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The Momentum Solution with MOT

RevThink™ — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:15:41 -0700

Nasya Kamrat and Ricki Pasinelli spent years watching the same pattern repeat, and recently built MOT: a new growth operating system designed to fix what one-thing-at-a-time consulting never could.

Nasya is a recovering founder and CEO with twenty years across brand, story, and experience. She sees the pattern before the spreadsheet confirms it. Ricki spent two decades next to CEOs making sure the vision didn't kill the company: building revenue, holding rooms, and telling people what they needed to hear.

Together they built MOT after watching momentum die in the spaces between strategy, brand, marketing, relationships, and decisions. This episode is about what they found, why the fix that held for a quarter always drifts back, and what it actually takes to build momentum that holds.

→ Read about MOT: Your Momentum Problem

→ Register for the workshops here:
https://revthink.typeform.com/MOTWorkshop

Workshop 1: Growth Pillar
April 14 | Where is your growth actually breaking down?

Workshop 2: Leadership Pillar
April 23 | Why do smart leaders get stuck when it matters most?

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The Tools Shaping Modern Storytelling | with David McGavran | CEO at Maxon

RevThink™ — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:35 -0700

David McGavran has been leading Maxon as CEO since 2018, following a successful two-decade tenure at Adobe. As Adobe's director of engineering for professional audio and video, he spearheaded industry-transforming projects that empowered film editors, broadcasters, and post-production houses globally.
At Maxon, David has driven strategic acquisitions, including Red Giant, Redshift, and ZBrush, significantly expanding the company's product portfolio and market presence.
His innovative leadership continues to position Maxon at the forefront of media and entertainment technology.

http://www.maxon.net/

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From Solo to Scale with Matt Cornelison

RevThink™ — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:08:15 -0800

Matt Cornelison is storyteller, entertainer and founder of Fungi Media. He helps complex B2B organizations make content their audience actually wants. His sillier accolades include U.S. Nationl Air Guitar Champion and Robert Goulet Mustached American of the Year :)

https://www.fungimedia.com/

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The Future of AI Powered Strategy with Valerie Madden

RevThink™ — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:14:08 -0800

Valerie Madden is a creator, strategist, and innovator blending over two decades of storytelling expertise with the transformative power of AI to craft emotionally resonant experiences that captivate, connect, and inspire. A senior creative leader behind 350+ brand identity campaigns for Amazon MGM Studios and NBCUniversal, shaping culturally defining eras like NBC’s Must See TV and Prime Video’s growth. Valerie's work has earned top industry honors, including Oscars, Emmys, Clios, and Promax awards, while driving innovation in production efficiency and scaling high-impact creative teams.

This episode is a recording of The Weekly Briefing from September 2025.

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The Ask & The Sale with Drew Norton

RevThink™ — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:50:00 -0800

Drew Norton became the top sales representative in a company of over 100 reps, generating more than $4 million in annual revenue. He went on to build and lead a sales team that produced over $20 million in annual revenue. With more than a decade of experience leading and training hundreds of business owners, leaders, and sales professionals, Drew has worked closely with sales leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners across diverse industries. Throughout his career, he has helped individuals grow from minimum-wage roles to earning six-figure annual commissions.

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Unblinding Creativity with Radim Malinic

RevThink™ — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:44:27 -0800

Radim Malinic is a creative director, designer and bestselling author. Living and working in South West London, he runs Brand Nu Studio, an award winning branding and creative studio + Brand Nu Books an independent publishing imprint.

Before finding his calling in the creative industry, Czech born Malinic was an ice hockey player, a bassist in death metal bands, an indie DJ, music journalist and student of Economics and Business management. At the break of the new millennium, Malinic moved to the UK to explore the expansive music scene, only to find even a greater interest in art and graphic design. Since then his eclectic interests have seen him working with some of the biggest brands, companies and bands in the world. Clients include Harry Potter, London Film Museum, Decleor, Adidas, Dolby, WWF and USAID amongst many others. He is also a regular keynote speaker (Adobe Max, OFFF, FITC) guest lecturer and brand ambassador.

https://radimmalinic.co.uk/
https://www.brandnu.co.uk/

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Storytelling and Spirit-telling with Jane Morgan

RevThink™ — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:44:19 -0700

Jane Morgan is a filmmaker, business owner and spiritual babe. She's in a big transition at the moment finding her way to mixing business and spirit, using the pen and the microphone as the way through.
The discussion goes through her extraordinary career trajectory with themes of intentionality, personal calling, and navigating significant life transitions with courage and optimism.
Janethedirector.com
Janemorganmedium.com

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From Hollywood to Humanity with Bart Hendrikx

RevThink™ — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:50:00 -0700

Bart Hendrikx's journey transitions media, entertainment, and global strategy. His expertise spans feature films (e.g., Mr. & Mrs. Smith) and brand activations (Sonos x Gorillaz). He advised major clients like 20th Century Fox and played a crucial role in launching director Ridley Scott’s European office in Amsterdam. Based in Amsterdam, he also maintains his influential platform, AskTheRightQuestion.org.

https://barthendrikx.com/

https://www.asktherightquestion.org/

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Introducing New Confab Groups

RevThink™ — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:58:04 -0700

Confab Groups are weekly masterminds emphasizing different specialties quarterly.
- Choose from 6 groups each with a different focus

- Weekly sessions occurring over 3 months

- Build relationships with your fellow peers

- Replays available if you miss a week

Always Relevant, Never Predictable | Curt Doty

RevThink™ — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:37:50 -0700

Curt Doty propelled two entertainment marketing agencies to 8 figure growth and worked with over 50 Fortune 500 companies, Curt has a proven track record. A former NBC Universal creative executive, Curt is an award-winning brander and marketer. His sweet spot of innovation has been uniting the worlds of design, content and technology. His legacy lies in branding and marketing across various business sectors. Curt leverages his expertise in AI-driven platforms to create innovative solutions that enhance the value and impact of his clients' brands. He recently launched RealmIQ, an education and advocacy consultancy focused on AI, connecting AI Founders with Investors and also launched the RealmIQ: Sessions podcast, now in its second season.

https://curtdoty.co/
https://www.realmiq.com/sessions

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The Golden Age of Television with Lee Hunt

RevThink™ — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:06:49 -0700

Lee Hunt is a strategist and industry thought leader for media companies across the globe. His success in launching and positioning entertainment brands, in addition to his groundbreaking work in audience management and competitive analysis, have set many of the standards for our industry.

Lee began his career on the client side in the 1980s, launching, branding and executive producing at Lifetime, VH1, TNT, and MTV. In the 90s, he founded the creative services agency, Lee Hunt Associates. After a decade of working with scores of media companies around the world, Lee sold LHA to the digital services company, Razorfish. In 2001, he launched the strategic consultancy, Lee Hunt LLC.

Lee was also publisher and editor-in-chief of CMOintelligence, the syndicated service that tracked and analyzed the on-air marketing of more than 125 linear and streaming services.

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From Flash to AI: The Next Revolution | with Wesley ter Haar at Monks

RevThink™ — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:56:50 -0700

Wesley ter Haar is a co-founder and the Chief AI Officer at Monks. Now in year 25, he’s helped grow the company from a scrappy production shop from Amsterdam into a global leader in creative, tech and now AI.
With 7000 people working across timezones in 33 countries, the Monks are regarded for high quality work and relentless innovation, and were recently named Adweek's first ever AI agency of the year.
Wesley serves on the boards of S4Capital and The One Club for Creativity, is the inaugural president of Cannes Lions' Digital Craft jury, serves on the Cannes Titanium Jury and has spoken at major events including Cannes, CES, and Adobe MAX. He was recently named an AI Trailblazer by Business Intelligence.

https://www.monks.com/

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Meaningful Marketing with Alex James

RevThink™ — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:08:15 -0700

Alex James has spent the last 12 years helping B2B service businesses across the globe become experts at conveying their expertise. He believes the go-to strategies of the 2010s, like niching down, solving problems and sharing ideas are no longer enough. Because in a post-AI world (where output is cheap & everyone's a specialist) you can't just share ideas - you need to own one. You need a perspective. His cut-to-the-bone approach has earned him 120,000 TikTok followers (despite posting no more than 3 times per month), and 10,000 LinkedIn followers from just 40 posts total - proving that a sharp perspective lets you say less, but matter more.

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Curiosity Drives Influence | Melissa Havel

RevThink™ — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:52:21 -0700

Melissa Havel is a senior communications strategist, executive advisor, and team coach who blends big-idea thinking with a disciplined approach to problem-solving and delivering results. She has driven powerful storytelling and strategic communications campaigns across owned, earned, and paid channels for organizations of all sizes, drawing on her extensive experience as a senior director at Portland General Electric and an executive vice president at WE Communications. Currently, Melissa also imparts her expertise as an adjunct professor in the Strategic Communication Master’s program at the SOJC.

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Finding Success in Creative Careers with Mark J. Jones

RevThink™ — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:14:32 -0800

Mark Jones is an accomplished educator, producer, and author, known for bridging the worlds of culture, technology, and education. As the Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Art, and Design at Sheridan College and former Director at Seneca Film Institute, Mark has dedicated over 25 years to empowering the next generation of creatives. His book, The Starving Artist Myth, challenges long-standing stereotypes about creative careers, advocating for the economic and social value they contribute. With a career spanning producing award-winning animated films, live art installations, and documentaries, Mark possesses firsthand insight into the evolving landscape of creative industries. This unique perspective allows him to discuss the post-pandemic shifts in audience behavior, the impact of technological advancements like AI on the arts, and the misconceptions that families and educators face when supporting youth in creative fields. As both an educator and a parent who has faced these challenges personally, Mark brings authenticity and passion to conversations about guiding young creatives toward fulfilling, sustainable careers. His discussions resonate with a diverse podcast audience—from parents of aspiring artists to professionals in education and creative industries.

https://www.starvingartistmyth.com/

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What Paradiso Feels Like with Héctor Ayuso

RevThink™ — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:31:23 -0800

Héctor Ayuso has spent the last 30 years chasing ideas and making them real. Call him an artist, filmmaker, creative director, storyteller, or just a guy who can't sit still—labels don’t matter, doing does. From Spain to Mexico, Italy to the U.S., he’s built studios, taught, spoken on stages, and created projects that live outside the usual boxes. For nearly 25 years, he founded and shaped one of the world’s most influential creative festivals, OFFF. Now, he’s building Paradiso, a different kind of gathering—one that ditches the polished and embraces the raw, the real, the human. Alongside this, he co-founded NOT On Sale, consulting and guiding creative projects that push boundaries and break formulas. He currently lives in Mexico City with his wife Bea, Suki the perfect kitty, and the only machine he fully trusts: his road bike. What else do you really need?

https://paradisofest.com/

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From Metrics to Mastery with Marcel Petitpas

RevThink™ — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 04:30:00 -0800

Marcel Petitpas is the CEO & Co-Founder of Parakeeto, a company dedicated to helping agencies measure and improve their profitability. In his work as a speaker, podcast host, and consultant, specializing in Agency Profitability Optimization, he's helped thousands of agencies, consultancies, and professional services firms worldwide measure the right metrics and improve their profitability.
He’s on a mission to help firms break free of the outdated management silos between finance, operations & new business, and master their profitability through Parakeeto’s Integrated Profit Management System. In addition to his work at Parakeeto, Marcel is also a bestselling author, weightlifting and biohacking enthusiast and a part-time beekeeper.

https://parakeeto.com/
https://softwarebook.com/

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Hands Off CEO with Mandi Ellefson

RevThink™ — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Mandi Ellefson transformed her life from battling $175k in debt to amassing a multi-million dollar net worth before hitting 40. As the visionary behind Hands-Off CEO, Mandi isn’t just another success story; she’s a lifeline for consulting agency owners drowning in the day-to-day. Her magic? Transforming million-dollar agencies into scalable enterprises with minimal CEO dependency. Mandi has propelled hundreds of agencies toward tens of millions in revenue by refining their offers and attracting premium clients willing to pay 50-600% higher fees—all within 90 days.

But Mandi’s expertise doesn’t stop there. As a former business exit advisor for Millionaire Exits, with $20B in exits under their belt, she knows a thing or two about creating and executing an exit strategy. Her clients rave about adding five figures to their net profit monthly, skyrocketing sales, and stepping back from daily operations to focus on growth or prepare for sale.

Beyond her transformative consulting work, Mandi is the author and host of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, sharing insights and strategies to triple your fees and profitably scale an exceptional consulting agency that grows without you.

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Behind the Scenes of Creative Leadership with Cecilia Owens

RevThink™ — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:19:04 -0800

Cecilia Owens is an esteemed finance and operations executive with over 20 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budgeting / forecasting, strategic planning, cash management, business operations, HR oversight, and business relationship management. Cecilia is currently the Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer at Grandview Entertainment, a renowned management company that represents awe-inspiring writers, directors, producers, and talent.
She also serves as Fractional Chief Financial Officer of Rogue Planet ATV, an award-winning advertising agency that cuts some of the best movie trailers in the business.
Aside from her work within the entertainment industry, Cecilia serves as Chair of the Board of Directors at EmpowHer Institute, an organization focused on helping young women in marginalized communities gain the skills necessary through education, training, and mentorship to become confident, college and career ready.
Cecilia is a Founding Member of Chief Los Angeles, one of few organizations specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and affect change from the top-down. Cecilia is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Black TV & Film Collective, which provides creative and professional support to facilitate career advancing opportunities for artists of Black and African descent within the entertainment industry.
Although she has earned many titles throughout her career, two of the most important roles Cecilia has are wife to her husband of nine years and mother to their two daughters.
She is also a proud native of Southern California having attended Junipero Serra High School where her admiration for academics flourished, Loyola Marymount University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, and the University of Southern California (Fight On!) where she earned an MBA.

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Assembling Great Minds with Tony Kadillak and Carson Hood

RevThink™ — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:56:25 -0700

Tony Kadillak has spent 20 years in branding and promotion, servicing today's most recognizable entertainment and sports brands. Currently EP at Versus, he’s been responsible for supporting the strategic growth of his agency teams, while focusing on key clients to drive the value of design-led thinking to their bottom lines.

For over ten years, Carson Hood has played a crucial role as the executive producer at BigStar. He shares a passion for sales, marketing, and collaborating on branding and storytelling initiatives with the creative team. A connector at the core, Carson spends much of the time collaborating with his vast network of peers and influencers, honing client strategy, developing partnerships and expanding upon the BigStar portfolio.

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The Catalyst Champion with Esther Weinberg

RevThink™ — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:59:14 -0700

Join Esther and Tim for the DDD Catalyst Think Tank at DDD Milan this October.
https://ddd.live/programs/catalyst-think-tank

Esther Weinberg is a business growth accelerator that equips executives in high-growth media and technology industries to create game-changing breakthroughs, increase profitability in declining markets and create successful and sustainable“portable” virtual cultures with executives, leaders and teams.

With over 20-years experience, her innovative strategies have assisted clients to grow, scale and thrive during the worst and best of times including Netflix, NBCUniversal, Microsoft, ESPN, WarnerMedia, Warner Bros., CNN, DreamWorks Animation, Discovery Communications, Adobe, Disney, IMAX, National Geographic, and Nickelodeon.

https://thereadyzone.com/

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Resilience in Chaotic Times with Blair Enns and David C. Baker

RevThink™ — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:09:59 -0700

This is a recording from RevThink's The Weekly Briefing from August 7th, 2024.
This discussion was followed by a Q&A which you can watch here:

https://community.revthink.com/c/the-weekly-briefing/resilience-in-chaotic-times-strategies-for-economic-shifts-d3d6ea28-b832-4e00-bf7b-e0aa74fd52d6

Blair Enns is on a mission to change the way creative services are bought and sold the world over. He is the CEO of Win Without Pitching, the sales training and coaching program for creative professionals, and a 25-year veteran of the business side of the advertising and design professions.

He is the author of The Win Without Pitching Manifesto and Pricing Creativity: A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour.

https://www.winwithoutpitching.com/

David C. Baker is an author, speaker, and advisor, helping entrepreneurial experts make better business decisions. He’s worked with 1,000+ firms.

His work has been discussed in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fast Company. Inc. Magazine, Forbes, MarketingProfs, and BusinessWeek.

He was referred to as “The Expert’s Expert” in the NY Times.

https://punctuation.com/

The conversation is moderated by Tim Thompson, Founder of RevThink, serving thousands of creative business owners through RevCommunity, one-on-one engagements, accelerators and podcasts.

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Purpose-Driven Production with Alana Tompson

RevThink™ — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:15:52 -0700

Alana Tompson is a Melbourne cinematographer and the creative director of Said & Done Media.
She also hosts a podcast called Said & Undone which interviews creatives about what could be done – and is being done – to increase the diversity of the film, TV, media and advertising industries to make them a more inclusive place.
With her career commencing as a camera operator on Animal Planet's acclaimed series 'Whale Wars', Alana spent 100 days at sea in Antarctica capturing the intense clashes between the Japanese Whaling Fleet and the Sea Shepherd conservation group.
In 2015, she founded her own production company, Said & Done Media, with a clear mission to redefine industry standards. Emphasising inclusivity and diversity, Said & Done Media sets itself apart as a female-led production company prioritising varied perspectives among its crews and creatives.

https://www.saiddone.com.au/

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Creative Department with Kevin Robinson

RevThink™ — Tue, 21 May 2024 08:43:45 -0700

Kevin Robinson is an award-winning design leader with decades of experience as a director, entrepreneur, executive creative director, strategist, and advisor. Throughout his professional career, Robinson founded and led Juniper Jones, a multidisciplinary studio, and most recently, Creative Dept., a new platform whose mission is to provide access to extremity-vetted talent on a fractional monthly basis; allowing brands to easily build internal creative teams and for individual creatives to establish micro-studios.

"Kevin and I have crossed paths numerous times over the years. From our shared experience, I know he has a deep passion for fostering creativity and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our field. So it was great to catch up with me a few weeks ago, before his big announcement and launch of Creative Dept."
Tim Thompson, RevThink

https://www.creative-dept.co/

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Luxury at Heart | Marlene P. Naicker at MULDOONEYS

RevThink™ — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:17:59 -0700

Marlene P. Naicker, a serial fashion entrepreneur and the Founder/Creative Director of MULDOONEYS, epitomizes resilience and innovation. Born in apartheid-era South Africa in 1975, she draws inspiration from influential figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, embodying fearlessness and empathy.

Facing adversity head-on, Marlene battled cancer while simultaneously building MULDOONEYS in 2009, showcasing her strength and commitment. In 2022, she relaunched the brand with innovative solutions, disrupting the traditional luxury industry.

