147. I Made $100m So I Could Become a YouTuber ft. Jake Kassan

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. The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab 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_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclass15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:15 - Intro3:05 - One Handed Crack4:18 - Jesse talks his new warehouse studio5:14 - Choosing a specific green for Sunday6:43 - What Jesse learned from NELK’s marketing8:33 - When the idea for Sunday started10:24 - Jesse was playing a character for seven years12:28 - Creating the Sh*thole series14:12 - Creating content for the audience vs. for yourself16:10 - How the Sunday team works together17:08 - Sunday vs. Bloody Sunday explained19:59 - What brands mess up with marketing21:52 - What motivates Jesse now24:26 - Why Jesse makes such high quality clothing25:47 - Why Drop Style marketing works with clothing28:05 - When 10 Minutes determines the whole brands success29:10 - Terrible fashion trends31:36 - Creating a brand around a specific pantone color33:53 - How Jesse measures success35:07 - What Jesse’s struggled with regarding Sunday37:04 - Building company culture39:02 - Cliques are the most dangerous thing for a company41:29 - Why NELK decided to first make merch44:47 - Getting recognized in the early days of NELK45:58 - RONA SEASON48:28 - How Jesse comes up with the marketing for his brands50:14 - Selling out Sunday’s first drop52:27 - The turning point for Jesse and Sunday53:47 - Biggest boxing upset55:00 - Turning a first time buyer into a loyal customer57:36 - Paid ads vs organic content1:02:41 - Where Jesse draws his inspo1:03:39 - Jesse’s best flatground trick1:04:44 - How to reinvent yourself1:08:36 - Jesse’s Daily Routine1:14:47 - Why we’re craving in person connection1:17:21 - Some Kids launching in Zumiez1:20:48 - Does Jesse worry about burning out1:21:54 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf 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. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

27 Elo 20241h 23min

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!Take your Concert Photography to the NEXT LEVEL:https://www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab 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_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:09 - One Handed Crack2:02 - Lollapalooza with Loud Luxury3:16 - How Kostas started shooting concerts4:49 - Shooting EDC for the first time6:22 - Kostas’ Concert Photography Course8:28 - What’s Included in the Course9:25 - Gear needed to shoot concerts11:53 - Best Concert Photography accessories14:31 - Use the gear you have15:37 - Tip #2 - Focus on the emotion of the artist17:55 - Tip #3 - Shoot more than just the artist21:38 - Tip #4 - Anticipate the shot22:56 - Front of house26:38 - Bonus Tip - Keep the setlist on your phone27:09 - Tip #5 - Start Local and Start Small30:44 - Tip #6 - Artists want to work with people they like33:02 - Tip #7 - Quick turnaround time36:07 - Presets are crucial39:25 - Tip #8 - Be proactive about getting BTS moments44:25 - Tip #9 - Move around the venue and get a variety of shots45:31 - Tip #10 - Be nice, and network with other photographersIf 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. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

