Hey Ross, I really appreciate your video. As I’m starting my own production company, I was a bit scared to reach out to potential clients and unsure of how to approach it. Watching your videos has really helped me push through my fear and doubt, and has been very encouraging. So happy I found your video. I've been struggling to kick off for a few months. I'm finally ready now😭💛🙏
I am loving this series so much. More so now that I am in the process of starting up my production company in uk having relocate from Africa. Very resourceful mate.
Loving this series so much!! Absolute gems all over. The attitude @33:00 is why I was worried about the Industry you chose, but a challenge isn’t a challenge if it’s not challenging 🤷🏼♂️
Pro Building sounded like a nice guy, he was down to earth and real, and actually remained receptive the entire time! Tbh all the calls were brilliant, I was surprised how receptive people were to taking the call - I've had quite a few just put the phone down on me the moment I got to "This is just a speculative call, I'm a videographer and wondered if you have a need right now for some video content on your socials" .... *beep beep beep. This is a really great series, I'm a couple years into the journey, but this was still revolutionary!
Great work on this series! I've been in the video production business for a few years now, and while I’ve got the experience in the technical and creative aspects, I’ve often found myself lacking in business expertise-something I know many fellow videographers, designers, photographers, and visual communicators struggle with. Your approach and transparency in building a business from the ground up is incredibly valuable and inspiring. It’s refreshing to see someone tackle the business side of things in such a practical, step-by-step manner. Thanks for sharing these insights and for providing real, actionable advice that can help creatives like us take our businesses to the next level! Greetings from Portugal! The market here has not so generous budgets but I am willing to give it a try on your systems ideas!
This is a great series, I have moved from Ireland to England and Ill think maybe Ill setup a new video business here.. Ross you are amazing.... Hope to meet you at some stage.... Keep up this super work...
I've been looking all d*** weak for a video like this. This series is great. I use some of these techniques, but I not put together in exactly this order.And I think this makes the most sense. Thanks from florida
Nice video mate. I've started my own videography business back in March and this is exactly where I'm up to. I've decided I would like to niche down into sport and travel but so far it seems like a tricky niche to get paying clients in. Would you recommend being more open to more variety and focus on building a strong portfolio before focussing on a particular niche?
Hey dude, awesome! Yes you're right. I'd be more broad and then niche down over time. We work in the sports sector and it's really really competitive. You'll do great if you stick at it but for the time being and cashflow id go broader :)
Hi Ross, I've actually just started a business very similar to this process, currently working with some clients for free to build portfolio and pulling my socials, website Etc in the background ready to utilise these AI tools for leads, couldn't have made this series at a better time. I'm finding this invaluable and this is really helping me through a process where I don't have much experience or help. keep it coming lol Where do I find your training on the lead generation?
Also, aware this is a bit off topic but ill go for it. I assume with the size of your business now you have lawyers writing your client contracts but how did you manage this when you where starting out or when you weren't as big. I'd like to protect myself with a contract of sorts but at this stage having it written by anyone in that field just isn't going to happen. not looking for you to spell out a plan or anything just interested in how you managed this as a starter. TIA
Hey Sean! Awesome to hear and best of luck with it 😊 Training.perspectiveacademy.co.uk will take you though a few things or leads.perspectiveacademy.co.uk is pur min course 😊 hope this helps!
The guy at 33:00 doesn't understand that an investment into professional photo and video work would help him capture more clients because his advertised assets would look so much more professional, and ultimately make him more money. The thing you said about how much you charge is exactly what I was thinking.
With the email you made, its direct where you referenced someone’s previous social media post. Is it best to make the email campaign more about quantity or quality?
Hey there! It's all about finding the sweet spot between sending enough emails to reach your audience and making sure each one is top-notch. Personally I'd go for quality until you work out what works best and then scale that!
Hey Ross! I, as an editor have built up a portfolio but I'm wondering if I can use my own portfolio for my business/agency? Or do I have to start fresh?
Hey Joshua, yes absolutely! I'd just put a note under the video to say it was an editing project and not full production (so it doesn't look like you filmed it too)
I got a question to ask since I thought that charging £500 just for the production and £150 per day of editing which is 8 hours was fair for a starting production company; Since I'll be hiring people to help me out, I want to give them the rate that they charge which for me is £100-150 depending on budget plus travel. Should I be giving discounted rates say for £200 and skipping the editing costs?
Humm, if i've understood you correctly, here's what i'd do: (hope this helps): If you're charging £150 for editing and your editor is £150 then you need to make some money! Id ask them if they are willing to reduce based on you giving them work or up your rate to £250 and then pay them £150. With outscourcing you need to ensure you're still making healthy profit.
@@RossWelch that is fair, mainly it’s people that I’m going to be hiring for, I will be hiring editors in the future. And I’ll be raising the cost for that so I can make money.
I am all for this series!, I was waiting for this to drop! time to grab a coffee and snacks, and get note taking!
Hope you enjoy it dude 😊🙌
Hey Ross, I really appreciate your video. As I’m starting my own production company, I was a bit scared to reach out to potential clients and unsure of how to approach it. Watching your videos has really helped me push through my fear and doubt, and has been very encouraging. So happy I found your video. I've been struggling to kick off for a few months. I'm finally ready now😭💛🙏
There is SO MUCH value in this series!
🙏🏼🙏🏼
just wanted to thank you for all the effort and no gatekeeping.
started my video production company in Ukraine recently, so it`s been useful!)
That is awesome! Best of luck, I know things must be difficult there at the moment so I wish you every success 🙏🏼
I am loving this series so much. More so now that I am in the process of starting up my production company in uk having relocate from Africa. Very resourceful mate.
