THE 505 PODCAST (Brayden Figueroa, Kostas Garcia, Chase Uttley)

What's up Rock Nation! Today we're talking all things concerts. Kostas has been shooting concerts for the past three years, and today's he's sharing with you his top 10 tips to for better concert photos!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:09 - One Handed Crack

2:02 - Lollapalooza with Loud Luxury

3:16 - How Kostas started shooting concerts

4:49 - Shooting EDC for the first time

6:22 - Kostas’ Concert Photography Course

8:28 - What’s Included in the Course

9:25 - Gear needed to shoot concerts

11:53 - Best Concert Photography accessories

14:31 - Use the gear you have

15:37 - Tip #2 - Focus on the emotion of the artist

17:55 - Tip #3 - Shoot more than just the artist

21:38 - Tip #4 - Anticipate the shot

22:56 - Front of house

26:38 - Bonus Tip - Keep the setlist on your phone

27:09 - Tip #5 - Start Local and Start Small

30:44 - Tip #6 - Artists want to work with people they like

33:02 - Tip #7 - Quick turnaround time

36:07 - Presets are crucial

39:25 - Tip #8 - Be proactive about getting BTS moments

44:25 - Tip #9 - Move around the venue and get a variety of shots

45:31 - Tip #10 - Be nice, and network with other photographers

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

Today we welcome JT Barnett! JT is an ex professional hockey player turned entrepreneur, creator, TikTok guru and agency owner. We dive into the many career changes JT has had over the years, creating an adult TikTok content house, and as of most recently, creating a full blown TikTok agency. We've been waiting for this episode for a while and think you guys are going to love it!

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We get it... Every camera brand and their mother is just releasing cameras left and right, and you might be a little confused as to which one you should buy. Well, wonder no more because this is our full in-depth guide to what camera you should buy in 2023.

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Welcome back to the 505 PODCAST! On today's episode we talk about what it's like flying private with the Los Angeles Lakers, crashing drones, and how we navigate the NEW social media and monetize our following.

As always, we are always open to your feedback. Please DM us on Instagram if there is anything you want to hear on the pod. We want this to be a hub for creatives, a place we can share our stories, and bring on inspiring guests.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

We wanted to try a little something different on this episode of the pod. We recently watched The Colin and Samir show with Hasan Minhaj, and they were just dropping gem after gem, and we wanted to give our take on the things they were talking about. Let us know if you like this format of podcast!

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What's going on Rock Nation, today we welcome Duncan Heger! Duncan is a commercial and documentary filmmaker with a focus on storytelling that connects with today’s audiences. From working with Will Ferrell, to creating impactful content for brands like the American Red Cross, Duncan combines tradition with a modern, social-first approach. His work is not just seen - it’s felt and remembered, making a meaningful impression whether on the NFL’s big stage or a coveted film festival.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:48 - Intro

3:25 - One Handed Crack

4:56 - Gettired Hired to Direct Will Ferrell

6:52 - Explaining a Tech Scout

7:43 - The Process of Working with a Writer

10:12 - “Messi is going to shit his pants when he sees this”

10:58 - LAFC X Will Ferrell Spot

12:38 - The Lighting Setup

13:19 - Gear Used for the LAFC X Will Ferrell spot

13:33 - Lexar

15:07 - Location of LAFC X Will Ferrell spot

15:31 - Duncan’s role in set design

16:54 - Fangirling over Will Ferrell

18:00 - What it’s like to Direct Will Ferrell

19:42 - How Duncan got his start with filmmaking

20:54 - Working with people who are more talented than you

22:12 - Duncan’s Pre-Production process

23:55 - Outsourcing work as a Director

25:20 - How Duncan started working with Stadium

28:21 - Reviewing a Director’s Treatment

29:24 - Duncan’s Inspo Database

30:02 - How Danny makes his Director’s Treatments

30:38 - Most important pieces for a Director’s Treatment

33:01- More about Director Treatment

34:05 - Director Treatment Approach

35:37 - Look and Feel

35:42 - How Duncan got into Documentary Filmmaking

37:18 - Script

39:05 - Advice for conducting interviews

41:14 - Director Treatment: Location

42:21 - Knowing when to fight for creative ideas as a Director

44:12 - Why Martin Scorsese is the GOAT

44:42 - What Duncan has pulled from other sets he’s been on

49:35 - Director’s Treatment: Cinematography & Edit

50:47 - Explaining a Director’s Cut

53:21 - Duncan’s role in the editing process as a Director

54:50 - What Duncan would have changed in the LAFC x Will Ferrell spot

56:45 - Breaking down a Director’s Reel

59:50 - Why Thumbnails are so important

1:00:45 - How important Social Media is to Duncan as a Director

1:04:30 - Directing Jared Leto

1:05:50- Improving with Will Ferrell

1:06:33 - What hard skills Directors need to know

1:09:18 - Personal goals Duncan has for Directing

1:09:49 - How the Film Festival Circuit works

1:12:00 - Most important crew members for a set

1:13:16 - Duncan’s preference in cinematography styles

1:13:59 - How to become repped by a production company

1:15:24 - How a Director wins work

1:20:17 - How working with Stadium helped Duncan as a Director

1:22:33 - Advice to your 18 year old self

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Today we welcome back Jack Cook! Since we first spoke to Jack over a year ago, he has turned his daily TikTok vlogs into his full-time career. He shares his secrets as to what actually goes into making his vlogs, and shares tips all creators can implement into their content to tell better stories.

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Well rocks... The time has come for me to walk away from being Loud Luxury's photographer. Let me explain why, and what I've learned along this journey.

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This is your year ROCK! To start taking social media seriously, build up your personal brand and grow a dedicated following! We're deep diving into our top 15 tips as to how to DOMINATE social media today. Enjoy!

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! Today we welcome Alex Romo. Alex is a very talented travel filmmaker, who has not only traveled to what seems like most of the world, but has also produced work for some of the biggest brands such as Red Bull, MVMT, Google, Panasonic, & GoPro, just to name a few. Alex talks about being the first of his family to graduate college, inspiring people with his films, and his secret to how he became a full-time travel filmmaker. If you wanna learn how to travel with your camera for a living, this is episode for you!

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Roc Nation, today we welcome Alex Subers. Alex spent 5 years shooting for the Philadelphia 76ers, and recently transitioned into shooting and strategizing content for Fanatics. Alex recently had the opportunity to shoot his second SLAM Magazine cover for Tyrese Maxey, the first one being for James Harden. Due to the nature of his job, Alex is around a lot of high profile athletes and celebrities, so we discuss how to navigate those situations. We've been wanting to have Alex on for a while, so we are stoked to finally have made it happen!

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

You asked, and you shall receive. Today's episode is all about business!

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What's up Rock Nation! You asked, and we answered! Enjoy our second ever Q&A

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Roc Nation, what a year it has been! The growth we saw in 2023 was INSANE, and it really feels like we're just getting started. Hopefully these goal settings tips help you guys plan out your goals for 2024 in a strategic way, and help you guys crush 2024! LET'S GET ITTTT

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Timestamps:

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of the 505 Podcast! Today marks a special day, because we made it to episode 20! And you already know we had to come with a BANGER guest for our 20th episode.

Danilo Lewis is one of music's best photographers. Having shot acts such as The Chainsmokers, Justin Bieber, Drake, Zedd, and Steve Aoki just to name a few, Danilo is a veteran in the game. We got to talk about making the move out to LA from DC, what it's like being on a world tour, and learning the ins and outs of this industry. Danilo dropped some serious gems this episode, so sit back and enjoy.

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Have you ever wanted to pack up all your stuff and just move to a different country? Well that's exactly what today's guest, Claire Lejeune, did. In today's episode, we touch on why Claire decided to leave her life in LA behind, mistakes beginner photographers make, and her experience starting a creative podcast

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Welcome back to Episode 98 of The 505 Podcast. Today we welcome Brendon Hayward. Brendon is an ex pro skater, who has a deep desire for travel and adventure. After tearing his ACL twice, and retiring from pro skateboarding, he wasn't sure what life had in store for him. We dive into the "ah-ha" moment Brendon had that gave him the clarity he was searching for to pursue his passions, and turn it into his career. After seven years of planning, he just pulled off one of his craziest stunts yet! In Brazil, he took a halfpipe 8,000 feet in the air via hot air balloon and skated it! This episode is jam packed with adventure.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

We have a fun episode for you guys today. A few of us caught The Vid over the holidays, but it was worth it. We break down what our go-to gear would be to shoot each of our fields, and then we get into a fun game of OVERRATED/UNDERRATED. To finish off, we discuss how we all deal with imposter syndrome and what we do when the creative juices aren't flowing.

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WHAT'S GOOD ROCKS!! Episode 2 of Rock Talk coming at ya. On this episode, Brayden talks about his time in Vegas for Summer League, Chase goes to Seattle for a massive car production, and Kostas talks about feeling burnt out from tour life.

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What's up Rock Nation, today we're talking about positioning. Today we cover why positioning is so important, what people get wrong when it comes to positioning, and how you can separate yourself from the competition through becoming a specialist. We know how talented most of you are, but the business side of being a creator can be challenging. We hope today helps you think about your creative business, and how you can improve your positioning to attract more and better clients!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:15 - One Handed Crack

2:05 - Positioning Explained

4:04 - Who do you want to serve?

