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About This Episode: Tamara is an investor, Founder, & CEO of Broadcast Your Authority, a team-managed, data-driven content agency specializing in marketing and creating micro-content repurposed from weekly podcasts to help sustainable companies, influencers, and experts to position themselves as respected industry leaders. She helps clients reach more people through omnipresence, optimization, and a consistent done-for-you strategy. She began her video marketing career as the Founder of Serious Take Productions in 2013. She directed entrepreneurial films that sold out in national film festivals and shared snippets that went viral on YouTube. IndieFlix noticed her films and acquired them for distribution. Then with her interest in how viral videos worked, she was determined to help others grow their channels. In 2015, she started sharing her methods on the stage, in podcasts, and on YouTube. Find out more about Tamara at: Website: https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tamarathompson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/broadcastyourauthority/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamarathompsonofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarathompson-serioustakepro/ Check out our YouTube Channel: Command Your Brand - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfy2IETlyeKq62VHdcRN7aQ/

Conscious marketers, are you ready for Web3? While we are only now seeing a glimpse of this fast-evolving digital infrastructure, and a peek into its unlimited potential, it's high time we understand how we can fit into this new, exciting and for many — intimidating space.  Video Marketer and CEO of Serious Take Productions, Tamara Thompson, shares how we should wear a new lens looking at our business and making it more adaptable as we approach advertising, marketing, and content creation in the metaverse.  Tune in to this new power-packed episode of the Conscious Marketer podcast —Web3 and the Future of Content Marketing with Tamara Thompson. Key points covered in this episode:  ✅ People often ask, what's the difference between Web2 and Web3? Simply put, it is transitioning into a new and decentralized internet. Individuals, creators, and business owners can step into a space where content becomes an asset to which they own the rights.  ✅ Web3 content empowers loyalty by creating products and experiences for your customers. Transactions will be made on the blockchain, and being open to accepting cryptocurrency is a requirement because it's where the future is heading.  ✅ Tamara shares her journey in understanding the mechanisms around Web3. "What's unique is finding these communities. Instead of using Facebook groups, they use Twitter, Discord and Telegram, where everyone's nice and kind. People want to help and support each other. And that's what drew me in, is having these conversations with people I didn't know who were willing to help educate me. We're starting to build our own Discord community to teach other people what they can do to help apply this to their business." ✅ Collaborating for a mission. You can work with communities that resonate with you to get started. Tamara is launching a 10,000 piece NFT collection with an artist to help more women step confidently into the Web3 space. ✅ Content marketing is going on a fast-paced mode now. If you're not consistently posting the content or being the authority in your niche, you'll lose out. Tamara suggests different ways to create content within the space using NFTs and empowering communities to build your brand solidly. ✅ Video is the most crucial piece of Web2, and video will keep growing with Web3, as well. Tamara shares ideas of creating NFTs with video clips, getting more creative, and becoming more consistent with what you put out.  ✅ Authenticity will never grow old. In building your brand and communities in Web3, you still want to provide that customer experience that infuses your personality and everything you stand for.  ✅ You're never too early when you start incorporating Web3 in your business now. Research, learn, build the momentum and go through the experience. When things don't work out, you have the chance to tweak and create great ideas. Tamara reminds you not to be like most people who hold themselves back or who just don't take action. Tamara Thompson is the CEO of Serious Take Productions, an Investor, Keynote Speaker, & Video Marketer. She's directed her passion to build an agency that helps serve business leaders and brands to optimize YouTube, podcasting, and gain visibility through repurposing micro-content at consumable engaging lengths. Connect with Tamara: Instagram: @TamaraThompsonOfficial  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Serioustakeproductions Website: https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ ———————————————————————————————— The Conscious Business Movement is all about building a community of conscious leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs.  CONNECT WITH US Join Richard and Kyle in their Facebook group so you can learn how to use conscious marketing in your business. The Marketers Path Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/themarketerspath Website: https://consciousmarketer.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONSCIOUS MARKETERS PODCAST New Episodes Released Every Thursday

On today's episode, Tamara Thompson is joining us. Tamara is a YouTube super genius and today on the show we get to learn a lot of different strategies that she has not only used for creating a successful brand on YouTube and making content creation on YouTube and across all different social media platforms really easy for all the people she works with. She also outlines many different monetization strategies and how to truly get the most from your YouTube channel and YouTube strategy that goes a lot deeper than just get as many subscribers and views as possible.  This is a great, highly tactical, deep dive for anybody looking to up their YouTube and content marketing game.   Tamara Thompson founded Serious Take Productions in 2012 and has built her creative video agency nationwide. Tamara received her degree in Filmmaking and pursued her passion to bring stories to life in a creative, emotional, and impactful way. She has won awards for her documentary films, produced for large corporations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Safeway, and Gabriel Cosmetics, and has worked with top musicians from popular reality TV shows American Idol and NBC's The Voice. Tamara lights up knowing each video her team has produced is meant to create a bigger impact, and drive results by building rapport with your ideal clientele. In This Episode: You have to show up and be consistent.  You also need to creating content that people are actually searching for.   YouTube is the largest search engine involving video. So why not put yourself out there and be consistent so you can have more opportunities to have more clients.  Your first goal with YouTube is to get followers, more views, and be able to showcase that you have engagement.  To be a paid partner on YouTube you have to have over 4,000 hours watched on your channel before you can even apply.   And so much more!!! Connect with Tamara Thompson: Tamara on YouTube

