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Welcome back to season 2 of Learn Videography. In this episode of "Learn Videography" , JJ and Kyle interview Josh Emerick , a producer and cinematographer located in Ohio. Some of the topics include: How to set your clients up for success. How to master the art of sales for your video company. How to create business relationships that last. This episode is sponsored by PolarPro ! If you're lookin...

Welcome back to season 2 of Learn Videography. JJ and Kyle are back with fresh new interviews from some of the biggest content creators around. In this episode of "Learn Videography" , JJ and Kyle interview YCimaging , a director and popular Youtuber located in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of the topics include: How to manage your time as a creative. How to build a genuine and highly engaged audience. H...

In the last episode of "Learn Videography" season 1, JJ and Kyle interview Matt Alonzo, a music video director in Los Angeles, CA who has directed videos for artists like Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, The Game, and more.  Some of the topics include: How to jump-start your video career. How to position yourself for success in the early stages of your career. How to push yourself as a content creat...

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle discuss how content creators can plan for the future, and create a thriving video business for years to come. How to set goals and plan for the future. When to hire your first employee, and/or secure an office/studio space. How to set yourself up for individual success Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty...

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview Brendan Hsu, the co-founder of Aeriel Canvas, a premier real estate production company in California that is generating over $500,000 in revenue each MONTH.   Some of the topics include: How to establish a "growth mindset." How to scale a video production business. How to leverage client and employee relationships to generate new b...

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle share their experiences within the film industry including some of their best and worst experiences. Some of the content for this episode includes: Major lessons learned in the film industry. Mistakes Kyle and JJ made along the way. "We made it" moments from Kyle and JJ. Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royal...

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview Zach Dulla, an content creator and business owner in Chicago, Illinois. Some of the topics include: How to approach marketing and sales for your video business. How to build email marketing campaigns to attract new leads. How to use sales automation channels to increase your clientele and grow your video business. PLUS - Zach shares his...

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle answer listener-submitted questions from the Learn Videography and Industry Jump community. Some of the questions answered include: How do you take your video business to the next level? How to start working with music labels? How to find a niche for your video business? Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royal...

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview Prithi Daswani, an accountant in Orlando, Florida. Some of the topics include: Why you should be working with an accountant for your video business. How to avoid getting audited by the IRS. How to choose a corporate structure for your video business. This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlis...

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle discuss how you legitimize your video production business. Some of the talking points in this episode include: The best corporate structures to use for your video production business. How to approach bookkeeping and accounting. An overview of popular production templates like a talent release, crew deal memo, production contract, and more. Our li...

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview Thomas Taugher, a cinematographer and co-owner of Prism Lens FX, Tropic Colour, and more.  Some of the topics include: How Tom began building multiple sources of income as a cinematographer. How to find products/ideas for building multiple sources of income. How to grow multiple sources of income while finding a work/life balance....

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle discuss how you can build multiple sources of income as a content creator. Some of the talking points in this episode include: When you should start building multiple income streams. Do you need a social following? How to pick the best kind of income streams to grow. Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-f...

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview Ryan Snaadt, a content creator and video marketer in Des Moine Iowa.  Some of the topics include: What is video marketing, and how to leverage it with your clients. How to breakdown your client's problems so you can use video marketing to solve them. Video marketing buzz words to help you speak "video marketing" with your clients....

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle provide an overview of video marketing, including how you can utilize video marketing to land bigger clients. Some of the talking points in this episode include: What is video marketing, and how to use it. How to talk "video marketing" with your clients. How to create content that excels with video marketing. Our listeners get two months free wit...

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview the co-founders of ReelBros Media, a premiere production company in Phoenix, Arizona.  Some of the topics include: How to build a long term video production team. How to set up your team for success with clear communication and contracts in the beginning. How to think about "your business", and how to invest back into it for added...

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about the best way to build a team for your video business, including working with 1099 contractors, employees, and partners. Some of the talking points in this episode include: How to scale your video business by building a team. How to grow your video business with 1099 contractors and employees. When and why you should find a partner for...

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview content creator Ryan Huffman , a producer and owner of Huffman Creative, a production company based in Los Angeles. Some of the topics include: Tips for hiring and paying crew members. How to run a successful set for large scale productions. Tips for finding locations, and securing permits. This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our...

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about the best way to book crew, actors, locations, and everything else you need to power your productions! The best ways to book crew, including communication styles, rates, payment terms, and more. How to pay crew & actors via 1099 or W2. How to book specialty equipment, exotic animals, and much more. Our listeners get two months free...

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview content creator Josiah Moore , a NY-based content creator. Some of the topics include: How Josiah got started as a content creator How to grow a video business outside of a major city The resources Josiah uses to grow his video company This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the b...

⚡️ Special episode ⚡️ We pick one winner each week for our 5-star review giveaway. For this week, we decided to record our consultation with Ida Adamowicz and make it public for our listeners to learn from. Ida is a content creator in Vancouver and tells stories through video for small businesses and non-profits. If you'd like a chance to win a consultation and over $500 in prizes like Ida, leav...

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about all of their favorite resources to power your video production businesses. Royalty-Free Music Productivity and Organization Email Marketing Instagram Marketing Online Marketing Online Jobs and Gigs Data Recovery and Protection, and Storage Sound FX, Luts, VFX & Templates In-camera effects/gear accessories and general hacks for your...

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview content creator James Matthew , a London-based content creator. Some of the topics include: How to work with your favorite brands How to position yourself for success as a professional content creator How to create long-lasting relationships with your clients This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free wi...

In the eleventh episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about how to succeed with their clients Communication styles for clients Communicating deadlines and turnarounds Being realistic on what you can and cannot accomplish How to stay in touch with your clients between projects How to leverage your clients to get more clients Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of t...

In the tenth episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview content creator Edward Lee Films , a Seattle-based content creator. Some of the topics include: -How to price your services? -How to win clients over for the long run, and how to get retainer clients -How to price a one time client vs a retainer client -How to communicate to clients about budgeting -How to get bigger budgets This e...

In the ninth episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about the best ways to price your services as a content creator, and how they budget their productions: How to price your services How pricing differs for each niche Favorite budgeting strategies  Items you should include in your videos Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-free music provid...