From Church Roots to Cinematic Mastery: Ben Robie on Scaling Creativity and Business in Videography
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In the latest episode of the Scaling Creator podcast, host Ben Robie, a talented videographer from Utah, shares insights from his creative journey that began in his childhood church, pioneering his path in videography. In the first segment, he underscores the importance of merging business acumen with artistic creativity, citing influences like Chris Doe and Gary Vee and stressing the value of skills over expensive equipment. The discussion evolves to cover the balance between fulfilling and profitable projects, where Robie reflects on meaningful experiences such as creating a promotional video for a dentist and his upcoming high-profile wedding shoot in Montana. He concludes with practical advice, encouraging listeners to consider scaling their ventures and reconnecting with past clients for potential opportunities.
Introduction and Background 00:01 - 10:33
- Podcast introduction: Scaling Creator podcast
- Guest: Ben Robie, videographer from Utah
- Ben's background: Born in Bakersfield, CA, moved to Utah at age 9
- Started videography at church, shooting baptism videos
- Influenced by Chris Doe, Alex Hormozi, and Gary Vee
- Emphasizes the importance of business skills for creators
Business and Creativity10:33 - 20:28
- Discusses separating business and creativity
- Emphasizes curiosity and continuous learning
- Talks about gear acquisition and when to invest
- Highlights the importance of skills over equipment
- Discusses client acquisition and relationship building
- Share experiences with different types of projects
Projects and Fulfillment 20:28 - 28:05
- Discusses fulfilling projects vs. profitable projects
- Shares story of dentist promotional video as fulfilling work
- Mentions balance between passion projects and paying gigs
- Talks about upcoming projects and travel plans
- Discusses high-profile wedding shoot in Montana
- Provides contact information for the audience
How to connect with us
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