How do you make money with video? I get asked that question. A lot!

We’ll be teaching the answer to that question in less than three weeks in Orlando, Florida. You should join us. 

We’ll be doing four days of outstanding training. It’s our annual Home Video Studio Convention. We call it The Getaway!

We’ll do four days on video production.

We’ll do four days on marketing and sales. 

Two sides of the same coin – getting business and doing business.

Frank Rohmer, our Hollywood connection will be flying in to do our video production training.  He’ll kick our week off with a full day on 360° video production. Then he'll do two days on pure video production. Frank will finish up with a full day of still photography.

On the getting business side, Joe and Dawn Pici of Orlando, Florida will be back once again this year teaching and presenting strategies for building your video business getting customers and finding new clients.  They'll do a four day course. 

Yes...I know what you're thinking... you can mix and match tech and marketing if you want to.

One of my favorites sayings is “I rather know how to get the business than to do the business.” The reality is...  getting business is where most businesses fail – especially video production businesses.

Knowing how much to price, when and where to advertise and how to spend your advertising dollars is one of the secrets I teach. I can show you how to make a ton of money – a very good living.

We always start with getting business. That ‘s the most important part. If your not making money, lot’s of it – you've got nothing.

Two ways to join us in Orlando:

First, it’s not too late to join us as an official Home Video Studio Owner.  You can train with our other studio owners.  We always get at least one new person at this time of year. Remember I am an expert in financing. If you need help getting the money to come aboard, you should call me today. I can help.

Secondly… I’ll be doing our Show ‘N Tell Seminar in Orlando on Sunday, July 31. If you want to join us in Orlando for Show ‘N Tell weekend give me a call. I'll spend the day with several potential new studio owners taking them through everything about running a successful studio business. This seminar is free and in fact we pay your transportation to Orlando if you end up coming on as an HVSN owner. You should ask me about that.

Think about what you have been doing up to now. Has it worked? Are you happy? Are you ready to move forward? 

Spend a weekend or even a week with us and change your life and your lifestyle. 

What would happen if you did? What would your life be like one year from now?

May the Force be with You! 

Robert Hanley
Producer/Director/Editor
President & Founder Home Video Studio

317-358-5932 866-714-1956

I remember one of my first Calls to Actions for my current career in filmmaking/media, etc. I was seventeen just about ready to graduate from high school. For some reason, I decided to grab my Dad’s 8mm film camera and shoot a movie. 

It was a weekend/Saturday event. The plot was new wave. In fact there was no plot. Most of the scenes were me in my graduation cap and gown brandishing an axe (don’t read anything into that). Anyway, I shot one reel and sent it off to be processed. 

Two weeks later it came back and I eagerly threaded Dad’s movie projector. This was going to be great! I could not wait. It was a three-minute reel – a three minute masterpiece! 

It sucked. The film was over exposed and grainy (I knew nothing about light meters or exposure at that point). 

That was the end of that Call to Action. I was disappointed. Life went on. 

It would be four years or more before my next (and most major) Call to Action for filmmaking: Star Wars. 

The fact is the call always keeps coming. The Call to Action phone always rings. It’s just that you don’t always hear it and most of the time you don’t answer that call. You just don’t pay attention. Life gets in the way. This is so natural. Some people never answer the call…

Today… listen. Take a few minutes and listen. Let the world around you stop for a short time and consider what you really want to do with your life. What is important to you? Try to push out all of the noise – the chatter – the clutter. Try to get some clarity. 

Think about the various Calls to Action you have had over the years. 

What would happen if you answered that call?

May the Force be with You! 

Robert Hanley
Producer/Director/Editor
President & Founder Home Video Studio
317-371-1504
www.myhomevideostudio.com

June 14, 1991 - The day it all started!

Twenty-five years ago on this day I made a decision that would change my life forever...