6:04 - How we got to work with Mercedes Benz

7:19 - Brands want specialists

8:39 - Dream Client Accelerator

11:08 - What happens when you’re poorly positioned

12:18 - You’re leaving money on the table

12:50 - Value Based Pricing

14:12 - You need to be asking high quality questions

14:37 - You want to aim to be in the top 5%

15:24 - Quality is expected

16:22 - The biggest way to separate yourself from the competition

17:28 - Brayden’s competitive advantage

18:45 - S.W.A.T. analysis

20:26 - Fine Dining VS buffet

21:15 - Marketing yourself becomes easier when you specialize

21:39 - Building Trust with clients

23:09 - Provide an experience

25:45 - You can provide multiple services, but you need to be deep in one

26:25 - The four fears of specialization

26:53 - Why you won’t miss out on opportunities if you specialize

28:13 - Perceived Higher Value allows you to charge more for your work

28:52 - Too many options, leads to buyers confusion

30:17 - Referrals

32:47 - Mastery brings satisfaction

35:04 - Everyone starts somewhere

38:36 - Find a mentor

39:44 - Why “I don’t know how” is Bullsh*t

44:04 - How you can Reposition yourself

49:27 - How you can Reposition the competition

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What's up Rock Nation, today is all about how to make more money as a creator. You asked, and we answered. Let us know what you think of our answers, and if you have any other questions, leave them in the comments!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

0:30 - Intro

1:12 - One Handed Crack

2:42 - Chase has road rage

6:03 - Our horse racing mini doc

6:45 - Question 1: How to attract new freelance work

10:00 - Question 2: Not inspired to create your own work

11:15 - Question 3: Dream One Handed Crack Collab

12:15 - Artlist

13:46 - Question 4: How to get out of the trap of lowering your fees

18:30 - Question 5: Biggest career mistake and what did you learn from it?

20:41 - Question 6: Systems and processes for scaling

22:31 - Question 7: Post shoot process

25:10 - Question 8: Toughest point in your creative journey

29:15 - Question 9: Struggling to balance a full-time job and media company

30:53 - Question 10: How to keep climbing in this industry as an introvert

33:38 - Question 11: How to raise your rates for current and new clients

36:10 - Question 12: How to get rid of clients that keep asking for free work

37:58 - Question 13: Advice to get collegiate media access

39:07 - Question 14: How do I expand my business without stepping on other people's toes?

40:29 - Question 15: What is the simplest way to organize making content?

41:12 - Question 16: Where do you see the pod in 10 years?

43:48 - Question 17: Best inspo for travel videos

45:30 - Question 18: Realistic path to becoming a professional basketball/sports videographer

47:09 - Question 19: Do you plan edits before/while shooting?

47:49 - Question 20: Is it better to make content aimed at potential clients or followers?

48:50 - Question 21: How would you go about networking for a specific niche?

49:54 - Question 22: How to hire someone to help scale your business

51:59 - Question 23: How to rebrand for 2025?

52:45 - Question 24: Part-time job or fullsend freelance?

53:08 - Question 25: Finances and taxes - How to survive as a freelancer?

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WHAT'S GOOD ROCKS!! We know we were gone for 2 weeks but we're back! The kids have been busy, but we wanted to try a new series called "Rock Talk" where we just sit down and catch up and fill you guys in on what's been going on in our lives as of late. Let us know what your thoughts are on this new series, because we want to start ripping these more often.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

Making Six-Figures as a creative can seem unattainable when first starting out. We wanted to provide you guys with practical steps to take, to run your business in a way to best set yourself up for success. We go over Positioning, Portfolio, and Pitching - The 3 important P's that we feel lead to landing bigger clients on retainer, and in turn, allow you to make six-figures as a creative.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

We get a ton of messages from you guys, asking us how you can do what we do. And while you don't need to live in LA to make it as a creator, we know a lot of you guys would like to do so. Today we weigh in and give you our advice and some tips if you'd like to move to a big city, and make it as a creator.

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Welcome back to the 505 PODCAST! On today's episode Chase almost kills a girl with a sandwich, Kostas talks about shooting mainstage EDC for Loud Luxury, and the boys discuss working on their first project all together - shooting for 1800 Tequila.

As always, we are always open to your feedback. Please DM us on Instagram if there is anything you want to hear on the pod. We want this to be a hub for creatives, a place we can share our stories, and bring on inspiring guests.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

Today Kostas and Fig hold down the fort while Chase is out of town on a shoot. You guys gave us some amazing questions on our stories and we wanted to answer them on today's show. Lots of fun topics and we appreciate you guys continuing to support us in everything that we do. This is only the beginning! 

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

Today, we have a special guest on the pod, Evan Tanaka. Evan is an incredible photographer and videographer, who has really found his niche within the product photography space. We talk about how Evan picked up a camera for the first time at 25, out of necessity and not curiosity. We also go into what it was like being laid off from his full-time job because of the pandemic, and why it was actually the best thing to happen to him. There are so many amazing nuggets of information in this episode, so please sit back and enjoy another episode of The 505 Pod!

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WHAT UP ROCKS! We just want to say thank you for all the support! We wanted to put together a compilation of some of our favorite moments from this past year to cap off season one. We're going to be taking some time to revamp the pod a little. So just know when we come back for season two, the pod will be even better!

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What's up Rock Nation! We're back with another Rock Talk. On today's EP we talk about our 30 for 30 social media challenge, Kostas going to Cabo for vacation, Brayden's 3rd installment of his sports filmmaking course, and Chase's 5 day million dollar shoot experience!

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Roc Nation, do we have a special one for you today! On today's episode, we welcome the legend Shortstache. He's built an incredible personal brand over the years and is well known for the incredible colors and tones in his photos (if you know, you know). He recently finished his first short film, Along The Way, which will be out on YouTube later this year. We asked him about what went into making the film, what he learned from his first short film, and why he filmed it in Norway. He also shared the struggles he's been facing lately about feeling complacent, and not feeling as though he is doing enough meaningful work. This is our longest episode to date, and one of our personal favorites!

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

There's a rock missing, but that's probably why this episode is so good. Kostas and Chase share some embarrassing stories from college, and then discuss the pros and cons of going to college. There's a lot of debate around whether or not college is worth it these days, especially if you are pursuing a career as a creative. So we wanted to weigh in and give our opinions.

Let us know in the comments - Do YOU feel college is worth it, and why?

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ROCK NATION WE ARE BACK!!! Boy do we have a lot to talk about!

First off, we just want to say thank you so much for the support on Season 1. This journey has been incredible, and we truly feel like we are just getting started! If you have watched only one clip, or every single episode we've put out, we appreciate you! The messages we've received over the past year+ have been unreal!

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On today's episode, we welcome 2 very special guests. Canadian superstar DJ's LOUD LUXURY! We know them as Joe and Andrew around here though. You most likely have heard their SMASH HIT, Body, which is 10x platinum in Canada. And if you’re a fan of the pod, you know these are the guys Kostas spends his weekends with, traveling around and shooting their shows.

This episode has been a long time coming, and we are so happy to finally be putting it out for you!

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! This week, we're taking back to the basics. We wanted to give you tips on the very basics of film and photography. We hit on some must know rules, when/how to break those rules, and what makes a shot cinematic.

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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we’re joined by Eric Floberg. Eric is a filmmaker and YouTuber passionate about finances and helping other creators build sustainable careers by mastering both their craft and their finances. Over the years, he has built a thriving career combining his love for filmmaking with smart financial strategies, helping other creators achieve financial freedom while doing what they love. In this episode, we dive into his journey as a filmmaker, his approach to personal finance, and how he balances creativity with business. Eric shares valuable insights on growing a YouTube channel, making money as a creative, and building a sustainable career in the industry.

Check out Eric here:

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

0:33 - Intro

1:00 - One Handed Crack

2:10 - Eric’s net worth

3:53 - Eric’s biggest stream of income

5:19 - Money mistakes creators make

7:16 - Dream Client Accelerator

7:49 - Eric’s financial advice to young creatives

10:41 - Good vs. Bad Debt

13:07 - What Eric learned from his mentors about money

15:17 - Eric’s real estate goals

18:39 - Stop trading your time for money

23:21 - Eric’s early relationship with money

29:46 - “I don’t make enough to save”

34:09 - Living and dying by brand deals

37:55 - The power in saying no

40:49 - Having a team vs. solopreneur

45:43 - No one’s on top forever

49:33 - Floberg Runs

53:52 - Eric’s marathon journey

56:33 - Running PR’s

58:36 - Creating running content vs. filmmaking content

1:01:19 - Pressure of posting weekly

1:03:12 - Monetizing differently for Floberg Runs

1:07:32 - Why BPN gets it as a brand

1:11:25 - No one knows Eric’s a filmmaker in the running community

1:12:26 - High quality running content

1:15:35 - The landscape of “Filmmaker YouTube”

1:19:07 - What and how much is enough?

1:28:15 - Moving Still

1:32:43 - Forming a relationship with Joe Greer

1:36:36 - Documentary advice

1:40:16 - Advice to your 18 year old self

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What's up Rock Nation, today we're breaking down how we're approaching social media in 2025. Let us know which tip or strategy is your favorite, and if you're team short form or long form.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - One Handed Crack

1:25 - "If you do not attack social in these next five years, you will pay the consequences”

3:06 - Should you niching down?

