Steps to Freelancing video and media content Full-Time - @georgeohan on Instagram

Stats show that more people are 

leaving their jobs to work for themselves 

#FultonFilmCompany

Las Vegas, Nevada

1. Build A Network of Clients

One of the most crucial things one can do when making the jump from working for someone to working for yourself is building a network of clients. This can be gradual as you build your portfolio and clientele. Networking is important—even when you work for yourself. If you create a good name for yourself and your work through your current clients, you’ll be able to build on that. Get your name out there!

2. Define Your Rate

Okay, you have some clients—now what? Defining your rate (and sticking to it) is crucial to making the jump to full-time freelance. Freelance rates are a heavily debated topic, as your experience level will depend on how much you should charge. With that being said, sometimes you’ll have to compromise with certain clients (especially starting out), but once you’ve become established, it will be easier to navigate and put your foot down with a set rate. Here’s an article that will help you calculate your rate. 

3. Maintain A Regular Schedule 

Most people who work freelance prefer it because they’re able to have a flexible schedule—working when they choose. This appeals to many who want to work outside of a traditional 9-to-5. However, when you make the jump to full-time, it’s crucial to maintain some kind of regular schedule. As your work life and personal life become more blended, you should aim to maintain a sense of when you’re “in office” and “out of office” in order to create boundaries for yourself and your work. Sometimes this includes working on weekends. The good thing is that it’s up to you!

4. Keep Track of Invoices & Costs

You’re building your clientele, you’ve set your rate, and you’re maintaining a regular schedule. The next thing you want to do is keep track of your invoices, as you (typically) are your own accountant. Using invoice tracking software can help you see your month-to-month income and stay organized when adding up fees. It’ll also be able to help you see how your negotiated rate can really add up!

5. Maintain an Online Presence

Your online presence is more and more important these days for self-promoting your work, but it especially is if you work for yourself and need to meet new clients. Their impression of you is most likely to start by your online presence, whether it’s your Twitter, Instagram, website, or all of the above. This goes hand-in-hand with the service you’re providing too. If you’re solely a freelance photographer, Instagram may be the main route for you to showcase your work. If you’re a writer, you may want to have both a website of links to your writing and also stay active on Twitter so potential clients can immediately see your writing tone. 

6. Prepare for Unpredictability 

The freelance world is one of flexibility—but also unpredictability. The economy’s changing landscape comes with perks like working from home and if you’re full-time freelance, working when you want and how you want. However, this goes hand in hand with some months being more fruitful than others. By nature, your workload and income can change each month. With that being said, you’ll have to be fully prepared for ebbs and flows, but that’s just part of the process. As you shape your own work days, prepare for freedom but also buck up, because now you are your own boss.

Posted by:

George Ohan, U.S. Army Veteran

Digital Content Producer

Blog information by: Media Bistro 

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Producer Notes: George Ohan plan for success

Producer Notes:


1. Income Producing Activities - Write down the things that you do everyday, which lead to future income.



2. What have you tried so far? - What's been your plan? Let's see it!  Let me see your step-by-step plan for success.



3. Greatest Success - Which project do you feel was your greatest success and why?



4. Biggest Flop - When did you feel like a Loser after working on a project? Why?



5. Define your industry - Which industry do you plan on working in? Film industry, Entertainment industry, etc... DEFINE it! What is the definition of that industry?



6. Ultimate Goal - Daily goal, Short term , Long term... What are your goals along the way?



7. Your Routine - What is your routine? Your daily actions have gotten you to where you are today. Could you make some adjustments? Disrupt your routine.



8. 7 Streams of Income - How do you plan to earn money while you climb the ladder of success? What skills do you have to earn money?


Independent Creative people, Entrepreneurs, and small business people can improve their situation by always continuing to show Professional Growth. 

Contact George Ohan:
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Digital Content Producer - Branding your business - Puerto Rico

Digital Content Producer – 
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)


What does a content producer do for your business?


The list below is a basic guide for any business owner to follow when managing a Digital content project; the steps listed might be things you normally would not consider. Yes, digital content requires project management too.  :-)

You are taking that next step to create content for your business. Video, Photos, Blogs, and your Logo are great steps to start your Branding.


Hire a Marketer, or learn how to properly Market your business.


