THE 505 PODCAST

Brayden Figueroa, Kostas Garcia, Chase Uttley
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THE 505 PODCAST

This is a podcast for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to live outside of society's normal boundaries. We are here to share our experiences, answer questions, and feature impactful guests with incredible insights. We also share our stories and make each other laugh.

  1. 7 HR. AGO

    148. The No Bullsh*t Guide to Making $10K/Month as a Creative

    What'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 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_2970 SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide Our FREE 5 positioning tips download: https://the505podcast.courses/5positioningtips Learn the 6 Questions to ask on any discovery call (FREE Download): https://the505podcast.courses/6questionsfordiscoverycall Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK Kostas’ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3GhId25 15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15 https://bit.ly/42sNdej Chase’s Totality LUT pack: https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:31 - One Handed Crack 1:01 - Why most creators never hit $10K/month 3:13 - The Dream Client Accelerator 3:55 - Step 1: Positioning 5:33 - Why Generalist struggle 8:26 - Why Specialists Win 15:53 - How to niche down without feeling like you’re limiting yourself 20:49 - Step 2: Create Work That Attracts the Right Clients 22:46 - Wrangler Spec Ad 23:55 - How to pull off a successful spec ad 25:34 - Step 3: Craft Offers That Clients Actually Want to Buy 33:06 - Step 4: Pricing 39:18 - Step 5: Generating Leads 49:02 - Step 6: Personal Brand 58:13 - Step 7: Pitching Like a Pro 1:04:45 - Step 8: Master the Sales Call 1:07:38 - 6 Questions to ask on a Discover Call 1:12:44 - Objections and how to handle them 1:16:41 - Step 9: Turning One-Off Clients into Retainers 1:20:03 - DCA reminder 1:21:12 - Step 10: Best practices with clients 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 US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

    1h 24m

  2. FEB 19

    147. I Made $100m So I Could Become a YouTuber ft. Jake Kassan

    What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we're sitting down with Jake Kassan. Jake is the founder of MVMT Watches, who built and sold his company for $300M, personally making $100M in the process. But after reaching what most would consider the pinnacle of success, he found himself lost - struggling with purpose, identity, and what came next. In this episode, Jake opens up about the rise of MVMT and how he built a powerhouse brand from scratch, what it was like selling his company for $300 million, losing purpose after the sale, and how he rediscovered his passion through storytelling on YouTube. This is one of the realest conversations we've had about success, identity, and reinvention. If you've ever wondered what happens after the big payday, this one's for you. Check out Jake here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obngREiNGic&t=225s https://www.instagram.com/jakekassan/ Sign up for the "Dream Client Accelerator" waitlist here: https://the505podcast.courses/ SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.the505podcast.com/pricing-guide Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs Lightroom Presets: https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK Kostas’ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3GhId25 15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15 https://bit.ly/42sNdej 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_2970 Chase’s Totality LUT pack: https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:27 - Intro 1:06 - One Handed Crack 1:35 - Making $100m to become a YouTuber 3:47 - Dream Client Accelerator 4:22 - The moment that defined Jake’s new future 8:02 - Artlist 8:36 - Having purpose is everything 11:59 - Was Jake happy while building MVMT 14:04 - Jake’s struggle with panic attacks 17:34 - Advice from other founders 19:30 - How relationships with friends and family changed after selling MVMT 22:47 - The freedom of creating now without expectations 24:48 - What Jake hopes people take away from his videos 27:13 - Jake’s favorite part of making YouTube videos 28:53 - How Jake structures his day 30:09 - What Jake learned from MVMT that he’s bringing to his YouTube channel 31:35 - Taking calculated risks 32:55 - When Jake knew MVMT was going to be massive 34:13 - Jake’s favorite aspect of building MVMT 38:39 - Why Jake chose to create a brand around watches 41:29 - Funding the business through credit cards 42:33 - MVMT was at the forefront of influencer marketing 44:08 - The failed Kylie Jenner collaboration 46:35 - Could Jake do it all over again 47:45 - Jake’s desire to mentor other founders 49:32 - The strategy for repeat customers 51:13 - Discussing the sell with his cofounder 52:32 - Women and men are influenced differently 58:06 - The process of selling a company 1:00:56 - The feeling of $100m hit your bank account 1:03:47 - Staying at the brand for two years post sell 1:06:44 - What Jake learned from Movato 1:10:21 - Jake’s leadership style 1:14:24 - Jake’s most important life values 1:17:18 - Jake’s advice to someone wanting to build a brand 1:19:31 - Is Jake content? 1:21:30 - Advice to your 18 year old self 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 US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

