Ross, you're insane bro. I've spent the last 6 months starting up my own production company and this info has been a huge help. Your channel is also growing so fast you're gonna pass me in the next couple days, but you totally deserve it! Just subscribed after binging like 5 videos haha.
You're literally the most genuine person who's spoken so openly about business and wanting to help people with knowledge from your personal experience. Much respect!
Can’t even express how extremely valuable this video will be for those thinking to start their own production company. Top notch insights, right to the core!
You know what... You have the most encouraging content I've ever watched. For someone who is just starting with very limited resources and knowledge about the business, but very much willing to take risks and share whatever skills I have gained overtime and likewise learn more, I truly appreciate everything that you are sharing here and I know that opportunities are endless.
I've subscribed and have Loads of questions. 1. Could you show us an example of what your business plan looks like and what it contains? 2. How do you handle paying owners and hiring? 3. How do you approach agencies for work, or do you? This is great stuff since there is not a lot I can find online to help those of us who want to improve their business.
Great video. I only disagree with two points. The gear absolutely matters, and so does your website. I think using Instagram as a portfolio is the same as having a gmail account. Otherwise great video! Been in business since 1996
Hey! Totally appreciate your point on this 👌 from my experience it hasn't been the case with the website but with equipment how I should have worded it was, equipment matters but latter... most people get in debt before they have a client to pay for the gear, which isn't a good way to start a company 👌😊 I really appreciate the comment and congrats on having a business for so long! That's awesome 🔥
I am on the verge of starting a production house and I was pretty confused on a lot of topics. This helped me a lot! Thank you so much for making this video!!
10. Complacency is a business killer 2:05 9. The power of having an email and business line 3:22 8. Cheap isn't always good 4:45 7. Don't count your chickens before the've hatched 7:18 6. Setting a business plan 9:45 5. How to say no 11:50 4. Equipment doesn't matter 15:26 3. Be wise with your money 20:52 2. Reasons why your business exists 22:42 1. Invest in your learning 29:25
Thanks for this Ross! Your points are very valuable and will help me reassess where my business is going. I'm sure your channel is going to keep growing and reach even more people that need help!
Hi from Melbourne Australia Ross! The content your putting out is great and super valuable, thank you! Would love to hear more on 1. Outreach examples/success stories. 2. Marketing. 3. Different types of services to offer. Thanks again for the great content!
Hey James! Great to speak with you. Thanks so much for the comment and content ideas! I've added those to my list so I will cover these in the next few videos 🔥. I did a video not too long ago about "the number 1 platform for outreach on", if you haven't seen it, that will be a good one to get you warmed up!!
Fantastic video! Such amazing and well spoken information. Just the video I needed to watch at this particular point in my life. Much appreciation for really taking the time to explain these 10 points in such detail.
Thanks for the information. I am just starting my own production company. I was making so many of the mistakes that you spoke about. Going to reflect on them and do my best to improve.
Hey Ross, This content is actually awesome. I am in the process of launching a business and I have been lucky enough to get a couple of mentors early on. These tips are super helpful and align with the other experts I have been in contact with. So you must be doing something right. :) I hope I can get the ball rolling and have the ability to keep pushing through the dips. As you said, your why is the most important thing.
I remember being bombarded by your ads on Facebook and thinking na I've got plenty of great channels I watch, I'm making progress, I don't need a paid course. I'm not on your paid course yet but I thought I'd give this video a go and now I'm like... Oh shit, not everyone is just a snake oil online course salesman 😂 this is absolutely superb, your video is beyond helpful! Subscribed and going to set down some time to watch again and take proper notes! I may even sign up to whatever the ad was promoting 😂
😂😂😂😂😂 love this comment dude!!! It's such a shame so many people are focused on taking people's money and not just giving them straight up value. I reckon it's been a slower growth for me as a result but at least I have a genuine purpose 😊 🙏🏼 Black Friday is coming up, so I'm sure you'll see me pop up again 😂😂😉
Fair play, this is great content. I’m a TV Director and started doing videography in lockdown and my next move I think is start a production company. This video was really spot on 👌
Ross, you are totally on point bro, I appreciate the sincerity reflected in your voice and your story. Solid information for me to apply in my own efforts as a producer/director, thank you for sharing and yes, I am now a subscriber to your channel
Brilliant video. Almost all points resonate with me and the current/past state that me and my business is/was in. Subbed. Gonna watch more of your content when I get back home 😁
This is insanely valuable indeed! Earned yourself a subscriber and a like! And I´ll be doing a lot of sending this to a ton of friends as well! Thank you so much to put the truth out there! Took me 16 years to realize all this! Huge shout out to you, mr. Ross Welch! A Brazillian motion designer like me salutes you, brother! Cheers!