SDN096: Video Marketing For Business with Tamara Thompson If you've been following the previous episodes and live streams of Stop Doing Nothing, you'll notice that all of the content is getting better because of this brilliant woman, Tamara Thompson, my guest for this week's show. We're going to talk about video marketing for business. Hopefully, this can help enlighten your perspective on the essence of video marketing and the tremendous impact it can create in your business, especially during COVID-19. Part One of ‘Video Marketing for Business’ Tamara Thompson is the CEO of Serious Take Productions, a premium video marketing company. Business owners hire her to visually and emotionally share their stories so they can inspire and establish their authority through media creatively and compellingly in a way that is congruent with their brand.  Her clients are in the personal and professional development industry: primarily speakers, coaches, consultants, and agency owners who have built a business around their expertise. They have a proven track record of helping transform the lives of clients. They have produced reputable results. They want help creating videos that help them sell without feeling overly salesy. Also, they want to be positioned as the go-to authority and trusted experts in their field. Some of them may even want practical training on how to create videos, what to say, and how to use video and media to sell more effectively. Her mission is to turn everyday people into Influencers. She helps business owners build a scalable company and become more visible consistently online to attract more clients without having to chase people around or be tech-savvy. “Video marketing is an important part of the business.” — Patrick Allmond (08:31-08:33) Tamara started using a camera at the age of seven. She loves jumping in front of the camera and getting told by her parents, "Tamara, we're trying to record your little brother. Get out of the way!" Growing up, she never even looked at it as a career option. Back then, it was merely deemed a hobby, and she loved making silly videos, just like any other young people out there. She was in the fitness industry for about eight years and discovered that she had more fun filming her friends that were personal trainers. So, that made her decide to go back to film school in her late 20s.  She had a mentor who passed away shortly due to lung cancer after she graduated. Upon discovering how good she was when it comes to directing, seeing the overall vision, managing the storyboard, and storytelling, she was challenged to film a documentary and enter it into film festivals which ended up being sold out in film festivals all across Seattle, Washington, and Palm Springs, California. That opened up more doors for her to receive invitations from people who wanted her to be a speaker for their events. It's an inspirational story about simply directing films up to running her own production company that's focused on branded content so that people could share their message congruently online. Part Two of “Video Marketing for Business Most people don't realize how important video marketing is in business. Whatever industry you're in, you always have the opportunity to connect with more people online. It's just a matter of knowing whether you're fully utilizing all the tools and resources you need to be consistently visible out there. But sometimes, generating enticing content can be an overwhelming process. If you're tired of wondering why other businesses get so much traction online, and you want to start working with a reliable, cohesive team that drives results and return of investment for your business content, it's time for you to consider working with Serious Take Productions and check out their Video Authority Accelerator program.  To give you a few details about what this program covers, you will get world-class support for your content & brand strategy, SEO & marketing research, video, podcast, blog, social media, and distribution & optimization. “We've created a system for influencers who want to be consistently visible.” —  Tamara Thompson (11:16-11:26) Video marketing can help position your authority as an influencer in your industry. Multiple social media platforms are available nowadays for you to post your video content. You never know who's going to give you a golden call because they want to work on their first big project with you.  You can also catch up on the previous episodes where Patrick talked about How to Stay Sane While Sheltering in Place During COVID-19 and Now Is the Time for Business Expansion. Stay tuned for more episodes of Stop Doing Nothing. How to Connect More with Tamara Thompson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirectorTamaraT Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarathompson-serioustakepro Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeriousTakePro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directortamarathompson/ Website: https://www.broadcastyourauthority.com How to Get Involved Patrick Allmond is a multi-decade entrepreneur, veteran, pilot, and ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX Contributor. He is also the founder of Focus Digital Marketing Agency and the StopDoingNothing movement. Action is the great thing that separates the average from the great. Decide today which one you want to be. Business mastery, generating wealth, personal development, and many more. You get to pick your transformation! https://stopdoingnothing.com/

