🔹HOSTS: Aaron Sherman ( YouTube @buildwithfire5 ) Leo Curbelo ( YouTube @LeoCurbeloFilms )

Creator Fury Episode 7 dives into how business owners and creators should rethink their 2026 video strategy in a world dominated by AI tools, subscription fatigue, and ever-shifting algorithms. Aaron and Leo talk candidly about losing traditional post-production work to automation, why learning AI tools is now part of the job, and how to stay ahead by thinking “two or three cars ahead” instead of clinging to old workflows. ​

Most importantly, this episode focuses on where humans still win: real people on camera, authentic employee-driven videos, and live-action spots that connect emotionally instead of looking like generic AI sludge. Aaron and Leo compare AI production vs. live action, talk about using non-union and international shoots to manage budgets, and explain why short-form storytelling (30–90 second “micro-stories”) remains a huge opportunity for small businesses in 2026. ​

If you’re a freelancer, in-house marketer, or business owner wondering “Where do I fit now?”, this episode lays out how to blend AI tools with genuine human presence, plan smarter content, and avoid getting buried under a thousand subscription services and engines.

Recent industry news for January 2026: Apple’s new Final Cut/Logic cloud suite has been released, and also just released a "real-time" AI video tool from China, Alibaba’s PixVerse is changing expectations for speed, cost, and quality. Apple: https://www.xda-developers.com/apple-aims-to-take-on-adobe-with-its-new-creator-studio-suite/ CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/13/alibaba-backed-pixverse-real-time-ai-video-generation-tool-investors-startup-openai-sora.html

Actionable Takeaways Ideas on building emotional, short-form campaigns and a reminder that AI is a tool—not a replacement—for your voice, craft, and creativity.

Tune in weekly for tips, tricks and hacks on promo videos, branding, and successful campaigns.

Like, subscribe, and comment your hook ideas below! Contact fire5films.com, @LeoCurbeloFilms or Creator Fury for free consults. We'd love to speak with you.

👥 Book a FREE 1:1 session with us to discuss your project needs. If you want help turning your customers’ pain points into clear, effective short-form promo videos, reach out to Creator Fury for a no-pressure chat about your next project. Just schedule 15 minutes with us here: 👉 https://bwf5.fire5films.com/calendar

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🔹 Aaron also teaches and assists you with your After Effects solutions, so grab Aaron's free After Effects presets & resources here: 👉 https://bwf5.fire5films.com/welcome

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🔹HOSTS: Aaron Sherman (https://www.youtube.com/@BuildWithFire5) Leo Curbelo (https://www.instagram.com/leocurbelofilm/)

Creator Fury Episode 6 dives into crafting standout marketing hooks for business promo videos, moving beyond generic templates and AI tools to create engaging, personalized content that drives sales. Hosts Aaron Sherman and Leo Curbelo share real-world examples like Volkswagen's legendary "Lemon" anti-ad and the quirky Isuzu "Lies" campaign to show how humor and self-deprecation hook audiences.

Using different angles such as anti-ads, personality-driven stories, or dramatized customer scenarios can help you stand out from influencers and cookie-cutter templates.​

Recent industry news for December 2025: Omnicom-IPG merger, Netflix-Warner Bros, Paramount deals, and Disney's moves impacting creativity and competition.​

Actionable Takeaways

Identify your business's unique DNA and niche audience for targeted campaigns over broad "four-quadrant" approaches.​

Tune in weekly for tips, tricks and hacks on promo videos, branding, and successful campaigns.

Like, subscribe, and comment your hook ideas below! Contact fire5films.com or Creator Fury for free consults. We'd love to speak with you.

👥 Book a FREE 1:1 session with us to discuss your project needs. If you want help turning your customers’ pain points into clear, effective short-form promo videos, reach out to Creator Fury for a no-pressure chat about your next project. Just schedule 15 minutes with us here:

👉 https://bwf5.fire5films.com/calendar

CREATOR FURY ALL EPISODES:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp2wi3QC8D3uFqU16Rm4UOyKAQd3RukbT

🔹 Aaron also teaches and assists you with your After Effects solutions, so grab Aaron's free After Effects presets & resources here:

👉 https://bwf5.fire5films.com/welcome

✨ Thank you for watching! Subscribe for more live filmmaker breakdowns, Video Engagement tips, and BTS workflow experiments.

🔹HOSTS: Aaron Sherman (https://www.youtube.com/@BuildWithFire5) Leo Curbelo (https://www.instagram.com/leocurbelofilm/)

In this episode of Creator Fury, Leo and Aaron break down the six core “pain points” your customers feel and show how to turn them into powerful promo video messages for your business. You will hear real-world examples from big-brand pharma and skincare spots, plus simple scenarios like coffee shops and window installers that make the ideas easy to apply.​

You will learn:

• What “pain points” really are (beyond the marketing buzzword) and why they matter for short-form promo videos

• The six key areas customers care about: saving time, easier solutions, clearer results, visible expertise, less stress, and finally getting it done right

• How small, agile teams like Creator Fury can outmaneuver giant holding-company agencies weighed down by layers of approvals and layoffs

Leo and Aaron also touch on the recent Omnicom–IPG shakeup in the ad world, the importance of staff and culture in client-facing businesses, and practical ways to discover what your customers actually want through surveys, frontline feedback, and competitor reviews.​

👥 Book a FREE 1:1 session with us to discuss your project needs. If you want help turning your customers’ pain points into clear, effective short-form promo videos, reach out to Creator Fury for a no-pressure chat about your next project. Just schedule 15 minutes with us here:

👉 https://bwf5.fire5films.com/calendar

CREATOR FURY ALL EPISODES:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp2wi3QC8D3uFqU16Rm4UOyKAQd3RukbT

🔹 Aaron also teaches and assists you with your After Effects solutions, so grab Aaron's free After Effects presets & resources here:

👉 https://bwf5.fire5films.com/welcome

✨ Thank you for watching! Subscribe for more live filmmaker breakdowns, Video Engagement tips, and BTS workflow experiments.