Ep. 25 Big Brand Video Magic: Small Business Secrets with Ryant Nelson

In today's media-driven world, if it isn't on video, did it really happen? Learn what kind of videos you need to make sure your event is a complete success! Bring a pen and paper, this episode will get you thinking about the details.

Ryant Nelson, the founder of Reel Designs Media, believes leveraging video content is one of the most powerful tools for helping small business owners stand out and drive sales. 

On The Event Gems Podcast, Ryant shares his advice on how small business owners can work with videographers to get the most out of video content.

Ryant shares gems to help you develop: 

💎Strong partnerships with your creative team

💎How to create a HEROs journey for your audience

💎Techniques to maximize the reach of your video content

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About Our Guest:

Ryant Nelson is a highly accomplished professional with a background in electrical engineering. Ryant earned his bachelor's degree in the field and worked as a quality and test engineer for six years. In 2021, Ryant boldly decided to leave his job and pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions. His hard work and dedication paid off, as he successfully built a profitable business called Reel Designs Media. 

In his first year as a business owner, Ryant generated six figures in revenue. He is originally from Natchez, MS, where he has established a presence in the local business community.

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About Natasha Wright

Natasha Wright is the host of The Event Gems Podcast and the founder of The Diamond Butterfly Agency (TDB), a full-service event production & management company that provides strategic and soul-stirring event planning services for businesses and organizations.

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Chapters

• 2:10 Get to know Ryant Nelson, Founder of Reel Designs Media, through a game of Insight Gems
• 4:28 here's how you capitalize on the power of video for your brand --Ryant shares his company's mission to serve small businesses with high-quality content.
• 6:54 Looking for someone to capture video and images for your next brand-building event but need help figuring out where to start? Ryant and I discuss tips for vetting videographers and a few key questions to answer before signing off on any contracts.
• 11:33 Is your videographer a lone ranger, or are they part of a cohesive team? A successful event starts with Ryant's team's approach to production from start to finish.
• 13:53 I know you have dreams of hosting or presenting at a big event one day; Ryant shares his advice for ensuring your next event is a success no matter your budget and introduces us to the power of consulting with an expert.
• 18:08 Have an event you want to host annually or a high-ticket program that opens its doors a few times a year? Ryant shares how you can use your event's raw content in between to keep your audience engaged and build up anticipation for any event or launch.
• 23:55 Content is king, so nothing is worse than receiving your event's video content and feeling disappointed with the results. Ryant shares how you can prevent this by taking a few simple steps to prepare and consult with the audio/visual team.
• 35:50 Want to get the greatest ROI and maximize the success of your next event? Ryant and I discuss how to build your event team and why it's crucial to think of your team as partnerships focused on one goal -the event's success. Here we discuss team management
• 44:04 Your content has one job-- to sell your product or service. However, to do this like a true professional, you need to be able to tell a story. Ryant takes us through the Hero's journey to show us how to craft a story that grabs and keeps your audience's a
• 49:56 Ryant shares his final gems for reimagining how you think about your business. If you've ever needed clarification about your company's mission, Ryant sums it up with this simple pivot.