We had the good fortune of connecting with Xavier Vanegas and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Xavier, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
i wanted to turn passion into a career that could provide for me and my family

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I am the director of D1 Media Production, a renowned video production agency based in Miami, FL. Our agency offers top-notch video services to clients across the US, helping small businesses and industry leaders establish a strong presence in the highly competitive fields of social media, digital marketing, and corporate branding.

During college, I took an internship at a radio station, Caracol 1260am, as an audio operator. After finishing school, I was offered a part-time position where I also learned how to produce and direct a radio show. I also worked on editing radio commercials, shows, and interviews. Following this, I was hired at ESPN as a video operator, and shortly after, I was promoted to technical director while also operating the audio console and producing shows for the media outlet.

When the company decided to lay off all employees from the Miami office, I decided it was time to give my media company my full attention. I started working for different companies creating social media videos and weekly livestreams. To date, D1 Media Productions has produced more than 2,000 videos for diverse clients across various industries, including automotive, financial, political, retail, and major media outlets in Miami and South Florida.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Miami is a vibrant city. the beach is a must go but I could take them to brickell, wynwood and coconut grove.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
my wife who always supports me

Website: https://www.d1mediaproductions.com

Instagram: @d1mediaprod

Linkedin: @d1mediaprod

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