Become Impossible
to Ignore Online.
Helping businesses grow through strategic content, social media, and online advertising.
Since 2009
30 Years Behind a Camera
Millions of Views
Content Creators for 5 National TV Shows
Fortune 5000 Clients
National Companies & Campaigns
Local Businesses Across the USA
Brick & Mortar Studio
Serving Businesses Nationwide
Clearwater, Florida
A Few of Our Previous & Current Partners
Good businesses should not be invisible.
Most business owners are busy.
You are running the business. You do not have time to figure out what to post, how to film, how to edit, when to post, what ads to run, how to run ads effectively, or why your traditional marketing and occasional Facebook status on your personal page is not working.
So content gets random, if it happens at all.
Marketing happens when there is time, and sometimes it does not really work.
Paid ads barely happen, if ever.
Then referrals slow down. Competitors start showing up everywhere. Slow days feel heavier. The next customer feels unpredictable. Payroll gets heavier. And one day, you start questioning your life, your purpose, and your business.
No good.
We help fix that.
The Local Authority System
A monthly content, social media, and ad system for businesses that want to be seen, trusted, and remembered.
How It Works:
We help you create better content, post consistently, run simple ads, and grow your online presence.
1. Research
We study your business, your customers, your competitors, and what is already working in your market.
2. Plan
We create content ideas, hooks, scripts, and a simple monthly plan.
3. Create
You film with our guidance, or we come shoot professional content for you.
4. Post
We edit, write captions, schedule, and post the content.
5. Advertise
We run simple online ads so more of the right people see your business.
6. Improve
Each month, we review what worked and make the next month better.
Why This Works:
Posting randomly, or not at all, is not a marketing strategy.
Good content helps the right people notice you.
Consistent posting helps people remember you.
Ads help more of the right people find you, trust you, and become customers.
Strategy ties it all back to the business.
That is how you stop guessing and start growing.
Who Is This Not For?
This is not for businesses that:
Want the cheapest content possible.
Expect one viral video to fix everything.
Only market when business is slow.
Do not want to invest in online marketing or paid ads.
Think social media is optional.
Only need a one-time video or photo shoot.
Prefer random creative help instead of a real strategy.
Are not ready to handle more leads, calls, bookings, visits, or customers.
Are not ready to grow behind the scenes.
Do not want to show up consistently.
Just want a videographer or photographer.
Just want Canva posts and someone replying to DMs.
Are looking for a quick fix instead of long-term growth.
Do not have the money or willingness to invest in solving their marketing problems and growing the business.
Who Is This For?
This is for businesses that:
Want more customers.
Want more people in the community to know who they are.
Know they should be using social media, but do not know what to post.
Want leads, calls, bookings, visits, or customers from online.
Are tired of wondering where the next customer is coming from.
Want their business to look better online.
Want content, ads, photos, videos, posting, and strategy handled.
Are tired of random hires and little to no results.
Want a real plan instead of guessing.
Want social media and ads that actually help grow the business.
Are ready to invest in growth.
The Local Authority System PAckages
No matter where you are in your content and marketing journey, we have a path designed to help you grow.
D.I.Y. Authority
You create the content. We tell you what to do and help you improve.
For business owners who want to do it themselves, but need guidance.
Includes:
Monthly strategy call
Content ideas
Hooks and scripts
Phone filming training
Post review
Simple ad guidance
Accountability
DIY Authority: $500 to $1,500/month
Local Authority Starter
You Shoot. We do everything else. We edit, post, run ads, and help you grow.
For businesses that can film simple phone content, but want us to handle the rest.
Includes:
Research
Monthly content plan
Scripts and shot lists
Editing
Captions
Posting
Simple ads
Monthly report
Local Authority Starter: $2,500 to $4,500/month
Local Authority Growth
We Do Everything. WE shoot, edit, post, run ads, and guide the strategy.
For businesses that want us to professionally create the content too.
Includes:
Monthly shoot day
Professional video
High-end photography
Reels and ads
Posting
Ad management
Monthly strategy
Studio time when needed
Team filming training
Monthly report
Local Authority Growth: $5,500 to $9,500/month
Market Leader System
We become your content, social media, and marketing team.
For businesses that want a full content and marketing partner.
Includes:
Multiple shoot days
Full social media management
Photo and video campaigns
Ad management
Creator content days
Studio shoots
Owner and team training
Lead magnet strategy
Landing page guidance
AI DM follow-up when applicable
Monthly strategy and reporting
Market Leader System: $10,000 to $15,000+/month
We Make Your Marketing Easier.
You run the business.
