Video Business Accelerator Podcast

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 more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

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 business owners can learn from the Humpback whales' migration journey. - 2:00FACT: humans are far superior to animals due to our intelligence and creativity, however, animals do have one instinct humans don't... and it's this lack of instinct that causes most humans to be caught with their pants down financially speaking. - 4:00An almost stupid obvious (yet overlooked by most people) goal-setting tip that can dramatically put the odds of achieving your goals heavily in your favor. - 5:45A top-notch formula for goal setting you'll love, especially if you have trouble setting and executing your business

You have to take profits. You have to enjoy the fruits of your labor. It's one of the treats and thrills of running a business. It's self-care. If you don't celebrate some of your success, you won't be in the right headspace to grow.Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/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 wicked good episode, Den delivers a mini-seminar on how to systemize your video business, and... do it in a way that won't leave you wanting to take a bath with an electrical appliance.Here's a sneak peek of what you'll hear:A caveman explanation of "scaling" a business. - 0:45The litmus test for knowing if your video business is sellable or not. (Sadly, most buyers wouldn't touch the majority of video businesses with a 10-foot boom pole. Here's why... - 1:10Did you know News Corp recently acquired a major stake in one of Australia's leading video production companies? (Ah, so what? What's that got to do with the average videographer? Here's what... - 1:55)Den's always banging on about systems, isn't he? (Well, here's proof Den walks the talk. - 2:50)A big juicy benefit of having a systemized video business. - 3:10The “cognitive dissonance” of the average video business owner. - 4:20Den swiftly slays a common myth about systemizing a bus

Sometimes, the simplest strategies are the hardest to implement. Without strategic planning and goal, everything is going to be a mess. Focus on what you can control to build rhythm, habit, and consistency. Be clear on what you want and focus on it. All these can lead to success.Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/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 ridiculously good episode, Den obliterates every excuse in the book for not being productive and for feeling overwhelmed while running your business, and... gives a ton of proven and battle-tested methods, tricks, and strategies to overcome a lack of productivity, disorganization, and overwhelm.But first...Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:A dead giveaway that you lack systematization in your business. - 0:50The #1 reason why most small business owners feel more overwhelmed than a one-toothed man in a corn-on-the-cob eating contest. (And, what to do if you're one of them. - 1:00)When focusing on improving your "technical" abilities in your business is a BAD idea. - 1:50What the "freelance curse" is, and how to make damn sure you avoid it. - 2:20A disturbing fact: according to professor Tom Jackson from Loughborough University, 92% of employees become stressed when they receive and read an email in the workplace. (Ah, so what? You're a freelance videographe

Can people trust your company? Are they going to get what they need and not end up with something overly creative or overly ambitious? This is where relevance comes in. It's very important to understand who you are talking to and know where they are at on their buying journey.Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

If you, dear listener, could click your fingers and magically have your life the way you want it, how would it look?Surprisingly, if you ask the average person what success looks to them, they'll look at you like a dog that's just been shown a card trick. They have no real clarity about what success would look like to them. And that's probably why most people don't live fulfilling lives - they don't really know what success means to them.Bottom line:If you feel like you need help with getting clarity on your own definition of success, then maybe, just maybe, this episode will help you find that elusive clarity.Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:The “double-edged sword” of chasing after financial goals. - 2:00Den's 20-year goal. - 3:55Den's "wins and loses" on his way to achieving his ultimate goal - moving from jolly old England to Queensland, Australia. - 4:00Why many financially successful people still work like dogs. - 5:45Dirty tricks our brains

Not every season needs to be a sprint to finish. Not every season needs to be a hard drive on sales. Sometimes you have to slow down to speed up. Having a team and taking some time out helps enormously and gives you time and space to think strategically.Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

Today, Den brings back systematization guru Dave Jenyns. If you are looking to systematize your business or hire a new team member or virtual assistant or... you just want to streamline your business and maximize your profits, then don't miss this one.Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:A completely irrational (yet very common) reason why many video freelances refuse to hire a team or even just a virtual assistant. - 2:20A stupid obvious way (but hardly anyone does) to shortcutting your way to successful hiring. - 3:15Hands down the faster, easiest, and most effective ways to systematize your video production business.Den's "freelance-friendly 3-step method" for systematizing your video business. - 3:50A low-risk (and cost-effective) way to hire a team member for your video business. - 4:10Where to find some of the best virtual assistants money can buy. (This country mentioned at 5:00 for some reason produce world-class virtual assistants and… it won’t break the bank to hire

The 8 steps to scaling your video business are the skeletal structure of a high-performing business. If you build this up in the next 7years you will have a really solid business which is something that is saleable or if not, will provide you with an incredible income while doing whatever you want.Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

