Marlene P. Naicker, a serial fashion entrepreneur and the Founder/Creative Director of MULDOONEYS, epitomizes resilience and innovation. Born in apartheid-era South Africa in 1975, she draws inspiration from influential figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, embodying fearlessness and empathy. Facing adversity head-on, Marlene battled canc…

Joanne is CEO of Turner Duckworth, a world-class branding agency with studios in San Francisco, London and New York. Turner Duckworth has designed some of the world’s most valuable brands, including Amazon, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Levi’s and Samsung. Joanne’s first career was in the art world, having worked at prestigious art galleries in New York, …

Stephen Price is the founder and creative director of Stash Media Inc. and executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection – the world’s only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and VFX. Stephen has given dozens of talks on design at festivals/conferences from Los Angeles to Hamburg and Istanbul to Caracas…

Will Travis is an internationally respected brand builder and social connector. With a career leading respected branding / advertising agencies ATTIK, Dentsu and SidLee as CEO, he has worked with brands like Toyota, Facebook, Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola. After a 25-year career in elevating products and services, Will launched Elevation Barn (link below)…

RevThink による

We’ve seen MassFX Media grow stronger every year, along with their remarkable client list and portfolio. The 12-year evolution of this studio is nothing short of inspiring. Join us behind-the-scenes as we dig into the creative process of Shawna and Matt, as well as the surprising role systems play in making a creative company successful. https://ww…

Those who know, know: Camp Mograph fosters inclusivity, promoting open dialogue among attendees and speakers without hierarchy. Originally a passion project, the event has transformed into a business, posing challenges in balancing time commitment and preserving the initial vision. Today, a pivotal decision looms on whether to expand into a full-sc…

What happens when your studio fully exploits the untapped potential of sonic expertise? To answer that question, our guest Eric Singer shares a bit of the science – and a lot of his passion – from the forefront of audio awesomeness at Coupe Studios. Follow the work of Eric Singer and his team at Coupe Studios: https://coupestudios.com/ Enjoyed this…

In this special podcast episode, Tim Thompson, founder at RevThink, sits down with the inspiring creators behind the newly formed community, Mothers of MoGraph: Jennie Davis and Kaci Smith. Discover the strength, resilience, and great creativity that drives the Mothers of MoGraph as they challenge stereotypes in the industry. Kaci Smith is a Motion…

Joel Pilger rejoins forces with Ryan Summers and John LePore for a fresh deep dive into the incredible potential and versatility of motion design! Oh, if you missed PART 1, see the link below. In this episode, we answer these questions: - How can motion design skills be seamlessly transferred into adjacent industries, like automotive and experienti…

SVP, Design & Visual Effects at FX, Steve Viola, shares invaluable lessons gathered throughout his career in top-notch collaborations on both the studio side and client side of the table. Join RevCommunity: https://www.revthink.com/join Enroll in the 12-week Derail the Pitch™ accelerator course: https://www.revthink.com/derail-the-pitch Explore all…

These courses are intense. But knowing these programs have produced transformation for hundreds of studios and production companies like yours (see below), you can be confident they're worth it. Pair with a RevThink Advisor, collaborate with your peers, and get serious about accelerating your business. Discover our Fall 2023 Accelerators here: http…

Maybe you woke up this morning and wondered, can I keep doing this? What can I do differently to change this situation? Business is a lot like life itself. It has its seasons - the times of growth and prosperity, and the inevitable downturns, testing our resolve. Knowing when it's worth the effort to persevere or when to seek a new direction is a c…

Pitching Sucks. That's why our team is launching the Derail the Pitch studio accelerator in the upcoming weeks. Listen to this episode to find out several actionable tips on how to navigate the process and turn pitching into a strategic advantage. Want to engage with Tim and Joel directly? Join RevCommunity today. RevCommunity is the gathering of o…

Running a creative business is messy, for sure. But it’s worth it. Because a business is the path to unleashing your greatest creative work. You can do this. Want to engage with Tim and Joel directly? Join RevCommunity today. RevCommunity is the gathering of owners running the world’s leading studios. Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/ …

