The Filmmaker's Guide to Explosive Growth: How To 2.5x Your Video Business
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In this episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with Jacob, founder of Poor Bear Stories, to explore the journey of building a successful video production and branding agency in the heart of Orlando. From a chance encounter at a filmmaker meetup to launching impactful collaborations, Jacob shares how community, creativity, and resilience helped him scale his agency by 2.5x—even in the face of a global pandemic.
We dive into the behind-the-scenes strategies that fueled Poor Bear Stories’ growth, from niching down and strengthening client relationships to the importance of consistently showcasing work. Jacob opens up about the real-world challenges of balancing full-time staff with contractors, pricing projects effectively, and navigating the highly specialized contractor defense space with authentic storytelling and strategic marketing.
Whether you’re a seasoned creative or building your video business from the ground up, this episode is packed with lessons on branding, scaling with purpose, and staying adaptable in a fast-changing industry. Don’t miss this inspiring, unscripted conversation filled with practical insights for filmmakers and entrepreneurs looking to grow their own creative empires.
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Chapters
1. The Filmmaker's Guide to Explosive Growth: How To 2.5x Your Video Business (00:00:00)
2. Connection Through Adversity and Triumph (00:00:04)
3. Entrepreneurial Journey Through Pandemic (00:12:43)
4. Niche Market Strategies for Business Growth (00:26:55)
5. Scaling Production Efficiency and Value (00:33:56)
6. Maximizing Production Value in Video (00:45:57)
7. Production Costs and Redundancy Benefits (00:51:41)
8. Exploring a Failed Business Model (01:01:57)
9. Lessons in Building Passive Income (01:07:24)
10. Investing in Video Production Gear (01:15:11)
11. Building a Skilled Video Production Team (01:29:14)
12. Invoicing and Payment Structures (01:41:14)
13. Video Production Equipment and Pricing Strategies (01:49:35)
14. Building Clients Through Reputation and Relationships (01:58:07)
15. Navigating the Contractor Defense Space (02:04:38)
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