<![CDATA[Let's Fix Post]]>Video production is complex—and all too often, projects unravel in post. With every team building their own workflows from scratch, misalignment is the norm and creative intent gets lost.

Let’s Fix Post brings editors, producers, and content leads together to share hard-earned lessons, proven systems, and better ways to collaborate—so your videos stay true to the vision and deliver results that actually move the needle.

]]>www.archaiuscreative.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:32:34 GMTThu, 04 Dec 2025 19:22:43 GMT60Archaius Creative<p>Video production is complex—and all too often, projects unravel in post. With every team building their own workflows from scratch, misalignment is the norm and creative intent gets lost.</p><p></p><p>Let’s Fix Post brings editors, producers, and content leads together to share hard-earned lessons, proven systems, and better ways to collaborate—so your videos stay true to the vision and deliver results that actually move the needle.</p>episodicArchaius Creativebilling@archaiuscreative.comno<![CDATA[Why AI Is Secretly Ruining Some Video Projects | Jon Klein]]>In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, Jon Klein of Video Department breaks down why most post-production problems actually begin long before the edit starts—from weak creative briefs and unclear messaging to AI-generated prompts that skip real strategic thinking. We talk about how better pre-production, stronger communication, and defining one clear core message can dramatically reduce revision rounds, improve collaboration, lower production costs, and help videos actually connect with the audience they’re meant for.

]]>137a7527-6d27-442a-81fe-7eb1fd68119bMon, 08 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, Jon Klein of Video Department breaks down why most post-production problems actually begin long before the edit starts—from weak creative briefs and unclear messaging to AI-generated prompts that skip real strategic thinking. We talk about how better pre-production, stronger communication, and defining one clear core message can dramatically reduce revision rounds, improve collaboration, lower production costs, and help videos actually connect with the audience they’re meant for.</p>no00:53:35112Why AI Is Secretly Ruining Some Video Projects | Jon Kleinfull<![CDATA[The MBA Mindset Behind Better Video Strategy | Todd Marchant]]>Todd Marchant, founder of Be Whole Do Good, shares how his MBA training shaped the way he builds a video-anchored business without coming from a video production background. In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, we talk about launching before everything feels perfect, using prototypes and reference videos to clarify creative direction, defining “white lines” that guide innovation, and knowing when to stay scrappy versus when to invest in a professional post-production partner. If you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or creative leader trying to create video content that actually supports your business, Todd’s launch-and-learn mindset offers a practical path forward.

]]>281e6ab7-c3f2-4ecb-bcd8-38997a690990Mon, 04 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>Todd Marchant, founder of Be Whole Do Good, shares how his MBA training shaped the way he builds a video-anchored business without coming from a video production background. In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, we talk about launching before everything feels perfect, using prototypes and reference videos to clarify creative direction, defining “white lines” that guide innovation, and knowing when to stay scrappy versus when to invest in a professional post-production partner. If you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or creative leader trying to create video content that actually supports your business, Todd’s launch-and-learn mindset offers a practical path forward.</p>no00:50:01111The MBA Mindset Behind Better Video Strategy | Todd Marchantfull<![CDATA[How One Bad Hire Cost Him a 10-Year Client | Matt Dringenberg]]>In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, Matt Dringenberg of Integra Films shares the painful lessons from a hiring misfire that strained a 10-year client relationship, exposed the gap between flashy gear and real skill, and forced him to rethink how solopreneurs should grow. We talk about hiring red flags, creative vetting, why technical ability alone is not enough, and how to know whether you need an employee, a contractor, or a true post-production partner.

