Meet Luke Steichen

We recently connected with Luke Steichen and have shared our conversation below.

Luke, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?

I think it’s important to always stay humble, even if you’re the most confident person in the room. That’s what separates being confident from being cocky.

In my career, I’ve learned that confidence comes from knowing what it takes… to fail. Nobody starts their career confident or even qualified. And if they think they are, they’re probably delusional.

As Alex Hormozi puts it:

“Confidence without evidence is delusion. You don’t become confident by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by having a stack of undeniable proof.”

And that “proof” is knowing how to succeed based on failing over and over again and learning from your mistakes.

I developed my confidence and self-esteem by joining a 3-person video production startup at 22 years old. Right out of the gate, I was handed the keys to help build our video process, work with clients, film campaigns, and mess up repeatedly.

Now, over five years later, I’m confident because I’ve done the work. The highs are incredibly high, and the lows can break you down. But even after all these years, and all the confidence in the world, I still get a little nervous before a big video shoot- or even a client call. And I think that’s what staying humble looks like.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I studied Film Production in college, and through a mix of good luck and persistence, I built the relationships that helped me join our company and help launch Chezy Video Company.

Chezy was born out of the pandemic with a clear mission: make high-quality video content accessible for organizations of all sizes – without the intimidating price tag. Since launching, we’ve grown into a fast-moving team that’s worked with national brands like Ralph Lauren and CHS Inc., all the way down to one-person nonprofits doing incredible grassroots work.

At Chezy, I lead our Fargo, ND office where I work closely with our clients and videographers. That means everything from filming our clients’ stories in the field, to helping newer videographers build confidence and grow into their roles. Every day is different, and that’s what makes it exciting.

We’ve never chased awards.. We just focus on giving our clients an incredible experience and videos they’re proud to share. That simple mindset helped us hit a huge milestone recently: 100 five-star Google reviews. One of the most reviewed video production companies in the country, and it’s a reflection of the care and passion our team brings to every single project.

We’re continuing to grow by adding new team members and a little over a year ago we expanded our presence in Nashville, ND. But at the end of the day, it always comes back relationships and how you keep showing up.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, the three things that helped me the most in my career weren’t flashy or technical:

Hard work
Attention to detail
Communication Skills

None of those are specific to video production. But that’s kind of the point.

At Chezy, we’ve found the best videographers are the ones who can communicate well, take feedback, and just genuinely care about the people they’re working with.

If you’re early in your career my advice is that: The most successful people usually aren’t the most talented. They’re just the ones who…

Put in a few extra hours when others don’t.
Can adapt when things don’t go as planned.
Can take criticism without spiraling.
Build good relationships
Know how to work with others, not just for themselves.

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

I think such a large part of how you turn out is based on your upbringing.

The most impactful people in my life have definitely been my parents. They’ve always supported me – without hesitation – even when I told them I was going to “film school.” Not once did they question it. They’ve been my biggest cheerleaders from the start, and I admire them so much. They taught me how to work hard, communicate clearly, and pay attention to the little details -skills I carry with me every day.

I also have to shout out two other important people in my journey: my film professor Kyja and my former boss (back when I was a student intern), Kristi. They both helped me discover what I was capable of. They gave me real opportunities, honest feedback, and the confidence to take my next steps. I owe a lot of my growth to them.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://chezy.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-steichen/