So, what does a producer do? Simply put, a producer serves as the “general contractor” who works with an army of talented “sub-contractors” to produce a project on budget, on time and to the satisfaction of the client.

Before I begin a project, I tell clients that my job is to serve as an “interpreter who translates their story in a compelling and effective way." My success - and the success of the project - rises or falls based on my ability to:

1. Share a vision for the project.
2. Hire a competent, creative crew.
3. Keep the job on schedule.
4. Watch the budget.
5. Show up on time every day.
6. Communicate with my client and my team.
7. Maintain professional standards.
8. Handle revisions and changes.
9. Bring the job in on time.
10. Give the client what he or she wants.

Although I can’t control last minute revisions to the project, I can control my ability to stay organized and tap into my years of experience to fulfill the vision, and get the job done.

But no matter what happens, “Never let them see you sweat!"