Loving this series so much!! Absolute gems all over. The attitude @33:00 is why I was worried about the Industry you chose, but a challenge isn’t a challenge if it’s not challenging 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks Rob! Yeah 😂 builders will tell you how it is! However, when you find someone that values you, it can be game changing for your business 🔥
Pro Building sounded like a nice guy, he was down to earth and real, and actually remained receptive the entire time! Tbh all the calls were brilliant, I was surprised how receptive people were to taking the call - I've had quite a few just put the phone down on me the moment I got to "This is just a speculative call, I'm a videographer and wondered if you have a need right now for some video content on your socials" .... *beep beep beep. This is a really great series, I'm a couple years into the journey, but this was still revolutionary!
Ah i love this! Thanks for sharing dude. Tbh I thought more people would hate me too but there you go! hahah you never know!
Great work on this series! I've been in the video production business for a few years now, and while I’ve got the experience in the technical and creative aspects, I’ve often found myself lacking in business expertise-something I know many fellow videographers, designers, photographers, and visual communicators struggle with. Your approach and transparency in building a business from the ground up is incredibly valuable and inspiring. It’s refreshing to see someone tackle the business side of things in such a practical, step-by-step manner. Thanks for sharing these insights and for providing real, actionable advice that can help creatives like us take our businesses to the next level! Greetings from Portugal! The market here has not so generous budgets but I am willing to give it a try on your systems ideas!
absolutely love this series, So much info packed in I could not look away for a second!!!
This is a great series, I have moved from Ireland to England and Ill think maybe Ill setup a new video business here.. Ross you are amazing.... Hope to meet you at some stage.... Keep up this super work...
Thank you so much for your kind words! Best of luck with setting up your new video business in England! I'm sure you'll smash it
Didn’t realise you were so local! We’re just down the road near Cambridge 👋
Lets go!! 🔥😊
Mate...your content is fantastic!
Amazing, thanks for creating this video and sharing :D
Love to see live the sales part
I've been looking all d*** weak for a video like this. This series is great. I use some of these techniques, but I not put together in exactly this order.And I think this makes the most sense. Thanks from florida
😂 I'm glad you found it!
How much valuable information in this. ❤
I was worried people wouldn't like the longer stuff but I'm glad i did it!
Mann thanks for sharing this is what ive been looking for 💯💯💯💯
Perfect timing!
I love this series!!
Nice video mate. I've started my own videography business back in March and this is exactly where I'm up to. I've decided I would like to niche down into sport and travel but so far it seems like a tricky niche to get paying clients in. Would you recommend being more open to more variety and focus on building a strong portfolio before focussing on a particular niche?
Hey dude, awesome! Yes you're right. I'd be more broad and then niche down over time. We work in the sports sector and it's really really competitive. You'll do great if you stick at it but for the time being and cashflow id go broader :)
@@RossWelch Nice one, i thought as much! Appreciate the reply. Keep up the quality content 💪
Do you use your domain name with instantly or do you create sub domains to avoid to have your main domain flagged? Thanks
Hi Ross, I've actually just started a business very similar to this process, currently working with some clients for free to build portfolio and pulling my socials, website Etc in the background ready to utilise these AI tools for leads, couldn't have made this series at a better time. I'm finding this invaluable and this is really helping me through a process where I don't have much experience or help.
keep it coming lol
Where do I find your training on the lead generation?
Also, aware this is a bit off topic but ill go for it.
I assume with the size of your business now you have lawyers writing your client contracts but how did you manage this when you where starting out or when you weren't as big. I'd like to protect myself with a contract of sorts but at this stage having it written by anyone in that field just isn't going to happen. not looking for you to spell out a plan or anything just interested in how you managed this as a starter. TIA
Hey Sean! Awesome to hear and best of luck with it 😊 Training.perspectiveacademy.co.uk will take you though a few things or leads.perspectiveacademy.co.uk is pur min course 😊 hope this helps!
what platform do you use for as a dialer to make the phone calls
The guy at 33:00 doesn't understand that an investment into professional photo and video work would help him capture more clients because his advertised assets would look so much more professional, and ultimately make him more money. The thing you said about how much you charge is exactly what I was thinking.
This series is awesome Ross
I'm so glad everyone is enjoying it!!
Ross with another banger!
Thanks sean!
With the email you made, its direct where you referenced someone’s previous social media post. Is it best to make the email campaign more about quantity or quality?
Hey there! It's all about finding the sweet spot between sending enough emails to reach your audience and making sure each one is top-notch. Personally I'd go for quality until you work out what works best and then scale that!
I would live to be the one texting out the FB strategy !
Hey Ross!
I, as an editor have built up a portfolio but I'm wondering if I can use my own portfolio for my business/agency?
Or do I have to start fresh?
Hey Joshua, yes absolutely! I'd just put a note under the video to say it was an editing project and not full production (so it doesn't look like you filmed it too)
I see, will do that!
Thanks for answering my question!
It's such a cozy and lovely community here😊
I got a question to ask since I thought that charging £500 just for the production and £150 per day of editing which is 8 hours was fair for a starting production company; Since I'll be hiring people to help me out, I want to give them the rate that they charge which for me is £100-150 depending on budget plus travel. Should I be giving discounted rates say for £200 and skipping the editing costs?
Humm, if i've understood you correctly, here's what i'd do: (hope this helps):
If you're charging £150 for editing and your editor is £150 then you need to make some money!
Id ask them if they are willing to reduce based on you giving them work or up your rate to £250 and then pay them £150.
With outscourcing you need to ensure you're still making healthy profit.
@@RossWelch that is fair, mainly it’s people that I’m going to be hiring for, I will be hiring editors in the future. And I’ll be raising the cost for that so I can make money.
what does rcp stand for
Gems on gems
Thanks Kadeem!
i can do lead generation in photography and videography B2B niche if any one want reach out to me