Above Focus

About Above Focus

Welcome to Above Focus, hosted by Rod Matsumoto, founder of Aguia Studio, creative director, and mentor. This is the podcast for creative entrepreneurs. We go beyond just the technical craft and dive deep into the business of creativity. Join Rod as he shares hard-won lessons from his journey from São Paulo to Perth and his experience building a production studio that serves world-class clients. Each episode is packed with practical advice, honest stories, and strategic insights on leadership, AI implementation in creative fields, and mentorship for aspiring professionals. If you're a creative, a drone pilot, or an entrepreneur looking to build a successful and profitable company, this is your new briefing.

Publisher

Aguia Studio

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2025

Latest episode

10 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Dec 2025

   I Hired an AI Agent and It Changed Everything

2. 

   25 Nov 2025

   Why Big Clients Do Not Care About Your 4K Drone Shots

3. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Why I Stopped Being a “Drone Pilot” (And What I Became Instead)

4. 

   29 Jul 2025

   This 10-Minute Habit Beat Years of Practice

5. 

   8 Jul 2025

   I Was Treated Like a CRIMINAL For Flying My Drone

   This episode explores the host's experience of being treated like a criminal for flying a drone.

6. 

   1 Jul 2025

   The Unseen Portfolio (Attract High-Value Clients)

7. 

   24 Jun 2025

   AI Will Steal Your Job? My Plan.

   The host discusses strategies for adapting to the evolving job market in the face of increasing automation.

8. 

   17 Jun 2025

   This Is Why Your Drone Footage Is BORING

   This episode explores the common pitfalls that make drone footage unengaging, offering insights into capturing more compelling aerial visuals.

9. 

   10 Jun 2025

   Drone StoryTELLING Formula!

10. 

    3 Jun 2025

    The Hidden Drone Truths NO ONE Tells You!

    This episode explores the unspoken realities of drone technology, revealing insights into its practical applications and potential limitations.

11. 

    28 May 2025

    Google’s AI (Veo3) Film SECRETS!

    This episode explores Google's AI film technology, Veo3, but lacks further details about its secrets or implications.

12. 

    21 May 2025

    How One Drone Shot Changed My Life Forever!

13. 

    20 May 2025

    The Drone Shot That Changed My Life

14. 

    14 May 2025

    I Spent $10,000 on Drones

15. 

    13 May 2025

    I Spent $10K on Drones – Here’s What No One Tells You

16. 

    30 Apr 2025

    How One Big Fail Taught Me Everything I Know!

17. 

    22 Apr 2025

    I Quit My Safe Job for a Drone. My Risky Leap to Netflix!

18. 

    16 Apr 2025

    Crashing a $5000 Drone Changed My Life Forever

    Have you ever failed so badly that it changed your life? That's exactly what happened to me when I crashed a $5,000 drone into the ocean. But sometimes, failing big is what helps you find your true focus. In this video podcast, I share how a single crash led me to become a professional drone [...]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

453,386

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0