Today we’d like to introduce you to Zack Schneller.
Hi Zack, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Started freelancing social media after I dropped out of college at K-State and was working part-time jobs. My lifelong friend Sean, dropped out of KU to pursue a graphic design position at another marketing agency. He was looking to have more say in his role, and in the summer of 2019, we decided to join forces. We whipped up the logo on the first try and from there we knew it was meant to be. Our first major client was Tea-Biotics Kombucha, where I used to work as a brewer and bottler. We got our first office in downtown KC 2 months into the pandemic. We knew there was a huge transition taking place and the pandemic just added fuel to the fire in the transition to the digital world. In the past year, we have helped numerous health and wellness clients and expanded into the entertainment industry. We are now located in the crossroads and love being a part of a diverse and artistic area that’s booming and adding to that boom! We’ve been doing amazing work for the Westport bars and have created forward-thinking reels and TikTok-style content! Also have been doing the same for the top DJs in KC for Ashton Martin and his crew and have really helped take their look to a national level of excellence, with content that attracts Vegas promoters and beyond.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Struggles included working part-time jobs and balancing getting off the ground. Then overcoming our young age to business owners. Sean and I are both 23. Growing a team has been amazing, but we’ve gotten better at hiring driven people and not just passionate people.
Having the pressure of doing this on my own and moving out on my own has been stressful, but has taught me so much and given me newfound confidence.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m the Co-Founder and Marketing Director and manage inbound clients and relations. I love being creative and using my ideation to drive creative processes in photography and videography. I love making Tik Toks and Reel content and exploring the new features apps are pushing and introducing.
I’m super proud that I’ve also grown my DJing skills and tapped into the industry in KC through relations with Oak Media and playing some awesome gigs!
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
Always look on the bright side of things. Strive for more than just comfortability and pursue your passions. Thanks to covid I had the time to really put my mind and body into my work at Oak Media and DJing.
Pricing:
- Oak Media Content Social Media packages 1,000-10,000
- DJ gigs (Pool Party’s, Birthdays, Clubs) 300-1,000
- Video Work minimum 500
- Photography minimum 300
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: oakmedia.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zack_schneller/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zack.schneller
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/zack-schneller
Image Credits:
@donnierodulfo
@seancalderon
@oak.us
