Grow Your Video Business with Ryan Koral

This week things get real…and real vulnerable on this week's episode of the Grow Your Video Business Podcast.  If you're a creative, a business owner, or just a human being, you've probably experienced the beast we all know and loathe…imposter syndrome. Ryan shares his best practices for overcoming imposter syndrome and finding success over the last two decades. Ryan also shares 3 takeaways that h...

One of the hardest parts of growing your business is handing off the work that you've mastered and hiring an employee that will allow you to grow and scale your business. This week on the Grow Your Video Business Podcast, Ryan breaks down 9 mistakes everyone should avoid when it comes to hiring employees. When should you hire? What is their role? What are their goals? Ryan uncovers some tips and t...

One of the greats in the motion design industry, Cameron Pierron, joins Ryan on this episode of the grow your video business podcast to share his journey in the industry, and how he got started on his career back in 1999. For all those that think motion design is too complicated or maybe you struggle finding success with motion design in your videos, then this episode is for you. Cameron breaks do...

3 Ways you can guide your clients and become a valuable asset to their business. It's time to stop selling and start guiding! This week on the Grow Your Video Business Podcast, Ryan flies solo so he can break down 3 ways to start guiding your clients instead of selling to them. Tired of being tried as just the person with the camera? This episode will break down how you can become the brain behind...

This week on the Grow Your Video Business Podcast, Ryan flies solo to break down 8 things you absolutely need to have on your website if you want to have a successful business. We're talking calls to action, secondary calls to action, lead magnets, social proofs, and so much more. Your website needs to be the hub that your workflow revolves around and this episode is going to show you exactly how...

Do you have a business dream? If your answer is yes, the next question should be: Are you being realistic about your business goals and strategies to help you reach those dreams? If you don't know the answer to either of those questions, this episode is for you. This week, Kat Schmoyer breaks down the system she uses to help her clients achieve their goals. We have an honest conversation with some...

This week on the Grow Your Business Podcast, Tyler Lessard joins Ryan to share their common love for marketing and how positioning yourself correctly can help you grow your sales in your business. This episode is a must for any business owner that wants to grow their business and pitch better ideas to clients. Key Takeaways Understanding the true potential of video production allows you to increas...

This week on the Grow Your Video Business Podcast Cliff Ravenscraft joins Ryan to share his experience with mastermind groups. This episode is a must-download for any small business owner that wants to grow their business using the exponential resources of mastermind groups. Ryan shares his history with Cliff and their combined successes from mastermind programs. About Cliff  Cliff Ravenscraft is...

This week on the Grow Your Video Podcast, Ryan Koral tells the origin story of Tell Studios and talks in detail about the processes they've used to help create a successful business. No business or entrepreneurial endeavor would be complete without making some mistakes, and in this episode, Ryan gets vulnerable and breaks down the three biggest mistakes he made in 2021 and gives some advice on how...

Things get really vulnerable this week on the Grow Your Video Business Podcast when Matt Davis, founder of Harvest Filmworks, Lifestage Films, AND co-founder of Studio Sherpas joins Ryan to talk about his journey since leaving the podcast, overcoming adversity, dealing with addiction, and more. We've all dealt with imposter syndrome at some point in our careers, in this episode Matt and Ryan talk...

Contracts, contracts, contracts…for most of us as small business owners they can be confusing, complicated, and scary. This week on the Grow Your Video Podcast, Paige Hulse chats with Ryan about all the basics you need to know from contracts, revisions, NDAs, and what you should do if you're using a contract, you found online. Paige Hulse is an attorney and entrepreneur based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A...

What's your favorite part of running your business? For most small business owners, it's probably not running payroll and keeping up with the books. This week Jeremy Doorn of Core Financial returns to the podcast to answer tax and accounting questions from our listeners. How do I pay myself? How much should I pay myself? Should I be an LLC or S-Corp? We get answers to all these questions and more...

