“I have this like burning desire to solve this creative problem, you know? Doesn’t matter if I’m gonna go to sleep at 2 in the morning - I gotta figure it out.”

– Bryan Mederos, Nacho Average Finds

Bryan Mederos is one-half of the brains behind Nacho Average Finds. In 2017, Bryan launched this YouTube Channel with his brother, Nacho, as a love letter to sneaker culture. Over the years, the content of their channel has evolved and these days, they’re known for their documentary deep dives into the history of some of the world’s most iconic kicks.

In this episode, Bryan and Jon Santiago have a wide-ranging conversation about a variety of subjects including:

- The origins of his YouTube Channel.

- Embracing the challenge of creative work.

- Why an obsessiveness to learn fuels his development as a creator.

- Why YouTube analytics aren’t always the answer to growing a channel.

And much more…

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- Nacho Average Finds on YouTube

- Nacho Average Finds on Instagram

- Nacho Average Finds on Facebook

- Seth Godin

- Johnny Harris

- Gary Vaynerchuk on being a New York Jets fan

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Production Credits

- Edited by Rex Estanislao

- Additional production assistance by Nikki Vicente

“What am I competing against (for a brand deal)? You know a lot of times yes, influencers are competing with influencers. But the biggest competition is actually the platform itself."

– Martin Wong

Martin Wong is a creator who’s leveraged his influence as an award-winning photographer into a significant following on social media. Martin Specializes in shooting a variety of subjects, but what’s really put him on the map is his work with cosplay models and gamers. Based in Los Angeles, Martin is also deeply embedded in the heart of influencer and creator culture in the US.

In this episode, Martin speaks with host Jon Santiago about:

 - How and why he got started in photography.

- His tips and advice for developing a career as a content creator or influencer.

- The distinction between influencers and content creators.

- How to stay grounded and level-headed when you have thousands of followers on social media.

- Building an online community.

And much more…

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Production Credits

- Edited by Rex Estanislao

- Additional production assistance by Nikki Vicente

“Photography, videography - any sort of creativity - always feels like a very peaceful, heart-reset for me. It kind of allows me to slow down and breathe and just take in my surroundings.”

– Jake Matthews

In the very first episode of The Videocraft Show presented by Video Husky, host Jon Santiago speaks with Jake Matthews. Jake is a multimedia creator based in Nashville, Tennessee. His creative work behind the camera has landed him gigs with companies such as Airbnb to Lululemon. And from Kenya to Greece, his creativity also enabled him to travel all over the world.

In this conversation, Jon and Jake discuss:

- Why curiosity is so important to him and his work.

- How traveling around the world inspires him to become a better creator.

- The four elements that make 95% of great visual content (One of them isn’t your camera).

- Handling people’s expectations and perceptions of his life as a content creator.

- How to manage finances as a content creator.

And more...

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- Jake’s Website

- Jake’s Instagram (@jakesvisuals)

- Bizbud

- J Creative House

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Production Credits

- Edited by Rex Estanislao

- Additional production assistance by Nikki Vicente

The Videocraft Show is a weekly podcast about the craft and business of content creation. Whether you're an aspiring creative or established video veteran, this show is here to inspire you. 

This is a sneak peek of a few of the conversations you’ll hear on the very first season of the podcast. The Videocraft Show launches on Tuesday, January 19. New episodes released every Tuesday morning!

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