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THE 505 PODCAST158. Your Content Strategy is Keeping You BrokeThe 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstartWhat’s up, Rock Nation! Your content strategy might be keeping you broke, and in this episode, we break down why.If you’re a creator trying to grow your personal brand, land dream clients, or sell products/services online, this is the playbook you've been waiting for. We’re giving you 10 game-changing content strategy tips that’ll shift how you think about content, forever. Whether you're on IG, TikTok, or YouTube, these tips will help you stop chasing...2025-05-2946 minTHE 505 PODCAST154. We Reviewed Your Creative WorkSUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportWhat's up Rock Nation, today we're reviewing your work. We appreciate everyone who submitted their work to us! If we reviewed your work, please let us know below!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideOur FREE 5 positioning tips download:https://the505podcast.courses/5positioningtips2025-04-3051 minTHE 505 PODCAST152. Become A FULL TIME Content Creator In 12 MONTHS (or less) w/ YCImagingSUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportWhat's up Rock Nation, today we have on Chrystopher Rhodes - better known as YCImaging. In this episode we sit down and talk to Chrys about what he sees working on social media right now, and how to turn your creative passion into a full-time living with YouTube. Check out Chrys here:https://www.youtube.com/ @YCImaging https://www.instagram.com/ycimaging/The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide...2025-04-091h 12THE 505 PODCAST151. The 2025 Social Media Playbook Nobody’s Talking AboutWhat's up Rock Nation, today we're breaking down how we're approaching social media in 2025. Let us know which tip or strategy is your favorite, and if you're team short form or long form.SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideOur FREE 5 positioning tips download:...2025-03-2548 minTHE 505 PODCAST148. The No Bullsh*t Guide to Making $10K/Month as a CreativeWhat's up Rock Nation, this may be the most value packed episode we have ever done on this podcast. This is a true no bullsh*t guide to making more money as a creative. We guarantee if you put everything we talked about into practice, you will land bigger and better clients.And if you're looking for even more help on taking your creative business to the next level, our Dream Client Accelerator is now open for enrollment:https://the505podcast.courses/Collab with Artlist and get 2...2025-03-041h 24THE 505 PODCAST140. The Blueprint to Dominate Social Media and Crush Your Goals in 2025What's up Rock Nation, this is the last pod of 2024! As always, we wanted to share our wins of 2024 and our goals for the new year. Along with some tips for how to set goals, and dominate social media in 2025. Let's all have a year, what do you say?Subscribe to our new channel 505 Studios:https://www.youtube.com/ @505StudiosOfficial SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Cr...2024-12-3157 minTHE 505 PODCAST133. From Fired to Filmmaker: How a Setback Turned into a Dream Career w/ Jonny RoamsWhat's up Rock Nation, today we welcome travel filmmaker and photographer Jonny Roams. We talk to Jonny about being let go from his job in the medical field, to then becoming a full time travel filmmaker and photographer. Jonny touches on how he's dealt with and overcame the feelings of imposter syndrome, as well as, how to find your style as a creator.Check out Jonny here:https://www.instagram.com/jonnyroams/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/ @JonnyRoams The Creator Pricing Guide - The No...2024-11-141h 17THE 505 PODCAST132. Why Most Creators FAIL at Monetizing Their Brand & How You’re Sabotaging Your Success w/ Tom NoskeWhat's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Tom Noske to the show. Tom is a content creator and endurance athlete from Melbourne, Australia. Over the last few years has built his personal brand to around teaching other creatives how to monetize their following. He has created a business for himself that generates over 7 figures a year, with over 80% profit margins - pretty impressive stuff! On this episode, we get to talk to Tom about his journey to get to where he is today, and how creators can do the same.Check out Tom here:2024-11-051h 46THE 505 PODCAST131. 19 Years at Google: Her Winning Strategy for Brands to Dominate YouTubeWhat's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Emma Jennings to the show. Emma helps our biggest advertisers tell great stories on YouTube. She is part strategist, part creative director - with a little bit of a producer hat thrown on for good measure. She helps brands understand the wild world of YouTube: where they should play and how to make stuff that people will actually want to watch, share, and spend time with. With over 15 years' experience consulting with Fortune 1000 companies, Emma brings deep product knowledge across digital media and Google advertising offerings.Check...2024-10-291h 20THE 505 PODCAST130. Becoming Full-Time Creatives: Our Journey & Biggest Lessons LearnedWhat's up Rock Nation, today we're reminiscing on our journeys of how we became full time creatives. We shared our stories in episode one, but so much has changed since that episode three years ago. Let us know in the comments where you're at in your creative journey!Check out Motion Array's new AI voice over feature here:The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders2024-10-221h 18THE 505 PODCAST129. Through Her Lens: Meet The Woman Capturing 49ers History (Sarina Soriano)What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Sarina Soriano to the show! Sarina was born and raised in San Jose, California and has always been passionate and involved in sports. Her tenacity led her to become the first female Senior Producer for the San Francisco 49ers, also making her one of the first Latina cinematographers in the NFL. She works in 49ers Studios where she creates content for the San Francisco 49ers website and social media channels. She is a two-time Emmy Award winner in the following categories: "Best in Craft Achievement Photographer/Editor Spanish: Sarina Soriano" and "Best...2024-10-161h 05THE 505 PODCAST128. We Reviewed Your Videos And Gave Our Honest Opinions (Work Review #3)What's up Rock Nation, we're back with our third work review. Thanks to all the rocks who sent in videos for us to review. Keep crushing the content!Enter for a chance to win $100k from Artlist!