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The conversation about the business side of the industry. For owner-driven studios in motion, production, sound, and experiential. © 2015–2023 RevThink. All Rights Reserved. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

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The Pitch's Silver Lining with Steve Viola at FX

September 12th, 2023

50:16

SVP, Design & Visual Effects at FX, Steve Viola, shares invaluable lessons gathered throughout his career in top-notch collaborations on both the …

Q3 2023 Accelerators

August 16th, 2023

26:55

These courses are intense. But knowing these programs have produced transformation for hundreds of studios and production companies like yours (see below), you can be confident they're worth it.

Pair with a RevThink …

To Persevere or To Pivot (The Weekly Briefing)

July 15th, 2023

20:33

Maybe you woke up this morning and wondered, can I keep doing this?

What can I do differently to change this situation?


Business is a lot like life itself. It has its seasons - the times of growth and prosperity, and …

How Good are You at Pitching?

June 30th, 2023

16:46

Pitching Sucks.
That's why our team is launching the Derail the Pitch studio accelerator in the upcoming weeks. Listen to this episode to find out several actionable tips on how to navigate the process and turn pitching …

Unleashing Your Creative Gift: An Encouragement to Founders

June 16th, 2023

6:42

Running a creative business is messy, for sure. But it’s worth it.

Because a business is the path to unleashing your greatest creative work.

You can do this.


Want to engage with Tim and Joel directly? Join …

Smartphones Are Passé and Other Revolutions with Justin Cone

June 2nd, 2023

1:02:37

Is AI a threat to motion design? Wait, what is motion design? Is it becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our world? Is its own lexicon? What parts do education and community have to play?

Attempting to answer these …

The Generosity Paradox with Ed Rhine and Mitch Monson

May 18th, 2023

48:33

Reputation, personality match. vulnerability - are all definitely part of the decision process when we choose who to work with.

This episode's …

A Feast of Lessons - The Parable of the Village Cook

May 3rd, 2023

12:38

Are you struggling with setting boundaries with bully clients?

Do you find yourself constantly trying to please insatiable clients who demand more …

Preserving My Team (The Weekly Briefing)

April 19th, 2023

28:16

On this episode of the RevThinking podcast we give you a taste of our RevThink Weekly Briefing series.

In this particular Weekly Briefing, we discuss …

RevThoughts: Where Do You Go for Help?

April 6th, 2023

21:18

For those hungry to learn, there are plenty of resources available to the business owner…But not for CREATIVE business owner.

So where does a studio or production company owner go for help?

In this episode, Tim asks …

RevThoughts: 2023 Spring Accelerators

March 23rd, 2023

10:44

Meeting the entrepreneurs where they are and helping them achieve their bigger goals - that's the motivation beyond the Accelerators we're currently putting together at RevThink.

The goal is to help creative …

Startup (Creative) Business Principles with Paul Mikhaylenko

March 8th, 2023

51:38

In our latest RevThinking episode, Joel Pilger and Paul Mikhaylenko (a.k.a. Mikhay), the CEO of Bloom.io, discuss the startup principles of a …

RevThoughts: Finding & Handling Growth

February 22nd, 2023

10:53

In this week's snackable conversation we talk about the often overseen difference between finding and handling growth in your creative business.

Our hosts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson found ways to navigate through the …

Poking the Bear with Matt Guastaferro at HUGO Creative

February 9th, 2023

24:25

Turning an impromptu discussion into a podcast episode? Right away!

Matt Guastaferro, ECD and Founder at HUGO and Joel Pilger dive right into HUGO's delectable twist on the most iconic SuperBowl commercial ever. 

Their …

Experts Travel: Two Case Studies of Leveling Up with Roberto Maia and Felippe Silveira

January 26th, 2023

44:37

Today, we're joined by two incredible entrepreneurs who had a dream and went on a journey for it. 

Literally.

Meet:
Roberto Maia - Partner at AevoTech and AevoStudio
and
Felippe Silveira - Co-Founder and Executive …

The End of the Beginning for Motion Design with Ryan Summers and John LePore

January 11th, 2023

1:02:27

Animation… broadcast design… motion graphics… mograph… motion design…

RevThoughts: Annual Virtual Holiday Look-Back Briefing

December 28th, 2022

18:34

In our last Weekly Briefing of 2022, join Joel and Tim as they take a trip down memory lane and reflect on the wide array of topics we covered this year.

