Jumpstart Sessions - Where Creative Entrepreneurs Get Unstuck

Steve is a musician who initially invested in photo and video equipment to create his own creative ventures, but it quickly turned into a side business. He has been doing a little bit of everything and has been struggling with a lack of focus and isn't sure what the next steps are. In this episode, we will discuss:   Variety VS depth   Leveraging strengths and outsourcing weaknesses

Reina recently moved to the US from Japan and wants to step into the videography world. She doesn't have much experience outside of photography and she doesn't have any connections in the industry or her area. We talk about how to leverage her previous work and photography skills into making new connections while exploring videography. In this episode, we will discuss:   Making connections in a ne...

Berryl was on the track for a career he wasn't interested in and started questioning what made him happy. He stumbled into videography through offering his service to help others and because of his growth mindset has been seeing success.

In this special BIRTHDAY live solo episode, I want to talk to you about one of the most important things I have learned so far in life - which is to TRUST myself and my INTUITION. Depending on your personality type, it can be easy or difficult to trust others, but it is once we learn to listen to ourselves that the most powerful shift in clarity can happen.

Kelly has a degree in broadcasting and has been filming wedding videos for about three years. This last year, she has focused more on her wedding video production as a serious business. She has heard she needs to diversify her revenue streams as a videographer to create more income. We talk through her processes and dissect what her own needs are for running a successful wedding business.

In this solo episode of Jumpstart Sessions, we dig into the fear behind not quitting secure day jobs. The catalyst to change and following your passion can be confidence. In this episode, we will also discuss: Why you aren't quitting your job or succeeding in business Advice from someone who spends $4,000 a day in Facebook ads What causes us to change

Tracen recently discovered videography, and is currently balancing a full time job, school, video projects and being a husband and father. He's in the experimentation stage where he can decide what direction he wants to focus on in video - but will he need to cut something else from his workload? In this episode, we will discuss: Getting work as you build a portfolio Good free work VS bad free wor...

Today's Jumpstart Session are questions asked by YOU! Head over to  jumpstartmyquestion.com  if you want to ask a question to be answered on a future episode. Today we will chat about tech, viral videos, Facebook content and pricing etiquette with clients. SHOW NOTES :00 Jumpstarting and how it's different 4:12 What gimbal or glidecam should I use? 9:41 Losing a $3,000 client over a 25 dollar char...

Ben wants to make an impact in the world, and sees video production as a stepping stone to that dream. Right now his experience is specific to one industry, and he's unclear on his next moves. I dig around with Ben to get clear on what his underlying passion is, and remind him to rely on his current network and expertise. In this episode, we will discuss: Lean into your the network you already hav...

For the past six years, Avery has dabbled in several areas of video production but has decided in the last year that it was time to start making money primarily with video. We get to the root of Avery's passion, which is sports and action videography. Avery has the personality type that makes being out on a job the best form of advertising and networking possible. We talk a bit about how focusing...

John is a one man band who wants to offer everything to his clients - from social media content videos to drone footage. But what is John's TRUE passion? He comes into this one on one session thinking he needs to do everything from editing to selling, but we really dig deep to discover what John can outsource and where he can lean into his super power. In this episode, we will discuss: Leveraging...

Curtis has a strong video background and started YouTube when he was 13. His biggest struggles right now in booking more consistent higher paying clients lies in the confidence to own and leverage his expertise. Gebbs walks Curtis through a scenario where he doesn't have to edit and falls into more of a leadership role. In this episode, we will discuss: Leveraging your expertise Pricing project vs...

There are many issues we can face when it comes to dealing with clients - communicating effectively, selling, confidence in our presentation and so forth. In this solo session, Michael discusses some tools and tricks to help with these areas in which many videographers and freelancers struggle. In this episode, Gebbs will discuss: How to land more clients when you hate sales What to do when a pote...

Tristan is a story teller at heart and has done a variety of video work, from weddings to hockey to real estate. He currently works full time on a farm during part of the year, which supports him well financially but does not allow for much time to take on video clients. He wants to build his business the quickest and best way with the time he has. By the end of this one on one session, Tristan ha...

Full Time Filmmaker student Paul has been working as a film photographer for years but has been lacking passion. He recently conquered his fear of video, got a DSLR and dove right in. Now he is questioning his path and what he can do for clients to give the most value. Michael digs deep as they discover where Paul needs to put his focus - and it's not necessarily shooting and editing video. In thi...

In this solo episode, Michael Gebben talks about the downfall of letting others define success for you. The path to success is different for everyone, so it is important to understand how YOU are the differentiator in your work. Gebbs will also cover supply in demand and how it affects pricing, the importance of building trust with clients and ignoring jackass whisperers. SHOW NOTES 2:18 Supply an...

Ashley is on an open road right now, and looking for some clarity. She knows she enjoys video production, video editing, marketing and social media. She has been told by others that there is no money in the local market for video production outside of weddings, but she isn't sure if weddings interest her. Michael talks Ashley through some of the roadblocks and thoughts she has had to see if she is...

Michael has been full time with his video production for the last year, but is not as far along as he'd like to be. Procrastination has been a big roadblock for him. He can see the improvement in his videography skills, but needs some clarity and confidence to book more consistent jobs at the price points he wants. In today's Jumpstart sessions, Gebbs will cover: Procrastination Offering a direct...

Welcome to Jumpstart Sessions! Michael Gebben will be bringing you three weekly episodes to help inspire clarity, confidence and connection into both aspiring and established freelancers. With one on one sessions, Michael will deep dive with guests using behavioral analysis testing to help identify struggles they are having in their creative business.   SHOW NOTES 0:01 Welcome to Jumpstarter Sessi...

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