Video:

1. Prepare shot list; set production date
   
2. Capture content
   
3. Save data to separate hard drive
   
4. Import clips and re-name: B roll, Interview, Main shot, etc.
   
5. Edit video and export file type needed
   
6. Name video: Client_Name_Created_Date.mov
   
7. Deliver video via promised digital platform
   

Photo:

1. Create concept
   
2. Get releases signed by talent / location managers
   
3. Capture content
   
4. Edit
   
5. Add original watermark
   
6. Create proper descriptions & hashtags
   
7. Upload for sale
   
8. Upload for marketing
   
9. Deliver finished content to client
   

Blog:

1. Research subject
   
2. Write original 200 – 400 words (usually)
   
3. Add 2-3 original photos (usually)
   
4. Reference all information used by any source
   
5. Add proper labels, post, and share
   

Logo:

1. Get logo details from client: color, size, shape, samples, etc.
   
2. Create logo (usually 3-5 days)
   
3. Get feedback
   
4. Make suggested edits by client
   
5. Deliver final digital logo
   

As business owners get more educated about digital marketing, I know they will embrace it. 


Most people want to grow their business, or maintain the customers that they already have. The internet, and digital content is a dream come true for business people and individuals trying to get their message out to the world.


Please contact me to ask any questions that you may have. Let's talk! 


George Ohan 
International Entrepreneur
Puerto Rico

"Lead from the front!"


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"Teach. Coach. Mentor." 

George Ohan is available for Public Speaking engagements and guest professor lectures at universities.

Please contact:
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Student Veterans Association - Puerto Rico - History is made!

It was a great day in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico for the military veteran community.  For the first time ever we witnessed an Installation Ceremony for a student veteran association on the island.  There were many community partners in attendance, friends, and veterans alike, came to support the PUPR Chapter in leading the charge for veteran students. 

This association will provide a place for veterans to communicate about classes, and build a team of people as a support network.  This will help them ensure success during their time as a student.  Groups like this are important because they represent veterans in the civilian community in a positive light.  They do this by giving veterans a chance to communicate with civilians and build long-lasting relationships.  We encourage all schools in Puerto Rico to follow the lead and organize a student veterans association on their campuses too.

As the Chapter Captain of Team Red, White and Blue, Puerto Rico Chapter, I am proud to be a part of this historic moment.  More importantly, as a veteran, I am proud to be able to pass along my knowledge and experience to help my fellow veterans make this idea a reality.  When I was attending The Los Angeles Film School in Hollywood, CA I was the chapter President for the Student Veterans of America (SVA) and that former experience has proven to be very useful in our current endeavours.  All veterans and the civilians that support us, must take care of our own community.  If you have a skill or talent that can help someone in our community please feel free to offer your services.  Let’s BUILD!

Very Respectfully,

George Ohan
International Entrepreneur

This was the Oath that the new student Officers said:

Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico

Student Veterans Association – PUPR Chapter

Installation Ceremony

OATH

In the presence of honored guests/ and the members here assembled,/ we do solemnly promise and pledge to:

1.     Fully perform the duties of the position/ that we are soon to take on as Officers/ of the Student Veterans Association/ - PUPR Chapter.

2.     Honor the four principles of education:/ Leadership,/ diversity/, creativity and social transformation.

3.     Make this a voluntary association/, open to all student veterans/ willing to accept the responsibilities/ of being an active member.

4.     Assist the staff of the Office of Student Services/ and the Office of the Veterans Program Director/ in the coordination of activities/ benefiting PUPR Student Veterans.

5.     Respect and comply with the General Student Regulations/ of the University,/ so help us, God.

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Veterans Collaborative Of Puerto Rico

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PR2025 - What will Puerto Rico be like in 2025?

Let's think about it!

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Mirza Jakirlic – US Army Veteran

Audio Engineer for this event in Hato Rey

Veteranos Del Cine Y Entretenimiento

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The greatest salesman in Puerto Rico

Can I really sell ice to an Eskimo?

By: George Ohan

In 4 Lines:

“I AM the world’s greatest salesman!”, I said to myself on this morning of August 11, 2015.   I had a huge smile on my face as I walked away from Tio Luis on the side of the road in Santa Juanita, Bayamón…. 4 bags lighter, because I just hustled about 200 Mangos to a street side fruit vendor in Puerto Rico.

What is this Blog about?

This is a short story about overcoming a challenge that I (George Ohan) was facing and accomplishing a personal goal at the same time. 

*A good read for any open-minded entrepreneur seeking professional growth & development in the area of SELLING.  Educate and Accelerate, LET’S BUILD!

You can sell ice to an Eskimo.  Who in the heck came up with that saying?!? Well, I’ve heard it several times throughout my life and I’ve always wondered if I really could sell ice to an Eskimo.  I mean, why would the Eskimo person need more ice?  What pain would I be relieving with my special ice?  Do Eskimos use ice for anything besides being cold?  Is there special ice?  Who rides the dog sleds to bring the fish and meat back to the igloo; Do they need small blocks of ice for that?  Do you think Eskimos would buy shaved ice?  What kind of money do Eskimos have?....U.S. $ if you’re in Alaska, right?    Does it have to be ice to an Eskimo?  How much is a plane ticket to Alaska?  …..this is what happens in my head when I plan on selling something.  I try to dream up any possible question that could be asked, then I try to answer them…. ALL of them.