    1h 23m

  3. FEB 11

    146. An Honest Conversation About Money for Creators ft. Eric Floberg

    What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we’re joined by Eric Floberg. Eric is a filmmaker and YouTuber passionate about finances and helping other creators build sustainable careers by mastering both their craft and their finances. Over the years, he has built a thriving career combining his love for filmmaking with smart financial strategies, helping other creators achieve financial freedom while doing what they love. In this episode, we dive into his journey as a filmmaker, his approach to personal finance, and how he balances creativity with business. Eric shares valuable insights on growing a YouTube channel, making money as a creative, and building a sustainable career in the industry. Check out Eric here: https://www.youtube.com/ @EricFloberg  https://www.youtube.com/ @flobergruns  https://www.instagram.com/eric.floberg/ Sign up for the "Dream Client Accelerator" waitlist here: https://the505podcast.courses/ SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.the505podcast.com/pricing-guide Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs Lightroom Presets: https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK Kostas’ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3GhId25 15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15 https://bit.ly/42sNdej 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_2970 Chase’s Totality LUT pack: https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:33 - Intro 1:00 - One Handed Crack 2:10 - Eric’s net worth 3:53 - Eric’s biggest stream of income 5:19 - Money mistakes creators make 7:16 - Dream Client Accelerator 7:49 - Eric’s financial advice to young creatives 10:41 - Good vs. Bad Debt 13:07 - What Eric learned from his mentors about money 15:17 - Eric’s real estate goals 18:39 - Stop trading your time for money 23:21 - Eric’s early relationship with money 29:46 - “I don’t make enough to save” 34:09 - Living and dying by brand deals 37:55 - The power in saying no 40:49 - Having a team vs. solopreneur 45:43 - No one’s on top forever 49:33 - Floberg Runs 53:52 - Eric’s marathon journey 56:33 - Running PR’s 58:36 - Creating running content vs. filmmaking content 1:01:19 - Pressure of posting weekly 1:03:12 - Monetizing differently for Floberg Runs 1:07:32 - Why BPN gets it as a brand 1:11:25 - No one knows Eric’s a filmmaker in the running community 1:12:26 - High quality running content 1:15:35 - The landscape of “Filmmaker YouTube” 1:19:07 - What and how much is enough? 1:28:15 - Moving Still 1:32:43 - Forming a relationship with Joe Greer 1:36:36 - Documentary advice 1:40:16 - Advice to your 18 year old self 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 US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

