1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,000 Alright everyone, get ready! 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:05,000 Cause today we are doing a deep dive. 3 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Oooh, deep dive dive. 4 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:11,000 A deep dive into a side hustle that seems to be all the rage these days. 5 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:12,000 Okay. 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Video editing. 7 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:14,000 Right. 8 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:16,000 Clearly everyone's talking about it. 9 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,000 You can make bank doing this. 10 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:18,000 Yeah. 11 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,000 I mean big bank. 12 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:20,000 Yeah, like five grand a month. 13 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:22,000 You know that guy, Emon Godsey? 14 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,000 Oh yeah. 15 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:26,000 Claims you can make like five thousand dollars a month. 16 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,000 Just editing videos? 17 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:28,000 Just editing videos. 18 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,000 Yeah, wild. 19 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:31,000 So we had to see if this was legit. 20 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:32,000 Had to test it out. 21 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,000 Or if it was all hype. 22 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:34,000 Right. 23 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:37,000 Luckily, we have this YouTuber Dan Corsby. 24 00:00:37,000 --> 00:00:38,000 I love Dan Corsby. 25 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:42,000 Who actually took Emon's advice and put it to the test. 26 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:44,000 And like documented the whole thing. 27 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:45,000 Yeah, he filmed the whole journey. 28 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:46,000 Which is so cool. 29 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:47,000 So that's what we're gonna do today. 30 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:48,000 Okay, but break it down. 31 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,000 We're gonna break down Dan's experience. 32 00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:50,000 See if it's real. 33 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:52,000 And see if this video editing side hustle. 34 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:54,000 Five thousand dollars a month. 35 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,000 Really is. 36 00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:56,000 Is it really possible? 37 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,000 Oh, it's cracked up to be. 38 00:00:57,000 --> 00:00:58,000 Yeah. 39 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:00,000 So, Emon Godsey. 40 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:02,000 He's really selling the dream here. 41 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:03,000 Oh, he is, he is. 42 00:01:03,000 --> 00:01:04,000 Right. 43 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,000 He promises. 44 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:06,000 Big time. 45 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:08,000 That if you learn these video editing skills. 46 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:11,000 You could be making anywhere from. 47 00:01:11,000 --> 00:01:12,000 A thousand bucks a month. 48 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,000 A thousand. 49 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:14,000 Up to five thousand a month. 50 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,000 Or more. 51 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:16,000 He says even more. 52 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,000 Even more, yeah. 53 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:18,000 He's really going for it. 54 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,000 It's pretty enticing. 55 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:20,000 It is. 56 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,000 If it's real. 57 00:01:21,000 --> 00:01:22,000 Now what I thought was really cool about. 58 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,000 Okay. 59 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:25,000 Dan, the guy who made the YouTube video. 60 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:27,000 He already knows. 61 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:28,000 How to edit. 62 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,000 How to edit videos. 63 00:01:29,000 --> 00:01:30,000 That's a good starting point. 64 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,000 So we get to like. 65 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:32,000 Skip the boring part. 66 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:34,000 Skip the whole like learning curve. 67 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,000 Section. 68 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:36,000 Yeah. 69 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,000 And jump straight into. 70 00:01:37,000 --> 00:01:38,000 The good stuff. 71 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,000 How he actually made money doing this. 72 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:40,000 Right to the money. 73 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:42,000 Which I think is really helpful for our listeners. 74 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,000 Absolutely. 75 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:44,000 You know, they. 76 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,000 It's a head. 77 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:46,000 They can kind of skip ahead. 78 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,000 The part they don't care about. 79 00:01:47,000 --> 00:01:48,000 The part where it's like, okay. 80 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,000 How do I actually. 81 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:50,000 Pick song. 82 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,000 Get paid. 83 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:52,000 Yeah. 84 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,000 But don't worry. 85 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:55,000 If you're listening to this and you're like. 86 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:57,000 I don't even know how to edit. 87 00:01:57,000 --> 00:01:58,000 Oh my God. 88 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,000 I'm a total beginner. 89 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:01,000 I don't even know how to cut a clip. 90 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:02,000 Don't worry. 91 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,000 You're not out of the loop. 92 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:04,000 Out of the loop at all. 93 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,000 You can learn this stuff. 94 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:06,000 Totally. 95 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,000 Like there's tons of free resources. 96 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:08,000 Yes. 97 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,000 YouTube tutorials, still share. 98 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:10,000 All that stuff. 99 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,000 Easy peasy. 100 00:02:11,000 --> 00:02:12,000 Yeah. 101 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,000 Anyone can learn. 102 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:14,000 Totally. 103 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,000 All right. 104 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:16,000 You got the skills. 105 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,000 Or the skills now what? 106 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:18,000 Now. 107 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,000 Because. 108 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:20,000 There's so many types of videos. 109 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:22,000 There are a million different types of videos out there. 110 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:25,500 What should you actually be editing to make this kind of money? 111 00:02:25,500 --> 00:02:27,000 That's the real question. 112 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:28,000 Yeah. 113 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,000 Five grand a month. 114 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:30,000 Where's the money at? 115 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,000 Which videos, right? 116 00:02:31,000 --> 00:02:32,000 All right. 117 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:34,000 So this is where I thought Dan got really smart. 118 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,000 Okay. 119 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:36,000 Let's hear it. 120 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:39,000 He decides to focus on short form content. 121 00:02:39,000 --> 00:02:41,000 Like tiktoks, reels. 122 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:42,000 Oh yeah. 123 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,000 YouTube shorts. 124 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:44,000 All the short stuff. 125 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,000 All that stuff. 126 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:46,000 That's where it's at these days. 127 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:48,000 And there's a couple of really good reasons for this. 128 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,000 Okay. 129 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:50,000 I'm listening. 130 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,000 First off. 131 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:53,700 Videos are just faster and easier to edit. 132 00:02:53,700 --> 00:02:54,700 Way faster. 133 00:02:54,700 --> 00:02:56,920 Which means you can take on more clients. 134 00:02:56,920 --> 00:02:57,920 More clients. 135 00:02:57,920 --> 00:02:58,920 More money. 136 00:02:58,920 --> 00:02:59,920 More work. 137 00:02:59,920 --> 00:03:00,920 More money. 138 00:03:00,920 --> 00:03:01,920 That's the goal. 139 00:03:01,920 --> 00:03:02,920 Officially earn more money. 140 00:03:02,920 --> 00:03:03,920 Exactly. 141 00:03:03,920 --> 00:03:04,920 And second. 142 00:03:04,920 --> 00:03:05,920 Second. 143 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:06,920 Think about it. 144 00:03:06,920 --> 00:03:07,920 Everyone in their grandma. 145 00:03:07,920 --> 00:03:08,920 Seriously. 146 00:03:08,920 --> 00:03:09,920 Everyone. 147 00:03:09,920 --> 00:03:11,800 Trying to make tiktoks and reels these days. 148 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:12,800 Reels. 149 00:03:12,800 --> 00:03:13,800 Shorts. 150 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:14,800 So. 151 00:03:14,800 --> 00:03:15,800 Huge demand. 152 00:03:15,800 --> 00:03:17,000 The demand for editors who can. 153 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:19,000 I don't know how to do that. 154 00:03:19,000 --> 00:03:20,000 Edit. 155 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,000 Software. 156 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:22,000 Honest stuff. 157 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,000 Especially that. 158 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:24,000 Is through the roof. 159 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,000 Skyhack. 