In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Guy Bauer from Umault, a video production company that specializes in creating engaging and creative B2B content. Guy shares his journey from running a generalist production company to niching down and mastering the art of funny and captivating corporate videos. We dive into the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial path, his insights on business growth, managing clients, and the lessons learned from nearly going bankrupt. Whether you're just starting in the video production world or looking to refine your business strategy, this conversation offers invaluable advice from someone who's been through it all.

Chapters

00:00 Choosing the Right Brand Name

05:27 The Downfall of a Generalist Video Production Company

10:45 The Benefits of Specializing in a Niche

14:48 The Risks of Relying on a Single Whale Client

22:01 Transitioning from Generalist to Specialist

30:41 The Game of Pre-Bill Payments

36:02 The Negative Consequences of Pre-Bill Payments

43:39 Setting Boundaries and Saying No to Bad Clients

57:06 Working with a Spouse in the Business

59:41 Finding the Right Clients: Trusting Your Gut Instincts

01:03:30 Balancing Creative and Operational Responsibilities

01:08:03 Effective Budget Management in Video Production

SPONSORS:

Canada Film Equipment: www.CanadaFilmEquipment.com

Audio Process: www.Audioprocess.ca

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🎞️ Produced by LAPSE PRODUCTIONS – https://www.lapseproductions.com

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