E5 | Ray Mills | RM Media, Life Forward

Bricks & Mortar Leadership Podcast

Kyle chats with Ray Mills of RM Media about his journey from a radio and television production major to founding his own videography business. Ray shares his experiences working with a Christian organization for 20 years, becoming the artistic director for the Heartland Film Festival, and creating 'Life Forward', a platform inspired by adversity. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship, the role of networking, the impact of technology in creative work, and strategies for enhancing business visibility through high-quality video content.
https://www.raymills.net/
https://www.facebook.com/Lifefowardlive
00:00 Welcome to the Bricks and Mortar Leadership Podcast
00:24 Meet Ray Mills: A Journey from Videography to Entrepreneurship
00:57 Ray's Early Career and Transition into Videography
04:04 The Challenges and Triumphs of Running RM Media
07:04 Exploring New Ventures: Music and Life Forward
13:27 The Power of Networking and Building Relationships
20:44 The Impact of Word of Mouth in Business Growth
22:46 Exploring Investment Opportunities and Networking
23:10 Introducing Life Forward: A Foundation for Growth
24:39 The Journey to Nonprofit Status and Team Expansion
25:21 Embracing Imperfection and Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
26:27 Navigating the Creative and Business Worlds
27:08 Personal Growth and Organizational Tools
33:46 Leveraging AI and Video Editing Tools
35:29 Mission-Driven Creativity and Impactful Projects
38:35 Mental Health Awareness and Artistic Expression
39:52 Maximizing Social Media Impact with RM Media

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