Grow Your Video Business with Ryan Koral
Episodes
187: Aligning Your Dreams With Your Job w/ Ira Davis
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would you choose to do if you had to completely shift your life? Would you focus on your true calling? All too often our jobs get in the way of o...
186: My Five Tools for Building Discipline w/ Ryan Koral
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all want discipline in our lives, but it's a lot of work. Discipline means doing what you'd rather not do to realize the goals you want to achieve....
185: How To Make Your Business More Adaptable w/ Kenny Morgan
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When this year started, no one expected it to turn out the way it has. Sadly, many small businesses have gone under as a result. Those that survive wi...
184: Why You Should Be Failing Forward w/ Nate Bailey
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No one likes failing. But every failure hides an opportunity. In fact, what sets you above your competition may have been borne out of a failure. Comb...
183: The #1 Financial Mistake You May Be Making w/ Andy Hill
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every entrepreneur understands the challenge of managing their finances. Meeting financial goals, avoiding debt, and just keeping your head above wate...
182: Learning To Harness Your Greatness w/ Rock Thomas
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We will all come across opportunities to change our lives. Recognizing and acting upon them is key. We have what it takes. Sometimes we need support t...
181: My Response to Our Current Situation w/ Ryan Koral
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My heart hurts and I decided to use my platform to share a little more about my story, my reaction to the tragedies unfolding around us, and how I'm c...
180: The Most Important Question To Ask Yourself w/ Mike Brown
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered where the time goes? Do you get lost in little tasks and find that nothing actually got done by the end of the day? I've been t...
179: Why Now Is A Great Opportunity For You w/ Tucker Max
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Limitations are a benefit to creativity. In the reality of COVID 19, business owners are facing significant limitations. But with crisis there comes o...
178: How to Make Recurring Revenue With Course Creator Partnerships w/ Ryan Koral
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine going to sleep at night and waking up in the morning with more money. Stick with me on this one, because this is something that's within your ...
177: Why The Time To Start Is Now w/ David Burkus
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Balancing your creativity and your business is a challenge. But prioritizing the parts that fulfill you the most won't just be good for you, it will b...
176: Why You Are Not A Finished Product w/ Dr. Benjamin Hardy
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At some point, we all end up in a situation that forces us to do far more than we ever thought possible. We're changing all the time and pushed to new...
175: Webinar Replay: The Art Of The Business Pivot
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago, three other studio owners and I ran a live webinar. Travis Hull, Doug Darling, and Wes Wages are part of the Studio Sherpas com...
174: Finding The Right Clients For You w/ David Meltzer
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone you ever interact with will have an impact on you. That includes your clients. People have energy and that energy is contagious. If you've ev...
173: Cultivating Helpful Habits For Long Term Success w/ Dr. Sherry Walling
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wasting precious time in your work as a business owner? Sometimes, even often, we get tired, distracted, or disconnected. Not taking care of o...
172: Why Perfectionism Is A Roadblock To Success w/ Ryan Koral
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're anything me, you have tons of great ideas that just never get off the ground. This is a common affliction of the entrepreneurial type. The s...
171: Conquer Your Limiting Beliefs Starting Now w/ Megan Rafuse
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's times like these that cause us to question everything. Anxiety and uncertainty are creativity and self-esteem killers. But it's important to reme...
170: Your Company's Culture & Why It Matters w/ Michel Falcon
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Culture is so crucial to any business. Are you overlooking it? Don't feel bad. Many do. It's not enough to make outstanding videos for your clients. Y...
169: Lessons Learned From Niching Down w/ Mark Skala
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every entrepreneur, really every person, has had feelings of self-doubt. This often rears its ugly head in the form of imposter syndrome. To succeed, ...
168: How To Stop Attracting Cheapskate Clients w/ Ryan Koral
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo unscripted episode, I want to answer one question for you. How do you stop attracting cheapskate clients? We've all been in a situation w...
