Jay McLaughlin’s Post

If you’ve set a big goal for yourself or your business this year, you might be wondering where to start. As we reflected on our first decade as a company, we knew we had to tell our own story. The process for producing a film about us isn’t much different than what we do for our work with brands, nonprofits, and television. Darren Durlach is breaking down how we did it — feel free to use this process as a guide for telling your own story, an epic waiting to be uncovered: https://lnkd.in/erpZZcz4 #NewYearGoals #FilmProduction #CreativeProcess

Once upon a time, someone said 💬 “We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn’t a stronger connection between people than storytelling.” Actually, it was Jimmy Neil Smith, Director of International Storytelling Center. (Yes, that nonprofit does exist, it's not just a figment of our imagination.) What did Smith mean? 🤔 Well, you'd have to ask him to be absolutely sure, but here's our interpretation: Tim grows up in London, then moves to Sheffield, where he meets Tam. They fall in love and have a couple of kids, Tin and Tia, who grow up in Sheffield, then move somewhere else. They too meet people along the way. Friends, lovers, and the odd driver who shouts at them because he thinks they're taking too long to cross the road. 🚸 Anyway, that's just Tim, Tam, Tin, Tia, some friends and lovers, and the shouty driver. But how many stories is that already? Loads. And they're all connected and make up a web of stories. Speaking of webs, there are all the spiders in the world. They too have their own stories. 🕸️ Stories connect us, whether we like it or not. Some of them are great, others less so, but they make us who we are. And we'll live happily ever after. #storytelling #inspiration #wetellyourstory

Q. You're non-profit with limited funds but you have an event that is almost a once in a lifetime, what's the plan? A. Contact MisnerMedia.com and work on a plan for a day filming and then release multiple social media videos from that filming--you get to decide how many and when--you control the pricing:

Now this is some epic storytelling with a message I can get behind. https://lnkd.in/e7hbzREX

has a secret access method to gain access new mind blowing features. Here’s how to get in… Best #canvahack you’ll find all month. Go do it before it’s too late. The #CanvaCreate event just upped the game for graphic design, video editing, AI tools, and more. #ContentWithPurpose #NonprofitCommunications #NonprofitMarketing #ARTofEngagement #canva #canvaforchurches #canvafornonprofits #MinistryMarketing #NonprofitSocialMedia #NonprofitContentMarketing #CauseMarketing #NonprofitLeaders #ChurchComms #kjtvnow #cttnow #ChurchCommunications #MinistryLeaders #StoryBrand

has a secret access method to gain access new mind blowing features. Here’s how to get in… Best #canvahack you’ll find all month. Go do it before it’s too late. The #CanvaCreate event just upped the game for graphic design, video editing, AI tools, and more. #ContentWithPurpose #NonprofitCommunications #NonprofitMarketing #ARTofEngagement #canva #canvaforchurches #canvafornonprofits #MinistryMarketing #NonprofitSocialMedia #NonprofitContentMarketing #CauseMarketing #NonprofitLeaders #ChurchComms #kjtvnow #cttnow #ChurchCommunications #MinistryLeaders #StoryBrand

This immersive, interactive workshop is all about the anatomy of a powerful pitch…….whether you’re pitching your screenplay, pilot or services Jim will dive into what makes a successful pitch. What are the pitfalls to avoid at all cost? How can you master the art of pitching with your own style, personality and brand? AWD Directing Members can RSVP through the calendar's event page. #strongertogether #representationmatters #nonprofit #directors #filmmaking #AWD @jimboben1

Let’s have a soft focus chat about creatives supporting creatives. What are some non-monetary things you do to support other creatives? Do you consider being a creative a solo or group activity? What kind of services would you find value in paying for to support you creative life—if funds weren’t an issue? I want to support and be supported more in creativity. Let’s brainstorm.

DES tendering will begin in 2024 and business leaders need to ensure their tendering processes are clearly thought out so the right staff are in place at the right time. At Parkhouse Bell we believe that 2024 will also see an increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in bid writing, although this will not replace the need to have the most talented bid writers and tender managers on your team. As always when contracts are coming up for renewal, we strongly encourage companies to get their ducks in a row as early as possible to avoid the usual last-minute scramble for the best available talent. Get in touch to talk to us about available talent and to discuss securing the resources you need. #ExecutiveSearch #BidWriters #DES #TenderManager

AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION WHAT: Help spread light, joy and laughter, and community by investing in my new film. It's a poignant and hilarious satire about the epidemic of loneliness and the gift of reconnecting to our light. It's like if Peanut Butter Falcon met his equally talented twin sister: ME! WHY: Because we all need to laugh at ourselves more. Because we all need to see ourselves as the incredible light that we are. Because we all need to spread that light. And because we all deserve to feel ourselves and our dreams be amplified and supported by our community. And because who isn't a full-body yes to a tax write-off?! HOW: 3 ways...and feel free to be a YES to all 3! 1. Tithe or invest by clicking on the picture below. 2. Re-post my LinkedIn and/or share the link. 3. Reach out to me and ask me how else you can support. There are plenty of opportunities in the film's prep, pre-production, production, post-production, distribution and promotion phases. I'm so grateful to each and every one of you who is slowing down to read and consider this invitation. And, if none of the above calls to you, I encourage you to like this post. It tells the algorithm to show more people in my network who might be called to support. 🙏🏻✨🙏🏻