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https...2024-10-0953 minTHE 505 PODCAST127. How YouTubers Are Robbing Big Brands Blind in 2024What's up Rock Nation, today we're breaking down how creators like Ryan Trahan, Mr. Beast, Mark Rober, Christian Guzman, Nick Bare, Logan Paul, Jake Paul, and Emma Chamberlain are all disrupting industries with their creator lead businesses. How are they doing it? Creating an audience through their content and building in public. We give you a look into their marketing playbook, how and why it's working for them, and how you can take what they're doing and apply it to your own business.Get $50 Off Motion Array When You Use our Link: https://motionarray...2024-09-3046 minTHE 505 PODCAST126. The Blueprint Any Creative Can Follow to Build a 7-figure Business - Daniel PriestleyWhat's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Daniel Priestley. Daniel is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has built and sold several successful businesses and written 5 books on starting and scaling businesses. If you're looking to level up your creative business, this is the episode for you!Check out Daniel here:https://www.instagram.com/danielpriestley/https://www.youtube.com/@UCAPETr_-l2tDIJrvey9_LhQ Sign Up for the Dream Client Accelerator: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/dream-client-acceleratorThe Creator Pricing Guide...2024-09-251h 58THE 505 PODCAST124. How to Land Your DREAM CLIENT and GET PAID What You're WorthWhat's up Rock Nation, today we're talking about positioning. Today we cover why positioning is so important, what people get wrong when it comes to positioning, and how you can separate yourself from the competition through becoming a specialist. We know how talented most of you are, but the business side of being a creator can be challenging. We hope today helps you think about your creative business, and how you can improve your positioning to attract more and better clients! Sign up for the "Dream Client Accelerator" Waitlist here!https://courses...2024-09-1051 minTHE 505 PODCAST123. The Truth About Why I Left My Dream Job with the Los Angeles LakersThe day has finally come, Brayden has officially quit the Lakers. Today, he goes into what his tenure filming for the Lakers was like, and why he ultimately decided to leave his dream job.We want to help you take your creative business to the next level and have you finally land your dream client. Sign up for the Dream Client Accelerator Waitlist here:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/dream-client-acceleratorThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code...2024-09-051h 10THE 505 PODCAST121. 10 Tips for Shooting Better Concert Photos from a Touring PhotographerWhat's up Rock Nation! Today we're talking all things concerts. Kostas has been shooting concerts for the past three years, and today's he's sharing with you his top 10 tips to for better concert photos!Take your Concert Photography to the NEXT LEVEL:https://www.kostasgarcia.com/masterclassThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab...2024-08-2147 minTHE 505 PODCAST119. How We Shot a Commercial for Mercedes-BenzWhat's up Rock Nation, today we have a good ole fashion rock talk. Kostas and Brayden shot a brand deal for Mercedes, Chase made some LUTS, Brayden's going to a Idaho for a family ruinion, and Kostas is back on the road with Loud Luxury.Cop Chase's Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses...2024-08-0736 minTHE 505 PODCAST115. The ONE Thing that Took Our Creative Work to the NEXT LEVEL (Q&A)What's up Rock Nation! You asked, we answered. Please enjoy our 3rd Q&A!Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideYou definitely need to...2024-07-081h 05THE 505 PODCAST114. Build a Personal Brand that Dominates your Niche w/ Chris DoWhat's up Rock Nation, today we welcome the master of personal branding, Chris Do. Chris is someone we've been following for a very long time, and have learned so much from. Whether it's how to hone in on your superpower and master your personal brand, or knowing what questions to ask on a discovery call, Chris knows exactly how to run a successful creative business. You may want to watch this one twice!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10...2024-06-271h 30THE 505 PODCAST113. We Reviewed your Creative WorkWhat's up Rock Nation! Thank you to everyone that submitted their work. We tried to review as many photos and videos as we could. We hope the feedback helps, and let us know if you'd like for this to be a series we do regularly!Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your...2024-06-2052 minTHE 505 PODCAST110. How to Film Yourself (Tips for Making Videos Alone)Today we're talking all things solo filmmaking. Whether you're traveling to New Zealand with your fam and you're the only one who knows how to use a camera, or you're trying to make some short form content for social media, we got you on some tips! Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing...2024-05-2447 minTHE 505 PODCAST108. Alex Hormozi's Top 6 Keys for Unlocking Massive Growth on Social MediaWhat's up Rock Nation! Today we're breaking down Alex Hormozi's top 6 keys for unlocking massive growth on Social Media. Some of his keys we agree with, and some we don't. Brayden also ran a marathon, and Kostas shot Dillon Francis. The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideYou definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards: Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x...2024-05-091h 01THE 505 PODCAST107. YouTube’s Top Editor Reveals How He Landed a Job Editing for MrBeastWhat's up Rock Nation, today we welcome the man behind MrBeast and Logan Paul's videos, Hayden Hillier-Smith. Hayden is a world class editor and story teller. He breaks down his editing tips and tricks in this episode, what he learned from working with Mr. Beast, and how he almost gave a hacker access to Logan Paul's entire iCloud. If you want to become a better editor, this is the episode for you!