160 00:03:25,000 --> 00:03:26,000 Supply and demand. 161 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,000 Supply demand right. 162 00:03:27,000 --> 00:03:28,000 100%. 163 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,000 You got to offer the skills. 164 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:30,000 That people want. 165 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:32,000 That the market is actually grieving. 166 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,000 Yeah. 167 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:34,000 Okay. 168 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,000 So. 169 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:36,000 You've got the skills. 170 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,000 You got the skills. 171 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:38,000 You know what to edit. 172 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,000 You know what kind of videos. 173 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:40,000 I know. 174 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:41,000 Yeah. 175 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:43,000 Now how do you find these clients who are just like dying. 176 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:44,000 Dying for an editor. 177 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,000 To get their videos edited. 178 00:03:45,000 --> 00:03:46,000 Right. 179 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,000 Where are they hiding? 180 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:48,000 Dan went on the offensive. 181 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,000 I love that. 182 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:50,720 three pronged approach, okay. 183 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:51,960 YouTube, Instagram. 184 00:03:51,960 --> 00:03:52,800 The trifecta. 185 00:03:52,800 --> 00:03:54,120 And Facebook groups. 186 00:03:54,120 --> 00:03:54,960 Love it. 187 00:03:54,960 --> 00:03:56,240 For this particular experiment though. 188 00:03:56,240 --> 00:03:57,080 Okay. 189 00:03:57,080 --> 00:03:59,080 He focused on YouTube and Instagram. 190 00:03:59,080 --> 00:03:59,920 Oh, no. 191 00:03:59,920 --> 00:04:01,960 Which I love that he didn't just sit around. 192 00:04:01,960 --> 00:04:02,800 Oh, no. 193 00:04:02,800 --> 00:04:03,960 Waiting for clients to. 194 00:04:03,960 --> 00:04:04,800 Fall into his lap. 195 00:04:04,800 --> 00:04:05,760 Like fall into his lap. 196 00:04:05,760 --> 00:04:06,800 No, you gotta. 197 00:04:06,800 --> 00:04:07,960 He went out and found them. 198 00:04:07,960 --> 00:04:08,880 You gotta hustle. 199 00:04:08,880 --> 00:04:10,280 He was proactive. 200 00:04:10,280 --> 00:04:11,960 That's what we like to see. 201 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:13,240 Yeah, that's the hustle. 202 00:04:13,240 --> 00:04:14,360 The hustle is real. 203 00:04:14,360 --> 00:04:15,200 We love to see. 204 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:16,040 Yes. 205 00:04:16,040 --> 00:04:16,880 But here's the thing. 206 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:17,720 Okay. 207 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:21,200 He talks about how creators are absolutely. 208 00:04:21,200 --> 00:04:22,040 Inundated. 209 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:22,880 From- 210 00:04:22,880 --> 00:04:23,720 From- 211 00:04:23,720 --> 00:04:24,560 From- 212 00:04:24,560 --> 00:04:25,400 From- 213 00:04:25,400 --> 00:04:26,880 From every editor under the sun. 214 00:04:26,880 --> 00:04:27,720 All the time. 215 00:04:27,720 --> 00:04:28,560 Yeah. 216 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:29,600 Their inboxes are flooded. 217 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:31,160 Your inboxes are overflowing. 218 00:04:31,160 --> 00:04:32,000 Overwhelmed. 219 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,080 It's like everyone wants to. 220 00:04:33,080 --> 00:04:34,880 Everyone wants to edit videos these days. 221 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:35,720 Edit videos. 222 00:04:35,720 --> 00:04:36,560 Right. 223 00:04:36,560 --> 00:04:37,400 So how do you. 224 00:04:37,400 --> 00:04:38,240 How do you stand out? 225 00:04:38,240 --> 00:04:40,200 Stand out from the crowd. 226 00:04:42,280 --> 00:04:43,360 That's the question. 227 00:04:43,360 --> 00:04:44,200 You gotta have. 228 00:04:44,200 --> 00:04:45,040 Yeah. 229 00:04:45,040 --> 00:04:45,880 You gotta have more. 230 00:04:45,880 --> 00:04:46,840 Than just basic skills. 231 00:04:46,840 --> 00:04:47,680 Basic skills. 232 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:48,520 Right. 233 00:04:48,520 --> 00:04:49,360 Right. 234 00:04:49,360 --> 00:04:50,180 So how do you do it? 235 00:04:50,180 --> 00:04:51,020 How did he do it? 236 00:04:51,020 --> 00:04:51,840 Tell me. 237 00:04:51,840 --> 00:04:52,680 Tell me. 238 00:04:52,680 --> 00:04:53,520 That's the secret sauce. 239 00:04:53,520 --> 00:04:54,360 Spill the tea. 240 00:04:57,560 --> 00:04:59,680 How did Dan differentiate himself? 241 00:04:59,680 --> 00:05:00,520 Okay. 242 00:05:00,520 --> 00:05:01,840 So number one. 243 00:05:01,840 --> 00:05:03,960 He offered free sample edits. 244 00:05:04,920 --> 00:05:05,880 That's a good one. 245 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:08,160 So that potential clients could see. 246 00:05:08,160 --> 00:05:09,240 See his style. 247 00:05:09,240 --> 00:05:10,080 His style. 248 00:05:10,080 --> 00:05:12,080 See the quality of his work first hand. 249 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:13,040 Without risk. 250 00:05:13,040 --> 00:05:14,520 Before committing to hiring him. 251 00:05:14,520 --> 00:05:15,360 Exactly. 252 00:05:15,360 --> 00:05:16,280 Two. 253 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:17,120 Second. 254 00:05:17,120 --> 00:05:18,400 Laser focused. 255 00:05:18,400 --> 00:05:22,160 Laser focused on the benefits he could offer clients. 256 00:05:22,160 --> 00:05:23,400 Yes. 257 00:05:23,400 --> 00:05:24,720 Not just features. 258 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:25,560 Benefits. 