In this episode, we talk about considering the advice of others, while still being the architect of your own destiny. Also, we chat about maintaining healthy relationships with collaborators and the importance of clear communication. In this episode, we talk about… Our experiences with agencies and the important lessons we learned Discussing the myths of management Trusting your instincts and following your “why” Why you need reps that truly believe in you and what you are doing Not working with the same people on all your projects Breaking out of the box people put you in  Avoiding relationship rifts and how to handle it when it happens Memorable Quotes “People in that business burn out fast. They burn bright and they burn fast and they burn bridges.” [7:28] “You gotta do some internal housekeeping and soul searching.” [9:30] “You are there to evaluate them as much as they are there to evaluate you.” [15:22] “When we present ourselves with too many cerebral options, we get lost.” [24:37] Mentioned: Start With Why Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter  https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices