Jordan Syatt is a world record powerlifter & strength coach.

Caroline Zook & I talk about our experiences with anxiety. Caroline is the co-founder of Wandering Aimfully.

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Gary Vaynerchuk is a 5x New York Times bestselling author, angel investor, chairman of VaynerX & CEO of VaynerMedia.

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Learn about my process & how I make films in exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. I release new videos every month including an AMA podcast answering your questions.

Jerry Chu runs a small agency called The Stitch Effect that’s dedicated to social good. And he was one of my oldest client’s, when I was still struggling to start my business while living in my parent’s basement. We talk about why being proactive is the most important skill you can develop today, starting a client-based business and much more.

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Nadia Munla is a health & sensuality coach based in Brooklyn, NY. She’s helping women to understand their bodies by eliminating all the noise and distraction. In our conversation we talk about her previous career as a filmmaker, building an online business & dealing with critics.

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Danielle Eden started out behind the camera as a dancer and actress, hoping to eventually transition into directing later in her career. But after a freak accident she found herself making the transition quicker than she could have imagined. We talk about the challenges creating her first documentary, dealing with rejection and what drives her.

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Billy Disney is a filmmaker & content creator. He was an early influencer of video content at companies like The Verge and Mic.com. Now he’s an executive producer for one of the strangest and most innovative media companies on the web called The Outline. We talk about how he built relationships and leveraged his skills to create opportunities where none existed.

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Elliott Ashby is a photographer, filmmaker and media personality, though he never intended to be behind the camera. When no one would give him a mic, he decided to create his own.

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RJ Woessner is an actor living in NYC and he's doing pretty damn well for himself. But that wasn't always the case. We talk about how he got started out, some of his early struggles, and how he made his own way in the cutthroat world of voice over acting.

Chris Newhard is an award-winning filmmaker and director of photography. He's also one of my closest friends. I sat down with him to talk about his work, some of his early struggles and what it was like working on massive projects with acts like Sia.

I sat down with Jacob Sokol of sensophy.com and host of the WTF Should I Do W/ My Life podcast. We talk about his story of leaving the corporate world to follow a more uncertain path of self-development and life coaching.

Since releasing our documentary Minimalism I’ve gotten this question a lot: How can you be a filmmaker & a minimalist? On the surface this question might seem like it’s based on a misunderstanding of what minimalism is, but truthfully I think it just comes from filmmakers who are paralyzed with choices. Companies and peer’s sell them on the gear that they absolutely need to have. Just like the average consumer they’ve become inundated with options. The underlying assumption: You need more stuff. In this video I talk about my relationship with the "stuff" of the filmmaking world. What are the important questions you should be asking yourself before you go out and purchase the latest gadget or gear?

The question I get most often from freelancers and curious friends is, "How do you get new clients?" In this episode I break down how I've built my client base and offer tips for those looking to start something new.

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We made it to episode 100! I take questions & comments from listeners to celebrate. Enjoy.

In episode two of Ground Up I talk about the five biggest lesson’s I learned directing my first feature length documentary Minimalism.

Over three years ago Joshua Fields Millburn, of theminimalists.com, came to me with an idea to create a documentary. I’d been making videos all my life but I’d never attempted a project so massive. Over the next couple years I worked with a group of insanely talented individuals to bring it to life. It stretched the realms of what I thought was possible & pushed me to my limits.

You can watch Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things on Netflix.

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My name's Matt D'Avella and I'm an award-winning filmmaker & host of The Ground Up Show. I've been a professional director & producer for my entire working career and released my first two feature-length documentary in 2016, Minimalism (on Netflix) & Design Disruptors.

This is a podcast about how to create something from nothing. When I first got started out as a filmmaker I had no idea what I was doing. I made a lot of mistakes the hard way.

In this first episode I talk about the biggest, dumbest, most embarrassing mistake I ever made as a filmmaker. Because even when shit hits the fan, there's a lesson to be learned.

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Michelle D'Avella is a breath-work teacher & author of The Bright Side of a Broken Heart. You can find more about her work at pushingbeauty.com or check out her YouTube channel at the link above.