259 00:05:25,560 --> 00:05:26,400 He didn't just say. 260 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:27,240 Hey. 261 00:05:27,240 --> 00:05:28,080 I can edit. 262 00:05:28,080 --> 00:05:28,920 Hey I can edit. 263 00:05:28,920 --> 00:05:29,760 Nobody cares about that. 264 00:05:29,760 --> 00:05:30,600 Right. 265 00:05:30,600 --> 00:05:31,440 He said. 266 00:05:31,440 --> 00:05:32,260 I can solve your problem. 267 00:05:32,260 --> 00:05:33,520 I can help you with this specific thing. 268 00:05:33,520 --> 00:05:35,080 I can make your videos amazing. 269 00:05:35,080 --> 00:05:35,920 That you're struggling with. 270 00:05:35,920 --> 00:05:36,760 Yeah. 271 00:05:36,760 --> 00:05:37,720 And make your videos amazing. 272 00:05:37,720 --> 00:05:39,320 It's a whole different ball game. 273 00:05:39,320 --> 00:05:41,080 So it's not just about editing. 274 00:05:41,080 --> 00:05:43,320 It's about the client. 275 00:05:43,320 --> 00:05:46,640 It's about understanding the client's needs. 276 00:05:46,640 --> 00:05:48,560 Understanding their pain points. 277 00:05:48,560 --> 00:05:49,600 And position yourself. 278 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:50,440 As the solution. 279 00:05:50,440 --> 00:05:51,260 As the solution. 280 00:05:51,260 --> 00:05:52,080 Yes. 281 00:05:52,080 --> 00:05:53,160 Like a video editing superhero. 282 00:05:53,160 --> 00:05:54,000 I love it. 283 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,840 Okay. 284 00:05:54,840 --> 00:05:55,660 And. 285 00:05:55,660 --> 00:05:56,640 The third thing. 286 00:05:56,640 --> 00:05:58,040 Three. 287 00:05:58,040 --> 00:05:59,280 This one's huge. 288 00:05:59,280 --> 00:06:00,120 Okay. 289 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:02,360 Building trust and credibility. 290 00:06:02,360 --> 00:06:04,320 People want to work with someone. 291 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:05,160 That they trust. 292 00:06:05,160 --> 00:06:06,920 That they feel confident in. 293 00:06:06,920 --> 00:06:09,880 Someone they believe can actually deliver. 294 00:06:09,880 --> 00:06:11,960 That they know is going to get the job done. 295 00:06:11,960 --> 00:06:12,800 Right. 296 00:06:12,800 --> 00:06:13,920 So how do you do that? 297 00:06:13,920 --> 00:06:15,280 How do you build that trust? 298 00:06:15,280 --> 00:06:16,760 Especially online. 299 00:06:16,760 --> 00:06:17,760 Especially online. 300 00:06:17,760 --> 00:06:18,600 Right. 301 00:06:18,600 --> 00:06:20,080 When you've never met these people in person. 302 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:22,000 So Dan focuses on his. 303 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:22,840 Instagram. 304 00:06:22,840 --> 00:06:23,800 Instagram profile. 305 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:24,640 Yes. 306 00:06:24,640 --> 00:06:25,480 Like he treats his profile. 307 00:06:25,480 --> 00:06:26,320 Like a storefront. 308 00:06:26,320 --> 00:06:27,480 Like a professional storefront. 309 00:06:27,480 --> 00:06:28,320 Yeah. 310 00:06:28,320 --> 00:06:29,160 Like this is my business. 311 00:06:29,160 --> 00:06:30,000 Yeah. 312 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:32,800 He adds post showing off his best work. 313 00:06:32,800 --> 00:06:33,800 The greatest hits. 314 00:06:33,800 --> 00:06:35,240 He created highlights. 315 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:36,600 To show off his process. 316 00:06:36,600 --> 00:06:39,520 To showcase his process and expertise. 317 00:06:39,520 --> 00:06:40,720 And his personality. 318 00:06:40,720 --> 00:06:41,840 And he wrote a bio. 319 00:06:41,840 --> 00:06:43,240 A killer bio. 320 00:06:43,240 --> 00:06:44,440 That made him sound like. 321 00:06:44,440 --> 00:06:46,440 The ultimate video editing guru. 322 00:06:46,440 --> 00:06:47,800 The ultimate video editing guru. 323 00:06:47,800 --> 00:06:48,800 Yeah. 324 00:06:48,800 --> 00:06:49,880 So it's like visual. 325 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:51,520 Creating a visual resume. 326 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:52,920 But it's on Instagram. 327 00:06:52,920 --> 00:06:54,000 But it's on Instagram. 328 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,320 Yeah. 329 00:06:54,320 --> 00:06:54,640 I mean. 330 00:06:54,640 --> 00:06:55,840 First impressions are every. 331 00:06:55,840 --> 00:06:58,120 First impressions are everything online. 332 00:06:58,120 --> 00:07:00,160 And his profile just screams. 333 00:07:00,160 --> 00:07:01,280 Hire me. 334 00:07:01,280 --> 00:07:02,120 I'm awesome. 335 00:07:02,120 --> 00:07:02,720 Hire me. 336 00:07:02,720 --> 00:07:04,040 I'm amazing. 337 00:07:04,040 --> 00:07:05,000 He hit me. 338 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:06,920 And this applies to any. 339 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:07,920 Any freelance work. 340 00:07:07,920 --> 00:07:08,560 Freelance work. 341 00:07:08,560 --> 00:07:09,960 Not just video editing. 342 00:07:09,960 --> 00:07:10,920 Doesn't matter what you do. 343 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:12,520 Your online presence. 344 00:07:12,520 --> 00:07:13,520 Is your calling. 345 00:07:13,520 --> 00:07:14,880 Is your calling card. 346 00:07:14,880 --> 00:07:15,680 You got to nail it. 347 00:07:15,680 --> 00:07:17,520 It needs to be professional. 348 00:07:17,520 --> 00:07:18,360 Polished. 349 00:07:18,360 --> 00:07:19,080 Polished. 350 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:20,120 And attention grabbing. 351 00:07:20,120 --> 00:07:21,000 100%. 352 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:21,480 OK. 353 00:07:21,480 --> 00:07:22,000 All right. 354 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,440 So he's got the skills. 355 00:07:23,440 --> 00:07:24,640 So he's got the skills. 356 00:07:24,640 --> 00:07:26,160 He's got a killer Instagram. 357 00:07:26,160 --> 00:07:28,040 He's got an awesome Instagram. 358 00:07:28,040 --> 00:07:29,680 He's got his strategy dialed in. 359 00:07:29,680 --> 00:07:30,720 Strategy's ready. 360 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:31,520 Time to hunt. 361 00:07:31,520 --> 00:07:32,800 Time to find some clients. 