15 episodes

Making Waves is all about insights, questions, and stories for the creative in us all.
Hosted by David Schmitz, these podcasts are both concise and packed with fun, engaging, and thought provoking content.

Please join the conversation.

For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

Listen to David Schmitz (the host's) music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NtCBPgD0IEkP61UkX9X1x?si=gRhe4wHuS-egTU25k1uLQA

or on Apple iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-schmitz/312834304

Making Waves David Schmitz

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Making Waves is all about insights, questions, and stories for the creative in us all.
Hosted by David Schmitz, these podcasts are both concise and packed with fun, engaging, and thought provoking content.

Please join the conversation.

For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

Listen to David Schmitz (the host's) music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NtCBPgD0IEkP61UkX9X1x?si=gRhe4wHuS-egTU25k1uLQA

or on Apple iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-schmitz/312834304

    15. Why Having a Video Partner is a Must These Days

    15. Why Having a Video Partner is a Must These Days

    [15 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]



    Having a partner that delivers powerful video storytelling is a must to communicate your brand these days.

    David Schmitz discusses why.



    For more about our team and work, visit us at wavesmedia.com

    • 7 min
    14. The 4 P's of a Business Plan

    14. The 4 P's of a Business Plan

    [14 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]



    David discusses 4 big reflection points on what it takes to have a business.

    (credit to David and Jason Benham on the "4 P's")



    For more visit us at wavesmedia.com

    • 8 min
    13. Build Your Team With Video

    13. Build Your Team With Video

    [13 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]



    Recruiting? Onboarding? Training? Just want to get the word out to your team on how amazing they are?

    A video or series of videos may be the most effective means at your disposal to do so.



    Discussed today on the show:


    Onboarding + Training Videos
    Recruiting Videos
    Culture Videos
    Behind the Scenes
    A Word From "__________"



    YouTube link



    For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

    • 7 min
    12. Location, Location, Location! Picking the Best Place for Your Next Video or Photo Shoot

    12. Location, Location, Location! Picking the Best Place for Your Next Video or Photo Shoot

    [12 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]



    Time to discuss location, location, location.



    Tips from today's episode are:


    Make Room! Both in time and space
    What's the Light Situation?
    Dedicate a place for staging and make sure there’s power
    Think through the logistics:


    Is the location easily accessible with parking?
    Will it be easy to drive to? Traffic problems at certain times of day?
    Do you have multiple locations to shoot in one day? If so are they all close enough to each other to make it manageable?
    Do you need to have the spaces covered as additionally insured on your policy?
    Will you need permission from the owner in written form to film there?
    Does the space require cleaning before we go? Resetting of furniture?



    For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

    • 8 min
    11. How To Get Started On Your Story

    11. How To Get Started On Your Story

    [11 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]



    Telling a story Or Storying is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. And it can be so much fun.

    Today we will be talking about the foundations to your story and key things to keep in mind when beginning and working on a story.


    Basic Form: the 3 Acts
    Highlight the tension. The Pain Point. And stay at it
    Cut Out the Unnecessary!



    For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

    • 9 min
    10. 4 Things to Keep in Mind on the Day of a Shoot (Or Any Day As a Leader!)

    10. 4 Things to Keep in Mind on the Day of a Shoot (Or Any Day As a Leader!)

    [10 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]



    Today, we explore ideas on how to be most effective and become an empowering environment creator on the day of a video shoot.

    4 Things:


    Go With the Flow
    Always Build 'Padding' in Pre-Shoot
    Prioritize What's Most Important
    Don't Crowd or Hover, Empower





    For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com

    • 7 min

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