5:26 - Dial in your positioning

6:39 - Create Content That Feels Native to the Platform

7:59 - How to win on Linkedin

12:39 - Tips for native platform posting

13:54 - Short-Form for Growth, Long-Form for Trust

17:01 - Confirming the click through YouTube Titles + Thumbnail

19:07 - Series content is making waves

21:44 - Remember that YouTube is a search engine

23:37 - Use a call to action

24:01 - Show More Personality, Less Over-Produced Content

25:50 - Post Less, But Make Each Post More Intentional

28:55 - Overcoming burnout

29:51 - Micro-Niching Will Beat Generalized Content

31:40 - Lean into the Data (Without Letting the Algorithm Control You)

32:38 - One for them, one for you

33:51 - Prioritize Consistency Over Bursts of Inspiration

36:38 - Instagram Stories hack

37:59 - Master the Art of Repackaging Content

39:02 - How to repurpose long form content

40:22 - Keep a content bank

42:42 - Build a Community, Not Just an Audience

46:05 - Take Control of Your Audience (Don't Rely on Social Media!)

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Today we welcome Tej Patel! Tej is a photographer and filmmaker from Dallas, Texas. He’s made content for the NFL, NBA, a plethora of musicians, and is the creator of the viral sound “So you’re an artist.”

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Kane Kallaway. Kane is a short form content master, and has documented his journey of going full time as a creator for a full year through his weekly newsletter, Blueprint. Kane is one of the most analytical guests we've had on when it comes to content, and truly knows what makes a piece of content viral. We love his thought process when it comes to being a creator, and how he looks at his journey in decades, instead of months or years.

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1:27 - Intro

2:50 - One Handed Crack

4:25 - Kane’s decision to go full time with content

5:12 - Kane’s Newsletter “Blueprint”

7:29 - Clarity comes from writing

8:09 - The real challenge with consistency

8:59 - Kane’s daily routine

11:33 - To win, you have to go native on every platform

13:07 - Kane’s editing process

14:06 - Kane’s journey to becoming a full time creator

17:14 - How long Kane let himself fail

19:07 - You need delusion self belief

20:35 - You need something to run from to become successful

23:06 - Tracking analytics weekly keeps you honest

25:11 - How Kane deals with inconsistent income as a creator

26:49 - You have to pick the game you want to play

30:11 - You can either set your purpose, or have a purpose set for you

30:44 - Business model vs lifestyle fit

31:58 - 505 Media Consulting Session

38:23 - Things 505 is doing well VS not

39:41 - Attribution of Fandom

42:31 - How often a creator should post

48:02 - How in tune is kane with his followers

48:25 - What META/Facebook is doing with A.I.

50:09 - Kane’s current content output

52:02 - Kane’s future B2B business idea

52:37 - The best use case for A.I. currently

53:42 - Claude 3.5 (Better than Chat GPT)

57:19 - Are we all F*CKED because of A.I.?

1:00:50 - How Kane got to Interview Mark Zuckerberg

1:02:33 - Biggest takeaway from the Mark Zuckerberg Podcast

1:04:15 - How nervous Kane was to interview Zuck

1:04:51 - What questions Kane prepared for Zuck

1:05:26 - Mark Zukerbergs Hawaii ranch

1:06:04 - Kane is now besties with Zuck

1:06:51 - Why Linkedin is a gold mine for creators

1:10:45 - Why Kane is in the top 100 in the world at short form content

1:11:46 - What makes something go viral

1:16:13 - Using references for A.I. for better outputs

1:16:52 - How the biggest brands are implementing A.I.

1:18:58 - Connecting with other creators IRL

1:22:26 - The losses Kane took in the past year

1:23:24 - Thinking in decades

1:24:42 - Kane’s Controversial Take on Goals

1:25:53 - Lebron’s words of wisdom

1:27:04 - Kane grew up with Lebron

1:29:30 - Do Interesting things to attract interesting people

1:31:29 - Every business has 3 main rules

1:34:38 - Kane’s uncertain future

1:36:59 - Advice to your 18 year old self

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Daniel Priestley. Daniel is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has built and sold several successful businesses and written 5 books on starting and scaling businesses. If you're looking to level up your creative business, this is the episode for you!

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0:00 - Trailer

1:18 - Intro

2:35 - One Handed Crack

4:12 - Key Person of Influence Explained

5:40 - How DP coined Key Person of Influence

9:20 - Running ads before social media

10:51 - Seeing major success at an early age

12:30 - Find what works, and repeat that

15:06 - You have to provide value first

17:10 - The First P - Pitching

18:56 - You don’t become rich by being seen as a Worker Bee

20:36 - How to be seen as a Key Person of Influence

23:36 - How to refine your pitch

27:44 - The 3 different types of pitches

30:30 - The Second P - Publishing

33:39 - The Superman Principle

36:33 - The 7-11-4 Framework for Publishing

39:58 - The 7-11-4 Framework for Podcasting

42:16 - Choose how you brainwash yourself

43:58 - The Third P - Product (Ecosystem)

45:11 - You have to stop selling time for money

46:52 - When you should start selling a product

48:43 - The most successful creatives are great at business

49:41 - The 4 products of a successful Product Ecosystem

51:29 - Building a waitlist is the key to a successful product launch

55:23 - Sell FIRST, then build

58:08 - The Fourth P - Profile

59:58 - How to land public speaking engagements

1:01:59 - The biggest mistakes people make when selling

1:04:14 - The Fifth P - Partnerships

1:06:34 - How the wrong partnerships can hurt creators

1:07:32 - Playing the multiplying game with partnerships

1:10:35 - Brayden got a $163 parking ticket

1:12:11 - Live Workshop

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome the legendary MTVJesse. Jesse is well-known for his time with NELK and building the empire of FULL SEND merch. After seven years of partying and pranking people for a living, Jesse decided to walk away from the company he build from the company he build from the ground up. We talked to Jesse's about his new venture's, Sunday and Bloody Sunday, and what life has been like post NELK.

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0:00 - Trailer

1:15 - Intro

3:05 - One Handed Crack

4:18 - Jesse talks his new warehouse studio

5:14 - Choosing a specific green for Sunday

6:43 - What Jesse learned from NELK’s marketing

8:33 - When the idea for Sunday started

10:24 - Jesse was playing a character for seven years

12:28 - Creating the Sh*thole series

14:12 - Creating content for the audience vs. for yourself

16:10 - How the Sunday team works together

17:08 - Sunday vs. Bloody Sunday explained

19:59 - What brands mess up with marketing

21:52 - What motivates Jesse now

24:26 - Why Jesse makes such high quality clothing

25:47 - Why Drop Style marketing works with clothing

28:05 - When 10 Minutes determines the whole brands success

29:10 - Terrible fashion trends

31:36 - Creating a brand around a specific pantone color

33:53 - How Jesse measures success

35:07 - What Jesse’s struggled with regarding Sunday

37:04 - Building company culture

39:02 - Cliques are the most dangerous thing for a company

41:29 - Why NELK decided to first make merch

44:47 - Getting recognized in the early days of NELK

45:58 - RONA SEASON

48:28 - How Jesse comes up with the marketing for his brands

50:14 - Selling out Sunday’s first drop

52:27 - The turning point for Jesse and Sunday

53:47 - Biggest boxing upset

55:00 - Turning a first time buyer into a loyal customer

57:36 - Paid ads vs organic content

1:02:41 - Where Jesse draws his inspo

1:03:39 - Jesse’s best flatground trick

1:04:44 - How to reinvent yourself

1:08:36 - Jesse’s Daily Routine

1:14:47 - Why we’re craving in person connection

1:17:21 - Some Kids launching in Zumiez

1:20:48 - Does Jesse worry about burning out

1:21:54 - Advice to your 18 year old self

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What's going on Rocks, we have an absolute banger of an episode for you guys. We're breaking down our top 10 tips for creating a personal brand. Personal brand is so important, and is something we believe you should integrate and think about when running your business as a creative.

If you want an episode on how to GROW your personal brand on social media, let us know in the comments.

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Roc Nation, welcome back to EP 83! Kostas went to band camp, so we're discussing everything Adobe announced at Adobe MAX 2023. We're curious though, which update are you MOST excited about?!

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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we're sitting down with the internet’s best friend, JB Copeland. If you've ever scrolled past one of his videos, chances are, you stopped, laughed, and thought, damn, that’s so true. JB has a way of capturing the little moments we all experience but never put into words. His content isn’t just viral—it’s relatable in a way that makes you feel like he’s speaking directly to you.

Whether he's breaking down life’s everyday struggles or dropping advice that actually hits, JB has built a community by keeping it real. No fluff, no fake guru nonsense—just honest, refreshing takes that make you think and keep you coming back for more. Today, we’re diving into how he does it, why his content resonates so deeply, and what creators can learn from his approach.

