169. How to Create Products People Beg to Buy ft. Maxx Chewning

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.Check out Omar here:https://www.youtube.com/@OmarEltakrori/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori/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-guideJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:33 - Intro2:06 - One Handed Crack2:58 - Omar’s decision to start his podcast5:25 - What Omar learned working at Think Media8:28 - Artlist9:09 - How Omar got into coaching11:37 - How fulfilling educating is14:18 - An overwhelmed person does NOT take action15:29 - What most people get wrong when creating content18:02 - Omar’s YouTube packaging strategy24:35 - Clickbait isn’t a bad thing26:15 - Video vs audio only podcasts28:05 - Reasons come before results29:08 - Short Term vs. Long Term success30:07 - Omar paid Myron Golden $55,000 for coaching (twice)34:34 - You don’t pay for stuff, you pay for speed35:47 - Omar’s breakthrough that allowed him to charge more40:58 - Omar’s limiting beliefs43:02 - You don’t have to work hard to make a lot of money44:05 - You can charge more if you deliver results quicker45:37 - Content creation is wealth creation47:47 - How Gary Vee gave Omar clarity on Personal Brand49:24 - Omar explains what a personal brand is50:09 - What people get wrong about personal brand51:33 - Why Omar loves coaching52:40 - Who and when to hire for your business55:09 - Even 40 year olds want to create content nowadays56:18 - What Gen Z doesn’t realize57:42 - You have more time than you think1:01:07 - You have to put your time in1:01:55 - What platform should people focus on1:08:37 - Omar’s systems for success1:09:14 - Omar’s webinar strategy1:10:38 - Lead magnets1:13:07 - Why Omar loves teaching live1:14:43 - You have to be intentionally consistent1:17:12 - Finding a niche vs. being the niche1:19:18 - What Omar wants to improve in 20251:20:53 - 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/

12 Dec 20241h 22min

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Landon Bytheway. In this episode we talk to Landon about his recent acquisition of Full-Time Filmmaker, going from freelancing to taking over a company, and how his whole business is structured.Check out Landon here:https://www.instagram.com/landonbtw/https://www.youtube.com/ @fulltimefilmmaker  SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportThe 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-guideJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsTake your photos to the next level with Kostas' Lightroom Presets:https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresetsCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKColorgrade your footage like a pro with Chase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackConcert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:52 - Intro2:12 - One Handed Crack3:42 - How the acquisition of Full Time Filmmaker came to be8:18 - Landon bought Full Time Filmmaker for $3.5 Million 10:04 - How Landon got the job at Full Time Filmmaker15:10 - How Landon made 6 figures as a freelancer16:03 - Balancing freelance work and Full Time Filmmaker19:59 - How Full Time Filmmaker has changed since being acquired by Landon22:21 - How to be a good manager26:27 - What Landon looks like in new hires30:31 - Building company culture33:43 - How the Full Time Filmmaker reacted to the acquisition37:39 - How to immediately make your videos better39:51 - Advice to upcoming creators41:43 - You improve overtime44:11 - Life is too short to not do the things you want to do46:59 - Social Media is a highlight reel48:36 - What makes a great story50:51 - How to pull yourself out of a low moment52:54 - How to monetize your personal brand with digital products1:01:00 - Different ways to monetize as a creator1:03:34 - The YouTube strategy for Full Time Filmmaker1:08:25 - Dealing with haters1:11:10 - There’s enough success for everyone1:14:06 - Title and Thumbnail strategy for YouTube1:16:49 - Landon’s work-life harmony1:19:42 - Creating content for yourself vs. the algorithm1:22:15 - 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/

