A Masterclass in Selling Content with Dave Noll

03/16/23 • 39 min

5 Listeners

Want to know what it takes to sell a television series? Are you ready to “pitch” and land your own winning media franchise?

It takes a lot for a content series to get green light these days, which is why Dave Noll (2 x Emmy Award-winning Television Series Creator and Executive Producer) and I sat down to share our wins and losses during the reality tv boom, give insight into what it takes to sell a media project, and the future of content in the Creator Economy.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

01:50 - How to Break in to the TV Industry

03:32 - Learning at the Workspace

04:30 - Gaining Perspective in a Growing Industry

08:06 - How One Great Idea Can Change Your Life

09:19 - The Secret to Implementing New Things Everyday

21:20 - The Art of the Pitch

24:40 - A Path to Success Worth 100 Million Dollars

27:14 - The Best Way to Start Selling Content

27:56 - Multiple Ways to Create a Successful Content

36:07 - The Power of Creative Communication

37:27 - Defining Purpose in Your Content

Connect with DAVE NOLL: linkedin.com/in/davenolltv

Connect with VINNIE POTESTIVO: linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo
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Want to know what it takes to sell a television series? Are you ready to “pitch” and land your own winning media franchise?

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

01:50 - How to Break in to the TV Industry

03:32 - Learning at the Workspace

04:30 - Gaining Perspective in a Growing Industry

08:06 - How One Great Idea Can Change Your Life

09:19 - The Secret to Implementing New Things Everyday

21:20 - The Art of the Pitch

24:40 - A Path to Success Worth 100 Million Dollars

27:14 - The Best Way to Start Selling Content

27:56 - Multiple Ways to Create a Successful Content

36:07 - The Power of Creative Communication

37:27 - Defining Purpose in Your Content

Connect with DAVE NOLL: linkedin.com/in/davenolltv

Connect with VINNIE POTESTIVO: linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo
-

I HAVE A PODCAST: ihaveapodcast.com
- Launch a podcast: vpe.tv/podbean
- Amplify a podcast: vpe.tv/quuu
- Get paid for your podcasts: vpe.tv/podmatch
LEAVE US A REVIEW: vpe.tv/ratethispodcast

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02:25 - Helping People Tap Into Their Superpower

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20:00 - Coping with On Camera Anxiety

22:00 - If Jerry Seinfeld Does It, So Should You

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26:02 - Stamina Tips For Live Broadcasts

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29:54 - Practice Out Loud

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32:04 - College Radio

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Connect with BARBARA BARNA ABEL

Instagram: www.instagram.com/barbara_barna_abel

Connect with VINNIE POTESTIVO

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo

I HAVE A PODCAST: ihaveapodcast.com

Launch a podcast: vpe.tv/podbean

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The Power of Creativity and Positivity with Dave Noll

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In this episode, we talk about the power of creativity and positivity with Dave Noll (Visionary In Charge and 2 x Emmy Award-winning TV Producer) as he shares the genesis of his passion for storytelling in the digital space as well as his unique approach to creating content and building brands.

With a background that pays tribute to lessons learned from traditional storytelling, as well as a deep understanding of how to utilize new media tools like virtual reality and augmented reality we get an inside look at what it takes to be creative in the TV industry today.

Inspired by this episode? Reach out to Vinnie or Dave on LinkedIn and join the convo, we’re both very happy to engage in constructive creative conversations!

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

01:22 - How to Be a Stand Out Creative

02:10 - Creating a Unique Segment

03:52 - How to Collaborate With Talent

06:07 - How Convert Inspiration Into Original Content

07:02 - Breaking Down Box-Office Movie Formats

10:15 - Setting Expectations

10:50 - Making Things That Are Familiar but Have Something New

14:31 - Discovering Talent and Uniqueness

17:15 - Dave Noll’s Approach to Creating Digital Content

20:06 - Accepting Constant Failures on the Way to Success

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