Category: success

Corporate Video: A Learning Experience

This past week, I helped in the filming of a Coldwell Banker training video and learned a TON.
Creating a creative identity

Your business needs an identity. Just like a person, you need to know where you are to know where you’re headed. This article will take a look at our creative agency in Dallas in hopes of offering some insight into the foundational principals of marketing.
Hate your job, just quit.

Please understand all this talk about quitting your job comes from a good place. I don’t hate corporate America, I just did it long enough to see it for what it is and there’s no reason to think it will offer you anything more than a job where you look forward to the weekends and hate Mondays. Do what you love.
Making projects for the good of the team.

Sometimes its a good idea to invest in the team. It can come at a large expense to the company bottom line, but overall, the investment is worth it. In the video production world, coming into the industry at the level you want to be at is key.
Making Money Making Video

Video is hot. Everyone wants one. Everyone can make one. Not everyone can be in the business of making videos. Here are some tips on how to make a business out of making videos.
Defining Success is Your Job

Knowing what you are ultimately striving for is important if you are to ever reach a goal. Make success attainable, enjoyable and if possible… eternal. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Its probably the most important question you can answer Success is such a subjective idea. The success you desire may seem nothing like success at all to the…
Enjoying the Journey

Slow down. Pump the brakes. Smell the roses. It’s the journey that is the fun part. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Let’s get first things first We discussed how important it is to slow down in your marketing endeavors and focus on people in this post. Now, you are likely ready to go and excited to begin production…
How to Get Started With Your Big Idea

Everyone has a big idea. What about actually taking some steps towards making those ideas mean something. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Getting started is half the battle So, you’ve had this amazing idea for a business or enterprise, and now you need to get the ball rolling? Maybe you already have an established DFW business and you…
Follow Your Heart

You have a heart for a reason. Following it can be a good thing if its in line with your passions… your gut instinct. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] You probably already follow your heart anyway We have all heard the phrase, “life is short,” or the more accurate version, “Life is too short”. It is a summary…
Keep On Keeping On

The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step, but you have to make sure the rest of the steps happen to make sure you get there. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Perseverance as a Key to Success The late musical star Michael Jackson had a hit tune that included the lyrics, “Don’t stop ‘til you get…
An End to the Fear of Failure

Failure can be a good thing, but at some point if you want to succeed you need to be able to put an end to it and go on the next thing that will scare you. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Aint nothin to be scared of Creative people are known for being hardwired differently. However, one way…
Simple Tips for Freelancing Successfully

Freelancing can be hard but also really good. We compiled a few tips on how to do it well. Knowledge is power. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Make the jump or not? It takes guts to be a “freelancer” in any field. It means you believe in your skills, your unique offering, and your ability to create a…