Claim your free copy of my book: https://geni.us/ftf-podcast Welcome to the Videography University podcast! If you’re a videographer with dreams of turning your passion for videography into a six-figure business and a full-time career, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Grant Burks, the author of Film to Freedom and the owner of Optiko Productions, and in this episode, I’m tackling one of the most hotly debated questions in our industry: Should you ask for the client’s budget when quoting...

Claim your free copy of my book: https://geni.us/ftf-podcast Welcome to the Videography University podcast! 🎥 If you're an aspiring videographer looking to turn your passion into a six-figure business and a full-time career, you're in the right place. In this episode, I’ll share five essential software tools that can help streamline the business side of your videography hustle, making your operations smoother and more efficient. From accounting and invoicing to design and client...

Claim your free copy of my book: https://geni.us/ftf-podcast 🎥 Welcome to the Videography University Podcast! 📸 Are you dreaming of turning your passion for videography into a six-figure income and a full-time career? Join me, Grant Burks, as I share my journey and the steps I took to leave my 9-to-5 and build a thriving video production business, Optiko Productions, based in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, we dive deep into how to know if you’re ready to go full-time with your videography...

Claim your free copy of my book: https://geni.us/ftf-podcast 🎬 Welcome to the Videography University Podcast! 🎬 If you’re an aspiring videographer aiming to turn your passion into a six-figure income and a full-time career, you’re in the right place. I’m Grant Burks, your host, founder of a full-time video production business, and author of Film to Freedom. Today, we're tackling a heated topic in the industry: Should you work for free? Many videographers debate this question, but I believe...

Claim your free copy of my book: https://geni.us/ftf-podcast In this episode of the Videography University Podcast, I share the story of how I turned a missed opportunity into $7,200 in videography projects! From getting ghosted by a potential client to sealing the deal twice, I'll walk you through the ups and downs—and exactly how persistence led to two major projects. What You’ll Learn: - How to follow up effectively without feeling pushy - The two-step process for maximizing bookings and...

Claim your free copy of my book: https://geni.us/ftf-podcast In this episode of the Videography University podcast, I share the story of how a single 5-minute conversation landed me a $1,200 videography project! Learn how networking, being friendly, and always staying ready for opportunities helped me secure this deal while I was already shooting a project. I also reveal 3 key strategies to help you book more projects, even when you least expect it. Whether you're an aspiring videographer or...

Get a FREE copy of my book: https://geni.us/ftf-podcast In this episode, I’ll share the story of how I landed a $4,200 videography project from just ONE networking meeting! 🎥 Whether you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or creative professional, networking can be a game-changer. I'll walk you through how I prepared for the event, the key strategies I used to stand out, and how I followed up to seal the deal. If you’ve ever felt like networking is a waste of time, this story might just...

In this episode, we hear from Steve Muza, the owner of Rooted Content Media & Sycamore Studio. Through his Video Production business, Rooted Content Media, Steve has been able to earn over $340,000 in revenue during some of his higher earning years running the business. Steve built Sycamore Studio in 2023 to better serve his clients and create a studio space where other creatives can shoot projects for their clients. In this episode we talk about Steve's journey going from running his...