    1h 42m

  4. FEB 4

    145. Meet The YouTuber Who Became a Netflix Star Then Quit Everything ft. Megan Batoon

    What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we’re joined by Megan Batoon - a multifaceted creator, dancer, and TV host. After nearly a decade on YouTube, Megan landed a dream role as a host on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. From the outside, it looked like she was thriving, but behind the scenes, she was burnt out and needed a break. So, she stepped away from everything she had built and took a two-year hiatus. Now, she’s back—refreshed, recharged, and ready to create again on her own terms. Check out Megan here: https://www.instagram.com/meganbatoon/ https://www.youtube.com/ @MeganBatoon  https://meganbatoon.substack.com/ Sign up for the "Dream Client Accelerator" waitlist here: https://the505podcast.courses/ SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.the505podcast.com/pricing-guide Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs Lightroom Presets: https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK Kostas’ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3GhId25 15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15 https://bit.ly/42sNdej 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_2970 Chase’s Totality LUT pack: https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 00:39 - Intro 1:09 - One Handed Crack 3:01 - Why Megan walked away from YouTube 4:52 - Balancing content while filming for Netflix 6:01 - A hard conversation with her team 7:11 - Dream Client Accelerator Waitlist 7:38 - People think being a creator is so easy 8:52 - Advice to burnt out creators 11:32 - Less is more 12:44 - The moment Megan knew she was doing too much 13:24 - The difference between rest and recovery 14:15 - Megan’s desert getaway 15:37 - Unreleased merch 17:45 - The need to play more 18:29 - Creating for yourself vs. an audience 20:35 - No one is 100% authentic online 21:11 - Journaling horror stories 22:49 - Always thinking about business 23:52 - The moment Megan found out she got a Netflix show 24:55 - Kostas was also on Netflix 25:40 - The crazy Netflix production schedule 28:35 - Not being in control 30:25 - Storytelling on a Netflix show 31:45 - Megan wants to bring HGTV to YouTube 32:36 - Megan’s favorite travel destination 33:45 - What makes good design 34:59 - Feeling the pressure of having to be “on” 36:53 - There was no time to rest 38:08 - Introvert vs Extrovert 40:31 - Sharing the screen with 2 cohosts 44:14 - Megan’s decision to drop out of school 47:37 - How Megan’s parents reacted to her decision to drop out 49:25 - Caring what people think too much 51:02 - Not niching down 52:33 - Approaching YouTube differently now 54:04 - Megan’s favorite YouTubers 56:43 - A show about burnout 57:15 - The business of Megan Batoon 59:46 - Advice from other creators 1:00:47 - How Megan afforded a two year break 1:02:39 - How Megan measures success now 1:03:20 - Still wanting to do YouTube and traditional media 1:05:25 - Where Megan’s love for interior design stem from 1:06:35 - Megan’s interior design business 1:09:57 - Interior design tips 1:12:39 - Megan’s happy place 1:14:12 - Our dream projects 1:19:35 - Megan’s favorite thrift find 1:21:46 - Megan’s new podcast with Tim 1:23:23 - What Megan’s trying to work on this year 1:27:50 - Advice to your 18 year old self 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 US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

    1h 29m

  5. JAN 29

    144. Meet the Man Who Captured 20 Years of Kobe & Lakers History ft. Andrew Bernstein

    What’s up Rock Nation, today we’ve welcome the Hall of Fame NBA Photographer Andrew Bernstein. Andrew D. Bernstein isn’t just a photographer - he’s a storyteller who has spent over four decades documenting the greatest moments in sports history. From courtside at Lakers championships to behind-the-scenes with Kobe Bryant, his lens has shaped the way we see the game. A Hall of Fame photographer, longtime NBA shooter, and the co-author of The Mamba Mentality, Andy has built an unparalleled career capturing the essence of legendary athletes. Being that we both grew up in LA, we are huge Lakers and Kobe Bryant fans, so this episode was very special for us. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it takes to capture history through a camera, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Check out Andy here: https://www.instagram.com/adbphotoinc/?hl=en https://www.adbapi.com/ SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs Lightroom Presets: https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK Kostas’ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3GhId25 15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15 https://bit.ly/42sNdej 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_2970 Chase’s Totality LUT pack: https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 00:56 - Intro 1:46 - One Handed Crack 2:55 - Documenting Kobe for 20 years 5:20 - Making a book with Kobe 13:28 - How Andy formed a friendship with Kobe 16:31 - Iconic shot breakdown #1 17:39 - How Andy shoots an NBA game with 8 cameras 20:54 - Why no one is allowed to take pictures from the catwalk anymore 22:35 - The difference between shooting an NBA game with film vs. digital 24:56 - Andy was crazy obsessed with his craft like Kobe was 27:16 - Kobe hated the word “Potential” 30:07 - Iconic shot breakdown #2 - 2001 Finals Kobe with the Trophy 32:51 - Andy doesn’t edit his own photos 34:32 - Photographing Kobe’s last game 41:25 - Andy’s process for shooting an NBA game 44:28 - Andy on creating his company and working with the NBA 47:34 - How Andy shoots an NBA game 50:00 - Why Andy doesn’t talk to anyone during a game 52:37 - Kobe used Andy to get info about other players 53:47 - Andy’s dreams of being an NBA photographer 56:24 - What Andy learned from his Photographer GOAT - Neil Leifer 57:20 - Shooting on film and having to pull focus 59:25 - Shooting the photo that sparked AIR JORDAN 1:04:31 - Nightmares shooting film 1:05:46 - Andy’s camera settings 1:07:54 - Andy’s photography bible 1:10:00 - Why older NBA photos look so much more “Iconic” 1:11:34 - Getting “The Shot” back in the day was WAY harder 1:13:12 - Andy’s favorite lenses to shoot with 1:16:35 - Usage and Licensing with NBA photos 1:18:28 - Iconic shot breakdown #3 - Michael Jordan with the trophy 1:22:36 - Creating a photo book with Phil Jackson 1:31:42 - Advice to your 18-year-old self 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 US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

