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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Nuggets of wisdom for any startup in so many industries. Getting lots of value....

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

I’ve been running my production company part time for the past year and I’ve never related to something so much!

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!!

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 👌

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!

Just came across your channel and all I can say is thank you! Dropping gems

I have a production business and your 10th point so far is exactly what I can relate to. I'm finishing my first year.

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.

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 😂

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 KZfaq 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.

Great advice! I’ve had similar experiences with my photography business and setting goals/pricing what you are worth are really key.

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.

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...

Hey Ross! Spot on! Thanks! I especially like #1! Your course is on my 90 Day Schedule! Greetings from downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

KZfaq algorithm for the win. Just subbed. About to watch this through and take 📝

Thanks so much for your insight. It gives me a road map.

Great video! Thanks for sharing the list and you experiences. Cheers

Having equipment with no knowledge - good Having knowledge with no equipment - great HAVING EQUIPMENT AND KNOWLEDGE - GOD.

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.

Valuable video. Just one point to add about equipment. Equipment matters to some extent. If we show some fancy equipment clients think we are having a quality production though it doesn’t matter a lot for production companies. And you are right about burning money on equipment isn’t a sustainable way.

brilliant mate, thanks from SA, keep it up!

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.

Fantastic stuff man!

REALLY great advice. thank you!

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!

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.

Watching from Kenya. I have zero gear and cash but I hope one day I'll be able to have my own production company telling stories through videography.

I'm currently looking to take my sideline to the next level and this content is so valuable. Thank you 🙌

amazing ross. thanks for this video. it is so great one.

respect this a lot.

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.

This man knows what he's talking about

I’m glad I got my head on right and already knew these things when I’m barely starting lol

Fire video. I have literally never taken notes from a video like this. But these points are GAS. Cheers, keep it up.

thank you man! really appreciate this.

Awesome Ross thank you!!

Really enjoying your channel!

This is Seriously helpful for me and also i subscribed from today , you can be an inspiration to many. Thankyou for inspiring me Ross.

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!!!

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!

Great tips, thank you !

I guess it's also important to decide what gear we need in the house, and what's better to be rented. And if we use it really often, it's probably still better to lease expensive gear instead of buying.

Great content!

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

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

Thank you very much ♥️♥️♥️

Valuable Information!

After realizing how your Channel is Helping me. Let me SUBSCRIBE 🎥🎥Thanks Man for sharing this.

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!

Thanks, man! 🤝

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 great content. Very valuable information

Loving these videos

Some great tips here, thanks!

Thanks for the great thoughts. Spot on with your focus. Thanks for putting this up!

Very Good points. Businesses should also be quicker to spend money on advertising than gear too.

Great tips bro. Thank you. Keep up the great work and keep the motivational and inspirational videos coming. ✌️

Thank you great video!

Great information. I invested in some gear, and editing software. I’m trying to fine tune my craft before I create my LLC, considering I’m a woman in a men dominated business, the pressure is on 👽

Just found the page! Great advice and look forward to going through more of your content! Best of luck with your youtube page

Awesome video! Thanks for the tips man🔥

Thank you! ❤️

Great video! Now im in a situation where I NEED to contract someone... you ask us what would we like to learn in your videos, haha and im interested in how to contract someone and, in your opinion, what goes firs.. hire a editor, a cameraman and editor... I know every business is different but, could be an interesting video or how it was for you. 💪🏻

Thank you 🙏

Great Video

I like the idea of not spending money until I get it. I have had a real problem of spending money I got promised for future work to buy gear. From now on, I'll charge clients a gear fee before I do the job so I don't get into debt.

Great video. Liked & subscribed. Best wishes.

I love that I stumbled across this video. Such great info. Thank you so much!

I think the website one does not matter on the website itself - but seo search, it you set that up well, it will give you business. A friends videography business had 40ish percent of the work come through the website

PROVERBS 1:7: Fear of the Lord, Is the Beginning of Knowledge. But Fools Despise, Wisdom and Instruction. Excellent advice! Always know the fundamentals. 👍

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.

Why is video production so expensive? Because each team member is worth their weight in gold!

This waz really dope blood

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

How would you go about creating a business plan for a production company? What makes the business plan for one company different from another? If they're all just making videos

This is a banger video. Tons of great advice. Thank you so much for making this video, it deserves more views!

I doing video production in Bangkok , I wanna thank you for you content :)

Appreciate you tons 🤲🏾

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?

Great video. Thank you so much for your insight! Would love to work with you someday.

So happy I found your page, this is priceless content, got my sub! Thank you so much!

Well done! Genuine, wise and well-said. Thank you!

Thanks for your energy Ross!

You’re putting out insanely good content man thank you 🙏🏼

This information is so rich. Felt like I held you hostage to get this info out of you.

Thank you for this video

I disagree with that “ in showbiz you need to show that . I shoot music video . I used Sony A7R4 for both photos and video . So for small budget video it’s okay . But if you hit a 10k music video client and you show up on set with just a camera and gimbal, what will be there reaction. Before waiting for the output they will judge you !!! Plus if you rig up the same camera and put matte box filter , a monitor , some reflectors , black flags , some c stands . Singer will have more confidence . Because they see the setup before the final video . That my personal experience . These days phone camera te more versatile and you have stabilisers for phone , you can achieve similar looking video , but will a client pay u 10k for a video shot on an iPhone ?

subscribed cuz hey free tips not just anyone gives you that thank you.

Man....today have learnt alot.....Am from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 Africa and my issue was to get a good equipment Although I have to buy at least a camera since i use just a phone.....anyway Good studies have found in this channel and i have Subscribed for more content.....🙏🙏🙏🙏

Super valuable info ! Thanks for sharing Ross

thank you for you help

Great stuff

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