The Dave Grenier Podcast
For creators who want to become real professionals, not just collect tips. Every Monday, I share practical photo and video advice based on actual experience: workflows that hold up on real jobs, decisions that save you time, and fixes for problems you’ll actually run into. If you’re tired of the same recycled creator-to-creator echo chamber, you’re in the right place. We talk gear only when it solves a specific problem, and we keep the focus on what actually moves the needle.
Episodes
15 episodes
Why I’m Going Analog
Going analog isn’t about rejecting technology. It’s about making room for slower, more tactile, more human work in a life that’s already full of screens, deadlines, and digital noise.Article:
Most Asked Questions About Client Work
I run through 10 client work questions that come up nonstop for photo and video pros: scope creep, revisions, contracts, pricing, raw files, licensing, and delivery. Use this as a checklist before your next project so expectations stay clear an...
The Real Side of Client Relations
Client relations is not flashy, but it is the thing that keeps your business alive. In this episode, I go over how to set expectations early, use pre-production to prevent revision chaos, and build trust by learning your client’s world so you c...
Gear That Actually Matters
I walk through the gear that earned a spot in my bag, from the early budget setups to the pieces I rely on now, and the real reasons each upgrade happened. The goal is not to buy more gear, it’s to build a core kit that solves problems, fits yo...
Stop Buying Gear. Start Solving Problems.
Before I buy anything, I try to slow down and ask: does this solve a real problem, or does it just make me feel better? In this one I share the mindset I use, plus a couple real examples from my own gear choices, including one upgrade I’m glad ...
The Real Work Behind “Overnight Success” with Megan Britt
I’m joined by singer-songwriter Megan Britt to talk about the real path behind releasing music, from early influences to finding songwriting community in Nashville. We also get into creative habits, pressure, and how to stay grounded when you’r...
Drone Repair Is Broken (and How We Fix It)
In this episode, I have a conversation with Keanen, a drone repair expert who is one of the founders of Denshi Repair. This episode is a wide-ranging conversation that starts with the brutal reality of drone repair costs and turns into what it ...
A Made-in-America Matrice 300 Alternative with Jason Lu
Jason Lu from Flyby Robotics joins me to talk about a Made-in-America, NDAA-compliant drone built to match the DJI Matrice 300 class. We get into payload needs, onboard compute, SDK ecosystem, and what it takes to build something serious for in...
How to Build a Portfolio That Actually Gets You Hired with D.Will
I sat down with D.Will, my first-ever podcast guest, to talk about what actually makes a portfolio hireable, not just “nice to look at.” We get into a real multi-day shooting workflow, client delivery habits, and the business side of building s...
Before You Fly a Drone (5 Rules You Can’t Skip)
Before you put a drone in the air in the US, there are five things you need to know so you don’t accidentally do something unsafe or illegal. I walk through the TRUST certificate, airspace classes and airport rules, temporary flight restriction...
The Only Camera Setup You Need to Start
If you’re trying to get started as a working photographer, I’d keep it simple: grab an APS-C camera with an 18–55 kit lens, and if you can, add a 70–300 so you’ve got real range without spending full-frame money. Then I walk through what actual...
Editing Burnout and How to Reset
A photographer with 30 years of experience shared that heavily edited work on social media has them feeling insufficient, frustrated, and ready to quit, and that’s more common than people admit. In this episode I talk about why comparison hits ...
5 Pro Tips for Beginner Photographers
In this episode I share five practical tips that will actually move the needle if you’re new to photography, starting with skills first and gear second. We’ll talk about building your “photographer’s eye” through consistency, changing perspecti...
Rebrand Smarter, Not Louder
I heard a great rebrand question on Ask Drone U, and I wanted to add my two cents from a branding perspective. Here are the three fundamentals I’d focus on first: know exactly what your business is, know who you serve and the problem you solve,...
Imposter Syndrome, Meet Your Camera
A friend told me her dream is to shoot for National Geographic, but she doesn’t think she has it in her, and that hit close to home. In this kickoff episode, I share how I walked away from creativity for years, what pulled me back in, and the s...