Marlene's singular vision led her to move from the Netherlands to France, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to global expansion. Her impact extends beyond business success, influencing and reshaping the luxury sector. Her journey underscores a pattern of overcoming challenges, pursuing excellence, and contributing positively. Marlene's story is one of personal and professional growth, driven by courage, tenacity, and a relentless pursuit of passion and purpose.

https://www.muldooneys.com/

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Respectful Creative Leadership with Joanne Chan | Turner Duckworth

RevThink™ — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:53:04 -0700

Joanne is CEO of Turner Duckworth, a world-class branding agency with studios in San Francisco, London and New York. Turner Duckworth has designed some of the world’s most valuable brands, including Amazon, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Levi’s and Samsung.
Joanne’s first career was in the art world, having worked at prestigious art galleries in New York, Monaco and San Francisco, and the Guggenheim Museum. After deciding on a career shift, Joanne became employee #2 at Turner Duckworth San Francisco, establishing and growing its design business in the United States.
Over 24 years, Joanne went from managing brand identity and packaging projects, to focusing on new business, operations and finance, leading to the acquisition of Turner Duckworth by Publicis Groupe in 2014. Joanne was appointed global CEO in 2019.
Joanne was awarded the honor of AdAge Leading Women in 2021 and GDUSA People to Watch 2024. She lives in Marin County, where she, her husband and teenage daughter are outnumbered by their four cats.

https://turnerduckworth.com/

Joanne Chan is a special guest at The Lady Boss Retreat happening on April 26th, 2024 in Los Angeles. Register for the event here: https://www.revthink.com/retreat

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Showcasing Creativity: A Conversation with STASH’s Stephen Price

RevThink — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:01:36 -0700

Stephen Price is the founder and creative director of Stash Media Inc. and executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection – the world’s only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and VFX.
Stephen has given dozens of talks on design at festivals/conferences from Los Angeles to Hamburg and Istanbul to Caracas and curated scores of film screenings in over 20 countries. He also oversaw the creation of The Style Frames Design Conference and the Collider Digital Production Conference (both in New York).
Prior to founding Stash Media, Stephen executive produced animation and visual effects for feature films, TV series, and advertising – winning multiple industry awards along the way. Stephen also created and executive produced five seasons of “Splat!” a TV series about design and animation broadcast in over 100 markets.

https://www.stashmedia.tv/

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From Reels to Real Impact: The Creative Journey of Will Travis

RevThink — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:36:59 -0800

Will Travis is an internationally respected brand builder and social connector. With a career leading respected branding / advertising agencies ATTIK, Dentsu and SidLee as CEO, he has worked with brands like Toyota, Facebook, Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola. After a 25-year career in elevating products and services, Will launched Elevation Barn (link below) to elevate people, future-proofing their self-belief through defined higher purpose ambitions. The Elevation Barn network now unites leaders in a kindred quest of higher purpose in 48 countries, celebrating diversity of thought across 168 professions. Sub-brands WELL and STABLE by EB elevate wellbeing and business consulting needs respectively. Will is a father of 4, avid explorer and resides between NY, UK and Bali.
https://www.elevationbarn.com

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RevThinking 2024 Teaser

RevThink™ — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Why We Keep Doing Camp Mograph with Mark Cernosia

RevThink — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:19:55 -0800

Those who know, know: Camp Mograph fosters inclusivity, promoting open dialogue among attendees and speakers without hierarchy.

Originally a passion project, the event has transformed into a business, posing challenges in balancing time commitment and preserving the initial vision. Today, a pivotal decision looms on whether to expand into a full-scale business or maintain a smaller scale.

Follow the work of Mark Cernosia and his team at Camp Mograph: ⁠https://www.campmograph.com/

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Moving Sound Up the Food Chain with Eric Singer at Coupe Studios

RevThink — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:24:24 -0800

What happens when your studio fully exploits the untapped potential of sonic expertise? To answer that question, our guest Eric Singer shares a bit of the science – and a lot of his passion – from the forefront of audio awesomeness at Coupe Studios.

Follow the work of Eric Singer and his team at Coupe Studios: https://coupestudios.com/

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Mothers of MoGraph with Jennie Davis and Kaci Smith

RevThink — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:51:35 -0700

In this special podcast episode, Tim Thompson, founder at RevThink, sits down with the inspiring creators behind the newly formed community, Mothers of MoGraph: Jennie Davis and Kaci Smith.

Discover the strength, resilience, and great creativity that drives the Mothers of MoGraph as they challenge stereotypes in the industry.

Kaci Smith is a Motion Designer and School of Motion TA based in Eugene, Oregon. Working in motion design for over 10 years, Kaci is inspired by her environment and is passionate about cause-based projects that drive positive change. As a co-founder of Mothers of Mograph, Kaci is committed to empowering women and promoting empathy in the workspace.

Jennie Davis is the founder and creative lead of Dreck Studio, specializing in animated explainer videos and marketing content. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Jennie thrives on creative community building and collaborative partnerships. As co-founder of Mothers of Mograph, she advocates for meaningful change and empowers women to find their voice.

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The End of the Beginning for Motion Design with John LePore and Ryan Summers | PART 2

RevThink — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:26:20 -0700

We rejoin forces with Ryan Summers and John LePore for a fresh deep dive into the incredible potential and versatility of motion design! Oh, if you missed PART 1, see the link below.

In this episode, we answer these questions:

- How can motion design skills be seamlessly transferred into adjacent industries, like automotive and experiential design? - Why is it crucial to focus on solving clients' core problems instead of just executing?

We're also exploring the future of motion design with thrilling innovations, from real-time CG tools to mind-blowing immersive experiences, like the NFL's Toy Story-themed broadcasts.

Plus, we'll discuss the essential mindsets for success, including a thoughtful approach, clear communication, and always being ready to provide guidance and expertise.

Don't miss out on this exciting exciting episode and stay tuned for....part 3, obviously!

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https://pod.link/revthinking/episode/a3ae00f49d905c99bc1a877d90d29ad9

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The Pitch's Silver Lining with Steve Viola at FX

RevThink — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 01:55:00 -0700

SVP, Design & Visual Effects at FX, Steve Viola, shares invaluable lessons gathered throughout his career in top-notch collaborations on both the studio side and client side of the table.

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To Persevere or To Pivot (Replay)

RevThink — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:50:54 -0700

Maybe you woke up this morning and wondered if I could keep doing this.

What can I do differently to change this situation?

Business is a lot like life itself. It has its seasons - the times of growth and prosperity and the inevitable downturns, testing our resolve. Knowing when it's worth the effort to persevere or when to seek a new direction is a crucial skill every entrepreneur should possess.

Every Wednesday at 5 PM ET, RevThink goes live and discusses insights, trends, and advice to creative professionals and creative business owners, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry.

And the best part? It's free for all.

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See you every Wednesday, at 5 PM ET!

Unleashing Your Creative Gift: An Encouragement to Founders

RevThink — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:36:41 -0700

Running a creative business is messy, for sure. But it’s worth it.

Because a business is the path to unleashing your greatest creative work.

You can do this.

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Smartphones Are Passé and Other Revolutions with Justin Cone

RevThink — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:01:21 -0700

Is AI a threat to motion design? Wait, what is motion design? Is it becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our world? Is its own lexicon? What parts do education and community have to play?

Attempting to answer these questions, our guest today is Justin Cone, the foundational motion design enthusiast, collector of sparkly pixels, and unabashed technology addict.

Oh, and if you're listening to this in 2033, let us know if you're still using mobile phones, ok?

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A Feast of Lessons - The Parable of the Village Cook

RevtThink — Wed, 03 May 2023 16:25:57 -0700

Are you struggling with setting boundaries with bully clients?

Do you find yourself constantly trying to please insatiable clients who demand more and more, even when the project is technically complete?

If so, this episode of RevThoughts is dedicated to you.

In this special edition episode, Tim Thompson shares a powerful parable that illustrates the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining confidence as a service provider.

Curious to learn more?

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Preserving My Team (Replay)

RevThink — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:44:47 -0700

On this episode of the RevThinking podcast we give you a taste of our RevThink Weekly Briefing series.

In this particular Weekly Briefing, we discuss recent studio layoffs, how to navigate budget struggles without laying off team members in your studio, as well as the DOs and DON'Ts of the current financial season.

And the best part? It's free for all.

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Startup (Creative) Business Principles with Paul Mikhaylenko

RevThink — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:57:55 -0800

In our latest RevThinking episode, Joel Pilger and Paul Mikhaylenko (a.k.a. Mikhay), the CEO of Bloom.io, discuss the startup principles of a creative business. If you're a creative professional looking to start your own creative business, this is the episode for you! We dive into the principles that lead to success, moving from a staffer to a freelancer and to opening up your own studio or production company.

Looking to streamline your business operations and book more projects?

Check out https://Bloom.io, the ultimate CRM for creative professionals.

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RevThoughts: Finding & Handling Growth

RevThink — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:12:56 -0800

In this week's snackable conversation we talk about the often overseen difference between finding and handling growth in your creative business.

We discuss how to navigate through the ups and downs of scaling hundreds of creative studios.

Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for a while, press play.

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Experts Travel: Two Case Studies of Leveling Up with Roberto Maia and Felippe Silveira

RevThink — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:25:53 -0800

Today, we're joined by two incredible entrepreneurs who had a dream and went on a journey for it.

Literally.

Meet:
Roberto Maia - Partner at AevoTech and AevoStudio
and
Felippe Silveira - Co-Founder and Executive Produce at MOWE Studio

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The End of the Beginning for Motion Design with Ryan Summers and John LePore | Part One

RevThink — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:22:18 -0800

Animation… broadcast design… motion graphics… mograph… motion design…

Looking back over the past 30 years, our field has exploded, regardless of what you call it.

In this veritable tour de force, I’m joined by futurists John LePore (formerly of Perception NYC) and Ryan Summers (IF, DK, Spillt) who argue convincingly that we are just getting started.

Hold on for the ride as we lift the veil, break down walls, and help you make sense of our rapidly evolving industry.

It’s the end of the beginning for motion design, folks.

And that’s a very, very good thing…

So put on your shades, because the future is super bright.

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RevThoughts: Annual Virtual Holiday Look-Back Briefing

RevThink — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:29:55 -0800

In our last Weekly Briefing of 2022, join us as we take a trip down memory lane and reflect on the wide array of topics we covered this year.

What topic made the biggest impact on you? What are you looking forward to discussing in 2023?

Let’s look back and plan ahead.

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InMoDe with Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le at BIEN

RevThink — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:55:17 -0800

In this episode Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le at BIEN introduce the concept of "inclusive motion design". They are taking a research-driven approach to understanding human behavior and challenging existing prejudices and biases through their work ethics and motion design work. So join us as we explore what sets them apart from the rest, how you can be part of their cause, and shake up the status quo!