    1h 34m

  6. JAN 21

    143. These Guys Made Doritos a Super Bowl Ad, Now They Might Win $1 Million Dollars

    What’s up Rock Nation, today we welcome back Nate Norell and Dylan Bradshaw! Nate and Dylan teamed up to co-direct a commercial for the Doritos Super Bowl ad competition and they made TOP 3! If they win, not only does their ad play at the Super Bowl, but they win $1 million! Voting is super easy! All you have to do is select their ad "Abduction" and enter your email. You can vote everyday, and every vote counts! Vote for their ad "Abduction" here: https://doritoscrash.com/ Check out Nate and Dylan here: https://www.instagram.com/natenorell/ https://www.instagram.com/dylanjbradshaw/ SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs Lightroom Presets: https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK Kostas’ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3GhId25 15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15 https://bit.ly/42sNdej 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_2970 Chase’s Totality LUT pack: https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:31 - Intro 1:12 - One Handed Crack 2:18 - The Doritos Commercial Explained 3:14 - “Abducted” Commercial 3:44 - How to vote 4:42 - Commercial Breakdown: Computer screen VFX 5:33 - How they landed on the alien abduction concept 6:00 - Opening Shot lighting breakdown 7:07 - Computer Screen VFX breakdown 7:23 - Pre-production process 8:17 - Bringing your vision to life as a director 8:59 - How VFX changes a production 9:51 - How they pulled off the ragdoll scene 11:47 - The challenge of storytelling in only 30 seconds 12:32 - The importance of working with a team 13:50 - Shooting schedule 14:55 - Another VFX shot breakdown 17:07 - Making the submission deadline by ONE HOUR 19:47 - The power of making spec work 23:23 - What they learned from co-directing 28:42 - Gear used to shoot the commercial 29:25 - The ending punch line breakdown 32:57 - Rule of 3 in comedy 35:16 - Their marketing strategy 36:40 - The strategy behind viral content 40:05 - What winning will mean for their careers 42:37 - Going all in and betting on yourself 46:44 - What they will do with the $1,000,000 if they win 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 US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

