Networking tricks, and the secrets of co-owning a distribution company — Podcast with Liz Taylor
I recently had the pleasure to sit down with Liz Taylor, an indie filmmaker who just started off 2 years yet has accomplished more than most people have in 10 years.
We go deep in this interview on topics such as her best networking trips (HINT, it’s not spending hours at random networking events), and her work ethic while juggling being a mom.
1:15 What to do in the morning and the importance of a success ritual
3:55 How keeping baggage can control your life
4:35 What fear and anger do to you and how to beat it
7:14 Training yourself to let go of bitterness, resentment and anger
8:12 Better at networking = getting rid of ego
9:58 How desperation stops you from getting what you want
10:11 Filmmaker’s Tip: The first thing you need to remember to network efficiently
12:00 The power of “Asking for Things” (without feeling sleazing)
15:58 Navigating your way through the who-you-know problem
16:20 How to networking using unconventional communication (a tinder story)
18:15 Mistakes indie films make that don’t get them distribution
22:04 How to skip the small talk
30:23 No experience? No problem.
32:18 What to do BEFORE you apply for grants
34:12 How to get honest feedback and what to do with it