You can find her work at pushingbeauty.com.

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Chris Baca is a three time US Barista Championship finalist, YouTuber, and cofounder of Cat and Cloud Coffee. In this episode we talk about how he got into the coffee business, the importance of authenticity, and how his employees’ well being drives their company.

Find Chris here: https://www.youtube.com/realchrisbaca and https://catandcloud.com/

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Episode Highlights:

01:15 - “Adding Value”
04:31 - Chris and his coffee company
10:12 - Starting simple and not trying to over-optimize
12:25 - Being a 3 time finalist in the US Barista Championship
20:41 - Making skate films and video views
25:02 - It’s not about the numbers, it’s about the people
33:28 - Authenticity and caring for your employees
52:30 - Hustle vs. life balance
59:10 - Advice for people looking to start a business

Jason Zook is a an entrepreneur who runs an online community called Wandering Aimfully for creative entrepreneurs who are also interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life. In this episode we talk about getting out of debt, balancing minimalism with ambition, and setting priorities in life.

Find Jason here: https://wanderingaimfully.com/

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Episode Highlights:

05:59 - Jason’s background
09:15 - Taking the long term view
14:49 - What does YouTube feel like now compared to when you started?
21:47 - Minimalism vs. ambition
27:57 - Fitting work around life
35:43 - Getting out of debt
41:04 - How to you create successful content
59:32 - Overcoming the guilt of letting some part of your business go
55:01 - Scaling up

Bret Iwan is the voice of Mickey Mouse. In this episode we talk about creative fulfillment, finding balance, and the crazy story of how he landed the gig of one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment.

Find Bret here: https://www.instagram.com/bretiwanvo

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Episode Highlights:

01:00 - Becoming Mickey
15:52 - Disney changed the game
27:22 - Being a VO Actor and having fans
29:57 - Filling Mickey’s shoes
31:55 - What it’s like to record the voice
38:19 - Grateful to have the opportunity
42:02 - Working as a freelancer
45:22 - Working hard but maintaining balance
45:22 - Enjoying the ride
55:31 - Advice to creative starting out
1:00:13 - Overcoming doubt

Caroline Zook is an artist and creative entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about getting swept up in the rat race, the importance of authenticity, and how to change the way you think about failure.

Caroline's membership community:
https://join.wanderingaimfully.com/

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Episode Highlights:

00:56 - Introduction: Ad agency and starting to make money online
04:47 - Starting to listen to her creative side and redefining success
11:55 - Getting swept up in the rat race
18:01 - Balancing pleasing your audience and your creative desire
21:43 - The mindset required to follow your own path
25:10 - Developing confidence through action
33:17 - If you are making 1k a month you can make 10k a month
39:10 - The importance of authenticity
45:43 - The book
53:19 - Minimalism

Alex Banayan is an entrepreneur and author of the book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched their Careers. In this episode we talk about overcoming fear, the dangers of being overly persistent, and the truth about success and happiness.

Find Alex here: https://thirddoorbook.com/

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Episode Highlights:

00:58 - Success and happiness are linked
09:39 - Defining success and advice for people on the journey
14:11 - Practical Steps for success
18:42 - Advice to land your dream interview
27:39 - Using the Inner Man Strategy
31:13 - The danger of too much persistence
36:42 - Preparing for a big interview
42:45 - Advice for people starting out: the idea of the third door
46:25 - Hustling the right way
54:37 - Overcoming fear to achieve the life you want
59:29 - Quick Questions

Dan Doty: twitter.com/danieldoty
Evryman: evryman.com

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Dani Nagel: instagram.com/danidazey
Dazey:  www.dazeyla.com

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Jack Conte is the CEO of Patreon.

Thomas Frank:  youtube.com/thomasfrank

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I'm taking next week off. See you all in a few.

