Scaling a Production Company? Don’t Do This First

If you’re trying to scale a video production company, one of the hardest decisions is knowing when to hire. Do you build demand first and risk burnout, or bring on a team before the work is guaranteed? In this video, I break down how to grow a production company sustainably, including when to hire your first employee, how to read real demand signals, and the simple math most filmmakers ignore when scaling their business. 🎯Download our FREE guidebook ➡︎ Steal These 35 Nuggets of Filmmaking Wisdom ➡︎ https://share.hsforms.com/2lvK7Jsj1QA... Stuff We Actually Use (Affiliate links support our channel): (Software) 70% off AUDIIO PRO: Use Link & SAVE70 https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affi... 10% off DEHANCER FILM EMULATION: Use code EARLYLIGHTMEDIA 70% off AUDIIO (music library): Use Link and code SAVE70 https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affi... (Gear) WORKHORSE CAMERA: https://amzn.to/4kVTTe3 LENS 24-70: https://amzn.to/3MQ8GdF LENS 70-200: https://amzn.to/4kVOvrj PRIMES: https://amzn.to/4l4b4KM GIMBAL: https://amzn.to/3MZ5dcZ DRONE: https://amzn.to/4tWnMPG TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/4rDV0BZ LAV MIC SYSTEM WE USE: https://amzn.to/4aSOXST SHOTGUN MIC: https://amzn.to/4qUDxDW MONITOR: https://amzn.to/4aLi6k9 GO-TO HARDDRIVES: https://amzn.to/46WMs0u GO-TO SD CARDS: https://amzn.to/3ZX7VTa LIGHTS - APERTURE 600d: https://amzn.to/46WMPYW LIGHTS - APERTURE 300d: https://amzn.to/4udVT5Z SOFTBOX: https://amzn.to/4b7xTts -------------------------------------- Affiliate links allow us to earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you!) and keep this channel going. Thanks for your support! Chapters 0:00 The Scaling Dilemma 00:29 Work First or Team First 01:59 Hire Yourself First 3:17 Know Your Survival Number 5:43 When to Actually Hire 8:16 Hiring math 11:44 What You’re Really Building Sign up for our weekly Newsletter ➡︎ No spam, just doc talk. ➡︎ https://2wr5n.share.hsforms.com/2rdz-... 🤔 Questions - Do you have questions or feedback about any our tips? Drop it in the comments! We will respond :) Here are the ways to work with us at Early Light Media (ELM) ============================= ⚡️Get on our freelance list ➡︎ https://earlylightmedia.com/freelance... ⚡️For Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ https://earlylightmedia.com/contact/ ============================= Connect with us on Instagram! ============================= IG: ➡︎   / earlylightmedia   ============================= Connect with Darren Durlach ============================= Website ➡︎ https://earlylightmedia.com/darren-du... IG ➡︎   / darrendurlach   ============================= Our mission at Early Light Media is to inspire change through the power of nonfiction storytelling and documentary film by producing it and teaching it. #earlylightmedia #documentaryfilmmaking #darrendurlach