Persistence Pays the Price. And It's Worth Every Penny.

I don’t remember the first video I ever made. Not because it wasn’t important, but because it was probably shaky, half-lit, and edited at 1 a.m. after watching tutorials on YouTube. What I do remember is how it felt. That moment — when you hit play on a story you helped bring to life — it changes something inside of you.

It wakes you up.

That’s the feeling I’ve been chasing ever since. Not the perfect video, not the recognition. Just the moment you realize: You made something that matters.

But let me be honest — chasing that feeling isn’t always glamorous. Persistence isn’t pretty. It’s not going viral. It’s not always booked and busy. Sometimes, it looks like cold DMs that get no replies. It looks like editing with a baby monitor next to your desk, or saying no to comfort because you believe in a dream no one else sees yet.

Persistence is showing up — not for the likes, not for the clients, but for the version of yourself you said you’d become.

I’ve fallen on my face more times than I can count. I’ve questioned if any of it is working. I’ve felt the weight of doubt whisper, “Maybe you’re not cut out for this.”But every single time, something quiet but strong whispers back — Keep going.

Persistence doesn’t guarantee instant results. But it promises growth. And growth is the currency of legacy.

At Ryan Glass Productions, we don’t just create content — we capture resilience. We help brands, teams, speakers, artists, and everyday people share their stories. Not just the highlight reel. The truth. The grit. The heart behind the hustle.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after hundreds of sizzle reels, documentaries, brand stories, and moments captured — it’s this:

Talent gets attention. Persistence builds trust.

So if you’re building something right now — a business, a brand, a better version of yourself — and it feels like no one’s noticing, I see you. I am you.

Keep showing up. Keep planting seeds. Keep pressing record.

You never know who needs your story to keep going in theirs.

Stay rooted. Stay real. Stay resilient.

-Ryan