Golf

Trapping Time

Chris Lo is a film maker who captures mesmerizing magic. He’s the camera guy in the pit, behind the DJ, and flying drones at your favorite concerts. Ben and Chris are both Time Trappers who have collaborated in the nightclub and on the golf course, so we had to record this relic. We talk about videography, leveraging A/V equipment, organizing mountains of media, and how to effectively collaborate with artists.

After another reading from the Roasted Reflections library, we hear a crazy story and jam on how full-time creatives can sequence paid gigs with portfolio-building efforts that maintain a runway to stay creative. Let’s get loud.

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BONUS MATERIALS

Situasian Films on YouTube

https://instagram.com/the_situasian01

http://Trapping-Time.YouDontNeedThisPodcast.com

https://BenMcDougal.com/content-creation-videography

Reading Break from Roasted Reflections: Uncharted

YDNTP on YouTube

http://BENBOT.ai

By Ben McDougal, ago

Growing the Garden

Hit the trail and plant some seeds with Diana Wright! As the Startup Community Builder for Greater Des Moines Partnership, Diana is a leader who uses the art of connection to evolve the Des Moines startup community, while also weaving webs throughout Iowa and beyond.

Together, we explore building within complex entrepreneurial ecosystems, how to plug into a startup community, the importance of learning from failure, communities of practice, Startup Iowa’s Hot List, and ways ecosystem allies can push through a J Curve by adding diverse energy into the mix.

BONUS: Listen closely to snag a free download of the YDNTB audiobook!

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By Ben McDougal, ago

Gimmies

Gimmies are illegal under the Rules of Golf.

So why is the gimmie so common on the golf course? Does picking up your golf ball without tapping that “unmissable” putt really save much time? What’s the harm in a clean finish? Isn’t it worth hearing the satisfying sound of your golf ball dropping into the cup?

If you’re like me, most gimmies are not unmissable. Here lies the truth. People give gimmies so they will be given a break on short putts they might miss. There’s nothing wrong with keeping things casual, but tacit assumptions leave room for misunderstandings.

Extra Shot

May your feet always stay in the fairway.

If we golf together, you know I’m 100% chill. I’ve learned golf is like a walk in the park with a small objective, but if you’re keeping score, see how it feels to not give or take gimmies. Appreciate the short putts you miss. Count those extra strokes, knowing an unequivocal finish feels good and builds confidence for when gifts aren’t up for grabs.

By Ben McDougal, ago