Name and role: Sam Teale – Managing Director
Company: Sam Teale Productions
Sector: Video Production
How many staff do you employ?
1 currently.
Describe what your business does?
We tell the story of your business through short, engaging videos.
What does your role entail?
EVERYTHING, Planning videos, filming videos, editing videos, sending invoices, reaching out to clients, email etc…
What attracted you to start/operate your business in Huddersfield?
Huddersfield is such a proud place for me, I love everything about it. The football club (HTAFC), was a big factor for me, I love what Huddersfield stands for!
I started my video career making videos for a children’s banking company, goHenry, this only happened through me having a YouTube channel and creating a review on this card, they commented saying how much they enjoyed it. I then contacted them asking if I could make more exclusive YouTube content for them (this maybe is my first memory of having an ‘entrepreneurial’ spirit).
I actually didn’t take any subjects that linked to video during my time at The Mirfield Free Grammar, I didn’t want high school to make video boring. I loved working with computers so I took computer science and after 2 years, let’s just say it wasn’t my favourite subject. But that didn’t stop me, so I took my own spin on video.
Name some of your biggest business achievements:
- Working with Budweiser China before I was legally allowed to drink alcohol!!
- Getting 2 awards last year about being the ‘Best Video Production Company in West Yorkshire’
What advice would you give to someone looking to set up or relocate their business in Huddersfield?
Do it! It is a place that can only get better.
What are your hopes for Huddersfield 10 years from now (2030)?
A global town, more economic growth (on a par with Leeds).
I run my YouTube channel @Sam Teale Productions to try and inspire people my age. WE CAN DO ANYTHING WE PUT OUR MIND TO.
To view more of Sam’s work visit his website and Youtube channel.
Social media links
Twitter: @SamTealeProduct
Linkedin: @sam-teale-productions
Facebook: @SamTealeProductions
Instagram: @samtealeproductions