362 00:07:32,800 --> 00:07:33,960 Let's go get them. 363 00:07:33,960 --> 00:07:34,320 All right. 364 00:07:34,320 --> 00:07:37,240 So this is where he went all in. 365 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:37,880 OK. 366 00:07:37,880 --> 00:07:38,760 Tell me. 367 00:07:38,760 --> 00:07:39,800 He sent out. 368 00:07:39,800 --> 00:07:40,520 40. 369 00:07:40,520 --> 00:07:42,120 Direct messages and comments. 370 00:07:42,120 --> 00:07:42,960 Wow. 371 00:07:42,960 --> 00:07:43,760 That's a lot. 372 00:07:43,760 --> 00:07:44,920 On Instagram and YouTube. 373 00:07:44,920 --> 00:07:46,160 OK. 374 00:07:46,160 --> 00:07:47,280 In just two hours. 375 00:07:47,280 --> 00:07:48,680 Two hours he was busy. 376 00:07:48,680 --> 00:07:49,760 Talk about hustle. 377 00:07:49,760 --> 00:07:50,840 Talk about hustle. 378 00:07:50,840 --> 00:07:52,000 40 messages. 379 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:52,560 Wow. 380 00:07:52,560 --> 00:07:53,280 That's a lot. 381 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:54,200 I'm impressed. 382 00:07:54,200 --> 00:07:54,760 But. 383 00:07:54,760 --> 00:07:55,800 But did it work? 384 00:07:55,800 --> 00:07:57,560 I guess the key is to just like. 385 00:07:57,560 --> 00:07:58,320 Cast a wide net. 386 00:07:58,320 --> 00:08:00,360 Cast a wide net and just see. 387 00:08:00,360 --> 00:08:01,080 See what you catch. 388 00:08:01,080 --> 00:08:01,760 What you catch. 389 00:08:01,760 --> 00:08:02,240 Exactly. 390 00:08:02,240 --> 00:08:05,400 But did anyone actually respond to these messages. 391 00:08:05,400 --> 00:08:08,640 Like 40 messages did anyone even write back. 392 00:08:08,640 --> 00:08:09,080 Yeah. 393 00:08:09,080 --> 00:08:09,520 Right. 394 00:08:09,520 --> 00:08:10,240 So. 395 00:08:10,240 --> 00:08:11,000 So drumroll please. 396 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:11,880 This is where it gets interesting. 397 00:08:11,880 --> 00:08:12,400 OK. 398 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:13,120 Are you ready. 399 00:08:13,120 --> 00:08:14,520 I'm ready. 400 00:08:14,520 --> 00:08:17,160 He had a 25% response rate. 401 00:08:17,160 --> 00:08:18,480 That's huge. 402 00:08:18,480 --> 00:08:19,520 That's huge. 403 00:08:19,520 --> 00:08:21,120 25% that means like. 404 00:08:21,120 --> 00:08:23,000 One in four people responded. 405 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:25,280 One out of every four people. 406 00:08:25,280 --> 00:08:26,560 That he messaged. 407 00:08:26,560 --> 00:08:27,040 Wow. 408 00:08:27,040 --> 00:08:28,360 Responded to him. 409 00:08:28,360 --> 00:08:29,280 That's amazing. 410 00:08:29,280 --> 00:08:31,000 Which shows that there's a real. 411 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:31,560 Hunger. 412 00:08:31,560 --> 00:08:32,920 Like a real need. 413 00:08:32,920 --> 00:08:34,440 For good editors. 414 00:08:34,440 --> 00:08:36,320 For skilled video editors. 415 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:37,880 People are looking for this. 416 00:08:37,880 --> 00:08:39,560 And people are actively looking for them. 417 00:08:39,560 --> 00:08:40,120 Yes. 418 00:08:40,120 --> 00:08:40,280 OK. 419 00:08:40,280 --> 00:08:40,680 So. 420 00:08:40,680 --> 00:08:42,840 All right. So he's getting responses. 421 00:08:42,840 --> 00:08:44,040 He's getting responses. 422 00:08:44,040 --> 00:08:45,400 But did they turn into gigs. 423 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:47,120 Did he get clients. 424 00:08:47,120 --> 00:08:49,240 Did any of those responses turn into. 425 00:08:49,240 --> 00:08:50,720 Real paying work. 426 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:52,040 Actual paying gigs. 427 00:08:52,040 --> 00:08:52,840 Yeah. 428 00:08:52,840 --> 00:08:55,480 Did he manage to land any clients. 429 00:08:55,480 --> 00:08:55,680 All right. 430 00:08:55,680 --> 00:08:56,800 Spill the beans. 431 00:08:56,800 --> 00:08:57,600 All right. 432 00:08:57,600 --> 00:08:58,440 Did he do it. 433 00:08:58,440 --> 00:09:00,160 So he did it. 434 00:09:00,160 --> 00:09:01,160 And this is where. 435 00:09:01,160 --> 00:09:02,160 The free samples. 436 00:09:02,160 --> 00:09:03,120 Those free samples. 437 00:09:03,120 --> 00:09:03,880 The time into play. 438 00:09:03,880 --> 00:09:04,960 That we talked about earlier. 439 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:05,360 Yeah. 440 00:09:05,360 --> 00:09:06,520 Really came in handy. 441 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:06,800 OK. 442 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:08,200 I'm interested. 443 00:09:08,200 --> 00:09:10,920 Because he had a few potential clients. 444 00:09:10,920 --> 00:09:11,520 OK. 445 00:09:11,520 --> 00:09:14,280 Who wanted to see his work. 446 00:09:14,280 --> 00:09:15,640 In action. 447 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:16,200 Makes sense. 448 00:09:16,200 --> 00:09:18,040 Before they committed to actually hiring him. 449 00:09:18,040 --> 00:09:18,720 Of course. 450 00:09:18,720 --> 00:09:19,680 Got to see what you can do. 451 00:09:19,680 --> 00:09:19,920 Yeah. 452 00:09:19,920 --> 00:09:20,600 Right. 453 00:09:20,600 --> 00:09:21,520 Got to see the skills. 454 00:09:21,520 --> 00:09:23,120 So he had to put in some work up front. 455 00:09:23,120 --> 00:09:24,040 A little bit of work. 456 00:09:24,040 --> 00:09:25,600 Even if it wasn't immediately. 457 00:09:25,600 --> 00:09:27,080 Bring it in the big bucks. 458 00:09:27,080 --> 00:09:28,000 Bring it in the cash. 459 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:28,680 Yeah. 460 00:09:28,680 --> 00:09:29,160 But. 461 00:09:29,160 --> 00:09:30,720 Mark Rove though. 462 00:09:30,720 --> 00:09:31,760 Those free samples. 463 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:32,800 They do double duty. 464 00:09:32,800 --> 00:09:33,640 Did double duty. 465 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:34,240 Yeah. 466 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:35,840 They helped him build a portfolio. 467 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:36,920 Showcase of skills. 468 00:09:36,920 --> 00:09:38,640 Showcase of skills and style. 469 00:09:38,640 --> 00:09:39,520 Mm hmm. 470 00:09:39,520 --> 00:09:40,600 It led to a client. 