Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Clint Wright, owner-operator of Turning Tree Productions LLC. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Clint, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?
Risk mitigation. All success story’s I’ve heard start from a point of risk. Even if it seems like the current owner or executive had everything handed to them because, for example, their dad owned the business or something like that. Whoever was the one to build that business from the ground up remembers the risks and hardships they encountered to grow it to that point, and solidify its legacy. I feel like too many people stand at the edge of something great but end up turning around and giving it up because they fear the reality of the negative possibilities that could occur, and don’t spend enough time focusing on the possibilities that could change their life for the better by deciding to blaze a trail through the unknown. Deciding to take that risk has so far been the greatest decisions of my life. Not just in the formation of my own business, but all the decisions and risks I took through life that led me to where I’m at now. Including moving to Colorado from my home state of New York(upstate).
Clint, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I first started down the path of creating videos in early high school when we had the option to create a short video reenacting the book we were reading in English class. I just remember that being the most fun I ever had creating any project in school prior to that. I remember knowing absolutely nothing about video editing so we shot all the scenes consecutively on my moms home video camera. At that point I just felt lucky that was an option, instead of another written book report. I definitely wasn’t considering it as a career at that point. It wasn’t until a few years later when I was considering what I wanted to go to college for that I was stuck between my two passions, music and movies. At the time I played a number of instruments including Violin and Guitar, but had no band. I became a member and DJ at both of the college radio stations that I attended, and eventually determined that video production was the route I wanted to peruse as a career. I liked how many layers the field has. There are so many different avenues you can peruse. You could go to Hollywood and make big budget movies, work for a media company, or even start your own business!
Now I’m at the point were I own my own video production business and get to use the power of creative storytelling coupled with audio/visual aesthetics to add a new dimension to represent the desired image of my clients. It’s kind of like putting a puzzle together, painting a picture and solving a mystery with every new project I take on. These days I’m finding myself drawn to more and more small business owners and other entrepreneurs in and out of the media industry. I love sharing the same a like minded motivation with other individuals towards success and independence, however that is defined, on an individual basis. I currently have a number of great clients that I love to work with, including contracted work for other media companies in the area. I love to work WITH individuals or companies on projects, not for them. I treat all of my clients with respect and understanding, and only ask the same in return. I wont be satisfied until my clients are, so I am big on open communication to ensure we get the desired result.
One of the projects that I’m the most proud of is one where I returned to my home town within the same year of becoming an independent contractor, and fully produced a number of videos for the Attica Rodeo and Show Association to use as informational and promotional pieces. I was given full creative control over the production and edits and ended up producing a mini-documentary on the history of the rodeo, a sizzle reel highlighting the performance and a 30second commercial. They were blown away with the results and have since sparked a new awareness and interest in the event. Each year it grows larger and I love that I was able to go back and use what I know to help spotlight an event that my grandfather was a founder of over 60 years ago.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
I put 100% effort into creating the best results for everyone I work with. I’ve been told by clients that I’m very personable and easy to get along with and talk to. I’m huge on finding perspective in all situations, and very driven to create the best results I know I can create. On shoots it’s maximum effort from me, regardless of what I’m shooting for. Even personal projects that are unpaid. I’m motivated by independence and finding my own solutions to problems that arise. Customer service and a wiliness to work with a variety of personalities I think also helps create a positive reputation within the market.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The feeling you get when you finish something that started from scratch as an idea, and that has now been manifested into physical reality, with the power to influence the thoughts and decisions of everyone who sees it.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.turningtreeproductions.
com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/turningtreeproductions?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
- Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/clintwright8
- Email: info@turningtreeproductions.
com
Image Credits
Kristen Vice