Are you a filmmaker who does their own bookkeeping?If so, this episode may just be the most important thing you hear in regard to your business's accounting and profitability.Here's why: Den gets the privilege to chat to tax expert Blake Jenkins who specializes in helping business owners in the creative, film, and TV space. This one could truly help fatten your piggy bank, save you time and money, and keep you out of legal hot water.Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:The single most important thing to get right when doing your own bookkeeping. Sadly, most business owners screw this critical part up right proper. - 1:10Horrible (and costly) blunders many small biz owners make with their bookkeeping. - 1:30Nasty bookkeeping "blind spots" that trip up many a small business owner. - 2:00How tax experts can tell if a bookkeeper really knows their onions or not. - 4:20How using low-tech and "user-friendly" accounting software can come back to bite you. Beware of these pi

What does success look like to you? What are you aiming to accomplish with your company? Strategic planning is an important element of growing your business and reaching your personal goals. Listen to this episode and start preparing for the final quarter of 2021.Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

Today... Den talks about a topic that is THE key to making real and lasting breakthroughs in your video production business. That topic, dear listener, is the topic of change and habit building. But... don't expect to hear the same old cliches and lessons on this topic. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:A powerful goal-setting trick Den stumbled upon while working out on a rowing machine. Doing what Den mentions at 4:00 can increase your chances of  hitting your goals.- 4:00The case for setting goals that seem out of reach. - 5:003 laughably simple tips for forming a new habit almost nobody does. (Apply these three things to your new habit and watch what happens.  - 7:00)Two characteristic traits that all of Den's most successful coaching clients possess. 8:20A little-known (and extremely powerful) Japanese business philosophy that almost all of the world's most successful companies religiously adhere to. (And, if applied to your business and new habits, it can make all the diff

It's important that you don't try and do everything at once. Think about how you approach your marketing and what you can do that is a better and higher use of your time and not just hosing new business opportunities. Don't tell people that you're consistent, show them.Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

Today... Den delivers a no-nonsense, no B.S. message to video freelancers who are passionate about their work and their creativity, namely, how it can be a real trap when pitching your service to prospective clients.Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:The sordid truth about "creativity" most video freelancers don't want to hear. - 1:00A monkey-simple sales principle even experienced video production owners don't fully understand. (The #1 reason why prospective clients turn down a video freelancer's service is that this basic sales principle is being ignored by the video freelancer. Any sales pitch that breaks this cardinal sin of sales doesn't stand a chance. - 2:45)How NOT to pitch your video production service to a large organization. (Most video production owners who sell to large companies talk about how much money the organization can make from their work, but... believe it or not, this is the worst way to pitch your service. Here' what they really want...

How important a good website is at communicating and articulating a message with your target market. A great website should build trust and articulate in a way that will create an enormous impact on your target market. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

FACT: every business owner wants more freedom, more time, and more money.Another Fact: as a business owner, there's really only one way to achieve that, and that's what Den talks about with today's special guest Dave Jenyns.Dave is the author of the highly acclaimed business book titled SYSTEMology and... one helluva sharp businessman. In this episode, Den gets Dave to spill the beans on how he managed to create more freedom, time, and money with his video production business. Dave believes any business owner can do the same by following a few basic steps.But first...Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:How does a guy who's clueless about all things video production successfully build and sell a video production business? Well, Dave Jenyns did just that, and he reveals how he did it at 1:00Proof that technicians are highly overrated when it comes to running a successful business. - 1:25An insider tip for selling your video production business, or any business, for that matter.

Bringing together a team of incredible people can help you expand your business. Create a success-oriented business culture and allow your team to grow. Listen up and learn how to create more opportunities and scale your business.Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

Today... Den chats to an old palsy-walsy named Nick Bell. Nick's a fiendishly good freelance videographer who's just got back from a gig that's almost every videographer's wet dream - filming at the Olympics.Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:A “30-second breakdown” of Tokyo's Olympic diving camera set up. - 4:00Nick's “down-n-dirty” years. (Hear about Nick's humbling experience when building up his videography career as an Englishman in New surroundings, namely, Australia. - 6:00)Two sure-fire ways videographers can keep the work rolling in. (These two ways aren't anything you haven't heard before, however, most videographers could dramatically improve upon these two ways. - 7:00)How Nick was thrown in the deep end filming the Olympic diving. (No, no, not literally, although that would have been a good story, too. Hear this at - 9:00)Nick's goofs, blunders, and screw-ups while filming the springboard divers. - 10:00The "fake" medal ce