Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Garrett Rawlings. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Garrett thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?

Truthfully, I think it all depends on what you personally view as success. I believe it takes fully trusting and leaning into the process while understanding that things take time. Although I’ve had a great start to my career—one that most would say happened very quickly—I understand that it’s the consistency, often unseen by others, that has gotten me here and will take me where I’m headed.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Honestly, I had the creative itch long before picking up a camera. In high school, I started a clothing brand based on the style and love I had for the culture of skateboarding. I designed graphics for tees, hats, and really anything I was passionate about putting out. After I graduated, I did the usual and got into construction, but I knew I was missing something over the course of those two years. Long story short, I started creating videos with my iPhone until I was approached about filming for an excavation company, which led to receiving a camera and drone. After that, I never really looked back. I began shooting for multiple companies in Southern Utah, as well as reaching out to brands and doing shoots for free or little pay to chase my passion for brand work. Within six months of receiving my first camera, I landed a full-time spot as the Digital Media Producer for a brand out of Northern Utah, MTN OPS. That full year with the marketing team honestly taught me more than any schooling could’ve. I knew deep down I could make this a career, but I am still extremely blessed and thankful that it all happened so quickly. Here I am today, two years into the journey so far and loving every minute of it.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

When it comes to both effectively growing and maintaining clientele, one thing in particular has always worked for me: connection. Solid connection and communication go further than most realize. Finding a real connection with the people behind a brand or company creates relationships worth more than any dollar amount. People support people, not businesses.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

Consistency. The burning urge to create something better with each and every project is what has kept me consistently progressing. That consistent improvement and growth in my work is something I truly believe has built my reputation thus far. I have an incredible amount of time ahead of me to continue building upon my skills, and I’m extremely fortunate and grateful for all the opportunities that have come my way so far.

Contact Info:

• Website: gxrawmedia.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gxraw?igsh=MWtyZ2ZydGM5enozYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-rawlings-92aa86247?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@gxraw?si=QUT5bbJmg0HptHLb