How To Navigate The Uncertainty Of Being An Entrepreneur w/ Ross and Jacob Hamil

Getting stuck in a funk can happen to any of us. Other times the work pours in faster than we can keep up with it. Being an entrepreneur and business owner is unpredictable. It has its ups and downs and you don’t always know which way the wind is blowing. My guests on this episode know what it’s like to navigate this uncertainty and have some great advice that all of us can use.

My two amazing and hilarious guests on today’s show are brothers and video producers. Ross and Jacob Hamil have done incredible work for some big brands like Shell, Penzoil, and AutoNation. They’ve been involved with MZed/Cinema Sound and run their own studio where they help all sorts of people and brands produce outstanding videos.

Today we examine the importance of making great video and how to make it meaningful throughout your career. We discuss how to find the clients that offer you the type of work you want for the pay that makes it worth it. Ross and Jacob talk about the challenges and benefits of their entrepreneurial journey and how they keep a clear head throughout it all.

How do you know when to say yes or no to jobs? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!

In this episode

Why it’s usually more important to have great sound than great video
Why it’s crucial to be proactive versus reactive in order to maintain your sanity
How to use a vision board and why it could make a huge difference for how you plan your projects
How your passive voice could be killing your sales
The kinds of people you want to have working for you so that you have the best team possible
Three tips to having a better life as a business owner

Quotes

“If you want to up your game, start with sound. It’s not the easiest way, but it’s definitely one of the biggest impacts you can make.” [4:04]

“Just say no. Figure out what you want to do and what you like doing and what you want to make money doing and then say no to everything else.” [12:31]

“When things get tough, don’t do something dumb.” [20:10]

“Surround yourself with people who are better than you are.” [38:51]

Links

Find the Hamil Bros online

Follow the Hamil Bros on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

MZed/Cinema Sound

1 Million Cups

From Poop to Gold by Chris Jones

Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull

Cine Gear Expo

Learn about the upcoming Studio Sherpas workshop here

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