What topic made the biggest impact on you? What are you looking …

InMoDe with Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le at BIEN

December 14th, 2022

1:08:54

In this episode Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le at BIEN introduce the concept of "inclusive motion design".  They are taking a research-driven approach to understanding human behavior and challenging existing prejudices and …

RevThoughts: End-of-Year Focus

November 30th, 2022

6:11

FOMO is big and we all need to learn how to snap out of it.

Think about it: you’re afraid if you focus on THIS, you might miss out on THAT.

So you spread your bets. You play small. You put a little energy into a lot of …

RevThoughts: Are We Slow?

November 16th, 2022

10:41

We hope you're listening to this podcast before things slow down in your creative business, so we can help you anticipate the future.  

If you're already noticing that the market is less responsive, though - reach out …

Brand Therapy with Brittany Grinham

November 2nd, 2022

34:39

At one time or another we’re all at a loss for words.
That’s when you lean into an expert like Brittany Grinham… to find your voice.
Or help your client find theirs.

With a pedigree including brands Netflix, Apple, Target …

Assembling a Great Process with Nate Watkin, CEO at Assemble

October 5th, 2022

58:28

This week we had a chat with our long time friend Nate Watkin.
We spoke about how production became a major paint point in his creative career. …

Having a Calling

September 21st, 2022

30:52

RevThinking: Having a Calling by Joel Pilger

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What is The Factors Method?

September 7th, 2022

27:44

The Factors Method: this simple idea will revolutionize your business.

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RevThoughts: (When) Should You Raise Your Rates

August 24th, 2022

9:40

Your costs went up, so you raise your rates, right?
Wrong.
Set your rates based on the value you create for your clients instead.
Listen to this 10-min RevThoughts episode every time you're writing a proposal.

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Special Edition: RevCommunity

August 10th, 2022

22:15

This is a special edition of the RevThinking Podcast, hosted by Advisor Emmett Armstrong and Community Manager Connor Thompson. They're talking about our online community of creative owners, the ones behind the world’s …

Generating Sales with Marketing

July 27th, 2022

26:10

When it comes to sales, every owner believes:
“We have a sales problem.”

However, in our experience a SALES problem is a symptom of a deeper problem: …

RevThoughts: Dealing with Downturns: Two Sides of the Coin

July 13th, 2022

7:12

This episode we discuss The Factors Method and how it helps creative entrepreneurs project into their future while keeping the business viable and stay true to promises made to clients, the staff and yourself.

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Identifying Your Genius (Pre-Jumpstart 2022)

June 16th, 2022

27:24

How are you making time and space for your Genius?
“I don’t need to focus!” said no creative business owner, ever.
Ok so if it’s obvious that focus is critical, the next question is:
“Focus on what?”
The answer is to (1) …

RevThoughts: Estimated Future Problems

May 18th, 2022

6:48

“How much budget do we have left to spend?” is actually the wrong question.

Producers / Production Managers: this snackable episode is for you!

We dig into the most common production miscommunication to shine a light on …

RevThoughts: The Lazy Sales Mind

May 4th, 2022

9:32

In this episode Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson share the game-changing Saleskeeping Technique and the way it develops creative entrepreneurs' internal confidence when connecting with prospective clients.

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How Tech Supports Storytellers with Cameron Woodward at Wrapbook

April 20th, 2022

44:17

This episode we're learning how letting go of the old strategies makes projects prosper.

Cameron Woodward is the cofounder and CMO at Wrapbook, a …

One Creative at War: An Update from Ukraine with Oleg Tomin at BART&FINK

April 6th, 2022

41:07

The war in Ukraine seems distant… until it impacts someone just like you. Then it becomes much more real.
Imagine one day you are a creative person …

RevThoughts: Empathy Starts With Why

March 30th, 2022

16:33

This is a snackable conversation between Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger about the biggest questions creative entrepreneurs should ask their clients in …

Beyond the Kabuki with Denny Tu

March 2nd, 2022

50:03

For this episode of the RevThinking podcast I am excited about this talk with Denny Tu, CMO at IMAX.

We chat openly about things that work and don’t work in the creative client/agency relationship: pitches and …

How To Launch Your Own Business (Fishbowl Live)

February 15th, 2022

46:54

This content was originally aired as a live interactive session on the new platform “Fishbowl”.

