“I’ve been doing this my whole life.”
Since I was seven, I’ve been making videos, writing stories, and building businesses. I’ve failed, started over, and built again. Now I share everything I’ve learned about creativity, business, and life—so you can write your own story.
How to Finally Build a Content Strategy That Works
This is my first full “masterclass,” an hour of straight teaching for small business owners who want to show up online with clarity and consistency. I break down the 7 steps I’ve used with brands and businesses for over 16 years to create content that attracts clients, builds trust, and drives real growth.
My Blog
“The Kathman Letter”
Weekly insights on creative business, self-development, and life. Along with personal stories and updates you won’t find anywhere else.
About Me
I’ve been full-time in my creative business for over 16 years, but truthfully I’ve had a camera in my hand since I was seven. I grew up making videos with friends every weekend, then became the “photo/video guy” in high school and college. At nineteen, I took out a student loan, bought my first professional camera, and started a company that paid my way through school.
For a while, I chased acting and comedy. In 2011, when comedy was the only way to go viral, a few of my videos hit millions of views. From the outside, it looked like I’d made it. But the truth was, I’d outgrown it. I wasn’t being myself. I was performing a role. Deep down, I’ve always been more of a creator, entrepreneur, and storyteller than just “the funny guy.”
Over the years I’ve failed, rebuilt, and shifted directions more than once. What I’ve learned is that freedom doesn’t come from chasing clicks or shaping your life, business, and career around other people’s opinions. Real freedom comes from building something solid. Something that starts with you, and then serves the world. Today, I write, teach, and coach with one mission: to help people take ownership of their creativity, their business, and their life.
This site is where I share what I’ve learned through blogs, videos, and coaching, and it’s only the beginning. In the near future I’ll be releasing books, courses, and group coaching programs designed to help you go full-time, sharpen your strategy, and create a future on your terms.
Work With My Company
Looking for a media team to cover your next Corporate Event, Conference, or Brand Experience?
That’s what we do at KathmanStudios.com.
We specialize in professional photography and video that captures the energy of your event, impresses stakeholders, and gives your team content that works long after the event is over.
Featured Videos
How to Go Full-Time as a Photographer or Video Creator
1. Freelancing
2. Company Employment
3. Starting Your Own Business
4. Online Opportunities
The #1 Mistake Killing Your Posts (And How to Fix It)
Most business owners are making one huge mistake when they post online, pitch a client, or present on stage… and it’s silently killing their results. They skip the one thing their audience actually needs to care: Context.
How to Build a Portfolio that Sells Itself
Work on your own time. Beginner or Expert. It works! Do it strategically as an expert. Get in doors you never could before. Give value up-front. Build the portfolio, build the content, build the connections and relationships and build the business of your dreams.
The #1 Excuse People Use to Avoid Starting a Business (And Why It's BS)
What’s the #1 excuse for not starting your own business or going full-time? “But… what about the benefits?”
Specifically: health insurance.
In this video, I break down the truth behind that excuse, and why it shouldn’t stop you.
Habits of Successful Creatives
1. They Treat it Like a Business.
2. They Take Their Health Seriously.
3. They Connect with Other Successful Creatives (To See What's Possible)
4. They're Always Learning (Stay up-to-date & Stay Humble)
5. Plan for downtime 6. They Create Everyday.
We Got Baptized Together!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Work with me
Coaching (Available Now)
One-on-one strategy calls to help you sharpen your content, grow your creative business, or get clarity on your next steps.
Ongoing coaching options for creatives who want to go full-time.
Speaking (Available Now)
Keynotes and workshops on creativity, entrepreneurship, and self-development.
Available for conferences, podcasts, and events.
Courses (Coming Soon)
Practical step-by-step programs designed to help you go full-time as a creative.
Topics will include content strategy, business growth, and personal development.