21 Elo 202447min

What's up Rock Nation! Today we welcome an absolute gaming GOAT, Nadeshot! Nadeshot went from pro gamer, to building one of the largest esports brands in the world with 100 Thieves. In this episode, we talk about everything from going from what the early days of pro gaming were like, his recent 1v1 vs. Banks and what that meant for the gaming community, doing over $1.5 million in sales in an hour with 100 Thieves apparel, and what the future holds for himself and 100 Thieves. Checkout Nadeshot here:https://www.instagram.com/nadeshot/https://www.youtube.com/ @Nadeshot  https://www.instagram.com/100thieves/https://www.youtube.com/ @100Thieves  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_2970The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideYou definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory Cards and Portable SSDs:Lexar ARMOR 700 Portable SSD: https://bit.ly/4ckNVhzLexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3KHgSbMLexar Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3XpUICtLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bit.ly/3Vda36kJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:36 - Intro3:01 - One Handed Crack4:27 - Why Nadeshot hates downtown LA5:09 - Nadeshot’s experience on the NO JUMPER podcast6:02 - Why Nadeshot started 100 Thieves7:58 - Nadeshot’s talks about his business partner, Blake Robbins9:17 - Securing a $10,000,000 Series A investment for 100 Thieves10:34 - The first employees at 100 Thieves11:42 - Why people usually stay working in ESports forever12:18 - Being at the right place, at the right time, with Gaming13:20 - The tournament that changed Nadeshot’s life14:53 - Why Nadeshot went all in with COD15:40 - Walking through the hidden door of professional gamers16:31 - How Nadeshot convinced other players to join his pro team17:05 - Sh*t Talking in COD17:48 - The difficulties of getting players to join 100 Thieves20:04 - Artlist20:48 - Pitching 100 Thieves first investor - Dan Gilberts22:35 - The best advice Nadeshot received in the early days24:15 - Being rich is awesome24:44 - Why Esports is currently not a good investment25:31 - 100 Thieves apparel29:20 - 100 Thieves Creator Class31:31 - How Nadeshot streams for so long32:26 Talking sh*t to the chat33:00 - Nadeshots #1 COD tip34:00 - BLACK OPS 6 leaks35:09 - Nadeshot plans to only play BLACK OPS 6 when it drops36:23 - Why Nadeshot started streaming at 5am37:57 - How to get better at video games38:56 - Nadeshot claims aim training is Bullsh*t39:49 - Nadeshots redemption against his old nemesis40:09 - Nadeshot’s pregame ritual40:40 - Our love for Caffeine 41:47 - How supportive Nadeshot’s parents were of his gaming dreams43:49 - Nadeshot’s hobbies outside of video games46:51 - Nadeshots talks vlogging setup and camera gear50:47 - How Nadeshot learned how to use a camera53:36 - The Sony a7sii was a game changer for Nadeshot54:44 - Nadeshot didn’t trust anyone else to edit his videos55:54 - Why Nadeshot couldn’t enjoy daily vlogging56:29 - Making videos for yourself vs the audience57:29 - How Nadeshot got connected with Drake59:19 - How Nadeshot measures the success of 100 Thieves1:01:42 - Nadeshot almost walked away from 100 Thieves entirely1:03:51 - Nadeshot’s relationship with the board of 100 Thieves1:07:35 - How Nadeshot provides the most value to 100 Thieves1:10:21 - How well Nadeshot takes feedback1:13:00 - Nadeshot’s advice for growing a brand1:17:21 - Nadeshots relationship with his community1:18:34 - NADESHOT VS. FAZE BANKS1:22:32 - The future of 100 Thieves1:26:59 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf 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. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

13 Elo 20241h 29min

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.Cop Chase's Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab 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_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps0:00 - Intro1:41 - One handed crack2:41 - Olympics3:38 - Sharif Interrupts4:14 - People aren’t subscribed4:36 - Mercedes Shoot7:40 - Shooting on a Probe Lens8:46 - Filming out of a jeep9:52 - Getting a massage in the Benz10:26 - Brayden broke his Canon c7012:56 - Chase’s broke a RED camera13:53 - Why you need a minimum of 3 people to shoot cars16:00 - Chase and Kostas are going to become car influencers17:11 - How Chase has stepped up his car photo game18:52 - Chase got called up to the A TEAM19:30 - Kostas is bigger than Brandon19:53 - Chase has been hitting the arm farm20:04 - Brayden’s Family Reunion22:41 - Kostas is shooting Lollapalooza23:46 - Brayden couldn’t figure out how to use a GOPRO25:34 - Chase’s new LUTS28:08 - Kostas’s new Lightroom presets28:33 - She didn’t know what instagram was?!30:04 - Brayden’s Adobe nightmare34:29 - Brayden of course didn’t get invited to Sony Kando34:55 - Our biggest guest yet 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. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