Afraid of being a public persona? You're not alone. Maybe you fear putting something out there because too many people might see it. Or criticize your work. Realize that when we keep playing smaller than we're capable of, we prevent ourselves from living out our mission in life. There is a visionary leader inside each one of us. In this week's episode, Dianne Allen, together with her special guest, Tamara Thompson, talks about the fear of visibility and imposter syndrome. Part One of ‘Fear of Visibility + Imposter Syndrome’ Tamara Thompson is the CEO of Serious Take Productions, a premium video production company. Business owners hire her to visually and emotionally share their stories. They inspire and establish their authority through media creatively and compellingly, in a way that fits their brand.  Her clients are in the personal and professional development industry: speakers, coaches, consultants, agency owners that have built a business around their expertise. They have a proven track record of helping transform the lives of clients. They have produced reputable results. They want help creating videos that help them sell without feeling overly salesy. They want to be positioned as the go-to authority and trusted experts in their field. Some of them may even want practical training on how to create videos, what to say, and how to use video and media to sell more effectively. Her mission is to turn everyday people into influencers. She helps business owners build a scalable company and become more visible consistently online to attract more clients without having to chase people around or be tech-savvy. “Storytelling can be used on a grand scale to save lives and inspire a nation.” – Tamara Thompson (11:02-11:08) As you grow up, there are moments when you just feel like your life choices aren't aligned to your true calling. You feel the desire to be seen and heard for who you are. You're probably someone who's been hiding for years when you have so much potential. It's essential to be visible because there are so many people in the world who choose to hide their amazing gifts. But there's another thing: some people, despite the evident success, have a feeling of inadequacy. They want to position themselves differently on social media than the way they are in their everyday practices. Put yourself out there and don't worry about what other people think. At times you may feel like you're an imposter because what you're doing so good at comes so naturally. Part Two of ‘Fear of Visibility + Imposter Syndrome’ You must be able to share things with people, be vulnerable, and strike that genuine connection. Find more people who can truly understand you and resonate with your story. Show them where you've been, how you've gotten where you are today. Show yourself as the expert. If this is something that you're struggling with, start recording a video of yourself. Practice, in general, doesn't make things perfect. But it does create considerable progress. If you want to get better, you have to be willing to step out and take a risk. Think about what you're doing to get where you want to go. Come up with a plan to expand. “Every person has an interesting story to tell.” – Dianne Allen  You have an incredible story to share, and don't let anyone or anything get in the way of you believing that. You have to understand that all stories are meant to be heard. Figure out which story throughout your life path is worth sharing to connect with people on a deeper emotional level. You might ins Learn More About Tamara Thompson Tamara Thompson is the CEO of Broadcast Your Authority, a company that specializes in video marketing and all aspects of production. She has directed for major corporations such as Safeway, Microsoft, and Starbucks. Their mission is to turn everyday people into Influencers. They help business owners become more visible consistently online to attract more clients without having to chase people around or be tech-savvy.  Website: http://www.broadcastyourauthority.com/home Instagram: @TamaraThompsonOfficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirectorTamaraThompson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarathompson-serioustakepro/ Join The Broadcast Your Authority Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/broadcastyourauthority/ How To Connect With Dianne A. Allen You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The 6-month Visionary Leader Program will move you forward. You will grow, transform and connect. http://bit.ly/DianneAAllen  Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me  Follow our Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen, Author Email contact: dianne@someonegetsme.com Dianne’s Mentoring Services: someonegetsme.com/services Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your special gift, so let your light shine! 

Tamara Thompson, the CEO of Serious Take Productions, Speaker and award-winning documentary director who has produced for Microsoft, & Safeway to hit artists of NBC’s The Voice, and American Idol. Tamara has shared the stage with Marcus Lemonis from CNBC’s The Profit, Lisa Nichols, Allison Maslan, Steve Sims and more to help educate people on how to share their message more effectively online with video in a congruent way.

Her biggest joy is bringing people together through memorable experiences, and helping her clients Broadcast Their Authority through her accelerator program to be visible and found through Youtube optimization and influencer connections. She believes in providing a valuable service, building relationships and giving back.Topics:Who Tamara isCreating memorable experiences for peopleThe importance of human connectionHow she inspires people to be resilientThe importance of being approachable as a CEO of the companyOn taking actionHow she stand her own powerQuote:"The vulnerability gets people."Connect with Tamara:Free Youtube Optimization Checklist - http://broadcastyourauthority.com/Join Tamara's FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/broadcastyourauthority/Email - info@seriousproductions.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DirectorTamaraThompson/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamarathompsonofficialLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarathompson-serioustakepro/Other links and resources:Free Gift from Diane (5 Moves to Reset Your Power) - ResetYourPowerGift.comFree Gift from Diane (Life Reset Quiz) - https://liferesetquiz.comBANKCODE - https://MyBankCode.com/VictoryDiane Halfman's website - http://www.DianeHalfman.comWant to know more about yourself?Some people ask me how to RESET their life.Some people ask me how to be more sensual.Others are wondering how to make more money. How to be more successful. How to start a business. All of these questions and more are what I answer in my programs.Come see me at http://www.DianeHalfman.com

Tamara Thompson, the CEO of Serious Take Productions, Speaker and award-winning documentary director who has produced for Microsoft, & Safeway to hit artists of NBC’s The Voice, and American Idol. Tamara has shared the stage with Marcus Lemonis from CNBC’s The Profit, Lisa Nichols, Allison Maslan, Steve Sims and more to help educate people on how to share their message more effectively online with video in a congruent way.

Her biggest joy is bringing people together through memorable experiences, and helping her clients Broadcast Their Authority through her accelerator program to be visible and found through Youtube optimization and influencer connections. She believes in providing a valuable service, building relationships and giving back.Topics:Who Tamara isCreating memorable experiences for peopleThe importance of human connectionHow she inspires people to be resilientThe importance of being approachable as a CEO of the companyOn taking actionHow she stand her own powerQuote:"The vulnerability gets people."Connect with Tamara:Free Youtube Optimization Checklist - http://broadcastyourauthority.com/Join Tamara's FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/broadcastyourauthority/Email - info@seriousproductions.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DirectorTamaraThompson/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamarathompsonofficialLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarathompson-serioustakepro/Other links and resources:Free Gift from Diane (5 Moves to Reset Your Power) - ResetYourPowerGift.comFree Gift from Diane (Life Reset Quiz) - https://liferesetquiz.comBANKCODE - https://MyBankCode.com/VictoryDiane Halfman's website - http://www.DianeHalfman.comWant to know more about yourself?Some people ask me how to RESET their life.Some people ask me how to be more sensual.Others are wondering how to make more money. How to be more successful. How to start a business. All of these questions and more are what I answer in my programs.Come see me at http://www.DianeHalfman.com

