How to Scale a Video Business
The How to Scale a Video Business Podcast offers invaluable insights and strategies for video production professionals looking to grow their businesses.
Hosted by industry veteran Den Lennie, this podcast delivers actionable advice on:
- Attracting high-value clients and increasing revenue
- Developing effective marketing and sales strategies
- Improving project management and workflow efficiency
- Building and managing a talented team
- Pricing your services competitively and profitably
- Overcoming common challenges faced by video business owners
Each episode features real-world examples, case studies, and interviews with successful video entrepreneurs.
Whether you're a solo videographer or running a small production company, you'll gain practical tips to help you work less, earn more, and achieve greater control over your business.
With over 350 episodes, this long-running podcast offers a wealth of knowledge to help you transition from overworked freelancer to thriving business owner.
Den's straightforward, no-nonsense approach cuts through the noise to deliver proven methods for scaling your video production company.
By listening regularly, you'll stay motivated, learn from others' successes and failures, and gain the confidence to make strategic decisions that drive growth.
Join Den Lennie and a community of like-minded professionals; join us, 'The Video Mentors', as you work towards building a more profitable and fulfilling video business.
How to Scale a Video Business
The case for NEVER giving discounts. EP #122 - Darren Mostyn
Today we have Darren Mostyn in the studio. Darren is a colorist, editor, and runs an online post-production facility in Brighton, England. Darren is a grizzled veteran in the industry who has trade secrets aplenty, as you'll soon hear.
Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:
- Why videographers should embrace their inner "geek". - 4:10
- Darren rattles off some sweet gigs he had in the sports industry working as a video editor. - 6:00
- An almost never talked about the benefit of training and teaching others. - 7:20
- The piece of equipment Darren has in his studio that would make any videographer drool with envy. - 8:45
- How Darren got in the good graces of the BBC. (This goes to show that niching down on one skill can open many doors. - 10:30)
- A monkey-simple quoting change Darren made 5 years ago that's proven to be (1) very good at making clients feel comfortable, and (2) very profitable indeed! - 16:00
- The case for NEVER giving discounts. - 17:00
- Why super "nice" clients often turn out to be the biggest pains in the gluteus maximus. - 19:45
- A brilliant question every tech-head should ask themselves before they rush out and buy that latest and greatest piece of equipment they’ve been drooling over. (If you can't answer "yes" to this question... hide your credit card! - 24:00)
- Want to know the exact equipment the world's best colorists have in their studios? Then listen up at 28:15
- Where you can find free colorist training online, delivered by a true master of the craft. - 29:00
About Darren Mostyn
Darren is the Senior Colourist & Founder, Online Creative Ltd - Digital Agency & Post facility. He's also an Approved trainer for DaVinci Resolve and has a YouTube Channel where he shares DaVinci Resolve Tips. Grading Sony A7S iii - Pro insight [how to Grade with DaVinci Resolve]
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