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What’s up, Rock Nation! Your content strategy might be keeping you broke, and in this episode, we break down why.
If you’re a creator trying to grow your personal brand, land dream clients, or sell products/services online, this is the playbook you've been waiting for. We’re giving you 10 game-changing content strategy tips that’ll shift how you think about content, forever. Whether you're on IG, TikTok, or YouTube, these tips will help you stop chasing views and start building a brand that prints money.
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Trailer
0:36 – Intro
2:41 — You’re Optimizing for Views, Not Value
8:23 — Followers No Longer Matter
16:03 — You’re Playing for Algorithms, Not People
19:08 — You’re Not Building a Brand — You’re Just Posting
27:04 — You're Avoiding Repetition — Big Mistake
33:01 — You're Underestimating the Power of Series
36:08 — You Don’t Have a Content Funnel
40:13 — Your Call-to-Actions Suck
41:25 — You’re Not Capturing Emails — You’re Renting Your Audience
44:04 — You’re Not Creating Searchable Evergreen Content
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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Tejas - the filmmaker and creator behind one of the most thoughtful and vulnerable docuseries on YouTube. After spending 9 months crafting a series on attractiveness, Tejas pulled in over 1.7 million views and sparked thousands of deeply personal conversations in the comments. In this episode, we dive into how he built a YouTube channel rooted in depth, not just reach, and how he’s redefining what it means to build an audience that actually cares. We get into his creative process, the emotional cost of getting vulnerable online, and why most creators are thinking way too small.
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Trailer
0:33 – Intro
1:12 – Why Creators Are Pivoting to YouTube Series
2:32 – The Spark Behind the Attractiveness Series
5:07 – The Rule Tejas Uses to Validate Video Ideas
6:18 – How He Structured the Four-Part Series
7:26 – Comparing thumbnails
8:39 – Building Stakes and B-Plots Into Episodes
10:36 – Thumbnail and title strategy
11:23 – Breaking down Tejas’ attractiveness series
12:49 - How to start a successful series
15:20 – Artlist
16:18 - What comes after title and thumbnail
18:16 - How often will Tejas create a series on YouTube
19:49 – The Anxiety of Inconsistent Uploads
21:03 – Short Form Pays the Bills, Long Form Feeds the Soul
23:03 - How Tejas has changed as a creator
24:23 - Editing process
24:47 – Prioritizing Depth Over Width in His Audience
27:38 – Why Word Count in Comments Is His Favorite Metric
28:52 – How to build depth with your audience
32:47 - How to create authentically online
36:38 - What Tejas has learned from his roommate Colt
39:31 - Producer brain
40:08 – Tejas’ ideal monetization strategy
48:20 – Dealing with burnout
52:20 - The future of Tejas’ channel
57:25 - Short form vs long form audiences
58:54 - How to make the leap from short form to long form
1:02:51 - studying formats
1:04:27 – How Tejas’ creative process has changed
1:05:54 - Tejas doesn’t want to go viral
1:10:05 – Tejas’ mindset going into YouTube
1:12:01 – Tejas’ big theory
1:12:43 - What tejas learned from creating short form content
1:13:48 - Keeping the viewers attention
1:16:25 - The future of the creator economy
1:26:04 - What feels off about the creator economy
1:28:44 - What tejas is trying to work on in the next 6-12 months
1:31:45 - Creator vs consumer relationship
1:33:53 - Advice to 18 year old self
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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Kane Kallaway — the creator and strategist behind one of the fastest-growing YouTube channels on the internet. After his first channel flopped, Kane rebuilt from the ground up, hit 100K subs in under 5 months, and turned his content into a full-blown business. In this episode, we go way beyond surface-level advice and break down the real blueprint: why most creators fail, how to build a six-figure audience, and what it takes to turn your content into cash. If you're tired of guessing what to post or feel stuck trying to grow your brand — this is your playbook.
