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Creatives Grab Coffee
by Creatives Grab Coffee
Welcome to Creatives Grab Coffee, a podcast on the business of video production. Hosted by Kyrill Lazarov & Dario Nouri https://www.creativesgrabcoffee.com Produced by www.LapseProductions.com
Episodes
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#121 Salaries, Slicing Pie, and Quarterly Profit Sharing (ft. Minivan Productions)
Kyler Beal of Minivan Productions on moving a production company from Virginia to San Diego with a city scoring system, a partner who fired himself from the day-to-day, slicing pie equity, quarterly profit sharing in four buckets, moving owners onto salary, why Minivan avoids retainers, and the...
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#120 Owner-Led and Human-Made in the Age of AI (ft. Blue Barn Creative)
Carlos Foster and Stephen Alberts of San Diego's Blue Barn Creative on fourteen years of owner-led production, earning 70 percent repeat business without retainers, using AI to buy back human time, why testimonial clients now want the stumbles left in, and how they kept the company going after...
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#119 From Free Promo Videos to Tech Launch Videos (ft. LV Productions)
Vlad Lapich of LV Productions on going from free promo videos to tech launch videos, rebuilding his website with AI, automating proposals, why cold email died, SEO vs Google Ads, scaling post production, and what to do when a client stops paying. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:38 From Belarus to San...
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#118 Invest in Marketing, Win on Retention (ft. 17 Projects)
Rob Arevalo of 17 Projects on launching a video company two months before COVID, marketing with no budget and then with real money, cold calling in New York, government RFPs, toning proposals down for corporate buyers, and why client retention drives growth. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:46 Meet Rob...
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#117 Winning on Trust in a Crowded Market (ft. Offbeat Creative)
Gabe Nazario, founder of Offbeat Creative in Jersey City, joins Dario and Kyrill for a candid, tactical conversation about the business of video in the New York metro. He built Offbeat on the side of producer and editor roles at Fox, Disney, and JP Morgan, then went full time once the profit...
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#116 Why One Video Is Never a Strategy (ft. MultiVision Digital)
What happens when a sales guy, not a camera guy, builds a video production company? Rob Weiss started MultiVision Digital 15 years ago in New York City with no portfolio and no editing skills, and has since produced more than 1,700 videos. In this episode he sits down with Dario Nouri and Kyrill...
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#115 Experience-Based Hiring & AI Tools (ft. LivaLittle)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with JD Gonzalez, founder of LivaLittle, a boutique production company based in Brooklyn, New York. JD is a cinematographer, producer, and director who's built his business around a unique philosophy: experience-based hiring — rotating crews…
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#114 TV Doc, RFPs, and AI (ft. Bee Video Productions)
Brigitte Sachse of Bee Video Productions returns for her third visit to talk shop with Dario and Kyrill. We get into how Bee Video landed a documentary series on TVO ("The Nature of Design"), why animation became their secret weapon, and the recurring theme of the whole episode: diversifying your...
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#113 Building a Values-Driven Production Company (ft. Tiny Studios)
Welcome back to another episode of Creatives Grab Coffee! In this episode, we are joined by Ed Rowe and Celia Hodgson from Tiny Studios. Tiny Studios is a B Corp certified production company based in London. They work across various sectors to produce impactful web and social content that truly...
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#112 Expanding to Multiple Cities & Potential Career Change (ft. Tone Films)
In this conversation, Andrei from Tone Films shares his journey of starting a videography business during the pandemic, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he employed to grow his company. He discusses the importance of SEO, building a reliable team of videographers, and the creative...
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#111 Filming Under Fire (ft. Highlight Films)
In this episode, we sit down with Noam Shalev, founder of Highlight Films, to discuss a side of the production industry few get to see. Based in Israel, Noam’s team handles everything from high-end corporate shoots to gritty news coverage in active conflict zones. We dive into what it really…
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#110 New Years Goals, Growth, & Gen AI (ft. Signature Video Group)
Welcome to Season 6 of Creators Grab Coffee! To kick off 2026, we’re joined by one of our OG guests—Chris Stasiuk from Signature Video Group. Chris is celebrating 16 years in business, and in this episode, we go deep into what it actually takes to survive and thrive for nearly two decades in the...