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FitMenCook: https://fitmencook.com/
Get Kevin's new book: https://goo.gl/joNTko

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Josh & Tommy's Podcast:  http://thedailytalkshow.com
Josh & Tommy's Company:  http://bigmediacompany.com

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Daniel DeArco is an experimental photographer, filmmaker & fabricator that makes creative camera rigs for his projects like a slider that moves 24mph in a split second.

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Find Puno here: ilovecreatives.com
and on Instagram:  @punodostres

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Justin "Henny" Henderson a 4x grammy nominated, award-winning, multi-platinum record producer. He’s worked with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z & Lil Wayne.

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Cole Walliser is a Los Angeles based commercial director that’s worked with Miley Cyrus, Pink & Katy Perry.

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Sarah Moshman is a documentary filmmaker that focuses on telling stories about powerful women. Her Netflix documentary Losing Sight of Shore follows four women as they row across the Pacific Ocean unassisted from America to Australia.

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James Clear is the author of the book Atomic Habits. His work combines a range of disciplines including biology, neuroscience, psychology & philosophy.

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Paul Jarvis shares why you might want to rethink growth as the status quo, how social media has changed the way we think about success & the three questions you should ask yourself before working towards any goal.

Find Paul here: http://pjrvs.com

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Tatiana DeMaria is a talented musician, singer & songwriter. She's topped the charts with her rock band TAT & has produced music for television & film.

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Chris Newhard is a director of photography & owner of Book Light Creative. He's back on the show to help me answer listener questions about money, filmmaking & freelancing.

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Aubry & Christian live in a van. The two, known as Minimal Millennials online, create videos on YouTube about their van life journey.

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David Sherry is the founder of Death to Stock, a membership community that delivers personal, curated non-stock photos & video. On the podcast we talk about building your audience slow & with integrity, I try to convince David that he’s a minimalist, & how experimenting will lead to your creative & personal breakthroughs.

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Jack Coyne is a filmmaker & YouTuber. We talk about how he’s been able to keep the momentum going, whether you should seek passion or stability, and he offers advice for those who are looking to land their first gig and become indispensable.

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Cody Wanner is a filmmaker passionate about encouraging the doers of the world. On the podcast we talk about how to overcome roadblocks, when to say yes & why there is no such thing as a small creator.

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Todd Glass is a comedian and host of The Todd Glass Show. His latest comedy special Act Happy is available on Netflix. On this episode we talk about Todd’s journey to letting go of stuff, the mantra’s that help guide his minimalist philosophy, and what things might be worth holding onto.

This podcast is made possible by Patreon subscribers. Get my exclusive AMA podcast & vlog at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Sterling Grinnell is a filmmaker & photographer based in Denver, Colorado. You can watch his videos on YouTube or hire him for your next project.

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Jason Zook is an entrepreneur & author. Along with his wife he co-founded Wandering Aimfully, an online community for creative entrepreneurs who are equally interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life.

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T.K. Coleman is a podcaster, blogger & Education Director at Praxis, an apprenticeship program designed to give an alternative to college. On the podcast we discuss...

1. The true cost of not following your passion.
2. Why you should plan for the worst day of your week.
3. And the value in sharing your big goals & dreams with the world.

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Josh Janssen, from The Daily Talk Show, joins me to discuss waking up early, morning routines & why we care how others start their day.

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Kraig Adams makes videos about minimalism, tech & travel on his YouTube channel. On this episode we talk about when minimalism goes too far, how to avoid click-bate and sensational content, being original & how to simplify the role of social media in your life.

Brandin LaShea is a chef, business owner & host of an online show called POTPIE, a series where she cooks cannabis infused foods for her friends.

We talk about marijuana and its many myths, the history of hip hop and how it’s changed, as well as knowing when to celebrate & treat yourself and when to put that extra cash into 401k.

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Lewis Howes is a professional football player turned entrepreneur, podcaster & author. On this episode of The Ground Up Show we discuss...

1. Why people need to live with a sense of urgency.
2. Getting clear on your vision & the questions you should be asking yourself.
3. And we talk about our mutual admiration & ambition to get Dwayne The Rock Johnson on our respective podcasts.

New episodes every Wednesday.

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