Scale Your Video Business with Den Lennie

For many business owners anxiety is a hidden burden that we all to often try to brush under the carpet As an intuitive healer/therapist, this topic is right in Sam’s wheelhouse.  If you've ever experienced any form of anxiety or stress in your video business this episode will certainly help.  About Sam Lennie Sam is a highly sought after Intuitive Leadership Coach & Energy Healer who spec...

It's gonna happen at some point, you'll lose a major client.   So how do you bounce back and be grateful rather than slump into a helpless state?   Here's one simple solution that one of my clients did that resulted in a bigger opportunity  Mentoring options : www.denlennie.com Connect with Den on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_lennie

Kicking off 2020 we're getting ready to go 2 episodes per week.   This first micro-cast will fill you in and also touch on the powerful topic of repetitive discipline.  What is it and how can it help you scale your business. Mentoring options : www.denlennie.com Connect with Den on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_lennie

Today is Christmas and here’s wishing you all a very merry one. As the year is about to end soon enough, it’s timely to look back and evaluate the experiences we’ve had all throughout the year. We’re joined today by a good friend of mine, Charley Valher of Valher Media. We’ll be talking about the three biggest lessons we’ve learned from our experiences in running shows and working with clients. Th...

The year 2019 is coming to an end and we’re at a point in time where we start to evaluate ourselves. Have we done enough? I know some of you are starting to freak out because “I haven’t done any marketing.” For some, it’s a case of work having a ”few dry areas.” I’ve seen and heard one too many colleagues and friends wanting to start a marketing plan in January. But why wait for January when you c...

Relying on one or two key clients could end up in the devastation of your business, especially if one of them leaves, or worse...both! Today, I’m going to do a solo episode about the dangers of relying on key clients. I’ll be sharing a story about how this issue impacted my business at one point. How did we manage to mitigate the risks? As failure is at some point—inevitable, it is also important...

Last week, we had Matt Smolen talk to us about the processes and the journey he went through from being a freelancer to hiring his team. We had a deep dive into the business side of growing Balloon Tree Productions. Just as promised, we’re bringing him back today to talk about the creative side of his business. Now, Matt believes delivering excellent quality is what keeps Balloon Tree Productions...

Business owners understand how responsibilities pile up once you decide to scale your business. Responsibilities are a lot easier to bear when we have people to share them with. In today’s episode, I will be talking to Matt Smolen, owner of Balloon Tree Productions. Just like many other businesses, he started from humble beginnings as a solo freelancer. Matt will be sharing with us how he started,...

One of the many reasons people go into the video business industry is they love sharing stories. The question is, what platforms can you use to tell that story and showcase your prowess in videos? Today’s episode will be about the core aspects you need to understand in building an audience on LinkedIn. I will be speaking to Emily Wallace, who may not be in the video industry, but is reaching thous...

In last week’s episode we had Ryan Spanger the owner and founder of Dream Engine with us. Ryan is not only a member of our Video Business Accelerator group. Ryan actually wrote a manifesto which highlights all the lessons he has learned in 20 years in the industry. This manifesto serves as his reminder to always stay on track; especially after all of the highs and lows he has experienced in runnin...

After being in the video business industry for so long, it only takes a little loss of focus to lose track. But what does it take to make you stay in the game? How do you remind yourself that you have goals to achieve and dreams to chase? Today, I’ll be speaking with one of my clients, Ryan Spanger, owner of Dream Engine. Ryan has been in the video production industry for 20 years, and his experie...

4 times per year I get into a room with my accelerator clients and we spend 2 days masterminding.  You might be wondering what that is. Today’s episode will be all about debriefing the recent mastermind event we did in Melbourne. Since a lot of people are asking us what goes on at these events, we thought it would be cool to share with your what actually happens. So if you haven’t had the chance t...

In part one of our back-to-back episodes with Simeon Quarrie, he shared some insights about the efficiency brought about by starting work at 2am every day. We talked about his work ethic and his ability to scale up and down depending on the projects at hand. Simeon and I also discussed how he makes sure that he is always one step ahead in the video business industry. Today, as we continue our disc...

For filmmakers, it’s really essential to always be on top of your game. Staying focused is one of the key factors in making sure you are ahead in the industry. And this might sound a bit odd for you but our guest today has been practicing this habit of waking up at 2am every day. And it certainly helped a lot in terms of focus. So, today’s episode will be really interesting as I speak with Simeon...

Last week, we talked about the reason why so many businesses stagnate and fail, and we discussed the most common mistakes that video businesses make. They fail to invest in themselves and for that reason, they’re setting up their businesses for failure. In today’s episode, we’ll be picking up where we left off. I’ll help you understand that it’s not your fault. No one’s actually told you how to ru...

I’ve talked to a lot of filmmakers all over the world at all stages of their businesses. The ones who are the most consistently successful think differently.   95% of video companies I meet all seem to be making the same mistake. The major mistake they commit is failing to invest in what truly matters, themselves. They focus too much on the gear and evangelizing about how powerful video is.  Many...

All entrepreneurs in the video industry want to improve. However, when given the resources to invest in personal development, many prefer to spend money on gear instead of self-improvement. In this episode, we'll look into why investing in yourself should be a top priority for anyone serious about improving their careers. Joining us in this episode is Chris Schwager from Ridge Films. Chris Sc...

There are no shortage of video production companies chasing clients. So how do you stand out and offer the market what they need.  There is a growing trend of ‘Video Marketing’ where you not only shoot and produce the work but advise on campaign strategy and in some cases help with implementation. Today, we are sitting down with Chris Schwager from Ridge Films in Sydney. Chris is a prolific figure...

Taking part in business and marketing events can be a step out of the comfort zone for some people. However, most of the time, the leap of faith can have a huge ROI for you and your business. In this episode, we’ll be looking into the power of investing in business events with the help of Charley Valher from Valher Media. Charley Valher was the very first guest on the show and is an avid supporter...

The production company landscape is evolving — from content creation to production strategy. In the past, clients only wanted to see a video output; however, their goals have changed in this era. They want to know how these videos can impact their business positively. They also want to translate these investments to sales and brand awareness.  In this episode, we have Ben Amos discuss how he and h...

A lot of business owners are afraid of delegating tasks to their employees. They are worried that someone might screw up and affect the business operations as a whole. Believe it or not, the inability to give your employees accountability in the workplace and controlling their every move will only lower their employee engagement and productivity.    In this episode, we will be discussing strategie...

Interest does not automatically generate a commitment to buying your products or services, and many companies find it hard to bridge this gap. Even fewer manage to establish a concrete sales process. What they don’t realize is having a predictable sales process removes a lot of uncertainties in your day-to-day business.  In this episode, we will be exploring the process of converting people showin...

Believe it or not, the more established your subscription process is, the faster your revenue inflow will grow. This claim was backed up by today’s guest, Geoff Anderson. Anderson is the owner of Sonic Sight, author of Shoot Me Now, and is now in the works to release a new book called Watch Me Now.  Geoff is back with us for a second episode to discuss subscription models. He cites his real-life e...

Filmmakers often struggle with the concept of having a niche. They worry about not having a diverse client base. However, that should not be the case. Focusing on a niche does not mean you can’t work for other clients or further grow your client base. In fact, it’s something you can use to your advantage. In today’s episode, we will be joined by Geoff Anderson from Sonic Sight. Our guest started h...

Most marketers see generating leads as a simple task. However, searching and collecting these details are much more complicated than waiting for these companies to find your content. In this episode, we’ll cover the basics of creating a system for generating leads - from converting inquiries to sales, following up customers, conducting email marketing, and researching. What You’ll Learn From This...