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off...2024-05-021h 15THE 505 PODCAST106. The Magic of 1,000 True Fans: Why They're All You NeedWhat's up Rock Nation, today we're talking about Kevin Kelly's theory of 1,000 true fans. The idea of 1,000,000 followers seems cool in theory, but to create a career out of this, you don't need 1,000,000 followers. You just need 1,000 true fans. We dive into what the theory is and how to garner a true fan.You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards: Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/458WOquLexar 320GB Professional CFexpress Type A...2024-04-2555 minTHE 505 PODCAST105. How ONE Bad Review Ruined a Whole CompanyCan one review ruin a whole business? We give our thoughts. And a lot of new camera gear was announced at The NAB show this past week that we of course had to talk about too!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCop some Leisure Hydration here and get 15% off:https://amzn.to/47yczZG...2024-04-1843 minTHE 505 PODCAST104. How We Got Hired By NIKE (Nike Swim Video Breakdown)Roc Nation, we haven't had a good ole fashion Rock Talk in a while. A lot has happened recently. Brayden got to shoot for Nike Swim, Chase was on set for another multi-million dollar Genesis commercial, and Kostas traveled to Portugal and started making YouTube videos again.The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCop some Leisure Hydration here and get 15% off:2024-04-1156 minTHE 505 PODCAST103. Leaving Beautiful Destinations to Film a Stadium Tour with Illenium w/ Nainoa LangerToday we welcome one of my talented creators out there, Nainoa Langer. Nainoa has been at this for a long time, and was at the forefront of the travel video space at a young age, when he was working with Beautiful Destinations. After a few years traveling the world with them, he decided to switch things up and dive into the music scene, where he linked up and started shooting for Illenium. He's been touring for a while, but focusing a lot of his efforts on getting his voice back and creating his own work again. 2024-04-041h 05
THE 505 PODCAST102. Inside the Mind of a Million Dollar Creative Entrepreneur w/ Jakob OwensOur first guest of season 3 is someone we've admired for a while. Jakob Owens is a talented filmmaker from Arizona, who has spent the last decade focused on creating amazing videos and building businesses within the filmmaking space. With Tropic Colour and Prism Lens FX, he's tackled both digital assets and physical products. It's rare you get a chance to tap into the mind of someone who has built multiple seven figure businesses, so this episode is a special one for us!Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:...2024-03-281h 41
THE 505 PODCAST101. Our Podcasting Masterclass - Everything we’ve learned after 100 episodesRock Nation we are SO back for Season 3! To everyone who supported us through the first 100 episodes, we just want to say thank you! We've learned so much over the last two seasons of this show, and we wanted to share that information with you and go in depth with how we think about and structure this show. Cheers to another 100 episodes, we are just getting started!Sign up for Motion Array and get $50 OFF your annual subscription!https://motionarray.com/?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505...2024-03-201h 03THE 505 PODCAST100. OUR 100TH EPISODE! (LIVE PODCAST AT SAM NEWTON’S FILM FESTIVAL)Roc Nation, I can't believe we made it to Episode 100! What a ride it has been. We hope you guys enjoyed this episode as much as we have. Thank you to everyone who's been along for this ride, we can't thank you guys enough for the support. We are going to be taking a few week break to get ready for Season 3, and then we're coming in HOT.COP OUR NEW MERCH HERE - 15% OFF USING THE PROMO CODE "BIGROCK"https://the505podcast.com/SHOUTOUT TO ALL...2024-02-2958 minTHE 505 PODCAST99. Our Best Moments of Season 2Welcome back to Episode 99 of The 505 Podcast. One more until 100 and the MERCH DROP! If I was you I would join the discord ASAP. Thank you all for your continued support, we can't wait to cap off season two next week at Sam Newton's film festival. If you're in LA or visiting we would love to see you there! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at c...2024-02-221h 57THE 505 PODCAST98. The Floating Half Pipe - A Stunt 7 Years in the Making w/ Brendon HaywardWelcome back to Episode 98 of The 505 Podcast. Today we welcome Brendon Hayward. Brendon is an ex pro skater, who has a deep desire for travel and adventure. After tearing his ACL twice, and retiring from pro skateboarding, he wasn't sure what life had in store for him. We dive into the "ah-ha" moment Brendon had that gave him the clarity he was searching for to pursue his passions, and turn it into his career. After seven years of planning, he just pulled off one of his craziest stunts yet! In Brazil, he took a halfpipe 8,000 feet in the air...2024-02-151h 18THE 505 PODCAST97. Shooting Pro Athletes and Managing Content for Fanatics w/ Alex SubersRoc Nation, today we welcome Alex Subers. Alex spent 5 years shooting for the Philadelphia 76ers, and recently transitioned into shooting and strategizing content for Fanatics. Alex recently had the opportunity to shoot his second SLAM Magazine cover for Tyrese Maxey, the first one being for James Harden. Due to the nature of his job, Alex is around a lot of high profile athletes and celebrities, so we discuss how to navigate those situations. We've been wanting to have Alex on for a while, so we are stoked to finally have made it happen!The...2024-02-091h 38THE 505 PODCAST96. Why Your Creative Work SUCKS and How to FIX IT!Roc Nation, we decided to try something different out this week and review your work. Thanks to everyone that submitted! Sorry we couldn't look at everyone's work, there were too many submissions. BUT, if you enjoyed this episode and would like us to run it back, let us know!