Tune in now for this enlightening conversation!

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RevThoughts: End-of-Year Focus

RevThink — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:37:03 -0800

FOMO is big and we all need to learn how to snap out of it.

Think about it: you’re afraid if you focus on THIS, you might miss out on THAT.

So you spread your bets. You play small. You put a little energy into a lot of different projects, opportunities, and problems because...

You’re not confident which will actually pay off.

It’s ok. No judgment. I do it. We all do it.

So the question is: what if we could focus on just a few things with CONFIDENCE?

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RevThoughts: Are We Slow?

RevThink — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:59:25 -0800

We hope you're listening to this podcast before things slow down in your creative business, so we can help you anticipate the future.

If you're already noticing that the market is less responsive, though - reach out to us.

We'll build a set of reports and routines that will prepare your business to identify slowdown indicators before anyone else.

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Brand Therapy with Brittany Grinham

RevThink — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:01:52 -0700

At one time or another we’re all at a loss for words. That’s when you lean into an expert like Brittany Grinham… to find your voice. Or help your client find theirs. With a pedigree including brands Netflix, Apple, Target and agencies TBWA, Deutsch, and Saatchi… What else do I need to say so you do NOT to miss this episode? Ok then, what if I told you Brittany will be leading us through a mini version of her Brand Therapy workshop? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: Be More Agency

RevThink — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:47:47 -0700

Pitching for free is passé… Charging for your time is dead… Getting paid for your thinking (strategy) is the future… You know what this feels like? Our industry evolving. We’re growing up. Together. This RevThoughts is a snippet from one of our Weekly Briefings. Watch the full "Be More Agency" Weekly Briefing here: https://vimeo.com/revthink/bemoreagency --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Assembling a Great Process with Nate Watkin, CEO at Assemble

Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:48:42 -0700

This week we had a chat with our long time friend Nate Watkin. We spoke about how production became a major paint point in his creative career. And...how that triggered him to create Assemble - a tool that might be the solution you need to run the production instead of letting it overrun you. Have a look here: https://www.assemble.tv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

What is The Factors Method?

RevThink — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:48:05 -0700

The Factors Method: this simple idea will revolutionize your business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: (When) Should You Raise Your Rates

RevThink — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:38:58 -0700

Your costs went up, so you raise your rates, right? Wrong. Set your rates based on the value you create for your clients instead. Listen to this 10-min RevThoughts episode every time you're writing a proposal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Special Edition: RevCommunity

RevThink — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:55:14 -0700

This is a special edition of the RevThinking Podcast, hosted by Advisor Emmett Armstrong and Community Manager Connor Thompson. They're talking about our online community of creative owners, the ones behind the world’s leading studios and production companies in motion, production, experiential, and sound. Membership is open to owners & partners of creative firms.
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Generating Sales with Marketing

RevThink — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:48:53 -0700

When it comes to sales, every owner believes: “We have a sales problem.” However, in our experience a SALES problem is a symptom of a deeper problem: MARKETING. We have good news. To finally solve this deeper problem, Joel has developed a 4-step method to create a simple marketing system that just works. (This topic is the current 4-week focus in his Confab group.) What has the group learned so far? Where are they headed? This RevThinking episode is the podcast version of The Weekly Briefing that happened live on July 21st, 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: Dealing with Downturns: Two Sides of the Coin

RevThink — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:16:49 -0700

In this episode, we discuss The Factors Method and how it helps creative entrepreneurs project into their future while keeping the business viable and staying true to promises made to clients, the staff, and yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: The Rug Pull by Tim Thompson

RevThink — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:30:08 -0700

RevThoughts: The Rug Pull

RevThoughts: Tesla

RevThink — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:54:00 -0700

RevThoughts: Tesla

RevThoughts: Estimated Future Problems

RevThink — Wed, 18 May 2022 10:37:37 -0700

“How much budget do we have left to spend?” is actually the wrong question. Producers / Production Managers: this snackable episode is for you! We dig into the most common production miscommunication to shine a light on ways to complete projects on-budget – with profit – every time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: The Lazy Sales Mind

RevThink — Wed, 04 May 2022 04:26:03 -0700

In this episode, we share the game-changing SalesTechnique and the way it develops creative entrepreneurs' internal confidence when connecting with prospective clients. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

How Tech Supports Storytellers with Cameron Woodward at Wrapbook

RevThink — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:19:19 -0700

This episode we're learning how letting go of the old strategies makes projects prosper. Cameron Woodward is the cofounder and CMO at Wrapbook, a powerful and easy to use platform for production management that enables producers to tackle onboarding, timecards, payroll, and insurance. Exclusive: Sign up for a demo using the link below and Wrapbook will waive your set-up fee if you choose to proceed. https://www.wrapbook.com/revthink --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

One Creative at War: An Update from Ukraine with Oleg Tomin at BART&FINK

RevThink — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:22:07 -0700

The war in Ukraine seems distant… until it impacts someone just like you. Then it becomes much more real. Imagine one day you are a creative person shooting a comedy commercial, then the next day you become a soldier utterly obsessed with shooting your enemy. For Oleg Tomin, creative director at Kyiv-based creative agency BART&FINK, this is all too real, right now. I recorded this interview with Oleg on the 36th day of the war, in the hopes of exposing the truth about the war in Ukraine, opening people’s eyes and hearts, and inspiring our industry to action. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: Empathy Starts With Why

RevThink — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 03:40:04 -0700

This is a snackable conversation that discusses the biggest questions creative entrepreneurs should ask their clients to get access to their biggest challenges with RevThink Owner Tim Thompson

Beyond the Kabuki with Denny Tu

RevThink — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:40:00 -0800

For this episode of the RevThinking podcast we talk with Denny Tu, CMO at IMAX. We chat openly about things that work and don’t work in the creative client/agency relationship: pitches and presentations, the importance of understanding the difference between creative, strategy and commerce, as well as how to give “bad” feedback well. To hear Denny’s background, this podcast shares more of his story: https://www.adweek.com/inside-the-brand/imaxs-denny-tu-on-embracing-what-makes-you-different-over-achievements/

How To Launch Your Own Business (Fishbowl Live)

RevThink — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:32:33 -0800

This content was originally aired as a live interactive session on the new platform “Fishbowl”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Rate vs Cost vs Price

RevThink — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:41:10 -0800

This is a Weekly Briefing conversation in which we dive into why it is so hard to get the difference right between rate, cost, and price. This is also an opportunity to remind everyone that creative entrepreneurs are not selling hours, rates, services, etc. The product is, in fact, a solution that brilliantly solves the client's problem and produces the greatest value.

RECAST Executive Producing with Tim Thompson

RevThink — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:06:45 -0700

For this episode of the RevThinking podcast we are excited to 'go back'. We are going to be sharing what we call the "best of" episodes with you. Recasting the top episodes from that past one hundred episodes of the RevThinking Podcast. Tim Thompson is a consultant and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, we discuss the question: when your studio is ready to hire a full-time sales person (e.g., an Executive Producer), it’s an exciting time. You have visions of your new EP bringing in fresh clients with exciting projects and fat budgets. Reality check: sales is difficult. And many salespeople – even the good ones – approach the job without knowing what really works. So how do you set up your EP for success? The key is to view sales not as a hope or even a skill, but as a system. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RECAST Intention In Motion with Joey Korenman

RevThink — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:47:48 -0700

For this episode of the RevThinking podcast we are excited to 'go back'. We are going to be sharing what we call the "best of" episodes with you. Recasting the top episodes from that past one hundred episodes of the RevThinking Podcast. “All I need is my family, a bottle of wine, and some warm weather, and I’m happy.” – Joey Korenman In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, we speak with Joey Korenman, founder and CEO at School of Motion. From a successful – yet unfulfilling – role in motion design studio to founding School of Motion, Joey’s story illustrates how leading a life with intention will enable you to achieve your goals, but it may not look like what you thought it was going to look like. After all, you may end up going to work everyday in flip flops. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RECAST Business Development with Robert Blatchford

RevThink — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:20:13 -0700

For this episode of the RevThinking podcast we are excited to 'go back'. We are going to be sharing what we call the "best of" episodes with you. Recasting the top episodes from that past one hundred episodes of the RevThinking Podcast. Robert Blatchford is a brand strategist and management consultant at Makebrave. In this episode, Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson interview Robert to get a peek inside the mind of this business development innovator. Having led business development at notable creative agencies Troika and LoyalKaspar, Robert offers us a rare and valuable perspective. In this episode, RevThink's Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson interview him to discuss the evolving – an increasingly critical – role of business development at creative agencies, studios and production companies. Listen in to learn from Robert about the current state of the industry and how a solid business development strategy can empower creative firms to thrive in new ways, and in spite of our increasingly competitive environment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

The Value Of Your Creative Firm with John Warrillow

RevThink — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:33:02 -0700

You love running your creative business, so why would you ever exit? Author and Value Builder founder John Warrillow offers an unexpected, real-world perspective that might just change the trajectory of your creative firm.

What It Takes With PJ Richardson

RevThink — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:28:43 -0800

What does it take to run the thriving LA-based creative studio Laundry? The answers will surprise and inspire you.

Be Nice, Stay Mighty With Darren Price

RevThink — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:00:16 -0800

Darren Price is ECD and Founder at Mighty Nice, the Sydney-based animation studio now recognized among the industry leaders in Australia for creative animated solutions. Darren reckons that animation is like beer...or sunshine. With enough of it, everything starts to look good. Technically brilliant, strong in narrative, and beautiful to watch - it's similarities to beer quickly end, but animation does add charm, wit and sophistication to any project.

A Noble Mission With Ashley Kohler

RevThink — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0800

The day before the US Presidential Election – and on the heels of BLM and the ongoing COVID pandemic – Ashley Kohler discusses her journey as a creative entrepreneur. Ashley is President & Executive Producer of Awesome Incorporated, known for both commercial and series production. Prior to starting Awesome Inc, Mrs. Kohler spent seven years at Cartoon Network, ultimately serving as Director of Production, On-Air & Program Production.

Simulating Possibilities with David Sheldon-Hicks

RevThink — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:00:33 -0800

"That's the bit that's been really interesting to me is, can we not sacrifice our creative morals for the sake of commerce? Can both of those things exist?" – David Sheldon-Hicks In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, we have a conversation with David Sheldon-Hicks, Founder at Territory Studio.

A Very Delicate Ecosystem with Erin Sarofsky

RevThink — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:09:08 -0700

“It’s a very delicate ecosystem but really my job as the owner is to make sure the company is healthy. It’s almost like a child or a person that I am caretaker of.” – Erin Sarofsky, Sarofsky In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger sits down with Erin Sarofsky, ECD And owner at eminent creative studio Sarofsky. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

The Story Arc of a Studio with Jay Grandin

RevThink — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:56:17 -0700

“The studio has a story arc, and then every project is its own story arc, and your relationship with that client is a story arc, and then you have a bunch of staff that have their own story arc. And I think that with enough thought and intention, you can line those things up.” – Jay Grandin, Partner + Creative Director at Giant Ant In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger explores an intimate conversation with Jay Grandin at Giant Ant. Going beyond the surface business and creative challenges of running a creative studio, this discussion explores the more existential and philosophical questions about why we – as owners – do what we do... and what is possible. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: When the Pirates Become the Navy

RevThink — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:24:29 -0700

This week on RevThoughts Tim Thompson discusses his concept: “When the Pirates Become the Navy.“

RevThoughts: Sometimes I Don't Want To Be The Owner

RevThink — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:47:12 -0700

This week on RevThoughts “Sometimes I Don't Want To Be The Owner.“

RevThoughts - Time To Fire Your Mom

RevThink — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:45:50 -0700

This week on RevThoughts “Time to Fire Your Mom.“

Neuromarketing with Nina Stanley

RevThink — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:38:20 -0700

“How can I as a marketer ignite the pathway – that I want – when somebody is reacting to my fill-in-the-blank?'” – Nina Stanley In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, CCO and Neuromarketing Officer Nina Stanley at MOD explores her journey of helming her creative agency. They also dive into the topics of neuromarketing and neuroresearch, as well as how COVID has given rise to new ways to leverage her firm’s expertise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: The Interest to Intent Chasm

RevThink — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:13:44 -0700

This week on RevThoughts “The Interest to Intent Chasm.“

The Creative Thinker with Claudia Mayer

RevThink — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:39:13 -0700

"With creatives something I hear quite often is that they don't like sales. By rephrasing it we can say, 'let's do some matchmaking and see if we match'. " - Claudia Mayer In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, We sit down with Claudia Mayer, Creative Business Coach, asking the question, is there a disconnect between creativity and business? And of course some of the timeliness of the pandemic and how that's effecting business and creatives.

RevThoughts: Recapping REVOLVE

RevThink — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:27:34 -0700

This week on RevThoughts we recap our Annual Studio Accelerator Series™ REVOLVE

Promax Goes Virtual with Steve Kazanjian

RevThink — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:39:32 -0700

"Although sometimes it doesn't seem like it, there is enough work to go around for everyone and all of us are made better by connecting with each other, building out the community...and supporting each other grow and thrive." - Steve Kazanjian In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Steve Kazanjian – CEO at Promax – to discuss the new Promax Virtual Experience and where this new shift is headed.

Making Social Media Dragons with Dot Lung

RevThink — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 11:46:05 -0700

"It's not just about posting its about networking with your community. The more relationships you build, the more opportunities you will have access to." - Dot Lung
In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Dot Lung, mother of social media dragons, discusses her formula for social media and how creative firms can take advantage of it.

Distribute Yourself with Richard Moore

RevThink — Wed, 27 May 2020 14:39:34 -0700

"They are sitting there on epic talent and although it's a sweeping generalization, a lot of them love being in their zone of creating and for many they need to distribute themselves before they can even sell more." - Richard Moore

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, London-based Richard Moore, consultant, and sales coach, discusses every creative's struggle to market and sell themselves.

Digital Design Days Online with Filippo Spiezia

RevThink — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:51:10 -0700

"It's very important to find a place where we all come together and talk about the things that we love to do. I'd like people to be happy and inspired for a few hours instead of thinking about what's happening in the world right now." – Filippo Spiezia

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Filippo Spiezia, Founder & Curator at DDD to discusses this years Digital Design Days conference and the live online conference format.

Maintaining Independence with Joanne Chan

RevThink — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:54:25 -0700

"It's about elevating the people along with you and trusting them. Because you can't do everything on your own. If you do that, you'll never grow." – Joanne Chan
In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joanne Chan, CEO at Turner Duckworth, discusses "Maintaining Independence" and how she went from working in her business to working on her business.
This is another episode in our ongoing Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series spotlighting inspired creative entrepreneurs and their journey navigating the intersection of creativity and commerce.

RevThoughts: How Not Who

Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:31:19 -0800

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “How not Who.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Spatial Storytelling with Nasya Kamrat

RevThink — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:25:31 -0800

"The number of impressions is super integral to the success of an experience. For us it's actually the number of lasting impressions that really matter." – Nasya Kamrat
In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Nasya Kamrat, Founder/Executive Producer at Faculty to discuss "Spatial Storytelling" and how this special expertise serves Faculty's clients.
This is another episode in our ongoing Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series spotlighting inspired creative entrepreneurs and their journey navigating the intersection of creativity and commerce.

RevThoughts: Climbing The Value Pyramid

RevThink — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:10:54 -0800

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “Climbing the Value Pyramid.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Nodefest with James Cowen

RevThink — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:27:44 -0800

“It’s very important to connect with people – whether it leads to new business or not – just for your mental well being. So it’s really important to get out and celebrate.” – James Cowen

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, James Cowen, Founder/Creative Director at Yes Captain. As if running a creative studio wasn’t enough, James also helms the annual motion design conference Node Fest in Melbourne, Australia.

What would lead a busy creative entrepreneur to start a new conference? What is involved in pulling it off? What might seem fun and glamorous may have a challenging dark side. But are there other strategic byproducts which emerge?

James challenges creatives to get out from behind their desk, meet people, and celebrate the industry and the amazing work that we are privileged to make.

RevThoughts: What Do You Do

RevThink — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:05:06 -0800

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “What Do You Do.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Beyond Projects to Problems with Justin Andrews

RevThink — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:26:11 -0800

“The idea is to think in the client’s shoes. It’s beneficial for us – but it’s far better for the client – to have the engagement stripped down into phases, because it just eliminates so much risk.” – Justin Andrews

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Justin Andrews, Partner and Creative Strategist at Animus Studios.

Are you working for clients with projects? Or are you serving accounts with problems? There is a big difference between the two.

In a world seeing more and more opportunities to work brand-direct, Justin enters into a thoughtful reconsideration of the common approach to selling large projects:

RevThoughts: Experts Travel

RevThink — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:16:48 -0800

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “Experts Travel.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: End Of Decade Goal Setting

RevThink — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:18:16 -0800

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “End of Decade Goal Setting.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Diet and Exercise with Emmett Armstrong

RevThink — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:41:21 -0700

"It always makes my day when I see a response from some gigantic company like the senior marketing manager at Pepsi co. will respond to a client and say, "Wow this is such a great timely email - we have a project that might be right up your alley." – Emmett Armstrong In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Emmett Armstrong, Owner at OnRamp Data. Emmett helps creative entrepreneurs solve the riddle of lead generation and outreach. Basically, how do you find new prospective clients and get conversations started. Recommended listening to set the stage for today's episode - "Everyone has a sales problem".

RevThoughts: Is Greatness a Goal or a Byproduct

RevThink — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:57:11 -0700

This week on RevThoughts we discuss “Greatness: goal or byproduct.“

Intention In Motion with Joey Korenman

RevThink — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:58:44 -0700

“All I need is my family, a bottle of wine, and some warm weather, and I’m happy.” – Joey Korenman In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joey Korenman, founder and CEO at School of Motion. From a successful – yet unfulfilling – role in motion design studio to founding School of Motion, Joey’s story illustrates how leading a life with intention will enable you to achieve your goals, but it may not look like what you thought it was going to look like. After all, you may end up going to work everyday in flip flops.

RevThoughts: The False Dichotomy

RevThink — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 17:21:36 -0700

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “running your business vs. living your best life.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Getting Outside the Box with Justin Barnes

RevThink — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:31:30 -0700

"When you know the box, it's a lot easier to think outside of it." – Justin Barnes In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger speaks with Justin Barnes, founding partner and creative director at VERSUS. Listen in for a candid conversation with Justin as he shares his journey co-founding his production company right in the heart of Manhattan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

The Creative Destruction of OTT with Michael Smith

RevThink — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:21:03 -0700

"'These are the places the growth is going to be and it's not the traditional cable networks anymore so now I need to pivot my business and talking to these people about how I can help them meet their business goals." – Michael Smith In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger speaks with Michael Smith formerly with Scripps and now independent consultant. He is a recognized thought leader in OTT streaming, known for providing strategic vision and inspirational, collaborative leadership in the development and launch of video content and brands. Michael shares his insights on what's going on in the world of online, streaming and TV and how that impacts you as an agency owner or studio that produces content in those spaces. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThoughts: Marketing Is Not For Quitters

RevThink — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:15:08 -0700

RevThought episode 005, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between Joel Pilger, Tim Thompson, and impromptu guests. Our topic is “Marketing is not for quitters." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

The Most Interesting Project with David Schwarz at HUSH

RevThink — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:58:02 -0700

"Oh man everyone's so happy here it's such a cool place to work; but when push came to shove and hard decisions had to be made, that culture exploded." – David Schwarz

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, David Schwarz, at HUSH. n running your business, did you notice that when you started your company, it was all about marketing and growing your business? Then as you move into the later seasons, you start recognizing, "I've got a big need that's different than clients, it's resources!" Then, the journey goes even beyond that. The shift continues as finding, vetting, and growing talent inside your company becomes even more important than the clients themselves. If this sounds strange, tune into this week's podcast with David Schwarz.

David is the principal owner/co-founder at HUSH based in New York, where they perfect 'concept-driven experience design.'

RevThoughts: Profit vs. Margin

RevThinik — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:46:29 -0700

RevThought episode 004, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between Joel Pilger, Tim Thompson, and impromptu guests. Our topic is “Profit vs. Margin.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Annual Promax Roundtable 2019

RevThink — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:41:26 -0700

"If you can't get me in the first two seconds, I'm just going to tap out!" – Rita Drucker, Snapchat In our third annual PromaxBDA Roundtable Podcast, we have a conversation with two amazing guests: Andrew Rosen and Rita Drucker. The topic of this years roundtable podcast is a little different, the focus being on content and how the changes in the content landscape are driving the industry in new directions creating disruptions but also giving rise to new opportunities. The guests are, Andrew Rosen founder of PARQOR and Rita Drucker head of premium content solutions at Snapchat.

RevThoughts: Reactive vs. Proactive

RevThink — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 20:34:12 -0700

RevThought episode 003, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between Joel Pilger, Tim Thompson, and impromptu guests. Our topic is “Reactive vs. Proactive.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

RevThinking Takeover with Marcel Ziul

RevThink — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:25:29 -0700

“We only know the answers because we are looking for those questions with you.” – Tim Thompson Now for something completely different: in this episode, RevThink client Marcel Ziul, Creative Director / Founder at STATE Design, takes over the RevThinking podcast. Ever brash, bold, and blunt, Marcel turns the tables on RevThink in a candid conversation exploring the why, how, and what of RevThink does in the world in its work with owners of creative firms. Curiously, Marcel even challenges the term, "consultants." RevThink may never be the same.

Creativity, Love, and the Power of Ideas with Richard Holman

RevThink — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:13:03 -0700

"One of the great things about being a creative in the twenty first century is that most things are being done already. There's a certain way of doing things, and once you understand the codes and conventions, then you can gain great traction by doing the opposite." – Richard Holman In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Richard Holman on the topic of Creativity, Love, and the Power of Ideas.If you are a creative and you get stuck coming up with great ideas, what do you do? You know great ideas are out there, but where do you find them? What about the art of a beautiful pitch? What makes a pitch more beautiful or creative than the next one? What about the power of pictures or the power of words? These are some of the topics Richard lives and breathes.

Consultancies as a Creative Force with Matt Taylor

RevThink — Thu, 30 May 2019 22:41:42 -0700

"When I came in, narratives were rousing battle poems that got lost in a PowerPoint deck that just got filed away. But I think right now and what we are trying to do is to be able to translate that into things that can be experienced by more people. " – Matt Taylor

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Matt Taylor at Deloitte Digital. Unless your head has been in the sand these last few years, you know that these big agencies have been invading the turf normally reserved for the big advertising and marketing agencies. So what's changing? Matt just so happens to be director of experience design at Deloitte Digital in Sydney, Australia. Plus, he also ran his own motion design studio years ago before it was acquired by Deloitte.

RevThoughts: Marketing Is Not A Website

RevThink — Mon, 13 May 2019 21:20:38 -0700

Introducing RevThoughts, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between RevThink Consultants and impromptu guests. Our first topic is “Marketing Is Not A Website.”

RevThoughts: Wishing And Snapchatting

RevThink — Fri, 10 May 2019 17:00:00 -0700

RevThought episode 002, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between Joel Pilger, Tim Thompson, and impromptu guests. Our first topic is “Wishing and Snapchatting.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Beyond the "Pick Me!" Phase with Dallas Taylor

RevThink — Thu, 02 May 2019 17:18:57 -0700

"We all didn’t necessarily get into this to only do client work… A graphic designer didn’t start drawing at 5 years old and love that for their entire childhood… to just sit around and go, ‘Why didn’t you pick me? Why didn’t you pick me?’ Like, make something. It doesn’t have to be in the industry... That’s my argument. Don’t make stuff for the industry. The industry doesn’t care.” – Dallas Taylor

In our ongoing Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series, we interview inspiring creative entrepreneurs to learn about their journey navigating the intersection of creativity and commerce.

In this episode, Dallas Taylor, Owner at Defacto Sound,discusses his journey out of the "pick me" mentality and the surprise popularity of his podcast Twenty Thousand hertz.

Profile Of The Creative Entrepreneur with Yann Lhomme

RevThink — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:39:25 -0700

"We go through that creation process, we look at what's there...so we know exactly what's going on. We know the trends, we know what works, we know what doesn't work, and we know what brand is doing what." – Yann Lhomme

In this episode in our Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series, Yann Lhomme, CEO and founder of Thinkmojo.

In our ongoing Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series, we interview inspiring creative entrepreneurs to learn about their journey navigating the intersection of creativity and commerce.

Our Issue With Hourly with Jonathan Stark

RevThink — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:08:56 -0700

"The question I really wish they would ask is, "Should I even charge by the hour?" To me it's like a collective hallucination that this is the way professional services are bought and sold." – Jonathan Stark

In this episode of the Revthinking podcast, Jonathan Stark speaks about eradicating hourly billing, once and for all. The issue with hourly billing, and what is it about charging by the hour (and structuring your creative business accordingly) that is so harmful.

Check Your Briefs with Tim Hughes

RevThink — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:18:03 -0700

"What is it that makes you as the brief writer, what bit of yourself do you put into? Because otherwise it's just a flat piece of paper that could have been written by a robot." – Tim Hughes the Brief Doctor

In this episode in our the Revthinking podcast, Tim Hughes, the Brief Doctor discusses the rising importance of this little-understood thing known in our industry as “the creative brief.” As well as tackle questions like “When a creative brief is rescued from mediocrity, what is now possible?”

Profile Of The Creative Entrepreneur with PJ Richardson

RevThink — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:50:40 -0800

"So there's an underlying theme here to all of this: I've just given up on caring about looking stupid and/or failing...I have no qualms trying and then adjusting." – PJ Richardson.
In this episode of our Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series, we speak with PJ Richardson of Creative Studio Laundry.
In our ongoing Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series, we interview inspiring creative entrepreneurs to learn about their journey navigating the intersection of creativity and commerce.

The Sales Translator with Carolyn Hill

RevThink — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 06:00:15 -0800

"Coming up with the best solution for the visual problem is always going to be your best bet, and if you lose the job…you lost it because the other company thought through the solution in a much different way." – Carolyn Hill

As President at Carolyn Reps, Carolyn and her team are experts at solving tough problems to win top projects for production companies and studios. Since 2001, her clients have been awarded well over $100 MM in projects, including campaigns for United Airlines / Olympics, Dunkin’ Donuts, Abilify, the Nasonex “Bee,” Spiriva “Rosie the Elephant,” Carrabba’s, and many more. Carolyn has represented such notable production companies and studios as Bark Bark, Blind, Curious Pictures, Derby Content, Noble Animation, Pogo Pictures, Production Service Network (PSN), Saville Productions, and Sound Lounge.

Love what Carolyn has to say? LISTEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE END. Carolyn and I brainstorm. Let me know if you would like to join Carolyn and me for a one-day event to learn all of her sales mojo! — What does a rep do… really? — How has the rep business model evolved over the past decade? — Why does every studio or production company owner think, “We need a rep!” — Why is that usually a bad idea? — What are the top sales best practices that every studio / prodco ought to know? — What’s next for you?

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Brian Tolleson

RevThink — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:12:22 -0800

"One of the things I learned in building Bark Bark was that the more specialized we could be, the more successful we were going to be." – Brian Tolleson In this episode in our Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series, Brian Tolleson of creative studio Bark Bark. In our ongoing Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series, we interview inspiring creative entrepreneurs to learn about their journey navigating the intersection of creativity and commerce.

Andrew Rosen - Earthquakes

RevThink — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:15:13 -0800

"I look at the digital video marketplace through the supply chain and the thing that I think about that I think is missing in all of digital media publications, is writing from the perspective of, "Okay something happened, why is it worth my time?" – Andrew Rosen

In episode 59 of the RevThinking Podcast Tim Thompson sits down with Andrew Rosen of PARQOR to discuss seismic shifts that they have witnessed in the industry in the last few years.

To learn more, see parqor.com as well as revthink.com

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Chris Do

RevThink — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:50:59 -0800

"There's no cause without capital and capital is what fuels it." - Chris Do

In this episode in our Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series, Chris Do at Blind and The Futur in our series focused on inspired creative entrepreneurs and their journey navigating the intersection of creativity and commerce.

Overview of the 7 Ingredients with Tim Thompson

RevThink — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:21:57 -0800

"The seven ingredients are a common understanding, from consultant to client, on where you are and what kind of work you want to do." – Tim Thompsonn In this initial episode in our new 7 Ingredients podcast series, Tim Thompson shares the 2 A.M. issues every owner faces. In this series we will explore the seven ingredients that make up every creative firm, each with its corresponding goals, strategies, routines as well as the myriad connections between them.

Who is RevThink? The Avocado Toast Episode

RevThink — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:00:19 -0700

“I just want to help people. So we find problems and tie you guys in and we start figuring it out.” – Tim Thompson In Episode 55 of the RevThinking podcast, the RevThink team is gathered together for avocado toast and a discussion around, Who in the world is RevThink? What do we do? How do we work? Who do we work for? And most importantly, what’s our mission? We say we help creative entrepreneurs run a thriving creative business, but what does that mean and what does that really look like?