Do you remember the first time you saw people react to your videos? That feeling of seeing people's emotional response to your work is so motivating. Today's guests, having only started their studio a few years ago, are still riding that feeling. In this episode, they share the joys and the tribulations that come with building a business from scratch as partners. Key Takeaways A partnership helps...

I know what makes your video business like no other. It's you. Each of us is unique and that's what sets our businesses apart. Today's guest shares how he uses this to connect with his perfect clients and how the formula for success involves a healthy dose of failure. Key Takeaways Establishing habits and processes that lead to good results are just as important as your goals themselves. Saving ti...

Do you think you know what your clients want? Maybe you do, but you won't know for sure until you ask. Today's guest has seen the amazing results of simply surveying his clients to discover what he can sell them that he had never considered before. Key Takeaways Don't assume that you know exactly what your clients will pay for. Ask them. You might be surprised by their answers. There are an infini...

With everything on your plate, how can you grow your video business without burning out? How do you find the right clients and projects that you love? Today's guest wears many hats and explains how he creates a successful and sustainable balance between them all. Key Takeaways Be intentional with how you spend your time. By being efficient, you'll save time and be able to focus on what really move...

A long time ago, I realized just how powerful branding is. Sure, you and your clients can do it alone. But there's a lot to be said about having an outside expert come alongside you and take it to the next level. On today's episode, I have just such an expert here to tell you how to make branding stand out and bring you and your clients more business. Key Takeaways Proper branding will help your c...

Have you ever fallen into the trap of taking any job that pays? While it's healthy to try a bunch of different stuff to see what you enjoy, you also don't want to spread yourself too thin. Today's guest explains all these considerations and what he learned while building his video business. Key Takeaways Setting expirations for proposals and bids will push clients to act faster and allow you to ge...

As video makers, YouTube seems like a natural fit. You can use it to grow a channel and connect with an audience and clients. But many people struggle to do so. It's just not as intuitive or straight-forwards as it might seem. Today's guest is on a mission to help people like you and me find success on YouTube. Key Takeaways Creating a specialized channel on YouTube will present you as an expert i...

Holy cow! This is episode 250 of the Grow Your Video Business podcast. Five years ago, my buddy Matt and I started this show to help video makers succeed as business owners. It's been an amazing journey. For today's special episode, I want to share the three biggest takeaways I've learned from hosting five years of this podcast. Key Takeaways Your core values are what give your business direction....

Once you get into marketing, there are countless things you can do. As entrepreneurs, this gives us many opportunities to try different strategies and apply them. But strategy without vision won't get you anywhere. Today's guest describes how staying focused on what's most important will lead to more business. Key Takeaways The secret to getting repeat clients is to follow up with them after the p...

Every business is about making relationships. This is true when building your teams or landing clients. We might be tempted to be someone we're not when working with other people. Today's guest would urge us not to do this. Instead, being your genuine self is the key to having the best team and finding your ideal clients. Key Takeaways Building the right team takes time and patience. Put the effor...

YouTube is huge and a bit overwhelming. Many videomakers wonder if it's even worth getting into. But if approached the right way, it can be a huge boon for your business. If you want ideas on how to use YouTube to win clients and grow your influence, then this episode is for you. Key Takeaways The most important part of your YouTube strategy is knowing your target audience. These are your ideal cl...

You want to make videos. Yet, to be a video business, you need to manage a lot of other aspects, particularly taxes. I know you didn't get into this work because of the taxes. So why are you pulling out your hair over it? Today's guest on this special Facebook Live recording explains how to make sense of it all. Key Takeaways Generally speaking, an employee is someone who works for you long-term w...

I hate the topic of this episode. Just the mention of taxes and numbers sends shivers down my spine. But just because I wish I could ignore the issue doesn't mean it isn't important. If you're serious about your business, you need to be taking these things seriously too. Fortunately, today's guest is here to make the numbers less intimidating for small business owners like you and me.   Key Takeaw...