Mission Sierra Media

Mission Sierra Media Winner of the 2008 Army Journalist of the Year. "Child Hold Me" is a compelling true story about overcoming the pain from losing a child in the womb.

πŸŽ₯ Founder of Mission Sierra Media
πŸ“· Emmy-Nominated Video Producer | Award-Winning Photographer
πŸͺ– Veteran-Owned | Pittsburgh-Based
I help local businesses, tactical brands, and construction pros cut through the noise with bold visual storytelling. "Amidst Traffic" won the International Book Awards and was a finalist in two other national indie book competitions.

08/17/2026

πŸ’₯ Haters watch. Winners build.
The best response to criticism isn't an argument, it's consistent results. Keep growing, keep showing up.

08/14/2026
08/14/2026

It's been over a year since I left my governmetn career to start Mission Sierra Media full time ... and I finally undertand this profound quote by Tom Hanks.

Last year, I traveled to Bangkok for a special video project for  Unfortunately, life has been so demanding, that I'm st...
08/13/2026

Last year, I traveled to Bangkok for a special video project for

Unfortunately, life has been so demanding, that I'm still personally editing videos from that project a year later. These are meant to serve Christ's kingdom to share the Gospel globally.

But one of my favorite things when I travel is to photograph the people, culture and places I'm visiting. Here are just a few grabs from that trip many months ago ... The flights were LOOONG ... but I'd travel back to visit Thailand again in the future! πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­

With another (personal) trip around the corner, I hope to complete this video project to promote the spread of the Gospel very soon!

Enjoy these images!

08/12/2026

Here are Ten Easy Steps you should consider before investing in marketing ...

Step One: Call Us.

We'll handle the rest.

People notice the final commercial.They rarely notice the hundreds of small decisions that made it all possible.Great pr...
08/11/2026

People notice the final commercial.

They rarely notice the hundreds of small decisions that made it all possible.

Great production isn't about luck or expensive gear.

It's about preparation, attention to detail, and making intentional choices throughout the entire process.

That's what transforms a simple video into a powerful business asset.

πŸ“Έ Michel Sauret | Mission Sierra Media

08/10/2026

πŸ’¬ Not every opinion deserves your energy. But some of these mean comments are too funny not to respond.

But otherwise: We'll stay focused on our mission: serving our clients to the best of our abilities, and letting our work speak louder than the noise.

However, might as well have a little fun while we're at it ... πŸš€

Great messages aren't captured by chance. They are crafted with intention.Every strong business has a clear message, but...
08/08/2026

Great messages aren't captured by chance. They are crafted with intention.

Every strong business has a clear message, but what makes them most valuable is how we connect your message to the right audience.

The right visuals build trust, communicate professionalism, and give people a reason to remember your brand long after they've scrolled past.

If your content isn't reflecting the quality of your business, it might be time to change the way your story is being told.

Ready to create visuals that work as hard as you do? Let's talk.

One of the biggest mindset shifts I've seen in successful business owners is this:They stop asking:"How much does market...
08/07/2026

One of the biggest mindset shifts I've seen in successful business owners is this:

They stop asking:
"How much does marketing cost?"

Instead they ask:
"What kind of return can the right strategy create?"

Whenever a business owner reaches out to us and asks, "How much do your services cost?" ... I know right away we will have to spend some time together to help them see advertisign and marketing as investment, not a cost. If you're just spending on marketing as a budget item, then you probably haven't gotten good return on your previous marketing invesments.

At Mission Sierra Media we begin the convesation with: ""How much money can we help you make?"

When we do that together, investing in advertising is about budget anymore and about growth.

There's no value in marketing just because it looks impressive.

It's valuable because it helps you measure growth. If you're with a marketing team now and their focus isn't about helping you grow your revenue, then they are doing a disservice to you.

That's why we start every marketing campaign with direct questions:

What are your growth goals, and how do we help you scale?

πŸ“Έ Michel Sauret | Mission Sierra Media

Strong images aren't just about looking good. They have to say something.Every decision, from the lighting and framing t...
08/06/2026

Strong images aren't just about looking good. They have to say something.

Every decision, from the lighting and framing to the composition and perspective, is made with purpose to help tell a story that connects with the audience.

That's the difference between taking a photo and creating a marketing asset.

When strategy leads the creative process, every image works harder for your brand.

Which part of a great photo stands out to you first, the lighting, composition, or the story? Tell us in the comments.

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