Matt Dringenberg
www.integrafilms.ca

]]>81336991-c908-4c4c-9a7d-420994bd31afMon, 20 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, Matt Dringenberg of Integra Films shares the painful lessons from a hiring misfire that strained a 10-year client relationship, exposed the gap between flashy gear and real skill, and forced him to rethink how solopreneurs should grow. We talk about hiring red flags, creative vetting, why technical ability alone is not enough, and how to know whether you need an employee, a contractor, or a true post-production partner.<br /><br />Matt Dringenberg<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.integrafilms.ca" target="_blank">www.integrafilms.ca</a></p>no00:58:37110How One Bad Hire Cost Him a 10-Year Client | Matt Dringenbergfull<![CDATA[Struggling with Video Editing? Here’s What You’re Missing | Raquel Robles]]>In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, one of our own editors Raquel Robles breaks down the hidden challenges of video editing, from navigating unclear feedback and creative direction to finding the story within raw footage and making confident decisions under pressure. We dig into editing workflows, handling revisions without frustration, improving efficiency without sacrificing quality, and the mindset shift that separates good editors from great ones. This is a must-watch for video editors, producers, and creative teams looking to level up their post-production process.

Raquel Robles - Archaius Creative
https://archaiuscreative.com/
https://boardgamegeek.com/user/whimsicallyblah

]]>173c36b8-8ee8-41d2-9335-b6406a49700eMon, 06 Apr 2026 18:46:39 GMT<p>In this episode of Let’s Fix Post, one of our own editors Raquel Robles breaks down the hidden challenges of video editing, from navigating unclear feedback and creative direction to finding the story within raw footage and making confident decisions under pressure. We dig into editing workflows, handling revisions without frustration, improving efficiency without sacrificing quality, and the mindset shift that separates good editors from great ones. This is a must-watch for video editors, producers, and creative teams looking to level up their post-production process.<br /><br />Raquel Robles - Archaius Creative<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://archaiuscreative.com/" target="_blank">https://archaiuscreative.com/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://boardgamegeek.com/user/whimsicallyblah" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/user/whimsicallyblah</a></p>no00:46:1019Struggling with Video Editing? Here’s What You’re Missing | Raquel Roblesfull<![CDATA[Why Freelancers Aren’t the Problem (Bad Systems Are) | Erik Hardy]]>Erik Hardy breaks down how production companies structure post-production teams, why strong systems and onboarding are critical when working with freelancers, and how to think about flexibility vs control. If you're leading creative projects, this episode will help you navigate post decisions based on time, budget, clarity, and what success actually looks like for you.

Erik Harty
LONG/DIVISION Executive Producer
www.longdivision.film

]]>37891647-fda4-4e41-8940-1da73806a237Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>Erik Hardy breaks down how production companies structure post-production teams, why strong systems and onboarding are critical when working with freelancers, and how to think about flexibility vs control. If you're leading creative projects, this episode will help you navigate post decisions based on time, budget, clarity, and what success actually looks like for you.<br /><br />Erik Harty<br />LONG/DIVISION Executive Producer<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.longdivision.film" target="_blank">www.longdivision.film</a></p>no01:02:2918Why Freelancers Aren’t the Problem (Bad Systems Are) | Erik Hardyfull<![CDATA[When to Stop Editing Yourself (And Why It’s Not as Scary as You Think) | Andrew Cardy]]>Andrew Cardy shares the moment he realized how outsourcing post unlocked more profit, better storytelling, and stronger collaboration. We dive into how he decides between editing himself, hiring in-house, or working with freelancers or post houses, and why budget and timeline are often the biggest variables. If editing feels like molasses in your workflow, this conversation will help you decide when it’s time to let go and why it’s not as scary as it seems.

Andrew Cardy
https://andrewcardy.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amcardy/

