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The conversation about the business side of the industry. For owner-driven studios in motion, production, sound, and experiential.

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The conversation about the business side of the industry. For owner-driven studios in motion, production, sound, and experiential.

© 2015–2023 RevThink. All Rights Reserved. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

    The Generosity Paradox with Ed Rhine and Mitch Monson

    The Generosity Paradox with Ed Rhine and Mitch Monson

    Reputation, personality match. vulnerability - are all definitely part of the decision process when we choose who to work with.

    This episode's guests are two people with whom our team would choose to work with over and over again.

    Ed Rhine, Owner and Executive Creative Director at SPILLT, and Mitch Monson, Executive Director of Partnerships and Creative at Sibling Rivalry.



    This is a RevThink podcast hosted by Joel Pilger.

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    • 48 min
    A Feast of Lessons - The Parable of the Village Cook

    A Feast of Lessons - The Parable of the Village Cook

    Are you struggling with setting boundaries with bully clients?

    Do you find yourself constantly trying to please insatiable clients who demand more and more, even when the project is technically complete?

    If so, this episode of RevThoughts is dedicated to you.

    In this special edition episode, Tim Thompson shares a powerful parable that illustrates the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining confidence as a service provider.



    Curious to learn more?

    Connect with us: www.revthink.com


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    • 12 min
    Preserving My Team (The Weekly Briefing)

    Preserving My Team (The Weekly Briefing)

    On this episode of the RevThinking podcast we give you a taste of our RevThink Weekly Briefing series.

    In this particular Weekly Briefing, we discuss recent studio layoffs, how to navigate budget struggles without laying off team members in your studio, as well as the DOs and DON'Ts of the current financial season.

    Every Wednesday at 5 PM ET, Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger go live and discuss insights, trends, and advice to creative professionals and creative business owners, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry.

    And the best part? It's free for all.

    Join via this link: https://revthink.live/go

    See you every Wednesday, at 5 PM ET!


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    • 28 min
    RevThoughts: Where Do You Go for Help?

    RevThoughts: Where Do You Go for Help?

    For those hungry to learn, there are plenty of resources available to the business owner…But not for CREATIVE business owner.

    So where does a studio or production company owner go for help?

    In this episode, Tim asks Joel about his experience running his own studio… and how that story plays into the genesis of Studio Accelerator.

    Join via this link after listening to the episode: https://revthink.com/studio-accelerator/






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    • 21 min
    RevThoughts: 2023 Spring Accelerators

    RevThoughts: 2023 Spring Accelerators

    Meeting the entrepreneurs where they are and helping them achieve their bigger goals - that's the motivation beyond the Accelerators we're currently putting together at RevThink.

    The goal is to help creative entrepreneurs find the right questions for their business and give them a roadmap of where they should be heading.

    Apply to join Studio Accelerator™: https://revthink.com/studio-accelerator/


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    • 10 min
    Startup (Creative) Business Principles with Paul Mikhaylenko

    Startup (Creative) Business Principles with Paul Mikhaylenko

    In our latest RevThinking episode, Joel Pilger and Paul Mikhaylenko (a.k.a. Mikhay), the CEO of Bloom.io, discuss the startup principles of a creative business. If you're a creative professional looking to start your own creative business, this is the episode for you! We dive into the principles that lead to success, moving from a staffer to a freelancer and to opening up your own studio or production company. 

    Looking to streamline your business operations and book more projects?

    Check out https://Bloom.io, the ultimate CRM for creative professionals. 

    When you subscribe, use code REV for a 30% discount


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    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

GreatScott99 ,

Can you animate our parable… for free?

I find it pretty ironic that after a relevant and powerful story of sticking up for yourself as a creative and believing in your own value that they “offered” their audience a chance to create an animated version that they would “showcase”, aka: work for free. C’mon, my dudes.

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