When was the last time you really took a vacation as a freelancer? Did you actually take a break, or did you end up worrying about work the whole time? This past weekend, my wife Melinda and I, took a few days to go to a lake house with her family. It was perfect timing […]
I can't say that I saw myself not going to work for a studio or corporate America when I graduated from college, but through a few great mentors and friends, I found myself creating something for myself. I was working for a wedding videography company when a friend talked me up to a couple they […]
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Podcasting is a great way to build a community, share your messaging, and build a brand. I've done podcast launch consulting, editing, and recently helped launch and produce The Buzzer Podcast. Podcasting is a great way to connect with people, so you'll want to think through how you're going to build a community and an audience. […]
Transferring files to clients and remote teams can be one of the most obnoxious parts of running a business that generates a ton of data. I have stacks of shuttle drives that get mailed to editors or remote teams, and getting them back is always a hassle. This year I switched our company to GSuite […]
Over the years, one of the biggest challenges I faced and learned to understand was the seasonality of working in the creative world, something that greatly contributes to the cycle of Feast or Famine. There were some months I'd be so busy that I could hardly keep up, which were also great months financially. Then others […]
Most creative entrepreneurs will face creative burnout at some point or many points in their careers. It's the feeling of disinterest with your work, lacking creativity and motivation, and general exhaustion with work. That mental block that keeps you from pursuing what you love. It's a something that leaves you drained and your work will suffer. […]
I'm a firm believer in "work smarter, not harder" so I've spent a lot of time developing and refining workflows to manage the businesses and projects I work on each week. My first few years freelancing had me constantly on-the-run and trying to keep up with everything was a challenge, and I'd even wake up […]
You may be thinking about how to start a blog to share your travel experiences, as a creative outlet, or a new way to make money. If you're looking to start a WordPress blog for cheap on a quality host, choosing BlueHost is the best way to go. Bluehost is a great platform to start […]
The SlingStudio Livestream system is incredibly simple to use and easy to setup. The SlingStudio is a switching hub that creates it's own wifi network to wirelessly stream video sources from up to 10 HDMI cameras and app-enabled devices. You then are able to stream your content to any RTMP service, including Facebook and YouTube, […]
