A day in the life of a business owner

[@MrEddieNunez]

I came across your channel sometime two days ago and subscribed immediately after watching your first video. You come across very passive and extremely positive, motivating others who want to share the same success as you. In just two short days I’ve watch 90% of your videos. I live in NYC and working on succeeding just like you and many others. If you ever need any help, I would like to work with you just for the experience. No compensation needed.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks so much for the kind words and offering your help. I’ll keep it in mind. Send me a DM on Instagram also.

[@toolfinderhq]

Love Fantastical 2 - been enjoying your videos recently Scott - newbie to your channel! Keep up the AWESOME videos!

[@scottmckenna]

Agreed. Fantastical is great.

[@cttp]

You make me feel guilty. I should be editing for a client and I just watched your video ;) Back to editing!

[@EcuadorLive]

I've been a freelancer for 15 years and I really relate to a lot of your time management strategies, and I definitely took away some useful advice from this. Success/failure aside, these tips are also useful for preventing burnout as a freelancer, which has been my big challenge. Great content.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks a lot for the comment. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@cosminchiriac6456]

Hey Scott. You are such an inspiration and proof that if you put your mind into doing something, after hard work and commitment, success will come. It is so hard to find the motivation to pursue your dreams, especially when you are alone and trying to start from ground up. It takes a lot of self-discipline and will. God bless you!

[@scottmckenna]

Yup. I think that’s what is hard for people. You’re alone in the pursuit of the build at the start. Without accountability from others, a lot of people fail because they don’t work hard (whether they are trying or not). It’s why I think so many people are not cut out for owning the business, but should be a #2 in a company with someone who is.

[@Markadown]

Love your video, Scott and I LOVE behind the scenes stuff. Since I'm not full time in my business I plan weekly filling in all spots on my calendar with things I can do to move my business forward.

[@scottburrow8293]

Thanks for the advice. I work from 5:30 - 2:00 pm. I have a lot of free time. I have been spending a lot of my free time learning how to edit better in fcpx. But I do admit I seem to be spending a lot of time in that learning mode, these days. I enjoy it and I asked for it, so I am definitely happier, these days. I stepped down from playing guitar at church for a couple months, as I am expecting a grandson in the next 4 weeks. That’s going to be one well documented baby...;-) thanks for being you, we all appreciate you!!!

[@scottmckenna]

Congrats on the upcoming grandson, that's super exciting. Capture as much as you can.

[@LapaFilms]

Great motivation. I'm beginning to plan my schedule from now on. I'd be also interested in what software do you use to increase your productivity. Maybe topic for another video. Thanks for the video.

[@scottmckenna]

Good topic.

[@EastonBennett]

What calendar app?

[@BSupremeNetwork]

I appreciate you showing us the other side of film production. I am now trying to go full time as a video producer. These videos are extremely helpful. This is one of the elements I have been trying to perfect. Balancing a a good workflow is important to ensure we are productive. Thank you Scott! Please keep them coming.

[@scottmckenna]

So glad you like them.

[@ChrisMcGarahanJunior]

Cool video Scott. Like your soundtracks a lot. Keep up the great work! 🙌

[@meha7819]

Love the content on this channel

[@scottmckenna]

Hey thanks.

[@adavidstroud]

YES! “Always work to be done.” Thanks Scott! Some good tips and motivation for being productive, even as simple as scheduling and filling your calendar for the next day, and sticking to it (or at least trying it and seeing how you need to adjust depending on what’s realistic, rather than just making it up as you go along). Going to do better at this, thanks again for sharing 👊🏻

[@singsong7533]

Busy people always can get things done. I find when I fill my schedule, I can be much more productive. When nothing is scheduled, it is easy to procrastinate.

[@joshzaring]

Very good tips. I feel that sticking to schedules is really the only way. Being self employed, especially with a home office, you have to make sure friends and family understand how serious your schedule is too. I struggle with getting people to realize that I am in fact working, which is hard. I’m really surprised at how much reverb that room still has with all the acoustical foam. You may want to put some 3” acoustical foam on the ceiling above the filming area.

[@scottmckenna]

Yes, that's a great point. It's important to realize people need to know your learning as well. I only have foam covering 2 of the 4 walls, and not the ceiling. It was designed to dampen it a bit without completely changing the whole look of the room. I wasn't able to cover 2 walls which is why when I'm facing the window (with no treatment) you're going to hear it even more. It's not perfect. Still working on some possible options.

[@joshzaring]

@@scottmckenna I know what you mean. The first studio I built back in my recording studio days was wall to wall treated acoustically and it was dark and UGLY haha,.... But it sounded great. More recently I decided to build small "gobos", acoustical foam fixed to a stiff backing, and they either attach to light stands or mic stands. I put them behind the lighting and camera and it helps a lot. Getting ready to build yet another studio and I think I'll keep it nice and clean looking like that with moveable treatment.

[@renthal971]

Learning a lot. Thanks, Scott!!

