2020 has been... interesting, to say the least. To find meaning in such a chaotic year, it is important to pause and reflect on the lessons we have learned and how we have all grown. The challenges we overcame, the new skills we learned & the small wins we had are all things to be proud of! In this episode, we reflect on 2020 and look ahead to the new year with a fresh perspective - giving you our best tips for manifesting a successful 2021. From the Black With No Cream team to you and yours, Happy New Year!! Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/222 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

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The FIRST STEP to a Successful 2021! | EP 222

For any creator who has experienced shooting live shows, the ultimate goal is to be on tour with your favorite artist traveling all over the world! The sites and sounds of tour life create memories that last a lifetime, but many aspiring tour creatives overlook many aspects of tour life that can be detrimental to your career path. In this episode, we remove the veil of glamour about tour life and get down to the nitty-gritty. With real-life stories and great tips from trusted tour professionals - we shine a light on what it's truly like to be on tour full-time. Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/221 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

What It's Like To Be On Tour | EP 221

Guapdad 4000 is a smooth, charismatic rapper from the Bay Area whose humorous style and steady flow have elevated him to stardom in recent years. Following his breakout appearance on the 2019 Dreamville compilation Revenge of the Dreamers III, Guapdad released his official debut album Dior Deposits. Guapdad is a hip-hop outlier who showcases his personality with viral videos and tight rhymes. In this interview, we uncover Guapdad 4000's come up from a young scammer in The Bay to a big-time rapper with a fully-formed internet personality. We learn about Guapdad's early days in the rap game, growing as an independent solo artist, and his first Grammy nomination! Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/220 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Guapdad 4000 interview | Discussing his come up, creative strategy, building a viral brand, working with J. Cole, and more!

As freelance creatives, we are always looking for new ways to produce income for ourselves - whether you are shooting one-off gigs here and there, or working on reoccurring projects, there are always ways to position yourself to secure a more predictable income. In this episode, we discuss the idea of negotiating retainer opportunities with reoccurring clients to create sustainable revenue streams for you and your freelance business! Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/219 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Client Retainers: The Key to Consistent Revenue | EP 219

Valentina Vee is a freelance director, cinematographer & editor working with clients all over the world. In the past few years, Vee has directed & shot a docu-series for Discovery, several PSA-style videos totaling over 200M views, and a travel show across 10 countries! Vee's creative focus has been on education, charity & overall just spreading a positive message with her platform. In this interview, we discuss Vee's come up as a creative intern at Paramount, her goals to create meaningful work while empowering young women in the industry, and her partnership with Adobe as a teacher in cinematography & video editing! Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/218 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Valentina Vee on Creating Meaningful Work, Film Industry Education & Empowering Young Women to Chase Their Dreams | EP 218

We have all been in the same situation - you are hired for a job and end up becoming a one-man show. You produce, shoot, direct & edit the entire project. Learning all of these skills can be incredibly valuable early on in your career, but at what point does it begin to hold you back as a creator? In this episode, we discuss the pros & cons of being a "Jack of All Trades" and how learning to delegate and build out a trustworthy team can take your career to the next level! Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/217 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Why Being a "Jack of all Trades" is Holding You Back! | EP 217

Steven John Irby, aka Steve Sweatpants, is a well-renowned street photographer and cofounder of Street Dreams Magazine - a magazine featuring up and coming photographers and crowdsourced photography pieced together in beautiful layouts and stories. Most of Steve's photography is based on his home turf in New York City, where he has rapidly emerged and gained recognition for his impressive photojournalism work. In this interview, Steve takes us through his humbling journey from working in the retail space & playing video games to having his most recent work around the racial inequality movement being published on major platforms such as GQ and the New Yorker! We also dive into his experience shooting for the New York Knicks, going to Super Bowl 50 & filming a commercial for Honda! Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/216 Submit your question of the week: BWNCsubmit@gmail.com Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Steve Sweatpants on New York street photography & starting Street Dreams Magazine! | EP 216

No matter where you are in your career – you should always be striving to LEARN! Being a “student of the game” is a valuable mindset to remind yourself that there is always room for growth in your career. There are lessons to be found by working in the field, watching YouTube videos, reading books, & listening to podcasts … but there are also ways you can find lessons in less obvious places. In this episode, we dive into how this mindset has helped us in our careers & ways we continue to be students of the GAME! Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/podcast/215/  Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Why You Should Always Be a Student of the Game! | EP. 215