GMUNK - Fit Into Happiness

RevThink — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:41:43 -0700

“Whenever I start getting good at something I completely turn the other direction and somewhere else, and that’s because I don’t want to fit into a formula, I want to fit into happiness.” - Gmunk Designer, Director –– Galactic Crusader. In episode 54 of the RevThinking podcast, Tim Thompson sits down with Gmunk – best known for his work on Tron Legacy and Oblivion – and they discuss the topics of business, design, creativity, and happiness.

RECAST: Christina Mendonsa's A Fresh Agenda podcast with Tim Thompson

RevThink — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 22:08:09 -0700

“As I got older, less and less of my friends were sticking around; it was like they couldn’t retain their career in such a way that they could make a living doing it.” - Tim Thompson

In episode 53 of the RevThinking podcast, Tim Thompson is the guest on Christina Mendonsa's A Fresh Agenda podcast. The two discuss Tim’s Four Stages of the Creative Career: how it works, why it's relevant, and what you should do about it if you are a creative entrepreneur navigating your way through the industry.

How I Moved Into Content with Neil Berkeley

RevThink — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:35:02 -0700

“When I made my first documentary I didn’t know I was making content… I just wanted to make it.” - Neil Berkley In episode 51 of the RevThinking podcast, Neil Berkeley at Future You Media discussing the transition creative entrepreneurs dream about: moving into content production. If you run a studio, agency, or production company, you probably desire to produce long-form stories, films, and the like. You are not alone. There’s just something about the heart of the creative entrepreneur that dreams of telling the stories that matter most to them, and getting well paid for it. But few actually do it. Learn how Neil – while working as a successful commercial and promo director running his commercial production company Brkly – made the move into content… without even realizing it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

The Four Stages of a Creative Career by Tim Thompson

Tim Thompson — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:20:35 -0700

“Look around and see what opportunities there are, and then learn about it; educate yourself. The only risk in life is for the uneducated.” - Tim Thompson In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, we listen in on a talk Tim Thompson delivered at PromaxBDA in New York on the Four Stages of a Creative Career.

In this talk Tim opens your mind to what’s possible when you start looking at the totality of a creative career. Most of us start out as an artist, or an employee somewhere, or a freelancer; then we start our business. And then if we get to that point where we have people working for us and our name is on the door – and we’re making a lot of money – we think we’ve arrived. We’ve reached the pinnacle. Actually, there’s a lot more out there and this is what Tim reveals. It’s ultimately an encouragement for you to not sell you and your career short. There is much more that awaits.

Find out more about how RevThink can help your business thrive: https://revthink.com/

Join our community of 500+ creative entrepreneurs: https://revthink.com/community/

Win the Client, Not The Pitch with Marko Pfann

RevThink — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:02:44 -0700

“That was one of those moments when I was thought okay, there might be more to pitching than just coming up with a great idea, having a great pitch deck, and doing a stunning presentation in front of the clients.” - Marko Pfann

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Marko Pfann - RevThink's new European based consultant out of Munich Germany, discusses a variety of topics including Marko's journey in the industry and how he became a consultant, how client perceptions can affect your success in the industry, and how it is your job to win the client not the pitch.

Promax Annual Roundtable Podcast 2018

RevThink — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:04:43 -0700

"Data can't be everything and it's not predictive of future habits; it shows you where people have been but it doesn't show you where people are going." – Steve Viola, FX Networks In our second annual PromaxBDA Roundtable Podcast, RevThinkers have a conversation with four amazing guests: Chuck Carey, Marcel Ziul, Meghan Kirsch, and Steve Viola. First off we would like to give a big shout out to Kristen Huffines at Aspire Artist Agency. She sponsored this event and graciously let us use her presidential suit in New York city at the Hilton Midtown Hotel. The topic of this years roundtable podcast is, "We've got Data so who needs creative?" The guests are, Chuck Carey a Creative Entrepreneur and one of the founders & partners at Troika, Marcel Ziul a Creative Director & Founder of State Design, Meghan Kirsch SVP of Marketing & Creative at Viceland, and Steve Viola the SVP of Design at FX networks.

Addicted to the Big Reveal with Blair Enns

RevThink — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:44:41 -0700

“By paying some attention to your pricing strategy, it’s actually the easiest way to dramatically increase your profits. There’s really nothing else you can do that is so simple to drive bottom-line performance.” - Blair Enns

In episode 47 of the RevThinking podcast, Blair Enns of Win Without Pitching discusses a variety of topics including "The S Word," why weak sales is often not a sales problem (but rather a marketing problem), and how many creative entrepreneurs are addicted to the Big Reveal.

Be sure to grab a copy of Blair’s latest book, "Pricing Creativity."

It's Time to Make Our Industry Stronger with Tim Thompson

RevThink — Thu, 31 May 2018 10:17:11 -0700

“I predict there is something coming. There is going to be a movement happening within our industry.” - Tim Thompson In this 45th episode of the RevThinking podcast, we talk with RevThink Owner Tim Thompson on the need to make our industry stronger. Today’s episode is a departure from the norm. Today we will explore some news and events that are changing in the industry and even coming to a tipping point. (Spoiler alert - we are doing something about it. Stay tuned till the end to hear the news.)

The Business of Expertise with David C. Baker

RevThink — Wed, 16 May 2018 18:26:44 -0700

"There's so little connection between how creative a firm is and how successful they are as a business. If anything, there might be an inverse relationship." – David C. Baker

In this 43rd episode of the RevThinking podcast, well-known author and speaker David C. Baker on "The Business of Expertise" and more.

As David says, "Entrepreneurial expert firms don’t often fail because their work isn’t good enough. It nearly always is. No, they struggle because of the quality of their business decisions."

The Story Your Finances Are Telling with Jason Fletcher

RevThink — Wed, 02 May 2018 14:12:38 -0700

If you were to imagine your creative firm like driving a car, you as a business owner need to be able to see what’s coming at you in real-time. You also want to know how quickly you’re burning gas, when you should accelerate, when you should change lanes, and when it’s time to hit the brakes. Fortunately, every modern car has a dashboard so the information you need is always at your fingertips.

Similarly, every modern business should have one, too. Welcome to the Ingredient of Finance.

As a consultant at RevThink, Jason Fletcher applies his experience in Finance to effectively translate financial complexities into simple, clear decision-making systems for creative entrepreneurs.

Balancing Data with Intuition with Jim Read

RevThink — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:46:19 -0700

Jim Read is a creative director with deep experience on the TV network side as a client, as well as on the agency side as a creative leader.

Jim's experience includes stints at CMT, AMC, and his current position at truTV. His agency experience includes Pearl Media, Definition 6, Eyeball, and Trailer Park.

Today’s episode is an insightful peek behind the curtain to where Joel Pilger asks Jim about his experience, how creative for marketing works inside an innovative TV network, as well as a discussion about the role of of data and intuition in entertainment promotions.

The Nonstop Network TV Pivot with Michael Waldron

RevThink — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 20:35:41 -0800

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Michael Waldron – senior VP and creative director of art and design at Nickelodeon. Get ready to walk a mile in the shoes of a busy TV exec. You might think that someone like this just works with vendors, and the vendors do all the hard work. Michael will give you a perspective you don’t normally hear – your clients don’t normally sit down and really tell you what their world is really like and just how crazy, how nutty, how political their world can be.

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Josh Norton

RevThink — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 10:46:39 -0800

In this next episode in our Profiles of the Creative Entrepreneur series, Josh Norton, owner and ECD at the NYC-based motion design studio Bigstar.

In this series we are interviewing inspiring creative entrepreneurs to learn about their journey navigating the intersection of creativity and business.

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Gareb Shamus

RevThink — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:23:13 -0800

To kick off off our new “Profiles of the Creative Entrepreneur” series, Tim Thompson sits down for a conversation with Ace Comic Con CEO, investor, and fine artist Gareb Shamus. Gareb shares with us his journey, his passions, and his varied interests spanning business and the arts.

Compassionate Capitalism with David Meltzer part 2

RevThink — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:12:37 -0800

This podcast is part one of a conversation with David Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO at Sports1Marketing. David is an executive, author, and humanitarian best known for his work in the field of sports marketing. He is a featured speaker at conferences, corporate meetings, seminars, and other events along with being featured in The New York Times, Sporting News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg. At Terranea Resort in Los Angeles, RevThink’s Tim Thompson lead a Creative Entrepreneurs conference on BULLETPROOFING PROFITS. Knowing that being our topic, we recognized our audience might show up thinking we were going to talk only about money. But much to everyone’s surprise, we revealed that profits in a creative firm are not about money, but rather about CHOICES… and maintaining CONTROL of your business. In David’s talk, he provided us with break from all the talk of numbers plus a terrific dose of inspiration. Sharing his ideas from his books – one titled "Connected To Goodness" and the other titled "Compassionate Capitalism" – David’s message featured his stories of success, failure, redemption, and purpose. For more info about David Meltzer, visit www.davemeltzer.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/davecmeltzer. David’s podcast can be found here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook/id1271087930?mt=2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Compassionate Capitalism with David Meltzer part 1

RevThink — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:54:08 -0800

his podcast is part one of a conversation with David Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO at Sports1Marketing. David is an executive, author, and humanitarian best known for his work in the field of sports marketing. He is a featured speaker at conferences, corporate meetings, seminars, and other events along with being featured in The New York Times, Sporting News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg.

At Terranea Resort in Los Angeles, RevThink’s Tim Thompson led a Creative Entrepreneurs conference on BULLETPROOFING PROFITS. Knowing that was our topic, we recognized that our audience might have shown up thinking we were going to talk only about money. But much to everyone’s surprise, we revealed that profits in a creative firm are not about money but rather about CHOICES… and maintaining the CONTROL of your business.

In David’s talk, he provided us with break from all the talk of numbers plus a terrific dose of inspiration. Sharing his ideas from his books – one titled "Connected To Goodness" and the other titled "Compassionate Capitalism" – David’s message featured his stories of success, failure, redemption, and purpose.