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Saleskeeping

February 2nd, 2022

26:19

Last week we agreed that January is a tough month: you’re setting big sales goals for this year… while staring at a big blank page labeled 2022 SALES PROJECTIONS.

Can you feel the resistance? How do we get you over the …

Rate vs Cost vs Price

January 16th, 2022

28:51

This is a Weekly Briefing conversation between Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson diving into why is it so hard to get the difference right between rate, cost and price. This is also an opportunity to remind everyone that …

It's Not What You Pitch But How with Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson

September 12th, 2021

59:21

"Pitching in person is critical because passion and establishing trust are generally more important than your ideas." - Joel Pilger

This content was originally aired as a live interactive session on the new platform …

RECAST Executive Producing with Tim Thompson

August 27th, 2021

27:03

For this episode of the RevThinking podcast we are excited to 'go back'. We are going to be sharing what we call the "best of" episodes with you. Recasting the top episodes from that past one hundred episodes of the …

RECAST Intention In Motion with Joey Korenman

August 5th, 2021

1:22:23

For this episode of the RevThinking podcast we are excited to 'go back'. We are going to be sharing what we call the "best of" episodes with you. Recasting the top episodes from that past one hundred episodes of the …

RECAST Business Development with Robert Blatchford

July 31st, 2021

31:54

For this episode of the RevThinking podcast we are excited to 'go back'. We are going to be sharing what we call the "best of" episodes with you. Recasting the top episodes from that past one hundred episodes of the …

The Value Of Your Creative Firm with John Warrillow

June 23rd, 2021

46:42

You love running your creative business, so why would you ever exit? Author and Value Builder founder John Warrillow offers an unexpected, real-world …

The Seven Sins of Positioning

May 11th, 2021

20:05

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “The Seven Sins of Positioning.“

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What It Takes With PJ Richardson

February 24th, 2021

1:18:18

What does it take to run the thriving LA-based creative studio Laundry? The answers will surprise and inspire you.

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Be Nice, Stay Mighty With Darren Price

January 13th, 2021

1:00:51

Darren Price is ECD and Founder at Mighty Nice, the Sydney-based animation studio now recognized among the industry leaders in Australia for creative …

A Noble Mission With Ashley Kohler

December 16th, 2020

1:16:17

The day before the US Presidential Election – and on the heels of BLM and the ongoing COVID pandemic – Joel Pilger sat down with Ashley Kohler to discuss her journey as a creative entrepreneur.

Ashley is President & …

The Motion Awards LIVE

December 7th, 2020

34:24

The Motion Awards by Motionographer are shining a light on the people and work that comprise the best of the motion design community.

Tune in to the live event on December 10th at 8pm EST at

Simulating Possibilities with David Sheldon-Hicks

November 5th, 2020

59:41

"That's the bit that's been really interesting to me is, can we not sacrifice our creative morals for the sake of commerce? Can both of those things exist?" – David Sheldon-Hicks

In this episode of the RevThinking …

A Very Delicate Ecosystem with Erin Sarofsky

October 29th, 2020

1:13:23

“It’s a very delicate ecosystem but really my job as the owner is to make sure the company is healthy. It’s almost like a child or a person that I am caretaker of.” – Erin Sarofsky, Sarofsky

In this episode of the …

The Story Arc of a Studio with Jay Grandin

October 16th, 2020

1:11:57

“The studio has a story arc, and then every project is its own story arc, and your relationship with that client is a story arc, and then you have a bunch of staff that have their own story arc. And I think that with …

When the Pirates Become the Navy

October 1st, 2020

26:26

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “When the Pirates Become the Navy.“

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Sometimes I Don't Want To Be The Owner

September 2nd, 2020

32:04

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “Sometimes I Don't Want To Be The Owner.“

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Time To Fire Your Mom

August 26th, 2020

12:42

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “Time to Fire Your Mom.“

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Neuromarketing with Nina Stanley

August 19th, 2020

1:04:52

“How can I as a marketer ignite the pathway – that I want – when somebody is reacting to my fill-in-the-blank?'” – Nina Stanley

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger sits down with CCO and …

The Interest to Intent Chasm

August 7th, 2020

36:25

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “The Interest to Intent Chasm.“

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The Creative Thinker with Claudia Mayer

