Monday, April 28, 2014

Iron Fist Films Launch Part II

I've relaunched my original TeeSpring campaign this time with the official launch design. If you feel so inclined the shirt is only $20 plus S&H. 

The campaign can be found here: 
http://TeeSpring.Com/IronFistFilms

If you buy one let me know, you'll get;
1. I'll give you an (iron) fist bump next time I see you in person. 
2. You can pick my brain about whatever you want (screenwriting, etc). 
3. I'll retweet, share etc any campaign you have three (3) times on the platform of your choice. 
4. Add your name and link to the Iron Fist Films site. 
5. Shout-Out on Social Media.




- Dave

Monday, April 21, 2014

Two Steps Forward, One Step Backwards, Repeat

A wise man once told me that in every defeat you should do 3 things.
1. Learn a new skill
2. Network
3. Read a ton of books

1. Learn A New Skill
With access to the internet you have entire library's at your fingertips. You can learn vitally anything you want if you have the drive.
Access to some classes cost money while others including classes from MIT are free.

2. Network
Whether with an old associate or meeting a new contact.
When/if you plan on switching jobs don't send out a mass email. That's just spam. What you should do is target people who you've helped (hopefully) over the years.
The best way to network is when you meet someone is to help that person. Don't just give out your business cards or do the dreaded tactic of connecting on social media and then saying nothing (I get that all the time).

3. Read A Ton Of Books
You can either read books on your particular field (I guarantee you there are several) or you can read a wide variety of fiction and non fiction. 


Thanks for reading,
Dave

Sunday, April 13, 2014

The Beginning of the Beginning: Launch of Iron Fist Films

For the past few months I've been working on making my own film production company. On April 11th, my 30th birthday, I finally launched the company. 

I've hit a few roadblocks thus far and wanted to share with you the experiences and process as I go through it. I found this is the part I find in most books on start ups that is generally glossed over.. the up front dirty work.

So here we are... at the begining of the beginning. I was able to tweak and formulate my plan thanks to several people including Jason BruBaker, Guy Kawasaki, Tim Fargo, Aaron Lee and a few others I'm forgetting at the moment.
There's only one way to go from here...

Thanks for reading,

Dave