*You can breach an obstacle, or you can by-pass an obstacle.  It’s your choice. 

Can it be Mangos to a Puerto Rican street side fruit vendor instead of ice to an Eskimo?  Recently, I moved to Puerto Rico and I noticed that there are huge mango trees all over the island.  These trees have hundreds of low-hanging fruit for anyone to pick and eat fresh from the tree.  I had a vision of trying to sell these to Puerto Rican fruit sellers and that would be my version of  “selling ice to an Eskimo.”  When I ran this idea across my Puerto Rican friends, and they all laughed at me…. Out loud…… for a few minutes…. But, whatever!  

ACTUAL RESPONSE:

“How the fu*k is a GRINGO gonna sell mangos to a Puerto Rican?”

 (Laughing continued)

It was a great question, actually.  So, this became my  “selling ice to an Eskimo” mission.   I started by doing research using my eyes and observing the external environment.  Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats.  My initial surveillance showed that most fruit vendors did not sell mangos.  However, in Cosco the cost was about $1 each.  Why did the local fruit vendors not bother to carry mangos?  Too little demand?  Did Puerto Ricans refuse to pay for something that grows so readily on trees?  There was only one way to find out.  I had to come up with a compelling pitch to sell mangos to professional fruit sellers. 

I started to notice the age of the fruit sellers.  The younger guys would have more avocado, bread fruit, and coconuts.  My conclusion was that they were gathering these items themselves, or they had other young crews that could easily gather fruit for them.  However, most of these guys still did not sell mangos.  I decided that my target would be the oldest looking fruit seller on my general route.  I chose this person, because I’d be helping him the most.  I gathered up 4 bags of the BEST mangos I could find and I took them to the fruit vendor.  I was going into the transaction as the mangos being my “Loss Leader”  product.  I invested 20 minutes picking the mangos and 20 minutes delivering them, plus travel and fuel costs.  Here I am with about 200 mangos filled in 4 black trash bags.  I show the fruit to the street side vendor as if it’s GOLD! …..He does NOT look impressed.  I use my almost non-existent Spanish-speaking ability to convince Tio Luis to give me $35 for the 4 bags.  He finally agrees after haggling down from $50.00.  I shook his hand and gave him his money back and let him keep the mangos. 

I told him that I picked those for free and he told me the exact tree that I picked them from.  He knew by the size and color where I got those exact fruits from.  It was amazing to do business with a person that KNOWS his craft so well.  He also knew that he got a great deal!  I gave him his money back because I wasn’t doing this for a profit; I was doing this for the love of business.   The reason he doesn’t carry mangos is because they sell too fast and take up too much room for other fruits that he sells for more money throughout the day.  The basic rule of “shelf space” and who gets it?

Ice to an Eskimo, We will never know for sure?  Mangos to a Puerto Rican, YES!  I’m more of a warm weather person anyway.

When you want to sell anything you must make a plan and take action.  That’s it.  It’s the only way to find out if people will buy what you’re selling.  Do it.

Very Respectfully,

George Ohan - U.S. Army veteran

International Entrepreneur

Puerto Rico, 2015

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What is Periscope App? Who uses Periscope APP?

Periscope, a new APP owned by Twitter.  Download it.

This will be a very short blog for my entrepreneurs, small business owners, entertainment industry people, non-profits, and even churches that are always trying to stay ahead of the curve on the newest technology and social media.  Broadcast any event, LIVE!  How many times have you thought back, "Man I wish I started doing my YouTube show when I first found out about YouTube?"  Well here's your chance, because Periscope gives you that fresh platform to create any show that you want to create.   YOU are the host…. ACTION!  People want their information NOW, and they want their information from a behind the scenes perspective.  No matter what you are doing, you have an opportunity to bring anybody into your world.

You can approach Periscope as your very own television show that you Live broadcast every day at a specific time.  If you choose this route, be consistent, be interesting, and engage your viewers.  

(Make a short script)

Another approach is to start a live broadcast as you see something happening and hope to have people log in that way.  There is a specific skill required to use Periscope, you must be responsive and entertaining at the same time. 

(As if you are a Broadcast Journalist)

I believe that anybody trying to get into the broadcast journalism field has found a new gold mine with Periscope.

This platform is also really fun and interactive for small businesses trying to see exactly what their customers are saying about particular products or services.  Small businesses can encourage their customers to start their own LIVE broadcast from their establishment.  (FREE advertisement)  This is a very inexpensive way to put your information out to the world. 

