I’m trying something a little different this Thursdays meetup. I want to open things up and give the community more time to share, connect, and honestly just get to know each other better. We’ve built an incredible group. Every week I look around the Zoom and I’m kind of amazed by the experience, talent, and perspective in the room. So this week: no big presentation. No slides. Instead, let’s spend the hour talking about what we’re all actually working on right now. What’s going well? What’s not? What are you building? Are you stuck on something? Rethinking your website? Working on a new offer? Trying to land a client? Maybe you just had a great week and want to share a win. Bring it. I’ll get us started by sharing a few things I’m working through myself — a win, a loss, and something I’m currently a little stuck on — and then we’ll open it up. And you absolutely don’t have to bring anything. Come hang out, listen, and jump in when you want. Thursday at 10am PT. What are you working on? Come tell us Thursday. The links in the calender.

We all get asked... "So... what do you do?" If I'm honest, my first reaction is usually that I'm being measured. But lately I've been thinking about that question a little differently. At least in a business setting, I don't think people are really asking what you do. I think they're asking, "Can you help me?" Or maybe even, "Should I remember you?" That feels like a more useful way to think about it. And just to be clear, I'm talking about business conversations here. If your uncle asks you at Thanksgiving, that's a completely different thing. But I'm in LA, and some of the best opportunities I've ever had have started with a casual conversation at a backyard BBQ where someone asked, "So... what do you do?" That's why I think this question matters. This Thursday we're going to spend some time thinking about why that question matters, and how to answer it in a way that's clear, memorable, and genuinely useful. Not an elevator pitch. Just a simple, honest way of talking about what you do that helps people immediately understand who you help and what people hire you to do. Here's what I think is really interesting. This conversation is the foundation for almost everything else. Your website. Your positioning. Your LinkedIn profile. Even how you introduce yourself on a Zoom call. Get really good at explaining what you do in a casual conversation, and all those other pieces suddenly become a whole lot easier. Sometimes the biggest opportunities in your career start with the smallest question.

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! 👊🎬