“The more you're seen and heard,  the more people are attracted to you.” Tamara Thompson (4:17 - 4:20) Tamara Thompson is the CEO of Serious Take Productions and the host of Broadcast Your Authority TV. She teaches business owners how to create and re-purpose high-quality video content for better traction. Are you making the impact you want through social media? There are right and wrong ways to put yourself out there. You can broadcast your authority the right way and reach more people.  “Video promotes visibility and creates a human connection.”  - Janelle Lara (30:57 - 31:00) Every entrepreneur needs to be seen, heard, and known in order to succeed in business. But so many fail to utilize the powerful tool of video. Video provides the opportunity for followers to connect and engage on a deeper level. It's your big-ticket to quickly and efficiently acquire more clients for more sales.    Tips for Broadcasting Your Authority as an Influencer   Be strategic. Understanding the online algorithms that dictate traffic flow is critical. There's so much going on behind the scenes. Do your research and learn the basics of SEO. Use the right keywords and headlines to get found on Google and YouTube.    Tell a story. People are getting creative these days, and we've come a long way away from videos of a random talking head. Have a game plan before you jump in front of the camera. Pre-plan, shoot, and then work your post-production magic.   Provide value. Aside from valuable content, what else can you provide that grabs your audience's attention? Events are a perfect way to get hype and buzz around your brand. Get creative in how you can connect face-to-face with your audience.  “You're going to have naysayers, so don't take it personally. That's everywhere on social media.” - Tamara Thompson (16:47 - 16:55)  We know how scary it is to put yourself out there. Stop worrying so much and just start! All you need is your smartphone, some natural light, and a tripod. The power of video makes it easy to take charge, become an influencer, and spread your brand's message.    How to get involved Follow @theparttimeceopodcast on Instagram for special, podcast related updates! For more resources, information on my coaching services, and a whole community of Part-Time CEOs, find me on Facebook at Janelle Lara, my website, or email me at janelle@janellelara.com.  If you're interested in attending the next Broadcast Your Authority event, then click here and use the code OWNIT for 30% off tickets!   If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

In this episode we dive into having resilience and the impact it can make on our business and life. Guest, Tamara Thompson founded Serious Take Productions in 2012 and has built her creative video agency nationwide helping well known influential thought leaders. She shares with us diving into her creative passions, overcoming the dark periods of her life, and how to put yourself out there despite the “no’s” Tune in for your entrepreneurial inspiration!

Everyone dreams of taking their passion and turning it into something profitable. It’s the situation in which your “work” becomes so much more than work. Such is the story of today’s guest. Listen in to hear how she turned a childhood hobby into a serious profession. Tamara Thompson founded Serious Take Productions in 2012 and has built her creative video agency nationwide. She received her degree in filmmaking and pursued her passion for bringing stories to life in a creative, emotional, and impactful way. Tamara has won awards for her documentary films produced for large corporations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Safeway, and Gabriel Cosmetics to working with musicians from top TV reality shows like American Idol and NBC’s The Voice. She is known for her attention to detail, her creative vision to help you pull the right story for your brand, and helping people gain the confidence to Broadcast Your Authority with video productions. Tamara enjoys cultivating relationships in the entrepreneurial space to provide meaningful introductions to influencers who are giving back. She lights up knowing each video her team has produced is meant to create a bigger impact and drive results by building rapport with an ideal clientele. Turning passion into profit What did you love doing when you were a kid? Tamara started playing around with her dad’s camcorder when she was about 7, and video has been a huge part of her life ever since. She figured out how to turn her passion into profit and found the strategies and systems she needed to put everything in place for her production company. She became a silly YouTuber in 2005 but wanted to be seen as a serious filmmaker. She went away from YouTube for a while but now helps her clients use it in “not-so-silly” ways. Film school taught Tamara how to make inspiring and emotional documentaries that focused on stories of people, along with epic brand-story trailers that share the story of her clients’ brands. TWEET: Pause your life and take some time for yourself. @seriouspro #chasingdreams Commonalities among people What does it take to find someone’s story? Most of what Tamara does involves sharing people’s stories. She believes she is gifted in knowing when someone isn’t sharing enough of the back story. Some people have gone through traumatic experiences, and these are the stories that inspire others. Most of us fear being vulnerable in sharing our past, but telling our stories leads to authenticity and helps others see your WHY. Tamara has become experienced in asking the right questions that will dig deep and reveal the hidden parts of the story. TWEET: I’ve become very purposeful in finding people who are in alignment with my mission. @seriouspro #chasingdreams Manifesting your destiny How much control do you have over your destiny? Tamara says that you have to take action by putting the vision out there in the future and create the action path to get there. Focusing on what you want to be a part of will help you set the intention. Having connections and building relationships are part of the pathway to success. She says to trust your intuition about who you need to connect and collaborate with. We all go further when we connect with others. TWEET: What is it about your story that will resonate with others? @seriouspro #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take: If something gets in your way, find your way around it. Find a way to get where you need to be.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:07] Tamara’s passion [4:29] Being inspired by documentaries [7:16] Starting out on YouTube [9:52] Videography as a creative outlet [10:54] Making this “my future” [16:26] Being vulnerable in sharing your story [20:01] Finding truth in your story [22:47] The power of manifestation [27:02] Going farther by working with others [28:17] Growing past “just” a production company [31:32] Passion coming into fruition [33:19] Balancing everything [36:20] ONE action for a dream chaser] RESOURCES MENTIONED: Tamara’s Website Tamara on Facebook Tamara on Twitter Tamara on Instagram Tamara on LinkedIn Find the Behind-the-Scenes interview on YouTube Check out our Fundathon Donation page: http://aimeej21.com/donate   Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Some people are afraid to share the vulnerability of the WHY behind their story. @seriouspro #chasingdreams TWEET: Turn your passion into profit. It is DO-able. @seriouspro #chasingdreams  

