Jared Phelps: Being "Too Stupid to Fail." in Filmmaking; Building a Production Company

In this episode of Someday Soon, Mark sits down with filmmaker and founder of Film Club Productions, Jared Phelps, for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a creative career from scratch.Jared shares how a simple moment editing YouTube skits turned into a full-blown obsession—and eventually a leap of faith into freelancing after getting paid $100 for his first wedding video. From living with his grandparents and scraping by on a few hundred dollars a month to traveling the world for production work, his journey is anything but linear.The two dive deep into the realities most creators don’t talk about:- The financial stress and uncertainty of freelancing- Why social media growth is often overrated- The trap of “copycat culture” in content creation- Balancing documenting life vs. actually living it- How to price your work and land your first real clientsJared also opens up about the mindset required to succeed—embracing failure, taking imperfect action, and being willing to do the uncomfortable work like cold outreach and networking.This episode is a must-listen for anyone chasing a creative career, building a freelance business, or trying to turn passion into something sustainable.