142. How To Make F*ck You Money as Content Creator in 2025...

What's up Rock Nation, today is all about how to make more money as a creator. You asked, and we answered. Let us know what you think of our answers, and if you have any other questions, leave them in the comments!Subscribe to our new channel 505 Studios:https://www.youtube.com/@UC7nszFAFmzglJlVs8lNRgXA SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId25COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:30 - Intro1:12 - One Handed Crack2:42 - Chase has road rage6:03 - Our horse racing mini doc6:45 - Question 1: How to attract new freelance work10:00 - Question 2: Not inspired to create your own work11:15 - Question 3: Dream One Handed Crack Collab12:15 - Artlist13:46 - Question 4: How to get out of the trap of lowering your fees18:30 - Question 5: Biggest career mistake and what did you learn from it?20:41 - Question 6: Systems and processes for scaling22:31 - Question 7: Post shoot process25:10 - Question 8: Toughest point in your creative journey29:15 - Question 9: Struggling to balance a full-time job and media company30:53 - Question 10: How to keep climbing in this industry as an introvert33:38 - Question 11: How to raise your rates for current and new clients36:10 - Question 12: How to get rid of clients that keep asking for free work37:58 - Question 13: Advice to get collegiate media access39:07 - Question 14: How do I expand my business without stepping on other people's toes?40:29 - Question 15: What is the simplest way to organize making content?41:12 - Question 16: Where do you see the pod in 10 years?43:48 - Question 17: Best inspo for travel videos45:30 - Question 18: Realistic path to becoming a professional basketball/sports videographer47:09 - Question 19: Do you plan edits before/while shooting?47:49 - Question 20: Is it better to make content aimed at potential clients or followers?48:50 - Question 21: How would you go about networking for a specific niche?49:54 - Question 22: How to hire someone to help scale your business51:59 - Question 23: How to rebrand for 2025?52:45 - Question 24: Part-time job or fullsend freelance?53:08 - Question 25: Finances and taxes - How to survive as a freelancer?If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/