If you hang around in the podcast and entrepreneurial spaces long enough, you're sure to come across Tamara Thompson, the CEO and founder of Serious Take Productions. Tamara and her team specialize in helping brands tell their story using video to produce a bigger impact and drive results by building rapport with their ideal clientele.   Today, she's going to share how we can incorporate video into everything we do as an attorney – and the ramifications of choosing not to.   Resources: Learn more at http://www.serioustakeproductions.com/ Broadcast Your Authority TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC92nr14v4I&list=PLZd1vazSXmNE7gvbaJAOeyZh6GoZoULPq Twitter: https://twitter.com/serioustakepro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serioustakeproductions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-thompson-33779231/   If you've enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.   --   Thank you to our sponsors! Ruby Receptionist - Virtual receptionist & live call services that will help you grow your office (and save money), one call at a time - to learn more, go to callruby.com/lawentrepreneur or call 844.895.7829 Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, & iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms - Get a FREE web assessment at spotlightbranding.com/tle The Law Entrepreneur is produced by Podcast Masters

As sales reps, we all want to know how to turn a ‘No,' to a ‘Maybe,' to a ‘Yes!' Tamara Thompson is the owner of a creative video production company that brings compelling stories and brands to life; from events to influencers to business owners. It is for those who need marketing assistance or who seek to broadcast their authority across different social media platforms. Video is her forte'. She is very passionate about it and has directed several documentaries. Tamara started using a video camera at the age of 7 and followed her dream into film school before launching her own business, Serious Take Productions, in 2012. She is now focused on building her sub-brand, Broadcast your Authority, to help empower more female business owners – from taking the stage, to gaining media exposure, to implementing video that will attract and keep attention. Tamara knows full well that receiving a ‘No' in sales is inevitable. She used to take it personally until she read The Four Agreements, a book which she credits with changing her life. MOVING BEYOND ‘NO' Now, she views ‘no' with a different mindset. That ‘no' can turn into a ‘maybe' and then into a ‘yes' when you have the mentality and are able to think abundantly in order to handle rejection. Taking rejection personally only allows it to spiral out of control into negative feelings about one's abilities. The more positivity flows around you, however, the more you are able to deal with objections. To handle the conversation, you have to be able to listen to why they are saying ‘no.' It is a preemptive process. It is the preemptive way of thinking when entering into any conversation: don't expect a ‘no,' but recognize that it may happen and be prepared. When facing ‘no' as an answer, it is time to discover why the hesitation exists. In this way, you can provide a different solution that caters better to the needs of your clients. As the owner of a professional video company, Tamara knows she has the one-up in many situations simply because, in order to build a relationship with her clients, she needs to know exactly what entices them most and what they need most. As an example, Tamara recalls hosting a ‘sale from the stage event.' It's a selling opportunity to a massive amount of people who are then invited to ask questions and to sign up for video retreats. One woman, in particular, had many questions about her unique situation. Tamara was able to zero in on the specific hesitations of the prospect and cater to her needs as a result. Relating to the prospect and fully trying to understand the reasons behind any hesitation is how Tamara is able to turn a ‘no' into a ‘yes.' LISTENING She doesn't view ‘no' as a rejection or a lack of interest but rather as a call for more information. A weak seller might give up but a great seller will try to be helpful, to relate, and to listen. When you truly care about the people you are working with and for and want to build a relationship with them, it is easier to steer conversations toward ‘yes.' Once you understand the struggles and objections, it is easier to respond properly. Tamara is passionate about her business. She is confident that listening and empathy can go a long way in helping sales reps close deals even if they are not particularly passionate about their product. New sellers sometimes don't know what to listen for. Tamara recommends doing research on any person you hope to speak with. Take time to learn their lifestyle and interests and what their brand and business look like. Then tailor your questions accordingly. The right questions – the right amount of interest in what the prospect is already doing – can open them up to tell you more. Find out why they do what they do and where they want to go. Most prospects are passionate about their business and when they are hesitant to make a change, you can hear it in their voice. Once you understand their goals, you can help them past the hesitation. BEING PERSISTENT If a hesitant ‘no' is still the answer, Tamara recommends follow-up. Aim for a ‘maybe' even if it means following-up multiple times, or several months later, because people are busy and can't always respond the first time. Once the prospect realizes that the sales rep is attempting to provide a solution and to help versus just trying to make a sale, it opens doors. Persistence and the ability to listen to the real concerns of any prospect are Tamara's key pieces of advice.   