Studio B Sessions

What if your favorite “too dark” scene looked perfect—just not on your screen? We sit down with Fernando Tosetti, a Brazil-born director who blends advertising savvy with filmcraft, to unpack how real-world viewing shapes creative choices, why rules matter until they don’t, and how the right crew culture saves the day when the sun, budget, or schedule won’t.

We start with the path from theory-heavy film school to the pract...

What if growth didn’t mean more hours, just better systems? Adam Kalinowski from Adam K Studio sits down with us to unpack the version of success most creatives dodge: building a real production company while staying present at home. He’s a new dad with a mortgage, an active travel schedule, and a client roster that spans veterinary hospitals to tech and agriculture—and he’s had to retool everything to avoid burning out.

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A counterintuitive shift changed everything: Jacob Centeno stopped gripping the wheel of his video business and the right work started showing up. We dig into how letting go of constant pursuit created room for better clients, calmer weeks, and the kind of timing that turns “no” into “call us tomorrow.” You’ll hear the wild story of a lost $250k bid that boomeranged back through a relationship and a delayed flight, and why grace af...

Want the freedom to pick your projects, take a week in Costa Rica, and still keep the invoices flowing? We dig into the real playbook behind a young DP’s breakout year: launching a shared studio, landing smarter retainers, and building trust by acting like a partner, not a vendor. It’s a candid look at what actually scales—repeatable systems, simple offers clients understand, and images that serve a measurable goal rather than a ge...

What if your best wedding films come from saying no more often, planning story before the big day, and lighting less but smarter? We sit down with Logan Walker to unpack how a two-person team shot 120+ weddings, rode the post-pandemic boom, then pivoted to fewer, better clients without losing the joy of the work. Along the way, we swap war stories—from a ceremony saved by redundant audio to a subcontracted disaster with a groom who...

What happens when the person who quietly saves your projects finally takes the mic? Juli Bindra, our head of post-production, joins me to reveal how an editor’s decisions turn messy reality into videos that actually work. We trace her path from “fix this shoot” to architecting our story-first workflow, and we get honest about what really moves the needle: clear goals, sharp structure, and the discipline to prioritize story over sho...

Doors don’t open just because you bought a new camera—they open because people can see how you think, work, and solve problems. We sit down with filmmaker and vlogger David Morefield to unpack how studios, vlogs, and meetups create environments where opportunity shows up, and why a million dollars of work can flow through a community that shares.

We get candid about gear as branding vs. gear as workflow. From FX9 vs. FX6 t...

The most valuable creative work isn’t about having every skill—it’s about knowing your role, serving the room, and delivering results clients can feel. We sit down with veteran photographer Jason Cannon to unpack the dance between photography and video, why collaboration beats competition, and how a partner mindset outperforms a vendor approach every time.

We dig into the stuff that actually moves the needle: internships t...

You don’t grow by guessing a higher number—you grow by giving a better reason to pay it. Sean Philippe returns to unpack how he moved from early six figures to $2k+ day rates without scaring off clients, and the answer isn’t hype. We talk about momentum, how consistent delivery compounds into referrals, and why sharing recent work primes your clients to accept new pricing before an invoice lands.

From there, we get into th...

What if your next big break isn’t a camera upgrade, but a better question? Jose joins us to unpack how a Taco Bell brainstorm turned into a profitable photo booth company, how door-to-door sales skills translate into creative wins, and why story-first editing will always beat spec-sheet flexing. We dig into the practical moves that actually drive revenue—capturing authentic event moments, turning them into sharp reels, boosting wit...

The season kicks off in a new gear: raw, real, and live-cut. We bring Esteban into Studio B to unpack a career built on collaboration, bold pivots, and picking the right tools for the job—then pressure-test it all on a private track day where a mule car, a Bronco chase, Pocket 3 rigs, and FPV collide under a tight clock. The shoot worked not because we flexed specs, but because we matched constraints to solutions and stacked a crew...

In this insightful episode of Studio B Sessions, we explore the often-overlooked power of chambers of commerce and how they can fuel serious business growth for creatives and entrepreneurs alike. Join us as we sit down with Stephen Lewis, President of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, to uncover how chamber membership can go far beyond networking—impacting everything from legislative advocacy and workforce development to strateg...

In this exciting episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with John Ruz, a powerhouse in the Orlando film community who turned his passion for visual storytelling into a highly profitable real estate photography and video business. From charging $75 per shoot to closing $140,000 contracts, John walks us through the mindset and strategies that fueled the rapid growth of his companies, JRP and Big Wave Productions.

John shares how he...

In this inspiring episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with Andrew, a talented video professional from Orlando, who has carved out a unique career balancing full-time media work with the freedom of freelance production. From his early days volunteering at church to working on global broadcast projects for an international ministry, Andrew shares how his journey has evolved across live production, remote engineering, and conten...

In this episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with Alex Minor, a corporate events veteran turned video production entrepreneur, who shares the incredible story of how he rebuilt his career from the ground up after the pandemic turned his world upside down.

Alex walks us through his transition into the AV and video production industry, revealing how he navigated the early days with limited resources, a strong support network, and...

In this episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with Jacob, founder of Poor Bear Stories, to explore the journey of building a successful video production and branding agency in the heart of Orlando. From a chance encounter at a filmmaker meetup to launching impactful collaborations, Jacob shares how community, creativity, and resilience helped him scale his agency by 2.5x—even in the face of a global pandemic.

We dive into the be...

In this inspiring episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with Valheria "Valhi" Sanchez, a powerhouse filmmaker and media producer whose journey spans continents, careers, and causes. From our first connection at a hockey meetup to collaborating on passion projects in Orlando, Valheria’s story is one of bold vision, resilience, and purpose.

Valheria shares how she’s navigated the male-dominated film industry, carving out...

In this exciting episode of Studio B Sessions, we explore the real-world challenges and triumphs of indie filmmaking with our guest, Mario Rangel — a skilled creative and trusted collaborator. What began as a simple project for filmmaker Daisy soon evolved into a powerful partnership, as we worked side by side to turn scattered footage into the cohesive story behind Melt On This Music. From writing new material, to fill narrative g...

In this inspiring episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with Josh LeClair, founder of LeClair Media, to explore his journey from high school photography enthusiast to full-fledged video production entrepreneur. From relocating his business from Michigan to Florida during the height of the pandemic to embracing a mobile lifestyle in an RV, Josh shares how flexibility, creativity, and networking have shaped his business and perso...