by Jim Manley | Aug 1, 2017
Throughout the past two months, you may have heard a lot from Manley Films & Media about U-Haul’s first commercial in 34 years and our pride in being chosen as their video production company and creative agency. One thing I haven’t talked much about is something...
by Jim Manley | Jul 14, 2017
Many things can make or break a shoot day, like dead camera batteries, showing up late, being unprepared or out of touch with your client’s needs. While none of these are acceptable, there is one thing that makes a shoot unrecoverable: talent. Most of our clients...
by Jim Manley | May 16, 2017
ABC. Always Be Closing. What a dumb way to sell. Sure, it might work for some people, in the short term. But, in my opinion, sooner or later that selfish way of thinking will close your sales career forever. Let me preface this brief blog by saying that I have no...
by Jim Manley | Apr 26, 2017
The biggest convention and trade show in the production industry is the annual NAB show in Las Vegas. It’s huge and exciting with all of the newest toys. It’s happening at the exact same moment I’m writing this. The first show was in 1923. Technology has changed a lot...
by Jim Manley | Apr 18, 2017
Not too long ago, one of my employees made a suggestion to a valued client. The client didn’t agree with her suggestion. So, four people grabbed our client and dragged him out of the office. This happened right in front of several other Manley Films’ clients. With...
