In “Transforming a Love for Production into a Successful Company,” we explored the journey from a beginner in production to the founder of a production company. Then, in “How To Set Your New Production Company Up For Success,” we broke down the key components of starting your business correctly. But there's one last thing about Plaid Pony Productions we still need to discuss.
Outside of producing engaging content and organizing live events, we host workshops. Whether you’ve used our advice to jumpstart your business or are still learning the ropes, we want you to join us!
Why Host Workshops?
At Plaid Pony Productions, we believe in everyone’s potential. Even with passion and drive, it can be hard to get your start in this competitive industry. That’s why we started hosting workshops to share our expert knowledge with you!
From learning photography and lighting to unlocking production secrets, our workshops peel back the layers of production sets to the foundational skills. You can succeed on any project with the right knowledge and plenty of practice!
No matter where you are in your production career, you can always learn more. The Pony Crew firmly believes that technical skills and creative methods should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we host these workshops. Our goal is to demystify the world of production, so anyone with curiosity and drive can make their mark!
Building Your Professional Network
It’s no secret that professional networking is a necessity in the production industry. Your contacts are the ones who can find you exciting projects, offer you life-changing opportunities, and help you grow. Set isn’t the only place to network, though. Joining workshops, or even attending happy hours (we host those too!), are great ways to connect with like-minded people in the industry. When you develop relationships with new people, you are taking the necessary steps to transform your career.
Mentorship is the key to growth. There are so many levels of mentorship, and they are all equally impactful. For example, a mentor can be a boss who gives you a book–say, Wildly Sophisticated by Nicole Williams–that becomes a guideline for your career. Maybe a mentor is a collaborator on a project that shows you a new way of thinking. A mentor can even be a stranger who offers you the best advice during your most stressful moment. Mentors are all around us, but the best way to find them is to put yourself out there and mingle!
At the end of the day, everyone can teach you something, if you are willing to listen. While we can’t guarantee that attending our workshops will lead to your big break, we can guarantee that meeting the Pony Crew and workshop attendees will expand your professional network for the better!
Let’s Get Started!
Hopefully, we’ve convinced you that workshops are the perfect place to advance your production skills and grow your professional network. If you’re ready to dive into the world of Plaid Pony Productions, head to our LinkedIn and Instagram, so you can sign up for our workshops as soon as they drop. We can’t wait to see you there!