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0:00 - Trailer

0:18 - Intro

0:57 - One Handed Crack

1:37 - How Jb gained 2 million followers

8:42 - The moment Jb decided to take action

14:34 - How to change your inner dialogue to be more positive

18:41 - Getting caught in the comparison trap

21:30 - Showing up authentically online

24:55 - Having an abundance mindset

28:52 - There is no wasted time

31:25 - You’re not behind in life

36:43 - Everything is actually perfect

39:25 - Not being accepted by your friends and family

45:05 - How to build confidence

47:27 - Balancing growth as a creator while staying authentic

53:10 - We need to give ourselves grace

57:22 - Making money from your art is not bad

1:02:30 - Artists deserve to be paid

1:04:22 - Passing the torch of information

1:09:25 - How to share your message with the world

1:15:21 - Don’t let perfect stop you from starting

1:17:24 - Everyone has a unique story to share

1:18:16 - Common mistakes people make with content

1:23:00 - This storm is here to cleanse you, not destroy you

1:28:58 - How Jb comes out with ideas for content

1:30:46 - Remove the friction when creating content

1:33:16 - Jb’s new brand

1:36:18 - Advice to your 18 year old self

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Omar Eltakrori. Omar is a multifaceted content creator, entrepreneur, content coach, and pastor with a passion for helping others thrive. Recently, he embarked on a transformative journey, elevating both his personal brand and business by launching his podcast and coaching fellow entrepreneurs. Through his content, Omar empowers businesses and brands to amplify their impact using the power of video. His promise is simple yet profound: every video you watch will deliver actionable value to enhance your life and business.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

0:33 - Intro

2:06 - One Handed Crack

2:58 - Omar’s decision to start his podcast

5:25 - What Omar learned working at Think Media

8:28 - Artlist

9:09 - How Omar got into coaching

11:37 - How fulfilling educating is

14:18 - An overwhelmed person does NOT take action

15:29 - What most people get wrong when creating content

18:02 - Omar’s YouTube packaging strategy

24:35 - Clickbait isn’t a bad thing

26:15 - Video vs audio only podcasts

28:05 - Reasons come before results

29:08 - Short Term vs. Long Term success

30:07 - Omar paid Myron Golden $55,000 for coaching (twice)

34:34 - You don’t pay for stuff, you pay for speed

35:47 - Omar’s breakthrough that allowed him to charge more

40:58 - Omar’s limiting beliefs

43:02 - You don’t have to work hard to make a lot of money

44:05 - You can charge more if you deliver results quicker

45:37 - Content creation is wealth creation

47:47 - How Gary Vee gave Omar clarity on Personal Brand

49:24 - Omar explains what a personal brand is

50:09 - What people get wrong about personal brand

51:33 - Why Omar loves coaching

52:40 - Who and when to hire for your business

55:09 - Even 40 year olds want to create content nowadays

56:18 - What Gen Z doesn’t realize

57:42 - You have more time than you think

1:01:07 - You have to put your time in

1:01:55 - What platform should people focus on

1:08:37 - Omar’s systems for success

1:09:14 - Omar’s webinar strategy

1:10:38 - Lead magnets

1:13:07 - Why Omar loves teaching live

1:14:43 - You have to be intentionally consistent

1:17:12 - Finding a niche vs. being the niche

1:19:18 - What Omar wants to improve in 2025

1:20:53 - Advice to your 18 year old self

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What's up Rock Nation, today we're breaking down how creators like Ryan Trahan, Mr. Beast, Mark Rober, Christian Guzman, Nick Bare, Logan Paul, Jake Paul, and Emma Chamberlain are all disrupting industries with their creator lead businesses. How are they doing it? Creating an audience through their content and building in public. We give you a look into their marketing playbook, how and why it's working for them, and how you can take what they're doing and apply it to your own business.

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0:00 - Trailer

0:52 - One Handed Crack

1:51 - The Era of the YouTube CEO

2:45 - Minted NYC

4:18 - Being a Youtuber is NOT simple

6:45 - 5 Key Points

8:08 - Chris Do “Authenticity”

8:35 - Audience Engagement

9:31 - How to Create Relatability

11:50 - Share What You Are Going Through

14:44 - You Are a Media Company, Not a Brand

15:42 - Motion Array

16:55 - Ryan Trahan

22:05 - Mark Rober

27:42 - Nick Bare

34:50 - Christian Guzman

43:10 - Building a Business with Passion

43:33 - SHAKE IT UP

44:10 - They Blocked Out the Noise

44:35 - Now is the Best Time to Disrupt

45:30 - Connect w/ Fig on LinkedIn!

46:00 - Drop a Like/Sub if Enjoyed!

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of "The 505 Podcast." This week we bring on Kyle Houck, a photographer and video director who is based in Los Angeles. Kyle''s style is very unique and it can be seen across of the different aspects of his work.

We apologize for the late upload please forgive us. We will see you all next Wednesday!

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

Today we welcome a man of many talents. Not only is he an incredible photographer, videographer, and producer, but he’s gone viral on the internet more times than anyone we know. And not to mention, a spike ball savant. He is the man behind the magic of the internet’s biggest magician, Zach King. So, if you want to know what the secret sauce to going viral on the internet is, this is the episode for you!

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Insta: https://www.instagram.com/natenorell/

TikTok: @NateNorell

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Kostas FINALLY got the invite, Chase went hiking, Brayden hung out with the Rocks, and Kian DROPPED OUT of school! This is a fun Rock Talk, so grab some pop corn, sit back, and enjoy!

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Timestamps:

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

Creators Interviewed:

https://www.instagram.com/nicolaschae/

https://www.instagram.com/mattykay/

https://www.instagram.com/arijelkins/

https://www.instagram.com/artofvisuals/

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TikTok:

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Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

Rock nation welcome back to episode 66 of The 505 Podcast. Today we welcome a special guest. He’s a Filmmaker, Director, Agency Owner, all around social media beast. He’s got blonde hair and jumps out of planes on Mondays just for fun. Please welcome JEREMIAH DAVIS!!

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This is the first podcast from space! Makes sense since were going to the moon. Today's pod we dive deep into Apple's branding and marketing strategies, and explain how to incorporate this into the content you make.

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If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Roc Nation, welcome back to Episode 80 of the 505 Podcast! On today's episode we welcome Devin L'Amoreaux. Devin is one of the most talented Soccer Photographers in the game and partner in Starting Eleven Media Agency Last year he had the chance to travel all the way to Qatar for the World Cup and document Argentina's historic run to win it all. He was also commissioned recently to shoot the cover of the new EA Sports FC 24 game. This conversation is a long one, so make yourself comfortable and enjoy!

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Timestamps:

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

Check out Devin here!

https://www.instagram.com/devinlamoreaux/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/startingeleven.us/?hl=en

https://www.devinlamoreaux.com/

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TikTok:

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome the master of personal branding, Chris Do. Chris is someone we've been following for a very long time, and have learned so much from. Whether it's how to hone in on your superpower and master your personal brand, or knowing what questions to ask on a discovery call, Chris knows exactly how to run a successful creative business. You may want to watch this one twice!

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Check out Chris here:

https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/

https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/

https://www.youtube.com/ @thefutur 

Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:40 - Intro

2:58 - One Handed Crack

4:44 - What is a Personal Brand

5:10 - Being Authentic in your Content

7:15 - What it means to be Authentic

9:28 - Followers vs Personal Brand

12:02 - Aspirational Brand Buying

13:17 - Chris’ intro into Creating Content

18:21 - How The Futur was created

19:35 - Navigating tough times in the beginning

20:55 - Creating value driven content

24:53 - Everyone needs one truth sayer in your life

26:31 - Chris’ 3 F’s Approach to tell better stories

31:11 - Chris’ low friction approach to content

34:11 - Carousel posts on Instagram changed everything

38:56 - How Chris’ team changed with The Futur rebrand

41:29 - Organic vs paid reach

42:48 - How to get into being a coach

43:27 - Chris’s issue with online coaching “guru’s”

45:40 - Chris wants all the smoke

47:35 - Why you should always credit the source of information

48:57 - How to identify your superpower

54:16 - Value Based Pricing

58:34 - Major Brand Redesigns

1:01:20 - Role Play with Chris, Brayden, and Chase

1:14:20 - Price Objection Handling

1:20:07 - What to do when you NEED the new client

1:22:06 - “It’s TOO Expensive”

1:22:55 - How to charge more

1:25:31 - How to determine the value of your work

1:28:24 - Advice to your 18 year old self

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Sarina Soriano to the show! Sarina was born and raised in San Jose, California and has always been passionate and involved in sports. Her tenacity led her to become the first female Senior Producer for the San Francisco 49ers, also making her one of the first Latina cinematographers in the NFL. She works in 49ers Studios where she creates content for the San Francisco 49ers website and social media channels. She is a two-time Emmy Award winner in the following categories: "Best in Craft Achievement Photographer/Editor Spanish: Sarina Soriano" and "Best Sport's Program Live or Post-Produced: 49 Hours."

Check out Sarina here:

https://www.instagram.com/sarinasoriano_/

https://www.sarinasoriano.com/

The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders

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Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

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Concert Photography Masterclass:

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Chase’s Totality LUT pack:

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COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

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Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

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15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:05 - Rock Talk

2:04 - Sarina Joins

4:13 - How Sarina Got Started

6:13 - Her Inner Battles

7:54 - Marketing Herself as a Content Creator

8:45 - Working in a Male-Dominated Industry

11:15 - Mentoring Younger Women

12:55 - How the 49ers Have Helped Her

14:45 - Shooting an NFL Game

16:30 - Where to be for Kickoff

19:02 - Mic’ing Up NFL Players

22:00 - Shooting First Home Game

23:56 - Being a Lifeline to the Fans

24:54 - Typical Aperture for NFL Game

26:50 - Settings Talk

27:19 - Positioning on the Field

28:46 - Her Go-To Piece of Equipment

29:20 - Amateur vs Pro Shooter

30:15 - Anticipating Shots

31:45 - Shooting Pregame

32:45 - Her Favorite Shot

36:20 - How to Get a Job in Sports

41:10 - Gauging Success

44:00 - Transitioning to Directing

46:40 - Building Relationships with Players

49:35 - Winning Emmys

52:30 - Her Schedule is CRAZY

55:55 - How to Balance

57:50 - Recharging

59:10 - Doing it ALL

1:00:00 - Her Brand Partnerships

1:01:25 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

1:02:53 - Sticking to a Posting Schedule

1:03:28 - Her Future

1:04:43 - Advice to her 18 Y/O Self

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

Today Fig and Chase hold down the fort while Kostas is out surfing in Bali. You guys loved the last time we talked about tips for creating your personal so today we dive into how to GROW that personal brand. We dive into the different apps you should be paying attention to and some individuals that have really used their personal brands to create media empires.