471 00:09:40,600 --> 00:09:42,080 It led to him landing. 472 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:43,200 The first one. 473 00:09:43,200 --> 00:09:45,840 His very first paying client. 474 00:09:45,840 --> 00:09:46,840 That's what we want to see. 475 00:09:46,840 --> 00:09:47,640 Drum roll please. 476 00:09:47,640 --> 00:09:48,120 All right. 477 00:09:48,120 --> 00:09:50,200 How much did he make. 478 00:09:50,200 --> 00:09:50,440 OK. 479 00:09:50,440 --> 00:09:50,840 Tell me. 480 00:09:50,840 --> 00:09:51,320 Tell me. 481 00:09:51,320 --> 00:09:51,520 All right. 482 00:09:51,520 --> 00:09:51,720 So. 483 00:09:51,720 --> 00:09:52,080 Yeah. 484 00:09:52,080 --> 00:09:53,160 His first client. 485 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:53,440 Yeah. 486 00:09:53,440 --> 00:09:56,240 Hired him to edit a YouTube video. 487 00:09:56,240 --> 00:09:56,600 OK. 488 00:09:56,600 --> 00:09:57,200 Nice. 489 00:09:57,200 --> 00:09:58,440 And he earned 40 bucks for it. 490 00:09:58,440 --> 00:09:59,200 40 bucks. 491 00:09:59,200 --> 00:09:59,720 Not bad. 492 00:09:59,720 --> 00:10:01,080 Not bad for a first client. 493 00:10:01,080 --> 00:10:03,280 40 bucks might not sound like a fortune. 494 00:10:03,280 --> 00:10:05,080 It's not millions. 495 00:10:05,080 --> 00:10:06,280 But it's a start. 496 00:10:06,280 --> 00:10:08,120 This is just the beginning. 497 00:10:08,120 --> 00:10:09,240 It's up a foot in the door. 498 00:10:09,240 --> 00:10:10,720 It's proof of concept. 499 00:10:10,720 --> 00:10:11,840 That this is real. 500 00:10:11,840 --> 00:10:14,960 That this side hustle can actually generate income. 501 00:10:14,960 --> 00:10:17,640 You can actually make money doing this. 502 00:10:17,640 --> 00:10:18,400 And guess what. 503 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:18,680 OK. 504 00:10:18,680 --> 00:10:19,720 Tell me more. 505 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:20,840 It's even better. 506 00:10:20,840 --> 00:10:21,520 Oh. 507 00:10:21,520 --> 00:10:21,800 All right. 508 00:10:21,800 --> 00:10:22,680 Let's do some math. 509 00:10:22,680 --> 00:10:23,720 Crunch some numbers. 510 00:10:23,720 --> 00:10:24,000 Yeah. 511 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,200 And see what kind of. 512 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:26,080 Earning potential. 513 00:10:26,080 --> 00:10:26,920 Earning potential. 514 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:28,000 Being money. 515 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:28,440 He's looking at that. 516 00:10:28,440 --> 00:10:30,160 Based on. 517 00:10:30,160 --> 00:10:30,880 The clients he got. 518 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:32,360 The clients that he secured. 519 00:10:32,360 --> 00:10:32,760 All right. 520 00:10:32,760 --> 00:10:33,840 I'm ready. 521 00:10:33,840 --> 00:10:34,280 So. 522 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:36,800 He snagged one client. 523 00:10:36,800 --> 00:10:37,280 OK. 524 00:10:37,280 --> 00:10:38,880 Who was willing to pay him. 525 00:10:38,880 --> 00:10:39,360 All right. 526 00:10:39,360 --> 00:10:41,320 $30. 527 00:10:41,320 --> 00:10:42,280 30 bucks. 528 00:10:42,280 --> 00:10:43,720 Per Instagram reel. 529 00:10:43,720 --> 00:10:44,600 Per reel. 530 00:10:44,600 --> 00:10:46,280 With a $20 bonus. 531 00:10:46,280 --> 00:10:46,960 Oh nice. 532 00:10:46,960 --> 00:10:47,640 A bonus. 533 00:10:47,640 --> 00:10:48,520 If the reel. 534 00:10:48,520 --> 00:10:49,920 Hits 100,000 views. 535 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:51,000 Hits 100,000 views. 536 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:51,840 Hi. 537 00:10:51,840 --> 00:10:53,320 So if he edits. 538 00:10:53,320 --> 00:10:54,960 About 10 reels a month. 539 00:10:54,960 --> 00:10:58,840 Around 10 reels a month for this client. 540 00:10:58,840 --> 00:11:02,160 He could be making anywhere from $300 to $500. 541 00:11:02,160 --> 00:11:03,400 Just from that one person. 542 00:11:03,400 --> 00:11:04,760 Just from that one client. 543 00:11:04,760 --> 00:11:04,960 Yeah. 544 00:11:04,960 --> 00:11:05,920 Not too shabby. 545 00:11:05,920 --> 00:11:06,640 Not bad. 546 00:11:06,640 --> 00:11:07,520 Not bad. 547 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:08,760 What about the others? 548 00:11:08,760 --> 00:11:09,000 All right. 549 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:10,160 What about the other clients? 550 00:11:10,160 --> 00:11:12,120 So another client wants him to edit. 551 00:11:12,120 --> 00:11:12,920 A whole mix. 552 00:11:12,920 --> 00:11:14,200 All sorts of videos. 553 00:11:14,200 --> 00:11:14,760 Like what? 554 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:15,600 YouTube videos. 555 00:11:15,600 --> 00:11:16,160 OK. 556 00:11:16,160 --> 00:11:17,720 Instagram videos. 557 00:11:17,720 --> 00:11:19,200 TikTok videos. 558 00:11:19,200 --> 00:11:21,360 Even videos for their website. 559 00:11:21,360 --> 00:11:22,360 For their website. 560 00:11:22,360 --> 00:11:22,920 Wow. 561 00:11:22,920 --> 00:11:24,600 And they're willing to pay him. 562 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:27,080 Between $30 and $50 per video. 563 00:11:27,080 --> 00:11:28,440 That's a good range. 564 00:11:28,440 --> 00:11:28,600 All right. 565 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:29,880 So let's do some calculations. 566 00:11:29,880 --> 00:11:31,040 If we do the math. 567 00:11:31,040 --> 00:11:33,800 Assuming he edits 10 videos a month for them. 568 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:34,760 10 videos a month. 569 00:11:34,760 --> 00:11:35,080 OK. 570 00:11:35,080 --> 00:11:36,760 But looking at another. 571 00:11:36,760 --> 00:11:38,080 $300 to $500. 572 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:39,600 $300 to $500. 573 00:11:39,600 --> 00:11:40,400 From that client. 574 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:41,280 From that client. 575 00:11:41,280 --> 00:11:43,000 So that's hold on. 576 00:11:43,000 --> 00:11:44,560 $600 to $1,000. 577 00:11:44,560 --> 00:11:47,440 $600 to $1,000 a month. 578 00:11:47,440 --> 00:11:48,520 Just from two clients. 579 00:11:48,520 --> 00:11:49,360 From just two clients. 