Anthony Supreme is a photographer, director, & creative director who has worked with artists such as J Cole, Saint Jhn, Goldlink, Earthgang, & more! Anthony is most notably known for shooting the album cover & subsequent tour for J Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only". He is also the founder of Preme - an independent black-owned magazine that focuses on telling authentic stories in music, entertainment, & pop culture. In this interview, Anthony takes us through the trials & tribulations he overcame before he ever became a creative - including getting kicked out of college, joining the military, & experiencing the tragic passing of his mother. He recounts the determined hustle he maintained to rise the ranks of the LA music video industry to become a director himself. He shares experiences shooting J Cole's K.O.D. tour & the Dreamville: Revenge Documentary. That & so much more. Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/214 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Anthony Supreme on touring with J Cole, shooting the Dreamville documentary, & starting PREME magazine! | EP. 214

Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/213Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/JoinWeekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5LvText us: http://bit.ly/textbwncDownload our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Don't Forget Why You Started Creating in the First Place! | EP 213

Spencer Whiting AKA GimbalGod is famously known for filming the illest videos of professional snowboarders that you have ever seen. Spencer literally jumps with the snowboarders over 100-foot jumps capturing the action just inches away filming with a GoPro. His videos are INSANE. He’s represented by GoPro, Monster, and Oakley and travels all over the world to document pro snowboarders and major events like the XGames. He even shoots surfers, motocross, and skateboarding. This dude is a machine and has an awesome story! Show notes & videos: BWNC.com/212 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hfi5Lv Text us: http://bit.ly/textbwnc Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

GimbalGod on filming professional snowboarders, making a living with a GoPro, networking with brands, & pushing the limits in extreme sports videography! | EP 212

When it comes to our clients, it is our job to make sure we make their wildest dreams come true. But sometimes, promising them the world can turn around to haunt you. Overpromising, delivering final products late, poor communication... We have all been there, so today we will be discussing two main points you should always consider when working with your clients! Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/211 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Why You Should Never Overpromise and Underdeliver! | EP. 211

Nesrin Danan, aka Blackprints, is a music & lifestyle photographer best known for her portrait work with artists, influencers, & YouTube stars. An influencer in her own right, Nesrin has built a platform of over 120,000 followers & secured brand deals with companies like Urban Outfitters, Puma, & Bose. In this interview, we dive into Nesrin's decision to move from Portland to LA, her touring history with artists like Olivia O'Brien & Mod Sun, her experiences working for YouTube Social, & how she has developed relationship with influencer agencies! Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/210 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

Blackprints on photographing influencers for YouTube, touring with Olivia O'Brien, & building a personal brand! | EP 210

If you're looking to grow as a creator– whether it be your skillset, your confidence, you network, your experience, or your portfolio – the #1 mindset you should have is "Say Yes Until You Can Say No." In other words, you should take on every opportunity you can possibly get your hands on until you have the luxury of saying no. In this episode, we dive into 4 reasons why this mindset is the KEY to accelerating your career growth!   Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/209 Join our Private Community! BWNC.com/Join Download our How To Charge a Client Guide: https://bit.ly/30WNSFn

4 Reasons Why Saying “YES” is the Key to Creative Growth | Ep. 209

Daniel Schiffer is a videographer & YouTuber who has been dominating the filmmaking space on YouTube with highly educational behind the scenes videos, editing tutorials, & more. Over the past year, his channel has exploded to 1.4M subscribers as he has popularized a unique handheld filming style coined "EPIC B ROLL" that has taken the internet by storm. In this episode, Daniel takes us through his evolution as a videographer and YouTuber breaks down his production process for videos like his viral pizza commercial, and shares incredible insight on creating commercial quality content with minimal resources. Links to join our community, follow Daniel, and more can be found at: BWNC.com/208  

Daniel Schiffer on his journey to 1M subscribers, creating cinematic product commercials, and mastering the EPIC B ROLL style! | EP 208

The BWNC podcast is hosted by filmmaker Ben Hagarty – best known from his work with major artists & brands like Beyonce, Jay-Z, Disney, & EA Games. Every Wednesday & Sunday, we release a series of conversations & creative discussions offering a behind-the-scenes look into the life journey of successful content creators. Our goal is to inspire and educate the next wave of creators by providing the shortcuts, tips, & real-world advice that can take your career to the next level!

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