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In this episode, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness dive deep into the unconventional career journey of Tim Duggan, a filmmaker, photographer, and entrepreneur who went from failing flight school to becoming a successful creative entrepreneur. They explore his transition from technical perfection to meaningful artistic inquiry, his revolutionary "farmer mentality" approach to freelance business, and his philosophy on documenting raw human nature through projects ranging from intimate music sessions to controversial anthropological documentaries. The conversation reveals how Tim built a sustainable creative career by focusing on relationship-building, embracing imperfection, and always asking "why" instead of just "how."

We also talk about:

• The impact of social media and mobile technology on photography composition and artistic vision

• Tim's "rule of three" theory for getting hired in the opaque creative marketplace

• How TikTok is democratizing video editing skills among younger generations

• The philosophy behind Gems on VHS and creating authentic, memory-like content

• Tim's documentary work exploring the psychological contradictions in controversial subjects like cockfighting

People, Places, Products, and References Mentioned:

5Folds Creative (agency)

Gems on VHS (YouTube channel)

Anthony Simpkins (Tim's business partner)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

CMOS vs CCD sensors

Bayer patterns

Tennessee Walking Men project

Tim’s Instagram

Source Episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/e5ef7af1-b154-4271-a463-fee78baaca9e

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