Running a 3D Modeling/Animation Business

Forming a business is more than just getting paid for a service or product. In this lecture we discuss what business entity you should form and how to go about it.

Forming a business is more than just getting paid for a service or product. In this lecture we discuss what business entity you should form and how to go about it.

There will probably be times when you need legal or accounting advice. While you can possibly figure this stuff on your own, serious business owners eventually seek professional advice.

As you will be potentially spending thousands of hours per year working on projects, getting your workspace right is absolutely vital to maximizing your productivity and output.

We all know that we need specific hardware and software for our businesses but did you know you might be able to write off these types of purchases on your taxes? I discuss this and more in this lecture.

You are your own brand, right? Well, maybe not but then you have a logo as your brand... right? I sort out branding in this lecture.

Platform is an industry buzzword these days but that's because it is increasingly important if you want exposure and good clients.

Social media isn't something you waste your time on talking to your high school buddies. Rather, when used correctly, social media can be a highly effective way to deliberately build out your platform and connect with potential clients and customers.

Brand is the passive process of honing your public image but what about active marketing? Enter: advertising

There are better ways to find clients than by cold calling or competing on freelance websites.

Having a warm lead on a project is great, but we need to plan our approach on this project to ensure that we actually get it.

Everyone markets but what can you do to take your marketing to the next level?

Getting projects are great but deliberate project management can ensure that you always satisfy the client.

There are thousands of ways to communicate in this day and age but we need to approach coordination on an individual basis with team members and clients.

Delivering files, sending and invoice and preventing scope creep are just a few steps in successfully closing out a project.

What makes you unique? How are you going to stand out against the competition?

The question of "How much should I charge?" is an important one that we tackle in this lecture.

Increasing productivity leads to higher profitability and more free time for you.

Business plans: important, even if you aren't presenting on Shark Tank.

Alright, enough of me talking. Now let's make a business plan!

Working hard is important but knowing where you want to end up is even more important.

If you want your business or freelancing to be successful your team will need to grow, even if you never have employees.

Freelancing may be better than having a job, but running a business is even better because we are now getting to the point where we are making money, even if we are sleeping.

I hope that you will connect with me so that I can watch you take your business to the next level.