Video Business Accelerator Podcast

In this episode, Den talks to Simon Holt who shares his journey from a freelancer to a business owner. He thought he already had the skills he needed to upgrade from Freelancer to business owner, but discovered that some skills were missing.Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

In this episode, Den reflects on a situation where a production company took matters into their own hands after not getting paid for a music video shoot... but was it a good move or did they create a bigger problem?Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

Most often than not, most of us associate branding with the logo. However, it’s way more than just a logo... It’s everything from your brand identity to your brand messaging and to so, so much more.In this episode, Den chats with Rebecca Flint, an entrepreneur, and a personal branding expert. She's been a Telstra Women's Business Award finalist with almost two decades of branding expertise under her belt. Now she coaches business owners on how to grow their businesses by utilizing her proven branding techniques.Find out how she used her personal and corporate branding strategies to help grow her family business to seven figures.Get the secrets as you listen in and hear the in-depth discussion on why you should pursue personal branding, get into networking, build genuine relationships and put out valuable social media content to position your business as the go-to source.What you’ll learn from this episode includes:A story of her shattered dreams and piecing her life back together and starting her ow

For most of us we’re taught that we need to work hard in order to be successful, but for Sean Soole it’s work-smart and still be successful. One doesn’t have to hustle 24/7 to achieve success. His successful business is the result of the quality of family life he has. It wasn’t always easy though, he’s had to do the unthinkable. Selling property, most of his possessions and exiting a number of businesses he was involved in. Then moving his entire family into a caravan and traveling around Australia, while managing and growing his Inner Circle Mastermind Business.In this episode, Sean shares how he successfully manages to balance a quality family life and a thriving business. He also delves into the topic of doing the inner self work, where the journey from head to heart is the most difficult journey anyone can make, but also the most rewarding. Finally he cracks open the truth on how every single one of us are strategically creative allowing us to find any solution to any problem, creatively!Listen in as he u

If you think you need a hundred systems or processes with a clear client flow in order to have move your business forward and eventually run without you, think again.In this episode, David Jenyns, Founder of systemHUB, Melbourne SEO & Video and the guy who sold the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), sat down with Den and discussed a forgotten topic most business creatives try to hide from… the need to have SYSTEMSDavid unravels the myths about setting up a system for your business. He busts these myths with actionable steps for any creative to be able to start building an order for your business.In this jam-packed episode, you’re going to get the juicy advice around systemology that can scale up your business to run without you.Lastly, you have to listen to the very end because Den and David are cooking up something for you to kick off your 2019.Don’t miss out on this episode! EnjoyIn this episode, we dive in deep on topics like: - Why David thought it was a good idea to sell the MCG- What makes David differ

What is your purpose as creative? For Simon Banks, it is to educate the client to use video in a way which will build their business, serve their purpose and spread their impact. In today’s episode, Den sits down with Simon Banks, author of the book “How to Get Video Right”Today, they talk about how to get out of the freelancer mindset and going all in as a creative entrepreneur. Not only that, Simon dabbles into his personal fears and doubts that run through the minds of any creative trying to make it themselves. Most of all, they dive deep on the importance of incorporating videos into your content strategy.Simon does not hold back on any details on how you can switch from being a trapped freelancer to abundant creative entrepreneur...In this episode, we dive in deep on topics like:- How Simon educates his clients on the importance of video to get them to take action- The Two important pieces you have to look out for when reviewing video production work- How you have to differ your videos based on the platf

Are you an entrepreneur or a creative? For Doug Suiter, there is no difference... listen in to find out why.Today’s guest is Doug Suiter. He is the Owner/Director of YourFilm and FCPTalent. His expertise is from On-air Promos, set directing, and overseeing the full production process. He started FCPTalent to be a matchmaker for freelancers and producers. In this episode, Den and Doug exposes what it really takes for a creative to build their own business. Doug shares his thoughts on filling the gap between matching a qualified freelancer to a client looking for a specific skill set. He also shares the biggest secrets on how to operate a business that does not compromise your creativity.What you will learn in this episode…- What happens when a sales expert and a creative become one - How Doug become that Final Cut Guy- Doug’s turning point from being an employee to starting his own gig- Why having a system in your business will set you free- How he managed to fill the gap between freelancers and small business

