The Producer's Seat
The Producer's Seat is for church media leaders who are ready to stop reacting and start leading. Each episode explores what it really takes to think like a producer — and build a media operation that serves your church without burning you out.
The Producer's Seat
From Tech to Leader — Your 90-Day Roadmap
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Getting the job was the easy part.
In 1999, Dan landed his first media director role, confident in his technical skills. What he didn't have was the leadership ability to back it up. It's one of the most common gaps in church media — and nobody talks about it.
This episode is the roadmap Dan wishes he'd had.
What we cover:
- Why skill alone won't build a healthy team
- How to honor the past while leading change
- What to do when volunteers push back
- Why burnout usually isn't a gear problem
- How to speak the language pastors actually respond to
- The difference between adding operators and developing leaders
- How to build systems that reduce stress and increase consistency
- What it really means to play the long game
The takeaway: The title changes on day one. The real leadership work starts on day two.
Want to go deeper? If you're carrying the weight of production, people, and strategy, The Producer's Seat is a private advisory built for church media leaders like you. 👉 drwmediaworks.com/the-producers-seat
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