Episodes
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Published 11/25/19
COMMERCIAL PRODUCING SECRETS REVEALED
YOUR GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCING
Anyone who signs up for the 1-day workshop will receive a free copy of the course later! ($10,000 value for $490)
Get inside answers backed up with video, documents, and resources from an industry expert in our 1-day workshops launching around the world 2019-2020
Published 11/23/19
What is production insurance?
What are all the different terms and how do they apply to me?
When should I get insurance?
How can insurance protect me when I rent gear?
Is it expensive to get insurance if I'm a solo operator?
All these questions and more answered on this episode where Henry Finn interviews his own production insurance agent, Luke Gelineau of www.insuredproduction.com
Published 11/20/19
How to achieve your goals by staying focused!
Know your goals and make sure they're the right one
Make a list of the right things
Make sure you say no to the wrong things
Finish what you start
Published 11/09/19
The Video Business Blueprint lite version is available on www.videographyacademy.com
Published 10/21/19
This episode covers the pros and cons about working for free and also cites examples of how Henry has made amazing contacts and had wonderful experiences by working for free.. and how to understand when to work for free.
Published 10/21/19
Real-time reflections of a man working while traveling. How to organize your thoughts to make the most of your experiences.
Published 10/02/19
The difference between videographers and commercial producers, regarding skill set, knowledge, and requirements
Published 09/16/19
Gratitude and thanks! That's it.
Published 09/03/19
How would Henry Finn start a videography business for $100 or less? Find out the grand total at the end of the podcast!
Also there is a free cheat sheet to go along with the episode that has the points summarized as well as an extra page for action items to turn these dreams into reality!
Get it here: https://videographyacademy.com/products/how-to-start-a-videography-business-for-100-or-less-cheatsheet
Published 09/03/19
Part 2... How I went from wedding videographer to million dollar commercial producer
Published 08/29/19
How I went from Wedding Videographer to Million Dollar Commercial Producer, Part 1.. the journey begins
Published 08/28/19
I am making a very special announcement regarding the $100 Challenge!
I am the terminator!
Mentality Tip:
How to think about thinking
Salvation is in the mind
How to train your brain to respond to problems with solutions
The different levels of thought
How to manage your thoughts and change your habits
Published 08/28/19
Mentality Tips: How to Treat the People that you work with
People are people
How to get closer to your goals depending on how you treat them
Ask for what they need
Know what you want
Come to an agreement
communicate early and often
When and how to fire someone
Published 08/28/19
In today's episode we learn:
How Henry Finn works out (not good)
The difference between those that give up and those that never do
Why we admire some and not others
How to become someone we admire
How to push yourself to grow
Why you should never give up
How to add variety into your choices so you progress
Published 08/28/19
In today's episode we are announcing a giveaway for a free digital copy of the Videography Business Guide Vol. 1 to celebrate the $100 challenge!
We also talk about:
How I'm using a live event conference to get clients
How I'm working with an agency to pitch a major brand for a $50k-80k project
The approach I am taking
Mentality Tips
Published 08/28/19
If I were to start my videography business all over again from scratch what would I do to make it successful?
Published 08/20/19
A step-by-step guide on what to do if you have a full time job but want to get started in videography.. part of the Videography Business Blueprint Series
Published 08/20/19
It's a fact that we sometimes get upset and take things personally. This is counterproductive to your business. In this episode, Henry Finn shows how to overcome this as soon as possible! Topics discussed:
- Are your clients deliberately trying to upset you?
- Taking ultimate responsibility over the situation
- Educating your clients and communicating with a positive attitude
- Keeping a paper trail
- Think with a BUSINESS mindset!
- How to convey your value to your client
Published 08/14/19
This episode is a very special announcement.. the hundred dollar challenge!
I am releasing pre-sales on my new course, which is the ultimate videography business blueprint. You can see it at www.videographybusinessblueprint.com
Listen to the episode to find out what it's all about!
Published 08/05/19
Everybody experiences scope creep at some point in their career. What is it, and how do you manage it? In this episode, Henry explains this phenomenon in the context of videography and provides actionable strategies to avoid it. Topics discussed:
- Client perceptions
- Understanding your client and their needs
- Getting everything in writing
- Defining the deliverables
Published 07/17/19
It's no secret that editing is time consuming. You want to hand off the editing to free up your time, but your projects are low budget. What can you do?! In this episode, Henry Finn talks about hiring and managing remote and local editors, as well as providing an alternative and holistic way to approach this problem. Topics discussed:
Outsourcing to remote editors
Managing and directing people
Outsourcing to local editors
Step-by-step hiring process
Alternative approaches
Published 06/24/19
Are you ready to take on high end clients and big productions? Are you sure? In this episode, Henry Finn discusses the reality of working with big brand clients/agencies and also details actionable steps toward accessing these clients. Topics discussed:
- Differences between small and large scale productions
- Skills required for commercial work
- Focusing on the journey at every level
- Building relationships with big brand clients/agencies
Published 06/07/19
It's cheaper to get an existing client to pay more than it is to get a new client. In this episode, Henry Finn shares some golden tips to maximise your existing client relationships. Topics discussed:
- Psychology of client management
- Outgrowing your clients
- How to increase your perceived value
- Importance of valuing yourself
- Negotiation script
Published 05/22/19
Many people focus on that big dollar figure when undertaking a videography gig. But how much of it do you really get to keep? In this episode, Henry Finn discusses the importance of focusing on the profit margin rather than the gross figure, backed up by examples from his personal career. Topics discussed: - Profit margins and time/effort exertion - Keeping your options open - Personal case studies
Published 05/15/19