We help handle the:
content
social media
Marketing
ads
strategy
photos
videos
posting
Leads
Growth
that help people:
find you
trust you
and choose you.
What To Expect
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What does it cost to work with you?
Most clients invest between:
$2,500 and $15,000+/month
Depending on how much they want us to handle.
This is not just a content package.
It is a monthly system built to help your business show up consistently, look better online, run smarter ads, and attract more customers.
DIY Authority: $500 to $1,500/month
For business owners who want coaching, content ideas, and a clear plan.Local Authority Starter: $2,500 to $4,500/month
You film simple content. We edit, post, run ads, and guide the strategy.Local Authority Growth: $5,500 to $9,500/month
We shoot, edit, post, run ads, and help your business show up online every month.Market Leader System: $10,000 to $15,000+/month
We become your content, social media, and marketing partner.Ad spend is separate and paid directly to the ad platforms.
If your business can turn more visibility into revenue, this makes sense.
If not, we will be the first to tell you.
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Do I need to spend money on ads?
Yes, if you want faster and more predictable visibility.
Content gets people’s attention. Ads help more of the right people see it.
We typically recommend:
$1,500 to $5,000+/month
paid directly to Meta, Facebook and Instagram.
Think of ad spend like fuel.
The better the content and strategy, the further that fuel can go.
Not ready for that yet?
You can start smaller.
Some businesses begin by testing content with $5 to $20/day to see what gets attention, engagement, clicks, leads, calls, bookings, or visits.
Once we find something that works, we usually recommend scaling to at least:
$300 to $500/month
to start getting more meaningful data.
That said, most businesses stay in “testing mode” too long.
Real growth happens when you put a real budget behind content and offers that are already showing signs of working.
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How long does this take to work?
This is not overnight.
If you do this yourself:
You should be posting and testing daily.
Give it:
30–60 days of pure execution
Then another 30–60 days doubling down on what works
Around 90 days, you’ll finally have real data.
That’s when ads start to make sense.
If you work with us:
0–60 days → Testing and foundation
60–120 days → Momentum and early results
4–6 months → Consistent growth
This is where it starts to compound.
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Can I just do this myself?
Yes.
But here’s the reality:
It takes time… a lot of it.
It takes skill… more than most people realize.
It takes consistency… every single day.
It takes testing… and being wrong more than you’re right at first.
It takes execution… without excuses.And on top of that…
you still have to run your business.It’s more than most people are willing to commit to.
That’s why most businesses don’t do it.
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How long do I need to commit?
We recommend at least:
6 months
Ideally:
12 months+
We move fast, but real growth takes consistency.
If we are shooting for you, we aim to schedule your first production day within the first few weeks, get content live, and start running ads as soon as possible.
The first 30 days are about getting started.
The first 90 days are about testing, learning, and finding what works.
The next 6 to 12 months are where consistency starts to compound.
This is not a one-time fix.
It is a long-term growth system for businesses that want to keep showing up, stay relevant, and grow over time.
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Is this a fit for my business?
This is typically a fit for:
Established local or regional businesses
Companies with a team (not just one person)
Businesses already generating revenue
Owners ready to invest in growth
In most cases:
Our clients are doing at least:
$300K – $2M+ per year
or have multiple employees and the ability to take on more business.
Many of our ideal clients are local businesses doing:
$2M – $20M+ per year
and looking to grow even further.
This is NOT usually a fit for:
Brand new businesses
Solo entrepreneurs with no team
Companies not ready to invest in marketing
Businesses looking for cheap or one-off content
That said:
We also work with larger companies and organizations on high-level production and marketing projects.
Some of our corporate clients generate $1B+ annually, including Fortune 5000 companies.
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If this sounds like your business…
Fill out the form below and let’s talk.
We’ll walk you through exactly what this would look like and whether it’s a good fit.
Jennifer Edwards | CIRCOR International, Inc. Global Marketing Communication Manager
"I had the opportunity to work with Kathman Studios for over four days at a leadership summit, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Dan and his team handled everything, from filming an executive panel with a quick turnaround to capturing highlight footage, interviews, an offsite community event and manufacturing site visit, completely seamlessly.
What stood out most was the professionalism and expertise of the entire crew. Whether it was camera, sound, lighting, or switching, every detail was handled with skill and care. Dan runs a top-notch operation and manages his team with calm confidence, which made a fast-paced event feel effortless.
Beyond the technical excellence, the team was simply great to work with, collaborative, responsive, and clearly passionate about what they do. I would absolutely work with them again and highly recommend Kathman Studios for anyone looking for high-quality, turnkey video production."
