Today we welcome Tim Hedberg from Motivo Media. Tim is our very FIRST guest from the US. Motivo Media is a Seattle based creative agency that trasforms their clients’ messages into thoughtful media with an impact.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Intro
- 02:32 – Running a video production company remotely
- 06:25 – Balancing teams of contractors
- 07:56 – Seattle’s video production market
- 11:30 – Practising good communication with your collaborators
- 14:05 – Dealing with budgets in Toronto vs American markets
- 15:45 – Take an educational approach with your clients
- 17:49 – Budgets: sometimes it’s more than the money
- 22:28 – Content formats vary by location and creative trends
- 24:35 – Break into different networks to diversify projects
- 28:05 – Budget challenges with Canadian divisions of American companies
- 31:16 – Outsourcing local crew vs. flying out to projects
- 35:51 – Travel stories with gear
- 39:40 – Being adaptable when shoots don’t go according to plan
- 41:30 – Recognise the ‘knowledge gap’ you have
- 44:00 – Work with teams that you can trust and rely on
- 44:52 – Importance of having reliable post-production team
- 46:54 – Teaming with people who are uniquely excited about what you get to offer them
- 48:08 – Getting started in the industry
- 50:25 – Tim’s background
- 58:40 – Taking a step back to figure out your purpose
- 1:03:44 – Outro
