Mind Your Business

I help start ups get started, and entrepreneurs navigate the business part of your passion. Here are 5 actionable steps to take BEFORE you launch...or if you've already launched, check out these steps in case you missed it in your launch!

We sit down with Claire Calvin, entrepreneur, restauranteur, mom, wife and person of many hats! We get to know the inspiration behind her ventures, the Porch and East of Texas.

Today we connect with Andrew Jeschke of GASDIGITAL PRODUCTIONS. Andrew was one of my first students at Alpharetta High School in my film and video program. He not only succeeded in our startup video program, he went on to create a super niche in the world of high school sports video. He worked out of his parents' basement as a fledgling startup and grew his company to support his new family. H...

Ellie went from being a banker to being a baker! After spending years in the banking industry, she turned her passion from baking desserts for her co-workers into a full time bakery! She tells what led up to that transition, how she did it and where she is right now--poised to grow each year.

This video podcast series highlights small business owners and their journey to help you get your business up and running.

We connect with Nick, a former student of mine, who literally took a class project into a real business. He started his business journey in Athens, Georgia while attending UGA. He started CV House Video with a college friend and built a small, yet growing business. He shares some of the thoughts behind starting his business and growing it.

Leo joins us from his media production agency in Atlanta, GA to talk about their humble beginnings at UGA to a 2 million dollar powerhouse.

This is our introduction that explains what we will cover in upcoming episodes. We will discuss real strategies to help design, build and grow your business.

The first step in almost any endeavor is to write that idea on paper. I will give you a very simple exercise that I did in my own business idea to take my dream and begin the road to reality.

In today's episode, we listen to Steve Jobs talk about self-managing...and that leads us right into students talking about Run It Like You Own It! This was the culture of my program. And the one thing I learned in teaching for 13 years is that the culture of your program is the single biggest game changer to making your program top notch. Take a listen! If you'd like to learn more, https:/...

In this episode, I share with you 7 easy steps you can do today to get started on making money turning your passion into a money making enterprise!

If you are a film and video teacher and you're now faced with questions that you don't have the answers to, you might need some professional development.  Getting professional development is an often overlooked aspect of teaching, however lack of professional development is high on the list for teacher attrition!  In this episode we dive into the reasons to seek out professional developm...

Got a side hustle that you want to turn into your main hustle?  Maybe your parents are on you to get a "real job!"  Here's where I come in--I will teach you the tried and true methods for starting your own business and start Living Your Dream!  Take some notes because I have your first action item right here!  Contact me at Tracy@mMisnerMedia.com to learn more!

Teachers-are you wanting to make some changes in your program to enhance it, make it grow, make your teaching time easier? I have some pretty easy steps you can take right now to make that change!

In today's episode we discuss some of the most common issues film and video teachers face today.  These issues lead to teacher attrition and job dissatisfaction.  I am here to help you make that change right now!  Take a listen and see if you really do want to make that change and build your program, get students engaged, get admin support, and start to really enjoy teaching.  ...

Today we dive into what it takes to brand your program, how to change the perception of your program, and the essence of student buy in!

In this episode, I give you the 3 things you can do TODAY to begin the culture shift in your class.  If you are facing disengagement from your students, take a listen and make this change! http://www.thevideoteacher.org/

If you are unsure where to even start with your program, start with the end in mind.  Today I give you 5 easy steps to take to get that first week going smoothly.  I know it may sound odd, but start with editing first and work backwards.  But even before that you need to take several key steps to ensure that week and the rest of the year runs smoothly.   http://www.thevideoteac...

Today I give you the 5 things you should be working on right now to make your year get off to a smooth start.  Take 5 minutes and just listen, take some notes.  I've been in your shoes and now my program is nationally recognized with 22 Student Production Awards, STN awards and countless accolades from Google, Apple, the State of Georgia and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sc...

I interview a senior from Alpharetta High School in my Film and Video program.  He is going to share what works and what doesn't work in class! His answers just may surprise you.  Visit his website at https://vanemberger.com/   For more information about our program: https://www.ahsvideo.com/ To learn more about achieving a great film and video program: http://www.thevideoteacher.or...

I GIVE YOU 5 EASY TO FOLLOW TIPS THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR VIRTUAL CLASS TO MAKE IT SUCCESSFUL..  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE http://www.thevideoteacher.org/

Today I am sharing with you tips to make your virtual class go smoother.  I give you helpful hints to make your presentation go smoother, look better and sound awesome.  I also share with you 10 tips you can do right now to get your students engaged in your class.  Remember folks, it's not the technology-it's building a relationship with students that matters most!

Today I discuss how Rn It Like You Own It benefits the students.  And On March 14, 2020, me and my students will be presenting Run It Like You Own It.  And don't forget to register for our Video Teacher Workshop coming June 8, 9, 10 2020.  Check out TheVideoTeacher.org for more details.

This episode discusses what you will learn by enrolling in the Video Teacher Workshop.  Please go to  http://www.thevideoteacher.org/ to register before limited spaces fill up

In this episode, I give you the top 3 things you should be doing to re-energize your program and begin your success for next year.  My program is designed to help you avoid many of the common pitfalls Film, Video, and Broadcast Journalism teachers face.  Please take the time to subscribe to our podcast and begin Running It Like YOU Own It!