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#109 Vertical Dramas, Values, & Hard Times (Ft. Corbin Visual)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Jon Corbin — Founder of Corbin Visual — returns for his third appearance on the show, making him the official CGC Champ.  Jon dives into the new era of creative entrepreneurship: How vertical dramas are transforming storytelling online, why client value...
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#108 Competition, Clients & Creative Freedom (ft. AK Films)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov speak with Amr Khani, founder and creative director of AK Films, a Dubai-based production company operating at the intersection of high-end corporate and creative work. Amr shares how he built a successful production house…
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#107 The Art of Client Relationships (ft. Great Things Studios)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Dario Nouri sits down with N’tchidjè Doumbia, founder and creative director of Great Things Studios, a Montreal-based video production company known for its cinematic commercial and corporate work. N’tchidjè shares his journey from music videos to...
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#106 Competing, Niching & Thriving (ft. Visual Production Agency)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov sit down with Daniel Calleja, founder of Visual Production Agency in Melbourne, Australia. With more than 20 years in the game, Daniel shares how he built a resilient corporate video business through two decades of rapid...
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#105 Systems, Margins & Mindset (ft. 6 STRONG MEDIA)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, hosts Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov sit down with Kris Simmons, founder and CEO of 6 STRONG MEDIA, a U.S.-based corporate video production agency headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With more than 280 vetted camera crews across the U.S., Kris has...
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#104 Breaking Barriers in Video Production (ft. AVR Media Group)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, hosts Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov talk with Ana Rosales, founder of AVR Media Group, about her journey building a thriving video production company in Florida. We unpack the realities of scaling a production business — managing clients, leading a team,...
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#103 Evolving Your Video Business – Balancing Creativity, Business & AI (ft. Mi Media Production)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Manuel Izquierdo, founder of Mi Media Production, a Miami-based video production company specializing in corporate and commercial work. We unpack the evolution of small production companies — from solo freelancers to fully fledged…
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#102 Building Smarter Studios (ft. IND Films)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Israel Bonequi from IND Films (Montreal, Quebec) shares his journey from being a generalist offering multiple creative services to focusing on video production and scaling IND Films into a specialized studio. He discusses the challenges of pricing…
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#101 The ROI of Content (ft. INDIRAP)
In Episode 101 of Creatives Grab Coffee, we’re joined by Julian Tillotson, founder of INDIRAP (Chicago), to talk about why video alone isn’t enough. Julian breaks down how businesses can build a full content ecosystem, why “going viral” is not a strategy, and how educating clients on ROI is the...
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#100 Looking Back & Moving Forward (ft. LAPSE Productions)
WE DID IT! 100 episodes of Creatives Grab Coffee! 🎊 Join Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov as they reflect on their 5-year podcast journey, from sweating it out in a hot condo during the pandemic to becoming a well-oiled machine. In this milestone episode, they dive deep into the biggest topics…
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#99 - Video Strategy & Retainers (ft. Innovate Media)
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Ben Amos from Innovate Media and Engage Video Marketing shares his journey from high school media teacher to agency owner, coach, and published author. Ben dives deep into the importance of video strategy, explaining how producers can elevate client...
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Scale Smart, Not Fast (ft. HeeHaw) #98
On episode 98 of Creatives Grab Coffee, we chat with Toby Trueman, Managing Director of HeeHaw, a Scotland-based video production studio known for its blend of live action, animation, and motion design. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro and Guest Welcome: Toby Trueman from HeeHaw 03:01 – Toby’s Path to...