July 22nd, 2020

56:27

"With creatives something I hear quite often is that they don't like sales. By rephrasing it we can say, 'let's do some matchmaking and see if we match'. " - Claudia Mayer

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel …

Recapping REVOLVE

July 13th, 2020

26:16

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “recapping revolve.“

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Promax Goes Virtual with Steve Kazanjian

July 1st, 2020

40:12

"Although sometimes it doesn't seem like it, there is enough work to go around for everyone and all of us are made better by connecting with each other, building out the community...and supporting each other grow and …

Making Social Media Dragons with Dot Lung

June 16th, 2020

37:55

"It's not just about posting its about  networking with your community. The more relationships you build the more opportunities you will have access to." - Dot Lung
In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger …

Distribute Yourself with Richard Moore

May 27th, 2020

50:59

"They are sitting there on epic talent and although it's a sweeping generalization a lot of them love being in their zone of creating and for many they need to distribute themselves before they can even sell more." - …

Staying Safe Vs. Opening Up with Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson

May 20th, 2020

34:42

"But also be a leader, don't just accept it. I do think there's part of this that's politically charged and I want people to think beyond the …

June Is Coming

May 19th, 2020

32:14

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “June is Coming.“

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Digital Design Days Online with Filippo Spiezia

April 23rd, 2020

27:42

"It's very important to find a place where we all come together and talk about the things that we love to do. I'd like people to be happy and inspired for a few hours instead of thinking about what's happening in the …

Maintaining Independence with Joanne Chan

April 16th, 2020

52:08

"It's about elevating the people along with you and trusting them. Because you can't do everything on your own. If you do that you'll never grow." – Joanne Chan
In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger …

How Not Who

March 4th, 2020

24:13

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “How not Who.“

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Spatial Storytelling with Nasya Kamrat

February 27th, 2020

44:49

"The number of impressions is super integral to the success of an experience. For us it's actually the number of lasting impressions that really matter." – Nasya Kamrat
In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel …

Climbing The Value Pyramid

February 12th, 2020

20:49

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “Climbing the Value Pyramid.“

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Nodefest with James Cowen

February 5th, 2020

37:20

“It’s very important to connect with people – whether it leads to new business or not – just for your mental well being. So it’s really important to get out and celebrate.” – James Cowen

In this episode of the …

If You Don't Design Your Career with Ryan Summers

January 31st, 2020

1:05:33

"The entire lifeline of this whole industry… no one has finished it yet… so we are all imposters, to a degree." – Ryan Summers

In this episode of the …

What Do You Do

January 8th, 2020

32:17

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “What Do You Do.“

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Beyond Projects to Problems with Justin Andrews

December 11th, 2019

56:23

“The idea is to think in the client’s shoes. It’s beneficial for us – but it’s far better for the client – to have the engagement stripped down into phases, because it just eliminates so much risk.” – Justin Andrews

In …

Experts Travel

November 26th, 2019

19:24

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “Experts Travel.“

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The Emerging Content Agency with David Flanagan

November 13th, 2019

43:44

"Ready, fire, aim. Just getting on building momentum. You're ready enough, fire into action and then you build enough expertise around you to figure out what the true aim is.'" – David Flanagan

In this episode of the …

End Of Decade Goal Setting

November 6th, 2019

28:37

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “End of Decade Goal Setting.“

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Diet and Exercise with Emmett Armstrong

September 25th, 2019

54:25

"It always makes my day when I see a response from some gigantic company like the senior marketing manager at Pepsi co. will respond to a client and say, "Wow this is such a great timely email - we have a project that …

Is Greatness a Goal or a Byproduct

September 18th, 2019

24:50

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “Greatness: goal or byproduct.“

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Intention In Motion with Joey Korenman

September 5th, 2019

1:25:00

“All I need is my family, a bottle of wine, and some warm weather, and I’m happy.” – Joey Korenman

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel …

The False Dichotomy

September 3rd, 2019

31:00

This week on RevThoughts Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss “running your business vs. living your best life.“

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Getting Outside the Box with Justin Barnes

August 22nd, 2019

1:07:48

"When you know the box, it's a lot easier to think outside of it." – Justin Barnes
In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger speaks with Justin Barnes, founding partner and creative director at VERSUS.  …

The Creative Destruction of OTT with Michael Smith

August 8th, 2019

1:01:51

"'These are the places the growth is going to be and it's not the traditional cable networks anymore so now I need to pivot my business and talking to these people about how I can help them meet their business goals." – …

Marketing Is Not For Quitters

August 7th, 2019

34:10

RevThought episode 005, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between Joel Pilger, Tim Thompson, and impromptu guests. Our topic is “Marketing is not for quitters."