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCop some Leisure Hydration here and...2024-02-011h 09THE 505 PODCAST95. How to Create Spec Commercials that ACTUALLY get you Hired w/ Mitchell MullinsRoc Nation, today we welcome an unbelievably talented filmmaker and director, Mitchell Mullins. He's man of many talents, he knows how to fly drones real well, how to shoot and edit with the best of them, and even rocks a mullet. We talked to Mitchell about transitioning from being on the road for 300 days creating travel content, to filming and directing incredible commercial work. Mitchel also just put out his first physical product, a premium notebook. This was one of our favorite convos to date!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide...2024-01-251h 19THE 505 PODCAST94. From Acting in a Hulu Movie to Producing his First Feature Film w/ Jordan TortorelloRock Nation, today we welcome Jordan Tortorello! Jordan is an actor, turned filmmaker, who just finished producing his first feature film, Peripheral! Jordan's passion for cinema and filmmaking really shines through during our conversation. Jordan also started Mixed Media, a production company that started with music videos and is now transitioning into narrative pieces. The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCop...2024-01-1857 minTHE 505 PODCAST93. How To DOMINATE Social Media in 2024This is your year ROCK! To start taking social media seriously, build up your personal brand and grow a dedicated following! We're deep diving into our top 15 tips as to how to DOMINATE social media today. Enjoy!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCop some Leisure Hydration here:https://amzn.to/47yczZGCollab with...2024-01-111h 10THE 505 PODCAST92. How to Create Your Dream Life in 2024 (Goal Setting Tips)Roc Nation, what a year it has been! The growth we saw in 2023 was INSANE, and it really feels like we're just getting started. Hopefully these goal settings tips help you guys plan out your goals for 2024 in a strategic way, and help you guys crush 2024! LET'S GET ITTTTThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCop some Leisure Hydration here:2023-12-2853 minTHE 505 PODCAST91. The Secrets to Pitching Your Creative Work and Winning ClientsRoc Nation, today we're talking about pitching your creative work and winning clients! Our goal for this episode is for you to come away a little more confident in how to lock in your next client!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCop some Leisure Hydration here:https://amzn.to/47yczZGCollab with Artlist...2023-12-211h 06THE 505 PODCAST90. From Filming Logan Paul's Vlogs to Photographing Fine Art w/ Brendan NorthToday we welcome Brendan North! Brendan is a fine art photographer who draws inspiration from current events, and creates thought provoking images. He got his start shooting big time influencers, when he first moved out to LA, and eventually landed the job of Logan Paul's daily vlog filmer. The past few years, Brendan has focused on pivoting his career, deep diving into the world of NFT's and fine art photography.Check out Brendan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brendannorth/Cop some Leisure Hydration here:https://amzn...2023-12-141h 15THE 505 PODCAST89. How to Land Amazing Clients who Pay You What You're Worth (Q&A #3)Roc Nation, we know you've been waiting patiently on this episode! You asked, and we finally delivered! Let us know in the comments if we answered your question! Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards: Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD...2023-12-071h 10THE 505 PODCAST88. SHORTSTACHE on His NEW Short Film, Creative Struggles & Moving to NYCRoc Nation, do we have a special one for you today! On today's episode, we welcome the legend Shortstache. He's built an incredible personal brand over the years and is well known for the incredible colors and tones in his photos (if you know, you know). He recently finished his first short film, Along The Way, which will be out on YouTube later this year. We asked him about what went into making the film, what he learned from his first short film, and why he filmed it in Norway. He also shared the struggles he's been facing lately...2023-11-231h 46THE 505 PODCAST87. Manifesting his Dream Life as a Director in LA w/ Dylan BradshawRoc Nation, we have an all time episode for you for you. Today, we welcome Dylan Bradshaw. Dylan is a Commercial and film director, based in LA. After hitting a low point in 2020, he truly manifested his way out to Los Angeles and created an incredible career for himself as a director. His personality is infectious and we know you're going to love this episode!You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards: Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD...2023-11-161h 17THE 505 PODCAST86. $70,000 Commercial Budget Breakdown (How We Spent the Money & Mistakes We Made)Roc Nation, we have a fun one for you today. We're taking it back to the first time we ever worked together on a big budget production. Did we know what we were doing? eh.... Kinda? Did we learn a lot? Oh ya! Did we make a banger video? Absolutely. You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards: Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/458WOquLexar 320GB Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https...2023-11-091h 05THE 505 PODCAST85. Breaking Down the BIGGEST Collabs of 2023Roc Nation, we all love a good crossover, so today we're talking about the biggest collabs that have happened this year. We go deep on ASAP X F1, Scorsese and Chalamet, and even Kim's making men loungewear now with SKIMS men. Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards: Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II...2023-11-0252 minTHE 505 PODCAST84. From Australia to America - Making it as a Photographer in a New Country w/ Pixie BellaToday we welcome Australian photographer and creative director, Pixie Bella. Pixie shares the crazy process it takes to get a work Visa here in the states, what it likes working with her husband, and transitioning into more of a creative director on these massive campaigns her and her husband shoot.You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards:Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/458WOquLexar 320GB Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https...2023-10-261h 17THE 505 PODCAST83. The MIND BLOWING Updates Adobe Just Announced (ADOBE MAX 2023)Roc Nation, welcome back to EP 83! Kostas went to band camp, so we're discussing everything Adobe announced at Adobe MAX 2023. We're curious though, which update are you MOST excited about?!You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards:Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/458WOquLexar 320GB Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bhpho.to/48owD1TLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bhpho.to/46nmlx62023-10-191h 02THE 505 PODCAST82. How Scott Ohashi Films for BOTH The Dodgers AND The LakersRoc Nation, welcome back to EP 82 of The 505 Podcast! Today's guest is Scott Ohashi. Scott is an incredibly talented cinematography, who works for Spectrum TV and has the lucky job of covering two of the most prestigious teams in all of sports - The Dodgers and Lakers. He drops some amazing gems about storytelling for longer form pieces and even gives away some editing secrets for his unreal color and sound design.Get the best memory cards in the game, Lexar Memory, here:Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3...2023-10-051h 32THE 505 PODCAST81. How to Create a BULLET PROOF Personal Brand in 2023This week, we're talking personal brand! In 2023, it's no longer a "nice to have," it's a MUST have. We wanted to share some tips for building a BULLET PROOF personal brand, and provide you an exercise for how to figure yours out. We also got our first sponsor, all thanks to all you ROCKS!You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards:Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/458WOquLexar 320GB Professional CFexpress Type...2023-09-281h 04THE 505 PODCAST80. Documenting Messi’s Historic World Cup Run w/ Devin L'AmoreauxRoc Nation, welcome back to Episode 80 of the 505 Podcast! On today's episode we welcome Devin L'Amoreaux. Devin is one of the most talented Soccer Photographers in the game and partner in Starting Eleven Media Agency Last year he had the chance to travel all the way to Qatar for the World Cup and document Argentina's historic run to win it all. He was also commissioned recently to shoot the cover of the new EA Sports FC 24 game. This conversation is a long one, so make yourself comfortable and enjoy!Join our Discord!...2023-09-221h 38THE 505 PODCAST79. Getting Invited to Sony's Exclusive KANDO TripKostas FINALLY got the invite, Chase went hiking, Brayden hung out with the Rocks, and Kian DROPPED OUT of school! This is a fun Rock Talk, so grab some pop corn, sit back, and enjoy!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps:If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for...2023-09-131h 13THE 505 PODCAST78. From Shooting the Miami Heat to Starting a Creative Agency with Trey MenaWelcome back Rock Nation to Episode 78 of The 505 Podcast! He hails from the land of Newport Beach ,CA, he’s a storyteller, video producer, and photographer. He recently decided to leave his job shooting for the Miami Heat and become Tyler Hero's personal Content Director. If you're a hoops fan, you're going to love this one!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf yo...2023-09-071h 00THE 505 PODCAST77. How CEDLOM Helped Build a 35 Million Subscriber Youtube EmpireWelcome back to Episode 77 of The 505 Podcast, we have on the king of gaming setups, he’s a streamer, avid Tik Toker, he’s apart of the Tesla crew please give a warm welcome to CEDRICK PLAMO! COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we shou...2023-08-3137 minTHE 505 PODCAST76. Leaving LA behind for Paris - Claire Lejeune's Photography JourneyHave you ever wanted to pack up all your stuff and just move to a different country? Well that's exactly what today's guest, Claire Lejeune, did. In today's episode, we touch on why Claire decided to leave her life in LA behind, mistakes beginner photographers make, and her experience starting a creative podcastWorkMode Job Opportunity here:https://fork-play-a44.notion.site/WorkMode-Content-Lead-Job-Description-49712e5526f54c47adde699ec63808f8STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP...2023-08-2446 minTHE 505 PODCAST75. Traveling for a Shoot? Tips to CRUSH Your Next Out-Of-State GigRoc Nation, welcome back to episode 75 of The 505 Podcast. Kostas went to the Hamptons and learned a few things. Enjoy!COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always...2023-08-1748 minTHE 505 PODCAST74. What it Takes to Photograph The NBA Every Night with Abigail Keenan FieldWhat's going on Rock Nation! Today we have on The Lakers Team Photographer, Abigail Keenan Field. Not only does she work with Brayden, but she's obviously way cooler than him, because she has a handshake with Lebron. We're so hyped to have another incredible female creative on the show, so please sit back, and enjoy!COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as...2023-08-101h 07THE 505 PODCAST73. Jack Cook Reveals his Secrets to Mastering Daily VlogsToday we welcome back Jack Cook! Since we first spoke to Jack over a year ago, he has turned his daily TikTok vlogs into his full-time career. He shares his secrets as to what actually goes into making his vlogs, and shares tips all creators can implement into their content to tell better stories.STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked...2023-08-031h 14THE 505 PODCAST72. How to Price your Photo + Video Work (How MUCH to Charge w/ Real Numbers)You guys have been asking for it, so here it is. This is our guide on how much you should charge for your work as a photographer and videographer. If you have any specific questions, leave them down in the comments. And if you'd like the PDF on pricing that we mentioned in the episode, DM us or leave a comment down below.STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com...2023-07-261h 05THE 505 PODCAST71. ULTIMATE Camera Gear Buying Guide (2023)We get it... Every camera brand and their mother is just releasing cameras left and right, and you might be a little confused as to which one you should buy. Well, wonder no more because this is our full in-depth guide to what camera you should buy in 2023. STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to...2023-07-201h 13THE 505 PODCAST70. JHAWK's Secrets to Cultivating a Die-Hard Audience on Social MediaRoc Nation, welcome back to episode 70 of The 505 Podcast. Today we welcome Johnny Hochstetler he is the content director for GHOST LIFESTYLE, Youtuber, Tik Toker, overall content machine welcome to the show!