Why Your Production Company is Making You Miserable
Most people start a video production company because they love filmmaking, but end up miserable running a business. It’s usually not a lack of talent, it’s a misalignment of roles. In this video, we break down the three owner archetypes: The Artist, The Systems Builder, and The Rainmaker... and how to build towards the path that energizes you instead of burning you out. Chapters: 00:00 Filmmaker’s Dilemma 00:44 The 3 Archetypes 01:08 The Artist 02:51 The Systems Builder 04:33 The Rainmaker 05:56 Two paths to growth 06:40 The "Know Thyself" lesson 08:05 The Best vs. The Boss 08:44 Answering honestly 🎯Download our FREE guidebook ➡︎ Steal These 35 Nuggets of Filmmaking Wisdom ➡︎ https://share.hsforms.com/2lvK7Jsj1QA... Sign up for our weekly Newsletter ➡︎ No spam, just doc talk. ➡︎ https://2wr5n.share.hsforms.com/2rdz-... 🤔 Questions - Do you have questions or feedback about any our tips? Drop it in the comments! We will respond :) Dehancer Film Emulation: use code EARLYLIGHTMEDIA for 10% off - https://www.dehancer.com/ Here are the ways to work with us at Early Light Media (ELM) ============================= ⚡️Get on our freelance list ➡︎ https://earlylightmedia.com/freelance... ⚡️For Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ https://earlylightmedia.com/contact/ ============================= Connect with us on Instagram! ============================= IG: ➡︎ / earlylightmedia ============================= Connect with Darren Durlach ============================= Website ➡︎ https://earlylightmedia.com/darren-du... IG ➡︎ / darrendurlach ============================= Our mission at Early Light Media is to inspire change through the power of nonfiction storytelling and documentary film by producing it and teaching it. #earlylightmedia #documentaryfilmmaking #darrendurlach

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