How to Produce "Impossible" Videos

Molly McDonald, founder of Blue Door Productions, gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a production company across traditional media and the creator economy. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Molly shares her journey from leaving Saturday Night Live to launching her own company, what the job of a producer really entails, and how she pushed through rejection to work with top clients like Red Bull, KSI, Zac Alsop, and Max Fosh. She also dives into starting her own company, the challenges of producing at a high level, working with major creators and brands, and the success stories that shaped her career. Molly wraps with creators currently on her radar and lessons for anyone looking to break into the industry. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 0:49 - The Job Of A Producer 4:02 - Why Leave SNL? 7:53 - Pushing Through Rejection 11:42 - Starting Your Own Company 25:37 - Best Success Story 27:26 - Most Difficult Challenge 31:55 - Working With Top Clients 43:27 - Creators On Your Radar 44:38 - Outro Connect with our Guest: Follow Molly McDonald on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollybmcd/ Follow Molly McDonald on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-mcdonald-715141106/ Follow Blue Door Productions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_door_productions/ Subscribe to Blue Door Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlueDoor_Productions Stay Connected: If you enjoyed this episode, follow Gimbal, share it with a friend, and make sure to subscribe so you never miss new conversations! Meet our Hosts: Follow Devin Robbins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinrobbins/ Follow Olina Cavedoni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olina-cavedoni Our Social Channels: Follow Gimbal Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gimbalpodcast/ Follow Gimbal Podcast on X: https://x.com/GimbalPodcast Follow Gimbal Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gimbalpodcast Listen to Gimbal Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3IzrPy2lTHxojrY0Dli9A3?si=5063b5d121da4237 Listen to Gimbal Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gimbal-podcast/id1853912925

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