How We Started a Production Company - Q&A

[@jptualla85]

You guys are killing it, after 15yrs of not doing video work and focusing on opening my own brewery to suddenly being called to do video work because of covid (hard pause on brewery). I appreciate seeing you guys build a business and sharing you passion.

[@JordanPulmano]

Loved hearing your story on the growth of your company! I have been a freelance DP for almost 10 years and have recently started a production company. I am signing a lease today on my first office space! I am excited and nervous so hearing how you guys have approached things throughout the years is super insightful.

[@themeankitty100]

Hey, it’s been 7 months since you posted this, just wanted to check in see how it’s going! Hope all is well

[@JordanPulmano]

@@themeankitty100 Hey man! I appreciate you asking. This year has turned into the absolute biggest and busiest year of my career. Ironically though it has kept me away from my office space for most of the time I have had it haha.

[@BSCGDC]

Knowing you two a bit, you undersell how hard you both worked to get where you are. There wasn’t any trick to the success of Threefold that I can see, just lots of hard work, strong talent and a dedication to turn out the best work possible. And being very nice people.

[@threefoldtv]

Thanks Jason, we really appreciate all the support you've given us since the beginning!

[@gravity_media]

The timing on this is perfect. I just rented my first space outside of home, 700 sq ft. I already have a bunch of gear, lighting and grip equipment. I felt it was time to grow! I hope I can grow out of this space in 6 months. One question I have is how to move to a higher “tier” of high paying clients.

[@paperdogmedia5137]

Congrats! I'm in a similar boat. How are you doing 1 year later? Enjoying that studio?

[@gravity_media]

@@paperdogmedia5137 Extremely rough. The hardest thing I have learned is that not having an editor will kill your production flow. I simply cannot keep up with the projects but am not making enough to hire an editor. On top of that it is really hard to find high paying clients in my area. My good paying jobs have all been out of state via other marketing companies that don't have a video production unit. Most of the time, my gear is sitting in a $300/month storage unit.

[@Visualshoot-q3c]

I love how you guys start from scratch

[@adeweesster4]

It was fitting that KZbin dished up a Savage C-Stand ad prior to me watching this. Keep it up gents, great stuff here.

[@jordansmith6100]

Love their channel! Lots of good info.

[@pe5erbarnes]

I'm just starting out: 1 man band, GH5, that sort of stuff. I've only had a couple of clients but lots of repeat work with them. It's so inspiring to hear stories of when you guys were just starting!

[@cinemackproductions]

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[@ReelFilmGeek]

Wow this video went by so fast, some really good info in there and looking forward to part two for sure. As someone who is at the point where they are looking into the idea of hiring on crew those parts were really helpful to hear. Wish there was more content like this talking about the business side of a video production company.

[@moncharle9534]

This was perfect timing for me to hear, I am just finalizing paperwork to sign an editor to my production house, and a business manager/sales person...have felt very intimidated by making sure they're taken care of but this was encouraging.

[@freddiehill1512]

2 years and already incredible progress! Top work guys!

[@janeisenbeton9030]

It's so nice to see this channel grow. I think you will hit 100k for sure!

[@ericallnight]

Thanks for doing this. Always interesting and a place for learning knowing how you build your business. I bet folks would be interested in hearing more in-depth on this. Good on ya. Keep it up!

[@mukhtarmustapha9531]

Great insights on this one guys.. hope to use this as inspo for the career journey.

[@threefoldtv]

Appreciate the comment ❤️ good luck on your journey

[@Skopefilms]

Please stop tricking my brain!!! Very nice and inspiring to have your full background.

[@karimhamza708]

Awesome videos, subscribed. I just started my own production company, and its definitely a scary thing. But after hearing your journey I am definitely inspired and more at ease. Thank you guys 👍🏼

[@threefoldtv]

Best of luck! And make sure to have some fun with it

[@kelvin9024]

Hahaha k I've seen this video before a while back... and now rewatching it I just noticed you guys switching seats and the moustache-less Caleb in a few spots !!! Literally got me laughing out loud in that 30 second intro 🤣🤣

[@JulioBHJ]

Gear reviews for literally everything sounds good. 👍

[@melankolikfilms]

Man, I just love you guys!

[@KevinFedde]

I'm in the process of building out my own personal lighting set currently, so I am always interested in lighting setups!

[@GriffinConway]

This is gold. Great stuff guys! Hope to see more of this series!

[@tamil_selvan-eaets]

Thanks for the Answers, It was more informative.

[@DarkCharles]

Would very much like a part 2.

[@clayterrell1580]

Thanks for making this! My friend and I have talked about starting our company one day but it's hard to know when the time is right.