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Our first guest of season 3 is someone we've admired for a while. Jakob Owens is a talented filmmaker from Arizona, who has spent the last decade focused on creating amazing videos and building businesses within the filmmaking space. With Tropic Colour and Prism Lens FX, he's tackled both digital assets and physical products. It's rare you get a chance to tap into the mind of someone who has built multiple seven figure businesses, so this episode is a special one for us!

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Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs

Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

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15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

https://bit.ly/42sNdej

COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

Roc Nation, we decided to try something different out this week and review your work. Thanks to everyone that submitted! Sorry we couldn't look at everyone's work, there were too many submissions. BUT, if you enjoyed this episode and would like us to run it back, let us know!

The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide

Cop some Leisure Hydration here and get 15% off:

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Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:

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Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bhpho.to/46nmlx6

Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs

Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

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15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

https://bit.ly/42sNdej

COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

Today we welcome Jordan Kahana to the show. Jordan is a content creator and business owner from Chicago. He created a company called Stayamo which is a market place that pairs vacation rentals with creators from around the world.

As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

CHECK OUT STAYAMO:

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CHECK OUT JORDAN:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jordankahana/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordankahana

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! In today's pod we dive into ways that we all deal with creative burnout and how to find inspiration when it feels like nothing is clicking. We appreciate all of the support on the pods and can't wait to keep pumping out these weekly episodes!

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What's up Rock Nation, today we're talking about Kevin Kelly's theory of 1,000 true fans. The idea of 1,000,000 followers seems cool in theory, but to create a career out of this, you don't need 1,000,000 followers. You just need 1,000 true fans. We dive into what the theory is and how to garner a true fan.

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Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bhpho.to/46nmlx6

The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide

Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:

https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970

Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs

Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

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15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

https://bit.ly/42sNdej

COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/

TikTok:

Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/

Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

What's up Rock Nation! You asked, we answered. Please enjoy our 3rd Q&A!

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The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide

You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory Cards and Portable SSDs:

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Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs

Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

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15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

https://bit.ly/42sNdej

COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK

Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:36 - One Handed Crack

2:39 - Chase did Orange Theory

4:58 - Kostas pooped his pants

10:16 - Most used Social Media Platform

13:55 - The biggest game changer for you in stepping up your work or career?

18:18 - Pricing a Dynamic Sports Media Day

19:45 - Video Camera Upgrade

21:11 - Artlist

23:23 - Keeping track of shotlist

24:43 - New Zealand

24:51 - Job Searching Tips

27:58 - Remote Jobs

29:47 - How to Budget for Equipment

32:51 - Best way to develop a portfolio for a beginner

35:13 - How can you begin editing sports videos

37:39 - Chase’s LUTS

40:46 - Canon R5 OR Sony A7R

41:08 - What’s a memory that’s considered the good ole days

43:41 - Difference between a Videographer and Filmmaker

47:13 - The process on creating a shotlist

49:21 - DJI Drone ban

50:50 - How would you start out a channel and social media

51:34 - Is renting better than buying?

53:50 - How to approach clients with a following under 1,000

54:51 - Imposter syndrome

58:05 - How do you work with brands with no experience

1:00:08 - Tips for growing a Podcast

1:00:47 - Our Favorite Youtube editors

1:01:49 - Advice to our 18 year old self

1:03:46 - Deliverables for lakers game

1:04:14 - When’s the next portfolio review

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)

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Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/

TikTok:

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What's up Rock Nation, today we have a good ole fashion rock talk. Kostas and Brayden shot a brand deal for Mercedes, Chase made some LUTS, Brayden's going to a Idaho for a family ruinion, and Kostas is back on the road with Loud Luxury.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

1:41 - One handed crack

2:41 - Olympics

3:38 - Sharif Interrupts

4:14 - People aren’t subscribed

4:36 - Mercedes Shoot

7:40 - Shooting on a Probe Lens

8:46 - Filming out of a jeep

9:52 - Getting a massage in the Benz

10:26 - Brayden broke his Canon c70

12:56 - Chase’s broke a RED camera

13:53 - Why you need a minimum of 3 people to shoot cars

16:00 - Chase and Kostas are going to become car influencers

17:11 - How Chase has stepped up his car photo game

18:52 - Chase got called up to the A TEAM

19:30 - Kostas is bigger than Brandon

19:53 - Chase has been hitting the arm farm

20:04 - Brayden’s Family Reunion

22:41 - Kostas is shooting Lollapalooza

23:46 - Brayden couldn’t figure out how to use a GOPRO

25:34 - Chase’s new LUTS

28:08 - Kostas’s new Lightroom presets

28:33 - She didn’t know what instagram was?!

30:04 - Brayden’s Adobe nightmare

34:29 - Brayden of course didn’t get invited to Sony Kando

34:55 - Our biggest guest yet

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What’s up Rock Nation, today we welcome back Nate Norell and Dylan Bradshaw! Nate and Dylan teamed up to co-direct a commercial for the Doritos Super Bowl ad competition and they made TOP 3! If they win, not only does their ad play at the Super Bowl, but they win $1 million!

Voting is super easy! All you have to do is select their ad "Abduction" and enter your email. You can vote everyday, and every vote counts!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

0:31 - Intro

1:12 - One Handed Crack

2:18 - The Doritos Commercial Explained

3:14 - “Abducted” Commercial

3:44 - How to vote

4:42 - Commercial Breakdown: Computer screen VFX

5:33 - How they landed on the alien abduction concept

6:00 - Opening Shot lighting breakdown

7:07 - Computer Screen VFX breakdown

7:23 - Pre-production process

8:17 - Bringing your vision to life as a director

8:59 - How VFX changes a production

9:51 - How they pulled off the ragdoll scene

11:47 - The challenge of storytelling in only 30 seconds

12:32 - The importance of working with a team

13:50 - Shooting schedule

14:55 - Another VFX shot breakdown

17:07 - Making the submission deadline by ONE HOUR

19:47 - The power of making spec work

23:23 - What they learned from co-directing

28:42 - Gear used to shoot the commercial

29:25 - The ending punch line breakdown

32:57 - Rule of 3 in comedy

35:16 - Their marketing strategy

36:40 - The strategy behind viral content

40:05 - What winning will mean for their careers

42:37 - Going all in and betting on yourself

46:44 - What they will do with the $1,000,000 if they win

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Today we welcome Brendan North! Brendan is a fine art photographer who draws inspiration from current events, and creates thought provoking images. He got his start shooting big time influencers, when he first moved out to LA, and eventually landed the job of Logan Paul's daily vlog filmer. The past few years, Brendan has focused on pivoting his career, deep diving into the world of NFT's and fine art photography.

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Today we welcome Daniel Bennett! Daniel makes relatable comedy style videos on TikTok, where he amassed over 550,000 followers. He has leveraged his following and knowledge of branding and social media to consult for both brands and artists. He’s also now an aspiring marathon runner. Get ready to learn how you can leverage your knowledge of Social Media for big $ through consulting!

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Welcome back Rock Nation to Episode 78 of The 505 Podcast! He hails from the land of Newport Beach ,CA, he’s a storyteller, video producer, and photographer. He recently decided to leave his job shooting for the Miami Heat and become Tyler Hero's personal Content Director. If you're a hoops fan, you're going to love this one!

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of the 505 Podcast! The boys are finally back together and we catch up on what we've been up to the last few weeks - Kostas sending wrong links to clients, Brayden going on vacation with James bond, and Chase films Tiger Woods. To finish, we share our takeaways from the new Kanye documentary "Jeen-Yuhs".

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Today we welcome one of my talented creators out there, Nainoa Langer. Nainoa has been at this for a long time, and was at the forefront of the travel video space at a young age, when he was working with Beautiful Destinations. After a few years traveling the world with them, he decided to switch things up and dive into the music scene, where he linked up and started shooting for Illenium. He's been touring for a while, but focusing a lot of his efforts on getting his voice back and creating his own work again.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of the 505 Podcast! Today we have a very special guest, his name is Henry Ammann. Henry is one of Brayden’s good friends from school and this conversation dives back in time to how Henry got started shooting photography at the University of Oregon.

Henry has created for some of the most prestigious artists of our generation: Zhu, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X, and Bazzi to name a few. His style is unique and bold. Every photo is so distinct and he embodies everything in means to be a creative. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Henry. Please share a screenshot of the pod if you enjoyed this episode and we’ll see you all back next week!

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Welcome back to Episode 77 of The 505 Podcast, we have on the king of gaming setups, he’s a streamer, avid Tik Toker, he’s apart of the Tesla crew please give a warm welcome to CEDRICK PLAMO! 

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! In today's pod we dive into how to go about charging more for your creative work and when it's okay to take less. This pod is jam packed with value and Chase is finally back from his cross-country road trip!

