We recently had the chance to connect with Rami Kalla and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Rami, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Good morning, this is a great question. My family and I have been training in Jiu Jitsu. It has been nice to not only work on my skills, but to do an activity together as a family. It is bringing us together and keeping us strong at the same time. My son and wife are truly enjoying spending this time together.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Absolutely. I am the President and Founder of Point in Time Studios. I founded the company in 2002 and have always had a passion for video production. Over the last decade, my team has developed to not only live action videos, but 3D animation and immersive activations. We are unique in that we are able to handle a large workload and we have skilled artists who can take a complex video from concept to completion.
Point in Time Studios has clients globally and produces virtual reality training for first responders and public safety agents, commercial marketing videos, and 3D renderings to sell new development properties before they are completed.
Our multifaceted team keeps projects on budget, on time, and provides a fantastic final project every time.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I think it is much easier as a child to stay in a playful state of wonder, before the world sets in and you begin to doubt yourself. As a child, I felt invincible and I joy in new experiences. As we get older, it can be harder to find that that same childlike wonder. I went through a very challenging divorce over a decade ago and at the time, I felt very defeated and vulnerable. I spent the next two years reinventing myself and finding joy in small things – taking a walk, hiking, spending time alone. I knew that I had to get back to my roots of being more childlike and savoring every moment. I began to reconnect with old friends, traveling, and allowing myself to be creative again. I found that with my new shift in how I looked at the world, my studio improved, and our business increased. I had underestimated the shift in my energy as I went back to being more creative and positive, on how that would be perceived by my clients. Everyday I practice a 10 minute mindful meditation to be grateful for what I have and to focus on the person I want to continue to become.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, many times. The hardest time was when I was struggling to keep our studio afloat during the great recession of 2008. We had drastically increased the size of our studio the year prior and the timing couldn’t have been worse. There was no more work and the day to day struggle took a toll on me. Although I wanted to quit, I never did. It taught me a lot about my resolve and character. Now, looking back, I knew that I had to endure this struggle to become the person I am today. When I am faced with struggles, I don’t look at them as problems, but rather challenges to be overcome.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
When I started my Production Studio, I thought that I had to have all of the answers and that I had to have my hands in everything or the quality would slip. It took me many years to realize that this was not a sustainable way to grow and that the business would never grow larger than myself. I eventually learned that I had to hire people that were experts in their field, train them, and then get out of the way. It was only then that our business truly began to transform.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I would hope that when I am gone that I left this world just a little bit better then when I arrived here. I want them to think of me as someone who gave his all in all that he did. That I helped others whether it was in their personal lives, businesses or martial arts.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://pointintimestudios.com
- Instagram: ramikalla
- Linkedin: ramimkalla
- Twitter: pointintimes
- Facebook: Rami M. Kalla
- Youtube: pointintimestudios
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Point in Time Studios
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