My 7 Year Transformation: From A Struggling Freelancer to Speaking to a Room Full of Aspiring Filmmakers

Written By Kyle Loftus

It’s crazy to think that just a few years ago I left my hometown in Mason, Ohio, with nothing but my car, a trunk full of clothes, and a camera.

Broke and with over $35k in debt, I moved to Orlando in pursuit of my dream as a filmmaker.

Back in 2016, I found myself working tirelessly as a videographer and editor intern for the Orlando Magic, clocking in over 80+ hours a week for a measly $7/hr. I was barely able to keep a roof over my head…every day was filled with fear and anxiety:

Could I afford rent this month?

How do I get new clients?

Fast forward to today, and I recently had the incredible opportunity to speak in front of 40+ people at Full Sail University. The topic? How to create and scale a successful personal brand as a content creator. It's humbling, and I'm truly grateful for the chance to share my story:

My journey from living in my car to making over $100K+ a year as a filmmaker.

The key to my success? Learning to automate my business, build/leverage a personal brand, and embrace discipline. I stopped investing time in things that didn’t serve me (partying). I started investing in my personal and business development. I hired a business coaches. I stopped moving with fear and started moving with confidence.

Here's a few lessons I’ll never forget that I would like to pass along to you:

  • Motivation may get you going, but discipline keeps you growing (discipline is the path to freedom)

  • No growth happens inside your comfort zone so go take risks (overwhelm = growth)

  • Work smarter NOT harder (learn how prioritize, delegate, and automate tasks as well as the biz)

  • Take action (procrastination and indecision is killing your growth, don’t be afraid to make mistakes)

Now, I'm on a mission to help five filmmakers experience a similar transformation in the next 90 days. Are you going to continue to sit on the sidelines?

If you’re ready to go full-time working with your dream clients, DM me "I'M READY." and I’ll reach out.

Kyle Loftus

At Kyle Loftus Studios We are a full-service creative agency based in the USA. We are dedicated to creating meaningful stories with individuals and brands on a mission to inspire positive change through strategic video storytelling and brand building.

This creative agency was founded on the principle of celebrating life and capturing its beauty through the lens of a camera. We’re a team of visual professionals devoted to excellence, the production of supreme media content, and commemorating the radiance of life. At KLS, we pride ourselves on offering creative ingenuity alongside unparalleled service at a premium. We are dedicated to nourishing your vision into exceptionally compelling content that delivers results. We value the relationships with our clients and are both morally and ethically committed to producing socially responsible-positive content that exceeds the vision of our clientele.

We specialize in helping brands amass a loyal following, clearly communicate their unique brand story, and significantly increase their reach and impact.

http://www.kyleloftusstudios.com
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