The Dave Grenier Podcast

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For creators who want to become real professionals, not just collect tips. Every Monday, I share practical photo and video advice based on actual experience: workflows that hold up on real jobs, decisions that save you time, and fixes for problems you’ll actually run into. If you’re tired of the same recycled creator-to-creator echo chamber, you’re in the right place. We talk gear only when it solves a specific problem, and we keep the focus on what actually moves the needle.

  1. Why I’m Going Analog

    5d ago

    Why I’m Going Analog

    Send Dave a Text! Going analog isn’t about rejecting technology. It’s about making room for slower, more tactile, more human work in a life that’s already full of screens, deadlines, and digital noise. Article: https://www.grenierdave.com/blog/going-analog Show Notes: 00:00 I’m the Machine 01:30 Letting It Be Imperfect 03:00 The Notebook That Waited 04:30 Too Much Digital Input 06:00 Less Noise, More Intention 07:30 Returning to Tactile Work 09:00 Process Over Speed 10:30 Hobbies That Slow Me Down 13:30 Writing on a Typewriter 15:00 Showing the Red Marks 16:30 Feeding My Machine Produced by: 124 Productions

    18 min
  2. Most Asked Questions About Client Work

    Jan 26

    Most Asked Questions About Client Work

    Send Dave a Text! I run through 10 client work questions that come up nonstop for photo and video pros: scope creep, revisions, contracts, pricing, raw files, licensing, and delivery. Use this as a checklist before your next project so expectations stay clear and you stay paid. Show Notes:  00:00: The $3,700 reality check 00:21 What this episode covers 01:00 Q1 Scope creep (without sounding rude) 03:03 Q2 Revisions (rounds & what happens after) 06:10 Q3 Simple contract essentials (not legal advice) 19:15 Q4 Pricing “quick” jobs with vague asks 20:57 Q5 Slow feedback, slipping timelines 22:24 Q6 Too many note givers, no decider 23:36 Q7 Raw footage and project files 25:59 Q8 Rights and licensing basics (US context) 27:06 Q9 File naming and version control 28:42 Q10 Deliverables and exports (no confusion) 29:48 Wrap Video Version: https://youtu.be/Uc08PxPpN-c Blog Article: http://grenierdave.com/blog/most-asked-questions-about-client-work Produced by: 124 Productions

    30 min
  3. The Real Side of Client Relations

    Jan 19

    The Real Side of Client Relations

    Send Dave a Text! Client relations is not flashy, but it is the thing that keeps your business alive. In this episode, I go over how to set expectations early, use pre-production to prevent revision chaos, and build trust by learning your client’s world so you can actually solve the right problem. Show Notes: 00:00 Intro: solving pain points 01:36 Flashy is not the job 07:42 Set expectations early 09:30 Be a partner, not a problem 12:15 Get it in writing 13:23 Real example: paddling event 15:31 Word of mouth and showing up 20:24 Learn the client’s language 20:52 Brand rules matter 22:09 Reliable and clear wins Video Version: https://youtu.be/BMfSScMTqGQ Blog Article: https://www.grenierdave.com/blog/client-relations-is-the-unsexy-advantage Produced by: 124 Productions

    23 min
  4. Gear That Actually Matters

    Jan 12

    Gear That Actually Matters

    Send Dave a Text! I walk through the gear that earned a spot in my bag, from the early budget setups to the pieces I rely on now, and the real reasons each upgrade happened. The goal is not to buy more gear, it’s to build a core kit that solves problems, fits your workflow, and still delivers for clients. Show Notes:  00:00 Debt and gear reality check 00:16 The rule: buy gear when it solves a problem 02:39 My “core kit” lens philosophy 07:22 Entry level rigging that’s actually solid 09:46 Don’t cheap out on risk: drones and insurance 12:05 Cheaper gear tradeoffs and workarounds 14:30 Lighting journey: umbrellas to real lights 28:22 Client perception vs results 32:39 Gear recommendations for beginners Video Version:  https://youtu.be/n1MHSe94oU8 Blog Article: https://www.grenierdave.com/blog/gear-that-actually-matters Produced by: 124 Productions

    40 min
  5. Stop Buying Gear. Start Solving Problems.

