The Hard Copy Media Podcast

Conversations about creativity, video marketing, filmmaking, and entrepreneurship for the working creative professional.

The Hard Copy Media Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Colton Trcic, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Colton Trcic hosts The Hard Copy Media Podcast, a arts show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Why Most Creative Businesses Stop Growing — Skyler Mullins of Influence on How to Break Through

  May 15, 20261h 3mS1

  <p><b>What does it actually take to scale a creative business past the referral wall? Skyler Mullins, co-founder of Influence Studios, Marketing & Rentals, sits down with Colton to break down the unsexy (but very sexy, depending on who you ask) business side of running a creative agency.</b></p><p><b>Skyler shares how a SoundCloud rapper music video at 18 turned into producing thousands of TV spots for 17 different automotive manufacturers, how getting let go during COVID forced him to bet fully on the business he'd quietly been building since 2016, and how he eventually packed up his life in...

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  Episode #10

  From Biology Degree to Filmmaker: Building Arizona's Creative Community with David Navarrete

  Apr 10, 20261h 3mS1

  <p>What does a biology degree, a failed military application, and a pretty Nikon saleswoman have in common? They all played a part in making David Navarrete one of Arizona's most creative filmmakers and community builders.</p><p>David is the founder of <b>Moneta De Sine</b> — a full-service creative production company specializing in video, photo, and high-end event activations — and the creator of <b>Arizona Filmmakers</b>, one of the Southwest's most active filmmaker communities.</p><p>In this conversation, we cover:</p>🎬 How a depressive pivot away from medicine led David to pick up his first camera💼 Running 3...

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  Episode #9

  The 3 Rules That Will Get You Called Back on Every Shoot

  Mar 27, 202616 minS1

  <p><b>In this solo episode of the Hard Copy Media Podcast, Colton breaks down the real reasons creatives get called back for more work—and why talent and gear matter far less than most people think.</b></p><p><b>Whether you’re fresh out of college, trying to break into film and media, or looking to level up into higher-budget productions, this episode lays out a simple framework for building trust, reputation, and momentum in your creative career.</b></p><p><b>Colton shares his three non-negotiable rules for success on set:</b></p><b>Why being a good...

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  Episode #8

  Branding, Taste & Creativity (with. Ivan Ramirez)

  Mar 13, 202650 minS1

  <p><b>In this episode of the Hard Copy Media Podcast, Colton sits down with Ivan Ramirez—DP, creative director at Influence Media, and all-around visual problem solver—for a wide-ranging conversation about branding, creative identity, filmmaking careers, and the realities of modern creator culture.</b></p><p><b>Ivan shares his journey from graphic design and early DIY filmmaking in Wisconsin to working professionally in Arizona’s production scene. Together, they explore how personal taste shapes brands, why strong visual cohesion matters, and how creative careers are built through resilience, curiosity, and collaboration—not just gear or trends.</b></p><p><b>...

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  Episode #7

  How to Build a Studio That Looks Great on Camera

  Feb 27, 202635 minS1

  <p><b>In this solo episode of the Hard Copy Media Podcast, Colton dives deep into the practical, real-world process of building studios and sets that actually work—for podcasts, talking-head videos, branded content, and in-house creative teams.</b></p><p><b>Drawing from years of hands-on experience building sets for clients, companies, and personal projects, Colton walks through everything from safety fundamentals and planning workflows to lighting, audio considerations, camera choices, and long-term adaptability.</b></p><p><b>This episode covers:</b></p><b>How to plan and sketch a studio layout before buying gear</b><b>Studio safety fu...

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