Beyond the Studio with Brent Pierce

In this episode of Beyond the Studio , I sit down with Logan Lepper , a podcast studio owner here in Austin, to talk about the hard lessons we’ve learned running creative studios. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast studio, growing your studio business, or you’re already in the middle of it—this episode is packed with real-world insight. We get into: The biggest mistakes podcast studio own...

Podcast Mic vs Lavalier Mic — what actually sounds better for podcasting? In this video, I test three different microphone setups inside a real podcast studio: a lav mic, a Rode PodMic, and a boom mic. If you're a podcaster, studio owner, or podcast producer trying to decide what gear makes sense for your setup, this side-by-side audio comparison will help you hear the real differences — without o...

What if turning your photography or videography hobby into a business actually fuels your passion instead of killing it? In this episode of Beyond the Studio , Brent Pierce breaks down the common myth that going professional drains creativity. Drawing from his own journey of turning videography from a weekend hobby into a full-time career, Brent shares why structure, accountability, and monetizati...

Starting a podcast? Feeling overwhelmed by cameras, lighting, editing, and everything that comes with “doing video”? In this episode of Beyond the Studio , Brent Pierce breaks down the single biggest mistake new podcasters make: trying to run before they can even crawl. Brent shares the same advice he gives every beginner who wants to jump straight into video production — start small . Begin with...

In this episode, Brent Pierce — owner of a 2,800-square-foot photography, video, and podcast studio in the Austin, Texas area — breaks down what it really takes to price your studio rental services. Learn how location, competition, and studio size all play a major role in your pricing strategy. Brent shares his real-world experience starting at $95/hour and how he adjusted over time to reflect mar...

Beyond the Studio is a podcast by Brent Pierce that dives into the real-life challenges, successes, and lessons learned from building and running creative studios. Each episode features conversations with fellow studio owners, offering firsthand insights into the ups and downs of managing a studio in photography, podcasting, and video production.   In this episode, we talk with Raben McLeroy from...

Join me as I sit down with Talmage Thayne, who heads the podcast division at FilmLaab. In this episode, Talmage shares his journey of building a professional podcast studio alongside FilmLaab's production company, and how he even shot a podcast episode with Mr. Beast. Key topics discussed: How FilmLaab transformed a 100-year-old school into professional podcast studios Their approach to pricing po...

Beyond the Studio is a podcast by Brent Pierce that dives into the real-life challenges, successes, and lessons learned from building and running creative studios. Each episode features conversations with fellow studio owners, offering firsthand insights into the ups and downs of managing a studio in photography, podcasting, and video production.   In this episode of Beyond The Studio, I sit down...

Beyond the Studio is a podcast by Brent Pierce that dives into the real-life challenges, successes, and lessons learned from building and running creative studios. Each episode features conversations with fellow studio owners, offering firsthand insights into the ups and downs of managing a studio in photography, podcasting, and video production.   In this episode, I chat with Tom Brown from Chica...

In this episode of Beyond the Studio, Brent Pierce interviews Taylor Juarez, the studio manager of Round Rock Studio. They discuss Taylor's journey from wedding videographer to studio manager, the importance of client experience, and the systems in place for managing client relationships. The conversation also covers marketing strategies, the significance of reviews, and the introduction of member...

In this conversation, Brent Pierce speaks with husband & wife duo Justin Kirchhoff and Kristina Smith from Virtigo Pictures, a virtual production facility in Austin, Texas. They discuss their journey into the film industry, the evolution of their business model, and the significance of mentorship in the creative field.   Beyond the Studio is a podcast by Brent Pierce that dives into the real-l...

In this episode, I chat with my good friend, Adrian Garcia who owns a podcast studio in San Antonio called Studio O. If you're ever at The Pearl in SA, check him out!   Studio O: https://www.onwardgroup.us/studioo Adrian Garcia: https://www.instagram.com/adriangarciasa   Beyond the Studio is a podcast by Brent Pierce that dives into the real-life challenges, successes, and lessons learned from bui...

Beyond the Studio is a podcast by Brent Pierce that dives into the real-life challenges, successes, and lessons learned from building and running creative studios. Each episode features conversations with fellow studio owners, offering firsthand insights into the ups and downs of managing a studio in photography, podcasting, and video production.   In this episode, I chat with Ben Root and Rachael...

Beyond the Studio is a podcast by Brent Pierce that dives into the real-life challenges, successes, and lessons learned from building and running creative studios. Each episode features conversations with fellow studio owners, offering firsthand insights into the ups and downs of managing a studio in photography, podcasting, and video production.   In this episode, I chat with Logan Lepper, owner...

In this episode of Beyond the Studio, I sit down with Nate Strayer, the owner of Stray Vista Studios, a 10,000 sq/ft virtual production studio in Austin, TX. Nate shares the highs and lows of running a cutting-edge studio, including the intense financial hurdles he had to overcome to get started. We dive into the unique filmmaking culture of Austin, the evolution of virtual production technology,...