7 Elo 202436min

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. Check out Kallaway here:https://www.instagram.com/kanekallaway/https://beacons.ai/kallawayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m88OV10vRLAThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab 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_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:27 - Intro2:50 - One Handed Crack4:25 - Kane’s decision to go full time with content5:12 - Kane’s Newsletter “Blueprint”7:29 - Clarity comes from writing8:09 - The real challenge with consistency 8:59 - Kane’s daily routine11:33 - To win, you have to go native on every platform13:07 - Kane’s editing process14:06 - Kane’s journey to becoming a full time creator17:14 - How long Kane let himself fail19:07 - You need delusion self belief 20:35 - You need something to run from to become successful23:06 - Tracking analytics weekly keeps you honest25:11 - How Kane deals with inconsistent income as a creator26:49 - You have to pick the game you want to play30:11 - You can either set your purpose, or have a purpose set for you30:44 - Business model vs lifestyle fit31:58 - 505 Media Consulting Session38:23 - Things 505 is doing well VS not39:41 - Attribution of Fandom42:31 - How often a creator should post48:02 - How in tune is kane with his followers48:25 - What META/Facebook is doing with A.I.50:09 - Kane’s current content output52:02 - Kane’s future B2B business idea52:37 - The best use case for A.I. currently53:42 - 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 Zuckerberg1:02:33 - Biggest takeaway from the Mark Zuckerberg Podcast1:04:15 - How nervous Kane was to interview Zuck1:04:51 - What questions Kane prepared for Zuck1:05:26 - Mark Zukerbergs Hawaii ranch1:06:04 - Kane is now besties with Zuck1:06:51 - Why Linkedin is a gold mine for creators1:10:45 - Why Kane is in the top 100 in the world at short form content1:11:46 - What makes something go viral1:16:13 - Using references for A.I. for better outputs1:16:52 - How the biggest brands are implementing A.I.1:18:58 - Connecting with other creators IRL1:22:26 - The losses Kane took in the past year1:23:24 - Thinking in decades1:24:42 - Kane’s Controversial Take on Goals1:25:53 - Lebron’s words of wisdom1:27:04 - Kane grew up with Lebron1:29:30 - Do Interesting things to attract interesting people1:31:29 - Every business has 3 main rules1:34:38 - Kane’s uncertain future1:36:59 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf 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. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

30 Heinä 20241h 39min

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.Check out Duncan here:https://www.instagram.com/duncanheger/https://www.duncanheger.com/You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory Cards and Portable SSDs:Lexar ARMOR 700 Portable SSD: https://bit.ly/4ckNVhzLexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3KHgSbMLexar Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3XpUICtLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bit.ly/3Vda36kThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab 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_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:48 - Intro3:25 - One Handed Crack4:56 - Gettired Hired to Direct Will Ferrell6:52 - Explaining a Tech Scout7:43 - The Process of Working with a Writer10:12 - “Messi is going to shit his pants when he sees this”10:58 - LAFC X Will Ferrell Spot12:38 - The Lighting Setup13:19 - Gear Used for the LAFC X Will Ferrell spot13:33 - Lexar15:07 - Location of LAFC X Will Ferrell spot15:31 - Duncan’s role in set design16:54 - Fangirling over Will Ferrell18:00 - What it’s like to Direct Will Ferrell19:42 - How Duncan got his start with filmmaking20:54 - Working with people who are more talented than you22:12 - Duncan’s Pre-Production process23:55 - Outsourcing work as a Director25:20 - How Duncan started working with Stadium28:21 - Reviewing a Director’s Treatment29:24 - Duncan’s Inspo Database30:02 - How Danny makes his Director’s Treatments30:38 - Most important pieces for a Director’s Treatment33:01- More about Director Treatment34:05 - Director Treatment Approach35:37 - Look and Feel35:42 - How Duncan got into Documentary Filmmaking37:18 - Script39:05 - Advice for conducting interviews41:14 - Director Treatment: Location42:21 - Knowing when to fight for creative ideas as a Director44:12 - Why Martin Scorsese is the GOAT44:42 - What Duncan has pulled from other sets he’s been on49:35 - Director’s Treatment: Cinematography & Edit50:47 - Explaining a Director’s Cut53:21 - Duncan’s role in the editing process as a Director54:50 - What Duncan would have changed in the LAFC x Will Ferrell spot56:45 - Breaking down a Director’s Reel59:50 - Why Thumbnails are so important1:00:45 - How important Social Media is to Duncan as a Director1:04:30 - Directing Jared Leto1:05:50- Improving with Will Ferrell1:06:33 - What hard skills Directors need to know1:09:18 - Personal goals Duncan has for Directing1:09:49 - How the Film Festival Circuit works1:12:00 - Most important crew members for a set1:13:16 - Duncan’s preference in cinematography styles1:13:59 - How to become repped by a production company1:15:24 - How a Director wins work1:20:17 - How working with Stadium helped Duncan as a Director1:22:33 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf 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. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

