Den Lennie
Scale Your Video Business with Den Lennie
A podcast for production company owners who want a business that runs without them. Den Lennie has spent 14 years coaching 178 video production companies through the same five stages: Operator, Juggler, Stabiliser, Strategist, Scaler. Each episode covers one move that helps owners climb from where they are to where they want to be. No hustle theatre. No recycled frameworks. Just the work.
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Episodes
Is having strategy really important for my video business? EP #258 - Shorty 05.04.2022 8:36
In today's episode, we'll look back over the last 90 days and ask ourselves, "Did you meet your revenue targets?" Did you meet your strategic objectives? Are you on track to meet your financial objectives for the next year? It's critical that you have one to three clear strategic priorities when you set your priorities for the next quarter. You should also start tracking y...
You may not like this...? But you need to hear it. EP #257 - Shorty 29.03.2022 10:04
Don't you know that it's in the midst of discomfort and pain that the most growth occurs? You may not like with what I'm about to say in today's episode, but it's critical that you hear it and see if it resonates with you. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentoring options : www....
Where are your constraints? EP #256 - Shorty 22.03.2022 9:05
Do you recognize your business's constraints? It is essential to be able to identify your blind spots so that you can take action and address them head on. Listen to this episode for some useful advice. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentoring options : www.denlennie.com Connect with Den on Instag...
How to Avoid Pain In The Ass Clients with Ben Baldwin. EP #255 17.03.2022 51:29
Dear listener, Den interviews Ben Baldwin who is the founder of Chuffed Productions, long-time client, member of Den's VBA, and all-round top bloke. If you're in the video production industry, then listening to this is very likely to make you money. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear: Why bad actors would be better off behind the camera than in front of one. - 2:15 Ben rat...
How to know you are working on the right things. EP #254 - Shorty 15.03.2022 9:50
How would you know if your efforts are being directed in the right direction? The majority of businesses are driving blind and have no idea that this is having a significant impact on their operations. After listening to this episode, start tracking your cash flow. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentor...
The money is in the boring jobs. EP #253 - Shorty 08.03.2022 9:37
Have you ever turned a boring job into something remarkable? There are tons of ways that you can do it effortlessly. And keep in mind that the amount of money you can make in film and television is mitigated by the type of work you do. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentoring options : www.denlennie....
How to focus and avoid distraction. EP #252 - Den Lennie 04.03.2022 20:05
Save 10 minutes every single day for a year. Plan and set your intentions for the day, week, quarter, and year. Get up early and meditate. Implement a thinking time. Follow these simple steps to help you become more strategic and focused in achieving your goals. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentoring...
How to protect cashflow. EP #251 - Shorty 01.03.2022 9:58
Cash flow management is critical for all businesses. To protect your company's growth, it's more important than ever to avoid cash flow issues and safeguard your money. Listen to this episode for some sound advice on how to protect your cash flow. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentoring opti...
How to Guarantee you Live the Life you want. EP #250 - Den Lennie 22.02.2022 10:14
Have you ever thought about the life you truly desire? You can have whatever you want in life; you just need to be crystal clear about what success looks like to you. Listen up to this episode and learn how a vision board can help you make that a reality. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentoring option...
Are you thinking big enough? EP #249 - Shorty 08.02.2022 9:09
Have you got a solid strategic plan in place now? Have you got a strategic number that you want to hit? As a business owner, your number one priority should be business development and having a systemized process in scaling your business. In this way, you can continually focus on growth, sales, and furthering relationships with existing clients. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.co...
Why we've been quiet and what's happening next. EP #248 - Shorty 25.01.2022 10:16
Reset your marketing every year to ensure you're doing the right things to get the right results. The key is implementation. Go for quality over quantity. Just follow the process and guaranteed results are coming your way. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentoring options : www.denlennie.com Connec...
How to Plan For the Year Ahead. EP #247 - Shorty 18.01.2022 12:25
Planning is the key to business growth. Use the lessons learned and achievements made and turn them into an equation. Create strategic priorities for the year ahead to grow your business with less work and effort than the previous year. No amount of strategy is going to matter than focus. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://w...
How to make success almost inevitable. EP #246 - Den Lennie 06.01.2022 21:39
Dear listener, a well-rested Den Lennie delivers, and delivers BIG in this must- hear episode. If you're wanting to be sitting pretty at the end of 2022, then you'll want to hear this episode. Den gets down to the nitty-gritty on what it really takes to explode your video production business's profits in 2022 and beyond. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear: A damn nea...