Ashley Fischietto | SSA Group, Executive Assistant
“Kathman Studios was a pleasure to work with for our VIP client event at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Their team seamlessly blended into the flow of the evening, captured every special moment in both photo and video, and delivered high-quality content on schedule. We especially appreciated their flexibility and professionalism on short notice. Thanks again to the whole team!”
DEREK WOOD | JW MARRIOTT TAMPA WATER STREET, Director of Sales
“Kathman Studios captured every moment with precision and creativity- from large group interactions to the smallest details. Even better, the final product was delivered quickly, with fresh edits that truly brought the energy of the event to life. The results exceeded our expectations and will be a valuable asset for future corporate events!”
Our mission is simple:
help good businesses
stay in business and
stop being invisible online.
Our Bigger Vision
Our vision is to build a globally recognized media and marketing company that helps businesses grow, creates opportunities for creatives, and builds fulfilling, long-term careers.
We are doing that in public through creative business education, behind-the-scenes storytelling, client work, local features, original creative projects, and content that shows how businesses can grow with media, marketing, and creativity. Our goal is to impact, inspire, educate, entertain, and serve people around the world while honoring God in everything we do.
Our Services
Monthly content, social media, and online ads for businesses that want to grow online.
We help you create better content, post consistently, run smarter ads, and build a real online presence so more people know, trust, and choose your business.
Social Media Marketing
A creative studio space in Clearwater for photo shoots, video shoots, podcasts, interviews, content days, and brand productions.
Our new brick and mortar studio is being built for creators, businesses, photographers, videographers, podcasters, and brands that need a professional place to create.
Studio Rentals
Professional photo and video coverage for conferences, leadership summits, executive events, galas, retreats, and brand experiences.
We help companies capture the moments, speakers, people, and energy of their event, then turn it into content they can use long after the event is over.
Corporate Events
Professional photo, video, and creative projects for businesses that need high-quality content without a monthly package.
From headshots and branding photos to video ads, marketing videos, and one-time content shoots, we help your business look more professional online and create content you can actually use.
Production Services
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Trusted by National Brands & Large Organizations
Professional corporate event media delivered for conferences, summits, brand activations, and large-scale gatherings nationwide.
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Established in 2009
Nearly two decades of delivering high-level video and photography for corporate teams, national brands, and Fortune 5000 organizations across the country.
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National Broadcast & Social Campaign Experience
Produced social and branded content campaigns supporting 5 national television shows, combining broadcast-level production with digital-first distribution strategy.
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Dedicated Event Media Team
Professional crew, structured workflows, and scalable production support for multi-day conferences and executive-level events.
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Results That Reach Millions
Over 10+ million cumulative views across branded content, broadcast productions, and event media projects
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Founder, Dan Kathman
Award-winning producer with nearly two decades of experience in video production, branded media, and high-impact corporate event coverage. Led productions for international brands, large national organizations, and enterprise-level clients across the United States.
Established in 2009.
Kathman Studios began in a college dorm room at the University of South Florida, when founder Dan Kathman launched his first production company while still a student. What started with campus events and student organizations grew into a creative studio serving local businesses, entrepreneurs, national brands, and corporate teams.
Today, Kathman Studios is a social-first creative marketing agency based in Clearwater, Florida. We help businesses grow through strategic content, professional photo and video production, social media management, online advertising, and monthly marketing support.
Since 2009, we have helped businesses and brands show up better online and in person through corporate event media, brand photography, video production, content retainers, ad creative, and social-first marketing systems.
Our mission is simple: help good businesses stay in business and stop being invisible online.
We create the photos, videos, posts, ads, and marketing strategy businesses need to build trust, stay relevant, attract customers, and become impossible to ignore online. Alongside our client work, we also create helpful content for business owners and feature local businesses, creators, and leaders across our platforms.
Our Team
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Dan Kathman
Founder & Executive Producer
Dan started the company in 2009, building it from the ground up through persistence, reinvention, and a commitment to quality production.
With experience spanning national broadcast campaigns, international clients, corporate event media, and branded online productions reaching millions of viewers, he has spent nearly two decades refining both the creative and operational side of professional production.
He now leads Kathman Studios with a disciplined, enterprise-focused approach designed to support marketing teams, executive leadership, and large-scale events.
Dan is also recently engaged to Karen Best, and makes content himself online.
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Karen Best
Future Mrs. Kathman & Corporate Event Planner
Karen Best is a seasoned corporate event strategist with over 10 years of experience in large-scale planning, marketing alignment, and executive-level event environments.
