When to Leave a Job

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Your first day working with a new client is always exciting. You’re energized, creative, and ready to go.The last day is usually the opposite. I tend to trust my gut, and when a client isn’t happy, I do my best not to take it personally—though that’s easier said than done.

I recently worked with a company for over eight months that didn’t really know what they wanted. They had been given advice like, “Go on YouTube, find something you like, and do that.” In my opinion, that’s terrible advice. Being inspired is one thing. Copying is another.

I’ve pulled inspiration from people like Casey Neistat and Stanley Kubrick—maybe an extreme wide shot into a close-up, or a time-lapse that carries into real-time action. I’ve even recreated a version of that famous tracking shot from Goodfellas. That kind of exploration is how you grow. But there’s a difference between being a student of creativity and just copying someone else.

The Role of a Director

My job is to get clients as excited about their content as I am. Most business owners see the big picture, but when their product isn’t selling right away, they get discouraged. They assume customers will instantly understand the value.

They won’t. If you own a business, you’re a salesperson from day one. That never changes. I ran a creative business in Los Angeles for nearly 15 years. I went bankrupt after 11. Two years later, I rebuilt from scratch and became more profitable than ever. Eventually, I walked away—not because it failed, but because I wasn’t passionate about it anymore.

That experience led me to what I do now as a solo operator—filming with major brands, working on projects with Netflix, and collaborating with high-level creators. That path only happened because I made a move and think big.

When It’s Not Working

Sometimes, the disconnect isn’t about the creative. When a client checks out, it’s rarely because the content isn’t good. More often, it’s because there’s no clear direction, no commitment, or no real understanding of how content works. As a creative, you can bring ideas, energy, and execution—but the business has to meet you halfway.

A Lesson I Learned

For over 15 years, I wrote a mission statement every New Year’s Day. The first year, it was 25 pages of ideas about what I wanted to build. It was mostly nonsense.

By year 15, it was one word: Yes

Whatever a client asked for, the answer was yes. And if I couldn’t fully deliver on what they wanted, I made sure to overdeliver in other ways. I gave everything I had so they felt good paying me. That only works if the client has that same level of commitment. If you’re showing up, doing the work, and giving everything you’ve got—but your client is constantly saying no, checked out, or unwilling to meet you halfway…it might be time to bounce. If you’re a creative, videographer, or content creator working with clients in Austin or the Texas Hill Country, knowing when to move on is just as important as knowing when to start.

If you’re a business in Austin or the Texas Hill Country looking for content that actually connects:

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