Thank you so much, Marvin, I was looking for proper guidelines and fortunately found your channel, your videos are really helpful, especially to people who want to get into the field but don't know how it works and where to start. It's amazing. Wish you the best clients always.
Thanks Mansi! Glad you liked it. We hope you were able to land on a client since you the time you have written this. If not, it's okay, eventually you'll land your first gig 😊
That's so nice to hear, when I first started teachers, colleagues and family told me you need to sell, sell, sell, if the client is paying you don't need to care if it's good or bad, just do what they want, and I always thought: No that isn't right, that's not ethic. Also some colleagues told me I was naive because I rejected clients that didn't fit my brand and that I invested money and time in so many design conferences and Internet forums to connect to people, but now I'm glad I didn't pay attention to them because my clients are people who are working to make a change with their businesses and projects, plus I was able to identify burn outs before they hit me, and I found some really nice mentors who support me to create my own thing. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, Marvin. You really are a good guy with a big heart. It's very easy to notice... You inspire trust and you are very honest. Thank you for your advice. I just started my Motion designer carrier on Upwork I usually use the same "honest strategy" with my clients and friends, and I was wondering if this method works. I feel very uncomfortable trying to sell myself to people, and your advice helped me a lot.
You’re very welcome! Glad to know this helped! “Selling yourself” shouldn’t feel uncomfortable and forced. There’s a time to “sell yourself” esp when the prospect is already interested but not when they’re just inquiring. I always just try to as helpful as I can be. I hate it when people at stores try to convince a sale when I’m just looking around, it’s also equally annoying when no one would entertain you. And this is also the same with our careers. I wish you all the best on your career 😊
I've discovered your channel recently and I am just blown away by the amount of wholesomeness and useful information I've got from it. I am just getting into the motion design industry and it feels like you shed lots of light on these obscure topics. it is highly appreciated!👏
Hi! Glad you liked our content :) No, we didn't. We did start out bidding on freelancing sites to start, but eventually we built our own website and moved away from freelancing sites. As we continue to exceed expectations, clients just referred us to their colleagues and that's how we built our network. Eventually we did try emailing people around but it wasn't effective for us. Not to say that it's not effective, it wasn't just for us and me personally it doesn't sit well with me so maybe that's the reason why it didn't work. I didn't believe in the method so it was doomed to fail from the start. I just don't want to be sold to, so I guess deep inside it didn't feel right trying to sell to other people. Emailing people around, that's what you call outbound marketing. What I'm more comfortable doing is the opposite of that which is called inbound marketing, which is getting people to be curious to what we do and eventually would inquire. So at the start we do lots of spec work, updating our portfolio etc. There's no right or wrong here, just what works for you and what you feel more comfortable doing.
This is such valuable information, especially for people like me who are still in the early stages of figuring out how the business side works. If you don't mind me asking, how did you go about the process of finding/acquiring a rep? Are reps paid on a regular basis or do they only get commission when you are hired for a project? Thank you again for sharing! 💖
Hi Anna! Great question. In our case the rep went to us maybe they saw one of our IG post or behance. They only get commission when we are hired for a project. I think it depends on who the rep is, some rep you are required to pay for a monthly fee plus commission when you get hired. For our case we didn't have to pay for a monthly fee just the commission when we get hired. Also we have now made the skillshare class free so you can check out the added content :)
I found you so sensitive and genuine that I hope you'll achieve whatever you need or want in life. It's always a pleasure to deal with real humans ❤️
Thanks! We hope you'll achieve what you desire too. ❤️ Have a nice day!
Thank you so much, Marvin, I was looking for proper guidelines and fortunately found your channel, your videos are really helpful, especially to people who want to get into the field but don't know how it works and where to start. It's amazing. Wish you the best clients always.
Thanks Mansi! Glad you liked it. We hope you were able to land on a client since you the time you have written this. If not, it's okay, eventually you'll land your first gig 😊
That's so nice to hear, when I first started teachers, colleagues and family told me you need to sell, sell, sell, if the client is paying you don't need to care if it's good or bad, just do what they want, and I always thought: No that isn't right, that's not ethic.
Also some colleagues told me I was naive because I rejected clients that didn't fit my brand and that I invested money and time in so many design conferences and Internet forums to connect to people, but now I'm glad I didn't pay attention to them because my clients are people who are working to make a change with their businesses and projects, plus I was able to identify burn outs before they hit me, and I found some really nice mentors who support me to create my own thing.
Keep up the good work.
That’s great! Good for you! Keep it up. We believe you’re on the right track! Happy to know that you relate to this video.
It's really a helpful video. Now I have a clear picture of dealing with client. Love your job,bro❤❤
Loved the Video. It was very detailed and well paced . Thanks much for the valuable information. Subscribed
Such a great video! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for creating it!
Thanks for watching! 😊
rewatching this the 3rd time.... Insightful and authentic
Thanks for watching the video 🙏
I found your videos today. Your content is amazing!