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https://www.youtube.com/ @kallawaymarketing
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Trailer
0:36 – Intro
1:27 – One-Handed Crack
2:12 – Why Kane's First Channel Failed
3:31 – Why Random Uploads Kill Your Reach
4:31 – What to Do If You’re Starting YouTube Today
5:10 – The 4 Steps to Grow Fast on YouTube
5:47 – Personal Brand Kickstart
6:08 – Avatar → Format → Pain Points → Contrarian Solution
8:00 – Motion Array
9:10 – Contrarian Opinions Drive Views
10:04 – Knowing When a Channel is Working
11:02 – YouTube Is a Packaging Platform
12:35 – Psychology Behind Clicking Thumbnails
15:47 – The First 30 Seconds Matter Most
18:11 – 5-Step Formula for YouTube Intros
21:13 – Why Most Creators Fail
23:03 – Short Form vs Long Form
26:10 – How Short Form Made Kane Faster
27:18 – The Modern Content Stack
28:00 – Owning Your Ads vs Brand Deal Ceiling
30:36 – Building a Second Channel Intentionally
31:12 – Growing Two Audiences at Once
33:14 – How AI Might Backfire on Creators
34:52 – Why Personal Brands Will Win
36:08 – Giving Away 100% of the Sauce
39:10 – 3 Hook Strategies That Work
42:15 – Quality Shock: Be a Diamond in the Rough
45:20 – The Power of Social Proof While Scrolling
48:00 – Kane’s Full Content Workflow & Team Setup
50:30 – How Kane Uses vidIQ to Spot Trends
52:00 – Funnels, Offers & Business Experiments
54:00 – 4 Types of Business Models (High/Low Ticket)
56:30 – Why Content Creators Need to Own the Backend
1:00:00 – Packaging Content for Business Strategy
1:04:00 – What Makes a Great $49 Product
1:09:00 – The Power of Email Nurture Sequences
1:13:00 – Kane on Content Compression & Value
1:17:00 – The AI Risk for Content Creators
1:21:00 – Business Model + Lifestyle Fit
1:25:00 – How Kane Would Build From Scratch
1:29:00 – How to Create Offers from Free Content
1:33:00 – Selling Speed, Implementation & Access
1:37:00 – Avoiding the Procrastination Trap
1:40:00 – Final Thoughts + Outro
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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Garrett and Chelsea - The married creative duo behind Stache.Haus, a New York-based creative agency. A year ago, they left everything behind in LA, and moved across the country to launch a premium boutique agency in one of the most competitive cities in the world. In this episode, we break down what Instagram doesn’t show you - the sleepless nights, financial pressure, and learning how to fight for your business and your relationship. If you’re dreaming of launching your own agency one day, or just a creative wanting to learn how to work with bigger brands, this is the real behind-the-scenes of what it actually takes.
Check out Garrett and Chelsea here:
https://www.instagram.com/shortstache/?hl=en
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https://www.instagram.com/stache.haus/?hl=en
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Trailer
0:25 - Intro
0:52 - One Handed Crack
1:30 - Going all in on building an agency together
2:23 - The chaos of quitting, moving, and planning a wedding
3:51 - Dealing with NYC winter and emotional shock
5:19 - What Garrett gave up to start Stache.Haus
6:27 - Chelsea’s struggle to gain respect in a male-dominated space
7:59 - Why brand confusion is still a challenge
8:55 - How inbound leads split between Shortstache and Stache.Haus
10:58 - The moment they decided to launch the agency
12:09 - What makes their agency different from traditional production houses
14:25 - Agency frustrations: when bad ideas come from big budgets
17:28 - Brutal truths about launching a business in NYC
18:52 - Pressure, burnout, and financial fear
21:55 - No separation between work and life
23:20 - The cost of grinding 24/7 as a couple
25:32 - “I didn’t sign up for this”
26:43 - Building structure through calendars and time blocking
28:21 - Tools they use to run the business
30:14 - Their biggest financial mistake: no runway
31:50 - Emotional breaking point before the wedding
33:36 - Learning to love each other under extreme stress
35:25 - Becoming bulletproof through adversity
36:43 - How they decide if a client is a good fit
38:12 - Standing up to disrespectful clients
41:18 - Dream team structure for the agency
43:40 - The vision for a physical Stache.Haus location