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear...2023-07-131h 13THE 505 PODCAST69. Overcoming Addiction to Chasing Storms as a Landscape Photographer w/ Chris BalladarezRoc Nation, welcome back to episode 69 of The 505 Podcast. Today we have one of the most talented travel and landscape photographers and videographers in the game. He lives in a van, chases storms for fun, and recently got his bucket list shot. Ladies and Gentleman, please welcome Christopher BalladarezSTEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it...2023-07-051h 37THE 505 PODCAST68. Posting Daily Videos: What We’ve Learned and Our StrugglesWhat's up Rock Nation! We're back with another Rock Talk. On today's EP we talk about our 30 for 30 social media challenge, Kostas going to Cabo for vacation, Brayden's 3rd installment of his sports filmmaking course, and Chase's 5 day million dollar shoot experience!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot...2023-06-2949 minTHE 505 PODCAST67. 7 Continents in 7 Days: Ryan Kao's EPIC AdventureRoc Nation, welcome back to episode 67 of The 505 Podcast. Today’s guest hails from the land of Portland, Oregon. He’s a filmmaker, DP, YouTuber, and a Sony shooter. Ladies and gentleman, please welcome Ryan Kao.STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And...2023-06-231h 29THE 505 PODCAST66. From Touring with The Chainsmokers to Directing Music Videos w/ THATONEBLONDKIDRock nation welcome back to episode 66 of The 505 Podcast. Today we welcome a special guest. He’s a Filmmaker, Director, Agency Owner, all around social media beast. He’s got blonde hair and jumps out of planes on Mondays just for fun. Please welcome JEREMIAH DAVIS!!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And...2023-06-141h 07THE 505 PODCAST65. How Apple Became the NUMBER ONE Brand in the World (& How YOU Can Too)This is the first podcast from space! Makes sense since were going to the moon. Today's pod we dive deep into Apple's branding and marketing strategies, and explain how to incorporate this into the content you make. STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-in COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you...2023-06-0954 minTHE 505 PODCAST64. The Power of Storytelling: Create Content that Resonates and InspiresStory is everything. Here's how to tell them better.STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's...2023-06-0153 minTHE 505 PODCAST63. Lakers Season OVER, What's Next?! | Q&A #2What's up Rock Nation! You asked, and we answered! Enjoy our second ever Q&ASTEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.2023-05-251h 17THE 505 PODCAST62. Breaking the mold: How a 19-Year-Old is thriving as a Content Creator Without College | LoughhRock nation welcome back to Episode 61 of The 505 Podcast today we have a special guest. He is a steamer, a Youtuber, a gamer w/ 100 Thieves and has amassed a Tik Tok following of over 1.2 million. Everyone Please give a warm welcome to Lough!Lough's Socials: YouTube: @loughh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganlrobles/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @loughh COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episo...2023-05-1853 minTHE 505 PODCAST61. Full-Time Job or Freelance, Which Should You Choose?Graduation is closely approaching for some of you! And that means starting to think about plans post school. Do you apply for a full-time job, or send it as a freelancer? We go through the pros and cons of both, and provide some tips to help you become more hirable!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a...2023-05-1248 minTHE 505 PODCAST60. From Coding at MICROSOFT to Filming a COACHELLA DOCUMENTARY w/ Lanre AkoWelcome back Rock Nation! Today we have on our much cooler new roommate Lanre Ako. Lanre is a photographer and videographer from Sacramento, who has been touring with the DJ Fisher for the past year and a half. We barely see the guy because he’s on tour so much, so we’re happy to have him on the pod today!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK2023-05-0554 minTHE 505 PODCAST59. How to use AI to LEVEL UP as a CreatorAI is here and we're officially all going to be out of a job... KIDDING! But these AI tools are pretty revolutionary and today we wanted to discuss how you can utilize these tools in your life as a creator.STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as...2023-04-2743 minTHE 505 PODCAST58. Quitting my Dream Job (Concert Photographer)Well rocks... The time has come for me to walk away from being Loud Luxury's photographer. Let me explain why, and what I've learned along this journey.STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like...2023-04-1958 minTHE 505 PODCAST57. Rising Above: Tej Patel's Minority Creative JourneyToday we welcome Tej Patel! Tej is a photographer and filmmaker from Dallas, Texas. He’s made content for the NFL, NBA, a plethora of musicians, and is the creator of the viral sound “So you’re an artist.”STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always...2023-04-121h 03THE 505 PODCAST56. Turning TikTok Fame into 6 Figure Consulting Business w/ Daniel BennettToday we welcome Daniel Bennett! Daniel makes relatable comedy style videos on TikTok, where he amassed over 550,000 followers. He has leveraged his following and knowledge of branding and social media to consult for both brands and artists. He’s also now an aspiring marathon runner. Get ready to learn how you can leverage your knowledge of Social Media for big $ through consulting!COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot fo...2023-04-0548 minTHE 505 PODCAST55. How to Run Your Creative Business like a PRO w/ Edward Lee and Paul WeaverToday we welcome Edward Lee and Weaver. Together they hosts the "MIDCONVO" Podcast. They are photographers, videographers, and