DLG Creative

I remember asking my boss to edit my boss to edit my 1st sizzle reel. I just wanted to a SHOT to show my skills. He said NO! He said I wasn't ready. I felt HOPELESS! The next day -- I QUIT! I knew, I had to take my career in my OWN HANDS. That was in 2011. And that was the beginning of DLG Creative #freelancers #freelance #creativeagency #creative #creativeservices #creativedirector #video #editor #career

The biggest leap of faith happens when a creative director hires a new freelance editor. Why? Because directors are artists and they're sensitive about their $hit. There's a vision that they're hoping you can bring to life. On time. Within budget. And without needing to hold hands. It's never about my vision. It's always about how I can fulfilled theirs. Think different.

Do you want to be in the top 1%? Here's the mindset you need to get there. Before you can be great, you have to be good. Before you can be good, you have to be bad. Before you can be bad, you have to try. You have to try. There's no other way. And if you can embrace the friction of being bad at the beginning... The sky is the limit. So start your engine. Put the pedal to the floor. And give yourself a shot today. Just Be Creative.

The greatest "hack" in productivity is writing your thoughts and ideas down. Something magical happens when you take the time to hand-write your plans, fears and goals. It just hits different.

I did not come to play - I came to DOMINATE. Not you - but your creative! ✅ Your recent shoot went great! ✅ The client approved all your scripts! ✅ And the creative is locked in! But -- it's a SUMMER FRIDAY and you haven't found an editor to start on Monday. You hit your regular editor contacts but your A-List is booked on other gigs. And your friend sends a text that says, "I'm OUTSIDE! Let's hit this beach up!!" In that moment, all you want is a couple of Mai Tais 🍹 and your banana boat sunscreen lotion 🧴. AND...to find a freelance video editor that's experienced, versatile and cost-effective. Luckily for you --- I have a solution. I'm a freelance video editor that delivers on-time, without any friction or frustration. I dominate projects so you WIN and get to the next level in your career. I'm a freelance editor you can trust to take the burden off your shoulders. So you can hit the beach and enjoy those Mai Tais! Reach out NOW so you can enjoy the beach LATER! Schedule your call here: https://buff.ly/3KSrIeP

Here's the #1 question you should ask a creative director during an interview. They love this one! ❤️ When you meet with a creative director or a show runner for a gig, most of the convo will be about the show, upcoming deadlines and workflow. As you get to the end of the conversation, they typically ask: do you have any questions? This is where you ask: 👉🏾 How do you want to feel at the end of our time together on this project? After you ask this question STFU and turn your listening ears on. Their answer is WHY they're hiring you. Their answer becomes your top priority. Yeah, you gotta be able to do what they're hiring you to do. BUT... Their answer to this question is the higher goal to which everything else becomes secondary. Remember this for your next interview. Think Differently.

If you're a Studio Head, VP or Creative Director this is FOR YOU! Sick of BUM JUICE video editors? Endless revisions? And missed deadlines? Let's say a new project hits your Slack and you need a freelance editor. Immediately, you think: 👉🏾 Where can I find a freelancer that's unique and creative? 👉🏾 Where can I find a freelancer that can adapt to our workflow and style? 👉🏾 Where can I find a freelancer that communicates in the style I WANT? I understand these concerns. And I’m here to help you. 💥 Here’s how I tackle those fears: 🎯 Uniqueness and Creativity: I'm the best editor you'll find when it comes to using music. 🎯 Adaptability to Workflow: I seamlessly integrate into your existing workflow, regardless of what software you use (Avid and/or Premiere). 🎯 Effective Communication: I communicate in YOUR preferred style (email, text, WhatsApp, Slack, whatever works for you.) To prove my commitment to you, I’ll cut the first pass of your project for FREE! If you like the direction, we'll keep going. And, at the end of the project, if you don't give me 2 Thumbs Up, you don’t pay. ⭐️ Zero risk, all reward. ⭐️ All you have to do is: ▶️ Hit play on the video below. And let’s take your work HIGHER! 📈

What's one way to stay creative? Do projects for FREE. I know...I know... You ain't got time to work for free. I feel you. You got bills and responsibilities. So do I... I feel you. But there's always something you can do for free. You can give feedback for free. You can open up your network for free. You can even jump on a call with someone for free! GASP!!! There's always a way to show love. My friend was trying to get his cooking channel more views so he created a bunch of songs about him cooking a different dish. This song was about lasagna. He wanted to make some videos and asked if I could help out. I knew he couldn't afford my rate but I didn't let that stop us from creating. There was something about this project. I just felt like helping a fellow creator get to the next step. Think of all the people who you could help today. Choose 1 person - reach out - and ask if you could help with anything. We're all trying to figure it out! Be Creative. Your Ideas Are Waiting.

What would you do if your follower count went to 0? And it all happened in 1 day. This was the case for friend Rashaun. Not with follower numbers but real people. Rashuan owns a gym in Connecticut called BodyRoc. And Covid hit his gym hard. Rashaun needed to help his members feel safe again. He needed something to encourage them to come back home. That's when he called me. And we started working on this video below. We sat down with a few members and had them talk about their love for BodyRoc. It was great to see a community support a small business. Currently, Rashaun's gym is doing better than ever. And, I played a small roll in helping him stay afloat during a hard time. I love projects like these because helping people tell their story is my calling. It's what I was created to do. We all have a story to tell. I'm here to help you tell yours. Be Creative. Your Ideas Are Waiting.

Let's say you're a hiring manager. What's more valuable in a candidate? A street hustler's mentality or a formal education? This opening line from TI really set the tone for this trailer. All I had to do was make the edit FEEL as BIG as TI. Here's the good news: I had a lot to work with. The dope car scene. The big board room. TI walking into the elevator. What made everything work? My hustler's mentality combined up with all the formal education I've taken to be an editor. So, what's more valuable? A street hustler's mentality or a formal education? You need both to be a dope editor. Be Creative. Your Ideas Are Waiting.