167: The Mindset Change To Find Your Passion Again w/ Natalie Fava
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been on the verge of calling it quits as a video business owner? My guest today knows just what that feels like. It was a mindset change...
166: Using LinkedIn To Find Your Ideal Clients w/ Chrissie Wywrot
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still trying to figure out which social media channel to focus on to grow your business? What about Linkedin? Sure, it may not seem as excitin...
165: The Know, Like, Trust Factor w/ Austin Black
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just getting in the door with companies you want to work with is important. But it isn't enough. You still have to close the deal. This means exuding ...
164: If I Was Just Starting Out Today, What Would I Do? w/ Ryan Koral
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo unscripted episode, I want to answer just one question - If I was just starting out today, what would I do? Since you only get to do s...
163: Aligning Your Niche With Your Values w/ Jesse Bone
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest struggles of any business owner is aligning their work with their purpose and values. You may feel that you need to make personal s...
162: How Identity Is The Most Important Part Of Any Business w/ Christopher Cook
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all want our business to be the best it can be. As leaders, though, that improvement starts with us. In order to take your business to the next lev...
161: Why You Don't Need To Fake It To Make It w/ Ryan Spanger
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever tried to put on a different persona when working with a client? I bet it felt awkward. The reality is, there's no need to do that, even ...
160: How To Build Daily Habits That Will Improve Your Life w/ Ryan Koral
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever reached the end of your workday and wondered if you even accomplished anything? I bet it's not an uncommon feeling. That's why I am join...
159: Why It's Time To Level-Up Your Marketing Strategy & How To Do It w/ Allan Dib
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are doing just fine on the creative side of our work. But if you don't know how to sell and market what you make, then your business isn't ...
158: How To Live With Intention & In Alignment With Your True Goals w/ Cliff Ravenscraft
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure that there are goals you want to accomplish in your life and business. Actually visualizing what your life would be like once those goals hav...
157: What I've Learned From A Year Of Studio Sherpas Podcasts w/ Ryan Koral
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the decade winds down, I want to speak to you, by myself this time, to highlight some of my favorite episodes from this year and what I've learned ...
156: How To Film Weddings w/ John Bunn & Nick Miller
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I cut my teeth 15 years ago filming weddings, sometimes as many as 40 a year. It was great work and I truly loved it. It taught me efficiency and how ...
155: How To Create The Best Damn Client Experiences w/ Dan Cockerell
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In business, there's nothing more important than creating an amazing experience for your clients. That's the difference between leaving them simply sa...
154: What It Actually Means To Be A Creative Director w/ John Azoni
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A creative director is a crucial role to be filled in any studio, big or small. But if you've ever wondered just what a creative director is, I've got...
153: The Importance Of The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success w/ Bob Burg
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different elements that all add up to business success. Chief among these are providing great value and communicating that well to as m...
152: What Are The Important Things To Focus On w/ Larry Wiezycki
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us creatives get easily distracted by new ideas. Sometimes this is where real gems come from and are totally worth pursuing. Other times, they...
151: Being Intentional In How You Want Your Business To Grow w/ Ian Murray
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I often look at my business and wonder how it exists beyond myself. If we can build our businesses in a way that leaves a legacy for our children to b...
150: Why You Need To Stop Trying To Convince Someone To Hire You w/ Ryan Koral
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I share with you what I've learned while dealing with this challenge. Sometimes I feel very uncomfortable asking for a sale. To ...
149: Why Right Now Is The Best Time To Start w/ Les Gaddis
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you waiting for the perfect time to start your filmmaking career? I hate to break it to you, but there will never be a perfect time. Right now is ...
148: How Listening To Your Clients Will Save You Time & Money w/ Paul & Kelly Gilster
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The times we grow the most are often the times when we push our boundaries and get into new situations where we don't completely know what we're doing...
147: What Clarity & Unique Value Can Do For Client Retention w/ Diana Castro
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this gig-based business, it often feels like we're jumping from one job to the next just to keep afloat. But what if there was a system you could p...