Give prospects the opportunity to understand what it will really be like to work with you. #ProspectExperience CLICK TO TWEET   The more they can see the value in what you offer, the more ‘no' moves to ‘yes.' “HOW TO TURN A ‘NO,' TO A ‘MAYBE,' TO A ‘YES!'” EPISODE RESOURCES Check out Tamara's video content and learn about upcoming events on the Director Tamara Thompson Facebook page. You can learn more about compelling videos, event videos, and influencer and speaker trailers produced by Serious Take Productions at www.serioustakeproductions.com. This episode is brought to you in part by our TSE Certified Sales Training Program, which teaches you to improve your sales skills, find more customers, build stronger value, and close more deals. The next semester begins in April. 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Fake is the new Real? Check out this week’s quick tip to find out how to embrace faking your skills as you build them up! Check out today’s transcript! The Psychology of “Fake It Til You Make It” as a Public Speaker and Author Some people hear the work ‘fake,’ myself included, and instantly feel a gut reaction that that is bad to do. The last thing I want to be seen as is a fake, a fraud, a scammer. However, paradoxically, we become things by action. We cannot become unless we do. For example...you become an author by writing. You become a speaker by speaking. So, I truly believe that if ‘faking confidence until you build confidence’ works to get you to take action, embrace it and GO! As a personal example, I decided to speak about 10 days ago at the Ultimate Stage Experience put on by Tamara Thompson and Danielle Gomez of Serious Take Productions. I haven’t spoken on a stage in a while so I was feeling nervous and even admittedly had a little crying breakdown with my husband the Sunday before feeling like, “I am going to suck -- I’m not ready -- I’m going to embarrass myself!” No matter how great my photos are on Instagram, sometimes I hit brick walls too and question my abilities. Luckily, I have a great husband and he said, “Laura, I know it’s going to be great.” By the way he said it, I knew it wasn’t just half-hearted platitudes. So I asked, “How do you knooow that though?” And he replied gently, “Because you put your whole heart and brain into EVERYTHING you do, so how could it not be good. You’ll make sure of it.” That external reinforcement was enough to get me back on track and feeling ready to take one step forward the next day, the next, and the next...until Friday when I delivered my talk and actually had the entire room cracking up first, then inspired next. I told them my “Print Your Own Shirt” story that I shared with you podcast listeners back in podcast episode 108. Then, I told them about how I channeled my inner ‘Senior Queen’ and printed my own shirt which read “best selling published author” when I took massive action and wrote and self-published my first book at the end of 2016...that one action that has lead to so many more opportunities, clarity, and confidence that I never expected. Now, I’m telling you about this recent experience from 10 days ago because even though I was feeling nerves and stage fright, I decided to ‘fake it til i make it.’ The more speaking I do, the more comfortable I will be on stage, and the better speaker I will become. But if I just sit in my office googling tips on speaking and never actually do it until I feel “100% ready,” I legitimately will never get to my goal. Speaking of speaking, I am speaking again this coming weekend at the Massive Success Breakthrough event here in San Diego. Shoot me an email if you are in the area and want to come, I have a few free tickets I can get you. Laura@CopyThatPops.com And keep your eye on my Instagram and Facebook accounts...I’ll try to share behind the scenes where you can watch me hopefully more making it than faking it! Haha Now, for you… If you are like me and wanting to do more public speaking, well, go do more public speaking. It’s the only way. Reach out to a local high school, college, Rotary Club, or Toastmasters and get practice with audiences who do not feel as intimidating to you than where you want to end up (say...at SMMW, or Thrive, or T&C...etc). If you are still dreaming of writing a book and becoming an author, well, open up a Google doc or grab a pen and paper and start writing. Start with just brainstorming, idea dumping, journaling if you are still not sure what your book will be about. Action begets action. Do to be. Instead of “Think and Grow Rich,” it could be “Write and Grow Into an Author.” :) Oh, and one last thought on my brain...if you are in the San Diego area...I’m been journaling about putting on a 10 week hands on workshop where only 10 people plus me will meet in person and digitally to make everyone in the group Amazon best selling authors by the end of it. You’ll get your message out, instant credibility, and lots of media attention for your business...all of which will lead to more traffic, sales, and confidence for more. Please email me if you are in the SD area and interested in more details. Laura@CopyThatPops.com is the email again :) But no matter what you are working on to move your business forward, remember that it’s okay to sometimes “fake it until you make it!”  Read More:Shownotes for 111: The Psychology of “Fake It Til You Make It” as a Public Speaker and Author - Quick Tip

Tamara is a creative director of Serious Take Productions, who has found her niche with inspiring storytelling within video production. She is passionate about golf, storyboarding, building relationships, and directing documentary films that inspire. She’s produced, filmed and edited for corporate clients such as Microsoft, Starbucks and more. Tamara left the corporate world knowing she wanted to become her own boss. She worked hard to gain clients such as Safeway, Gabriel Cosmetics and Cole Hatter. She came to terms with realizing she wasn’t a freelancer, but an entrepreneur and has never looked back.   In this show we talk about her struggles with Alcohol.   Her struggles with friends of hers committing suicide.   Her battles with Depression.   Her issues of self image   Her love for movies   Her story about being hit by a car.   Her love for the Four Agreements.    How she got cheated on by her girlfriend.   Her ability to come alive in her life.   And so so so much more.