June 14, 1991 was a Red Letter Day for me. June 14, 1991 was the day that I decided to change my life. I was thirty-five years old. Technically I was an out-of-work Producer/Director/Editor. I was broke. My wife was working full-time as an RN to support our family. We had a three-year old and a six-year old. I was a stay-at-home Dad.  I was ready for a life-change – a game changer as they say. I felt like I was on the verge  something... As May turned into June that year, I felt a growing sense of destiny which was closely followed by a shadow of despair.  As I like to say now (it is easier to say now!) at that time in my life... "I was a “wandering generality.” On June, 14th, 1991, I made a decision that would pay off for me personally that year and was pretty much an instant success. Eventually that decision would blossom into the Home Video Studio opportunity.   Basically I made a decision to move forward on that day. Before June 14th, 1991, I was allowing myself to be pulled in several directions and going nowhere. After, June 14th, I was totally focused. I had a purpose!    That purpose has grown into the Home Video Studio Family, the studios, the Getaways, the Advanced Trainings, The Great American Home Movie and Digital Video Archive. I truly value the friendships that Denise and I have made over the years with our studio owners and of course the journey we have been on. It is always the journey right... the destination keeps on moving. It's good to remember the past and then move forward - ever forward.  I truly love what I do and I appreciate all of our studio owners. Please join us for the next twelve months as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary!  And if you want to chat about opening your own studio... call me at 317-358-5932.  May the Force be with YOU! Robert Hanley Producer/Director/Editor CEO, Home Video Studio & Digital Video Archive

Who Starts a Home Video Studio?

Who Starts a Home Video Studio? 

Tony Miklos came from an IT background

Attracted to the business because of the profit potential and self-determination Tony opened the first retail store-front for Home Video Studio in 2003. in He has become a seasoned business owner in every aspect including marketing and customer service. Tony Miklos Tony is nearly always at the top of the Digital Film Transfer roster as well. "I'd like to think I have a lot of film customers because I live in an older section of the city so there's a lot of 8 and 16 millimeter film waiting to be upgraded. Whatever the case it's a satisfying service to provide." In addition to being a technical whiz and a good businessman Tony has proven his creative acumen by taking home several Hanley trophies through the years, including Best Use of Sound Effects, Best Use of Home Movie Transfer, and Best Use of Motion.  "Besides the technical and creative aspects of this business I have found I like making people happy and helping them realize their dreams through the use of my video services."  Tony Miklos Home Video Studio  Brecksville, Ohio

Turn your 401k into your new Studio!

Call Robert Hanley for details.

317-358-5932.

Click here to find out more about starting your own Home Video Studio. 

Tony Melendez Was A TeacherLori Melendez Ran A Home Day Care

For nearly fifteen years Tony and Lori Melendez have built a business and made money doing what they love. Tony started out part-time and kept teaching for seven years. Lori quit her day care business the first year. 

Tony Melendez

They have also won many international awards, including Studio Owners of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Best Video Production, Best Wedding, Best High Concept Video and Best Sports Scholarship Video.

Perhaps most rewarding is the fact that, with nearly fifteen years of experience, the Melendez's are regarded in many of their colleague's eyes as the "deans" of Home Video Studio. They will be happy to help you get started. 

"I happened to pick up a Videomaker magazine and saw an ad for Home Video Studio. I had nothing to lose so I called, hoping I'd find a video expert to help me. Soon I was talking to Robert Hanley who not only pointed me in the right direction for my technical problem but advised me on some pricing as well."

Tony Melendez

Melendez Video Services

Amherst, Ohio

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"How to Start & Run Your Own Home Video Studio"

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Peter Galluzzo came from an IT background Sharon Galluzzo came from the PR and Corporate world

Peter and Sharon Galluzzo started with one purpose: To make money with video. Yes, there are plenty of side benefits that come along with studio ownership - working in a creative field and a family oriented lifestyle to name a few - but making a good income by providing "Video Services for Everyone" is their reason to exist.  Staying true to this vision Peter and Sharon Galluzzo, Home Video Studio Owners in Apex, North Carolina, have really done well over the years. Plus they love what they do! From their opening in June of 2008 they were "quick out of the gate."  Peter, with a computer and IT background, became interested in video as an AV volunteer at his church. Sharon, his wife, came from a background in public relations and fundraising. Yearning to leave corporate America they decided to risk what they had to get what they wanted. They became Home Video Studio owners. With daily diligence and strategy this powerful team began to build a business that has been on a success track ever since. Peter and Sharon have won Studio Owners of the Year and were back-to-back winners of the Studio Store of the year award.  "The final decision was really more of a spiritual one. When we determined that this was what we were "supposed" to do, it became easier. We did all we could to get ready and be prepared and then we just had to take the proverbial leap of faith." Peter & Sharon Galluzzo  Home Video Studio  Apex, NC Click here to find out more about starting your own Home Video Studio.  Change Your Life and Lifestyle!  Call Robert Hanley Today at  1-866-714-1956 or 1-317-358-5932.