45:45 - How Chelsea wants to evolve her role
47:08 - Garrett’s goal to stop touching the camera
50:00 - Why NYC accelerates brand relationships
52:16 - Boots-on-the-ground strategy for brand deals
54:51 - Creating campaigns that stand out from recap videos
56:23 - Their exact brand deal workflow and process
58:28 - Why every project starts with a phone call
1:01:32 - How they quote and budget campaigns
1:03:34 - Lessons learned from bad brand deals
1:07:04 - Why trust and boundaries with clients matter
1:10:25 - Advice for anyone starting a creative agency
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're reviewing your work. We appreciate everyone who submitted their work to us! If we reviewed your work, please let us know below!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - One Handed Crack
0:49 - NYC
2:10 - Storytime
2:30 - Kostas is moving out
3:03 - Fig's Amazon Brand Deal
3:44 – Work Review 1 (Will Coley Colavito)
6:17 – Work Review 2 (Jay Velasquez)
9:34 – Work Review 3 (Myles Curry)
11:07 – Work Review 4 (T McKinley – G League)
14:29 – Work Review 5 (Keith – Portrait Photography)
16:30 – Work Review 6 (Ryan Garcia by Riley)
18:50 – Work Review 7 (Nathan – Gym Edit)
21:02 – Work Review 8 (Caden Peso – Baseball Edit)
25:08 – Work Review 9 (Denton Taylor – Mini Doc)
28:31 – Work Review 10 (Mark Studio – Deadlift Gym Video)
32:01 – Work Review 11 (Elijah Moses – Sports Photography)
33:30 – Work Review 12 (Remy LaVert – Short Sci-Fi Film)
36:19 – Work Review 13 (Milo Norton – Sports Photography)
38:04 – Work Review 14 (Jackson – Full Portfolio Review)
41:39 – Work Review 15 (Gabriel Flores – Portraits & Misc)
45:26 – Work Review 16 (Yasmani Hernandez – Gym Video)
47:02 – Work Review 17 (Joe Alberti – Under Armour Spec Ad)
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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Marshal Crews — the founder of Tamed Psychotic, a drop-based clothing brand doing $100K in 30 minutes without spending a dollar on ads. At 17, Marshal was homeless. Now, he’s built one of the most exciting underground streetwear brands online. In this episode, we dive into how he turned personal pain into creative fuel, why scarcity is the secret behind his brand’s success, and what every creator needs to know about building hype, community, and a movement without paid marketing.
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https://www.instagram.com/marshalcrews/
https://www.youtube.com/ @marshallcrews_
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Trailer
0:31 - Intro
1:08 - One handed crack
1:35 - Going all in on clothing
4:05 - Why clothing came naturally after success in fitness
8:42 - Turning a messy past into a movement
12:49 - The unseen hours behind every viral drop
16:58 - Starting Tamed Psychotic out of necessity, not money
21:03 - Why he refuses to run ads and prioritizes scarcity
25:32 - Email is outdated — SMS is his main channel
29:36 - Supreme’s playbook: build a world, not a product
33:42 - Scarcity vs. upsetting customers — the trade-off
38:12 - Behind the scenes: broken supply chains and production chaos
42:41 - How he preps for a drop and ships 1000s of orders
47:00 - Discord backfired — managing a community is hard
51:20 - The content loop: obsessing over every touchpoint
55:48 - How he drives sales through storytelling, not ads
59:59 - People just don’t understand the grind
1:04:07 - The mental toll of growth and pressure to keep going
1:08:27 - Deep childhood stories that shaped the brand
1:12:48 - The closet moment that changed his mindset forever
1:16:58 - Chasing the next challenge instead of the money
1:21:31 - The emotional highs of customer support wins
1:25:47 - Always evolving the creative and product
1:29:54 - The community and brand come before profits
1:34:07 - Why the goalpost keeps moving — and that’s okay
1:38:34 - The power of world-building and creative direction
1:42:45 - Obsession, late nights, and why he still edits everything
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What's up Rock Nation, today we have on Chrystopher Rhodes - better known as YCImaging. In this episode we sit down and talk to Chrys about what he sees working on social media right now, and how to turn your creative passion into a full-time living with YouTube.