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Growing a Video Business with Google Ads (ft. Republic24) #97
On episode 97 of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Rodrigo from Republic24, based in Monterrey and Mexico City, for an inside look at building a sustainable video production company in Latin America. Rodrigo shares his journey from film school to founding Republic24 over a decade ago and...
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B Corp, Saturated Markets, Niche, Real Stories (ft. One Hundred Seconds) #96
On episode 96 of Creatives Grab Coffee, Zach Shapiro from One Hundred Seconds (Portland, Oregon) shares his journey from a 20-year career in restaurants to launching a purpose-driven video production company. Zach explains how his passion for local food systems inspired his first documentary and...
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Niche, B Corp, Proposals, & AI (ft. Upmedia Video) #95
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Anthony Madani from Up Media (Vancouver, Canada) discusses his journey from animation into video production, and shares strategic insights on how focusing on healthcare and technology niches has accelerated his business growth. Anthony dives deep into the...
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Growing with Purpose (ft. Chocolate Films) #94
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Mark Currie from Chocolate Films (London, England) shares his journey of building a uniquely impactful video production business through strategic growth and meaningful community engagement. Mark discusses how Chocolate Films scaled organically over two...
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Creative Risks and Rewards (ft. Savvy Productions) #93
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Steve Smith from Savvy Productions (Salt Lake City, Utah) shares his inspiring journey of building a successful and innovative video production company. Steve reveals the creative risks he took, from crafting elaborate props and unique sets to…
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Unlocking Growth Through Niching (ft. Lift Video Production) #92
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Grant Jamison from Lift Video Production (Melbourne, Australia) shares practical insights on how niching down into the transport and logistics industry accelerated his business growth. Grant discusses his journey from navigating early pandemic challenges…
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Mastering Your Niche (ft. KGB Productions) #91
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Chris Kitchen from KGB Productions (Jackson Hole, Wyoming) shares valuable insights on building a successful video production business by mastering your niche. Chris dives into his journey from creating action sports films to running a commercial…
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Crafting Stories in Iceland (ft. Republik) #90
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Arni Thor Jonsson from Republik (Iceland) dives into the intricacies of video production, documentary filmmaking, and running a creative business in Iceland. Arni shares his unique journey from growing up immersed in his father’s pioneering production...
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Using Humor, Employer Branding, and Client Acquisition (ft. Al Dente Entertainment) #89
Join us as we sit down with Peter Schels, founder of Al Dente Entertainment, one of Germany's leading video production companies known for injecting humor into corporate videos. In this episode, Peter shares his inspiring journey—from working with major TV networks to starting his own production...
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Adaptability, Sales & SEO: Growing a Video Business (ft. Pickle Pictures) #88
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee (#88), we sit down with Mike De Robbio from Pickle Pictures (South Melbourne, Australia) to dive into the realities of growing a video production business. Mike shares how adaptability played a key role in scaling his company, the importance of genuine…
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Thriving in a Small Market (ft. Tower 3 Productions) | Creatives Grab Coffee 87
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Alden Wood from Tower 3 Productions from Jackson, Wyoming shares valuable insights into running a successful video production business in a small market. Alden discusses her journey from corporate TV production to establishing one of Wyoming’s leading...
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Buying A Video Production Company (ft. 77 Productions) | Creatives Grab Coffee 86
In this episode of Creative Grab Coffee, Ant Darvill shares his journey of acquiring 77 Productions during the pandemic, the challenges of transitioning ownership, and the importance of valuing a video production company. He discusses strategies for preparing a business for sale, the significance...
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Building a Video Business That Lasts (ft. Dream Engine) | Creatives Grab Coffee 85
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Ryan Spanger, founder of Dream Engine in Melbourne, Australia, to discuss the long game of running a successful video production business. With over 20 years in the industry, Ryan shares insights on scaling a production company, refining...
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3 Founders, 1 Vision (ft. Rise Media) | Creatives Grab Coffee 84
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Dan Morbin, Mark Lunt, and Mike Lienard from Rise Media (South London) share how their passion for parkour sparked a dynamic video production venture. They discuss overcoming early challenges, investing in cutting-edge gear and efficient post-production...
