So, I Moved My Business (and My Life) from Colorado Springs to Roseville—Here’s Why

Let’s just get this out of the way: starting over is hard. Anyone who says otherwise probably hasn’t tried moving their entire business, three kids, and a metric ton of production gear halfway across the country. But hey, who needs sleep, right?

When I launched Scoop Creative Co. in Colorado Springs, I had big dreams and a slightly smaller budget. The city treated me well. I got to work on some seriously cool projects with non-profits, a wild ride in Alaska for a week on fishing boats, flights in World War II planes, collaborate with brilliant people, and - let’s be honest - eat more peppered bacon that should be allowed (shoutout to Colorado Springs Executive Association). What really made it special, though, were the connections. I co-founded the Springs Videographer Co-op (SVC), which basically started as “a bunch of video nerds talking shop over in a studio” and now it has turned into a thriving community. SVC is still crushing it, by the way - shoutout to all my Colorado video fam (Olivedia, Aesthetic Voyager Media, Guerrilla Media, Turning Tree Productions, Dandy Media, LaKeif, Scott, and Tim) for holding it down and proving you don’t have to move to LA to be creative.

So why would I leave all that behind? The answer is as cliché as it gets: family. Turns out, raising three kids is a full-contact sport, and having backup (aka, grandparents) is a game-changer. Roseville called our name - sunshine, family nearby, and a fresh chance to set down roots in Placer County.

I’ll be honest - starting over here hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park. Building new connections takes time. Learning a new market, figuring out which coffee shops won’t judge you for working there all day (shoutout The Grove), and, of course, convincing people you’re not just another guy with a camera. But that’s where my real secret weapon comes in: I love people. I love connecting, collaborating, and finding the folks who want to make something that actually matters.

So here I am, Roseville. If you’re a business owner, non-profit leader, or just someone who appreciates a good story (or halfway decent tacos), let’s connect. And if you’re a fellow video producer or creative, don’t be a stranger - look for the guy still mourning the loss of the Colorado front-range and making friends by cracking jokes when he probably shouldn’t.

Let’s make something awesome—and maybe cause just a little bit of good trouble along the way.