Jon Housholder is our guest!  Jon is the co-owner of Unrivaled Films. He writes… directs… edits and produces critically acclaimed and beloved documentaries and docuseries for major streaming services and the big TV networks. Unrivaled Films also creates viral music videos AND they’ve created some of the coolest TV commercials for big brands that have been shown around the world! He’s won multiple emmys and he’s been able to interview and work with some of the biggest names in NASCAR, professional sports and Hollywood! And… most importantly… he’s married to his dream girl (LIZ) and they two beautiful kiddos. We’re going to talking CREATIVITY… FOCUS… TRUST… and going after BIG DREAMS! Let’s do this! MORE ABOUT JON HOUSHOLDER: Jon’s Unrivaled Films: https://www.unrivaledfilms.co Unrivaled Films Sizzle Reel: UNRIVALED FILMS - SHOW REEL from Unrivaled Films on Vimeo. Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonhousholder Unrivaled Films in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unrivaled.films EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!   Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome to Episode 403! Mitch Matthews introduces the episode and topics. 1:27 How To Save On EncouragerCon Tickets! Details on EncouragerCon focus areas: reach, revenue, and rest. 4:01 Guest Introduction: John Householder Introduction of John Householder, co-owner of Unrivaled Films. 5:57 Current Projects and Short Film: The Jukebox Discussion on current projects and the narrative short film, The Jukebox. 10:58 Focus in Documentary Production Importance of focus in documentary production. 14:00 Editing Techniques and Maintaining Focus John's techniques for maintaining focus during editing. 17:18 Building Trust with Interview Subjects Methods for achieving authentic and engaging interviews. 25:00 Human Element in Documentaries Incorporating the human element to make documentaries relatable. 28:41 Working with Business Partner Jeff Schaefer Insights on John's partnership with Jeff Schaefer. 32:00 Origin of Their Business Partnership Evolution of their business partnership over time. 36:00 Taking Educated Risks Advice on taking educated risks and planning when pursuing dreams. 40:00 Nurturing Relationships in Business Importance of nurturing business relationships. 43:00 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Advice on starting a business and surrounding oneself with trustworthy people. 45:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest Takeaways and Action Steps Reflection on the episode and actionable steps for listeners. NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: I loved