#103 Evolving Your Video Business – Balancing Creativity, Business & AI (ft. Mi Media Production)

In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Manuel Izquierdo, founder of Mi Media Production, a Miami-based video production company specializing in corporate and commercial work. We unpack the evolution of small production companies — from solo freelancers to fully fledged creative studios — and dive deep into how modern filmmakers are balancing business growth, creative integrity, and emerging AI tools in their workflow.

Topics Covered:

00:00 – Intro & on-set culture

08:00 – The evolution of video businesses

16:00 – Freelance to founder: building Mi Media Production

22:00 – Balancing business and creativity

39:00 – How AI is changing storyboarding & pre-production

46:00 – The Miami production market

56:00 – Future of corporate & commercial video

Key Takeaways:

• Why steady growth builds character, not ego

• How to manage creative standards while scaling operations

• Practical AI tools for storyboarding, previs, and voiceovers

• The shift toward localized production support networks

• Navigating today’s changing corporate video landscape 🎥

Guest: Manuel Izquierdo – Founder, Mi Media Production 📍 Based in Miami, Florida

SPONSORS:

Canada Film Equipment: www.CanadaFilmEquipment.com

Audio Process: www.Audioprocess.ca

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🎞️ Produced by LAPSE PRODUCTIONS – https://www.lapseproductions.com

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