    Jan 5

    Stop Buying Gear. Start Solving Problems.

    Send Dave a Text! Before I buy anything, I try to slow down and ask: does this solve a real problem, or does it just make me feel better? In this one I share the mindset I use, plus a couple real examples from my own gear choices, including one upgrade I’m glad I made and one purchase I definitely didn’t need.  Show Notes:  00:00 Solve a problem  00:12 The “nice to have” trap  02:03 GAS is real  02:45 When upgrading actually makes sense  04:34 The 30 minute limit problem  06:26 The gimbal mistake  10:27 Spend on skill first  12:00 Redundancy is the pro move  13:20 Wrap Video Version: https://youtu.be/IYx1jjDoUVU Blog Article: https://www.grenierdave.com/blog/stop-buying-gear-start-solving-problems Produced by: 124 Productions

    14 min

  6. 09/25/2025

    The Real Work Behind “Overnight Success” with Megan Britt

    Send Dave a Text! I’m joined by singer-songwriter Megan Britt to talk about the real path behind releasing music, from early influences to finding songwriting community in Nashville. We also get into creative habits, pressure, and how to stay grounded when you’re trying to build something that lasts. Here are Megan's Socials: https://linktr.ee/megangbritt Show Notes:  00:00 Intro and context 00:01:28 First album and the long build 00:03:26 Vanderbilt songwriting class and community 00:09:02 Releasing music and managing expectations 00:12:30 Process, habits, and what keeps you creating 00:17:24 “Write it down” and making space for more 00:21:26 Social media, visibility, and staying sane 00:33:01 Wrap Produced by: 124 Productions

    32 min

  7. 05/31/2024

    Drone Repair Is Broken (and How We Fix It)

    Send Dave a Text! In this episode, I have a conversation with Keanen, a drone repair expert who is one of the founders of Denshi Repair. This episode is a wide-ranging conversation that starts with the brutal reality of drone repair costs and turns into what it takes to build a community-first repair business that actually helps people. We also get into DJI warranties, thermal and multispectral use cases, search-and-rescue realities, and the human side of building a life after the military.  Denshi's Website: https://denshirepair.com Show Notes: 00:00:00 Drone repair costs 00:03:12 Warranty, Refresh 00:05:49 Reddit trust 00:29:47 Repair vision 00:52:43 Search and rescue 00:57:17 Thermal basics 01:01:13 Multispectral 01:52:42 Where to find him 01:53:58 Wrap Produced by: 124 Productions

    1h 54m

  8. 08/31/2023

    A Made-in-America Matrice 300 Alternative with Jason Lu

    Send Dave a Text! Jason Lu from Flyby Robotics joins me to talk about a Made-in-America, NDAA-compliant drone built to match the DJI Matrice 300 class. We get into payload needs, onboard compute, SDK ecosystem, and what it takes to build something serious for industry. 00:00 Intro 00:00:08 Matrice 300 class drone, Made in America 00:01:14 Payload and onboard compute power 00:01:14 DJI dominance and why this conversation matters 00:06:38 Support, repairs, and long-term ownership 00:07:35 SDK and third-party payload ecosystem 00:13:19 Pricing expectations and roadmap 00:26:48 Wrap Produced by: 124 Productions

    27 min
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For creators who want to become real professionals, not just collect tips. Every Monday, I share practical photo and video advice based on actual experience: workflows that hold up on real jobs, decisions that save you time, and fixes for problems you’ll actually run into. If you’re tired of the same recycled creator-to-creator echo chamber, you’re in the right place. We talk gear only when it solves a specific problem, and we keep the focus on what actually moves the needle.

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  • Creator
    Dave
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Dave Grenier Podcast
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