Wow, thank you! Glad you like them! 😊
great video man, thank you for mentioning the rep, it's kind of like a open secret no one talks about.
You're welcome. Yeah it was a mystery for us too for a very long time until we were approached by one. Happy to share it.
@@plainlysimple keep up the great work man haha, we should collaborate sometime
@@ROJTHEGOAT haha thanks! :D
Thanks for the great content you made^ I like the way how you break it down and talk so honestly with your experience!
Hi! You're welcome! 😊 And thank you for watching the video! Here's to closing more clients! 🥂
Excellent video. 70% of direct clients is quite a healthy thing to have. Well done guys 👍
Haha, yes 70% of direct clients is quite a healthy thing to have. 😊
Great job. I appreciate your transparency and openness.
My pleasure! 😊
Marvin, thank you so much for an awesome explanation! 🔥 Wish you the best clients only ⭐
Thanks! You too! :)
So much value provided in one video - Very glad I found your channel!
Welcome to our channel! 😁
Tbh bro i respect you
Thanks! 🙏
So much value thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good stuff! happy to have come across this channel
Hi! Happy that you've come across our channel! 😊 Thanks for watching
Great video man ! Bless you Marvin !
Thanks! You too!
Thank you for your content. I'm making the move to opening a small studio. I'll be working with contractors at first and maybe eventually staff.
You're welcome! I hope your small studio would be successful. 😊
Thanks for this, this offers a good overview, love it!!
You're welcome. Glad you liked it :)
Greetings from Taiwan, thanks for sharing the great viewpoint!
Greetings from the Philippines! You're welcome and thanks for watching! 😊
Thank you, Marvin. You really are a good guy with a big heart. It's very easy to notice... You inspire trust and you are very honest. Thank you for your advice. I just started my Motion designer carrier on Upwork I usually use the same "honest strategy" with my clients and friends, and I was wondering if this method works. I feel very uncomfortable trying to sell myself to people, and your advice helped me a lot.
You’re very welcome! Glad to know this helped! “Selling yourself” shouldn’t feel uncomfortable and forced. There’s a time to “sell yourself” esp when the prospect is already interested but not when they’re just inquiring. I always just try to as helpful as I can be. I hate it when people at stores try to convince a sale when I’m just looking around, it’s also equally annoying when no one would entertain you. And this is also the same with our careers. I wish you all the best on your career 😊
This is very insightful I love it
Glad to know you liked it. Hope this would help you on your journey :)
Very valuable information, Thanks a lot 👌!
Hi Mehdi! You're welcome. Glad you liked it. :)
Great content. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've discovered your channel recently and I am just blown away by the amount of wholesomeness and useful information I've got from it. I am just getting into the motion design industry and it feels like you shed lots of light on these obscure topics. it is highly appreciated!👏
Hi! Thanks for this comment. Glad to know our content is helping you understand more this creative field.
I really love your content. May i ask, do you go emailing around to find client when u were starting out?
Hi! Glad you liked our content :) No, we didn't. We did start out bidding on freelancing sites to start, but eventually we built our own website and moved away from freelancing sites. As we continue to exceed expectations, clients just referred us to their colleagues and that's how we built our network. Eventually we did try emailing people around but it wasn't effective for us. Not to say that it's not effective, it wasn't just for us and me personally it doesn't sit well with me so maybe that's the reason why it didn't work. I didn't believe in the method so it was doomed to fail from the start. I just don't want to be sold to, so I guess deep inside it didn't feel right trying to sell to other people. Emailing people around, that's what you call outbound marketing. What I'm more comfortable doing is the opposite of that which is called inbound marketing, which is getting people to be curious to what we do and eventually would inquire. So at the start we do lots of spec work, updating our portfolio etc. There's no right or wrong here, just what works for you and what you feel more comfortable doing.
@@plainlysimple thank you Marvin, really appreciate the reply. You inspire me!
@@haikalmohd1515 You're welcome :) Glad to know we inspire you. Happy to connect. :)
Thank you!
You're welcome :)
Hi plainly,
What would you charge a client for a 30 second animated explainer with like 1-2 shortened versions for reels?
Awesome
thank you soo much
You're welcome! :)
great content, but please never ever add background music
This is such valuable information, especially for people like me who are still in the early stages of figuring out how the business side works.
If you don't mind me asking, how did you go about the process of finding/acquiring a rep? Are reps paid on a regular basis or do they only get commission when you are hired for a project?
Thank you again for sharing! 💖
Hi Anna! Great question. In our case the rep went to us maybe they saw one of our IG post or behance. They only get commission when we are hired for a project. I think it depends on who the rep is, some rep you are required to pay for a monthly fee plus commission when you get hired. For our case we didn't have to pay for a monthly fee just the commission when we get hired. Also we have now made the skillshare class free so you can check out the added content :)
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Thank you!
You're welcome!