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You get an inquiry way below your normal rate, but you want to still make some money, how should you respond? In this episode, Paul and Ed share their personal experiences and advice on how to navigate this conversation. By the end of the episode you should feel more comfortable with handling low budget inquiries and even possibly turn them into high paying clients. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

As a creative in any industry, you're often put in positions where it's easy to compare yourself to others. We're always trying to tap into our full potential and probably don't celebrate the wins enough. In this episode, Paul and Ed talk about why it's so important to celebrate your wins and remember that the only person you are playing against is yourself. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

Do you get nervous when you have a call with a potential client for a photo or video project? In this short episode, we'll share five questions that all freelance creatives should ask their clients. The insights from this episode will help you better understand your clients and secure more projects as a freelancer. Ep 31 - Asking The Right Questions Spotify: https://bit.ly/3I3BSYL Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/48idBJ7 Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

Are you feeling stressed or anxious about tax season? In this episode, we will share valuable lessons we have learned regarding tax preparation, tax strategy, and running a freelance photo/video business. Please note the advice provided in this episode is based on our personal experiences and should be discussed with a professional tax accountant before implementing. Give it a listen, and drop us a review here if you enjoyed this episode. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

How can you make sure you hit the ground running in 2024? When it comes to closing one year strong, and embarking on the next, it’s important to audit what things went well, and what things need to change in your freelance business. In this episode, we close out the year by chatting about what went down in 2023 in our own businesses, and what we are planning for in the year ahead. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

How hard is it to build a 7-figure YouTube channel? Justin Tse is a YouTuber, Traveler and Entrepreneur. Over the last decade, he's diversified into real estate, investments, and products. In this episode, we talk about the reality of running a successful tech channel, how he's managed to become a millionaire at the young age of 26, and the mindset you need to carry if you want to succeed. Follow Justin Tse: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/justin.tse/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JustinTse Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for behind the scenes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

Should you make the jump to full-time freelance? Should you quit your job to pursue your passion? In this episode, we talk about our own journeys of going full-time freelance as a photographer/videographer. We share insights on what we wish we knew back then and what you need to ask yourself if you are considering it. If you've been anxious about going all in, this episode is for you. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

Are you tired of getting ghosted and feeling like brands don't respect the amount of work you put in? In this episode, we dive into a few of the reasons why brands might be treating you this way and what you can do about it. We share insights on communication, branding, relationship building, and practical tips you can implement right after the episode. This is a no fluff, straight to the point conversation. Connect with us on Instagram Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

What is the secret to making 5-figures per month as a creative entrepreneur? Well, there are no secrets — only proven strategies. In this episode, we share some of the key strategies that we have implemented into our businesses in order to achieve a consistent 5 figures per month. If you've been struggling to break out of the small budget shoots, this episode is for you. Connect with us on Instagram Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠⁠

Do you struggle with staying consistent and creating structure in your life? In this episode, Ed sits down with Giancarlo (@carlostigs) to chat about his journey from production assistant to DP. He's self taught and has worked hard to make his way onto large production sets. You might recognize his recent work as a Director of Photography in Danny Gevirtz feature film "I Think I'm Sick". One thing we all struggle with is creating structure and organization in our life. Carlo shares in this episode how he balances a busy schedule on set and his life as a content creator online. Follow Carlo: Carlo: https://www.instagram.com/carlostigs/ His podcast: https://www.instagram.com/creativegap/ Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for behind the scenes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠

What can freelancers and creatives learn from how successful restaurants operate? Every successful restaurant understands that it's not enough to just have amazing food (that's a given). They need to focus on customer experience, speed, overhead, reviews, etc. In this episode, we breakdown how creative entrepreneurs and freelancers can learn valuable lessons from the restaurant business that can be applied to various niches. Connect with us on Instagram Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠

Kraig Adams is a multi-talented individual; a filmmaker, minimalist, and hiker. He has dabbled in various fields over the course of his career but has ultimately found his stride in content creation. His journey is one that inspires those who are struggling to find their own path in the creative world. In this episode, we dive into how Kraig successfully made the transition from shooting weddings as a freelancer to pursuing his passions in travel, minimalism and exploration through his work. Follow Kraig Adams: Kraig: https://www.instagram.com/kraigadams/ Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for behind the scenes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠

Is there a secret to limiting client revisions? Whether you are a photographer, videographer, or any creative role in the industry, you have run into at least one bad client. In this episode, Paul and Ed discuss how to avoid them, deal with them, and how to set yourself up for success when working with your clients. Connect with us on Instagram Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠

How do you become the main character of your own life? Can you really create your own path, even if the cards are stacked against you? Andy is a director, filmmaker, and artist based in NYC. In this episode, we dive into how Andy went from small video gigs in Oakland to working with brands like Apple and traveling all around the world. If you've been struggling to find your own unique voice or work with your dream clients, you'll find massive value in this episode. Follow Andy To: Andy: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andyto/ Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for behind the scenes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠

Are you feeling behind in life, or your creative career? Do you feel like everyone is succeeding except for you? In this episode we unpack some of the struggles we’re facing as freelance creatives, some tips on staying in your lane, and how to get focused. If you’re watching on video, this is the first episode from our NYC trip (hence the hotel room right after a flight). If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating (Spotify) or 5 star written review (Apple Podcast)! Watch the video of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N4KLPuwgI8w Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

How do you set yourself up for success if odds are against you? In this episode, we have a chat with filmmaker director, Alexandra 'Aya' Karadzhova. From a young age, Aya discovered her passion for storytelling and the art of filmmaking. However, her journey was far from easy. Despite her talent and dedication, she encountered challenges upon her arrival in the US, struggling to break through the competitive American film industry coming from Bulgaria. If you've been held back by your background, culture, or gender - you'll find this episode to be inspiring. Follow Aya: Aya: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lostinayaland⁠⁠ Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for behind the scenes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠

How hard is it to start your own agency? Get ready to be inspired by Jeremiah Davis' journey of starting a content agency and working with big names like American Express, The Chainsmokers, and Formula 1. Joining us for this exciting discussion is Reese Hopper, an agency partner and a multi-talented creative. If you're looking to grow your team, clientele, and business, this episode is a must-listen. Watch the video of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p5jI9GVtFMk Follow Jeremiah & Reese: Jeremiah: https://www.instagram.com/thatoneblondkid/ Reese: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reesehopper.co/ Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

What is the secret ingredient to finding your dream job or landing that one client? We recently chatted with LA based content creators, Brayden & Kostas, about their creative journey in Los Angeles. Kostas spilled the beans on his experience as a photographer/videographer touring with Loud Luxury in the music industry and how he managed to get hired full-time. Brayden shared how he scored a job working as a videographer for the Lakers and his experience touring all their games while sitting court side. On top of all that, they manage to host a podcast for creatives called THE 505 PODCAST with their friend Chase. Watch the video of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eh5tsCsDfkk Follow Brayden & Kostas: Brayden: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ 505 Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/the505podcast/ Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

How do you constantly level up? Who is Quigley? Quigley is an LA based content creator, mom, and an amazing musician. In this episode, we talk about how Quigley rebranded herself and how she keeps up with social media while being a full time mom. She dives deep into some of the struggles she faced trying to make it in the traditional media world and why pivoting into her own path was the best decision. Watch the video of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/68obqKAM2fg Follow Quigley and learn more: Quigley: https://www.instagram.com/officiallyquigley/⁠ Website: https://www.officiallyquigley.com Connect with Paul & Ed: Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

Are you feeling unsure about your career? How do you know if what you’re currently doing is the right thing? In this episode, we sit down and chat with Alexa Gray - marketing director, branding extraordinaire, and social media expert. She played a large role in the success of multi-million dollar company, OLIPOP, by leading their social media and marketing initiatives. Alexa shares all the ups and downs she went through to find her career path. Whether you’re freelancing or working for a company, you’ll find some amazing insights in this episode. Watch the video of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nks55iVPUEQ Connect with us on Instagram! Alexa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexagrayandco/ Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/