Confession: I've always been an extreme people-pleaser.  Why? Well, because I like to be liked, of course, as do most ...

3 Expert Tips for Successfully Managing a Videographer By Will Schultz, Thursday, March 31, 2022 7:30 AM Confession: I've always been an extreme people-pleaser.  Why? Well, because I like to be liked, of course, as do most human beings. Since high school, it's always been something I've been aware of. And this tendency was never so clear to me as when I was managing four videographers at Oneshot Media, my previous photo and video production company.  I would delegate to team members with the best intentions, only to realize that something or someone wasn't performing tasks the way I had intended.  Unfortunately, rather than addressing the situation early to avoid underperforming work, I would mentally ignore the problems. Initially, I wanted social approval more than managerial success, and the quality suffered. In the end, my avoidance became the demise of a couple of professional goals, as well as our video output. If you're hiring or managing a videographer for the first time, don't get caught up in wanting to be liked. Being honest and clear is more important — and your videographer will appreciate your candor.  In this article, I will share what you need to know to manage your videographer. Including the lessons I learned the hard way.  Below, I'll dive into: How my experience made me a better manager. Common communication problems you may experience working with a videographer.  Three expert tips for successfully managing a videographer. Let's get started. Read more »     Schedule a call with an advisor → Join IMPACT+ for free → 3 Expert Tips for Successfully Managing a Videographer By Will Schultz Confession: I've always been an extreme people-pleaser.  Why? Well, because I like to be liked, of course, as do most human beings. Since high school, it's always been something I've been aware of. And this tendency was never so clear to me as when I was managing four videographers at Oneshot Media, my previous photo and video production company.  I would delegate to team members with the best intentions, only to realize that something or someone wasn't performing tasks the way I had intended.  Unfortunately, rather than addressing the situation early to avoid underperforming work, I would mentally ignore the problems. Initially, I wanted social approval more than managerial success, and the quality suffered. In the end, my avoidance became the demise of a couple of professional goals, as well as our video output. If you're hiring or managing a videographer for the first time, don't get caught up in wanting to be liked. Being honest and clear is more important — and your videographer will appreciate your candor.  In this article, I will share what you need to know to manage your videographer. Including the lessons I learned the hard way.  Below, I'll dive into: How my experience made me a better manager. Common communication problems you may experience working with a videographer.  Three expert tips for successfully managing a videographer. Let's get started. Keep Reading  ⟶ Video Marketing: What Your 2022 Business Video Strategy Must Include By developing an unbiased repository of industry-specific educational video content, you can become the most trusted voice in your space.   Read more  ⟶ Video: Sales Enablement Content | Solving Inbound Ep. 6 In this episode of Solving Inbound, we're going to answer the question: What is sales enablement content? with special guest Kevin Phillips.   Watch now  ⟶ 19 Business Blog Topics Your Audience Wants You To Write About Take the guesswork out of which articles move the needle. Use these topics to create content that converts.   Read more  ⟶ Free Download: The Ultimate Inbound Marketing Strategy Playbook 2022 The 7 principles of inbound with the tools, checklists, videos and everything you need to drive unmatched results from your inbound marketing.   Read now  ⟶ Connect with us and share your They Ask, You Answer success stories with hashtag #TheyAskYouAnswer Sent with 💙 by IMPACT  IMPACT, 470 James Street, Suite 10, New Haven, CT Unsubscribe Manage preferences