business owners. This episode is jam packed with nuggets that will allow you to take your creative business to the NEXT LEVEL!COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or...2023-03-2945 minTHE 505 PODCAST54. Sam Cahill on Directing Machine Gun Kelly's Hulu DocumentaryToday we welcome Sam Cahill. Sam is a photographer, filmmaker, and director who was recently nominated by iHeartRadio for favorite tour photographer. In 2022, Machine Gun Kelly's Hulu Documentary "Life in Pink" was released, which Sam not only shot and directed, but also edited.COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about...2023-03-221h 00THE 505 PODCAST53. Client RED FLAGS and how to Navigate themSh*tty clients, we've all had em... Hopefully this helps you identify red flags in clients and how to navigate them. We'd love to hear some stories of your worst clients in the comments!COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps:If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about...2023-03-1539 min
THE 505 PODCAST52. How Sam Newton became a Canon Sponsored FilmmakerToday we welcome Sam Newton to the show! Sam is a man of many talents. Not only a travel filmmaker, but an incredibly talented musician. Sam has seen incredible growth over the last year on YouTube, so much so that he was selected to be an official Canon ambassador.COP THE "SKETCH BOY HOURS" MERCH NOW! https://the505podcast.com/COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps:If you liked this episode please send it to...2023-03-081h 02
THE 505 PODCAST51. How LOUD LUXURY became Canada's BIGGEST DJ DuoROCK NATION WE ARE BACK!!! Boy do we have a lot to talk about!First off, we just want to say thank you so much for the support on Season 1. This journey has been incredible, and we truly feel like we are just getting started! If you have watched only one clip, or every single episode we've put out, we appreciate you! The messages we've received over the past year+ have been unreal!COP THE "SKETCH BOY HOURS" MERCH NOW!www.the505podcast.com2023-03-011h 20
THE 505 PODCAST50. Our BEST MOMENTS of 2022 | Season One FinaleWHAT UP ROCKS! We just want to say thank you for all the support! We wanted to put together a compilation of some of our favorite moments from this past year to cap off season one. We're going to be taking some time to revamp the pod a little. So just know when we come back for season two, the pod will be even better!As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you...2022-12-041h 07
THE 505 PODCAST49. How to Grow a Six-Figure Creative BusinessLadies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!Making Six-Figures as a creative can seem unattainable when first starting out. We wanted to provide you guys with practical steps to take, to run your business in a way to best set yourself up for success. We go over Positioning, Portfolio, and Pitching - The 3 important P's that we feel lead to landing bigger clients on retainer, and in turn, allow you to make six-figures as a creative.As always, If you liked this episode please send...2022-11-1751 min
THE 505 PODCAST48. From Professional Basketball to Sports Media CEO (Swish Cultures)Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!Today we welcome Jordan Richard. Jordan is from Rancho Cucamonga, California and played professional basketball in Slovenia, Israel, and Italy. He is also the CEO of Swish Cultures. They were the first media platform to cover ALL areas of basketball. From the NBA, WNBA, overseas pro leagues, G-LEAGUE, NCAA, and even high school hoops. They truly encapsulate all that is basketball.As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot...2022-11-0359 min
THE 505 PODCAST47. Artistry vs. The Algorithm - Our take on: The Colin & Samir show w/ Hasan MinajLadies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!We wanted to try a little something different on this episode of the pod. We recently watched The Colin and Samir show with Hasan Minhaj, and they were just dropping gem after gem, and we wanted to give our take on the things they were talking about. Let us know if you like this format of podcast!If you want to listen to their whole episode, you can here:https://www.youtube.com...2022-10-2744 min
THE 505 PODCAST46. YOUR NEXT BIG SHOOT | A Guide w/ 505Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!Today we dive into all of the prep necessary for your next big shoot. What happens after you have the green light from the client on your budget? We'll dive into everything we wish we knew when we were starting out and give you insight into our processes on how to create a successful shoot. As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always...2022-10-2029 min
THE 505 PODCAST45. How to ACTUALLY grow your Personal BrandLadies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!Today Fig and Chase hold down the fort while Kostas is out surfing in Bali. You guys loved the last time we talked about tips for creating your personal so today we dive into how to GROW that personal brand. We dive into the different apps you should be paying attention to and some individuals that have really used their personal brands to create media empires. As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a...2022-10-1344 min
THE 505 PODCAST44. ROCKS TELL ALL | Q&A #1Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!Today Kostas and Fig hold down the fort while Chase is out of town on a shoot. You guys gave us some amazing questions on our stories and we wanted to answer them on today's show. Lots of fun topics and we appreciate you guys continuing to support us in everything that we do. This is only the beginning! As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your s...2022-10-0659 min
THE 505 PODCAST43. Is the Iphone 14 Worth it? - Rock Talk Ep. 3Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!Today it's back to rock talk and we have a jam packed ep for you. This episode is a catch up with all of the boys are working on and we dive into pricing more for your work at the end of this ep. If you want a full ep on that please let us know!As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as...2022-09-2242 min