Her influence has played a key role in refining the structure, systems, and client experience at Kathman Studios. With a deep understanding of corporate expectations and event execution at scale, she helps ensure that every production meets the professionalism and foresight enterprise clients require.
Her leadership, strategic clarity, and operational precision add a level of preparation and polish that clients immediately feel.
Karen is also Dan’s fiancée and a trusted partner in the continued growth of the company.
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Taz Smith
Contract Video Producer and Founder of X Creative.
Taz brings over 10 years of experience in corporate and branded production. Known for his versatility and calm execution in fast-paced environments, he leads on-site coverage and directs a dedicated team of remote editors to maintain quality and streamlined delivery across projects. Taz is also and husband and recent father.
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Camilla Sjodin
Contract Photographer
Camilla is a seasoned event photographer and founder of a Las Vegas–based event photography company. With extensive experience capturing high-level conferences and brand events, she brings professionalism, precision, and creative instinct to every production. Now based in Tampa Bay, she continues to deliver exceptional event coverage for corporate clients nationwide.
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Brody Hodges
Contract Video Creator
Brody is an experienced video shooter specializing in cinematic production using professional Sony cinema cameras, including the FX6. He brings strong technical expertise, a self-sufficient workflow, and a disciplined production approach to every event. In addition to corporate work, he also operates a social media content agency, giving him a sharp understanding of modern digital distribution.
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Chris Doran
Contract Video Creator
Chris is a seasoned broadcast camera operator with experience covering Major League sports across the NHL, MLB, and NBA. His work includes long-standing production roles with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, Orlando Magic, ESPN, and Fox Sports.
A graduate of the University of South Florida’s TV Production program alongside Dan, Chris brings broadcast-level precision, composure, and technical excellence to every corporate event production.
A devoted husband and recent father, he approaches both his craft and his commitments with consistency, discipline, and professionalism.
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Elijah McGill
Contract Photographer, Behind the Scenes & Social
Elijah is a talented photographer and owner of EM Photography, with experience capturing both client-facing productions and behind-the-scenes moments that bring brands to life.
In addition to his production work, he serves as a local pastor and community leader. When not covering client projects, Elijah supports Kathman Studios with behind-the-scenes and social content that highlights the energy and professionalism of each event.
A devoted husband and father of two, he brings integrity, reliability, and strong character to every engagement.
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Ian Longen
Contract Video Creator
Ian is an experienced cinematographer and director with a strong background in both live event production and long-form storytelling. He was part of the early foundation of the company under its original name and has remained a trusted creative partner ever since.
Over the years, Ian built a successful wedding film company and expanded into independent film production, serving as a producer and director on multiple projects, including a recent documentary featuring Hulk Hogan.
Ian continues to collaborate closely with Kathman Studios, bringing creative leadership, technical expertise, and seasoned production insight to corporate event work.
A devoted husband and father, he brings steadiness and professionalism to every project.
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Cathy Kathman
Payroll & Admin & Mother to Dan Kathman
Cathy has played a foundational role in the growth of the company since its earliest days. In the beginning, she opened her home in Texas to support the vision, allowing part of the house to be converted into a working studio space that welcomed real clients and productions.
Her steady encouragement and belief in the mission helped carry the company through its formative years.
Today, she supports Kathman Studios through payroll and administrative operations, bringing consistency and trusted oversight to the team. She recently fulfilled a lifelong goal of becoming a Realtor® in Dallas, Texas.
A devoted mother of two, Cathy remains a steady presence behind the scenes.
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Remote Editors & Creative Partners
Our team includes experienced video and photo editors who work remotely, allowing us to scale projects quickly and keep turnaround times fast. We also collaborate with specialized partners for SEO, paid ads, and advanced post-production when needed, giving our clients access to a full creative ecosystem without the bloated overhead.
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Jan-Michael Reyes
Contract Live Video Switcher
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Ai
Administrative Assistant, Research Intern, Copywriter, Scheduling Support, and Occasional Therapist
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Join Our Team
We work with an incredible network of photographers, videographers, editors, and creatives who help bring our projects to life. Many of which aren’t listed on here.
Our team is constantly growing, and we’re always looking for new talent to join us on events and productions.
From shooters and editors to future roles in sales, admin, producing, and live production, we collaborate with passionate people who want to grow their craft and create amazing work together.
If you’d like to join our team and work with us in the future, reach out to us directly. Soon we’ll also have an “Apply” tab here to make it even easier.
Let’s See If We’re a Good Fit
Tell us a little about your business, what you’re trying to grow, and what kind of help you need. We’ll review it and let you know the best next step.