I Replace Agencies
DELIVERING $200K WORTH OF WORK IN-HOUSE FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST
Publish ideas in weeks, not quarters
Mid-sized companies face a tough choice: pay agencies $5K–$10K per video with 4–6 week delays, or build costly in-house teams. I remove that choice. I plan and produce full campaigns—strategy, scripting, multi-camera shoots, drone, editing, motion graphics—compressing weeks into days. Results: 185% e‑commerce growth at Explore Scientific, 47% more leads at The Outset Group.
Why This Matters for Your Business
Agencies drag: Idea → Brief → 2 weeks → Draft → Revisions → More waits → Launch (maybe). That’s 4–6 weeks minimum. My workflow? Idea → Execute → Launch in days. AI cuts timelines 35–40%, letting me deliver 20–60 polished assets monthly—video, design, motion graphics, social. I’ve led crews for NASA JPL, NatGeo, Discovery, and generated $1.2M in direct QVC sales.
The Speed & Cost Advantage
Agencies charge $200K+ yearly for content I deliver faster and cheaper. An $8K video that takes 3 weeks? I produce it in 3 days. A monthly pipeline of 30 reels, 5 hero videos, and campaign assets? Done while agencies schedule kickoff. With 20+ years across Fortune 500 brands and national campaigns, you get a Director who actually creates—not just manages vendors.
2026 Demo Reel
From strategy to final cut—this reel shows how I combine cinematic craft with business impact. Content built to perform and convert, delivered at a speed agencies can’t match.Camera Shot vs AI-Generated Footage
I’ve produced both—from boots-on-the-ground production to fully AI-generated visuals. Each approach has its strengths, but they’re not interchangeable. AI offers speed and scale, but real footage still wins on nuance, emotion, and authenticity. Below are two reels: one shot with cameras, one built with AI. Both tell brand stories. Both perform. The difference is in the details—and knowing when to use each tool to maximize efficiency without sacrificing impact.
Design & Print Portfolio 2026
Explore a curated selection of design, branding, and video projects that showcase strategy-driven creativity and craftsmanship.
Customer Testimonial Compilation
This reel captures real voices and real impact. From raw interviews to polished final edits, each testimonial builds trust and tells a story. It’s proof that strategy combined with emotion drives results—and that I can deliver this level of quality in days, not weeks.
Strategic Leadership. Hands-On Execution. Measurable Growth.
I help mid-sized brands compete with enterprise companies by delivering agency-quality campaigns without the agency price tag or timeline. With 20+ years directing content for NASA JPL, National Geographic, QVC, and Fortune 500 brands like Walmart and Kellogg’s, I bring both strategic vision and production expertise to every project. From generating 180,000+ YouTube views with original content to driving 185% e-commerce growth through video-first strategy, I create work that looks premium, feels authentic, and delivers measurable business results—all while eliminating your agency dependency. Here is what I deliver:
• Complete Campaign Development
(Strategy → Execution → Optimization)
• Full-Cycle Video Production
(Scripting → Shooting → Editing → Delivery)
• AI-Augmented Workflows
(35-40% Faster Production Timelines)
• Multi-Platform Content
(Web, Social, Broadcast, Print)
Stop Waiting on Agencies,
Start Moving at Market Speed.
Great Stories Don’t Just Happen, But They Happen Fast When I Create Them
This compilation reveals the building blocks of compelling storytelling—from raw concept footage to polished final edits. Every scene reflects strategy, emotion, and deliberate execution. Whether you’re crafting social ads, brand films, or customer testimonials, this reel shows how vision becomes impact. Watch how behind-the-scenes planning transforms into cinematic delivery—at a speed that makes agencies obsolete.
How I Work:
Strategy + Speed + Results
Full-Cycle Campaign Creation
I own the entire creative journey—from initial strategy sessions with stakeholders to final delivery. No handoffs. No waiting for external teams. I concept the campaign, write the scripts, direct the shoots, edit the footage, and optimize for performance. This compressed workflow means you get agency-quality results in a fraction of the time.
AI-Augmented Production
I leverage cutting-edge AI tools to cut production timelines by 35-40% while maintaining premium quality. From generative fill to automated transcription and color grading, I combine creative vision with smart technology to deliver faster without compromising the final result. This is how I produce 20-60 marketing assets monthly—output that would require a team of 5+ at a traditional agency.