  In this episode Stephen interviews Tamara Thompson: Tamara Thompson is an award winning documentary filmmaker & director who has found her niche with inspiring storytelling through high quality video production. She is passionate about golf, sailing, storyboarding, building relationships, and directing documentary films that inspire. She’s produced for corporate clients such as Microsoft and Starbucks. Tamara left the corporate world knowing she wanted to become her own boss. Now the CEO of Serious Take Productions, a premium level video production company that specializes in telling stories effectively for successful brands. At Serious Take Productions they work hard to connect, create and inspire through branding & speaker trailers and high end event production. Links: www.serioustakeproductions.com www.facebook.com/serioustakeproductions www.facebook.com/directortamarathompson   Notes from this episode:   Started her own production company in 2012 Create. Connect. Inspire. Based out of SoCal, moved it from Washington Used to create funny videos as a kid and then created silly youtube videos when youtube came out. Went to school for Digital Film Making. Her mother was an entrepreneur. She learned from mentors, fell, and kept going. She has been 6 years sober. Her biggest turning point was coming out of that. Her second biggest turning point was her documentary. When she looked at herself as an entrepreneur instead of as a free-lancer, it all changed for her. Keep creating epic work to films. Her advice to her younger self would be "Keep being persistent. Keep taking massive action. Keep being stubborn. It pays off." She wouldn't change anything, because it made her who she is today. She is driven to build her dreams but is still creative. Find someone who will compliment you, build your team. "It's good to have someone to keep you accountable." You have to be a good listener. Being consistent. Get a mentor to turn your passion into a business. "If you don't have sales, you don't have a business." "Ask for help in the beginning. A lot of business fail within the first 2 years." Launching a 4k iPhone course Teaches traffic and marketing as well - Launching in March    

Visit EOFire.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. Tamara is an award-winning documentary film director, entrepreneur and CEO of Serious Take Productions. She found her niche in video production by connecting through storytelling. She helps successful entrepreneurs and businesses to inspire through video. She left corporate America in 2012 and built her business and team generating multiple 5 figures a month consistently.

My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a lady who you just cannot find a photo of her not beaming from ear to ear. And it's not a surprise as quite simply to me, it looks like she is having the time of her life. And unusually for most guests who have come on the show, it appears a pretty straight line to where she is today, but of course that probably isn't the case. Back in the day as a young girl, she would run around with a camera and create silly YouTube videos. After family and friends told her that she should pursue a career in video, she went to the Seattle Art Institute to get her degree in Filmmaking.  Which she did, and then set off working for several video companies before starting her own rocking and rolling at Serious Take Productions. And cleverly she didn't just use her skills in video to make her success rapid, but the power of connections. Working with the top entrepreneurs across the world to highlight her skills, and of course gain insights into what makes a successful online business. As she says "We're a team of storytellers, cinematographers, editors, and connectors creating impactful videos that evoke emotions. We help established business owners build powerhouse brands through storytelling and compelling videos that attract customers now. We storyboard, shoot, direct, edit and are committed to excellence." And believe me, I started doing the research on today's guest and then ended up watching over two hours of her powerful and insightful videos so she certainly does just what she has set out to do. Inspire. Educate. And love everyday of her life. So does she love everyday of her life, or is there much of her business that she could take or leave but knows its part of the game? And where do people go wrong with their own video creations? Making it all about them instead of the viewer? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Tamara Thompson. Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Tamara Thompson such as: Why Tamara has such a high degree of gratitude everyday for the things that she has managed to achieve in her life. Tamara recalls seeing her mothers entrepreneurial ventures as a nine year old, and being shown the true value of the dollar, a lesson she has never forgot. Why it is so important to develop flex time in her life for being with loved ones. A business can seem important, but nowhere near what is waiting to be with you at home. and lastly…. How she now thinks "Man if I had started years before, I could now be on Netflix"....there is never a better time to start something than today.  

Welcome to Episode 38 of the No Quit Living Podcast. NQL is a personal development podcast designed to help listeners achieve their goals and desires. Through hearing the inspiring stories and tips from the greats, we will all find it easier to stay motivated and never quit. Tamara Thompson is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Serious Take Productions, a video production company that has done work for big names like John Lee Dumas and Caleb Maddix. Although Thompson has had a plethora of success, her journey is only just beginning, as her persistence and capability still exceed her accomplishments. She has not had it easy by any means. Thompson is a recovered alcoholic, and has been to jail but has been able to turn that around by making positive choices and redirecting her focus to entrepreneurship. Tamara is the "queen of the follow up," and is currently in contact with Lorie Greiner from Shark Tank about potentially being in a future film of hers. Be sure to follow her on social media to stay up to date, and our we've got our fingers crossed for you!   Website: http://www.serioustakeproductions.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/serioustakepro?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serioustakeproductions/?hc_ref=ARR4U19cEHf_NHVevYLbeaed5CYriCqY3Rraj7esaF-sxL4oagaU78kgYwnCjiFzyuY&fref=nf  