23 Heinä 20241h 24min

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Josh Aikan to the show! Josh is a fashion and portrait photographer, who's love of shooting film started from a young age. Josh originally moved out to LA for acting, but once the pandemic hit, he decided to completely change career paths and go all-in with photography. Over the last few years, Josh has really found his style as a photographer, and is now shooting massive campaigns for brands like Converse and Tilly's. Josh's laid back and humorous personality leads to a episode filled with great vibes. Check out Josh here:https://www.instagram.com/joshaikin/https://www.joshaikin.com/The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab 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_2970You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory Cards and Portable SSDs:Lexar ARMOR 700 Portable SSD: https://bit.ly/4ckNVhzLexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3KHgSbMLexar Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3XpUICtLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bit.ly/3Vda36kJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:28 - Intro3:00 - One Handed Crack4:13 - Shooting Thomas Rhett’s Album Cover5:48 - Why Josh loves shooting film6:43 - How much film josh shoots on set7:09 - Large set hierarchy7:56 - How Josh builds report quickly on set10:57 - Forming relationships on large sets12:02 - Navigating between the photo and video team14:55 - Going with the flow on set16:18 - How Josh landed the Thomas Rhett album cover shoot18:04 - Talking rates as a photographer20:03 - How to raise your rates as a photographer 21:52 - Increase your value by working with a team24:20 - How important lighting is in Photography28:55 - Planning out shots before getting to set30:40 - Still having a run and gun approach on set32:29 - Gaining 140k followers in 2 months on Instagram37:22 - Manifesting the work Josh is shooting today38:54 - Working with Converse40:32 - Your one post away41:41 - Josh’s outreach strategy44:03 - How to shoot what you want to shoot47:08 - Become known for art you actually like to make48:07 - Josh’s decision to take his camera everywhere changed everything50:29 - Licensing Photos53:01 - Josh’s go-to gear setup55:18 - Lighting film photography56:11 - Film Photography nightmare58:01 - Differences in shooting Artists vs Clothing Brands1:00:28 - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome1:03:09 - Being competitive as a photographer1:04:14 - Switching schools every year growing up1:05:55 - It’s never too late to try something new1:10:39 - Going all in with Photography1:12:56 - Finding your style as a Photographer and niching down1:16:34 - Shooting Stephon Diggs clothing brand1:20:12 - Getting featured in Vogue America1:21:07 - The notoriety a Vogue feature brings1:22:43 - Shooting NYFW1:26:06 - Getting international opportunities1:28:47 - Shooting Tillys x NASCAR collab1:30:47 - Brayden’s gambling addiction1:32:20 - Kostas gives Josh his flowers1:32:52 - What Josh hopes to improve on in the next 6-12 months1:35:23 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf 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. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

16 Heinä 20241h 37min

What's up Rock Nation! You asked, we answered. Please enjoy our 3rd Q&A!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_2970The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideYou definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory Cards and Portable SSDs:Lexar ARMOR 700 Portable SSD: https://bit.ly/4ckNVhzLexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3KHgSbMLexar Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3XpUICtLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bit.ly/3Vda36kJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:36 - One Handed Crack2:39 - Chase did Orange Theory4:58 - Kostas pooped his pants10:16 - Most used Social Media Platform13:55 - 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 Upgrade21:11 - Artlist23:23 - Keeping track of shotlist24:43 - New Zealand24:51 - Job Searching Tips27:58 - Remote Jobs29:47 - How to Budget for Equipment32:51 - Best way to develop a portfolio for a beginner35:13 - How can you begin editing sports videos37:39 - Chase’s LUTS40:46 - Canon R5 OR Sony A7R41:08 - What’s a memory that’s considered the good ole days43:41 - Difference between a Videographer and Filmmaker47:13 - The process on creating a shotlist49:21 - DJI Drone ban50:50 - How would you start out a channel and social media51:34 - Is renting better than buying?53:50 - How to approach clients with a following under 1,00054:51 - Imposter syndrome58:05 - How do you work with brands with no experience1:00:08 - Tips for growing a Podcast1:00:47 - Our Favorite Youtube editors1:01:49 - Advice to our 18 year old self1:03:46 - Deliverables for lakers game1:04:14 - When’s the next portfolio reviewIf 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. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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