Is AI a threat to motion design? Wait, what is motion design? Is it becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our world? Is its own lexicon? What parts do education and community have to play? Attempting to answer these questions, our guest today is Justin Cone, the foundational motion design enthusiast, collector of sparkly pixels, and unabashed technol…

Reputation, personality match. vulnerability - are all definitely part of the decision process when we choose who to work with. This episode's guests are two people with whom our team would choose to work with over and over again. Ed Rhine, Owner and Executive Creative Director at SPILLT, and Mitch Monson, Executive Director of Partnerships and Cre…

Are you struggling with setting boundaries with bully clients? Do you find yourself constantly trying to please insatiable clients who demand more and more, even when the project is technically complete? If so, this episode of RevThoughts is dedicated to you. In this special edition episode, Tim Thompson shares a powerful parable that illustrates t…

On this episode of the RevThinking podcast we give you a taste of our RevThink Weekly Briefing series. In this particular Weekly Briefing, we discuss recent studio layoffs, how to navigate budget struggles without laying off team members in your studio, as well as the DOs and DON'Ts of the current financial season. Every Wednesday at 5 PM ET, Tim T…

For those hungry to learn, there are plenty of resources available to the business owner…But not for CREATIVE business owner. So where does a studio or production company owner go for help? In this episode, Tim asks Joel about his experience running his own studio… and how that story plays into the genesis of Studio Accelerator. Join via this link …

Meeting the entrepreneurs where they are and helping them achieve their bigger goals - that's the motivation beyond the Accelerators we're currently putting together at RevThink. The goal is to help creative entrepreneurs find the right questions for their business and give them a roadmap of where they should be heading. Apply to join Studio Accele…

In our latest RevThinking episode, Joel Pilger and Paul Mikhaylenko (a.k.a. Mikhay), the CEO of Bloom.io, discuss the startup principles of a creative business. If you're a creative professional looking to start your own creative business, this is the episode for you! We dive into the principles that lead to success, moving from a staffer to a free…

In this week's snackable conversation we talk about the often overseen difference between finding and handling growth in your creative business. Our hosts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson found ways to navigate through the ups and downs of scaling hundreds of creative studios. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for a while, pre…

Turning an impromptu discussion into a podcast episode? Right away! Matt Guastaferro, ECD and Founder at HUGO and Joel Pilger dive right into HUGO's delectable twist on the most iconic SuperBowl commercial ever. Their smart playfulness celebrates wit and irony, but also... starts up a meaningful dialogue. Ready for 2023? Click here to watch. --- Se…

Today, we're joined by two incredible entrepreneurs who had a dream and went on a journey for it. Literally. Meet: Roberto Maia - Partner at AevoTech and AevoStudio and Felippe Silveira - Co-Founder and Executive Produce at MOWE Studio Inspired and want to join Jumpstart? Accelerate your creative business in just 6 weeks. See all the details at rev…

Animation… broadcast design… motion graphics… mograph… motion design… Looking back over the past 30 years, our field has exploded, regardless of what you call it. In this veritable tour de force, I’m joined by futurists John LePore (formerly of Perception NYC) and Ryan Summers (IF, DK, Spillt) who argue convincingly that we are just getting started…

In our last Weekly Briefing of 2022, join Joel and Tim as they take a trip down memory lane and reflect on the wide array of topics we covered this year. What topic made the biggest impact on you? What are you looking forward to discussing in 2023? Let’s look back and plan ahead. Watch the video version here: https://vimeo.com/783803161/86be68172b …

In this episode Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le at BIEN introduce the concept of "inclusive motion design". They are taking a research-driven approach to understanding human behavior and challenging existing prejudices and biases through their work ethics and motion design work. So join us as we explore what sets them apart from the rest, how you can b…

FOMO is big and we all need to learn how to snap out of it. Think about it: you’re afraid if you focus on THIS, you might miss out on THAT. So you spread your bets. You play small. You put a little energy into a lot of different projects, opportunities, and problems because... You’re not confident which will actually pay off. It’s ok. No judgment. …

We hope you're listening to this podcast before things slow down in your creative business, so we can help you anticipate the future. If you're already noticing that the market is less responsive, though - reach out to us. We'll build a set of reports and routines that will prepare your business to identify slowdown indicators before anyone else. h…