3 Dec 20241h 24min

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Brady Bessette. In this episode we dive deep into Brady's YouTube journey, how he's balanced YouTube and his cinematography career, and what he feels makes an incredible DP. Brady is a Cinematographer and lighting extraordinaire! Whether it's on YouTube or making movies, Brady just wants to create. This was our first podcast ever outside, so we hope you enjoy!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/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:54 - Intro2:03 - One Handed Crack3:43 - Brady’s first big YouTube video5:24 - Motion Array5:53 - Brady started making videos in his mom’s basement6:23 - Creators need time to be bored6:52 - Brady’s vlogging era7:44 - When YouTube pressure hit8:58 - Understanding his YouTube audience9:58 - Brady was a fraud11:09 - Brady posted on YouTube for 2 years straight without missing a week12:35 - YouTube lead to DP work for Brady13:34 - Brady’s first brand deal15:24 - The business side of YouTube17:32 - Brady hates YouTube17:50 - Brady’s outsourcing system18:23 - Brady’s process for YouTube videos21:20 - Brady talks camera gear23:33 - Brady’s process evolution on YouTube24:40 - Brady gets nerdy about lighting26:17 - The role of a DP28:03- How Brady decides the lens he wants to shoot with30:50 - When Brady decides to try something new31:55 - Prep days33:59 - Story is #1 priority34:57 - How important pre production is35:56 - Balancing YouTube and being an actual DP37:29 - Repurposing content for Social Media and YouTube38:36 - The most slept on gear for a DP40:42 - Why soft light sucks42:11 - Brady stopped playing it safe43:18 - Why Brady doesn’t shoot wide open45:08 - The importance of learning all aspects of filmmaking47:47 - What makes a great gaffer48:50 - Brady wants to scale50:23 - Brady dropped out of college52:24 - Brady gave himself 2 years to make this career work54:35 - You have to have delusional confidence57:40 - How to get to the next level in your career as a DP59:49 - Dealing with burnout as a creator1:03:34 - No longer wanting to be a gaffer1:04:19 - What Brady hopes to take into 20251:06:42 - Why Brady doesn’t really watch YouTube1:08:35 - Where Brady draws his inspiration from1:09:27 - 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/

26 Nov 20241h 11min

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome the Documentary Filmmaker Savant Mark Bone. Mark just finished filming Chris Bumstead capture his 6th Mr. Olympia title, for their new documentary "The Standard." In this episode, we talk to Mark about what makes a great documentary, what it was like to film CBUM for the past year, and his YouTube journey.Download the full 2025 Artlist Trend Report here:https://artlist.io/blog/trend-report-2025/?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Check out Mark here:https://www.instagram.com/markandrewbone/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC4exYtWOlHd4mL-owyyA12w https://markbone.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_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25Concert Photography Masterclass:www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:56 - Intro2:12 - One Handed Crack3:34 - How The CBUM doc came to life6:03 - What makes an incredible documentary8:06 - How Mark figured out the structure of the CBUM doc12:21 - Mark didn’t know who CBUM was before filming14:21 - Artlist Trends Report 202516:14 - Sitting in on CBUM’s therapy sessions19:07 - How to build trust22:57 - The perfect documentary crew size25:37 - Balancing Filming and Directing29:15 - How Mark lights documentaries32:51 - When Mark shifted from commercial to documentary filmmaking35:25 - How to get your films funded40:19 - How Mark was making money when he was first starting out43:49 - How to build out a “Scene” in a documentary47:40 - Reviewing Dailies50:05 - Mark’s go-to camera setup for documentaries51:32 - Canon C70 vs. Sony FX654:07 - Why Mark hates the Sony FX9, but loves the FX657:31 - The best shot of Mark’s career59:49 - Tips for lighting interviews1:01:57 - Best interview tips1:03:14 - How to get your subjects to say what you want1:06:58 - Mark’s favorite B ROLL lens1:08:45 - Mark’s favorite scene in the CBUM doc1:10:01 - What Mark hopes the audience takes away from the CBUM doc1:12:10 - What inspired Mark to create “Art of Documentary”1:15:28 - The structure of A.O.D.1:18:14 - What beginner documentary filmmakers are getting WRONG1:21:53 - How to create a trailer1:24:40 - What the big streamers like Netflix are looking for in documentaries1:28:58 - Mark’s decision to start YouTube1:35:31 - Mark’s first YouTube brand deal1:37:53 - Going ALL-IN and staying consistent with YouTube1:39:23 - Advice for someone wanting to start YouTube1:40:42 - How Mark decides what videos to make on YouTube1:42:47 - How Mark avoids burnout1:45:32 - The biggest opportunity that has stemmed from YouTube1:47:28 - 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/