It is tempting to hold on to a company after being part of it for a long time. The realization for Arana was a little different, she was forced out of the company she helped built and as a creative, she realized that her career was heading down another path...Arana Wallenhoffer has an uncanny ability to balance inspirational creativity with practicality with her devoted passion focused around creating beautiful, yet functional space. With experience spanning all facets of architectural design building design and town planning, she has expertise to direct the action from creation to construction.Today’s episode, Arana shares how she overcome the humiliation of being fired from her job and how that’s transformed her to build what she’s built today. She also shares some nuggets of advice on how she and two other business partners built their firm, Norrskenko, from scratch.Enjoy!What you will learn in this episode…- Arana recounts the harrowing journey going from employee to entrepreneur- She opens up about the s

No matter what creative work you do, your limited by your body. By touching on the root cause, your body will heal and allow you to work to your fullest potential. That’s where Kinesiology comes in with its rise to popularity amongst creatives, artists and entrepreneurs.On today’s episode, we have Prue Sturgeon. She is an Integrative Complementary Medicine Practitioner & Kinesiologist. Listen to Prue and Den as they take a closer look at the incredible results of Kinesiology in their lives. She shares how this modality will help creatives find balance and understanding of their clients. Tune in for this episode as Prue and Den open up, dive in deep and get vulnerable.What you will learn in this episode…- What is Kinesiology and how to use it to address your body’s need for clarity- How Prue hit the ground running as a mind-body medicine practitioner- Why meditation for entrepreneurs can help you focus and grow your business- Understand the Yin and Yang relationship on a deeper level- How to increase value

The inevitable challenges life will bring you are going to make or break you. Yet for Peter Lightowler, it has had a different impact. After a heavily laden palette dropped on his back resulting in a fractured spine, he realised that life is short. It made him focus on what he wants in life; that is underwater filming. In this episode, Den and Pete will dive head-first into helping you to overcome your fears, give you more clarity on what you want and provide you with actionable steps that’ll lead you to achieving your goal. Listen in now and enjoy!What you will learn in this episode is…- The secret technique Peter uses to partner up with large companies to supply underwater cinematography and digital media creation- The biggest challenge that led him to follow his passion- How Peter went from driving a truck to shooting commercials- The simple, yet complex process of getting a perfect underwater shot- The real motivation behind turning a passion into a profitable businessQuotable QuotesContinue to try, never

Are you struggling with how to position your brand and don’t know which direction to go? You might be asking, how important is branding for my creative business? In this episode David Fernandez, of Evolv Design, shares his secrets on how branding is not solely for big brands and why you as a business should care about your brand. David also dives deep into the how you can use branding to build trust with your target market resulting in more clients.Turn the volume up, listen and take notes on this episode!What you will learn in this episode…- The most common misconception about branding- How important is it to know your target market- Generic Vs Branded, how do you stand out amongst your peers- Questions you need to ask yourself before doing a brand analysis- Discover the branding strategies that cost next to nothing - How to build credibility that will earn trust from your target marketQuotable QuotesBranding is all about consistencySomeone who strategizes always is going to have a better success rate than o

Many people endure taking more work than they can handle. How do you go about taking a full month vacation but still earn a decent amount of money?Today, you will learn how to work within your capacity and escape working with resentment and burnout. Matt Jeppsen shares actionable steps that every filmmaker must know. He discusses the tricks on how to live a less stressful life, balance work and family, all while protecting yourself as a business owner for future projects.What you will learn in this episode is…- How Matt overcame the shift from adaptors to DSLR that transformed the market for film makers- How to learn to protect yourself by crafting a contract that will serve you and the client as well- How to initiate a long term client relationship, and how to keep it!- Discovering ways to structure pre-production to finished product without compromising the cost- How work comes from relationships not websites or business cards- Why it is critical for a filmmaker to choose a nicheQuotable QuotesIf you'r

Do you want to know how to grow your business that does not require you? You are in for a treat in this episode of The Business for Filmmakers Podcast. Charley's credentials are impressive! He is a serial entrepreneur from Australia, known for his distinct methods when it comes to developing business.In today's episode, Charley shares his personal strategies that helped him scale his business. If you are struggling to figure out how you can make your business grow without sacrificing your personal time, you will definitely want to hear Charley's insights on how pursue only the things you love & how to handoff all the other tasks that do not require you!What you will learn in this episode…How Charley went from being self-employed to a business ownerThe One Thing that a business owner must do while scaling your businessThe importance of pursuing things that don’t require YOUNew study puts a spotlight on the dark side of hustling as a means to grow a businessThe Trifecta of Business; that driv