Some advice and ideas from people who quit their day job to create what they are passionate about.
Quitting a job is a scary decision.
“It takes some sort of crazy gene, I think.”
Zadi DiazIt requires intense commitment.
“How many hours are there in a week? That’s what full time is to us.”
Zadi DiazFinding your passion
“It was like I didn’t know I could fly, and then I could fly.”
Lindsay CampbellEditing
“Cut everything that isn’t good. Cut it right to the edge.”
Bre PettisFinding Work
“If there is any way to get a job, it’s by doing it first.”
If you want to make/edit video, make the video that potential clients will want to see. Bre Pettis
From the Quit Your Day Job and Vlog Panel at SXSW Interactive Festival, 2008
Participants:
- Zadi Diaz Principal, Smashface Productions LLC
- Bre Pettis Video Podcaster, Make:
- Timothy Shey Founder, Next New Networks
- Lisa Donovan Zappin Productions
- Lindsay Campbell Producer/Host, Wallstrip CBS Interactive
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