580 00:11:49,360 --> 00:11:50,040 That's incredible. 581 00:11:50,040 --> 00:11:50,880 And remember. 582 00:11:50,880 --> 00:11:51,400 Yeah. 583 00:11:51,400 --> 00:11:52,480 This is all. 584 00:11:52,480 --> 00:11:53,920 From those 40 messages. 585 00:11:53,920 --> 00:11:56,680 From those 40 initial messages he sent out. 586 00:11:56,680 --> 00:11:57,400 That's immediate. 587 00:11:57,400 --> 00:11:58,680 The potential here. 588 00:11:58,680 --> 00:11:59,680 The potential is huge. 589 00:11:59,680 --> 00:12:00,520 He's insane. 590 00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:00,880 Yeah. 591 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:03,560 And he had a bunch of other potential clients. 592 00:12:03,560 --> 00:12:04,120 Really? 593 00:12:04,120 --> 00:12:05,720 Who expressed interest. 594 00:12:05,720 --> 00:12:06,200 OK. 595 00:12:06,200 --> 00:12:07,560 But he didn't even have time. 596 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:08,720 He didn't have time to follow up. 597 00:12:08,720 --> 00:12:09,760 To follow up with them. 598 00:12:09,760 --> 00:12:10,040 Wow. 599 00:12:10,040 --> 00:12:11,040 He was too busy. 600 00:12:11,040 --> 00:12:11,880 Because he was already. 601 00:12:11,880 --> 00:12:12,800 He was already booked. 602 00:12:12,800 --> 00:12:14,000 So busy. 603 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,880 Wow. 604 00:12:14,880 --> 00:12:18,400 Imagine if he'd been able to pursue all those leads. 605 00:12:18,400 --> 00:12:19,800 That's insane. 606 00:12:19,800 --> 00:12:20,920 So what you're saying is. 607 00:12:20,920 --> 00:12:22,000 There's room to grow. 608 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:24,720 There's serious room to scale this thing up. 609 00:12:24,720 --> 00:12:25,360 Oh yeah. 610 00:12:25,360 --> 00:12:27,960 And what's really fascinating is that Dan. 611 00:12:27,960 --> 00:12:30,400 He doesn't plan to edit all these videos himself. 612 00:12:30,400 --> 00:12:31,160 Oh OK. 613 00:12:31,160 --> 00:12:31,840 Forever. 614 00:12:31,840 --> 00:12:32,400 Interesting. 615 00:12:32,400 --> 00:12:33,360 He's got bigger plans. 616 00:12:33,360 --> 00:12:33,800 All right. 617 00:12:33,800 --> 00:12:34,120 Tell me. 618 00:12:34,120 --> 00:12:35,480 He actually talks about. 619 00:12:35,480 --> 00:12:36,400 Outsourcing. 620 00:12:36,400 --> 00:12:37,120 Outsourcing. 621 00:12:37,120 --> 00:12:37,720 Yes. 622 00:12:37,720 --> 00:12:38,720 The editing work. 623 00:12:38,720 --> 00:12:39,160 Sorry. 624 00:12:39,160 --> 00:12:41,040 As his client list grows. 625 00:12:41,040 --> 00:12:42,520 So he can focus on the bigger picture. 626 00:12:42,520 --> 00:12:44,960 So he can focus on landing new clients. 627 00:12:44,960 --> 00:12:45,880 Yeah. 628 00:12:45,880 --> 00:12:47,440 And managing projects. 629 00:12:47,440 --> 00:12:48,440 Smart. 630 00:12:48,440 --> 00:12:50,080 He's already thinking like a CEO. 631 00:12:50,080 --> 00:12:50,720 I love that. 632 00:12:50,720 --> 00:12:51,000 Yeah. 633 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:52,840 Like he's building a mini agency. 634 00:12:52,840 --> 00:12:54,160 It's like a mini agency. 635 00:12:54,160 --> 00:12:54,520 Right. 636 00:12:54,520 --> 00:12:55,960 He's the head honcho. 637 00:12:55,960 --> 00:12:56,880 He's the head honcho. 638 00:12:56,880 --> 00:12:58,400 And he's got a team of editors. 639 00:12:58,400 --> 00:12:59,960 He's orchestrating everything. 640 00:12:59,960 --> 00:13:00,600 Yeah. 641 00:13:00,600 --> 00:13:01,520 And he's got. 642 00:13:01,520 --> 00:13:02,560 Talented editors. 643 00:13:02,560 --> 00:13:03,920 A team of talented editors. 644 00:13:03,920 --> 00:13:04,320 Yeah. 645 00:13:04,320 --> 00:13:04,960 Handling. 646 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:05,960 The actual work. 647 00:13:05,960 --> 00:13:06,640 The actual work. 648 00:13:06,640 --> 00:13:07,800 He's got the system. 649 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:08,880 And that's a model. 650 00:13:08,880 --> 00:13:10,080 That can be replicated. 651 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:12,720 That can be replicated for so many other side hustles. 652 00:13:12,720 --> 00:13:13,280 Oh yeah. 653 00:13:13,280 --> 00:13:13,840 For sure. 654 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:15,120 Not just video editing. 655 00:13:15,120 --> 00:13:16,240 Doesn't matter what you do. 656 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:17,240 Writers. 657 00:13:17,240 --> 00:13:18,520 Graphic designers. 658 00:13:18,520 --> 00:13:19,520 Virtual assistants. 659 00:13:19,520 --> 00:13:20,640 Virtual assistants. 660 00:13:20,640 --> 00:13:21,320 Anything. 661 00:13:21,320 --> 00:13:22,320 You can scale up. 662 00:13:22,320 --> 00:13:24,000 If it's service based. 663 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,680 Any service based business. 664 00:13:25,680 --> 00:13:26,560 You can scale it. 665 00:13:26,560 --> 00:13:28,040 By building a team. 666 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:28,400 Yeah. 667 00:13:28,400 --> 00:13:29,680 That's so empowering. 668 00:13:29,680 --> 00:13:30,120 It is. 669 00:13:30,120 --> 00:13:32,240 It means that you're not limited to. 670 00:13:32,240 --> 00:13:33,720 Trading your time for money. 671 00:13:33,720 --> 00:13:34,840 Trading your time for money. 672 00:13:34,840 --> 00:13:35,320 Yeah. 673 00:13:35,320 --> 00:13:37,920 You can create systems and build a team. 674 00:13:37,920 --> 00:13:38,480 Yeah. 675 00:13:38,480 --> 00:13:42,400 That allows you to actually grow your income exponentially. 676 00:13:42,400 --> 00:13:43,600 So much potential. 677 00:13:43,600 --> 00:13:43,800 All right. 678 00:13:43,800 --> 00:13:45,800 So we've seen how Dan. 679 00:13:45,800 --> 00:13:47,040 Has landed clients. 680 00:13:47,040 --> 00:13:48,800 Has managed to land these clients. 681 00:13:48,800 --> 00:13:49,640 And made money. 682 00:13:49,640 --> 00:13:51,200 And actually start making money. 683 00:13:51,200 --> 00:13:52,120 Yeah. 684 00:13:52,120 --> 00:13:53,840 But let's be real. 685 00:13:53,840 --> 00:13:55,960 Video editing is just one piece. 686 00:13:55,960 --> 00:13:56,800 Of the puzzle. 687 00:13:56,800 --> 00:13:57,440 Of the puzzle. 