In this episode, we dive into the creative mind behind Frank & Harvey, exploring the power of uncertainty, the role of AI in daily work, and the journey of rebranding a company. We discuss what fuels creativity and practical advice for businesses looking to craft engaging content. Plus, we uncover the process of building a brand identity from the ground up.
24 Jan 2025
Pioneers in Corporate Video
From picture videos and dance recitals in middle school, to traveling the country and working with Fortune 500 companies, Greg & Michael have been working together in the corporate video world for 30 years.
8 Jun 2024
Filmmaking & Creativity
All things filmmaking! Seth discusses his process for writing, idea creation, as well as running his video production company called Anomaly Video. Seth also recently started a YouTube skit channel called Write, Film, Edit, to help sharpen his storytelling skills.
15 May 2024
Photography, Filmmaking, Personal Development
Taylor is a photographer and video producer who's worked in a variety of creative roles. Most recently he started a Youtube channel focusing on taking photography and video creation to the next level while becoming the best version of yourself, as described on his channel.
3 May 2024
Fire Department Chronicles & Firefighter Fenton
Paramedics, fire-fighters, social media content creators, and owners in a local Rockford coffee company, Fire Department Coffee. Jason and Brent discus everything from creating content, to their daily routines at the fire station.
29 Mar 2024
Content Marketing Specialist & Former Journalist, Jillian Love
Jillian Love is a content marketing specialist at Woods Equipment. She is also a writer and former journalist. We go in depth on her career in journalism as well as her current role in marketing.
20 Mar 2024
Set Dresser & Filmmaker - Julia Moore
Julia has worked on numerous feature films and commercial projects as a set dresser and production assistant on network shows. We talk about her time living in Hollywood and what it takes to work in one of the most versatile roles on set as a set dresser!
29 Feb 2024
#13 Former Purple Mattress Commercial Writer & Director - Scott Dastrop
4 Billions views, hundreds of millions in add revenue, Scott is the former writer and director for Purple Mattress. In this episode we break down some of the ads Purple created and discuss his marketing and writing process.
20 Feb 2024
#12 If You Don't Have Constraints, You're Never Going to be Creative - Tom Ciciura
Tom Ciciura has worked in a variety of roles on Hollywood films, network shows, and commercial productions and his long list of IMDB credits features some of the most well known films with top talent. Along with being a cinematographer, camera and steadycam operator, Tom also has his own rental company called 2nd Cine.
9 Feb 2024
#11 DJ & President/Janitor at LUX Productions, Jordan Chance
Jordan chance is a Rockford DJ and owner of Lux Productions. In this inspirational conversation we discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, and how his company facilitated two events for the president of the United States recently here in Illinois!
31 Jan 2024
#10 Las Vegas Poker Player to Filmmaker - Matt Love
Matt Love is the owner of Love Creative, a video production company focusing on documentary style videos for non profit organizations. In this episode we talk about all things video production including Matt's fascinating start playing poker in Las Vegas, transitioning into broadcast production as a camera operator, to traveling the world for a travel channel based in Illinois.
9 Jan 2024
#09 Getting Out of the Comfort Zone - Jim Mckenzie, Filmmaker/Creative Director
Jim McKenzie has had a career in the creative industry for over 30 years. Starting out working in creative agencies and now for the last twenty years running his own video production company. Aside from that, Jim has also been involved in martial arts for numerous decades. We discuss everything from being a creative to pushing yourself to do hard and difficult things and getting out of the comfort zone. Jim draws a lot of parallels in running his business to being a mixed martial arts coach.
6 Jan 2024
Episode 08 Chris Prete - Christmas Special
Chris Prete is a creative director for a Fortune 500 company with over 25 years in the creative industry. Chris is also a screen writer and director.
6 Jan 2024
Episode 07 Jude & Holly - Hair & Makeup Artists
Jude & Holly are local makeup and hair artists that work in a variety of industries including, video production, photography, and fashion.
6 Jan 2024
Episode 06 Luis Hermosillo -Photographer/Filmmaker
Luis has worked in the wedding industry as a photographer for over a decade and has recently started in video content and wedding films. Entrepreneurship has always been a part of him, even in his childhood years.
5 Jan 2024
Episode 05 Niel Bloom - Future Memory Media
Neil Bloom is a Rockford filmmaker and works in video production under his production company, Future Memory Media. Neil recently collaborated with local filmmakers and shot his own short film in Rockford, Illinois.
5 Jan 2024
Episode 04 Frank Slowinski - Frank Slow Films
Frank Slowinksi is a Rockford creative working in video and music production. In this fun conversation we discuss the process of coming up with creative ideas, the importance of finding your tribe, and how to balance all your creative passions.
5 Jan 2024
Episode 03 Colin Gregory - Sinclair Collective
Colin Gregory is a DP in Rockford and owner of a production company, Sinclair Collective. Collin talks about how organization has helped him in his business and we break down a recent project for a local company in Rockford.
5 Jan 2024
Episode 02 Jesse & Jen - Catalyst Photography
Photographers in the Rockford area, Jesse and Jen discuss their commercial photography business. How they started, how they transitioned from weddings and into commercial photography, as well as the nuances of running a creative business.
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