How to Escape the $500 Videography Death Spiral | Unfold EP. 42
Send us a textStuck taking $500 gigs, working nights and weekends, and wondering why your rates never move? This episode breaks down the $500 death spiral: how vague scopes, weak boundaries, and panic-yes decisions trap filmmakers in burnout and the exact system to climb out. We cover the retainer trap, why portfolio mismatch keeps you underpaid, and a practical exit plan: diagnose your goals/energy/time, replace pitches with proof (spec + BTS + distribution), repackage your offer, set minimums, and specialize in a role and niche clients actually pay for. If you’re ready to stop saying yes to everything and start building a sustainable, higher-rate filmmaking business, this is your roadmap. Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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If You're A Solo Freelancer, You HAVE To Learn This Skill | Unfold EP. 41
Send us a textThe fastest way to raise your rates and stop burning out isn’t more gear—it’s mastering client intake and scoping. In this episode, we show how diagnostic questioning turns vague inquiries into clear deliverables, timelines, usage rights, and approvals so you can price with confidence, avoid scope creep, and protect your margin. You’ll see our exact intake flow, red flags to watch for, how to frame budget vs. deliverables, and simple email scripts that turn “Can you do a video?” into a profitable project (or a polite pass). If you’re a solo filmmaker or creative stuck saying yes to everything, this is the skill that compounds. Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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How To Market Your Business in 2025 | Unfold EP. 40
Send us a textTraditional networking won’t get you out of low-paying cycles. In this episode, we show why most filmmakers are trapped in an “invisible feedback loop” (you post the work you don’t want and attract more of it) and what to do instead: build proof. We break down how to pivot with spec work, then use a simple marketing trifecta—BTS, targeted content, and intentional distribution—to create demand, stay top of mind, and land the right clients. Proof beats potential, and posting with purpose beats collecting business cards. Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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How I’d Rebrand my Filmmaking Business in 2025 (If I Started Today) | Unfold EP. 39
Send us a textIn this episode, We lay out a practical playbook for repositioning your brand from the ground up. We cover portfolio pruning, niche positioning, website and bio upgrades, pricing signals, and a repeatable content plan that attracts higher-value briefs. If you’re stuck between generalist gigs and the work you actually want to be known for, this is your roadmap to stand out, raise rates, and build a brand that compounds. Perfect for directors, DPs, and small studios ready to relaunch with intent in 2025. Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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Filmmaking Is Changing FAST (Do This Before 2026) | Unfold EP. 38
Send us a textThe filmmaking landscape is shifting fast. In this episode, we break down what’s changing between now and 2026—and exactly how to position yourself so you’re not left behind. We cover why generalists are getting squeezed, how to choose a profitable niche, and the step-by-step plan to update your bio, portfolio, and offer so the right clients find you.If you’re serious about landing better clients and bigger budgets in 2025–2026, this episode gives you the playbook to specialize, stand out, and scale. Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
Follow Jason and Hwanjoe from Tenfold Production as they give listeners a behind-the-scenes insight into the commercial production industry. From technical skills to business and branding, find out what exactly it takes to be a creative in today's filmmaking industry.
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