Man, all day, this! As somebody who's entire company and livelihood is based in the commercial space, the #1 thing I tell people is not just to make connections but make connections with actual decision-makers in the hiring process. Networking across the board is great because you never know the rolls people will find themselves in, so as a long terms play, make genuine connections with everyone. But in the short term, pour a lot of energy into people that actually have the discretion necessary to hire you. 99% of the people the actually make the decision on hiring me and my company have the title of "Creative director", "Media Director", "Communications Director", etc. Those are the people who actually make the decisions to hire external creative or not.

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Truth truth truth. You're a legend at this, man. Always inspired to see what you're doing on the commercial front!!

@SamLucas26

11 күн бұрын

@@EricFloberg Appreciate you, dawg! Keep crushing it

saying yes is so important. My highest paying client now reached out to me 5 years ago with no money....now they pay me the most money lol

@SamuelObafemi

10 күн бұрын

Trust me, this is an exception

@chasedavis36

9 күн бұрын

@@SamuelObafemi never know if you don't say yes tho 🤷

Dude your words hit home for me at around 6 min in. I have so much unshared work because of my aversion to social media when in reality, sharing it and letting people know I'm alive, well, and thriving, would more than likely net more of the kind of work I'd like to create. Thanks for sharing!

id would to let you know you’ve inspired me to pick up the camera for the first time, i am almost opposite of your situation i’ve always ran, and never really messed with filming but I am trying to learn something every day and you’ve inspired me to bring a camera along for my first marathon! i will be in chicago living soon and would love to get together and train or just chat running! thank you for the content

the first point is so key. Especially about how people are busy. If someone isn't interested or responsive to bringing you on board for a current project don't take it personally. Again, they're just busy. Do not be afraid to ping them again in 30-90 days. Obviously, make sure you're not coming off as desperate or annoying but just a little reminder of the work you do and the interest you have in working with them. I've had to follow up about 6 times before with a producer in an email chain stretching almost a year and a half but finally, something came up.

Intentional spec ad's are the way! Great video Eric! Just released an On spec ad, so this was a great timed video.

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Heck yes! Link it here so I can take a peek!

@TenfoldProduction

11 күн бұрын

@@EricFloberg kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWSEzdifepDbcso.html - We still need to rip it down to Chicago and work on something together!!

@mahutaproductions8498

11 күн бұрын

I didn't notice which channel this was, clicked through and started watching the ad and thought god damn, was not expecting that. Then I saw the channel and it made sense ;)

Love this video dude. Thanks so much for making it. Mark was mentioning your running doc and I'm really pumped to see it. I know a lot of work went into it. I also hold myself back because I gibe the excuse that I don't live in a major city, I'm 2 hours south of Chicago, and I need to stop doing that. Thanks for all you do Eric......love you......

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Can't wait to share Moving Still online! Hoping it'll be available by the fall! Thanks for watching and for the support!!

So much stuff a lot of us have heard before but always a good reminder + important to hear it from a supportive voice. Great advice in this one 🤘🏻

I binged so many running videos of yours, to now getting one of these gems! You just keep the content flowing. lol

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for showing up and supporting!! We're building a lot this year!!

Eric, you've put SO MUCH VALUE in these 11 minutes. Thank you for sharing!! You're awesome

Love this bro! A lot of great advice in here!!

Great video! I forget how important it is to put out unique content on a consistent basis so good reminder.

The Storybrand framework is so powerful! Love how you included it in this video. Wonderful advice!

You just hit every nail on every head and said all the words I’ve been thinking about implementing as well as already implementing and you’re a boss and thank you

Solid stuff. You touched on connections from set. I'm a 3rd year film student and intern making my connections in commercial and narrative feature spheres. One thing I've learned is just get on set and work with other people. Don't just only be the DP or cinematographer right away. Build connections and work your career from the ground up if you can. As a PA, grip, 2nd AC, or whatever other "smaller" you can learn so, so much. Just rushing to be a DP without learning from older and more experienced gaffers or DPs from working under them might just hinder your growth. Yes, being a DP or cinematographer is great, but like you mentioned from the book you quoted, you don't have to be the main character or star as a DP. You can sit back and learn while working hard to help someone who has been in the game longer than you. Your time will come, but staying on as a "smaller" role on set for a few years is valuable experience. Also, it's more attractive to fellow film set peers if they know you're a hard worker and willing to fulfill any role needed. Plus later on, you can teach the next new guy who is on the journey. Only wanting to be the DP or camera operator can come off as arrogant or ignorant perhaps. Also, off that, maybe just only wanting to be the DP could limit your options or make you have to do projects solo. Going solo is viable but the more solid creative people on set, the more you can do. Also, it looks more professional to clients if you have a team that works hard and produces quality material. Going solo might still produce quality material and impress clients though. It just depends on the client. Also going solo can be financially appealing to the client since they only have to pay one person. But in my opinion, if a company can afford to pay for a full crew to get high quality material then they should. That goes for the DP/Cinematographer too. If he/she is willing to give up a little creative control and bring on someone else (whether they be more experienced or less experienced like an intern) a lot of amazing things can happen. For me, I enjoy being a solo videographer for free but if I'd rather be on set with people I can trust to do quality work while I work hard to do what I can for the project. It also can be relieving to jump on someone else's project but not have to worry about all the visuals. You could run audio or lighting instead.

Great thoughts, as always! Thanks for sharing your journey.

I made the switch from weddings to commercial and wow.. it was a shock and I 100% agree with you!

Thank you for sharing a perspective !

Great points, I got to comfortable with a retainer client & put less effort into searching for new ones, was great for a while until my retainer client’s company went bust and it left me with an almost back to square one situation

That’s my Wide Reciever ! Excellent takes 🔥

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Hahahah!! my man!!

This is so on point.

I loved this video. Do you have any recommendations for a beginner course in content creation and filmmaking?

This message is sooooo important

Thank you so much, I know I can do this...

I don't know anything about film making, though this video is eloquent in its approach, and its core message will resonate with anyone

Thanks Eric!

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love the simple and informed points you make man, especially as someone looking to break into commercial work. Be intentional, be unique and make stuff! Great vid!

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Heck yes. Keep going, my dude.

Your make content section was so funny 😂 You’re definitely talking to yourself too I’m sure 😂

best sponsor read i’ve ever seen!!

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

❤️‍🔥🫡

Great

great advice

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

My man. :)

Where is the link for the easy rig in the thumbnail? 😂

0:05 ha, fancy spotting Mr Dan Hollis there

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Wait, who's that

@Patrick-jj5nh

11 күн бұрын

@@EricFloberg That not a lad named Dan on camera at 0:06? If not he's got a cameraman doppelganger, also based in LA

bruh the christian mingle pop out sent me lol

4:54 stood out to me

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Glad it resonated. It's easy to complain about what we have, but if we can embrace the social platforms as opportunities, it can seriously be life-changing.

great video sir. i'm sure you're aware, but your website has malware on it :(

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Thank you! Yup, currently building a new one. Thank you!!

You mean ... Nobody Ever Gets Paid? What about all those names at the end of the movie ... in the credits? Don't those represent paychecks? kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJWIj5qFpbuqmso.htmlsi=KKlDzHMfj88JAEQu

What ?

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

What ?

@danfarias4922

11 күн бұрын

🤍

CHRISTAN MINGLE 🤣🤣🤣

@EricFloberg

11 күн бұрын

Had to

Great