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Roc Nation, welcome back to episode 67 of The 505 Podcast. Today’s guest hails from the land of Portland, Oregon. He’s a filmmaker, DP, YouTuber, and a Sony shooter. Ladies and gentleman, please welcome Ryan Kao.

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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we're sitting down with Jake Kassan. Jake is the founder of MVMT Watches, who built and sold his company for $300M, personally making $100M in the process. But after reaching what most would consider the pinnacle of success, he found himself lost - struggling with purpose, identity, and what came next.

In this episode, Jake opens up about the rise of MVMT and how he built a powerhouse brand from scratch, what it was like selling his company for $300 million, losing purpose after the sale, and how he rediscovered his passion through storytelling on YouTube.

This is one of the realest conversations we've had about success, identity, and reinvention. If you've ever wondered what happens after the big payday, this one's for you.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

0:27 - Intro

1:06 - One Handed Crack

1:35 - Making $100m to become a YouTuber

3:47 - Dream Client Accelerator

4:22 - The moment that defined Jake’s new future

8:02 - Artlist

8:36 - Having purpose is everything

11:59 - Was Jake happy while building MVMT

14:04 - Jake’s struggle with panic attacks

17:34 - Advice from other founders

19:30 - How relationships with friends and family changed after selling MVMT

22:47 - The freedom of creating now without expectations

24:48 - What Jake hopes people take away from his videos

27:13 - Jake’s favorite part of making YouTube videos

28:53 - How Jake structures his day

30:09 - What Jake learned from MVMT that he’s bringing to his YouTube channel

31:35 - Taking calculated risks

32:55 - When Jake knew MVMT was going to be massive

34:13 - Jake’s favorite aspect of building MVMT

38:39 - Why Jake chose to create a brand around watches

41:29 - Funding the business through credit cards

42:33 - MVMT was at the forefront of influencer marketing

44:08 - The failed Kylie Jenner collaboration

46:35 - Could Jake do it all over again

47:45 - Jake’s desire to mentor other founders

49:32 - The strategy for repeat customers

51:13 - Discussing the sell with his cofounder

52:32 - Women and men are influenced differently

58:06 - The process of selling a company

1:00:56 - The feeling of $100m hit your bank account

1:03:47 - Staying at the brand for two years post sell

1:06:44 - What Jake learned from Movato

1:10:21 - Jake’s leadership style

1:14:24 - Jake’s most important life values

1:17:18 - Jake’s advice to someone wanting to build a brand

1:19:31 - Is Jake content?

1:21:30 - Advice to your 18 year old self

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Roc Nation, we have an all time episode for you for you. Today, we welcome Dylan Bradshaw. Dylan is a Commercial and film director, based in LA. After hitting a low point in 2020, he truly manifested his way out to Los Angeles and created an incredible career for himself as a director. His personality is infectious and we know you're going to love this episode!

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What’s up Rock Nation, today we’ve welcome the Hall of Fame NBA Photographer Andrew Bernstein. Andrew D. Bernstein isn’t just a photographer - he’s a storyteller who has spent over four decades documenting the greatest moments in sports history. From courtside at Lakers championships to behind-the-scenes with Kobe Bryant, his lens has shaped the way we see the game. A Hall of Fame photographer, longtime NBA shooter, and the co-author of The Mamba Mentality, Andy has built an unparalleled career capturing the essence of legendary athletes. Being that we both grew up in LA, we are huge Lakers and Kobe Bryant fans, so this episode was very special for us. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it takes to capture history through a camera, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

00:56 - Intro

1:46 - One Handed Crack

2:55 - Documenting Kobe for 20 years

5:20 - Making a book with Kobe

13:28 - How Andy formed a friendship with Kobe

16:31 - Iconic shot breakdown #1

17:39 - How Andy shoots an NBA game with 8 cameras

20:54 - Why no one is allowed to take pictures from the catwalk anymore

22:35 - The difference between shooting an NBA game with film vs. digital

24:56 - Andy was crazy obsessed with his craft like Kobe was

27:16 - Kobe hated the word “Potential”

30:07 - Iconic shot breakdown #2 - 2001 Finals Kobe with the Trophy

32:51 - Andy doesn’t edit his own photos

34:32 - Photographing Kobe’s last game

41:25 - Andy’s process for shooting an NBA game

44:28 - Andy on creating his company and working with the NBA

47:34 - How Andy shoots an NBA game

50:00 - Why Andy doesn’t talk to anyone during a game

52:37 - Kobe used Andy to get info about other players

53:47 - Andy’s dreams of being an NBA photographer

56:24 - What Andy learned from his Photographer GOAT - Neil Leifer

57:20 - Shooting on film and having to pull focus

59:25 - Shooting the photo that sparked AIR JORDAN

1:04:31 - Nightmares shooting film

1:05:46 - Andy’s camera settings

1:07:54 - Andy’s photography bible

1:10:00 - Why older NBA photos look so much more “Iconic”

1:11:34 - Getting “The Shot” back in the day was WAY harder

1:13:12 - Andy’s favorite lenses to shoot with

1:16:35 - Usage and Licensing with NBA photos

1:18:28 - Iconic shot breakdown #3 - Michael Jordan with the trophy

1:22:36 - Creating a photo book with Phil Jackson

1:31:42 - Advice to your 18-year-old self

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Emma Jennings to the show. Emma helps our biggest advertisers tell great stories on YouTube. She is part strategist, part creative director - with a little bit of a producer hat thrown on for good measure. She helps brands understand the wild world of YouTube: where they should play and how to make stuff that people will actually want to watch, share, and spend time with. With over 15 years' experience consulting with Fortune 1000 companies, Emma brings deep product knowledge across digital media and Google advertising offerings.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-jennings-709498a/

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

0:56 - Intro

2:19 - One Handed Crack

3:26 - Visiting Dude Perfect HQ

4:17 - What Makes Dude Perfect Special

6:00 - Creator Lead Brands vs Traditional Media

7:34 - What micro influencers can learn from the biggest creators

8:26 - What YouTube metrics are most important

10:53 - What Brands can learn from Creators

11:23 - 40% of people consider themselves a creator

13:47 - What Emma learned from Directing her first Short Film

17:20 - Organized Chaos

19:10 - Don’t wait to act on your ideas

21:15 - Working with large studios

22:07 - Movie Making is actually the marketing

23:45 - How the landscape of marketing has changed over the last 2 decades

27:50 - When Emma starting focusing on YouTube

29:29 - How conversations with big brands goes

31:08 - Our pitch for 505

32:17 - Expectations from big brands when it comes to success on YouTube

35:04 - How BTS content and creators have come into marketing

40:44 - How Burberry is winning with long and slow ads

42:30 - HULU’s success with ambient rooms ads

45:03 - How Emma’s consulting strategy has evolved

47:48 - YouTube is the number 1 streamer

51:06 - What makes YouTube unique

56:49 - Organic vs. Paid content

1:00:25 - Brand Lift Surveys

1:01:22 - How Emma continues to raise the bar

1:02:34 - The Glad Press and Seal ad that CRUSHED

1:06:15 - How creators get selected to work with brands

1:08:26 - What KPI’s are used to determine success

1:09:43 - What Emma has learned about leadership

1:12:17 - The best advice Emma has received

1:13:27 - Biggest challenges Emma has faced during her time at Google

1:14:46 - Balance data and creativity

1:17:12 - YouTube is the world's largest focus group

1:18:11 - What risks do brands face if they don’t embrace YouTube

1:19:09 - Advice to your 18 year old self

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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This week, we're talking personal brand! In 2023, it's no longer a "nice to have," it's a MUST have. We wanted to share some tips for building a BULLET PROOF personal brand, and provide you an exercise for how to figure yours out. We also got our first sponsor, all thanks to all you ROCKS!

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Timestamps:

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

Today we dive into all of the prep necessary for your next big shoot. What happens after you have the green light from the client on your budget? We'll dive into everything we wish we knew when we were starting out and give you insight into our processes on how to create a successful shoot.

As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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What’s up Rock Nation, today we’ve got the legend Chris Hau on the pod! Chris is a filmmaker, photographer, and entrepreneur who’s completely flipped the script on how creators work with brands. After building a 600K-subscriber YouTube channel and crushing it on social media, Chris realized that all the views, likes, and followers didn’t actually bring him happiness. Instead, he stepped back, redefined his goals, and went all-in on his production company, proving you don’t need massive teams to make massive moves. Chris loves to work with Travel and Tech brands like DJI, Fairmont, and One-Plus, and leverages his personal brand into six-figure production deals. Chris is all about creating meaningful projects, building community, and helping other creators find success while staying true to themselves. This episode is Chris like you've never heard him before.

Check out Chris here:

https://www.youtube.com/@UCRte954rw0oeMWFroy_ClAw

https://www.instagram.com/thechrishau/

https://thechrishau.com/

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

0:41 - Intro

2:18 - One Handed Crack

3:50 - Taking a step back from YouTube

6:05 - Working with small vs big crews

7:52 - The ideal team size for Chris’ production shoots

10:10 - How Chris builds out his crew

11:15 - Why Chris hated big production crews

13:00 - Chris’ hiring process

15:19 - How Chris educates clients on the unique value of his production company

17:48 - Finding the white space in a saturated industry

19:29 - How Chris leverages his personal brand

20:45 - Working with Fairmont on Lake Louise

22:40 - Navigating sales calls with potential new clients

24:48 - Communicating your value to clients

26:50 - Leveraging Chris’ positioning for 6 figure paydays

28:36 - How Chris double dips on partnerships

29:36 - Working with tourism boards

31:27 - Where Chris sees his production company going

34:15 - Spec ads Chris is working on

35:29 - Travel changes you

40:38 - The importance of creating spec ads

43:53 - Chris’ journey to overcome people-pleasing

49:19 - How Chris’ relationship with YouTube has changed (move this earlier in the convo?)

