At Six One Five Focused, bold, story-telling visuals are crafted for musicians, creatives, and professionals at affordable prices. These videos and images capture the heart of Nashville’s energetic atmosphere and strengthen the local community through creation and connection.
I actively support and elevate emerging artists and bands playing in Nashville, collaborating with fellow media creatives and local businesses who share the same mission.
KEEP IT ACCESSIBLE
Great visuals shouldn’t break the bank. I understand how quickly media costs can pile up, so I aim to keep things affordable, flexible, and transparent for all musicians.
CAPTURE AUTHENTICITY
I approach each project with honesty, aiming to capture the realness of the moment. Before a planned shoot, we’ll talk about your story and what drives it, so the visuals reflect your truth.
CREATE CONNECTION
I’m here to connect with artists, creatives, and like-minded folks who believe in meaningful work. Together, we can create, collaborate, and lift each other up along the way.
” I want my visuals to tell an inspiring story of vulnerability, one that is so rarely shared in a world of disconnection. We are all just people on a rock; let’s make it unfiltered and beautiful. “
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March 2026
March 14th, 2026
This month I want to try something different.
Here are the top 3 mistakes I made as a beginner small business owner/media professional (and how I adjusted).
#1. I tried to do it all by myself.
When you are in your 20’s, its easy to feel like you simultaneously have the whole world figured and out and yet feel alone. Neither of those things are true. Its not only okay but good to ask for advice! And not only when you get stuck, but alwaysssss!! You think you know? Someone more experienced knows better. Think you have the best idea? Maybe you do… and you probably still are missing something. Brainstorm with people who don’t think perfectly like you. Take advice from mentors instead of dismissing anything you don’t understand. Attend as many free classes as you can in your niche. Listen to their stories. I promise. It will change your perspective and broaden your horizons.
Also- side note: I am looking to expand soon. If you know anyone who is looking for a part time music video / content editing position, send them my way; I’d love to chat 🙂
#2. I didn’t keep track of my finances.
When you are beginning a start-up, there’s a lot of expenses you may not expect. That may seems obvious, but it is so very important that you keep track of them all. Don’t just swipe the card and move on. We’re coming up on (dreaded) tax season and I am back-tracking all of my annual costs.
Here’s what I do: Go to whatever bank you already have. Open a second checking account (its okay that its under your social because as a sole proprietor everything is under your name anyway.) Put all business expenses on that card. All this does is keep everything in one place. Thennnn, start a series of excel sheets. Keep all expenses in there. Organize it, filter it, and keep it as detailed as possible. Not sure of a charge? Check the spreadsheet. Received a payment? Put it in the spreadsheet. Make sure to note how clients pay (cash, Venmo, card, check, etc.). This way nothing gets lost. This is helpful to have always, of course. But quarterly, you should also be double checking your profits and making sure your operational costs are not dragging you down.
In recent months, I realized the several subscriptions I was sinking into the business were making my profit margins around 15% instead of my previous 45%. In my second year of operation, I made some serious changed because of it. I stripped back the things I was paying for. Made more permanent, one-time purchases, and am working my way back. Last note on spreadsheets: Keeping track of the dates of expenses and payments helped me find my slow season. I use December- February to update my socials, website, and branding, as well as outreach to potential new clients. Then my media presence is planned ahead of schedule for when things start getting busy again in the spring.
And just like I mentioned before: I don’t know everything!! There’s still so much for me to learn in this sector. I have taken micro-economics, am currently taking macro-economics, and am looking forward to taking financial planning next fall at my college. I have many in depth conversations with my professors, peers, and mentors about financials, expenses, and investments I should be implementing. Its always a work in process, and there’s always more to learn! That’s the beauty of it all.
#3 I could not rely on social media for all of my networking.
Platforms like Instagram and Facebook are wonderful tools for marketing and networking, but they seriously do not compare to shaking someone’s hand and giving out a business card. To preface, I am not a social media hater.
When I first began to get serious about making 615 a business, I was nervous to jump in head first. I was scared to go to shows, Broadway, or writer’s rounds. I tried to do all of my outreach online. Spoiler alert: not the best idea (especially when you work in the service industry).
There are so many wonderful features on these platforms. Communications is easier than ever, and outreach is simple online. However, by exclusively having an online presence, people aren’t getting to know the real you. And again, as a sole-proprietor, that is so very important. People want to work with good people, just as much as they want to work with a reputable brand. If you don’t give potential clients a chance to get to know you, you’re robbing them of loving that aspect of your company (AKA YOU).
I am a big proponent of this: With our entire lives being online and consumed by social media, it is more important than ever to be present and engaged in person! Here’s how I know. I have spent hours upon hours commenting on posts and messaging musicians only to receive one, maybe two, responses. And 9 times out of 10, they are from repeat clients or friends. However, I go to one show for one artist, and suddenly I am begin approached by other bands playing or solo artists there to support their colleagues. I gain more followers at shows CONSISTENTLY than I ever have purely online. Then, after you have done your in-person networking, that’s when you go online, follow those you have met, and keep up-to-date with their schedules, messaging them occasionally to keep the conversation going. In my personal opinion, there is no need to pay for ads or followers. Let your presence shine in person, deliver consistent results, and the work will come.
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