[@threefoldtv]

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

[@clayterrell1580]

@@threefoldtv Woof...nothing like a good push off the cliff to learn how to fly. We'll see what happens this year.

[@tom_jenkins]

Thanks for sharing your story. I'd vote for Batteries and audio equipment for giveaways.

[@MammawezizweCreativeEnterprise]

Thank you!

[@WillRoyMedia]

Thank you for answering my question.

[@mwangomuntembakondolo]

Great video. I'm inspired.

[@hxllywxxdmedia]

Im based in South Dakota and definitely needing to put together a crew but its a big step.

[@TheStudioBusiness]

Great content guys! Looking forward to more like this. Not enough insight on YT currently about getting to the point you guys are at now!

[@OldManRoob]

Thanks guys ! Interesting to hear your story and lots of great insights 👍

[@IndieMusiCon]

Great job guys! Your story is very inspiring to me, I'm currently trying to grow my (very) fledgling production studio here in CT, and what you're doing is exemplary.

[@Pawcraw]

Awesome video! Definitely want more of these

[@PedroHofmann]

thanks for sharing your story. I just posted a video some days ago where I named your company. You gave me a brilliant idea with you costum made shelf (carpet). I have made this for my new tiny studio as well and this was the first thing I have made. Helps me every day. Love your videos. You could post some client work - really wanna see it. Greets from Austria

[@mumo]

This is quite insightful. I am working on building a team this year and I have been debating on getting permanent people vs on contract.

[@upliftstudios]

Any and all grip equipment including lighting equipment like Frames, floppy, c stands... What positions did you hire for? Looking at getting 2-3 people in my production company and not sure if I should go with all people with production skills or more on the editing/graphic design or marketing/sales department.

[@BarefootMediaTV]

love it! would love to see these more often.

[@kareemabulaban9456]

Grip gear would be rad!! Also what softwares do you guys use to run the business side of things

[@WillRoyMedia]

Lighting & tripods are my jam

[@Pablozwfootballinsider]

how much does your gear worth I just want to know all the way from Africa zimbabwe

[@JeffreyBoles]

I loved this video and would like to see more. What are some red flags to look out for with new clients? What are some signs of a really good client?

[@Kasaunjh]

Love the vibe . Cool video

[@ErikPelyukhno]

I just found your channel and I’m really glad I did, I love the information you provide as well as your demeanor. For a giveaway I’d love to have you review different brands of external monitors/recorders as well as pocket audio recorders.

[@JulesFredericNerestant]

1- any thoughts on adding non service work to you reel? Narrative? South Dakota Smear Campaigns? 2- How did you get by without the production truck? Does it have a nickname?

[@AFrameproduction]

Love the video

[@wildmanbeyond]

What if I wanted to have a remote production company at home? How would I do it.

[@robintielker9338]

I just found your Chanel.. I love the content!! I would love if the giveaways would be world wide.

[@mattewsdinelson]

Everything makes sense now.

[@MomentMediaSW]

Giveaway wishlist: Grip gear, lights/modifiers, audio

[@istiancabusas]

Do you know any guys from Tenfold?

[@ErisedMediaCo]

Monitor or good tripod/fluid head. Everyone can use those

[@Nathankinamorh]

Grip Gear Give Giveaway is is the way!

[@jethroalpuertofilms5810]

Very inspiring!

[@mannyromero5322]

Im new here. Thank you!

[@drakeroby2064]

one of the things I'm really curious about leans towards the legal and business side. You may have talked about it in the past, but since this is my first time seeing one of your videos I figure I might as well ask here. Did you file as an LLC or any sort of corporation when you were starting, and did you have any legal help in the beginning? I'm transitioning from freelancing with several prod. companies to starting my own company and am really looking for those first steps outside of gear and RTC.

[@andrewdileo]

Atomos Ninja V would make for quiet the buzz as a giveaway!

[@philk8807]

Whats your process for finding locations, actors and props that are needed in your videos?

[@AndyGwynnTV]

IRND filters! The good ones.

[@jaysonprice6425]

Why did you start a KZbin channel? Does it serve as a portfolio? Help future clients find you? Passion Project?

[@whoisclassic]

A ronin s gimbal will go a long way for me.....

[@jacobdoherty5075]

I would love an amazing flag and diffusion give away lol

[@andrewp3911]

Possibly a 3080 ti give away??

[@wildmanbeyond]

Don’t I need legal zoom or get a license for a production company.

[@DavidPeng]

at what age did you guys actually started chasing this passion?

[@orlando9666]

Hmmm... continuity doesn’t add up here lol

[@threefoldtv]

Lol we are glad somebody has taken notice! 😉

[@jaypwilsonjr]

The flip-flop editing style in the beginning of the video kinda discombobulated me. I'm also high as fuck so....

[@williamwells1862]

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