[@HFDWHALERS97]

Really great video, Scott. I'm a wedding videographer myself and I feel having a set routine is so key! Thanks for the great advice/inspiration!

[@bannermanmedia]

Inspiring stuff! Time to dust off my calendar app and begin to plan my days out properly, great message!

[@radimrapp8513]

Hi Scott, does anytime happens to you that you plan a day the day before and then the schedule does not go acording to plan?

[@focusonwhymedia]

Awesome Scott ! Thanks.

[@ulrickteissier363]

Hello Scott and thanks again for your video! What's your calendar app? I like the black color... Thanks

[@scottmckenna]

Fantastical.

[@ulrickteissier363]

Scott McKenna thanks a lot

[@ExplorewithSvetlin]

What apps do you use for your iWatch face?

[@davidgoodwin5442]

Scott! This video was for me! Wow did I need to hear this! Thank you for that motivational video!

[@scottmckenna]

So glad it helped.

[@randomartinson]

God bless you brother. I have a lot to learn from you on this compartment. Thank you for dedicating your time here for everybody and sharing valuable real life experiences in buisness.

[@scottmckenna]

Happy to help any way I can.

[@KubaKokot9]

How do you show your calendar on phone screensaver? Quality content, big fan of you Scott!

[@scottmckenna]

You can’t. Just notifications of events.

[@KubaKokot9]

That makes sense. Thanks 🙌 you inspire me so much to timeblock as a freelance editor, thanks!

[@produccionjarocha]

Excelente schedule! with which camera did you record this chapter?

[@steelbootrecords]

This is so encouraging thank you and God bless you

[@ermodegraaf]

He Scott, I am inspired by your motives. I am a film maker, but please don’t get over run by your need to inspire other people to do the same as you do. You are unique and you have gifts no one have. If I ever get married again, I would hire you, even I live in Europe. Show us some bts and we will love you for ever!!

[@scottmckenna]

Always trying to help as much as I can a. Lots more BTS coming.

[@creative_by_nature]

Thank you, I Needed to hear this now i have an idea of what to do to boost my productivity.

[@hernanberro]

Just the fact of not working wearing your pjs says a lot. Your level of commitment and professionalism is way up high. Gotta try that for sure 👌🏽

[@scottmckenna]

It’s important to always stay in the zone.

[@kjm16]

You are one of the best motivators! Which calendar app do you recommend for business? I'm using the default apple calendar but I feel like there are some things that could be better.

[@misfitsonamission]

STAY ENCOURAGED BRO !! God gives us all the energy and motivation we could possibly need !! What you're doing isn't easy .. but it's inspirational

[@thehumanstoryfilms4007]

Hey Scott, is your main editing computer a Macbook Pro with a 2nd screen? How does it go with all your longer edits?

[@scottmckenna]

macbook Pro yes. No problems at all

[@gavinwalters8749]

What is the calendar app you are using on your iPad?

[@scottmckenna]

Fantastical.

[@lucysilvestri6410]

hi! love this video, Im a 27 year old and I just started my business (Solomon's Wish Stables) I am here to ask you what more can I do to get myself out in the world for this business?

[@marcinszumowski6382]

What calendar do you use Scott?

[@scottmckenna]

Fantastical.

[@MUENTERMEDIA]

Good video with a very important topic Scott!

[@JihadPowell]

Thanks

[@mrnageswarao]

i am same as You, Thank You

[@BrendanKerins]

Great Stuff Scott, keep up the good work.

[@InuManiac906]

Love your channel Scott. I’ve been trying to literally watch every video you’ve make. You are extremely helpful. Quick question. Why do render you wedding videos out at 1080 instead of 3840x2160 when sending to MediaZilla? Thanks

[@scottmckenna]

Mediazilla doesn’t play 4K so no point wasting the space.

[@InuManiac906]

Scott McKenna Gotcha, but will MediaZilla’s help burn UHD or 4K to blu-rays? You are usually only sending the 1080 digital files through MediaZilla to clients right? Thanks for the response.

[@scottmckenna]

They’ll let you burn Blu Rays, but it’s not in 4K. The only place 4K is viewable to my clients is direct download, KZbin or Facebook.

[@IamMediaUK]

This guy set the record straight 👌🏽💯

[@fredd3.14]

thanks.

[@pigmintfilm256]

When I got to the end I was annoyed because I knew I had to then go do work again....

[@anthonyc1883]

Good morning!

[@yourdaddy3167]

Your videos are so relaxing!! Is your ultimate goal to hire more people to do everything for your video production company so you don't have to actively work on it anymore and continue to make full profit? And then just focus on KZbin and educational content?

[@scottmckenna]

Hire more people so I don't have to work on it? No that's not my mentality at all, I will always be working on stuff in the company. In terms of filming and editing all day, yes I'm definitely looking to do less of that for the business because I'd rather hire people who do it even better. My focus will never be KZbin and Education, though there will be a ton of that. I'll be hiring people to help make that content as well. More content equals more people, equalling more opportunity.

[@williamaeoni7896]

You have a cool life :)

[@cfwproductions]

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