Travis Hawkes Media

10/05/2025

Video isn't just about boosting sales...

Recruiting videos can SHOW candidates why they should want to be part of your team.

Effective recruiting videos include:
-Culture: Authentic behind-the-scenes moments from real job sites.
-Growth: Highlighting career paths and advancement opportunities.
-Testimonials: Hearing directly from team members about their experience.
-Leadership: A clear message from the top about vision and values.

In an industry where skilled workers have choices, video helps you stand out and attract people who aren’t just looking for a job - but the right fit ✅

👉 If your recruiting strategy feels stuck, it might be time to recruit like a marketer!

10/02/2025

Behind-the-scenes of our recent production with 🎥

The goal here was to capture authentic moments that show the pride and energy of their team on a real job site 🚧

Filming on an active construction site you need:
- EARLY mornings 😄
- Careful planning, coordination & organization
- A focus on safety first
- The right insurance and protocols in place
- An understanding of how to move through a site without interrupting the job

Our goal is to capture real people and authentic moments so people can see what it actually feels like to be on the team. Inspiring the right people to see themselves there and take action.

It all comes down to careful pre production planning, video strategy, and ex*****on.

We had a blast on this one!

09/29/2025

Recruiting top talent is an important piece of any business. Video can help candidates visualize themselves there, build trust, and inspire them to see a future with your company.

I had the honor of working with to produce this short recruiting video package. We wanted to show the energy of the crew, the scale of the projects, and the pride in being part of something bigger. Hensel Phelps is an amazing company to work for, and we wanted to show that with a high quality video.

Along with this primary recruiting video, we also created:
- Short 'role specific' cut downs for social media
- A big photo package of high quality images

Takeaway: Recruiting is marketing. The same strategies that sell products and services can attract the right people to your team!

08/05/2025

Hey friends! If you haven't already, connect with me on Instagram to stay in touch and see our most recent work 🙏

08/04/2025

🎥 Are you using video yet ⁉️

“Marketing Campaigns with Video See 49% Faster Revenue Growth” (WordStream Study)

Video can get attention, engagement, and help drive conversions. It can deliver a message faster and create emotional connection.

If your competitors are using video and you’re not, your online presence can feel empty and lack a personality.

If your competitors aren’t using video, it’s a blue ocean situation you should jump on asap.

Here are 3 types of MARKETING videos that deliver results:

—> Product Launch Video – Generate excitement and showcase the features, benefits, and real-world application of your product or service.

—> Brand Awareness Video – Tell your story in a way that connects with your audience. Show what makes your brand different and why people should care.

—> Retargeting Video Ads – Stay in front of potential customers who have already engaged with your brand. These quick, compelling reminders can push hesitant buyers to take action.

We recently relocated to Maine 🦞 and are happily serving New England! If you’re ready to grow your brand with video, or just curious if video is right for you…

…comment “video” to set up a discovery call and i’ll give you a free video audit. 🎥

07/31/2025

Every day, does so much more than just deliver food.

For this 2025 Client Impact Project, we created a full-length impact video telling a powerful story of Barbara & Faye - for conferences, events, YouTube, and web. This story really illustrates the impact the organization has through the lens of real people impacted by it.

As part of this package we created a series of short social cuts like this one, as well as photos. We do a lot of these storytelling packages: long-form pieces + a library of micro-content to get a ton of content across multiple platforms.

For mission-driven businesses and non-profits, storytelling is essential for how people remember you. It helps people connect with your brand and can grow support that lasts.

If you’re interested in how storytelling can help your brand, shoot me a DM and let’s chat!

07/08/2025

Big life update ‼️ After almost 6 amazing years (holy 💩) in Colorado, I’m officially moving back to New England.

Decisions like this are never super easy - I love Colorado. It’s where I built my business from the ground up, worked with so many incredible clients, made lifelong friends, established my first real estate investments 🏡 and found an amazing creative & business community 🎥 all that shaped a lot of who I am today.

But over the past year, I’ve realized that being closer to my family is a top priority for me at this stage in my life.

I left New England in 2014. I wanted to see the world. A couple years in California, a year in Australia, few months in Thailand getting my Scuba Dive Master license, month trekking in New Zealand - then helped build a startup in LA, and finally landed in Colorado - where I found what I REALLY wanted to do and launched my video production company.

Over the years I’ve stayed true to my passions, working for myself (and my clients😁), and continuing to travel the globe.

Now, as I turn 35 this fall… it’s time to bring it home.

Let’s be real - no way I’m moving to NE in winter 🤮😂 so… the time is now!

📍We’re packin’ up and hittin’ the road, landing in S**o, Maine next week - just in time for a beautiful “Summ’ah” 🦞

What does this mean for my business? - this isn’t goodbye!

Nothing’s changing - we’re still fully operational in Colorado! This is more of an expansion - I’ll continue serving my amazing clients out west and across the country while building more awesome relationships in New England.

If you’re in the Northeast - let’s connect!

And to my Colorado people - I’ll be back often and always just a message away 🙏

Cheers to new chapters 🚀
—Travis

07/06/2025

🎥Recently had the opportunity to work on a fast-paced, high-impact social media project for last week’s Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr. event with 🥊

The event broadcast reached millions of viewers, while we edited engaging short-form social content LIVE on the fly for MVP’s social platforms.

Huge thank you to for bringing me on board and putting together a killer crew, and for the connection🤝
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Shoutout to the awesome team: - great working with you all!

04/04/2024

Shout out to Evolvepreneur for having me on their podcast, it was a great conversation!

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Travis Hatch ... Travis Hatch owns a video production company a...