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https://www.youtube.com/ @YCImaging
https://www.instagram.com/ycimaging/
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KG Presets Vol. 1
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15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Trailer
0:25 - Intro
0:52 - One Handed Crack
1:30 - Become a full time creator in 12 months
2:23 - What’s working right now on Long Form and Short Form
3:21 - What Chrys is most focused on right now content wise
3:51 - Why Chrys doesn’t like short form content
5:19 - Why YouTube is the best platform
6:27 - Longer videos are working on YouTube
7:59 - The state of Filmmaking YouTube
8:55 - Chrys’ gear setup
10:58 - Chrys’ YouTube process
12:09 - How much consistency is necessary for success
14:25 - Going all in on YouTube
17:28 - Having a support system
18:52 - Chrys hates business
21:55 - Brand Deal Nightmares
22:51 - How to start doing brand deals
24:21 - Negotiating brand deals
25:29 - Chrys’ biggest brand deal pay day
26:25 - Multi-deal partnerships
30:14 - Learning from other creators
31:50 - Diversifying income
33:36 - Favorite brand partnership
35:25 - Making your first $1,000 as a creator
36:43 - Building trust with your audience
41:18 - Creative Freedom
43:40 - Chrys is leaning more into storytelling
45:45 - Trying new formats and styles
47:08 - How to attract return viewers
50:00 - Will Chrys be making videos at 70
52:16 - How Chrys structures his week around content
54:51 - Dealing with Burnout
56:23 - Dialing in storytelling
58:28 - Do creators need an exit plan?
1:01:32 - Why you don’t want to go viral
1:03:34 - Mistakes young creators are making
1:07:04 - The hamster wheel of content creation
1:10:25 - 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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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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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
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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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Timestamps:
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, this may be the most value packed episode we have ever done on this podcast. This is a true no bullsh*t guide to making more money as a creative. We guarantee if you put everything we talked about into practice, you will land bigger and better clients.
And if you're looking for even more help on taking your creative business to the next level, our Dream Client Accelerator is now open for enrollment:
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Trailer
0:31 - One Handed Crack
1:01 - Why most creators never hit $10K/month
3:13 - The Dream Client Accelerator
3:55 - Step 1: Positioning
5:33 - Why Generalist struggle
8:26 - Why Specialists Win
15:53 - How to niche down without feeling like you’re limiting yourself
20:49 - Step 2: Create Work That Attracts the Right Clients
22:46 - Wrangler Spec Ad
23:55 - How to pull off a successful spec ad
25:34 - Step 3: Craft Offers That Clients Actually Want to Buy
33:06 - Step 4: Pricing
39:18 - Step 5: Generating Leads
49:02 - Step 6: Personal Brand
58:13 - Step 7: Pitching Like a Pro
1:04:45 - Step 8: Master the Sales Call
1:07:38 - 6 Questions to ask on a Discover Call
1:12:44 - Objections and how to handle them
1:16:41 - Step 9: Turning One-Off Clients into Retainers
1:20:03 - DCA reminder
1:21:12 - Step 10: Best practices with clients
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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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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.
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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 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.
Check out Megan here:
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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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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
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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!
Vote for their ad "Abduction" here:
https://doritoscrash.com/
Check out Nate and Dylan here:
https://www.instagram.com/natenorell/
https://www.instagram.com/dylanjbradshaw/
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Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders
https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide
Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs
Lightroom Presets:
https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets
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
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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
Chase’s Totality LUT pack:
https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack
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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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!
Subscribe to our new channel 505 Studios:
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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
Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs
Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:
https://amzn.to/3GhId25
COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:
https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK
Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:
https://amzn.to/3GhId25
15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15
https://bit.ly/42sNdej
Chase’s Totality LUT pack:
https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack
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
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?
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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TikTok:
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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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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
Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs
Lightroom Presets:
https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets
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
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
Chase’s Totality LUT pack:
https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack
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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TikTok:
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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?
Subscribe to our new channel 505 Studios:
https://www.youtube.com/ @505StudiosOfficial
SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report
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
Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs
Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:
https://amzn.to/3GhId25
COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:
https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK
Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:
https://amzn.to/3GhId25
15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15
https://bit.ly/42sNdej
Chase’s Totality LUT pack:
https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack
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
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
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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TikTok:
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What's up Rock Nation, today we're bringing you our holiday gift guide. If you're a creative, or looking for a gift for a creative, this is the episode for you!
