Grow Your Video Business with Ryan Koral

My heart hurts and I decided to use my platform to share a little more about my story, my reaction to the tragedies unfolding around us, and how I'm choosing to respond.  I think I've ridden the line for a long time as a business owner by trying to make friends with everyone thinking that the most popular businesses are the most successful.  It's taken me a long time to realize my definition of su...

Have you ever wondered where the time goes? Do you get lost in little tasks and find that nothing actually got done by the end of the day? I've been there. I'm sure we all have. That's why mindset is so important. The truth is, you can't grow as a business until you allow yourself the time to think. It's the clarity that comes with that thinking that allows you to focus on what's really important....

Limitations are a benefit to creativity. In the reality of COVID 19, business owners are facing significant limitations. But with crisis there comes opportunity. In this episode, I talk with someone who is full of brilliant actionable ideas that we can all harness to grow our businesses right now. Tucker Max is the co-founder of Scribe Media , a company that helps people write, publish, and market...

Imagine going to sleep at night and waking up in the morning with more money. Stick with me on this one, because this is something that's within your grasp as a filmmaker and producer. For the past three years, my studio has been doing it. Today, I'm sharing our strategy for you to use too! Creating content for course creators opens up some great opportunities for passive income. There's a lot of...

Balancing your creativity and your business is a challenge. But prioritizing the parts that fulfill you the most won't just be good for you, it will benefit your business too. Inevitably, this will foster a sense of purpose for your business that will lead to meaningful connections and projects. David Burkus is a skilled researcher and an inspiring communicator. His award-winning books have been t...

At some point, we all end up in a situation that forces us to do far more than we ever thought possible. We're changing all the time and pushed to new heights. I'm not the person I was before and you aren't either. Today, I'm talking with someone who understands as well as anyone how none of us are ever the finished product of ourselves. Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and bes...

A couple of weeks ago, three other studio owners and I ran a live webinar. Travis Hull , Doug Darling , and Wes Wages are part of the Studio Sherpas community and have their own successful studios. I was thrilled to join them so they could share their insights and wisdom with all of you. If you didn't make it to the webinar, or just want to hear it all again, this episode is for you. Crises contai...

Everyone you ever interact with will have an impact on you. That includes your clients. People have energy and that energy is contagious. If you've ever worked with difficult clients you know what I mean. They affect how you feel. The same is true for great clients. So are you seeking out the right clients for you? David Meltzer is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of...

Are you wasting precious time in your work as a business owner? Sometimes, even often, we get tired, distracted, or disconnected. Not taking care of our mental health as creatives often lead to wasted time, as well as many other issues. Today's guest helps people like you and I find a place of tranquility and perspective so that their personal and professional life can thrive. Dr. Sherry Walling h...

If you're anything me, you have tons of great ideas that just never get off the ground. This is a common affliction of the entrepreneurial type. The source of this lack of action isn't that it's unfeasible or that you lack the skills to make it happen. It's perfectionism. For me, I've had this idea for a webinar for two years. The reason why it hasn't happened yet is that I've wanted it to be perf...

It's times like these that cause us to question everything. Anxiety and uncertainty are creativity and self-esteem killers. But it's important to remember that you're more than these fears. Today's guest has some great advice on maintaining a good mindset and creating clarity even as nothing around you makes sense anymore. Megan Rafuse is a co-founder at Shift Collab . She is a mental health innov...

Culture is so crucial to any business. Are you overlooking it? Don't feel bad. Many do. It's not enough to make outstanding videos for your clients. You need to have a well-developed company culture or you'll fall short every time. However, it's not too late to start building your culture today. Michel Falcon is a hospitality entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author. He focuses on customer experi...

Every entrepreneur, really every person, has had feelings of self-doubt. This often rears its ugly head in the form of imposter syndrome. To succeed, you need to get past these feelings. Often, leaning on the support of others reveals your potential you may have been blind to all along. Mark Skala is the founder and creative director for Skalawag Productions , a food and beverage production compan...

In this solo unscripted episode, I want to answer one question for you. How do you stop attracting cheapskate clients? We've all been in a situation where a potential client doesn't want to pay enough. Yet, knowing your value will help you choose the right people to work with. To give you some context into how I learned these valuable lessons, I describe my first ever jobs as a filmmaker. There we...

Have you ever been on the verge of calling it quits as a video business owner? My guest today knows just what that feels like. It was a mindset change that led her to find the focus and passion that she needed to become an incredibly successful filmmaker. If you feel ready to throw in the towel, you have to listen to this! Natalie Fava is an independent filmmaker and entrepreneur on a quest to por...

Are you still trying to figure out which social media channel to focus on to grow your business? What about Linkedin? Sure, it may not seem as exciting to scroll through as some other feeds. However, I've brought in a guest today to tell us why it's time to rethink the value of Linkedin. Chrissie Wywrot is the president and CEO of e-Link Consulting . With more than 14 years of experience in market...

Just getting in the door with companies you want to work with is important. But it isn't enough. You still have to close the deal. This means exuding confidence and communicating it. If your potential clients can know you, trust you, and like you then your odds of winning the job couldn't be higher. Austin Black is a Studio Sherpas Student who works as a filmmaker in the agriculture industry with...

In today's solo unscripted episode, I want to answer just one question - If I was just starting out today, what would I do? Since you only get to do something for the first time once, It's interesting to look back with the experience of years of business and imagine what I would do if it were possible to start over. One thing I wouldn't change was getting out there and meeting with people in the i...

One of the biggest struggles of any business owner is aligning their work with their purpose and values. You may feel that you need to make personal sacrifices in support of the bottom line. However, today's guest has made a career by building his studio around the values and lifestyle that are most meaningful to him. I believe that all of us can do the same! Jesse Bone is a partner and producer a...

We all want our business to be the best it can be. As leaders, though, that improvement starts with us. In order to take your business to the next level, you're going to need to look inside of yourself and see where you can grow. This type of introspection is hard. Today, I've brought in a good friend and business mentor who has helped many leaders do this important work. Christopher Cook is a bus...

Have you ever tried to put on a different persona when working with a client? I bet it felt awkward. The reality is, there's no need to do that, even when working with giant brands. Don't fall into the trap of believing that you're not good enough as you are. The right client for you isn't looking for someone else. They want you as you are with what you have to offer. Ryan Spanger is the founder o...

Have you ever reached the end of your workday and wondered if you even accomplished anything? I bet it's not an uncommon feeling. That's why I am joining you today to talk about how daily habits have improved my life and how they can help you too. When first developing a routine, it may be difficult to notice its impact. However, at some point, you'll notice that it has paid off in a big way. That...

Many of us are doing just fine on the creative side of our work. But if you don't know how to sell and market what you make, then your business isn't going to go very far. Today's guest is going to share some easy to follow advice for helping you level-up your marketing strategy right away! Allan Dib is the best-selling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan . He's a serial entrepreneur, a rebellious...

I'm sure that there are goals you want to accomplish in your life and business. Actually visualizing what your life would be like once those goals have been accomplished is a powerful, but not that intuitive, exercise. Today, you're going to hear from someone whose expertise is helping people identify and realize their most important goals. Cliff Ravenscraft is a business mentor, life coach, and m...

As the decade winds down, I want to speak to you, by myself this time, to highlight some of my favorite episodes from this year and what I've learned from them. I love to spend time reflecting by considering highs and lows and what has changed. This year was a year of growth for me in many ways, and I want to share with you some parts of it that I feel we can all benefit from. Recently, I realized...