XD I'm doing my due diligence in preparing to start my business and next to the tab where I'm taking my notes is my business plan document. Good to feel ahead of the game before the info came through your video. Great work though I appreciate all this information.
I just subscribed and I'm glad I did. I just started my own business doing Graphic Design and Video Production. I just got a project where I'm going to be making a RU-vid channel and filming 5 P.S.A.s for a local non-profit and I happen to run into this video while researching on how to run your first production. I appreciate your style and your honesty.
Greetings from Arizona! Just found your channel! I recently moved out here to pursue my media career. Your videos are very informative and stoked to see more!
This was brilliant Ross, I am a one man band as a freelancer, something I struggle with is imposter syndrome or selling my services, completely just pluck a number out the sky to get the client...
Man this was very long.... but I stayed because every word was so so true 👍 💯 I just got a canon m6 mark 2 and search for the best lens I can afford.... finally found a look and smooth colors I an looking for.... about to shoot my first test commercial and yes I have invested into a lot of small classes .... wow 👌 I sub and looking for more info!!!
Really nice video I subscribed immediately man your chanel can help me big time. I am exactly at the beginning of turning my hoby into a business. Thanks and keep the great work
Thank you for this, before I watched your video I was going to stop doing paid work for the next two months until I received my new camera. You made me realize that I am not my camera and I can still pull performance out of a Nikon from 2006 until the new one arrives.
with all respect to the bro code I LOVE YOU BRO your so well spoken and relatable and speak with such deliverance if i even used the word in the right context which im pretty sure it is not lol but you catch my drift thanks for the video ima watch all of your videos and leave honest comments
Okay! I subscribed, your content looks very useful and you seem so genuine and honest! Can you make a video on how to and what to charge? Also do you mentor or give lessons?
Hey!!! Thanks for the support! Yes!! Check this out: perspectiveacademy.teachable.com/p/perspective-academy-business-marketing-full-access Also here is the video on how to charge: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yPwZEsI0Jeo.html
Thank you Ross for your honesty, I would like to know about your experience putting together a team, It has been the hardest part of the projects I've been working with.
You're welcome! It takes time but if you can build up a freelancer matrix that works well. See this video for a bit more on that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OJk7ReY74rE.html
Fantastic video Ross! Just subscribed. I'm currently working as an assistant for a production company called Visual Eye. It's slowly progressing but i'm itching to get stuck into my own stuff. These tips are amazing.
Hey!! Thank you so much for reaching out. You are more than welcome and I'm glad the video helped. It's great to see you investing in your business knowledge before making the jump - I'm sure you'll smash it! Is there anything in particular that you would like to see on the channel which would help you more??
@@RossWelch Appreciate you taking the time to reply! Have to admit after binging your videos you have a serious amount of quality content here. Pretty much answering all of my questions! As for myself, I don't usually feel comfortable approaching new clients (i'd prefer to leave the networking to someone else if I could haha) but it has to be done. Could you possibly dive deeper into how you handle a new client from start to finish? Pitching the ideas, securing future work with them, pricing, revisions etc. Apologies if this has already been covered on the channel. Wish you all the best in the future and I would love to work for you one day. (I'm based in the UK)
@@ACharrizard honestly it's no problem at all! OK awesome, I actually haven't covered that yet so I will do it on my next video!!! I think it's a great idea and client management is something that I know people have trouble with too 😊 Thanks for being apart of the community, and if you need anything just shout!!
Thanks a lot for valuable info mate ! I would love to hear some tips as of how to create a business plan 🙏🏼 If you already have it - I'll watch it in a sec 😁🙏🏼🖤
Hey Ross, great video with so much value. I wanted to let you know that the enrollment page on your teachable academy platform is not working currently. Looking forward to learning more from you!