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by Bennett Creative

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5 episodes
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Podcast Overview

Video Marketing Podcast from Austin, Texas. We are real practitioners working in the field producing everything from TV commercials to social media content, and running that content through all the marketing channel needed to grow a business. We see what works and what flops, and will cover it all on the show. If you are interested in video production or leveraging video to supercharge your marketing, you have come to the right place. Presented by Bennett Creative www.bennettcreative.co

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December 22, 2025

Why Most Creatives Stay Broke

<p>What do weddings, music videos, and unpaid gigs have in common — and why do they shape so many creative careers?In this episode, we unpack the unspoken realities of creative work, from shooting weddings and music photography to building a sustainable agency. Drawing from real experience, we explore how early jobs — especially weddings, music videos, and low-budget or free work — become the real film school for many filmmakers and photographers.We discuss why wedding filmmaking teaches essential directing skills like commanding a room, managing pressure, and delivering results when there are no second takes. The conversation also dives into music photography and music videos as creative training grounds: incredibly valuable for skill-building and exposure, but increasingly difficult to monetize in today’s industry.Finally we&#39;ll explore the business side of creativity — pricing your work, avoiding burnout, understanding market value, and accepting a hard truth many freelancers aren’t told early enough: when you’re a creative entrepreneur, the minimum wage is zero. Learn more at bennettcreative.co</p>

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December 15, 2025

8 Million Views Later: The Reality Behind TikTok Success

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Kayla Fitch, Director of Social Media at Bennett Creative and a former TikTok influencer who experienced the platform’s early gold rush—millions of views, Creator Fund payouts, and brand deals—before watching influencer income and momentum slowly disappear.Kayla explains why TikTok’s Creator Fund stopped paying, where influencer money actually comes from, and why views alone don’t translate to long-term income. We also explore the mental health cost of influencer culture, including burnout, social media addiction, scripted authenticity, and relationship strain.After stepping away from being in front of the camera, Kayla transitioned into Directing Social Media at Bennett, helping brands and creators grow sustainably instead of chasing viral highs.Learn more at bennettcreative.co</p>

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December 8, 2025

How To Go Viral on Social Media in 2026

<p>In Part 2 of this conversation with Andrew Bennett and Keegan Cook of Bennett Creative, we break down the realities every creative, freelancer, and agency needs to hear about landing clients, creating content that performs, and why most brands fail on social media. From visualization-based sales tactics to the true power of curiosity loops, to the uncomfortable fact that polished videos often underperform compared to lo-fi “authentic” posts — this conversation uncovers what actually drives results. Whether you’re a filmmaker, photographer, or marketer, this is the behind-the-scenes truth about how to stand out, get hired, and make content that connects.Learn more at bennettcreative.co</p>

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What is Great Take?

Video Marketing Podcast from Austin, Texas. We are real practitioners working in the field producing everything from TV commercials to social media content, and running that content through all the marketing channel needed to grow a business. We see what works and what flops, and will cover it all on the show. If you are interested in video production or leveraging video to supercharge your marketing, you have come to the right place.

Presented by Bennett Creative www.bennettcreative.co

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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