Check out Motion Array here:
https://motionarray.com/?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970
Subscribe to our newsletter: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report
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
Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs
Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:
https://amzn.to/3GhId25
https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets
COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:
https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK
Kostas’ Amazon Storefront:
https://amzn.to/3GhId25
15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15
https://bit.ly/42sNdej
Chase’s Totality LUT pack:
https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack
All Gifts Mentioned:
Price Point: $0 - $50
Luggage Weigher - $7
https://shorturl.at/qvAtp
Storyboard Notebook - $8
https://tinyurl.com/4a73dh3n
SMALLRIG Clamp - $28
https://tinyurl.com/mr3rh8sd
BOOK PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY - $11
https://tinyurl.com/y5e2byn8
THE CREATIVE ACT RICK RUBIN - $20
https://tinyurl.com/2md4nnav
JOURNAL - $11 (50% off)
https://tinyurl.com/4h8pxfu2
Memory card case - $50
https://tinyurl.com/yz78smen
KG PRESETS - $39 ($10 off)
https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets
Peter Mckinnon battery case - $29
https://shorturl.at/p14Da
Film slate - $21
https://tinyurl.com/yx5utw6c
ATUMTEK 51" Selfie Stick Tripod - $29
https://tinyurl.com/mrx7z4pr
Price Point: $50-$100
Kondor Blue multi tool - $89
https://shorturl.at/j7YiA
Apple Airtag 4 pack - $89
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1847954-REG/apple_mx542ll_a_apple_airtag_4_pack.html
NITECORE BB2 Electronic Photography Air Blower Camera - $89
https://tinyurl.com/4e52d3a2
Osmo Mobile SE - $69
https://www.shopmoment.com/products/osmo-mobile-se
Ulanzi fog machine - $89
https://tinyurl.com/ymsera9m
Logitech G703 mouse - $51 (50% off)
https://tinyurl.com/2ypvjrsj
Long Weekend Santa Fe Shoulder Bag - $68
https://tinyurl.com/2wkz2j7j
Starburst FX Filters - $85
https://prismlensfx.com/collections/best-sellers/products/starburst-fx-filter
Price Point: $100-$200
Apple AirPods Pro 2 - $189 (Discounted from $250)
https://tinyurl.com/yv85pnpw
Amaran COB 60D S Light - $135 (DISCOUNTED FROM $169) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1753987-REG/amaran_apa0020a10_amaran_cob_60d_s.html
Sony Shotgun MiC - $108 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1716552-REG/sony_ecm_g1_vlogger_shotgun_microphone.html
Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone - $139 (Discounted from $179)
https://tinyurl.com/5x945rff
Lume Cube RGB Tube Light Mini - $134 ($15 off)
https://shorturl.at/ecraA
Price Point: $200+
Shortstache Polar Pro filter - $219
https://www.polarpro.com/products/shortstache-filter?variant=44146232819897
Sony MX5 - $300 (Discounted from $400)
https://tinyurl.com/54uxpz76
Lume Cube Studio Panel Lighting Kit - $315 (Discounted from $350)
https://lumecube.com/products/studio-panel-lighting-kit
Insta360 - $424
https://tinyurl.com/5ha62yuj
Sony Shotgun Mic - $298 ($50 off)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1776285-REG/sony_ecm_m1_on_camera_microphone.html
DB packback - $229
https://us.dbjourney.com/products/ramverk-backpack-21l-black-out
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - One Handed Crack
2:47 - Our Holiday plans
3:38 - Christmas Questions
8:00 - $0-$50 gifts
12:31 - Lightroom Presets
13:27 - More $0-$50 gifts
14:09 - Motion Array
15:00 - More $0-$50 gifts
15:36 - $50-$100 gifts
16:36 - Newsletter
17:55 - More $50-$100 gifts
20:55 - The Dream Client Accelerator
22:25 - More $50-$100 gifts
23:04 - Bfiggy SFX Pack
23:40 - More $50-$100 gifts
24:09 - $100-$200 gifts
27:18 - $200+ gifts
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.instagram.com/kostasg95/
Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/
TikTok:
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Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/
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