Videography as a business or Career…

[Ron Lindeboom]

[Tim Wilson] “Kathlyn’s the boss. I’m just her enthusiastic lackey. :-)”

Yeah, and she keeps me tied to this chair, feeding me nothing but caffeine and sugar cookies, only let me relax to watch The Matrix. I finally figured out that I’m a battery. I wondered why she always calls me ‘Duracell.’

:o)

Your article will be in the new issue, Nick. It’s a great piece of writing.

Ron LIndeboom

[Nick Griffin]

That’s just how far down the food chain I am. The boss has a boss who has a boss. (Any wonder I wrote on self-employment?)

[Jln2112]

Nick,

I’d really like to read your article on self employment. Is it possible to receive that via email?

jerry(AT)mppcolorado.net

thanks

[Tim Wilson]

Seriously, I’m asking Nick to hold out. The article will be in the next issue of the Creative COW magazine. It’s a free subscription at http://www.creativecowmagazine.net.

Speaking of which, the most recent issue just got posted, and if I may say so myself, it’s a killah.

Thanks,
Tim

[Tim Wilson]

I meant to mention that the next issue will be out in just over a month. It’s going to be another killah, in part because of it being anchored by Nick’s article.

tw

[Steve Kownacki]

That guy contradicts himself too much for me. If it were easy to be in business, everyone would be. First he tells the reader they probably don’t have any money, yet goes on to say buy a franchise or hire the best mechanic and business staff while you get started. Um, yeah. And pay them and yourself with what money? The key thing he mentions is relationship-building.

You want to get into this field, but how – self-employed or work for/with someone else? I’ve seen a number of posts on the cow about small shops looking for commission-only salespeople. That may be a great way in, plus you can work your way to the creative stuff. If you make 20-40% on the sale you’ll have your salary (and I assume you’re making at least $50K now).

I think you have a better chance of success if you are a successful salesperson than if you are a great artist. You still have to create credible product, but getting the jobs in the door is the tougher skill.

Steve

Daily affirmation: computers are our friends.

Steve