
The Solo Creative Podcast
A podcast for freelance film makers and photographers who want to become better at the business of creative.
Episodes
18 episodes
AI as a resource with Zack Millsaps
Zach and I discuss owning a role, Instagram depression, and using AI to level up as a creative.
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Episode 17
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1:01:21

Steve Vanderheide - Airport water and imposter syndrome.
Steve and I talk about learning to produce corporate jobs, imposter syndrome, and trusting ourselves.
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Episode 16
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1:05:25

Jesse Oxford - Thinking like a leader
Jesse and I talk about his transition from freelancer to building a production company and then specialized agency, and the mentality it takes to build with purpose.
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Episode 14
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1:08:01

Nate Beaman - Why do we do what we do?
Nathan and I talk about his journey from working as crew on film sets to starting his own production company, the challenges of transitioning from crew to producing, the impact of budget constraints, and the dynamics of managing a busines...
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Episode 13
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1:25:54

Chris Albert - Freelancer Finance
Chris is an award winning DP who has done everything from BBC news in Israel, to years of 60 minutes interviews. He recently launched freelancerfinance.net to provide a resource for fellow freelancers to better understand things like a solo 401...
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Episode 12
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1:14:56

Chris Fenner - Battling ourselves
Chris Fenner and I talk about the low moments we all experience as freelancers, ponder the future, and have a pretty raw conversation about some of the challenges we face in the industry.
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Episode 11
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1:48:57

Evan Rogers - Living your dream job and leaving LA.
Happy 10th episode! Evan and I talk about building a community, finding a role in the industry, and his first internship as an assistant editor in high school.
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Episode 10
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1:17:36

Taylor Shanton - Losing 40k, imposter syndrome, and the power of building a company as a freelancer.
In this weeks episode with Taylor Shanton, we talk about living with imposter syndrome and battling through self-doubt. Taylor shares his experience in scaling up and down multiple times with employees, and how to pay them well and distribute a...
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Episode 9
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1:37:45

Enneagrams and Clients, with Gordo Flores
Gordo Flores, a producer and owner of Axiom Media, shares his journey as a freelancer and the growth of his company. In this episode we discuss the importance of hiring the right people and focusing on what you're good at, the challenges of wor...
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Episode 8
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1:31:01

Christian Brim, Author of Profit First for Creatives, CPA, and Financial Planner
In this episode, I interview CPA and author Christian Brim about making healthy financial decisions as a freelancer. They discuss tax planning and preparation, LLCs vs S-corps, solo 401ks, balancing investing in your business vs. saving f...
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Episode 7
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1:37:38

Megan Commons - I got his number from the call sheet
Meghan Commons, a Midwest-based AC, shares her experience in the film industry and working as a freelancer. In this episode, we discuss her upbringing in a film family, her transition to freelancing in a new market, and the challenges and benef...
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Episode 6
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1:23:28

Ep. 5 with Dawson Putthoff - Building a career that doesn't limit your ambitions
Dawson Putthoff, founder of Black Banner Productions, shares his journey from freelancing to starting his own production company. He discusses the challenges and rewards of running a production company, including the importance of building a st...
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Episode 5
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1:07:29

Ep. 4 with John Carrington - Becoming a Union DP and career Validation.
John Carrington shares insights from 10+ years as a colorist who transitioned into a DP. We discuss how leveraging relationships built through color work allowed him to transition to DP work, his unique path to joining the Local 600 unions, and...
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Episode 4
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1:36:39

Ep. 3 with Travis Wears - Building a freelance career
In this episode, Seth Lowe interviews Travis Wears, a Kansas City-based filmmaker, about his journey as a freelancer. They discuss topics such as taking time off, transitioning to freelancing, setting goals, learning the business side of filmma...
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Episode 3
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1:10:26

Ep. 2 with Evan Bourcier - Action Begets Luck, Pt. 2
Pt 2 of our conversation with Evan Bourcier. In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the strategies and mindset freelancers can adopt to succeed in their careers. Key topics include negotiating rates confidently, quoting project...
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Episode 2
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50:27

Ep. 1 with Evan Bourcie - Action Begets Luck, Pt. 1
In this conversation, Seth Lowe and Evan Bourcier discuss the ups and downs of freelancing in the creative industry. They share their experiences with slow seasons and the importance of creating financial buffers. They also discuss the challeng...
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Episode 1
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1:10:44
