EP 08: From $500 to Full-Time Video | Mistakes, Contracts, and Turning Points with Tom Crooke

11/08/2025 1h 22min

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Ever think about the one moment that changed your whole creative path?For Tom Crooke, it started with $500 from his grandfather. Instead of spending it on rent, he bought a camera. At the time, he was an actor making showreels for friends on the side — until a chance gig with a jewelry company landed in his lap... and changed everything.No more acting. Full-time video.Now he runs Bobbin Unlimited Video, working with brands, agencies, and passionate people.In this episode we talk about:– Mistakes and unexpected wins– Contracts, boundaries, and lessons the hard way– What he'd do if I gave him $10K today--------------------Let's get together in person. Join us for the London Experience Sept 28 - Oct 2nd. This four-day immersive experience is designed for commercial photographers and creative entrepreneurs craving inspiration, community, and business clarity. Can't commit to all four days? No problem grab a day pass! Keep the conversation going by:sending us an email or a DM on Instagram.Support the show by buying us a chai or coffeeWant more thoughts, insights and industry happenings? We drop it in our semi- weekly Camp Bulletin⁠.Want to work with us? Here's how:+ speaker: we love talking about all things marketing, business and photography+ workshop: we have several. + business development (coaching): done with you. we work with folks 1:1 to help you create a plan you can attack.

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