103. George Cotterhill

<p>In this episode I speak with photographer and director, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/george__.jpg/?hl=en" target="_blank">George Cotterhill.</a><br /><br />We explore the intersection of parenthood and entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and rewards of balancing family life with running a creative business. <br /><br />George shares his journey from quantity surveying to filmmaking, detailing the birth of his production company, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rhodapondproductions.co.uk/" target="_blank">Rhoda Pond Productions</a>, and the evolution of his work in sports content. <br /><br />He highlights the importance of emotional storytelling, building relationships in the industry, and the continuous learning process that comes with creative work and the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><b>Takeaways</b><br /><br />• Parenthood brings unique challenges to entrepreneurship.</p><ul><li>Creative journeys often start from unexpected events.</li><li>Building relationships is key in the creative industry.</li><li>Emotional storytelling enhances video content.</li><li>Learning on the job is invaluable for skill development.</li><li>Transitioning to sports content can open new opportunities.</li><li>Balancing work and family requires boundaries.</li><li>Staying fit helps maintain mental clarity for work.</li><li>Social media can be both a tool and a distraction.</li><li>Documentary filmmaking offers a deeper connection to subjects.</li></ul>