146: The Importance Of Taking Care Of The Entire Self w/ Shivawn Mitchell
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As creatives, it can be all too easy to overlook our mental health and wellness. Sometimes we even feel that this better helps us tap into our creativ...
145: How Doing Nothing Can Help Your Business Be Successful w/ Rob Dube
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This may sound crazy at first, but humor me if you will. Doing nothing will help your business. That's right. Take a step back, start meditating, and ...
144: How To Perfect Your Storytelling & Brand w/ Amina Moreau
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As entrepreneurs, we have the opportunity to be true to ourselves in our personal lives and use that to shape who we are in our business lives. You ar...
143: How To Find The Right Niche In A Crowded Market w/ Jon Morgan
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If we didn't have to do sales in this work then everything would be so much easier, right? There are ways to make sales easier, more natural, and ulti...
142: How To Turn An Interest Into A Profitable Business w/ Matt Giovanisci
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's not uncommon to feel that your business needs to do many different things to be profitable. Being able to offer all sorts of services or products...
141: Are You Living Your Best Life? w/ Ryan Koral
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Those that know me, know that I am passionate about being all-in on whatever it is that I do. When I know what it is that I'm after, I go for it. This...
140: How Best To Take Care Of Your Clients w/ Wes Wages
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes things go wrong. The footage gets lost, equipment breaks, clients get angry. That doesn't mean it's game over for your business. How you res...
139: How To Navigate The Uncertainty Of Being An Entrepreneur w/ Ross and Jacob Hamil
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting stuck in a funk can happen to any of us. Other times the work pours in faster than we can keep up with it. Being an entrepreneur and business ...
138: How To Be Creative & Business Minded At The Same Time w/ Chris Sharpe
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like me, you started off in this business to make films, but now you find yourself as more of a business person. Priorities change and now y...
137: How To Regain Your Creative Control w/ Ryan Koral
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some clients just can't give up creative control over a project. I and many of you know how frustrating this can be. Of course, they want an amazing v...
136: How To Make Your Voice Into A Money & Influence Creator w/ Roger Love
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Could your voice, your actual voice, be one of your best sales tools? This might sound strange since many of us feel that our voice sounds weird or an...
135: The Importance Of True Clarity In Your Purpose w/ Brian Dixon
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If someone asked you right now, "What do you do?", how would you answer them? How confident would you be in your answer? How salesy would it sound? Wo...
134: When Is It Time To Pivot Your Business w/ Ryan Koral
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There often comes a time in every business owner's career when it feels like it's time for a change. That's why I'm here by myself today to talk about...
133: How To Create Passive Income Strategies For Filmmakers w/ Sean Cannell
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest struggles for filmmakers is that we are in the business of trading time for money. But if we can create some passive income streams...
132: Why Goodwill Is The Most Powerful Currency w/ Rob Booker
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are many moments in business and life when we are confronted with a situation where we just don't know what to do. However, these are often trul...
131: How Being Your True & Authentic Self Will Set You Apart w/ Graham Cochrane
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to launch a business or service but are worried that you're not good enough -- that you're not really expert enough? What if I told you ...
130: What Is The Mindset Needed To Be A Successful Commercial Director w/ Ryan Booth
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a commercial director? If I told you that it takes a lot of losing would you still be interested? Today's g...
129: The Power of Community, Vulnerability & Focus w/ Ryan Koral
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'll be interviewing….myself. That's because I want to tell you all about the recent Studio Sherpas Onward Summit. It was an amazing experienc...
128: How To Write Copy That Sells w/ Ray Edwards
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you don't think of yourself as a marketer, you still have to market your business. Marketing comes in many forms, but pretty much all great ma...
127: How To Build A Regret Free Life & Business w/ Chris P. Jones
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So much of our success in this business stems from the community that we build around us. It allows us to tap into each other's skills, share our work...