19 Nov 20241h 50min

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome travel filmmaker and photographer Jonny Roams. We talk to Jonny about being let go from his job in the medical field, to then becoming a full time travel filmmaker and photographer. Jonny touches on how he's dealt with and overcame the feelings of imposter syndrome, as well as, how to find your style as a creator.Check out Jonny here:https://www.instagram.com/jonnyroams/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/ @JonnyRoams  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/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps0:00 - Trailer0:38 - Intro2:07 - One Handed Crack3:02 - How buying a Leica changed Jonny’s Creative Process5:01 - When Jonny found his style as a photographer6:55 - Where Jonny Goes to Shoot Photos7:53 - Looking at Photobooks Helped Jonny Shift His Mindset10:00 - Telling a Story Through Photography and Connecting w/ Viewer 11:04 - How to Find Your Style as a Photographer12:52 - How Jonny’s Porsche has Opened Doors for His Content 14:57 - Remodeling His Porsche15:55 - The Process of Buying His Porsche17:08 - Driving Home from Arkansas18:09 - How Much Living in Utah Inspires Him18:45 - Why Dropping Out of College was the Right Decision 19:40 - Going All in Early21:03 - His Reaction to Getting Let Go From His Job23:13 - Locking in Retainer Clients24:48 - Impostor Syndrome26:11 - Having the Right People Around You27:11 - The Creative Community in Salt Lake28:33 - Getting a Yes from Sony30:30 - His Upcoming Project with Sony31:15 - What Jonny’s Future Looks Like31:43 - Short vs Long-Form Content33:05 - Turning Down Deals & Knowing Your Audience35:15 - Positioning Tips for Photographers & Jonny’s Outreach Strategy37:58 - The Decision to Make Digital Assets38:20 - Making Presets 41:40 - Something Jonny Learned the Hard Way (Contracts)44:00 - Percentage Breakdown of Jonny’s Income45:19 - Licensing is Slept On48:30 - Jonny’s Youtube Journey & Finding a Home in Utah51:52 - How Having a Kid Changed Jonny’s Life53:01 - Advice for Parents Trying to Stay Creative54:33 - Spending More Time w/ Family56:38 - What Sparked Jonny’s Dream58:40 - Reminiscing on His Journey & Sony Kando Impostor Syndrome59:46 - Jonny Didn’t Realize He Hit 10k Subs on Youtube01:01:50 - Advice for Filming By Yourself01:02:45 - Go-To Camera Set-Up01:04:11 - How Often Jonny Wants to Post on Youtube01:05:21 - FujiFilm vs Leica01:06:50 - Jonny’s Thoughts on the Q43 01:07:56 - Compression Doesn’t Really Exist01:09:22 - Jonny’s Daily Routine as His Own Boss01:10:28 - Jonny Shoots Photos Everyday01:10:44 - Everything in Utah is So Close01:12:46 - Where Jonny’s Love for Cars Came From01:15:00 - Creating a Car Community01:16:53 - Jonny’s Advice to his 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/

14 Nov 20241h 17min

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.Check out Tom here:https://www.instagram.com/tomnoske/https://www.timetobuild.live/training?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYx0tCr_Crz6PmtSDfsMTjh0eywqXIBYFJuamfZYj_GTfsCZ2AX5YXe9-Y_aem_ifnFtxQgBUlrlA_fQIf2awThe 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/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:57 - Intro2:43 - Tom’s first lesson he would teach his younger self4:15 - Tom’s first product7:01 - Tom’s Mindset Shift10:48 - Becoming comfortable with being yourself on camera12:46 - If you’re passionate about your content, it will never work17:13 - How to rebrand21:50 - The biggest personal brands in the world24:55 - Kevin Hart’s Personal Brand27:13 - How to structure content creation to avoid burnout32:30 - Hurdles Tom had to overcome early on in his journey35:30 - How to improve speaking to the camera39:40 - Life and progress is not linear45:37 - To ice bath or not to ice bath, that is the question46:48 - How to build your dream life from the start49:09 - Tom’s Cohort “Time To Build”57:24 - How Tom ensures customer success1:00:20 - Mistakes Tom made early on1:02:33 - Selling a product doesn’t make you a bad person1:05:23 - The desire to make money is not bad1:08:03 - Biggest mistakes creators make1:14:07 - Tom’s Newsletter Strategy1:19:37 - Advice to creators looking to monetize their audience for the first time1:25:13 - Tom’s experience with working with mentors1:28:57 - The best lessons Tom’s learned from his mentors1:32:02 - How Tom’s cohort evolved so he could charge 4X the price1:34:48 - Challenges Tom has faced as his business has grown1:41:19 - How Tom plans to buy a $10,000,000 house1:43:06 - Tom’s advice to his 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/