Tamara Thompson is an award winning filmmaker & director, who found her niche with inspiring storytelling utilizing video production. Tamara left the corporate world knowing she wanted to become her own boss. She’s built client relationships with Safeway, Gabriel Cosmetics, and EOFire host John Lee Dumas. She’s been honored to direct passion projects with Artist's Encore, a web series involving artists from American Idol, X-factor, and NBC's The Voice. Tamara’s recent film documentary, “Inspired by 11” — featured 11 top entrepreneurial leaders like Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas and influencers from around the globe.  Tamara was hit by a car and lost the ability to train and fell into a deep alcoholic depression. After receiving 5 DUI’s she was sentenced to jail and treatment. Then she decided to turn her life around. She overcame the shame of messing up her life and sobered up and to date is a successful film director and CEO of Serious Take Productions. She is 6 yrs sober as of this recording and absolutely honored to have Tamara Thompson share her story of redemption on this episode of Thriving Beyond Tamara has also shared her story on the stage at ICON Conference Learn more at serioustakeproductions.com Full post ThrivingBeyondPodcast.com

Tamara Thompson is the founder of Serious Take Productions, a company that specializes in professional creative storytelling video production. Their mission is to help entrepreneurs and business owners produce high end creative branding trailers, behind the scenes videos and documentary style promotional videos for their websites. Tamara is a creative director, who has found her niche with inspiring storytelling within video production. She is passionate about golf, storyboarding, building relationships, and directing documentary films that inspire. She’s produced, filmed and edited for corporate clients such as Microsoft, Starbucks and more.  Website: http://www.serioustakeproductions.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serioustakeproductions/    

Hey hey! Welcome to episode 212 of Life on Fire. Do you know the story of your brand and the story behind why you do what you do? Knowing your story and sharing your story are two of the most powerful things an entrepreneur can do for their business. On this episode, I’m joined by Tamara and Danielle of Serious Take Productions. This dynamic duo finds the magic in their clients’ stories and helps powerfully share them through video branding trailers. They are also the people who created and produced Inspired by 11, a documentary about 11 inspiring entrepreneurs. Today they’ll explain how Inspired by 11 came about, what a branding trailer is, and some simple questions you can ask yourself to get clear on your message. We’ll also talk about an upcoming event they are showcasing, and much more on episode 212 of Life on Fire! In this episode you’ll hear: Where did the idea for Inspired by 11 come from? (3:50) What is a branding trailer and why is it so effective? (6:35) Simple questions to ask that will clarify your messaging. (10:00) What is their motto at Simple Take Productions? (14:55) And so much more! More About This Show Like so many great entrepreneurial success stories, Serious Take Productions began from a desire to create inspiration for others. Tamara Thompson, the founder of Serious Take Productions, went back to school for filmmaking at The Art Institute after finding a passion for the craft from silly YouTube videos she made! With her education and experience, she wanted to create video that would inspire others. She put together a web series with contestants from American Idol, The X-Factor and The Voice. And she did it for free because she wanted to build connections and help people. But when she struggled to pay her bills, Danielle stepped in and suggested she find a way to pursue her interests while making money. So Tamara took a job as a video production manager for a corporate company, then when feeling as though her creativity wasn’t being expressed, she went to another company. At that company some of her co-workers suggested she watch Shark Tank. She liked it and soon found The Profit with Marcus Lemonis, which she also really liked. The pieces of the puzzle began to come together when Danielle suggested they start working with entrepreneurs. Then the idea for the Inspired by 11 movie came and everything started to click. They interviewed 11 entrepreneurs about their stories, their pain points, their trials and tribulations. You can see the film for free on their web site. At the same time, Serious Take Productions began building their client list and helping entrepreneurs share their stories through the medium of branding trailers. As they explain on this episode, a branding trailer tells an entrepeneur’s story and grabs their message. By collaborating with the entrepreneur, they storyboard the concept out before creating it on video. The result is that when the story is told in the right way, people buy in automatically, without any pushy sales tactics. A branding trailer is not about convincing people to work with you or buy from you, it's about clarifying your brand and authentically sharing your story. Also on this episode, Tamara and Danielle give a few questions you can ask yourself to start that clarification process as well as why they created their event, The Ultimate Stage Experience. They both share something you wouldn’t know about them, including Tamara’s 27 hours in a coma following a hit and run accident. Tune in for that gripping story and much more on episode 212 of Life on Fire! EPISODE RESOURCES The Ultimate Stage Experience event Serious Take Productions Serious Take Productions On YouTube Serious Take Productions on Twitter Serious Take Productions on Facebook Life on Fire event Subscribe to Life on Fire TV Podcast Write a Review on iTunes

Hey hey! Welcome to episode 212 of Life on Fire. Do you know the story of your brand and the story behind why you do what you do? Knowing your story and sharing your story are two of the most powerful things an entrepreneur can do for their business. On this episode, I’m joined by Tamara and Danielle of Serious Take Productions. This dynamic duo finds the magic in their clients’ stories and helps powerfully share them through video branding trailers. They are also the people who created and produced Inspired by 11, a documentary about 11 inspiring entrepreneurs. Today they’ll explain how Inspired by 11 came about, what a branding trailer is, and some simple questions you can ask yourself to get clear on your message. We’ll also talk about an upcoming event they are showcasing, and much more on episode 212 of Life on Fire! The post 212: The Power of Creative Storytelling, with Serious Take Productions appeared first on Life On Fire.

Tamara is an award winning documentary film director, entrepreneur and CEO of Serious Take Productions. She found her niche in video production by connecting through storytelling. She helps successful entrepreneurs and businesses to inspire through video. She left corporate America in 2012 and built her business and team generating multiple 5 figures a month consistently. Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: Looking for quality candidates to help you grow your business? Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by over 1 million businesses (including EOFire)!