Welcome to another inspiring episode of Talent Freaks , hosted by filmmaker and photographer Andy Coon. Today’s guest is Luke Hale , the brilliant Head of Media at @CrunchLabs and a pivotal creative force behind @MarkRober YouTube empire, boasting over 70 million subscribers and more than 14 billion views .
Luke shares his extraordinary journey from broadcast engineering at BYU and Apple to leading media strategy for one of the largest STEM education brands worldwide. This episode is packed with deep insights and proven strategies around:
• Building a creative career through genuine relationships and a growth mindset
• Combining technical expertise with storytelling and data-driven experimentation
• Understanding and mastering YouTube’s algorithm , including clickable and descriptive video titles
• The dynamics of working at a fast-growing startup versus large tech companies like Apple
• The evolving role of social media platforms and the power of YouTube Shorts
• Navigating creative feedback and managing expectations in professional video production
• The transformative impact of AI on media creation and future storytelling workflows
• Personal stories from Luke's favorite projects, creative challenges, and unique party tricks
Whether you want to build your creative career, optimize your video content, or simply get inspired by one of YouTube’s most influential media strategists, this episode is a must-watch.
Check out these resources:
🎧 Listen to Luke’s podcast Video Production Daily for quick tips and creative insights: https://pohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/video-production-daily/id1500470401
📸 Explore my Photography Gallery and discover beautiful prints available for purchase: https://www.talentfreaks.com/galleries
Connect with Talent Freaks:
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talent.freaks
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talent-freaks-podcast/id1796292842
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ELhgo3t9d4J2jT1V3dV70?si=40f60e8e32d64524
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
02:02 Networking and Building Connections
04:47 Educational Background and Early Career
07:43 Transition to Silicon Valley
13:41 Global Media Experience
21:34 Joining Crunch Labs and YouTube Success
38:08 Exploring the Fun Side of Science
38:23 Production Budgets: Apple vs. YouTube
38:39 The Importance of Story in YouTube Content
40:05 Behind the Scenes of Apple's Big Productions
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