]]>4bc3f1bd-a1b6-49a0-9680-20c4ddd54727Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:17:33 GMT<p>Andrew Cardy shares the moment he realized how outsourcing post unlocked more profit, better storytelling, and stronger collaboration. We dive into how he decides between editing himself, hiring in-house, or working with freelancers or post houses, and why budget and timeline are often the biggest variables. If editing feels like molasses in your workflow, this conversation will help you decide when it’s time to let go and why it’s not as scary as it seems.<br /><br />Andrew Cardy<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andrewcardy.com/" target="_blank">https://andrewcardy.com/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amcardy/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amcardy/</a></p>no00:39:0817When to Stop Editing Yourself (And Why It’s Not as Scary as You Think) | Andrew Cardyfull<![CDATA[How to Choose In-House vs Freelance Editing | Danny Gonzalez]]>Danny Gonzales breaks down how his B2B production companies decide whether editing stays in-house or gets outsourced, why producers and project managers are essential as a “filter” between the client and the editor, how detailed intake docs prevent repeated feedback and blown budgets, and why the future of post is shifting toward authenticity, repurposing, and doing more with less.

Danny Gonzalez
www.optimumproductions.com
www.industrialsage.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygonzales

]]>d7db679f-499a-4f3d-8811-1f1d05915cbcWed, 04 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>Danny Gonzales breaks down how his B2B production companies decide whether editing stays in-house or gets outsourced, why producers and project managers are essential as a “filter” between the client and the editor, how detailed intake docs prevent repeated feedback and blown budgets, and why the future of post is shifting toward authenticity, repurposing, and doing more with less.<br /><br />Danny Gonzalez<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.optimumproductions.com" target="_blank">www.optimumproductions.com</a> <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.industrialsage.com" target="_blank">www.industrialsage.com</a> <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygonzales" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygonzales</a></p>no00:57:3716How to Choose In-House vs Freelance Editing | Danny Gonzalezfull<![CDATA[How Hiring Editors Helped Me Scale Without Burnout | Josh Youngbar]]>Josh Youngbar breaks down how he transitioned from doing all the editing himself to building a trusted post-production team. When does it make sense to hire in-house editors, how to delegate without sacrificing quality, how strong pre-production reduces revisions, and why letting go of control often leads to better creative work and a more sustainable business?

Josh Youngbar

Founder & Director - Connect Films
https://www.connectfilms.com
https://www.facebook.com/connectfilmsstudio
https://www.linkedin.com/company/connect-films-studio/
https://www.instagram.com/connect_films_/

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]]>c97a8d18-1451-428f-a2fb-5cfb75fa8d89Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:57:38 GMT<p>Josh Youngbar breaks down how he transitioned from doing all the editing himself to building a trusted post-production team. When does it make sense to hire in-house editors, how to delegate without sacrificing quality, how strong pre-production reduces revisions, and why letting go of control often leads to better creative work and a more sustainable business?</p><p></p><p>Josh Youngbar</p><p>Founder &amp; Director - Connect Films<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.connectfilms.com" target="_blank">https://www.connectfilms.com</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/connectfilmsstudio" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/connectfilmsstudio</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/connect-films-studio/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/connect-films-studio/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/connect_films_/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/connect_films_/</a><br /><br />Let's Connect: <br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.archaiuscreative.com/" target="_blank">https://www.archaiuscreative.com/</a><br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/</a></p>no01:07:1915How Hiring Editors Helped Me Scale Without Burnout | Josh Youngbarfull<![CDATA[The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Post-Production | Jaycie Kim]]>Agency creative director Jaycie Kim joins Let’s Fix Post to share how she manages multiple media teams and editing partners, the challenge of maintaining quality and consistency across clients, and why true collaboration goes beyond a single project or freelancer.

Jaycie Kim

Creative Director - Firm Media

https://firm-media.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jayciekim/ https://www.instagram.com/firmmedia/

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]]>dd89d2fa-04e3-4f6a-8e4f-75819135894bTue, 09 Dec 2025 18:05:08 GMT<p>Agency creative director Jaycie Kim joins Let’s Fix Post to share how she manages multiple media teams and editing partners, the challenge of maintaining quality and consistency across clients, and why true collaboration goes beyond a single project or freelancer.</p><p></p><p>Jaycie Kim</p><p>Creative Director - Firm Media</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://firm-media.com/" target="_blank">https://firm-media.com/</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jayciekim/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jayciekim/</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/firmmedia/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/firmmedia/</a></p><p></p><p>Let's Connect:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.archaiuscreative.com/" target="_blank">https://www.archaiuscreative.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/</a></p>no00:34:2114The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Post-Production | Jaycie Kimfull<![CDATA[What No One Tells You About Outsourcing Your First Edit | Drew Plauche]]>Adaptive Fitness Coalition founder Drew Plauché joins Let’s Fix Post to share how he navigated video creation for the first time. From shooting for the first time and hiring an editor, to learning why alignment and communication matter more than fancy gear.