    49 min

  7. JAN 15

    142. How To Make F*ck You Money as Content Creator in 2025...

    What's up Rock Nation, today is all about how to make more money as a creator. You asked, and we answered. Let us know what you think of our answers, and if you have any other questions, leave them in the comments! Subscribe to our new channel 505 Studios: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7nszFAFmzglJlVs8lNRgXA SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs Kostas’ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3GhId25 COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK Kostas’ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3GhId25 15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15 https://bit.ly/42sNdej Chase’s Totality LUT pack: https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack 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_2970 Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:30 - Intro 1:12 - One Handed Crack 2:42 - Chase has road rage 6:03 - Our horse racing mini doc 6:45 - Question 1: How to attract new freelance work 10:00 - Question 2: Not inspired to create your own work 11:15 - Question 3: Dream One Handed Crack Collab 12:15 - Artlist 13:46 - Question 4: How to get out of the trap of lowering your fees 18:30 - Question 5: Biggest career mistake and what did you learn from it? 20:41 - Question 6: Systems and processes for scaling 22:31 - Question 7: Post shoot process 25:10 - Question 8: Toughest point in your creative journey 29:15 - Question 9: Struggling to balance a full-time job and media company 30:53 - Question 10: How to keep climbing in this industry as an introvert 33:38 - Question 11: How to raise your rates for current and new clients 36:10 - Question 12: How to get rid of clients that keep asking for free work 37:58 - Question 13: Advice to get collegiate media access 39:07 - Question 14: How do I expand my business without stepping on other people's toes? 40:29 - Question 15: What is the simplest way to organize making content? 41:12 - Question 16: Where do you see the pod in 10 years? 43:48 - Question 17: Best inspo for travel videos 45:30 - Question 18: Realistic path to becoming a professional basketball/sports videographer 47:09 - Question 19: Do you plan edits before/while shooting? 47:49 - Question 20: Is it better to make content aimed at potential clients or followers? 48:50 - Question 21: How would you go about networking for a specific niche? 49:54 - Question 22: How to hire someone to help scale your business 51:59 - Question 23: How to rebrand for 2025? 52:45 - Question 24: Part-time job or fullsend freelance? 53:08 - Question 25: Finances and taxes - How to survive as a freelancer? 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 US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

    58 min

  8. JAN 8

    141. The Dark Side of Being a Successful YouTuber ft. Chris Hau

    What’s up Rock Nation, today we’ve got the legend Chris Hau on the pod! Chris is a filmmaker, photographer, and entrepreneur who’s completely flipped the script on how creators work with brands. After building a 600K-subscriber YouTube channel and crushing it on social media, Chris realized that all the views, likes, and followers didn’t actually bring him happiness. Instead, he stepped back, redefined his goals, and went all-in on his production company, proving you don’t need massive teams to make massive moves. Chris loves to work with Travel and Tech brands like DJI, Fairmont, and One-Plus, and leverages his personal brand into six-figure production deals. Chris is all about creating meaningful projects, building community, and helping other creators find success while staying true to themselves. This episode is Chris like you've never heard him before. Check out Chris here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCRte954rw0oeMWFroy_ClAw https://www.instagram.com/thechrishau/ https://thechrishau.com/ SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvs Lightroom Presets: https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresets COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACK Kostas’ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3GhId25 15% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15 https://bit.ly/42sNdej 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_2970 Chase’s Totality LUT pack: https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpack Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:41 - Intro 2:18 - One Handed Crack 3:50 - Taking a step back from YouTube 6:05 - Working with small vs big crews 7:52 - The ideal team size for Chris’ production shoots 10:10 - How Chris builds out his crew 11:15 - Why Chris hated big production crews 13:00 - Chris’ hiring process 15:19 - How Chris educates clients on the unique value of his production company 17:48 - Finding the white space in a saturated industry 19:29 - How Chris leverages his personal brand 20:45 - Working with Fairmont on Lake Louise 22:40 - Navigating sales calls with potential new clients 24:48 - Communicating your value to clients 26:50 - Leveraging Chris’ positioning for 6 figure paydays 28:36 - How Chris double dips on partnerships 29:36 - Working with tourism boards 31:27 - Where Chris sees his production company going 34:15 - Spec ads Chris is working on 35:29 - Travel changes you 40:38 - The importance of creating spec ads 43:53 - Chris’ journey to overcome people-pleasing 49:19 - How Chris’ relationship with YouTube has changed (move this earlier in the convo?) 52:43 - Reframing a toxic mindset 59:29 - Reading vs. listening to books 1:00:39 - The pressure to create on YouTube 1:06:01 - Aspirational lifestyle 1:07:49 - Chris’ YouTube creation process 1:10:19 - What Chris would do differently if starting YouTube today 1:12:56 - Reframing his identity as a photographer 1:18:31 - Chris’ love for teaching 1:20:59 - Hosting live events 1:26:45 - Advice to your 18-year-old self 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 US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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This is a podcast for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to live outside of society's normal boundaries. We are here to share our experiences, answer questions, and feature impactful guests with incredible insights. We also share our stories and make each other laugh.

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    Brayden Figueroa, Kostas Garcia, Chase Uttley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
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    Explicit
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