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The Power of Niching Down (ft. Dark to Light Productions) | Creatives Grab Coffee 83
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Tyler Hendricks from Dark to Light Productions (Idaho) shares how his company carved out a unique niche in nonprofit fundraising videos, delivering high-impact storytelling that drives donations. Tyler discusses the power of results-driven video…
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Running a Woman-Owned Video Production Business (ft. Digital Moxie Studio) | Creatives Grab Coffee 82
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Margaux Towne, founder of Digital Moxie Studio, shares her journey from acting to filmmaking, building a woman-owned production company, and thriving in a male-dominated industry. We discuss storytelling, scaling a business, landing clients, and the…
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From River Guide to Filmmaker (ft. Cairns Film) | Creatives Grab Coffee 81
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Dario and Kyrill sit down with Greg Cairns, an outdoor adventure filmmaker based in Colorado and Montana. Greg shares his journey from river guiding to creating compelling adventure films, offering unique insights into blending extreme outdoor skills with...
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Breaking into New Markets (ft. Phalanx Film) | Creatives Grab Coffee 80
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Samuel Hand, founder of Phalanx Film Co., to explore his entrepreneurial journey in video production. Samuel shares how he transitioned from freelancing to running a full-time business, the challenges of breaking into a new market, and…
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Lessons in Longevity (ft. Avalanche Studios) | Creatives Grab Coffee 79
In episode 79 of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Dave Lindsay, founder of Avalanche Studios, a video production company with over 30 years of industry experience. Dave shares his journey from starting as a one-man operation to navigating the highs and lows of the ever-evolving video...
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Adapting to Change (ft. Bouche Media) | Creatives Grab Coffee 78
In episode 78 of Creatives Grab Coffee, Dario, Kyrill, and Nicholas Coombes from Bouche Media dive into the evolving landscape of video production. From the challenges of maintaining relevance in a saturated market to adapting to new tools like AI and addressing shifting client expectations, they...
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Balancing Creativity and Business Growth (ft. Tripwire Media) | Creatives Grab Coffee 77
In Episode 77 of Creatives Grab Coffee, hosts Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov welcome Doug Darling of Tripwire Media for an insightful discussion on balancing creativity and business growth. Doug shares how his company navigated post-COVID challenges, emphasizing the importance of lean operations,...
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Building a Dual-Focused Video Production Company | Creatives Grab Coffee 76
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Rob Kaczmark, founder of Spirit Juice and Behold, two video production companies that serve distinct niches. Spirit Juice specializes in faith-based content, while Behold caters to commercial clients. Rob shares his journey of identifying...
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Video in Modern Marketing | Creatives Grab Coffee 75
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, hosts Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov engage with Sean Webster from Mac n' Cheese Media. They explore the unique name of Sean's company, his journey into video production, and the challenges of balancing parenthood with a creative career. The conversation...
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Filming 365 videos in 2 Days | Creatives Grab Coffee 74
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Jason Weitz from Left Mind Media, who dives into his journey from early film experiments to founding a company focused on social media video content. Jason shares how his passion for video evolved from high school projects to producing...
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The Path to B Corp and Networking | Creatives Grab Coffee 73
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, Dario and Kyrill sit down with EriK Croswell, founder of Bridge City Media, a Portland-based video production company. Erik shares the accidental origins of his business, which started in 2016 as a side project before evolving into a corporate-focused…
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20 Years of Video Production and Corporate Storytelling | Creatives Grab Coffee 72
In the latest episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Craig from Spider Video, a seasoned video production professional with over 20 years of experience in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Craig shares the journey of building his boutique production company, navigating the evolving landscape of...
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Welcome to Creatives Grab Coffee, a podcast on the business of video production. Hosted by Kyrill Lazarov & Dario Nouri https://www.creativesgrabcoffee.com Produced by www.LapseProductions.com
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