The Freelance Playbook
The Freelance Playbook" podcast is your ultimate guide to succeeding in the fast-paced world of freelancing. Whether you're just embarking on your freelance journey or looking to elevate your existing business, tune in for invaluable advice from industry leaders and successful freelancers, helping you navigate the complexities of the freelance economy and write your own success story. Join us and start transforming your freelance aspirations into reality, one episode at a time.
Episodes
217 episodes
QOD: Should You Invest In The Sony A7siii or wait for something new?
Today's Question: "I am thinking of getting the Sony a7siii, but im concerned that Sony will release something better very soon. With so many cameras being released so fast, I don’t want to make a purchase only the find out I should’ve waited a...
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QOD: Packing Gear For Traveling Productions
Today's QOD: How do you pack your gear for traveling? Is it different from local shoots? - This is a great question and the short answer is yes, there is quite the difference. Traveling for productions can be quite fun, but at the same time, it...
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QOD: What Hard Drives Do I Use On Set?
Today's QOD: What Hard drives do I use on set? Leave us a comment on facebook or instagram and let us know what hard drives are you using. There are no wrong answers.Subscribe to the
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Do You Need 4K in 2022, Saving vs Investing Your Profits, Transitioning From Weddings to Commercial Filmmaking [Ep209]
We're discussing whether or not you need a 4K camera in 2022; Transitioning yourself from a wedding filmmaker to a commercial filmmaker; How you should invest your money and how you should save your money, and Capturing b-roll for documentary s...
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Mac vs PC, My Biggest Mistake On Set, and the Accounting Software I Use [Ep208]
In this episode, we're discussing the accounting software that I use for my business, the biggest mistake I've ever made on set, why I choose Mac over PC, and how I evaluate new potential hires to work for me. Subscribe to the
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My Camera Rigs, Deleting Footage, Internal Audio vs External Audio [Ep207]
We're answering your questions once again regarding my camera rig, deleting footage from past shoots, internal audio vs external audio, and more.Subscribe to the Miami Video Podcast ...
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Gear Selection, Invoice Payment Options, On Set Apparel [Ep206]
In this episode, I answer your questions regarding what video gear I select to go with me when my client is vague with the information, invoicing clients with different payment options, and the apparel I wear on set.Follow MVS on
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Big Budget Live Productions [Ep205]
Mike Hernandez joins Ariel Martinez on this episode to discuss a few recent productions, including some big-budget productions that needed to be broadcasted live. Subscribe to the Mi...
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New Productions Your Business Can Offer [Ep 204]
We're discussing new forms of productions that we've been working on a lot at Miami Video Services. Broadcast-form productions are quite different than your typical sit-down interviews for documentaries. This requires a different set of variabl...
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YouTube Channel Success with Dave Maze [Ep203]
Dave Maze joins us on this episode to discuss how he was able to receive 100% rights to the Kinotika YouTube channel of which he was once the main host. We're also diving into the features and characteristics of a successful youtube chann...
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Creating Opportunities For Yourself [Ep202]
Taylor Lewis is just one of three brothers who have an equal part in running Atomic City, a full-service production company who have had the opportunity to have great clients such as Amazon. In this episode, Taylor shares with us how they took ...
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Establishing Your Business Brand & Motive with Evan Bourcier [Ep201]
Director/DP Evan Bourcier joins us on this episode as we both discuss rebranding our businesses. Both Evan and I go in-depth and explore our unique motives for continuing to run and grow our businesses. Interestingly enough, we come to very dif...
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The Steadicam Operator with Tony Reyes [Ep200]
Steadicam Operator Tony Reyes joins us all the way from Beijing, China, in the middle of shooting for the Winter Olympics, to discuss his career as a steadicam operator. We’re discussing all aspects of his career from where Tony got started to ...
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Clients That Don’t Pay, Sending Proposals, and Traveling Rates [Ep199]
On this episode we’re answering your questions regarding clients who refuse to pay your invoices; when to follow up on sent proposals, and your traveling rates.
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When To Buy New Gear, When To Send Invoices To Clients, Building Your Crew [Ep198]
I answer your questions about buying new gear, tracking the money you make on said gear when I invoice my clients after a shoot and building the production crew I work with.Support our Affiliates:
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Getting Clients To Pay On Time [Ep 197]
On this episode Mike and I discuss continuing to work for clients who do not pay or pay late. What are our methods for dealing with that? How should this be approached? Our methods don't always work but like everything we talk about these...
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Big Pay For Minimal Work [Ep196]
On today's episode we're talking about working high paying jobs with little work. What our reactions were when stepping into them and how much of a treat they can be. Especially when working the usual 10 to 12 hour days.Support our A...
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Shooting A Sports Feature Documentary with Lemar Griffin [Ep195]
In this episode we sit down with Lemar Griffin as he talks about his experience shooting a feature documentary for the NFL. He also dives into how he did it as a one man band and the creative process behind his upcoming film. Lemar G...
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Directing A Feature Documentary with Rick Altizer [Ep194]
On today's episode we talk to Rick Altizer director of the Kendrick Brother's "Show Me The Father". It is a faith based documentary film centered around fatherhood which had a wide release in theaters last month. We dive into storytelling...
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URSA Mini 12K Price Drop & TASCAM CA-XLR2d [Ep193]
In this episode Mike is back and we're going to be talking about the whopping 40% price drop on the Blackmagic Ursa Mini 12K camera. As well as Tascam's new audio top handle for Canon, Panasonic and Fujifilm cameras. We also go into what ...
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Broadcast Filmmaking with Joel David Hinrichs [Ep192]
Joel David Hinrichs is a Director of Photography specializing in sports-related documentaries for Television release. Joel has had the pleasure of shooting the NFL Super Bowl three times and has even shot at NASA. In this episode we're discussi...
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Don't Get Left Behind [Ep191]
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! We've all heard that one before. When you have found your method that works well for your business, how often are you looking at new gear or software to help improve your efficiency and output? Let's talk about ...
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Getting Clients On Retainer [Ep190]
Getting clients on retainer is a "best-cast-scenario" for most freelancers. We're discussing our retainer clients and how you can approach a client to get on retainer with you.-----Support our Affiliates:
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Are Consulting Jobs Dangerous For Your Business? [Ep189]
What do you do when a potential client asks you to show them how to do their own videos instead of hiring you to do the video for them. We're discussing the stigma of doing consulting work with our prospective clients. Is this good or bad for y...
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