THE 505 PODCAST42. Trading Content for FREE Airbnb stays with Stayamo Founder Jordan KahanaLadies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!Today we welcome Jordan Kahana to the show. Jordan is a content creator and business owner from Chicago. He created a company called Stayamo which is a market place that pairs vacation rentals with creators from around the world.As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about...2022-09-161h 06
THE 505 PODCAST41. How JAY FORD got to shoot Sebastian Maniscalco in Madison Square GardenLadies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!On today's episode we have a very talented filmmaker, photographer and overall super cool creative guy. He's from Palmdale and has been featured in publications such as Vogue, GQ, and Harpers Bazaarus. He's also shot for some of Kostas' all time favorite musicians and comedians, Odesza and Sebastian Maniscalco, which Kostas is very jealous of. Everyone, please welcome JAY FORD! As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for...2022-09-081h 10
THE 505 PODCAST40. MUST KNOW Camera Basics (When to Follow and How to Break Them)Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! This week, we're taking back to the basics. We wanted to give you tips on the very basics of film and photography. We hit on some must know rules, when/how to break those rules, and what makes a shot cinematic.As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests...2022-08-3147 min
THE 505 PODCAST39. Shooting the MOST VIEWED Tiktok Of ALL TIME with Nate NorellLadies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!Today we welcome a man of many talents. Not only is he an incredible photographer, videographer, and producer, but he’s gone viral on the internet more times than anyone we know. And not to mention, a spike ball savant. He is the man behind the magic of the internet’s biggest magician, Zach King. So, if you want to know what the secret sauce to going viral on the internet is, this is the episode for you!As a...2022-08-241h 06
THE 505 PODCAST35. Dealing with Creative Burnout - Rock Talk Ep. 2WHAT'S GOOD ROCKS!! Episode 2 of Rock Talk coming at ya. On this episode, Brayden talks about his time in Vegas for Summer League, Chase goes to Seattle for a massive car production, and Kostas talks about feeling burnt out from tour life.As always, If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM...2022-07-2746 min
THE 505 PODCAST19. How we REALLY feel about the KANYE Doc "Jeen-Yuhs"Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of the 505 Podcast! The boys are finally back together and we catch up on what we've been up to the last few weeks - Kostas sending wrong links to clients, Brayden going on vacation with James bond, and Chase films Tiger Woods. To finish, we share our takeaways from the new Kanye documentary "Jeen-Yuhs".If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like...2022-03-0247 min
THE 505 PODCAST16. FIVE Tips for How We Shoot: CONCERTS & CARSLadies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! There's a rock still missing and we have no idea where he's at... Not to worry though, cuz Kostas and Chase are holding down the 505 fort. On this episode, we thought it would be fun to give you tips for how we shoot our specific niches - Concerts and Cars. We both have learned a ton over the last few months, and wanted to share some tips for those wanting to shoot what we do.Let us know...2022-02-1040 min
THE 505 PODCAST15. Is College Worth It for Creatives?Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast!There's a rock missing, but that's probably why this episode is so good. Kostas and Chase share some embarrassing stories from college, and then discuss the pros and cons of going to college. There's a lot of debate around whether or not college is worth it these days, especially if you are pursuing a career as a creative. So we wanted to weigh in and give our opinions.Let us know in the comments - Do YOU feel...2022-02-0250 min
THE 505 PODCAST14. Networking for Creators - How to make it NOT SUCKLadies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! Today's EP is all about NETWORKING! Before we get into the tips, Brayden and Chase talk about copping a new camera and Kostas talks about going to Vegas to shoot at OMNIA nightclub for Loud Luxury. We also introduce a new segment onto the pod - Trivia! (If you have any recommendations for other segments we should do on the pod, let us know!) We then give you guys some absolute gems on how to build connections. We...2022-01-2649 min
THE 505 PODCAST11. How Troy Osterberg became a TOP TikTok creatorLadies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! We're excited to bring you our 2nd guest, Troy Osterberg. Troy has been a good friend of Kostas' for a while, and as you'll learn, the reason Troy started making TikToks in the first place. Since then he's amassed an impressive 1.5 million followers. We discuss what his secret to success is, what it's like being around other top creators in LA, and what he hopes to accomplish in 2022. If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story...2022-01-061h 02
THE 505 PODCAST10. How to CRUSH your goals in 2022Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The 505 Podcast! What a year it has been! Sadly we were without our biggest rock, Chase, for this ep. He thought visiting his fam for the holidays is more important than our pod. We see where his priorities lie… Anyways, Brayden and Kostas put the team on their back ONCE AGAIN and bring you guys an absolute BANGER of a pod. We take a look back and reflect on how our 2021 was, and share some goals we both have set for ourselves that we plan to...2021-12-2946 min
THE 505 PODCAST3. HOW TO LAND YOUR DREAM GIGWelcome back to the 505 PODCAST! On today's episode Chase almost kills a girl with a sandwich, Kostas talks about shooting mainstage EDC for Loud Luxury, and the boys discuss working on their first project all together - shooting for 1800 Tequila.As always, we are always open to your feedback. Please DM us on Instagram if there is anything you want to hear on the pod. We want this to be a hub for creatives, a place we can share our stories, and bring on inspiring guests.If you liked...2021-11-1035 min