Videography Academy

The difference between videographers and commercial producers, regarding skill set, knowledge, and requirements

How would Henry Finn start a videography business for $100 or less? Find out the grand total at the end of the podcast!

Also there is a free cheat sheet to go along with the episode that has the points summarized as well as an extra page for action items to turn these dreams into reality!

Get it here: https://videographyacademy.com/products/how-to-start-a-videography-business-for-100-or-less-cheatsheet

Part 2... How I went from wedding videographer to million dollar commercial producer

How I went from Wedding Videographer to Million Dollar Commercial Producer, Part 1.. the journey begins.

What kind of work I did before
Why it took me so long
How I transitioned

I am making a very special announcement regarding the $100 Challenge!

I am the terminator!

Mentality Tip:

• How to think about thinking
• Salvation is in the mind
• How to train your brain to respond to problems with solutions
• The different levels of thought
• How to manage your thoughts and change your habits
• Tricks to stay positive

• Mentality Tips: How to Treat the People that you work with
• People are people
• How to get closer to your goals depending on how you treat them
• Ask for what they need
• Know what you want
• Come to an agreement
• communicate early and often
• When and how to fire someone

In today's episode we learn:

• How Henry Finn works out (not good)
• The difference between those that give up and those that never do
• Why we admire some and not others
• How to become someone we admire
• How to push yourself to grow
• Why you should never give up
• How to add variety into your choices so you progress

In today's episode we are announcing a giveaway for a free digital copy of the Videography Business Guide Vol. 1 to celebrate the $100 challenge!

We also talk about:

• How I stopped being nihilistic and cynical and became positive about life
• How much people are trying to make a month from my course
• How to focus to win
• Mentality Tip: Today is not today, today is the result of yesterday
• My secret marketing company
• How I'm using a live event conference to get clients
• How I'm working with an agency to pitch a major brand for a $50k-80k project
• The approach I am taking
• Mentality Tips

If I were to start my videography business all over again from scratch what would I do to make it successful?

• Starting a basic business plan
• Setting your business goals
• Picking Your Industry 
• Make your growth/reputation goals within that industry
• Make your hitlist of strategic partnerships  
• Number one mission to have when starting your business
• What to do if you have no technical video skills 
• Creating a client profile
• Getting your very first client
• My experience with the real estate niche
• Quick recap