52:43 - Reframing a toxic mindset

59:29 - Reading vs. listening to books

1:00:39 - The pressure to create on YouTube

1:06:01 - Aspirational lifestyle

1:07:49 - Chris’ YouTube creation process

1:10:19 - What Chris would do differently if starting YouTube today

1:12:56 - Reframing his identity as a photographer

1:18:31 - Chris’ love for teaching

1:20:59 - Hosting live events

1:26:45 - Advice to your 18-year-old self

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Roc Nation, we have a fun one for you today. We're taking it back to the first time we ever worked together on a big budget production. Did we know what we were doing? eh.... Kinda? Did we learn a lot? Oh ya! Did we make a banger video? Absolutely.

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If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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We got JHAWK, Johnny Hochstetler back on for round 2! This was a fun episode as the boys were fresh off the Sony Kando Trip. JHAWK and Bfig both recently left their full-time jobs and discuss the pros/cons of working a 9-5. This episode is very insightful if you're looking to take the leap and want advice on how to do it.

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The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide

Concert Photography Masterclass:

www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclass

Chase’s Totality LUT pack:

https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack

Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:31 - New cohort announcement

2:26 - One-handed crack challenge

3:29 - Sony event experience

5:17 - Feelings after quitting full-time job

7:36 - Balancing content creation with full-time work

11:23 - Creating digital products

16:11 - Sacrifices made for content creation

19:43 - First brand deal experience

21:41 - Tips for starting brand deals

26:34 - Content creation after quitting full-time job

31:08 - Creating Lab Culture brand

37:20 - Benefits of having a full-time job

44:58 - Content cadence and scheduling

51:32 - Future content plans

59:44 - Using Fujifilm X100V for content creation

1:03:51 - Long-form vlog content

1:11:24 - Potential podcast ideas for future events

What's up Rock Nation, today were spitting game for 65 minutes straight. We've taken everything we've learned in the last 10 years doing this thing, and broken it down into 21 pieces of advice. Enjoy!

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Chase’s Totality LUT pack:

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Timestamps:

0:00 - One Handed Crack

1:14 - $100,000 in one month!

3:23 - Never Make a Deck Without Knowing Their Budget

7:23 - Artlist

9:28 - Don’t Be the First to Address a Problem

17:16 - Don’t Discount Just Because It’s Your First Time Working Together

21:38 - Keep Raising Your Rates Until You Get a Lot of No’s

24:27 - Contracts Give You a Clear Timeline for Raising Rates

25:40 - Retainers Give You Freedom

29:57 - When You Say Your Price, Shut the F* Up**

33:29 - Find the Cross-Section of Passion, Profit, and Growth

38:44 - Your Personal Brand Is More Valuable Than Any Single Project

40:00 - Learn to Delegate & Outsource if You Want to Scale

41:40 - Save Your Money & Only Buy Gear That Moves the Needle

46:29 - Establish Clear Boundaries with Clients

48:32 - Don’t Underestimate Pre-Production

49:55 - A Good Website Goes a Long Way

51:44 – Know Your Minimum Level of Engagement

52:11 - Network Is Everything

55:31 - A Good Personality Leads to Repeat Business

57:24 - Make Sure Your Gear Works & Double-Check Your Bag

59:57 - I Wasn’t Doing Enough Outreach

1:02:59 - Hire People Who Are Better Than You

1:04:13 - You Don’t Need Permission to Start Creating

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! We have our first guest! Rob is a YouTuber who has gained popularity through his viral videos, most notably his videos about Kidzbop and Apple products. We talk about the trip to Aspen we all took that changed our mindset, taking that leap of faith to becoming a full-time YouTuber, and what it's like going viral.

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

Today it's back to rock talk and we have a jam packed ep for you. This episode is a catch up with all of the boys are working on and we dive into pricing more for your work at the end of this ep. If you want a full ep on that please let us know!

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What's up Rock Nation, we're back with our third work review. Thanks to all the rocks who sent in videos for us to review. Keep crushing the content!

Enter for a chance to win $100k from Artlist!

The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

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Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:

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Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs

Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

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Concert Photography Masterclass:

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Chase’s Totality LUT pack:

https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack

COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK

Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

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15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

https://bit.ly/42sNdej

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:16 - One Handed Crack

0:43 - Chase’s 24 Hour Fitness Debacle

4:30 - Artlist $100k Fund

5:49 - Rock #1

9:50 - Rock #2

13:17 - Rock #3

14:13 - Rock #4

15:56 - Rock #5

18:50 - Rock #6

21:20 - Rock #7

22:15 - Rock #8

25:21 - Rock #9

27:27 - Rock #10

29:06 - Rock #11

30:30 - Rock #12

32:13 - Rock #13

33:47 - Rock #14

34:09 - Rock #15

35:21 - Rock #16

37:20 - Rock #17

38:44 - Rock #18

40:49 - Rock #19

41:26 - Rock #20

44:17 - Rock #21

47:05 - Rock #22

50:54 - Rock #23

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Rock nation welcome back to Episode 61 of The 505 Podcast today we have a special guest. He is a steamer, a Youtuber, a gamer w/ 100 Thieves and has amassed a Tik Tok following of over 1.2 million. Everyone Please give a warm welcome to Lough!

Lough's Socials: 

YouTube:  @loughh  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganlrobles/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @loughh  

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If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. 

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Today we're talking all things solo filmmaking. Whether you're traveling to New Zealand with your fam and you're the only one who knows how to use a camera, or you're trying to make some short form content for social media, we got you on some tips!

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The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services

Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide

You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards:

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Lexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/458WOqu

Lexar 320GB Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bhpho.to/48owD1T

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bhpho.to/46nmlx6

Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs

Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:

https://amzn.to/3GhId25

15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15

https://bit.ly/42sNdej

COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:

https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK

Timestamps:

0:00 - TRAILER

1:44 - ONE HANDED CRACK

2:25 - CHECK IN ON YOUR ROCKS

3:42 - CHASE’S NEW ZEALAND TRIP

7:57 - HOW TO FILM YOURSELF

8:41 - WHAT GEAR CHASE BROUGHT ON HIS TRIP

11:15 - KOSTAS DOESN’T HAVE A FLIP OUT SCREEN

12:07 - DRONE TALK

14:12 - PLAYOFF BASKETBALL

15:23 - KNOWING WHAT THE VIDEO IS ABOUT BEFORE HAND

17:11 - TRAVEL FILMS VS TALKING HEAD

18:18 - HOW IMPORTANT MUSIC IS

19:31 - HAVE VISUAL REFERENCES

20:17 - TIME OF DAY YOU SHOULD SHOOT AT

22:25 - THE 3 SHOTS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS GET

24:26 - RULE OF THIRDS

24:48 - AUTO VS MANUAL FOCUS

25:17 - PICTURE PROFILES

26:40 - CHASE’S NEW CAMERA HACK

28:43 - BRAYDEN DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO USE HIS CAMERA

30:46 - ARTLIST

32:23 - SOUND DESIGN

33:19 - MORE BASKETBALL BANTER

35:30 - BFIGGY PRODUCTION TIPS

37:42 - HOW TO SHOOT A HELICOPTER

40:31 - ROMANTICISE YOUR LIFE

41:09 - DEALING WITH THE HATERS

43:24 - FILMING YOURSELF IS A MUSCLE YOU HAVE TO WORK

44:47 - BE YOURSELF ON CAMERA

45:56 - TALK TO THE CAMERA LIKE YOU’RE TALKING TO A FRIEND

If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.

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Roc Nation, we haven't had a good ole fashion Rock Talk in a while. A lot has happened recently. Brayden got to shoot for Nike Swim, Chase was on set for another multi-million dollar Genesis commercial, and Kostas traveled to Portugal and started making YouTube videos again.

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Roc Nation, today we welcome an unbelievably talented filmmaker and director, Mitchell Mullins. He's man of many talents, he knows how to fly drones real well, how to shoot and edit with the best of them, and even rocks a mullet. We talked to Mitchell about transitioning from being on the road for 300 days creating travel content, to filming and directing incredible commercial work. Mitchel also just put out his first physical product, a premium notebook. This was one of our favorite convos to date!

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!

On today's episode, Justin Escalona stops by the studio to talk about his new viral film "LAP AROUND THE WORLD IN 14 DAYS." He talks about how he was able to travel around the world in only 14 days, document the whole journey, and a film about. We also talk about what it was like for him to daily vlog his life, and how he created a million dollar clothing brand from his dorm room. You're going to want to stick around until the end, because he shares a wild story you're going to want to hear.

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Today we welcome Edward Lee and Weaver. Together they hosts the "MIDCONVO" Podcast. They are photographers, videographers, and business owners. This episode is jam packed with nuggets that will allow you to take your creative business to the NEXT LEVEL!

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! Today's pod is all about GEAR - What gear we recommend at different price points, when it makes to upgrade, and what gear is necessary to own other than a camera & lens. This is our ULTIMATE Camera Gear Buying Guide for 2022! If you have any specific questions about gear, our DM's are always open.

