Creatives Grab Coffee

Craig Bass, from Motion Source in Chicago, shares his journey in the video production industry and the decision to focus on corporate, commercial, and nonprofit projects. He discusses the challenges of growing a business and the importance of finding the right balance between growth and personal ambitions. Creatives Grab Coffee is produced by Lapse Productions, a video production company based out...

Welcome to another episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, hosted by Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov from Lapse Productions. In this episode, we chat with Chris Leclerc, the director, and founder of Territory 6, about his journey from a teenage hobbyist photographer to a seasoned video production professional. Chapters: 00:05 Introduction and Sponsors 02:18 Guest Introduction 03:05 Chris Leclerc's Backgr...

In this conversation, Tyler Mose from MatchPoint Studio discusses the challenges of scaling a small business and the importance of sales in sustaining and growing a company. He shares his experience in finding and training salespeople, as well as the need for constant outreach and relationship-building. Tyler also talks about the difficulties of pricing projects and the importance of focusing on h...

Today we welcome Dan Fisher & Brett Singer Bottle Rocket Media ( bottlerocketmedia.net )! Takeaways -Starting a business earlier can be a regret for many entrepreneurs -Transitioning from the traditional broadcast industry to the digital content space can be challenging but rewarding -Networking and leveraging professional connections can be crucial for finding clients and growing a business -...

In this conversation, Jeffrey Riley, co-owner of Noble Bison Productions, discusses his experiences working with agencies and the challenges of breaking into the industry. He highlights the benefits of agency work, such as higher budgets and more creative opportunities. Jeffrey also shares his strategies for building relationships with agencies, including follow-up emails and reaching out to new a...

Edward Holub, founder of New Orleans Video Productions, discusses his experience in the video production industry and the unique challenges of running a business in New Orleans. He shares insights on the freelance nature of the industry, the variety of projects he works on, and the importance of building a network of reliable freelancers. Edward also delves into the history of the Louisiana tax cr...

This week we welcome Bear Prandelli from Wolfunbear Media. A production company with a name inspired by their father's experience with Native American culture. Bear and his brother Wolf have a close relationship and a shared passion for the arts. They started their company without much experience or knowledge, but their determination and willingness to learn have led to their success. The conversa...

Paul from Moji Cinema shares his journey from professional photography to video production. He started Moji Studios in the early 2000s and transitioned to video production about 10 years ago. Paul found a passion for storytelling and enjoyed the process of creating videos for companies and nonprofits. He focused on locally owned businesses in Albuquerque and started an initiative called ABQ Iconic...

Sam Rossiello from Captiv Creative shares insights on building and maintaining client relationships in the video production industry. They focus on creating a positive on-set experience and building personal relationships with clients. They also use outbound sales strategies, such as email campaigns and phone calls, to generate new leads. Sam emphasizes the importance of persistence and follow-up...

Jesse and Denver from Old Saw Studio discuss their journey of forming a partnership and running a production company. They share their experiences of working together, the challenges they faced, and how they navigate their different roles and responsibilities. They also discuss the importance of aligning their visions and tastes, as well as the need for compromise and conflict resolution in their...

Summary : The conversation explores the impact of AI on content creation and the challenges and opportunities it presents for businesses. The hosts discuss the benefits of AI editing capabilities and the ease of creating podcasts and reels. They also delve into the importance of setting realistic goals and refining processes to maintain a consistent workload. The conversation highlights the limita...

Summary: In this episode, the hosts discuss the introduction of AI in video production and its potential benefits and drawbacks. They explore how AI can streamline processes, lower costs, and enhance creativity by allowing for the inclusion of more B-roll content and the creation of different camera angles. However, they also discuss the potential negative impact on job opportunities, pricing, and...

Today we Kickoff 2024 with our latest episode. Here we decided to start a new type of content for the episodes. We dive deep into the essentials of video production contracts. We break down seven crucial tips to safeguard your projects, ensure clear communication, and maintain professional relationships with clients. Welcome to the business of video production. Welcome to Creatives Grab Coffee.