At one time or another we’re all at a loss for words.That’s when you lean into an expert like Brittany Grinham… to find your voice.Or help your client find theirs.With a pedigree including brands Netflix, Apple, Target and agencies TBWA, Deutsch, and Saatchi…What else do I need to say so you do NOT to miss this episode?Ok then, what if I told you B…

Pitching for free is passé…Charging for your time is dead…Getting paid for your thinking (strategy) is the future…You know what this feels like?Our industry evolving. We’re growing up. Together.This RevThoughts is a snippet from one of our Weekly Briefings.Watch the full "Be More Agency" Weekly Briefing here: https://vimeo.com/revthink/bemoreagency…

This week we had a chat with our long time friend Nate Watkin. We spoke about how production became a major paint point in his creative career. And...how that triggered him to create Assemble - a tool that might be the solution you need to run the production instead of letting it overrun you.Have a look here: https://www.assemble.tv--- Send in a vo…

RevThinking: Having a Calling by Joel Pilger--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/supportJoel Pilger and Tim Thompson による

The Factors Method: this simple idea will revolutionize your business.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/supportJoel Pilger and Tim Thompson による

Your costs went up, so you raise your rates, right?Wrong.Set your rates based on the value you create for your clients instead.Listen to this 10-min RevThoughts episode every time you're writing a proposal.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

This is a special edition of the RevThinking Podcast, hosted by Advisor Emmett Armstrong and Community Manager Connor Thompson. They're talking about our online community of creative owners, the ones behind the world’s leading studios and production companies in motion, production, experiential, and sound.Membership is open to owners & partners of …

When it comes to sales, every owner believes:“We have a sales problem.”However, in our experience a SALES problem is a symptom of a deeper problem: MARKETING.We have good news. To finally solve this deeper problem, Joel has developed a 4-step method to create a simple marketing system that just works. (This topic is the current 4-week focus in his …

This episode we discuss The Factors Method and how it helps creative entrepreneurs project into their future while keeping the business viable and stay true to promises made to clients, the staff and yourself.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

RevThoughts: The Rug Pull by Joel Pilger--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/supportJoel Pilger and Tim Thompson による

How are you making time and space for your Genius?“I don’t need to focus!” said no creative business owner, ever.Ok so if it’s obvious that focus is critical, the next question is:“Focus on what?”The answer is to (1) first identify your Genius, then (2) consistently focus time and energy on those activities.Do that for 5+ years and you will become …

RevThoughts: Tesla by Joel Pilger--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/supportJoel Pilger and Tim Thompson による

“How much budget do we have left to spend?” is actually the wrong question. Producers / Production Managers: this snackable episode is for you! We dig into the most common production miscommunication to shine a light on ways to complete projects on-budget – with profit – every time.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

In this episode Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson share the game-changing Saleskeeping Technique and the way it develops creative entrepreneurs' internal confidence when connecting with prospective clients.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

This episode we're learning how letting go of the old strategies makes projects prosper. Cameron Woodward is the cofounder and CMO at Wrapbook, a powerful and easy to use platform for production management that enables producers to tackle onboarding, timecards, payroll, and insurance.Exclusive: Sign up for a demo using the link below and Wrapbook w…

The war in Ukraine seems distant… until it impacts someone just like you. Then it becomes much more real.Imagine one day you are a creative person shooting a comedy commercial, then the next day you become a soldier utterly obsessed with shooting your enemy. For Oleg Tomin, creative director at Kyiv-based creative agency BART&FINK, this is all too …

This is a snackable conversation between Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger about the biggest questions creative entrepreneurs should ask their clients in order to get access to their biggest challenges.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rev…

For this episode of the RevThinking podcast I am excited about this talk with Denny Tu, CMO at IMAX.We chat openly about things that work and don’t work in the creative client/agency relationship: pitches and presentations, the importance of understanding the difference between creative, strategy and commerce, as well as how to give “bad” feedback …

This content was originally aired as a live interactive session on the new platform “Fishbowl”.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/supportJoel Pilger and Tim Thompson による

Last week we agreed that January is a tough month: you’re setting big sales goals for this year… while staring at a big blank page labeled 2022 SALES PROJECTIONS. Can you feel the resistance? How do we get you over the hump and make progress?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/messageSupport this podcast…