10 Questions to ask before getting into Marketing

4 Minute Blog:
Best questions to ask before choosing a career in Marketing


"Should I get into Marketing?" 

Ask yourself the questions below if you are considering a Career change anytime in the future. 


These Questions are designed for YOU to figure out "What" Marketing actually is in today's business environment, AND if Marketing would be a good, possible Career choice for YOU in the future, based on the new information you learn by asking these questions.



I did not include the answers, because I want people who are serious about their lives to do the proper research and figure out for themselves, if something is good or bad.



I wrote this complimentary blog. I have done my part by providing a neat and consolidated list of questions for people who seek a career in Business and Marketing. 


Do YOUR PART if you are the job seeker.
Research. Ask questions. 



Do it happily.
The journey is the FUN part.
The questions below are a great start for you!

After you have taken the proper time to smartly answer the questions below, by typing it out, or writing your answers on paper (in your head does not count) You should create your own list of questions and ask the right people for the answers. 




Your questions should be more in depth information about the Marketing field, or you can be inspired to start creating lists for different Career fields that you may wish to explore in the future.




Did you know that you can go on job interviews for your "Dream Job" while you are still employed, at your job that sucks?


It's true!

You should create an exit strategy, while you have the stability of a "job" until you find something else that makes you happy.




Me: You're willing to work hard, right?  
You: Yes.




Me: Why not work hard, and be HAPPY?  
You: Hmmm... Oh yeah George, You're right!


Did you know that
It is possible to find 
work that you 
will love to do?  


It IS Possible!

Other people do it everyday.  


You can create a plan of your goals, start  looking for a fun and challenging "side hustle" that makes you happy, then just do it. 




Go for it. 



Start doing that "thing" that 
you said you wanted
 to "try" someday....  

There is No "try" if 
you are already "DOing" 
your thing. 


Choose your THING. 
Do your THING.




Take a baby step to get started. 
Just take a step.


Move forward toward 
something that you know is yours. 


You deserve the best. 


You will create a way 
to get what you want!


Best 10 questions to ask 
before choosing a career 
in Marketing:

(*Actually it's more than
 10 Questions to help you...)

What is My idea of Marketing?

1)  Who must use Marketing?

2)  What does a Marketer do?

3)  What does Marketing do for a product, service, or company?

Is Digital Marketing the same as Traditional Marketing?

4)  How can a person become a Marketing Specialist?

5)  If a person is a Marketer, are they a Salesperson too?

What is my definition of Marketing?

Would Marketing be a good fit for people who want part-time work?

6)  Does Marketing do the same thing as Branding?

Is a Marketing career a good choice for Veterans and their families?

7)  What type of Experience do you need to become a Marketing Consultant?

Why is Marketing an important part of the Business cycle?

8)  Do I need to be a Computer genius to do online Marketing?

9)  Do most people earn a good living wage working in the Marketing field?

10)  Is a College degree required to get into Marketing?

Very Respectfully,



George Ohan
U.S. Army Veteran
Marketing Consultant



Please let me know if I can help you with any questions that you may have about Marketing. Joining the business, public speaking, marketing services, consultation, training, education, and workshops.



Contact me, so we can set up a time, and Let's Talk!

Let's stay connected please:

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How to Book a job or gig as an indie filmmaker

DISCLAIMER:  There are many ways of doing many things.  Below you will read about one way of making money as an independent filmmaker.  There may be more effective ways that you like better.  Please take the time to research what works best for you.  READING is a MUST.  If you need help with anything below, you can contact me at georgeohan@gmail.com
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Independent filmmakers usually have a hard time making money....  Why?  Well,  I think it is because most of them are actually artists, rather than business people.  So, artist....If you no longer want to be known as a "starving artist" please begin to develop habits that will result in booking more work.

The fact of the matter is that the film industry is just like any other business when it comes to producing content.  We NEED customers.  We must SEEK our target audience.  People must KNOW what we do.  This is a numbers game.  The more people that you DIRECTLY ask for business, the more gigs you will book.

This model is based on shooting HD video content and photography for: small businesses, music artists, bands, events, short films, YouTube content, documentaries, and feature length films.

As a filmmaker, when people ask me ,"What do you do?"  My response is,"I'm a producer."  That's when I notice a blank stare.  After seeing this same result several times I knew that I had to communicate more effectively.   The general public does not know that a producer is responsible for: actors, locations, contracts, craft services, equipment, crew, post production, and everything else it takes to PRODUCE one project.  When I explained this information to my potential clients, they took my offer a lot more seriously.