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The Most Interesting Project with David Schwarz at HUSH

July 24th, 2019

1:16:17

"Oh man everyone's so happy here it's such a cool place to work; but when push came to shove and hard decisions had to be made, that culture …

Profit vs. Margin

July 19th, 2019

25:53

RevThought episode 004, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between Joel Pilger, Tim Thompson, and impromptu guests. Our topic is “Profit vs. Margin.”

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Annual Promax Roundtable 2019

July 12th, 2019

57:38

"If you can't get me in the first two seconds, I'm just going to tap out!" – Rita Drucker, Snapchat
In our third annual PromaxBDA Roundtable Podcast, Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger have a conversation with two amazing …

Reactive vs. Proactive

June 22nd, 2019

37:50

RevThought episode 003, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between Joel Pilger, Tim Thompson, and impromptu guests. Our topic is “Reactive vs. Proactive.”

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RevThinking Takeover with Marcel Ziul

June 19th, 2019

1:56:17

“We only know the answers because we are looking for those questions with you.” – Tim Thompson

Now for something completely different: in this …

Creativity, Love, and the Power of Ideas with Richard Holman

June 12th, 2019

1:06:01

"One of the great things about being a creative in the twenty first century is that most things are being done already. There's a certain way of doing things, and once you understand the codes and conventions, then you …

The Rise of Consultancies as a Creative Force with Matt Taylor

May 31st, 2019

49:52

"When I came in, narratives were rousing battle poems that got lost in a powerpoint deck that just got filed away. But I think right now and what we are trying to do is to be able to translate that into things that can …

The Fight to Leave a Mark with Andre Foster and Guy Allen

May 23rd, 2019

51:22

“To be honest with you, there’s like hundreds of thousands of other motion graphics studios that does what we do… and I think… when you start to understand the why of why you’re doing what you’re doing, that’s what …

Marketing Is Not A Website

May 14th, 2019

42:00

Introducing RevThoughts, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between Joel Pilger, Tim Thompson, and impromptu guests. Our first topic is “Marketing Is Not A Website.”

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Wishing And Snapchatting

May 11th, 2019

38:36

RevThought episode 002, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between Joel Pilger, Tim Thompson, and impromptu guests. Our first topic is “Wishing and Snapchatting.”

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Beyond the "Pick Me!" Phase with Dallas Taylor

May 3rd, 2019

1:22:27

"We all didn’t necessarily get into this to only do client work… A graphic designer didn’t start drawing at 5 years old and love that for their …

Profile Of The Creative Entrepreneur with Yann Lhomme

April 17th, 2019

1:03:29

"We go through that creation process, we look at what's there...so we know exactly what's going on. We know the trends, we know what works, we know what doesn't work, and we know what brand is doing what." – Yann …

Our Issue With Hourly with Jonathan Stark

April 8th, 2019

1:23:36

"The question I really wish they would ask is, "Should I even charge by the hour?" To me it's like a collective hallucination that this is the way …

Check Your Briefs with Tim Hughes

March 23rd, 2019

55:41

"What is it that makes you as the brief writer, what bit of yourself do you put into? Because otherwise it's just a flat piece of paper that could …

Profile Of The Creative Entrepreneur with PJ Richardson

February 26th, 2019

50:55

"So there's an underlying theme here to all of this, I've just given up on caring about looking stupid and/or failing...I have no qualms trying and then adjusting." – PJ Richardson

In this episode in our Profile of the …

The Sales Translator with Carolyn Hill

February 6th, 2019

45:25

"Coming up with the best solution for the visual problem is always going to be your best bet and if you lose the job…you lost it because the other …

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Brian Tolleson

January 24th, 2019

1:01:53

"One of the things I learned in building Bark Bark was that the more specialized we could be, the more successful we were going to be." – Brian …

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Heather Roymans & Justin Kanner

January 3rd, 2019

59:30

"What we want to do basically is take all of our expertise, professionalism, and technology but put our 15 year-old passion into it." – Justin Kanner

Andrew Rosen - Earthquakes

December 27th, 2018

43:51

"I look at the digital video marketplace through the supply chain and the thing that I think about that I think is missing in all of digital media publications, is writing from the perspective of, "Okay something …

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Chris Do

December 14th, 2018

1:05:52

"There's no cause without capital and capital is what fuels it." - Chris Do

In this episode in our Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur series, Joel Pilger speaks with Chris Do at the Futur.

