Press Record with Kellan Reck
Welcome to Press Record with Kellan Reck: a podcast where we dive deep into the stories of passionate creatives and daring entrepreneurs who have bravely left the confines of the corporate world to pursue their dreams. If you are someone who dares to take that small step towards your dreams, who dares to get started, who dares to "press record", then you're in the right place.
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Press Record with Kellan Reck
PAT HENDERSON: From Full-Time Employee to Successful Business Owner
Pat is the founder of Path-8 Productions, a Boston based video production company. Path8 focuses on telling your company or organization’s story through the power of video.
In this episode of Press Record with Kellan Reck, we discuss making the leap from full-time work to business ownership. Pat Henderson takes us through his journey, talking pain points of a starting a business, juggling family life and work, and leaning on trusted systems and networks.
Time Stamps:
The changing landscape of video production (00:00:00) Discussion about the evolving opportunities and potential in the video production industry.
Introduction of Pat Henderson and Path-8 Productions (00:00:23) Kellan Reck introduces Pat Henderson and discusses his role as the owner of Path-8 Productions.
Pat Henderson's career journey (00:01:25) Pat Henderson shares his passion for video production and how he transitioned from high school to college and eventually into the professional world.
Transition from freelance work to building a business (00:05:34) Pat discusses his pivotal moment of transitioning from full-time work to building his own video production business.
Early stages of creating a business (00:09:51) Pat shares insights into the gradual process of building Path-8 Productions and the challenges faced during the early stages.
Growth and management of Path-8 Productions (00:17:38) Discussion on the current status of Path-8 Productions, including the number of employees, ongoing projects, and client management.
Highlighting memorable projects (00:20:00) Pat discusses standout projects, including collaborations with the health commission and the colon cancer coalition for PSA creation.
Project: Impactful Work (00:21:21) Discussion about a rewarding and impactful video project focused on pre-interviews, script creation, and local and national impact.
Operational Excellence (00:22:20) Praise for the smooth operation of the video production company and a conversation about managing multiple projects without appearing stressed.
Evolution of Roles (00:23:21) Exploration of the transition from hands-on production work to people management and sales as the company grows.
Balancing Work and Family (00:28:48) Discussion about the challenges and strategies for balancing work responsibilities with family commitments, including communication and setting boundaries.
Mental and Emotional Health (00:33:10) Conversation about managing the weight of business responsibilities, mental health, and finding consistency in work.
Book Recommendations (00:37:24) Recommendations for two books, "The E-Myth" for business insights and "Steal Like an Artist" for creative inspiration.
Advice for Career Transition (00:40:03) Guidance on taking small steps, leveraging a full-time job, and the importance of networking for a successful transition into a creative career.
Networking and Career Growth (00:41:25) Pat discusses the value of networking, building relationships, and being flexible in the industry.
Business Advice and Networking (00:42:17) Pat shares advice on being flexible with clients, networking, and the importance of being nice to people in the industry.
Contact Information and Collaboration (00:43:04) Pat provides his website and encourages reaching out for collaboration opportunities.
Closing Remarks (00:43:49) Pat expresses gratitude for being a guest on the podcast and thanks the host for the opportunity.
Find Pat Henderson/Path8 Productions online:
Path-8 Productions on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/path8productions
Path-8 Productions Website - https://www.path-8.com/