405. Inspiring Unrivaled Creativity and Doing the Important Work! Guest: Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Jon Housholder
Release Date: 07/18/2024
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info_outlineJon Housholder is our guest!
Jon is the co-owner of Unrivaled Films.
He writes… directs… edits and produces critically acclaimed and beloved documentaries and docuseries for major streaming services and the big TV networks.
Unrivaled Films also creates viral music videos AND they’ve created some of the coolest TV commercials for big brands that have been shown around the world!
He’s won multiple emmys and he’s been able to interview and work with some of the biggest names in NASCAR, professional sports and Hollywood!
And… most importantly… he’s married to his dream girl (LIZ) and they two beautiful kiddos.
We’re going to talking CREATIVITY… FOCUS… TRUST… and going after BIG DREAMS!
Let’s do this!
MORE ABOUT JON HOUSHOLDER:
Jon’s Unrivaled Films: https://www.unrivaledfilms.co
Unrivaled Films Sizzle Reel:
UNRIVALED FILMS - SHOW REEL from Unrivaled Films on Vimeo.
Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonhousholder
Unrivaled Films in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unrivaled.films
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Minute By Minute:
- 0:02 Welcome to Episode 403! Mitch Matthews introduces the episode and topics.
- 1:27 How To Save On EncouragerCon Tickets! Details on EncouragerCon focus areas: reach, revenue, and rest.
- 4:01 Guest Introduction: John Householder Introduction of John Householder, co-owner of Unrivaled Films.
- 5:57 Current Projects and Short Film: The Jukebox Discussion on current projects and the narrative short film, The Jukebox.
- 10:58 Focus in Documentary Production Importance of focus in documentary production.
- 14:00 Editing Techniques and Maintaining Focus John's techniques for maintaining focus during editing.
- 17:18 Building Trust with Interview Subjects Methods for achieving authentic and engaging interviews.
- 25:00 Human Element in Documentaries Incorporating the human element to make documentaries relatable.
- 28:41 Working with Business Partner Jeff Schaefer Insights on John's partnership with Jeff Schaefer.
- 32:00 Origin of Their Business Partnership Evolution of their business partnership over time.
- 36:00 Taking Educated Risks Advice on taking educated risks and planning when pursuing dreams.
- 40:00 Nurturing Relationships in Business Importance of nurturing business relationships.
- 43:00 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Advice on starting a business and surrounding oneself with trustworthy people.
- 45:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest Takeaways and Action Steps Reflection on the episode and actionable steps for listeners.
NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
I loved this conversation! Seriously… LOVED it.
You could hear Jon’s passion! Plus, you can also understand why Unrivaled Films has had so many successes!
It’s a true DREAM THINK DO story! They are dreaming BIGGER… thinking BETTER and doing MORE of what they’re supposed to be doing! I love it!
Okay… so I am curious.
What’s something that resonated with you?
More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?
I want to hear from YOU!
Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!
And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!
Mitch