How One Bad Hire Cost Him a 10-Year Client | Matt Dringenberg

The MBA Mindset Behind Better Video Strategy | Todd Marchant

Todd Marchant, founder of Be Whole Do Good, shares how his MBA training shaped the way he builds a video-anchored business without coming from a video production background. In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, we talk about launching before everything feels perfect, using prototypes and reference videos to clarify creative direction, defining “white lines” that guide innovation, and knowing when to stay scrappy versus when to invest in a professional post-production partner. If you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or creative leader trying to create video content that actually supports your business, Todd’s launch-and-learn mindset offers a practical path forward.

How One Bad Hire Cost Him a 10-Year Client | Matt Dringenberg

In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, Matt Dringenberg of Integra Films shares the painful lessons from a hiring misfire that strained a 10-year client relationship, exposed the gap between flashy gear and real skill, and forced him to rethink how solopreneurs should grow. We talk about hiring red flags, creative vetting, why technical ability alone is not enough, and how to know whether you need an employee, a contractor, or a true post-production partner. Matt Dringenberg www.integrafilms.ca [http://www.integrafilms.ca]

Struggling with Video Editing? Here’s What You’re Missing | Raquel Robles

In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, one of our own editors Raquel Robles breaks down the hidden challenges of video editing, from navigating unclear feedback and creative direction to finding the story within raw footage and making confident decisions under pressure. We dig into editing workflows, handling revisions without frustration, improving efficiency without sacrificing quality, and the mindset shift that separates good editors from great ones. This is a must-watch for video editors, producers, and creative teams looking to level up their post-production process. Raquel Robles - Archaius Creative https://archaiuscreative.com/ [https://archaiuscreative.com/] https://boardgamegeek.com/user/whimsicallyblah [https://boardgamegeek.com/user/whimsicallyblah]

Why Freelancers Aren’t the Problem (Bad Systems Are) | Eric Hardy

Eric Hardy breaks down how production companies structure post-production teams, why strong systems and onboarding are critical when working with freelancers, and how to think about flexibility vs control. If you're leading creative projects, this episode will help you navigate post decisions based on time, budget, clarity, and what success actually looks like for you. Erik Harty LONG/DIVISION Executive Producer www.longdivision.film [http://www.longdivision.film]

When to Stop Editing Yourself (And Why It’s Not as Scary as You Think) | Andrew Cardy

Andrew Cardy shares the moment he realized how outsourcing post unlocked more profit, better storytelling, and stronger collaboration. We dive into how he decides between editing himself, hiring in-house, or working with freelancers or post houses, and why budget and timeline are often the biggest variables. If editing feels like molasses in your workflow, this conversation will help you decide when it’s time to let go and why it’s not as scary as it seems. Andrew Cardy https://andrewcardy.com/ [https://andrewcardy.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/amcardy/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amcardy/]