Modern Entrepreneur Profile: Mississauga's Bradley Fenton

In conversation with Bradley Fenton, recipient of the Mississauga Starter Company Plus grant.

1. What does your company provide/do?

CX Productions is a full-service media production company specializing in photography, videography, and creative direction with a photobooth extension called CXperience. We create high-quality visual content for corporate events, live productions, artists, brands, and entrepreneurs.

Whether it’s multi-camera live recordings, large-scale event coverage, branded campaigns, or premium photo booth experiences through CXperience, our focus is always the same. We deliver cinematic, professional visuals that elevate how our clients are seen.

We don’t just capture moments. We create assets that businesses can use to grow, market themselves, and stand out.

2. What inspired you to start your company?

I’ve always understood that visuals shape perception. The way a brand looks often determines how seriously it’s taken.

I actually started as a solo creator, shooting independently and building my name one project at a time. Working on multiple tours, live events, music-related productions, and corporate events gave me high-level, real-world experience. Being in those environments showed me what professional production should look like behind the scenes.

As I grew, I started to see a clear gap between average content and true premium production, especially for growing brands and entrepreneurs in our city. I didn’t just want to be a freelancer taking on projects. I wanted to build something structured, scalable, and built to last.

That’s when CX Productions became more than just me with a camera. It became a vision to create a real production company with a team, systems, and a long-term standard of excellence.

3. What’s been the most impactful lesson you’ve learned being an entrepreneur?

The biggest lesson has been that talent will get you noticed, but structure is what keeps you in the room.

In the beginning, I leaned heavily on creative ability. Over time, I realized that systems, client experience, branding, and financial discipline are what truly scale a business. When I shifted my mindset from just being a creative to thinking like a CEO, everything changed. That’s when growth became intentional.

4. How do you unwind?

I stay active. Training in the gym helps me reset mentally and stay disciplined. Music also plays a big role in my creativity and focus.

Spending time with family and close friends keeps me grounded. It reminds me that while business is important, the purpose behind it matters even more.

5. What succinct advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs?

Start now and operate at the level you aspire to.

Most people wait until they “make it” to move professionally. Build the brand before you need it. Communicate clearly, present yourself well, and treat your work like it already matters, because it does. Find a mentor that can help you along the way. 

6. What are your goals for 2026?

2026 is about expansion and scale.

We are focused on growing CX Productions into a larger, well-structured production team, securing long-term corporate retainers, and increasing our involvement in large-scale live events and branded campaigns.

Simultaneously, we aim to strengthen our presence in Mississauga while expanding across the GTA and eventually globally. 

7. How did the Mississauga Starter Company Plus program help you start or expand your business?

The Mississauga Starter Company Plus program came at the right time. It gave structure to what I was building and helped refine the business plan, financial planning, and long-term strategy.

Beyond funding, the mentorship and accountability were key. It pushed me to think bigger and operate more strategically. It reinforced that CX Productions is not just a creative pursuit. It’s a scalable business with real growth potential.