Grow Your Video Business with Ryan Koral

How do you set yourself apart by impressing your clients? Hopefully, it is something that can land you bigger and better jobs. If you can be remarkable, you'll find yourself with bigger jobs than you thought possible. Key Takeaways You don't need to be an expert in everything. Asking for help, building systems, and seeking out the expertise of others is essential for your business to thrive. Build...

If it hasn't happened already, you're going to deal with a difficult client. It's that type of experience that will help you identify your ideal client. Key Takeaways The key to establishing a good working relationship with clients is good communication. Letting them know your process from the start helps avoid disappointment later on.  With the economy the way it is now, look for opportunities th...

Having bigger budget clients and making more money sure seems like the thing to do. In reality, it's not always the best thing for your business. That's just one of the topics that came up during a recent coaching call with Kenny Morg. In fact, there were so many great nuggets of wisdom in this call that I want to share some of it with you. Deciding if it's Best to Do a Big Budget Project It might...

Do you feel like you're running in place on a life-sized hamster wheel or are you living a life of delight? As a business owner and entrepreneur, it might feel like you have a never-ending to-do list to check off. But that's not why you do what you do. Today, I'm thrilled to have a guest who will help us reframe why we got into this line of work, to begin with. About Amira Alvarez Amira Alvarez ha...

Just because you have a great idea, it doesn't mean that your customers are going to love it too. They have their own projects and are working on their own schedule. Understanding that your priorities are not the same as your customers' is key to creating long-term relationships with them.  Jason Fried, a non-serial entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Basecamp . He's co-authored several books...

If you're not working with the clients and budgets you'd like, the problem may lie in your website. What does the copywriting on it look like? Is it helping your ideal client find you? If not, it's time to reassess the story you're telling. Josh Cantrell is the founder of Signal Brandworks , a messaging and copywriting agency that helps people find the right words to sell more. Josh is also a cert...

Have you ever had a project become bigger than it's supposed to? I know I have. It's cost me time, money, and sanity. This is scope creep and it's incredibly common. Fortunately, I've learned (the hard way) to avoid it. It's fine to go that extra mile for your clients. It's great to give them more than they expect. But if you don't have healthy boundaries, you risk getting taken advantage of. Your...

What would you choose to do if you had to completely shift your life? Would you focus on your true calling? All too often our jobs get in the way of our dreams. This is a shame because what you do for work has all the potential to align with your higher calling. But it's up to you to intentionally create this. Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Ira Davis, one of the original Studio Sherpas studen...

We all want discipline in our lives, but it's a lot of work. Discipline means doing what you'd rather not do to realize the goals you want to achieve. As a filmmaker who wants to stay in business for the long run, it will be discipline that gets you there.  On today's solo episode, I want to talk about some of my hard-learned lessons in becoming profitable. It was developing a sense of discipline...

When this year started, no one expected it to turn out the way it has. Sadly, many small businesses have gone under as a result. Those that survive will be the flexible ones. If you can identify the opportunities that exist and pivot to take advantage of them, then this will be a storm you can weather.  Kenny Morgan is an agency owner who transitioned from branding and design to storytelling and v...

No one likes failing. But every failure hides an opportunity. In fact, what sets you above your competition may have been borne out of a failure. Combined with perspective, failure provides lessons for learning and growing. Nate Bailey is a leader and a speaker who knows how to impact and reach an audience. He recently fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to follow his dre...

Every entrepreneur understands the challenge of managing their finances. Meeting financial goals, avoiding debt, and just keeping your head above water can be a struggle. Honestly, this is one of my least favorite topics, but it's incredibly important. Andy Hill is the award-winning podcaster and blogger behind Marriage, Kids, and Money . He has helped countless young families build wealth so they...

We will all come across opportunities to change our lives. Recognizing and acting upon them is key. We have what it takes. Sometimes we need support to see that. Today's guest shares how harnessing your greatness to do what is hard will ultimately lead to unimaginable success. Rock Thomas is the world's number one whole life success expert. He is the host of the top-rated #IAmMovement Podcast , a...

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...