A few of the steps that have increased my chances of booking more work have been:

1.  Set solid goals that I want to hit. Sales, income, follow-ups, social media posts, training.
2.  Gather a minimum of 3 business cards daily (Follow up with email less than 72 hours)
3.  Teach business model to all potential partners/crew so they can book work for us too
4.  Write treatments and pitch to businesses about creating a commercial for them
5.  Advertise on my personal social media TELLING people what I do
6.  Talk to 10 people that I do NOT know daily (Build Relationships)
7.  Research, Research, Research. (Potential clients have a NEED; find it)
8.  Follow-up with past customers and gage satisfaction
9.  Set a minimum of 5 appointments per week to discuss HD content creation
10.  Designate a time for follow-ups, marketing emails, and face to face appointments
11.  Search the websites on flyers and promotional items from various places in town
12.  Update all of contact information on various websites and social media
13.  Have a price list, scope of work, and completion times readily available for clients
14.  I volunteer on many sets just to meet more people and book future gigs
15.  Offer much more than just HD content creation; help with social media too
16.  Ask effective, fact finding, open-ended questions to figure out if a person needs my service

In my opinion it is every crew member's responsibility to help book work.  A producer and a director will have an extremely hard time trying to do this on their own.  It is much more effective when an entire group of people are working closely to book gigs.

Producer, Director, 1st AD, UPM, Gaffer, Grip, Editor, Art Director, VFX artist, Production Designer, can all help with the mission of booking gigs.   If your team knows that the producer can make it happen once the job is booked, you will be much more successful.

You MUST talk to a lot of people.  They MUST know what you do.  You MUST effectively communicate your objective.  Follow-ups are a MUST.  Professionalism and proper presentation is a MUST.

Our work can be seen at www.signaturexavier.com 


DISCLAIMER:  There are many ways of doing many things.  Below you will read about one way of making money as an independent filmmaker.  There may be more effective ways that you like better.  Please take the time to research what works best for you.  READING is a MUST.  If you need help with anything below, you can contact me at georgeohan@gmail.com

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Film Permit request city of Burbank, CA - by Producer George Ohan

If you have never filmed in Burbank, Ca this might help you.  They are a very friendly city!

 For Burbank you will need: 

1. Student verification letter for you

2. Student ID to match letter 

3. Film request form filled out & submitted to Burbank City

4. http://www.burbankca.gov/index.aspx?page=382 - Burbank Film website

5. Phone# - 818-238-3105

(all information as of today; info may change in the future)

• FILM REQUEST FORM FOR THE CITY OF BURBANK
• Attn: Norma Brolsma
• Phone: 818-238-3100 Fax 818-238-3109
• Phone: Address: Phone: Type:
• Pager or Cell: 1st A.D.:
• Production Manager:
• Date:
• ACTIVITY INVOLVES: SPECIAL EFFECTS (SEE FIRE DEPT. PERMIT) WEAPONS ANIMALS • WILL ANY CITY FACILITY AND/OR BUILDING
• BE USED IN FILMING? IF SO, CITY FACILITY ADDENDUM MUST BE ATTACHED. TENTS/CANOPIES
• Request By: Company: City, State: Title:
• Location Manager: Director: Producer:
• LOCATION(S) :
• TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
• DATE(S) (MAXIMUM 7 DAY PERIOD)
• DAY(S) OF THE WEEK
• ARRIVAL TIME/WRAP TIME
• ALTERATION OF LANDCAPE
• AUTO STUNT DRIVING SHOTS PHYSICAL FIGHTING
• STREETS TO BE POSTED:
• CITY PARKING LOTS USED:
• APPROVED BY TRAFFIC ENG.
• VEHICLE TOTALS: TRUCKS DRESS RMS. VANS PICTURE CARS
• GENERATOR(S)
• CONDORS
• CAST/CREW: NUMBER OF OFFICERS NEEDED: FOOT MOTOR FIRE
• OFFICERS REPORT TO: LOCATION TIME POLICE OFFICERS ASSIGNED:
• 􏰀 FIRE 􏰀 TRAF. ENG. 􏰀 PARKS 􏰀 COMM. CTR. 􏰀 FILM COMPANY 􏰀 OTHER
• FEES: PERMIT $ MOTORCYCLES $ CITY PROPERTY $ OTHER(S) $