For the people in the entertainment industry; actors, producers, directors, editors and many other fields, this is a really great way to show people what you are REALLY doing throughout most of the hours of your day instead of that quick Facebook picture every few weeks. (short 3-5 minute snippets of live video broadcast)

The proper broadcast time can mean everything, since Periscope is so new the best way to know when your audience will be watching is to look at the statistics of Twitter.

The next thing you should consider is to have an AMAZING title. Most of your users are surfing through the net looking at a lot of content, so your TITLE should be interesting enough for them to click and take a look at your video.

On your Twitter settings you can turn on your location services and on Periscope make sure to do the same. There is a misconception that people can pinpoint exactly where you are with Periscope, however that is incorrect. Periscopes location services only gets you down to a local regional area.

One of the main skills that you will need to have while using Periscope is to respond LIVE to your audience as you see the comments coming in.   Quickly speak your answer back to your viewer. Our audience wants to feel engaged in what you are doing.

The last bit of advice is to continue doing research. Look up YouTube videos to SEE how to start your broadcast. Periscope is still very new and trust me, marketers will mess this up for everybody. They will learn a great way to make lots of money from this thing and it will turn into a completely different animal altogether. However, you are in at the beginning stages of the gold rush so continue educating yourself and have fun. 

Sample of how to use Periscope:

1. entrepreneurs – Tell me your story.  Let me experience your journey every Wednesday night at 6:00pm, for a 15:00minute Live broadcast.

2. small business owners – Why do you do what you do?  Who are your customers?  How are you unique?

3. entertainment industry people – Motivate me.  Is there struggle?  Is there victory?  What does it take to try?

4. non-profits – How can people help?  What do you do in the community?

5. churches – What is your message?  Live broadcast of the service?

Very Respectfully,

George Ohan

Entrepreneur

Puerto Rico, 2015

How to make money as a photographer

Photographers are real people too, ya know?  We have feelings, we have financial obligations, and some of us even have mothers.  OK?!   :-)

If your toilet was clogged, would you call the plumber and ask him to "hook you up on a free gig?"  The list goes on: mechanic, barber, chef, doctor, electrician, all of those people get paid for their services.... Right?

WHY should I pay a professional photographer?

1. His or Her TIME
2. Equipment - Digital camera & Lens package
3. Flash & Lighting
4. Memory cards or Film
5. Education, Training & Practice required to know this skill
6. Travel expenses
7. Time to process images in post-production
8. Promotional & website costs
9. Income tax for freelance
10. Phone
11. Food
12. Housing
13. Living expenses

.....but you can get good "Exposure" & "Experience" for your efforts.

MESSAGE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS:
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GET PAID, OR STARVE ARTIST.  You have to start getting paid for your craft at some point.... That point is NOW.  Start charging people what you are worth.  You are adding value to their situation with your art and craft.  They must respect your art with their wallets.  I hope this motivates a new photographer to start earning income and building their future.  You can be happy by getting paid to do what you love to do.  What services do you provide?  How much does it cost?  Make a list.

 (Some situations a barter is acceptable)

Very Respectfully,

George Ohan
Photographer
Puerto Rico
7/21/15

Photography by: Madlen G Photography
Los Angeles, CA
https://plus.google.com/+MadlengPhotography/posts

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"HIRING A PHOTOGRAPHER OR WANTING TO USE THEIR IMAGES"
Mr. Dean Kirkland
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www.kirklanddigital.com

Traveling the Earth screening my films! GI Film Festival

The GI Film Festival was a great time this year!  I am proud to say that I knew a lot of the people on and off the big screen.  (VFT members - Veterans in Film & Television) The military veteran community and its supporters are a class act!  I can’t remember the last time when I met so many fascinating people in such a short amount of time. 

Many times as we are producing our films there is no telling what will come of the project, but the GI Film Festival gives veterans like myself a quality platform to screen our work and tell the stories that our community cares about.  I saw so many fantastic films in one week, but If I had to name two films that you MUST see….. KAJAKI & BATTLE SCARS.  You wont be disappointed.

I’d like to personally thank the Co-founders of the GI Film Festival, Mr. Brandon Millet & Mrs. Laura Law-Millet.  They are a great example of leadership in the veteran community.   The entire staff was a pleasure to work with especially Carizza Gutierrez and Miss Linda!  I am a huge supporter of veterans, their families, and civilians building partnerships in our communities.  The GI Film Festival helps to bridge a gap between civilians and veterans by using art and digital media as the common ground of understanding.

Very Respectfully,

George Ohan

Producer

(559) 451-1370

georgeohan@gmail.com

I had 2 films that were selected for GIFF 2015:
The Flag -
http://politichicks.com/2015/04/interview-with-john-duffy-director-of-short-film-the-flag/

Just Another Dance With My Father -
https://www.facebook.com/JustAnotherDanceWithMyFather

#GIFF15
http://giff15.com/