🎥 New Episode Alert! 🚀 Meet our First guest of the year, damian fitzsimmons of BRAVEMAN Media . Join us as we discuss topics like: 🎬 Making the leap from corporate videos to feature films. 🤝 The crucial role of networking & marketing. 📈 Lessons on scaling a creative business. Tune in for this fascinating conversation! 🎧

📣 Navigating Growth & Rebranding in Video! 📣 🎧 Episode 53 is here, and we're stoked to have Ariel Martinez from Miami Video Productions join us this week. We have jam packed great content in this episode 🔥 Some of the Topics We Discuss 🔥 👉The strategic importance of Rebranding your video production business for maximum impact. 🔄 👉The crucial decision between focusing on Personal Growth...

🎧 In this latest episode, we chat with Pat from Path8, a seasoned pro in the Boston video production 🎥 industry. We discuss the transition from freelancing 👨‍💻 to running a full-blown business 🏢. We dig into the financial aspects 💰, talk about the ins and outs of expanding your team 👥, and explore the merits of juggling both wedding 👰🤵 and corporate 🏢 projects. We also focus on the impor...

This episode is just a small summarized version of the full 2 hour episode. If you would like to see the uncut version, JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/CreativesGrabCoffee 🎙️☕️ Episode 51 of "Creatives Grab Coffee" is here, and this time we dive deep with Sean Collins from Jukebooth! From the intricacies photographers face venturing into video, to the nuances of fr...

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/CreativesGrabCoffee GET 2 MONTHS OF FREE HOSTING WITH KINSTA: https://kinsta.com/wordpress-hosting/?kaid=ECCBZWELRZHU In this milestone 🎉 50th episode, hosts Dario and Kyrill dive deep into the state and future of their business and the broader video production industry. From discussing the challenges and emotions 😔 tied to running...

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/CreativesGrabCoffee GET 2 MONTHS OF FREE HOSTING WITH KINSTA: https://kinsta.com/wordpress-hosting/?kaid=ECCBZWELRZHU On the latest episode of "Creatives Grab Coffee", we sat down for an eye-opening chat with Zach Yokum from Mileshko, a video production company based in Atlanta Georgia. Get ready as we dive into contracts, pricing hac...

This week, we welcome Stuart Edgeworth from Chuck Media. An Australia based video production company that focuses on Filming with Feeling. Stuart is our first guest from Australia 🇦🇺. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/CreativesGrabCoffee Produced by LAPSE PRODUCTIONS – https://www.lapseproductions.com In this episode, we cover the following and more: 🎯 Tailor your on...

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/CreativesGrabCoffee Produced by LAPSE PRODUCTIONS – https://www.lapseproductions.com In any level of your business, there is a certain level of quality you can maintain. It gets more difficult when you expand and grow your business, when you hire new people, introduce new systems, etc. You have to build it up and plan to make sure you...

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/CreativesGrabCoffee Produced by LAPSE PRODUCTIONS – https://www.lapseproductions.com With the introduction of platforms like TikTok, social media is changing the way we create AND consume video. This week, we welcome our next guest from the UK, Jake Barrett from BTV.UK, an award-winning, producer-led video production company. Their pa...

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/CreativesGrabCoffee Produced by LAPSE PRODUCTIONS – https://www.lapseproductions.com Business growth can come in many different ways. One of the biggest is building a team. The way to grow from this is to INVEST heavily into the people you work with. Today we welcome Rupert Rixon from Perspective Pictures. Our VERY FIRST guest form ac...

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/CreativesGrabCoffee Produced by LAPSE PRODUCTIONS – https://www.lapseproductions.com The job has changed and being remote is becoming more the norm. One field that this wasn't expected for at first was video production. So how can you produce video content fully remotely really? Well today's guest Jeremy Thibodeau from Rubicon Story s...

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/CreativesGrabCoffee Produced by LAPSE PRODUCTIONS – https://www.lapseproductions.com "Pitching as a Producer" with Ryan Koral from Tell Studios / Studio Sherpas. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW for more episodes! Welcome to Creatives Grab Coffee, a podcast on the business of video production, hosted by Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov from Lapse P...