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Ep 14 - Putting Lipstick On A Pig
Ever been handed a video project that felt lifeless? Bland? A total pig?In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest shares how decades of writing and directing everything from floating pens to DVD promos taught him a...
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Ep 13 - Can You Hear Me Now?
Remember that old Verizon commercial where a guy kept walking through different locations asking, “Can you hear me now?” It became a catchphrase—but it was also about something deeper: connection. In today’s episode,...
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Ep 12 - Big Fish, Small Pond
Everyone says “go bigger.” Bigger clients. Bigger market. Bigger opportunities. But what if the smartest move is stepping into a smaller pond — one where your voice gets heard and your work gets noticed?
In this...
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Ep 11 - Disney Magic - What Animators Taught Me About Storytelling
Ever wonder how Disney created worlds that sparked imagination for generations? In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest takes you behind the velvet rope at Disneyland’s 100-year celebration of animation — and into the...
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Ep 10 - A Free Pair Of Socks
What does a free pair of socks have to do with video production? More than you think. In this episode, I share a quick story about getting a free pair of socks—and how that simple gesture turned into a powerful...
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Ep 9 - How Spielberg Snuck Into Hollywood
He didn’t wait for permission. He just walked onto the lot… and never left. Before Jaws, E.T., or Jurassic Park, Steven Spielberg was a kid with a dream—and no access. So he faked a badge, found an empty office, and...
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Ep 8 - The $19 Walkie-Talkie Fix
What do you do when your live broadcast is about to start… and you can’t talk to your sideline reporter? The crowd’s buzzing. The cameras are rolling. And your communication system? Completely down. That was my...
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Ep 7 - The No. 2 Pencil Movie Mogul
Before he produced A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, or 8 Mile, Brian Grazer was just a kid with a No. 2 pencil and a legal pad — sneaking onto studio lots and asking questions. In this episode, I unpack how Grazer turned...
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Ep 6 - The Biggest Mistake Creators Make That Keeps Them Broke
Are you hustling hard but still not seeing the income or opportunities you deserve? In this episode, we’re calling out the one mistake that keeps talented video creators stuck—making great content, but never...
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Ep 5 - The Last Blockbuster on Earth: Lessons for Video Creators
Remember when Friday nights meant grabbing a stack of DVDs from Blockbuster? Well, times have changed, and there’s only one Blockbuster left on the planet. But what does that have to do with you as a video creator? A...
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Ep 4 - Why Clients Aren't Paying You What You're Worth
Are you constantly struggling to get paid what you deserve for your creative work? In this episode, we’re diving into the reasons why clients aren’t paying you what you’re worth—and, more importantly, how to change...
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Ep 3 - Take The Shot - Don't Wait To Tell Your Story
Ever feel like you’re waiting for the perfect moment to start your next big creative project? Maybe you’re holding off on launching your brand, pitching your film, or hitting record on that video because you don’t...
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