by Sleepy Dog Creative
The creative's safe space for encouragement and commiseration. Can You Change the Music? is a podcast for self-employed creatives navigating the real highs and lows of creative work. Hosted by videographers Jeremiah Shumaker and Joe Reeves, the show features honest conversations about running a creative business—covering loneliness, burnout, money, freedom, and why we keep choosing this path. It’s a space to commiserate, celebrate wins, and figure it out together.
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July 7, 2026
<p>What happens when you stop trying to build your creative business the way everyone else says you should?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with documentary editor and filmmaker Ryan Mjøen to talk about faith, ADHD, imposter syndrome, pricing, relationships, and the surprising journey that led him to niche down into post-production. Ryan shares how he transitioned away from being a full-service video production company, why traditional sales strategies never worked for him, and how building meaningful relationships became the foundation of his business.</p><p>We also dive into the realities of ADHD as a creative entrepreneur, the struggle of defining success on your own terms, and why editing might be the most misunderstood role in filmmaking.</p><p>Whether you're a videographer, photographer, freelancer, editor, or creative business owner, this conversation is packed with practical insights and honest reflections on building a life and business that actually fits who you are. Based on your conversation with Ryan about his journey from documentary filmmaker to niche post-production specialist, ADHD, relationships-first networking, pricing, and finding success beyond traditional business metrics.</p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><p>-Ryan's journey from filmmaker to documentary editor</p><p>-Why niching down transformed his business</p><p>-ADHD as a creative superpower (and challenge)</p><p>-Building relationships instead of cold calling</p><p>-Finding clients through community</p><p>-The dangers of underpricing your work-Defining success beyond revenue</p><p>-Why most creatives struggle with editing</p><p>-Working with your brain instead of against it</p><p>-Faith, calling, and trusting the process-DaVinci Resolve, workflows, and editing philosophy</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Ryan:</p><p>Website: https://www.4137productions.com</p><p>Email: ryanmjoen@4137productions.com</p>
June 30, 2026
<p>Nobody talks about the mistakes.</p><p>As creatives, business owners, and freelancers, it's easy to look at successful people and assume they always know what they're doing. The truth? Every professional has stories they'd rather forget.</p><p>In this episode, Jeremiah and Joe share some of the biggest mistakes they've made throughout their careers—from breaking expensive property on a music video shoot to losing critical footage on a commercial production. They unpack what went wrong, how they handled the fallout, and the lessons that still influence how they work today.</p><p>If you've ever had a project go sideways, lost sleep over a mistake, or wondered if one bad day could ruin your career, this conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><p>-Jeremiah's most painful production mistake</p><p>-The dangers of using unfamiliar gear on client projects</p><p>-Why insurance matters more than most creatives realize</p><p>-Joe's commercial shoot disaster story</p><p>-Losing footage and dealing with technical failures-Managing client expectations during a crisis</p><p>-The value of backups, redundancy, and preparation</p><p>-Why relationships often matter more than perfection</p><p>-How mistakes can make you a better creative professional</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Send us your videography horror stories to read on air: canyouchangethemusic@gmail.com</p>
June 23, 2026
<p>At just 19 years old, Molly is building a videography business, landing clients, navigating rejection, and figuring out who she is along the way.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with a young filmmaker who skipped the traditional path and jumped headfirst into entrepreneurship. We talk about the realities of running a creative business at a young age, learning to advocate for yourself, handling difficult clients, finding community in a lonely industry, and why success means more than just making money.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're just getting started as a creator or you've been running your business for years, Molly's honesty, humility, and perspective offer a refreshing reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do is focus on the work you love and trust the process.</p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><p>-Building a video business at 19 years old</p><p>-Being a woman in a male-dominated creative industry</p><p>-Why client acquisition doesn't have to be complicated</p><p>-Handling rejection and cold outreach</p><p>-Learning to stand up for yourself in business</p><p>-Pricing mistakes and lessons learned</p><p>-The loneliness of creative work</p><p>-Finding your style vs. solving client problems</p><p>-Why community matters more than competition</p><p>-Doing creative work for the love of the game</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Molly:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollys.vision/</p><p>Website: https://www.mollysvision.com/</p><p>Email: mollyssvision@gmail.com</p><p>LinkTree: linktr.ee/mollyysvision</p><p><br></p><p>Send us your crazy videography stories at canyouchangethemusic@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Copyright Sleepy Dog Creative 2026 All Rights Reserved</p>
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The creative's safe space for encouragement and commiseration.
Can You Change the Music? is a podcast for self-employed creatives navigating the real highs and lows of creative work. Hosted by videographers Jeremiah Shumaker and Joe Reeves, the show features honest conversations about running a creative business—covering loneliness, burnout, money, freedom, and why we keep choosing this path. It’s a space to commiserate, celebrate wins, and figure it out together.
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