He Worked With Akon & Stormzy?! Riley Jubbie on Talent, Film & the Grind Behind Success

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Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast

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Founders Mindset Unfiltered dives deep into the real stories behind the startup grind. Hosted with honesty and curiosity, this podcast brings in early-stage entrepreneurs to share their unfiltered journeys,raw struggles, breakthrough moments, and the lessons learned while building their businesses from the ground up. Whether you're just starting out or knee-deep in your startup hustle, each episode delivers relatable, no-fluff conversations that aim to inspire, educate, and connect founders who are in the trenches. This is the podcast for those who want the truth behind the headlines-straight

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He Worked With Akon & Stormzy?! Riley Jubbie on Talent, Film & the Grind Behind Success | FMU Podcast

Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast

1 hour 29 minutes 51 seconds

4 weeks ago

He Worked With Akon & Stormzy?! Riley Jubbie on Talent, Film & the Grind Behind Success | FMU Podcast

Today on Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we’re joined by Riley Jubbie, founder of SM Collectives Agency - a creative force in talent management, video production, and live events.

Riley shares his journey from break dancer to producer and director, how he built his agency from the ground up, the reality of burnout, the grind behind success, and what he learned working with artists like Akon and Stormzy.

He opens up about leadership, spotting talent, the pressure of doing everything yourself, and the power of relationships in the industry. A raw and inspiring conversation about passion, discipline, and creative resilience.

Follow Riley Jubbie:

Website: https://smcollectiveagencies.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.m_collective/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/rileydixon18/?hl=en-gb

https://www.instagram.com/poledreams.uk?igsh=MXRyNG56cmRpend4Yg==

Email: sdmbrum@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryamanjacob/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersmindsetunfiltered/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jaATPGyltz7WTFOB6LyWF?si=b05c54cbf6184cbb

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foundermindsetpodcast

00:00 – Intro

04:42 – Building and trusting a team

09:36 – From dancer to agency founder

17:46 – Handling challenges in music video production

23:15 – Filming tricks and entertainment industry truths

25:45 – Networking and building industry relationships

29:36 – Music video production process

36:28 – Understanding and recognizing talent

44:24 – Managing client satisfaction and expectations

49:59 – Handling live event challenges

54:29 – Family support and early influences

01:00:01 – Support system and mindset

01:01:17 – Hiring criteria and attention to detail

01:04:31 – Letting employees go and leadership approach

01:06:49 – Learning business from family and early jobs

01:10:54 – Starting a business: preparation and flexibility

01:13:14 – Dealing with creative burnout

01:16:14 – Working with Akon and Stormzy

01:20:37 – Importance of persistence and networking

01:24:42 – Agency pitch and business overview

01:26:32 – Request for advice and audience engagement