126: How To Make Your Clients The Heroes Of Their Stories w/ Jody Maberry
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes our biggest challenge as video producers is identifying what it is that our clients really need and want. You might have all sorts of skills...
125: What It Truly Means To Be Profitable w/ Mike Michalowicz
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get stressed out at tax time? What about budgeting for retirement? Does bookkeeping give you migraines? All these are essential parts of being ...
124: Why You Don't Need A Distribution Company w/ Rob Hardy
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So you've made an awesome film and now it's time to launch it. Sure you could go through a distribution company, but what if you could cut out the mid...
123: How To Convey Your Worth To Potential Clients w/ Chris Odom
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing what your talents are worth is perhaps the most important part of finding success. It can be very easy to undersell yourself, especially when ...
122: What To Do Right Now If You Need To Find New Leads w/ Chris Smith
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting likes and followers on social media is nice, but it's not what's going to define the success of your business - sales are. However, making sal...
121: How To Create A YouTube Channel That Will Enhance Your Business w/ Tom Martin
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're at all like me, you may have been resistant to jumping on the YouTube bandwagon. But YouTube can be incredibly helpful for both you and your...
120: Why Reinvestment Is So Crucial To Success w/ ReelBros Media
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reinvesting your time, money, and energy in your company is essential to its growth and longevity. But just where do you decide to focus? How do you d...
119: Why Using Youtube Is The Best Way To Grow Your Business w/ Kelsey Brannan
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't want a massive YouTube following? It will help you connect to other filmmakers, find clients, and showcase your skills all in one place. G...
118: The Only Definition Of Success That Really Matters w/ Lee Cockerell
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our jobs rise and fall on customer service. Providing your clients with quality work is one thing, but keeping them happy is often something else. Tod...
117: How To Level Up Your Projects With Color Grading w/ Denver Riddle
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are the subtle touches you can make to your videos that will take them to the next level. Much of this has to do with the color grading you use....
116: How To Improve Your Business Using Simple Daily Practices w/ Travis Hull
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The journey of improving and refining your business may seem vast and daunting. If you're trying to do it all at once, you'll likely end up frustrated...
115: Why Your Mindset Can Be Your Biggest Struggle w/ Dallin Nead
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the biggest difference between an entrepreneur that makes it and one who doesn't is their mindset. Being intentional on how you overcome your ...
114: The One Thing You Need To Do To Make More Money w/ Blair Enns
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you charge your clients more with confidence? I know many creatives like us have trouble asking for more money because they're afraid that it w...
113: How To Conquer Your Fears & The Haters w/ Ryan Welch
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if you were so afraid to try filmmaking that you never did it. Sure, most of us have been scared at some point in our professional journeys. T...
112: Three Unconventional Ways To Excel In The Video Business w/ Barry Andersson
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find work if you live in a place that might not have many opportunities? It's going to take some creativity, determination, and flexibility...
111: How To Structure Your Business So You Can Take Unexpected Time Off w/ Mason Gray
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What if something tragic occurred and you needed time away from your business? Yeah, I went there. But let's imagine that you needed to take an undefi...
110: How To Know Your Worth & Charge It w/ Chris Do
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you handle a call from an interested client if you know that they're also looking at other companies? What price do you quote them? How you han...
109: When Is It Time To Quit Your Job & Go Freelance? w/ Josh LeClair
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Too often the safety and security of a "real job" keeps us from following our own professional dreams. But for those of us who realize that we have a ...
108: Why Working With National Brands Doesn't Have To Be Out Of Reach w/ JP Bolles
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Working with national brands doesn't have to be some crazy, out of reach goal. In fact, being the director of a creative video company who does this w...
107: How To Ditch "Traditional" And Follow Your Passions w/ Joyce Tsang
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When starting out as a filmmaker, it's not uncommon to have doubts about how to break into the industry. Filmmaking may not have the stability and sec...
SSP 106: How To Identify Your Highest Value Activity And Then Do It w/ Parker Walbeck
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're just sitting there twiddling your thumbs as you wait for your next big job, you're missing the point. It's up to you to move your business f...
SSP 105: Reflections On An Epic 2018 & My Biggest Takeaways w/ Ryan Koral
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone! 2018 has been incredible here at Studio Sherpas. We had our 100th podcast episode not to men...
SSP 104: How To Get Your Video Marketing Game On Point w/ Anesha Collins
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Video marketing is taking off. More and more companies want your talents to help them stand apart. But how do you stand out from all the other video m...
SSP 103: Most Common Mistake That Creative Entrepreneurs Make And How To Avoid It w/ Bryan Caporicci
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are people buying when they're looking for video? I bet it's not what you're thinking. It's not your videos, believe it or not. There's so much m...
SSP 102: What It Really Means To Be A Boss w/ Kathleen Shannon & Emily Thompson of Being Boss
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wearing the badge of "The Boss" is not something that came easily to me. Even though I had been employing others for a long time, it took me years bef...
SSP 101: Embrace The Mess To Find Your Greatest Success w/ Jasmine Star
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As business owners and creatives we often struggle to find our identity. It's a messy process, full of ups and downs, successes and setbacks. Trust me...
SSP 100: Time For A Party!
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
ONE HUNDRED EPISODES. Where to even begin? I've been thinking a lot about the significance of this milestone over the past few weeks as we've been app...
SSP: 99 How To Make Sales Fit Your Personality w/ Jim Hoogewind
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want your business to grow, you have to do sales. I don't care if you don't like sales. You gotta do it. The good news is, you don't have to be...
SSP: 98 Building Your Perfect Team & How To Hire Them w/ Marc Womack
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All you business owners know that we spend a lot of time doing work that is necessary to run our business, but that falls outside our passions. You go...
SSP: 97 How To Start Over & Still Stand Out From The Competition w/ Jeff Pickett
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I would guess that when you first launched your business you felt isolated, lost, and on your own. It's okay, I did too. Deciding how to advertise, wh...
SSP: 96 How to Define & Harness Your Unique Ability to Create Value w/ Preston True
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been chasing one new idea after another so much that actually building and running your business has gotten away from you? Don't sweat it! Yo...
SSP: 95 Stop Wasting Your Time And Get Clarity On What You Need To Focus On w/ Lauren Goldstein
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I get it. Your passion is video, not the nitpicky ins and outs of business. But using that passion to put money in the bank is crucial to keeping your...
SSP 094: How To Make Sure Your Business & Values Are Working Together w/ Krista Chapman
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing your core values and implementing them into your work is perhaps the most important thing you can do to stay in business for the long haul. Yo...
SSP 093: Think Viral Video Campaigns Are All Luck? Think Again w/ Daniel Harmon
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create a successful or viral video campaign? There are so many parts to the process, from selling clients on an idea, setting a b...
SSP 092: How To Find & Hire A Virtual Assistant That Will Change Your Life w/ Trivinia Barber
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As creatives, we often think we have to do everything ourselves. But there's usually too much to do without losing your sanity. I feel ya! I know I'd ...
SSP 091: How To Turn Small Wins Into Big Budget Projects w/ Mike Schmidt
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever worked hard to create an amazing video for a client and then nobody sees it? Maybe it's not placed well on the client's website or the c...
SSP 090: Tired Of Working With Clients You're Not Really Excited About? w/ Caleb Maxwell
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Getting your business up and running when you have 1,000 ideas and expectations of what to do, but no real roadmap to work with might be the most daun...
SSP 089: How Important Is Being An Effective Communicator To Your Business? w/ Jason McCullough
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're anything like me you probably started your business because you love making videos. Being creative might come naturally to you, but authenti...
SSP 088: What You Need To Know About Scaling Your Business Effectively w/ Kate Erickson of Entrepreneurs On Fire
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scaling up your business without sacrificing quality and customer service is a complex, daunting challenge facing any business owner (yup, I've been t...