Mon, 30 December 2019
Daniel has been in the video production world for four years. He has had some really big wins already in his journey, but is looking for a mindset switch. He's been feeling as though he's doing a lot and isn't sure where to put his focus. |
Mon, 23 December 2019
Bailey is relatively new to the videography world but is fired up and taking on a lot of projects already. We discuss a few shifts in perspective to help move forward, including capitalizing on existing relationships. |
Mon, 16 December 2019
Colin grew up around photography and has experience with events. He's currently working as a freelance camera operator, but is looking to level up his services so he can make more money doing his own projects. In this episode, we will discuss:
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Mon, 9 December 2019
Joe has a ton of experience with both video production and business management. He has discovered over the years that his passion lies in the niche of sports films. Joe has a very similar clarity assessment chart to Michael, and they discuss having clear goals, creative burnout and how to network with a niche client in mind. |
Mon, 2 December 2019
There have been some posts recently regarding messages from photo and video clients who are wondering about their finished product. During the holiday season, we tend to get wrapped up in a LOT, so how do we deal with a 'rude' client? In this episode, we disucss:
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Mon, 25 November 2019
This episode is all about how to get better paying clients and reach your ideal client. We will dive into what types of offerings you should have, and how to get in front of the right clients. In this episode, we disucss:
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Mon, 18 November 2019
What is your gut instinct to do with a lead- send them an email or get them on the phone? How do you think that decision may affect your bottom line? In this episode we talk about why getting your future clients on the phone is am important skill to improve upon and leverage.
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Mon, 11 November 2019
Abby is a physical education teacher and basketball coach who loves to travel. Her travel videos have inspired her to become heavily invested in video production. She has several different paths she can envision and is trying to decide where she should place her focus right now. |
Mon, 4 November 2019
Andy has recently overcome a series of trials and tribulations in his life and is stuck in a pattern of inaction. He owns a crossfit gym but is very interested in video production, both behind and in front of the camera. Sometimes planning the first steps to action are the hardest and most important. |
Mon, 28 October 2019
Jeff has been running full time video production for several years alongside his wife. They both mostly shoot weddings, and have noticed a recent struggle with converting leads into clients. With his current pricing structure packaged by hours, maybe a simple tweak in his wording and offer is the key to booking more wedding clients. In this episode, we discuss:
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Mon, 21 October 2019
Lance has been in the photography and video production world for about two years, and has done mostly free weddings for experience. He's unclear on what his ultimate goal is and needs some direction. In this episode, we discuss:
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Mon, 14 October 2019
Martin's long term goal is to have an powerhouse video production studio, but right now is seeking consistency and financial stability with his work. He has experience with both video production and motion graphics, and wants to create branding for clients. Currently he has two large clients but wants to decide what the best route is to go next in order to grow. In this episode, we will discuss:
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Mon, 7 October 2019
RJ was recently let go from his job so he was faced with the opportunity to go full time with his videography. He has been taking on a variety of different jobs to find where his true passion lies, which may or may not be weddings.
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Mon, 30 September 2019
Cliff is really interested in the storytelling and cinematic aspects of videography and has been getting work with various clients, from real estate to weddings. We talk about how to take the exciting aspects of filmmaking and apply them to a niche client, such as real estate. |
Mon, 23 September 2019
Steve is a musician who initially invested in photo and video equipment to create his own creative ventures, but it quickly turned into a side business. He has been doing a little bit of everything and has been struggling with a lack of focus and isn't sure what the next steps are. In this episode, we will discuss:
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Mon, 16 September 2019
Reina recently moved to the US from Japan and wants to step into the videography world. She doesn't have much experience outside of photography and she doesn't have any connections in the industry or her area. We talk about how to leverage her previous work and photography skills into making new connections while exploring videography. In this episode, we will discuss:
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Mon, 9 September 2019
Berryl was on the track for a career he wasn't interested in and started questioning what made him happy. He stumbled into videography through offering his service to help others and because of his growth mindset has been seeing success. |
Fri, 6 September 2019
In this special BIRTHDAY live solo episode, I want to talk to you about one of the most important things I have learned so far in life - which is to TRUST myself and my INTUITION. Depending on your personality type, it can be easy or difficult to trust others, but it is once we learn to listen to ourselves that the most powerful shift in clarity can happen. |
Mon, 2 September 2019
Kelly has a degree in broadcasting and has been filming wedding videos for about three years. This last year, she has focused more on her wedding video production as a serious business. She has heard she needs to diversify her revenue streams as a videographer to create more income. We talk through her processes and dissect what her own needs are for running a successful wedding business. |
Fri, 30 August 2019
In this solo episode of Jumpstart Sessions, we dig into the fear behind not quitting secure day jobs. The catalyst to change and following your passion can be confidence. Advice from someone who spends $4,000 a day in Facebook ads What causes us to change
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Mon, 26 August 2019