Proven Business Impact
My work doesn't just look good—it performs. I've driven 185% e-commerce growth, achieved 3.2x ROAS on ad campaigns, generated $1.2M in direct sales, and increased qualified leads by 47%. Every project is built to connect emotionally and convert measurably, because I understand both the creative craft and the business metrics that matter.
Experience That Delivers
With over two decades directing campaigns for NASA, QVC, and global brands—plus hands-on production expertise managing crews up to 15 people—I bring the strategic thinking of a Creative Director combined with the execution speed of an entire production team. You get both, without paying for both.
Jon Baker Productions Started in 2014—Built on One Principle: Speed Wins
I didn’t start with cameras in my hand—I started in graphic design. But along the way, I realized what really lit me up was moving pictures, sound, and story. Video gave me a way to combine design, emotion, and narrative in a way nothing else could.
So I went all in. Nights, weekends, every spare moment I had—learning the craft, pushing myself to get better. That obsession became Jon Baker Productions in 2014, built on one core principle: the fastest company wins. I watched too many brands lose momentum waiting on agencies, bleeding budget on revision cycles, missing market opportunities because content took 6 weeks instead of 6 days.
I started working for free, chasing down local artists and nonprofits, asking for a chance to film something—usually getting turned down. But I kept pushing. That persistence led from no-budget shoots to directing commercial productions in Anaheim, filming for NASA, creating QVC segments that generated over $1 million in sales during a single campaign, and producing content for signed country artists.
Since launching, I’ve delivered nearly 180,000 YouTube views, partnered with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on high-profile content, managed production teams up to 15 people on multi-day shoots, and created everything from 60-page national print circulars to complex motion graphics for trade shows—all while maintaining the speed and efficiency that makes agencies obsolete for my clients.
What sets me apart? I don’t just “make videos.” I compress the entire agency workflow into one person who can strategize, execute, and deliver faster than your competition can schedule their first revision call. Whether it’s a startup product launch or a national broadcast spot, my goal is always the same: create content that looks premium, feels authentic, and gets to market before the opportunity passes.
If you want a partner who’s been in the creative trenches for years—someone who understands design, direction, business impact, and the competitive advantage of speed—that’s what I bring to the table.
My Competitive Advantage: I Make Agencies Obsolete
The Agency Cost Problem:
Traditional agencies charge $5K-10K per video with 4-6 week turnarounds. A monthly content pipeline—let’s say 10 videos, 20 social assets, and campaign materials—costs $50K-75K minimum. Annually, that’s $600K-900K in agency fees. And you’re still dependent on their timeline, their availability, their revision process.
My Solution: Speed + Quality + Cost Efficiency:
I deliver the same output in-house for a fraction of the cost—and 10x faster. My AI-augmented workflows cut production timelines 35-40%, letting me produce 20-60 polished assets monthly. No agency retainers. No waiting for vendor schedules. No endless revision loops. You get a Director of Content Marketing who strategizes AND executes, delivering agency-equivalent work ($200K+ annual value) at in-house cost while moving at market speed..
Why This Matters:
In fast-moving markets, speed is everything. While your competitors wait 6 weeks for agency deliverables, you’re already testing, optimizing, and scaling what works. That velocity creates compound advantages—better data, faster iteration, more market share. I’ve proven this approach works: 185% e-commerce growth, 3.2x ROAS, $1.2M in campaign-driven sales, 47% lead increases. The companies winning right now aren’t the ones with the biggest agency budgets—they’re the ones moving fastest. That’s where I come in.
EVERY MAN
NEEDS A CODE
“Expect the unexpected in the kingdom of madness!”
— Macho Man Randy Savage
About Me
STRATEGIC VISION AND
HANDS‑ON EXECUTION
I’m a Creative Director who never left the studio. Whether I’m acting as an Art Director or a one-man full-service agency, I bridge the gap between big-picture strategy and high-level production. For me, “work” and “passion” are the same thing—I spend my time bringing ideas to life and getting behind the lens to ensure every detail is right. If you’re looking for the horsepower of a creative agency with the agility and personal touch of a dedicated partner, let’s build something impactful together.
2026 Demo Reel
From strategy to final cut—this reel shows how I combine cinematic craft with business impact. Content built to perform and convert, delivered at a speed agencies can’t match.
Design & Print Portfolio
Explore a curated selection of design, branding, and video projects that showcase strategy-driven creativity and craftsmanship.