In this episode in our Profile …

Overview of the 7 Ingredients

November 29th, 2018

37:44

"The seven ingredients really to us - and the reason why we have a facebook group called the seven ingredients, why we refer to it so much - is to …

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Robert Burroughs & Masha Rastatourova

November 2nd, 2018

55:17

"I often times still look at other companies that I hold in high regard and I go to their about page and it's like ad libs for creatives." – Robert …

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Heather Roymans and Justin Kanner

November 1st, 2018

1:00:09

"What we want to do basically is take all of our expertise, professionalism, and technology but put our 15 year old passion into it." - Justin Kanner

Who is RevThink? The Avocado Toast Episode

October 17th, 2018

31:11

“I just want to help people. So we find problems and tie you guys in and we start figuring it out.” –  Tim Thompson

In Episode 55 of the RevThinking podcast, the RevThink team is gathered together for avocado toast and a …

GMUNK - Fit Into Happiness

October 4th, 2018

46:32

“Whenever I start getting good at something I completely turn the other direction and somewhere else, and that’s because I don’t want to fit into a …

A Fresh (Career) Agenda with Tim Thompson

September 20th, 2018

34:50

“As I got older, less and less of my friends were sticking around; it was like they couldn’t retain their career in such a way that they could make a …

Everyone Has A Sales Problem with Joel Pilger

September 6th, 2018

33:02

“'If we could just do a great project like that then clients would want to hand us more great projects... because great work begets great work. …

How I Moved Into Content with Neil Berkeley

August 16th, 2018

56:37

“When I made my first documentary I didn’t know I was making content… I just wanted to make it.” - Neil Berkley

In episode 51 of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger talks with Neil Berkeley at Future You Media about the …

The Four Stages of a Creative Career with Tim Thompson

August 1st, 2018

27:44

“Look around and see what opportunities there are, and then learn about it; educate yourself. The only risk in life is for the uneducated.” - Tim Thompson In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, we listen in on a …

Win the Client, Not The Pitch with Marko Pfann

July 10th, 2018

54:31

“That was one of those moments when I was thought okay, there might be more to pitching than just coming up with a great idea, having a great pitch deck, and doing a stunning presentation in front of the clients.” - …

Promax Annual Roundtable Podcast 2018

June 21st, 2018

1:00:41

"Data can't be everything and it's not predictive of future habits; it shows you where people have been but it doesn't show you where people are …

Addicted to the Big Reveal with Blair Enns

June 14th, 2018

44:56

“By paying some attention to your pricing strategy, it’s actually the easiest way to dramatically increase your profits. There’s really nothing else you can do that is so simple to drive bottom-line performance.” - …

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Kelli, Kendra, and Nika

June 7th, 2018

44:46

“Part of the reason I think that we've been so successful as a young studio is we all really value our point of view and our reputations as …

It's Time to Make Our Industry Stronger with Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson

May 31st, 2018

26:05

“I predict there is something coming. There is going to be a movement happening within our industry.” - Tim Thompson

In this 45th episode of the …

The Person Behind the PopUp with Carlos El Asmar

May 25th, 2018

39:59

“I think it’s time to bring the community together in a space; so they can meet each other, and interact, and party, and get inspired.” - Carlos El Asmar

In this 44th episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger …

The Business of Expertise with David C. Baker

May 17th, 2018

49:21

"There's so little connection between how creative a firm is and how successful they are as a business. If anything, there might be an inverse …

The Story Your Finances Are Telling with Jason Fletcher

May 2nd, 2018

46:02

If you were to imagine your creative firm like driving a car, you as a business owner need to be able to see what’s coming at you in real-time. You …

Balancing Data with Intuition with Jim Read

April 25th, 2018

46:29

Jim Read is a creative director with deep experience on the TV network side as a client, as well as on the agency side as a creative leader.