Tracen recently discovered videography, and is currently balancing a full time job, school, video projects and being a husband and father. He's in the experimentation stage where he can decide what direction he wants to focus on in video - but will he need to cut something else from his workload? In this episode, we will discuss:
SHOW NOTES1:22 Tracen introduces himself and his experience in the video production world
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Fri, 23 August 2019
Today's Jumpstart Session are questions asked by YOU! Head over to jumpstartmyquestion.com if you want to ask a question to be answered on a future episode. Today we will chat about tech, viral videos, Facebook content and pricing etiquette with clients. SHOW NOTES:00 Jumpstarting and how it's different |
Wed, 21 August 2019
Ben wants to make an impact in the world, and sees video production as a stepping stone to that dream. Right now his experience is specific to one industry, and he's unclear on his next moves. I dig around with Ben to get clear on what his underlying passion is, and remind him to rely on his current network and expertise. In this episode, we will discuss:
SHOW NOTES1:26 Ben introduces himself and his current experience with video production |
Mon, 19 August 2019
For the past six years, Avery has dabbled in several areas of video production but has decided in the last year that it was time to start making money primarily with video. We get to the root of Avery's passion, which is sports and action videography. Avery has the personality type that makes being out on a job the best form of advertising and networking possible. We talk a bit about how focusing your intentions and showing what you want to shoot can help you rise to the top of your niche quickly. In this episode, we will discuss:
SHOW NOTES1:33 Avery introduces himself and his experience with videography |
Fri, 16 August 2019
John is a one man band who wants to offer everything to his clients - from social media content videos to drone footage. But what is John's TRUE passion? He comes into this one on one session thinking he needs to do everything from editing to selling, but we really dig deep to discover what John can outsource and where he can lean into his super power. In this episode, we will discuss:
SHOW NOTES:16 John introduces himself and describes his current situation with his media production company. |
Wed, 14 August 2019
Curtis has a strong video background and started YouTube when he was 13. His biggest struggles right now in booking more consistent higher paying clients lies in the confidence to own and leverage his expertise. Gebbs walks Curtis through a scenario where he doesn't have to edit and falls into more of a leadership role. In this episode, we will discuss:
SHOW NOTES:22 Curtis introduces himself and his professional experience
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Mon, 12 August 2019
There are many issues we can face when it comes to dealing with clients - communicating effectively, selling, confidence in our presentation and so forth. In this solo session, Michael discusses some tools and tricks to help with these areas in which many videographers and freelancers struggle. In this episode, Gebbs will discuss:
SHOW NOTES2:34 How do I land more clients when I hate sales? |
Fri, 9 August 2019
Tristan is a story teller at heart and has done a variety of video work, from weddings to hockey to real estate. He currently works full time on a farm during part of the year, which supports him well financially but does not allow for much time to take on video clients. He wants to build his business the quickest and best way with the time he has. By the end of this one on one session, Tristan has changed his 5 year plan to a 3 year one. In this episode, we will discuss:
SHOW NOTES:32 Tristan introduces himself and explains where he is at with his video production company. Go to jumpstartsessions.net for show notes, to take the Clarity Assessment and more! |
Wed, 7 August 2019
Full Time Filmmaker student Paul has been working as a film photographer for years but has been lacking passion. He recently conquered his fear of video, got a DSLR and dove right in. Now he is questioning his path and what he can do for clients to give the most value. Michael digs deep as they discover where Paul needs to put his focus - and it's not necessarily shooting and editing video. In this one on one session, Gebbs will cover:
SHOW NOTES1:20 Paul introduces himself and his experience in the creative industry Go to jumpstartsessions.net for show notes, to take the Clarity Asessment and more! |
Mon, 5 August 2019
In this solo episode, Michael Gebben talks about the downfall of letting others define success for you. The path to success is different for everyone, so it is important to understand how YOU are the differentiator in your work. Gebbs will also cover supply in demand and how it affects pricing, the importance of building trust with clients and ignoring jackass whisperers. SHOW NOTES2:18 Supply and demand & how it affects pricing Go to jumpstartsessions.net for show notes, to take the Clarity Assessment and more! |
Thu, 25 July 2019
Ashley is on an open road right now, and looking for some clarity. She knows she enjoys video production, video editing, marketing and social media. She has been told by others that there is no money in the local market for video production outside of weddings, but she isn't sure if weddings interest her. Michael talks Ashley through some of the roadblocks and thoughts she has had to see if she is on the right path. In this one on one session, Gebbs will cover:
SHOW NOTES1:13 Ashley introduces herself and her experience within the video world View full show notes, take the Clarity Assessment and more at jumpstartsessions.net. |
Thu, 25 July 2019
Michael has been full time with his video production for the last year, but is not as far along as he'd like to be. Procrastination has been a big roadblock for him. He can see the improvement in his videography skills, but needs some clarity and confidence to book more consistent jobs at the price points he wants. In today's Jumpstart sessions, Gebbs will cover:
SHOW NOTES1:23 Michael W introduces himself and his video production business
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Thu, 25 July 2019
Welcome to Jumpstart Sessions! Michael Gebben will be bringing you three weekly episodes to help inspire clarity, confidence and connection into both aspiring and established freelancers. With one on one sessions, Michael will deep dive with guests using behavioral analysis testing to help identify struggles they are having in their creative business.
SHOW NOTES0:01 Welcome to Jumpstarter Sessions! Go to jumpstartsessions.net for full show notes, to take the Clarity Assessment and more!
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