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Rock Nation, today we welcome Jordan Tortorello! Jordan is an actor, turned filmmaker, who just finished producing his first feature film, Peripheral! Jordan's passion for cinema and filmmaking really shines through during our conversation. Jordan also started Mixed Media, a production company that started with music videos and is now transitioning into narrative pieces.

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AI is here and we're officially all going to be out of a job... KIDDING! But these AI tools are pretty revolutionary and today we wanted to discuss how you can utilize these tools in your life as a creator.

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What's up Rock Nation, we welcome back our second ever reoccurring guest, JT Barnett! Since being on the show last, JT has made some changes with his company CreatorX. They have transitioned into pairing creators with brands, who are now paying full time salaries to bring creators in house. We discuss what brands are looking for in creators, and it takes for a creator to be hired by these brands. He's also tripling down on content, and specifically YouTube, and feels as though lower production paired with speed and volume, are his X factor.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:40 - One Handed Crack

2:58 - New opportunities for creators with brands

5:28 - Brands don’t know how to make good content

6:54 - How Set Active is crushing it

9:51 - How JT finds the right creator for a brand

11:43 - Most brands don’t know how to tell their own story

14:10 - Highest performing paid ads

14:44 - What videos you should pin on your Socials

15:57 - How JT’s business is structured

19:05 - When a creator knows to go In-House

20:40 - What can brands do if they don’t have a huge budget

22:58 - Growing on TikTok

27:29 - What to do when your engagement dips

29:21 - Where JT is putting his attention

32:08 - Mamba mentality

33:21 - Low production vs High production

35:06 - Importance of Title and Thumbnail

37:00 - The Importance of Speed

39:39 - JT doesn’t want highly produced content

41:33 - We discuss short form content

42:32 - Will Smith

42:54 - Navigating Brand Deals

48:42 - Different ways to monetize as a creator

51:25Talking actual numbers for brand deals

57:41 - JT on downsizing his team

1:01:31 - JT’s workout routine

1:09:22 - Advice to 18 year old self

1:10:25 - Building Momentum

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What's up Rock Nation, this is the last pod of 2024! As always, we wanted to share our wins of 2024 and our goals for the new year. Along with some tips for how to set goals, and dominate social media in 2025. Let's all have a year, what do you say?

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

0:37 - One Handed Crack

1:48 - Episode Intro

2:16 - Brayden’s INSANE Sweetgreen order

4:25 - End of the year audit

6:16 - Questions to gain clarity

8:49 - Our big goals for 2025

12:22 - The art of goal setting

14:51 - Set Systems, not goals

16:32 - Setting microgoals

18:33 - Give yourself grace

21:50 - Commit to accountability

24:29 - Break your life up into different categories

27:10 - 5 Social Media and Personal Brand Tips

31:05 - Jesse Itzler’s formula for success in 2025

33:45 - You have to seek out Newness

40:08 - Our 2025 goals

53:20 - Our new channel

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of the 505 Podcast!

Today we welcome Aidan Minton. Aidan is a filmmaker and photographer based in LA. He grew up in Ohio and is currently creating content for the US men's National Team. We touch on how he was able to pivot from being a full time athlete to being a full time creator. You're going to want to stay until the end for a funny story on how NOT TO network.

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What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Tom Noske to the show. Tom is a content creator and endurance athlete from Melbourne, Australia. Over the last few years has built his personal brand to around teaching other creatives how to monetize their following. He has created a business for himself that generates over 7 figures a year, with over 80% profit margins - pretty impressive stuff! On this episode, we get to talk to Tom about his journey to get to where he is today, and how creators can do the same.

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0:00 - Trailer

0:57 - Intro

2:43 - Tom’s first lesson he would teach his younger self

4:15 - Tom’s first product

7:01 - Tom’s Mindset Shift

10:48 - Becoming comfortable with being yourself on camera

12:46 - If you’re passionate about your content, it will never work

17:13 - How to rebrand

21:50 - The biggest personal brands in the world

24:55 - Kevin Hart’s Personal Brand

27:13 - How to structure content creation to avoid burnout

32:30 - Hurdles Tom had to overcome early on in his journey

35:30 - How to improve speaking to the camera

39:40 - Life and progress is not linear

45:37 - To ice bath or not to ice bath, that is the question

46:48 - How to build your dream life from the start

49:09 - Tom’s Cohort “Time To Build”

57:24 - How Tom ensures customer success

1:00:20 - Mistakes Tom made early on

1:02:33 - Selling a product doesn’t make you a bad person

1:05:23 - The desire to make money is not bad

1:08:03 - Biggest mistakes creators make

1:14:07 - Tom’s Newsletter Strategy

1:19:37 - Advice to creators looking to monetize their audience for the first time

1:25:13 - Tom’s experience with working with mentors

1:28:57 - The best lessons Tom’s learned from his mentors

1:32:02 - How Tom’s cohort evolved so he could charge 4X the price

1:34:48 - Challenges Tom has faced as his business has grown

1:41:19 - How Tom plans to buy a $10,000,000 house

1:43:06 - Tom’s advice to his 18 year old self

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What's up Rock Nation, today we're reminiscing on our journeys of how we became full time creatives. We shared our stories in episode one, but so much has changed since that episode three years ago. Let us know in the comments where you're at in your creative journey!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:06 - One Handed Crack

1:48 - Plan G

3:14 - College Football talk

4:33 - Reminiscing on our first podcast episode

5:35 - How Brayden got into making videos

7:07 - Motion Array read

8:28 - Brayden continues on his journey

11:37 - We figure out our podcast flow

12:08 - What Brayden learned while making videos at the start

14:33 - Perfectionism isn’t real

16:18 - Chase forced himself to get better

17:07 - How Chase got into making videos

22:40 - Advice Chase would give himself during college

23:26 - Brayden felt pressure to support his family

24:24 - The Jay Alvarrez Effect

25:10 - How Kostas got his start as a creator

29:12 - What Kostas wish he did in college

30:27 - Advice Kostas would give himself during college

31:11 - How vlogging abroad helped Chase

32:08 - We were all teased for making videos early on

33:50 - Understanding who you are as a person

35:10 - Brayden’s journey post college

43:01 - How Brayden, Kostas, and Chase all met

44:55 - Chase’s journey after college

50:43 - Chase’s most challenging editing project to date

52:20 - Where Chase would like to be in his career in a few years

53:48 - Kostas’ post college journey

1:04:11 - Where Kostas is currently at in his career

1:05:41 - Where Brayden is currently at in his career

1:08:17 - Kostas and Fig only fly private now

1:09:59 - Clarity is powerful

1:10:48 - You’re not as busy as you think you

1:11:14 - Take care of your health

1:13:53 - Find a mentor

1:15:19 - Find time to create alone

1:16:41 - Invest in yourself

1:17:09 - Find like minded people

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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we’re joined by Megan Batoon - a multifaceted creator, dancer, and TV host. After nearly a decade on YouTube, Megan landed a dream role as a host on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. From the outside, it looked like she was thriving, but behind the scenes, she was burnt out and needed a break. So, she stepped away from everything she had built and took a two-year hiatus. Now, she’s back—refreshed, recharged, and ready to create again on her own terms.

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https://meganbatoon.substack.com/

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

00:39 - Intro

1:09 - One Handed Crack

3:01 - Why Megan walked away from YouTube

4:52 - Balancing content while filming for Netflix

6:01 - A hard conversation with her team

7:11 - Dream Client Accelerator Waitlist

7:38 - People think being a creator is so easy

8:52 - Advice to burnt out creators

11:32 - Less is more

12:44 - The moment Megan knew she was doing too much

13:24 - The difference between rest and recovery

14:15 - Megan’s desert getaway

15:37 - Unreleased merch

17:45 - The need to play more

18:29 - Creating for yourself vs. an audience

20:35 - No one is 100% authentic online

21:11 - Journaling horror stories

22:49 - Always thinking about business

23:52 - The moment Megan found out she got a Netflix show

24:55 - Kostas was also on Netflix

25:40 - The crazy Netflix production schedule

28:35 - Not being in control

30:25 - Storytelling on a Netflix show

31:45 - Megan wants to bring HGTV to YouTube

32:36 - Megan’s favorite travel destination

33:45 - What makes good design

34:59 - Feeling the pressure of having to be “on”

36:53 - There was no time to rest

38:08 - Introvert vs Extrovert

40:31 - Sharing the screen with 2 cohosts

44:14 - Megan’s decision to drop out of school

47:37 - How Megan’s parents reacted to her decision to drop out

49:25 - Caring what people think too much

51:02 - Not niching down

52:33 - Approaching YouTube differently now

54:04 - Megan’s favorite YouTubers

56:43 - A show about burnout

57:15 - The business of Megan Batoon

59:46 - Advice from other creators

1:00:47 - How Megan afforded a two year break

1:02:39 - How Megan measures success now

1:03:20 - Still wanting to do YouTube and traditional media

1:05:25 - Where Megan’s love for interior design stem from

1:06:35 - Megan’s interior design business

1:09:57 - Interior design tips

1:12:39 - Megan’s happy place

1:14:12 - Our dream projects

1:19:35 - Megan’s favorite thrift find

1:21:46 - Megan’s new podcast with Tim

1:23:23 - What Megan’s trying to work on this year

1:27:50 - Advice to your 18 year old self

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