3 Key takeaways from 2021. EP #245 - Den Lennie 29.12.2021 23:42
Dear listener, in this episode, Den gets down-n-dirty and gives a heartfelt lesson that can truly set you up for 2022. What else? Well, Den reveals the 3 biggest lessons that came out of 2021...plus... gives people in the video production industry a seminar's worth of marketing and business lessons. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear: The single most powerful (and misunderstood...
A mini-seminar on how to get out of a funk. EP #244 - Den Lennie 22.12.2021 19:08
Dear listener, Don't be fooled by Den's chill vibe on this episode. In this episode, Den drops more gems than a one-armed gem miner. If you're a videographer or in the video production industry, you'd be nuts not to hear this, especially if you're about to make a big business decision. Alright... Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear: A mini-seminar on how to...
Have you considered your future wealth? EP #243 - Shorty 21.12.2021 9:54
Wealth is not just about money. It is about time, money, and freedom. Wealth creates a greater purpose in your business journey. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentoring options : www.denlennie.com Connect with Den on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_lennie
Is Cold outreach a good idea or bad idea? EP #242 - Den Lennie 16.12.2021 24:18
Dear listener, There are two types of videographers who should listen to this episode: (1) those who feel under pressure and can hear the wolves at their door, and (2) those who are sittin' pretty but want to take their business to even higher levels of success. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear: A “2-minute marketing trick” any videographer can use in the month of November t...
Always be innovating. EP #241 - Shorty 14.12.2021 10:28
Are you innovating within your business? It costs way more to acquire a new customer than it does to retain an existing one. So, think about how you can improve and engage your clients on a deeper level so they won't leave you. Businesses that fail to innovate, die. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/...
How to get crystal-clear on your business goal. EP #240 - Den Lennie 08.12.2021 18:11
Dear listener, Is all this talk about "purpose over profit" just fluffy sentiment... or... could it be the secret to great profits? If you're in the video production industry and the above question interests you... well, what are you waiting for? Oh, you wanna know a little more about this episode? That’s fair enough. Alright… Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear: Why v...
Are you communicating to clients clearly enough? EP #239 - Shorty 07.12.2021 8:27
Onboard the client properly. Communicate the proposed timeline but also articulate the delays that might have an impact later on. Talk about how you like to communicate including what the milestones are. To help clients understand, ensure you have clear communication, a clear process, and a clear system. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources o...
When NEVER to make an important decision. EP #238 - Den Lennie 25.11.2021 23:13
Dear listener, Everybody has business goals but not everyone achieves them. Why is it that some do and some don't? There are plenty of reasons, but one major reason (perhaps the biggest) is revealed in this episode. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear: The single biggest bottleneck in your business, or anyone's business for that matter. (HINT: you can find this bottleneck...
The power of a mastermind. EP #237 - Shorty 23.11.2021 8:34
It's about discussing business growth and expansion from different perspectives on the benefits of one over the other. It's bringing together like-minded people to add more perspective and value to solving problems. This is the power of a mastermind. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/ Mentoring o...
Could videographers be the biggest hypocrites in business? EP #236 - Chris Schwager 18.11.2021 30:00
Dear listener, you're in for a real treat. Why? Here’s why: Den interviews a grizzled veteran in the video production industry, namely, Chris Schwager. Mr. Schwager generously shares many secrets of the trade he's picked over 20 plus years in the trenches. But first… …here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear: Being ahead of the curve in business is always a good thing, right? (N...
How this one strategy added $15k on a project. EP #235 - Shorty 16.11.2021 10:07
Identify all the possible avenues where videos can be used to connect to customers. Be the alpha and stand out as someone who's clearly done more work than anyone else on the scene and providing not just a video service but also a sense of partnership. Businesses that adapt to a more holistic approach will win the game. Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/ Get m...
The “3-word secret” to goal accomplishment. EP #234 - Den Lennie 11.11.2021 27:59
Dear listener, this may be the most valuable episode yet. If you follow the business advice Den freely (he could charge thousands for this information) gives in this episode and apply it to your video business, well, heck... unless you're beyond all help (and that’s not you), you can't help but start making bigger profits. Okay, here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear: What bus...
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