Hey everyone! I'm gearing up for what I think is going to be a really fun live Meetup this Thursday morning, and I hope you can make it. This week I'm going to break down exactly how I research a company before I ever reach out. We'll look at the "buying signals" that tell me whether a brand is actually worth pursuing, where I find those signals, and how I start thinking about a long-term relationship instead of just sending another cold email. We'll walk through the process live using a real company as an example, and I think it'll change the way you think about finding new clients. Thursday • 10:00 AM PT The Zoom link is in the Calendar. Hope to see you there!

Quick heads up—we’ve shifted this week’s meetup to Friday. Hope you can make it. This Friday we’re back with another Opportunity Lab. The goal is simple: find where the work is actually happening right now. This week I want to spend some time talking about YouTube and how the market is shifting. More and more, brands are building their own channels, investing in creator partnerships, and treating YouTube as real entertainment instead of just another social platform. I think this is one of the biggest opportunities for filmmakers right now. We’ll talk about why brands and creator-led IP are driving so much of today’s video market, where the opportunities are coming from, and what this shift means for filmmakers, producers, editors, and creative teams looking for what’s next. Friday • 10:00 AM PT See you Friday. Jonathan

Hey there! I’m so pumped to have you here, ready to connect with an incredible community of like-minded video pros. I’m Jonathan Del Gatto, and I’ve been in the video production industry for over 25 years. I built this community to help you level up your career, connect with fellow video makers, and build a thriving, profitable video business. Now, let’s get you started! 👇 NEXT STEPS: ✅ Step 1: Watch the Welcome Video to see how to dive in! 🎥 ✅ Step 2: Download the Skool app so you can stay connected on the go! 📲 - iOS App - Android App ✅ Step 3: Jump into our must-watch course: Positioned to win! 🎯 ✅ Step 4: Come back here and introduce yourself in the comments! ⬇️ - Your Name - Where You're From - What You Do ✅ Step 5: Set up your profile! - Add a profile picture 📸 - Welcome new members—we’re a super friendly community! 👋 - Post if you need help or can help someone else 🤝 - Share your wins in the Wins tab 🏆 - Be active—join our weekly calls and engage in discussions! HOUSE RULES: 🚦 🚫 No selling in DMs or posts 🚫 No spamming any tabs 🚫 No gatekeeping—if something is working for you, share it! This community is all about growth, collaboration, and success—so let’s make it happen! 🔥 See you inside! 👊🎬

Who’s joining us tonight at 5pm PT for the Client Pipeline Build workshop? We’ll be breaking down practical systems for finding and creating more client opportunities. Here’s the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86433439794?pwd=NK1bpIKOHDWzpMQ95TKE9aARJ1zsTS.1 See you at 5pm PT. -Jonathan

Quick reminder that our weekly Director’s Cut meetup is tomorrow at 10am PT on Zoom 🎥 We’ll be talking about why “great work” alone isn’t enough anymore, and how video creatives are starting to position themselves differently in this market. 🗓 Thursday, 10 AM PST on Zoom👉 Join here Also — quick heads up that the Summer Founder Sprint discount is still open ☀️ The 30-Day Founder Sprint is down to $500 for the July and August groups before pricing goes up this fall. Small group of video professionals.Real strategy to build a more consistent client pipeline.Actual implementation — not a passive lecture! July is almost full, and August still has a few spots open. More info here. See you tomorrow 👋 Jonathan