Jim's experience includes stints at CMT, AMC, and his current position at …

Filmmakers Need to be Creative Entrepreneurs with Jordan Brady

April 4th, 2018

1:04:38

In this 40th episode of the RevThinking podcast, RevThink’s Joel Pilger is the guest on Jordan Brady's Respect the Process podcast discussing the idea that Filmmakers Need to be Creative Entrepreneurs.

In this candid …

The Nonstop Network TV Pivot with Michael Waldron

March 7th, 2018

34:10

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger talks with Michael Waldron – senior VP and creative director of art and design at Nickelodeon. Get ready to walk a mile in the shoes of a busy TV exec.  You might …

The Power of Creative Networks with George Olver

February 21st, 2018

31:01

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger speak with George Olver, co-founder at Movidiam.

If you haven’t heard of Movidiam, get ready to hear about the creative network that allows brands, …

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Josh Norton

January 12th, 2018

1:06:18

In this next episode in our Profiles of the Creative Entrepreneur series, we interview Josh Norton, owner and ECD at the NYC-based motion design studio Bigstar.

In this series we are interviewing inspiring creative …

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Gareb Shamus

December 19th, 2017

49:39

To kick off off our new “Profiles of the Creative Entrepreneur” series, Tim Thompson sits down for a conversation with Ace Comic Con CEO, investor, and fine artist Gareb Shamus. Gareb shares with us his journey, his …

Compassionate Capitalism with David Meltzer part 2

December 6th, 2017

36:42

This podcast is part one of a conversation with David Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO at Sports1Marketing. David is an executive, author, and humanitarian best known for his work in the field of sports marketing. He is a …

Compassionate Capitalism with David Meltzer part 1

November 9th, 2017

29:28

This podcast is part one of a conversation with David Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO at Sports1Marketing. David is an executive, author, and humanitarian best known for his work in the field of sports marketing. He is a …

COLLIDER Debrief And The 5 Shifts

October 24th, 2017

24:05

RevThink consultant debriefs the COLLIDER Conference in Chișinău, Moldova in addition to sharing his thoughts on THE 5 SHIFTS that evolving creative …

Creative Entrepreneurs with Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson

October 12th, 2017

36:18

This episode of the RevThinking podcast is a departure from the norm because, well, Joel Pilger doesn't have a guest because today, Joel – along with Tim Thompson – are the guests in an interview with Paige Albiniak …

Getting Inside Your Clients' Minds And Brands with Lorey Zlotnick

September 27th, 2017

36:25

In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Joel Pilger talks with Lorey Zlotnick, consultant at Zequity Marketing, about what separates good …

Promax Annual Roundtable

August 8th, 2017

1:16:26

In our first annual PromaxBDA Roundtable Podcast, Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger have a conversation with five amazing guests: Alberto Scirocco, Josh Norton, PJ Richardson, Lorey Zlotnick and Patalia Tate. 

Back in June in …

Getting Into Content Development with Patrick Jager

June 23rd, 2017

29:24

Patrick Jager is a content consultant at RevThink. In this episode, Joel Pilger and Patrick talk about getting into Content development.
Patrick has …

Awards with Caitlin Hornshaw and Ashley Tolusic

June 7th, 2017

37:43

Caitlin Hornshaw and Ashley Tolusic from Brave Dog join the show to discuss awards. Brave Dog is a company that specializes in helping companies …

Creative Entrepreneurs at PromaxBDA with Steve Kazanjian

May 23rd, 2017

49:58

Steve Kazanjian is President & CEO at PromaxBDA, the global community of marketers and creatives in the media & entertainment industry.

Steve has a heart for the creative agencies. On the RevThinking podcast, …

Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Ryan Bramwell

April 27th, 2017

34:48

Ryan Bramwell is Owner / CD of Denver-based motion design agency Spillt. In this first of a series, Ryan and Joel explore the Seasons of the Creative Firm: the dreams, the challenges and the successes.

