36 - Creating a brand around a specific pantone color

33:53 - How Jesse measures success

35:07 - What Jesse’s struggled with regarding Sunday

37:04 - Building company culture

39:02 - Cliques are the most dangerous thing for a company

41:29 - Why NELK decided to first make merch

44:47 - Getting recognized in the early days of NELK

45:58 - RONA SEASON

48:28 - How Jesse comes up with the marketing for his brands

50:14 - Selling out Sunday’s first drop

52:27 - The turning point for Jesse and Sunday

53:47 - Biggest boxing upset

55:00 - Turning a first time buyer into a loyal customer

57:36 - Paid ads vs organic content

1:02:41 - Where Jesse draws his inspo

1:03:39 - Jesse’s best flatground trick

1:04:44 - How to reinvent yourself

1:08:36 - Jesse’s Daily Routine

1:14:47 - Why we’re craving in person connection

1:17:21 - Some Kids launching in Zumiez

1:20:48 - Does Jesse worry about burning out

1:21:54 - Advice to your 18 year old self

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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What's up Rock Nation! Today we're talking all things concerts. Kostas has been shooting concerts for the past three years, and today's he's sharing with you his top 10 tips to for better concert photos!

Take your Concert Photography to the NEXT LEVEL:

https://www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclass

The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide

Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:

https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970

Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs

Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

https://amzn.to/3GhId25

15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

https://bit.ly/42sNdej

COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:09 - One Handed Crack

2:02 - Lollapalooza with Loud Luxury

3:16 - How Kostas started shooting concerts

4:49 - Shooting EDC for the first time

6:22 - Kostas’ Concert Photography Course

8:28 - What’s Included in the Course

9:25 - Gear needed to shoot concerts

11:53 - Best Concert Photography accessories

14:31 - Use the gear you have

15:37 - Tip #2 - Focus on the emotion of the artist

17:55 - Tip #3 - Shoot more than just the artist

21:38 - Tip #4 - Anticipate the shot

22:56 - Front of house

26:38 - Bonus Tip - Keep the setlist on your phone

27:09 - Tip #5 - Start Local and Start Small

30:44 - Tip #6 - Artists want to work with people they like

33:02 - Tip #7 - Quick turnaround time

36:07 - Presets are crucial

39:25 - Tip #8 - Be proactive about getting BTS moments

44:25 - Tip #9 - Move around the venue and get a variety of shots

45:31 - Tip #10 - Be nice, and network with other photographers

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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What's up Rock Nation! Today we welcome an absolute gaming GOAT, Nadeshot! Nadeshot went from pro gamer, to building one of the largest esports brands in the world with 100 Thieves. In this episode, we talk about everything from going from what the early days of pro gaming were like, his recent 1v1 vs. Banks and what that meant for the gaming community, doing over $1.5 million in sales in an hour with 100 Thieves apparel, and what the future holds for himself and 100 Thieves.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:36 - Intro

3:01 - One Handed Crack

4:27 - Why Nadeshot hates downtown LA

5:09 - Nadeshot’s experience on the NO JUMPER podcast

6:02 - Why Nadeshot started 100 Thieves

7:58 - Nadeshot’s talks about his business partner, Blake Robbins

9:17 - Securing a $10,000,000 Series A investment for 100 Thieves

10:34 - The first employees at 100 Thieves

11:42 - Why people usually stay working in ESports forever

12:18 - Being at the right place, at the right time, with Gaming

13:20 - The tournament that changed Nadeshot’s life

14:53 - Why Nadeshot went all in with COD

15:40 - Walking through the hidden door of professional gamers

16:31 - How Nadeshot convinced other players to join his pro team

17:05 - Sh*t Talking in COD

17:48 - The difficulties of getting players to join 100 Thieves

20:04 - Artlist

20:48 - Pitching 100 Thieves first investor - Dan Gilberts

22:35 - The best advice Nadeshot received in the early days

24:15 - Being rich is awesome

24:44 - Why Esports is currently not a good investment

25:31 - 100 Thieves apparel

29:20 - 100 Thieves Creator Class

31:31 - How Nadeshot streams for so long

32:26 Talking sh*t to the chat

33:00 - Nadeshots #1 COD tip

34:00 - BLACK OPS 6 leaks

35:09 - Nadeshot plans to only play BLACK OPS 6 when it drops

36:23 - Why Nadeshot started streaming at 5am

37:57 - How to get better at video games

38:56 - Nadeshot claims aim training is Bullsh*t

39:49 - Nadeshots redemption against his old nemesis

40:09 - Nadeshot’s pregame ritual

40:40 - Our love for Caffeine

41:47 - How supportive Nadeshot’s parents were of his gaming dreams

43:49 - Nadeshot’s hobbies outside of video games

46:51 - Nadeshots talks vlogging setup and camera gear

50:47 - How Nadeshot learned how to use a camera

53:36 - The Sony a7sii was a game changer for Nadeshot

54:44 - Nadeshot didn’t trust anyone else to edit his videos

55:54 - Why Nadeshot couldn’t enjoy daily vlogging

56:29 - Making videos for yourself vs the audience

57:29 - How Nadeshot got connected with Drake

59:19 - How Nadeshot measures the success of 100 Thieves

1:01:42 - Nadeshot almost walked away from 100 Thieves entirely

1:03:51 - Nadeshot’s relationship with the board of 100 Thieves

1:07:35 - How Nadeshot provides the most value to 100 Thieves

1:10:21 - How well Nadeshot takes feedback

1:13:00 - Nadeshot’s advice for growing a brand

1:17:21 - Nadeshots relationship with his community

1:18:34 - NADESHOT VS. FAZE BANKS

1:22:32 - The future of 100 Thieves

1:26:59 - Advice to your 18 year old self

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