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Should You Hire a Sales Rep?
Hear from a seasoned sales rep with a treasure trove of insights.
James Keblas
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Transform CRM Chaos into Biz Dev with Intent
If you’re still relying on spreadsheets and the email snooze button to do lead generation and client management, then you’re going to...
James Keblas
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Shaping the Future: Lessons From a DEI Internship Journey
Best practices for designing a meaningful DEI internship program.
James Keblas
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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[client side conversation] Biz Dev Real Talk with Anne Milan Alo
Get a client-side perspective on biz dev strategies and tactics for landing new business directly from brands.
James Keblas
Jan 25, 20242 min read


Should Your Production Company Go Union Signatory?
Becoming a union signatory is much easier than most people think, and sometimes cheaper than street rates.
James Keblas
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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[client side conversation] Paul Killebrew on Hiring Boutique Production Companies
Learn how to do business development from a client's perspective.
James Keblas
Oct 11, 20232 min read


The Boldness of Self-Promotion Lies Within Your Expertise
Learn why marketing your services is one of the boldest moves a production company can make.
James Keblas
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Specialization is Your Key to Success
Those who don’t develop their niche will continue to face the hurdle of competing in overwhelming supply.
James Keblas
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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[client side conversation] Your Process is Important to Clients
Your production process shapes the view of your abilities by showing logic, repeatability, and how you handle constraints.
James Keblas
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Why Company Culture Matters with Sam Kelly, Jr.
Learn why the concept of culture and radical inclusivity is a powerful position to grow a production company.
James Keblas
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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[client side conversation] Do Your Narrative Projects Attract Client Work?
Read this article if you believe that your narrative film work is a good business development tool to attract commercial clients
James Keblas
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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[client side conversation] Best Practices of Selling Direct to Brands
Learn best practices of selling direct to brands and specific details about what they want to hear to win their production business.
James Keblas
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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[client side conversation] Selling to Ad Agencies
Get an informative peek into what an ad agency is looking for in a production company partner to make their campaigns.
James Keblas
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Death to Corporate Video
Hear how one owner transformed from a financially strapped video production company to a profitable video ad agency.
James Keblas
Jun 3, 20232 min read


The Commercial Side of Film Production
I am excited to share that I will be taking over as host for the film production business podcast, Crossing the Axis.
James Keblas
Jun 3, 20232 min read
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