Hey, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. As you dive into this document, keep in mind that we’re all unique filmmakers with our own styles, preferences, and quirks. Some of what I share here might resonate with you, while other things might not. What I’m offering is a mix of advice, resources, and personal experiences that have worked for me over the years. My hope is that these insights help you in your own filmmaking journey—whether you’re just starting out or refining your process.

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RUNNING A FREELANCE VIDEO BUSINESS

• KEY QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL CREATIVE BUSINESS OWNER
• HOW TO START
• BUYING GEAR
• WHAT GEAR DOES JORDYN BRING TO EVERY JOB?
• WORK FOR FREE?
• PRE-PRODUCTION, FILMING, EDITING
• WORK/LIFE BALANCE
• CREATIVE BURNOUT
• USE CUSTOM BUTTONS
• FILE MANAGEMENT
• IF YOU’RE A PERFECTIONIST… </aside>

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WHEN YOU FILM YOURSELF… (OR YOUTUBE VIDEOS & STUFF)

• WHAT TO EXPECT
• MY BIGGEST PIECE OF ADVICE
• VIDEO INSPIRATION
• HOW TO COME UP WITH IDEAS
• DON’T BE AFRAID TO </aside>

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RESOURCE TIPS

These are the tools I use and love. I’m an avid researcher, so I aim to pick the best options out there, but of course, my personal preferences influence my final choices. You’ll get my opinions here, but feel free to go with whatever works best for you.

• VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
• MUSIC LICENSING SOFTWARES
• CLIENT MANAGER (CRM)
• CONTRACTS
• TRACKING FINANCES & TAXES
• MY STORAGE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
• BEST PLUGIN FOR REDUCING “NOISE” IN VIDEO FOOTAGE
• WHERE I ORGANIZE MY ENTIRE CREATIVE LIFE AND BUSINESS
• NEWSLETTER PLATFORM
• ONLINE COMMUNITY PLATFORM
• LINK IN BIO PLATFORM
• WEBSITE BUILDER
• FORM BUILDER
• WEBSITES I DON’T USE EVERY DAY BUT I THINK ARE GREAT
• MY GEAR </aside>

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JORDYN’S LINKS

More Than a Filmmaker Community (Apply Here)

The Yearly Finance Tracker (Notion Template)

1:1 Mentorship

Newsletter

YouTube

Instagram

Website

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