5 Nov 20241h 46min

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.Check out Emma here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-jennings-709498a/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/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:56 - Intro2:19 - One Handed Crack3:26 - Visiting Dude Perfect HQ4:17 - What Makes Dude Perfect Special6:00 - Creator Lead Brands vs Traditional Media7:34 - What micro influencers can learn from the biggest creators8:26 - What YouTube metrics are most important10:53 - What Brands can learn from Creators11:23 - 40% of people consider themselves a creator13:47 - What Emma learned from Directing her first Short Film17:20 - Organized Chaos19:10 - Don’t wait to act on your ideas21:15 - Working with large studios22:07 - Movie Making is actually the marketing23:45 - How the landscape of marketing has changed over the last 2 decades27:50 - When Emma starting focusing on YouTube29:29 - How conversations with big brands goes31:08 - Our pitch for 50532:17 - Expectations from big brands when it comes to success on YouTube35:04 - How BTS content and creators have come into marketing40:44 - How Burberry is winning with long and slow ads42:30 - HULU’s success with ambient rooms ads 45:03 - How Emma’s consulting strategy has evolved47:48 - YouTube is the number 1 streamer51:06 - What makes YouTube unique56:49 - Organic vs. Paid content1:00:25 - Brand Lift Surveys1:01:22 - How Emma continues to raise the bar1:02:34 - The Glad Press and Seal ad that CRUSHED1:06:15 - How creators get selected to work with brands1:08:26 - What KPI’s are used to determine success1:09:43 - What Emma has learned about leadership1:12:17 - The best advice Emma has received1:13:27 - Biggest challenges Emma has faced during her time at Google1:14:46 - Balance data and creativity1:17:12 - YouTube is the world's largest focus group1:18:11 - What risks do brands face if they don’t embrace YouTube1:19:09 - 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/

29 Okt 20241h 20min

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!Check out Motion Array's new AI voice over feature here: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/masterclassChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:06 - One Handed Crack1:48 - Plan G3:14 - College Football talk4:33 - Reminiscing on our first podcast episode5:35 - How Brayden got into making videos7:07 - Motion Array read8:28 - Brayden continues on his journey11:37 - We figure out our podcast flow12:08 - What Brayden learned while making videos at the start14:33 - Perfectionism isn’t real16:18 - Chase forced himself to get better17:07 - How Chase got into making videos22:40 - Advice Chase would give himself during college23:26 - Brayden felt pressure to support his family24:24 - The Jay Alvarrez Effect25:10 - How Kostas got his start as a creator29:12 - What Kostas wish he did in college30:27 - Advice Kostas would give himself during college31:11 - How vlogging abroad helped Chase32:08 - We were all teased for making videos early on33:50 - Understanding who you are as a person35:10 - Brayden’s journey post college43:01 - How Brayden, Kostas, and Chase all met44:55 - Chase’s journey after college50:43 - Chase’s most challenging editing project to date52:20 - Where Chase would like to be in his career in a few years53:48 - Kostas’ post college journey1:04:11 - Where Kostas is currently at in his career1:05:41 - Where Brayden is currently at in his career1:08:17 - Kostas and Fig only fly private now1:09:59 - Clarity is powerful1:10:48 - You’re not as busy as you think you1:11:14 - Take care of your health1:13:53 - Find a mentor1:15:19 - Find time to create alone1:16:41 - Invest in yourself1:17:09 - Find like minded peopleIf 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/

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