For more info about David Meltzer, visit www.davemeltzer.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/davecmeltzer. David’s podcast can be found here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook/id1271087930?mt=2

COLLIDER Debrief And The 5 Shifts

Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 22:59:48 -0700

RevThink consultant debriefs the COLLIDER Conference in Chișinău, Moldova in addition to sharing his thoughts on THE 5 SHIFTS that evolving creative firms must make to reach the next level. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Creative Entrepreneurs with RevThink

RevThink — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:25:40 -0700

This episode of the RevThinking podcast is a departure from the norm. Paige Albiniak from the PromaxBDA DailyBrief podcast interviews Revthink on the topic of Creative Entrepreneurs and their upcoming conference “Bulletproofing Profits” on October 27th at Terranea resort in Los Angeles.

Getting Inside Your Clients' Minds And Brands with Lorey Zlotnick

RevThink — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 22:41:59 -0700

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, we talks with Lorey Zlotnick, consultant at Zequity Marketing, about what separates good agencies from great agencies: their ability to get inside their clients’ minds… and their brands.

Having spent her career on the client side working for companies such as NFL Media, FOX Sports, Bravo, and Disney, Lorey now consults with agencies on how to better manage their relationships with their clients and with their client's brands.

Promax Annual Roundtable

RevThink — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:02:21 -0700

In our first annual PromaxBDA Roundtable Podcast, Tim Thompson has a conversation with five amazing guests: Alberto Scirocco, Josh Norton, PJ Richardson, Lorey Zlotnick and Patalia Tate.

Getting Into Content Development with Patrick Jager

RevThink — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 19:44:49 -0700

Patrick Jager is a content consultant at RevThink. In this episode, Patrick talks about getting into Content development. Patrick has been in the content game for decades and shares his thoughts on how the marketplace is shifting and what that means for small studios looking at getting into content development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Creative Entrepreneurs at PromaxBDA with Steve Kazanjian

RevThink — Mon, 22 May 2017 21:16:27 -0700

Steve Kazanjian is President & CEO at PromaxBDA, the global community of marketers and creatives in the media & entertainment industry.

Steve has a heart for the creative agencies. On the RevThinking podcast, we interview Steve to hear how Creative Entrepreneurs is fulfilling his vision to more fully meet the needs of agency leaders and their businesses.

The Entrepreneurial Formula with Tim Thompson

Tim Thompson — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:13:16 -0700

When it comes to success, many want to know the formula. RevThink Founder and Owner, Tim Thompson discusses the origins and importance Entrepreneurial Formula: Needs + Resources = Solutions. What are the origins of the formula and what does it mean to creative firms and the creative entrepreneurs who run them?

Creative Entrepreneurs Conference On Marketing And Positioning

RevThink — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:06:50 -0800

Creative Entrepreneurs, the regular gathering of agency/studio owners, consultants and guest experts to help you discover a path to actualize the future of your business. HOW IT STARTED We first lit the fire at PromaxBDA: The Conference in NYC last June with the first-ever gathering of principals to address the unique challenges that agencies face in our industry. Tim Thompson led the conversation with special guests Tricia Melton, Andy Baker, Michael Waldron, Will Travis and Gareb Shamus. Next was our one-day conference at Terranea resort in LA where we focused on the topic of Sales. RevThink spearheaded a lively day along with guest experts Robert Blatchford and Bill Sewell. THE NEXT EVENT: FEBRUARY 22, 2017 IN NYC Now we are heading back to NYC. Join us for this upcoming event where guest experts Will Travis and John Young will join us to focus on the topic of Marketing and Positioning at your creative agency. Creative Entrepreneurs is partnership of RevThink and PromaxBDA. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

The Six Reports | 2: The Production Rollup

RevThink — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 12:08:19 -0800

RevThink owner Tim Thompson continues our series "The Six Reports Every Studio Should Be Running." In this episode, Tim Thompson discusses The Production Rollup. What does a weekly production report – and corresponding meeting – look like at a motion design and/or production studio? The conversation also gets into the critical role that Production – and Producers – play inside every one of our creative firms.

Why Small Studios Rule with Maria Rapetskaya

RevThink — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:31:07 -0800

Maria Rapetskaya is Creative Director and Founder at Undefined Creative in NYC. After writing a popular article entitled "Why Small Studios Struggle," We interview Maria in this episode on the contrarian topic of “Why Small Studios Rule.”

If you run a motion design or production studio, do you live to work? Or do you work to live? Put another way, does your business run your life, or does your business support your life?

Business Development with Robert Blatchford

RevThink — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:18:09 -0700

Robert Blatchford is a brand strategist and management consultant at Makebrave. In this episode, we interview Robert to get a peek inside the mind of this business development innovator. Having led business development at notable creative agencies Troika and LoyalKaspar, Robert offers us a rare and valuable perspective.

The Six Reports | 1: Sales

RevThink — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:25:00 -0700

Tim Thompson is the founder and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, Tim to shares the 6 Reports help studios large and small solve issues proactively. Listen in to discover how to create tools that are so easy, that you always have accurate information thereby providing you with time to implement solutions before problems get out of control.

Preparing for the Slow Season with Tim Thompson

RevThink — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:34:01 -0700

Tim Thompson is the founder and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. As a follow-up to an article written by Tim, he discusses how “Technology Follows Technique” and the first of the 6 Reports: the Sales Projections report. How can these reports help you slow down as an owner and relax – despite the ups and downs that are inevitable in any business?

Examples of Why Small Studios Struggle

RevThink — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:40:53 -0700

RevThink consultant Joel Pilger joins Tim Thompson to discuss real-world examples of why small studios struggle. Instead of growing your small studio – and your current problems along with it – we explore two habits to put into practice: The Three R’s and The Splits. We end with a quick overview of the new PromaxBDA Creative Entrepreneurs Conference on Sales coming up in October. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

The Big Shift and What It Means to Agencies with Tricia Melton

RevThink — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:31:48 -0700

Tricia Melton is a brand strategy and marketing consultant with a stellar pedigree as an executive in the TV/cable industry. In this episode, Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson interview Tricia as they discuss: The Big Shift: thanks to the evolution of VOD and OTT, the viewer now owns the entire experience. Despite the disruptions, for design and branding companies, “out of chaos, comes opportunity” But where are the opportunities? Maybe you as an agency owner don’t have to have all the right answers. Maybe just start asking your clients the right questions? When a need arises, how does your creative shop's brand – being narrowly positioned – influence whether or not the client calls you with a job? And if your brand is off, how do you get it back on track? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Cannes and the Evolving Client/Agency Relationship with Andy Baker

RevThink — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:31:52 -0700

Andy Baker is Senior Vice President and Global Creative Director at National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD. Andy runs "The Client Blog" where he confesses, "We hire many people to help us with our print, TV and digital campaign materials. Which means that I am inevitably referred to as 'THE CLIENT.'" In this episode, we discuss where the industry is heading and how agencies and clients can come together to create the future of entertainment marketing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

"Investing" in a Project with Tim Thompson

RevThink — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 08:38:10 -0700

RevThink consultant Tim Thompson hates it when an owner says, "I'm going to invest in this project." We've all said it. But have we actually "invested," or simply "spent"? In this episode, Tim Thompson answers questions about how we often deceive ourselves and ignore the realities of what it takes to run a successful creative firm. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

CATALYST Recap

RevThink — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:20:55 -0700

RevThink consultants Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger recap the entire week of CATALYST – the first ever program at PromaxBDA: The Conference devoted to agency owners and their businesses – in just 15 minutes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

The Secret Weapon with Coupe Studios

RevThink — Tue, 31 May 2016 14:13:14 -0700

Scott Roche and Eric Singer at Coupe Studios are top-notch experts who leverage the power of music and sound to elevate their clients' creative. In this episode, we ask "As you evolve your studio to create the New Value – beyond services to solutions – what does it look like?" One proven approach is to partner with killer outside experts to elevate your creative, your value offering and your business goals. In this episode, Joel chats with Scott and Eric at Coupe Studios in Boulder, Colorado to ask them how creative firms can partner with other creative firms – a.k.a. "the dance" – to create even bigger and better results. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Announcing CATALYST at PromaxBDA

RevThink — Sun, 15 May 2016 15:54:04 -0700

RevThink consultants Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss CATALYST: Creative Entrepreneurs, a new workshop designed specifically for agency owners and principals. CATALYST is coming to PromaxBDA: The Conference in New York. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Preparing for a Big Live Action Shoot with Loretta Polizzi

RevThink — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:54:20 -0700

Loretta Polizzi is a line producer par excellence. In this episode, Loretta discusses how to approach and produce a big live-action shoot. Especially if it just so happens to be your first big shoot... ever. What do you do? You call in an expert.

Your TV Show Doesn't Belong On TV with Patrick Jager

RevThink — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:35:06 -0700

Patrick Jager is a content consultant at RevThink and Core. In this episode, Joel Pilger and Patrick answer the question, "I have this great idea for a TV show, now what?" You might be surprised by the answer: that your TV show doesn't belong on TV. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Meet Tim Thompson part 2

RevThink — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:25:45 -0700

Tim Thompson is a consultant and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, Joel Pilger interviews RevThink's founder to learn about Tim’s early days in the industry – from working on the film titles for “Seven” to the launching of Imaginary Forces to the meteoric rise of Trailer Park – and the eventual shift to consulting his friends running creative firms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Meet Tim Thompson part 1

RevThink — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:34:38 -0700

The Executive Producer Sales Process with Tim Thompson

RevThink — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 17:04:33 -0800

Tim Thompson is a consultant and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, Joel Pilger asks Tim to answer the question: when your studio is ready to hire a full-time salesperson (e.g., an Executive Producer), it’s an exciting time. You have visions of your new EP bringing in fresh clients with exciting projects and fat budgets. Reality check: sales is difficult. And many salespeople – even the good ones – approach the job without knowing what really works. So how do you set up your EP for success? The key is to view sales not as a hope or even a skill, but as a system.