Drew Plauche

COO and Co-Founder - Adaptive Fitness

https://www.adaptivefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.instagram.com/adaptivefitnesscoalition/

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]]>14822dee-cae3-4c53-9b90-1ff912901610Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:31:57 GMT<p>Adaptive Fitness Coalition founder Drew Plauché joins Let’s Fix Post to share how he navigated video creation for the first time. From shooting for the first time and hiring an editor, to learning why alignment and communication matter more than fancy gear.</p><p></p><p>Drew Plauche</p><p>COO and Co-Founder - Adaptive Fitness</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.adaptivefitnesscoalition.com/" target="_blank">https://www.adaptivefitnesscoalition.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/adaptivefitnesscoalition/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/adaptivefitnesscoalition/</a></p><p></p><p>Let's Connect:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.archaiuscreative.com/" target="_blank">https://www.archaiuscreative.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/</a></p>no00:22:0013What No One Tells You About Outsourcing Your First Edit | Drew Plauchefull<![CDATA[Why Most Filmmakers Fail at Hiring Editors | Chad Brown]]>Filmmaker-turned-coach Chad Brown shares how losing everything led him to build a thriving production business—and why trusting your editor might be the key to finally scaling your creative career.

Chad Brown

Business Scaling Coach

Chad L Brown Coaching & Consulting LLC https://www.founder-freedom.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-brown-founder-freedom/

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]]>196375fc-9c99-4877-897c-44a810a8b8deThu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:38 GMT<p>Filmmaker-turned-coach Chad Brown shares how losing everything led him to build a thriving production business—and why trusting your editor might be the key to finally scaling your creative career.</p><p></p><p>Chad Brown</p><p>Business Scaling Coach</p><p>Chad L Brown Coaching &amp; Consulting LLC <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.founder-freedom.com/" target="_blank">https://www.founder-freedom.com/</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-brown-founder-freedom/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-brown-founder-freedom/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Let's Connect:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.archaiuscreative.com/" target="_blank">https://www.archaiuscreative.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/</a></p>no00:45:3712Why Most Filmmakers Fail at Hiring Editors | Chad Brownfull<![CDATA[How Agencies Accidentally Derail Their Own Videos | Alyssa Baker]]>Unclear direction, hidden stakeholders, and endless revision cycles can derail post-production. Here's what producers can do to protect editors, clients, and projects from falling apart.

Alyssa Baker Senior Video Producer @ DigiVidBIO https://digividbio.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/digividbio/ https://alyssalbaker16.wixsite.com/alyssalbaker https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssalbaker

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]]>d8b994a2-d1c1-479c-af8e-5ae91994d640Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:27:57 GMT<p>Unclear direction, hidden stakeholders, and endless revision cycles can derail post-production. Here's what producers can do to protect editors, clients, and projects from falling apart.</p><p></p><p>Alyssa Baker Senior Video Producer @ DigiVidBIO <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://digividbio.com/" target="_blank">https://digividbio.com/</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/digividbio/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/digividbio/</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://alyssalbaker16.wixsite.com/alyssalbaker" target="_blank">https://alyssalbaker16.wixsite.com/alyssalbaker</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssalbaker" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssalbaker</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Let's Connect:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.archaiuscreative.com/" target="_blank">https://www.archaiuscreative.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/archaiuscreative/</a></p>no01:00:2211How Agencies Accidentally Derail Their Own Videos | Alyssa Bakerfull