Today we’d like to introduce you to Landon Flesher.
Hi Landon, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My journey has been anything but traditional, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m the founder of Surge Filmz, LLC, a media company I started with a few close friends to bring high-impact visuals, storytelling, and energy to events, brands, and causes we believe in. What began as filming small local gigs has grown into producing large-scale promos, live event coverage, and branded content across Texas and beyond. Landon’s lens has traversed the globe, leading Surge Filmz to craft captivating visuals in locations worldwide such as Dubai, South Africa, Brazil, and Jamaica.
As Surge grew, I launched Surgevesting — a branch of the Surge brand focused on teaching young people how to invest in the stock market and in themselves. Through Surgevesting, we equip Gen Z with financial literacy, practical investment strategies, and the mindset to build long-term wealth. It’s about making money talk relatable, engaging, and accessible — because financial education should be for everyone, not just the elite.
I’ve also had the privilege of working at Fellowship Church for nearly 10 years, where I’ve developed both my skills and passion for creative ministry, production, and storytelling. That foundation gave me a front-row seat to the power of media when it’s used to uplift, connect, and inspire.
Right now, I’m in the process of laying the groundwork for the Flesher Foundation, which I plan to officially launch in the future. The foundation will focus on empowering dyslexic entrepreneurs and students, something that’s deeply personal to me. I’m dyslexic myself, and finishing college wasn’t easy — but I pushed through and earned my degree from the University of North Texas in Media Arts, graduating Magna Cum Laude. That journey shaped my drive and gave me the heart to help others who think differently. Through the foundation, I hope to provide resources, mentorship, and encouragement for those facing similar challenges.
Most recently, I’ve had the honor of helping lead media for TO Ventures’ Grad Concert, a massive graduation event in Dallas. It wasn’t just about celebration; we want to raise $50,000 for Make-A-Wish, helping bring joy and hope to children battling critical illnesses. Being part of that team and seeing the impact firsthand was unforgettable.
At the heart of everything I do, from business to education to community work, is a belief that stories matter, people matter, and when you invest in both, you can spark real change.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road, but the bumps are what built me. One of the biggest challenges has been navigating life with dyslexia. School was always tough, and even though I eventually graduated from UNT with honors, it took a lot of late nights, trial and error, and learning how to adapt. I had to find my own way of processing information, communicating, and staying confident in spaces where I sometimes felt overlooked or underestimated.
In business, the learning curve was steep too. When we started Surge Filmz, we didn’t have investors or a roadmap. Just a vision, some cameras, and a drive to make it happen. There were seasons when we weren’t sure if the work would pay off, when gigs fell through, or when we had to stretch every dollar to make a project happen. But those moments forced me to get creative, stay scrappy, and lean into relationships and resilience.
Even emotionally, there have been times where balancing everything — church, clients, creative work, and building something meaningful — has felt overwhelming. But each challenge taught me something new about myself and deepened my purpose. I’ve learned to turn setbacks into strategy, and struggles into stories that can help others too.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My work centers around creative storytelling, media production, and youth empowerment.
My love for video actually started back in high school at Coppell High School’s KCBY-TV, where our student news team won multiple Lone Star Emmy Awards. That experience gave me a foundation in editing, storytelling, and leadership early on. Since then, I’ve just kept building — learning the business side, refining my craft, and pushing myself to take on bigger and more meaningful projects.
Beyond film, I’m also proud of launching Surgevesting, a branch of Surge that helps young people learn how to invest in themselves and the stock market. It’s all about breaking down complex financial ideas and making them accessible and exciting for Gen Z.
What sets me apart is that I care deeply about people, not just the project. Whether I’m leading a media team, mentoring students, or producing content for a client, I bring a mix of heart, hustle, and high standards. I want every video, every event, every initiative to do more than look good — I want it to make a difference.
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
Something that most people don’t know about me is that I’m really bad at spelling — and sometimes even reading. I’m dyslexic, and growing up, I also had a speech impediment because of it. I couldn’t pronounce my L’s, R’s, or even some S’s properly until midway through high school. It was something that really affected my confidence, especially when it came to speaking in front of people.
What changed everything for me was joining KCBY-TV, my high school broadcast program for Coppell. I started doing voiceover work, and at first it was rough — but the repetition, the editing, the practice, all of it slowly helped fix my speech. In a lot of ways, KCBY saved my life. It gave me a place to grow, to find my voice, and to realize that the things I struggled with could actually become strengths.
Today, people hear me leading teams, giving direction, or doing voiceovers for Surge Filmz projects, and they’d never guess how far I’ve come. But behind every video, every interview, every caption, there’s still a kid who used to stumble over his own name — now using those same words to tell powerful stories.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://SurgeFilmz.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landonflesher
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandonFlesherFilms
- Other: https://FlesherFoundation.org