Celebrating …

The Entrepreneurial Formula with Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson

April 14th, 2017

9:35

Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger discuss the Entrepreneurial Formula: Needs + Resources = Solutions. What are the origins of the formula and what does …

Creative Entrepreneurs Conference On Marketing And Positioning with Joel Pilger

February 7th, 2017

18:27

RevThink consultants Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss Creative Entrepreneurs, the regular gathering of agency/studio owners, consultants and …

The Production Report with Tim Thompson

January 4th, 2017

28:49

RevThink consultant Tim Thompson continues our series "The Six Reports Every Studio Should Be Running." In this episode, Joel Pilger interviews Tim …

Why Small Studios Rule with Maria Rapetskaya

December 21st, 2016

51:19

Maria Rapetskaya is Creative Director and Founder at Undefined Creative in NYC. After writing a popular article entitled "Why Small Studios …

Reverse-Engineering Content with Patrick Jager

December 8th, 2016

24:43

Patrick Jager is a content consultant at RevThink and Core. In this episode, Joel Pilger interviews Patrick on the topic of how content is changing… …

Business Development with Robert Blatchford

October 19th, 2016

33:44

Robert Blatchford is a brand strategist and management consultant at Makebrave. In this episode, Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson interview Robert to get …

Announcing Jumpstart with Joel Pilger

October 12th, 2016

23:40

Joel Pilger is a consultant and industry influencer at RevThink. In this episode, Tim Thompson interviews Joel as together they announce Creative …

The Six Reports | 1: Sales

September 26th, 2016

15:36

Tim Thompson is the founder and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, Joel Pilger interviews Tim to discuss how the 6 Reports help …

Preparing for the Slow Season with Tim Thompson

September 20th, 2016

19:18

Tim Thompson is the founder and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. As a follow up to an article written by Tim on the RevThinking blog, Joel …

Examples of Why Small Studios Struggle with Joel Pilger

September 15th, 2016

25:30

RevThink consultant Joel Pilger joins Tim Thompson to discuss real-world examples of why small studios struggle. Instead of growing your small studio …

Why Small Studios Struggle with Joel Pilger

August 10th, 2016

14:53

RevThink consultant Joel Pilger is passionate about teaching the next generation of small studios in motion, animation and production.

Running a …

The Big Shift and What It Means to Agencies with Tricia Melton

July 27th, 2016

35:34

Tricia Melton is a brand strategy and marketing consultant with a stellar pedigree as an executive in the TV/cable industry. In this episode, Joel …

Cannes and the Evolving Client/Agency Relationship with Andy Baker

July 19th, 2016

41:45

Andy Baker is Senior Vice President and Global Creative Director at National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD. Andy runs "The Client Blog" where he confesses, "We hire many people to help us with our print, TV and …

"Investing" in a Project with Tim Thompson

July 13th, 2016

29:40

RevThink consultant Tim Thompson hates it when an owner says, "I'm going to invest in this project." We've all said it. But have we actually …

CATALYST Recap with Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson

June 20th, 2016

17:04

RevThink consultants Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger recap the entire week of CATALYST – the first ever program at PromaxBDA: The Conference devoted to …

The Secret Weapon with Coupe Studios

May 31st, 2016

21:44

Scott Roche and Eric Singer at Coupe Studios are top-notch experts who leverage the power of music and sound to elevate their clients' creative. In …

Announcing CATALYST at PromaxBDA

May 15th, 2016

22:11

RevThink consultants Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss CATALYST: Creative Entrepreneurs, a new workshop designed specifically for agency owners …

Preparing for a Big Live Action Shoot with Loretta Polizzi

April 21st, 2016

41:05

Loretta Polizzi is a line producer par excellence. In this episode, Joel Pilger sits down with Loretta to discuss how to approach and produce a big …

Your TV Show Doesn't Belong On TV with Patrick Jager

April 15th, 2016

44:36

Patrick Jager is a content consultant at RevThink and Core. In this episode, Joel Pilger and Patrick answer the question, "I have this great idea for …

Meet Tim Thompson part 2

April 13th, 2016

14:47

Tim Thompson is a consultant and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, Joel Pilger interviews RevThink's founder to learn about …

Meet Tim Thompson part 1

March 30th, 2016

15:16

Tim Thompson is a consultant and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, Joel Pilger interviews RevThink's founder to learn about …

The Commercial Director with Jordan Brady

January 26th, 2016

57:59

Jordan Brady is a commercial director at production company Superlounge. In this episode, Joel Pilger discusses with Jordan how many production companies and motion design studios produce commercials... but do not fall …

The Executive Producer Sales Process with Tim Thompson

December 28th, 2015

28:39

Tim Thompson is a consultant and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, Joel Pilger asks Tim the question: when your studio is ready …

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