688 00:13:57,440 --> 00:13:57,920 Yeah. 689 00:13:57,920 --> 00:13:59,600 There's a whole lot more to being. 690 00:13:59,600 --> 00:14:00,920 A successful freelancer. 691 00:14:00,920 --> 00:14:02,840 A successful freelancer. 692 00:14:02,840 --> 00:14:04,040 There's more to it. 693 00:14:04,040 --> 00:14:04,560 Right. 694 00:14:04,560 --> 00:14:04,920 Right. 695 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:06,520 We've barely scratched the surface here. 696 00:14:06,520 --> 00:14:08,720 We've got so much more to talk about. 697 00:14:08,720 --> 00:14:10,080 This deep dive. 698 00:14:10,080 --> 00:14:11,520 Is just getting started. 699 00:14:11,520 --> 00:14:13,400 Is just getting started. 700 00:14:13,400 --> 00:14:14,520 Stay tuned. 701 00:14:14,520 --> 00:14:15,480 Stay tuned. 702 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:17,440 One thing that I thought was really interesting. 703 00:14:17,440 --> 00:14:17,880 OK. 704 00:14:17,880 --> 00:14:18,880 About Dan's approach. 705 00:14:18,880 --> 00:14:19,240 Yeah. 706 00:14:19,240 --> 00:14:23,800 Was how he really focused on the pain points of creators. 707 00:14:23,800 --> 00:14:24,160 Oh yeah. 708 00:14:24,160 --> 00:14:24,560 Yeah. 709 00:14:24,560 --> 00:14:26,600 Like he really understood. 710 00:14:26,600 --> 00:14:27,000 Yeah. 711 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:28,640 What they were struggling with. 712 00:14:28,640 --> 00:14:29,800 And he used that. 713 00:14:29,800 --> 00:14:30,600 To his advantage. 714 00:14:30,600 --> 00:14:30,920 Yeah. 715 00:14:30,920 --> 00:14:33,200 He positioned himself as the solution. 716 00:14:33,200 --> 00:14:33,840 This is smart. 717 00:14:33,840 --> 00:14:35,600 Not just I'm good at editing. 718 00:14:35,600 --> 00:14:36,040 Right. 719 00:14:36,040 --> 00:14:37,800 But I can solve your problem. 720 00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:38,120 Exactly. 721 00:14:38,120 --> 00:14:39,320 I understand your struggles. 722 00:14:39,320 --> 00:14:40,320 He did his homework. 723 00:14:40,320 --> 00:14:41,320 He did his homework. 724 00:14:41,320 --> 00:14:41,960 He knew. 725 00:14:41,960 --> 00:14:43,120 Knew exactly what. 726 00:14:43,120 --> 00:14:44,960 What was keeping those creators up at night. 727 00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:45,520 Yeah. 728 00:14:45,520 --> 00:14:47,840 What were some of those pain points. 729 00:14:47,840 --> 00:14:48,120 OK. 730 00:14:48,120 --> 00:14:52,160 So he mentioned creators often struggle with finding editors. 731 00:14:52,160 --> 00:14:52,400 OK. 732 00:14:52,400 --> 00:14:53,640 That are consistent. 733 00:14:53,640 --> 00:14:54,040 Ah. 734 00:14:54,040 --> 00:14:54,680 Consistent stuff. 735 00:14:54,680 --> 00:14:54,920 Yeah. 736 00:14:54,920 --> 00:14:56,240 Like one video is great. 737 00:14:56,240 --> 00:14:56,440 Right. 738 00:14:56,440 --> 00:14:58,400 The next one's a flop. 739 00:14:58,400 --> 00:14:59,200 I can only imagine. 740 00:14:59,200 --> 00:15:00,680 And then missed deadlines. 741 00:15:00,680 --> 00:15:01,680 Oh no. 742 00:15:01,680 --> 00:15:02,680 Poor communication. 743 00:15:02,680 --> 00:15:03,720 Poor. 744 00:15:03,720 --> 00:15:05,240 Lack of creativity. 745 00:15:05,240 --> 00:15:06,120 So frustrating. 746 00:15:06,120 --> 00:15:06,440 Right. 747 00:15:06,440 --> 00:15:07,360 And for creators. 748 00:15:07,360 --> 00:15:07,840 Especially. 749 00:15:07,840 --> 00:15:10,120 Who are trying to build a brand. 750 00:15:10,120 --> 00:15:11,640 Trying to grow an audience. 751 00:15:11,640 --> 00:15:12,320 Yeah. 752 00:15:12,320 --> 00:15:14,400 Consistency is key. 753 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:15,440 So so key. 754 00:15:15,440 --> 00:15:19,200 And like unreliable editors can really mess that up. 755 00:15:19,200 --> 00:15:19,800 Oh yeah. 756 00:15:19,800 --> 00:15:20,600 For sure. 757 00:15:20,600 --> 00:15:22,920 And that's where Dan saw his opportunity. 758 00:15:22,920 --> 00:15:23,120 Yeah. 759 00:15:23,120 --> 00:15:24,760 He's like I'm reliable. 760 00:15:24,760 --> 00:15:25,800 I'm high quality. 761 00:15:25,800 --> 00:15:27,160 I'm the solution. 762 00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:29,160 I can make your life easier. 763 00:15:29,160 --> 00:15:30,040 So smart. 764 00:15:30,040 --> 00:15:31,440 He was speaking their language. 765 00:15:31,440 --> 00:15:31,840 Yeah. 766 00:15:31,840 --> 00:15:32,720 He totally guessed it. 767 00:15:32,720 --> 00:15:34,240 And that builds trust. 768 00:15:34,240 --> 00:15:34,680 Huge. 769 00:15:34,680 --> 00:15:36,680 It's not just about the technical skills. 770 00:15:36,680 --> 00:15:37,120 Right. 771 00:15:37,120 --> 00:15:39,080 It's about understanding the needs. 772 00:15:39,080 --> 00:15:40,080 Building relationships. 773 00:15:40,080 --> 00:15:41,720 Building those relationships. 774 00:15:41,720 --> 00:15:41,880 OK. 775 00:15:41,880 --> 00:15:44,160 So let's go back to that volume game for a second. 776 00:15:44,160 --> 00:15:45,240 OK. 777 00:15:45,240 --> 00:15:47,840 Remember how Dan sent out 40 messages. 778 00:15:47,840 --> 00:15:49,240 40 messages. 779 00:15:49,240 --> 00:15:50,200 Two hours. 780 00:15:50,200 --> 00:15:51,120 In just two hours. 781 00:15:51,120 --> 00:15:52,160 It was a bold move. 782 00:15:52,160 --> 00:15:53,240 It was a bold move. 783 00:15:53,240 --> 00:15:54,000 But it paid up. 784 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,840 25% response rate. 785 00:15:55,840 --> 00:15:57,200 That's incredible. 786 00:15:57,200 --> 00:15:58,200 It's a numbers game, right? 787 00:15:58,200 --> 00:15:58,720 It is. 788 00:15:58,720 --> 00:15:59,280 It is. 789 00:15:59,280 --> 00:16:00,680 You just got to put yourself out there. 790 00:16:00,680 --> 00:16:01,480 Put yourself out there. 791 00:16:01,480 --> 00:16:01,760 Yeah. 792 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:02,800 Even if it's scary. 793 00:16:02,800 --> 00:16:04,560 Even if it feels scary. 794 00:16:04,560 --> 00:16:05,680 A lot of people. 795 00:16:05,680 --> 00:16:06,640 So many people. 796 00:16:06,640 --> 00:16:08,720 Get stuck in that fear of rejection. 797 00:16:08,720 --> 00:16:08,960 I know. 798 00:16:08,960 --> 00:16:09,680 It's hard. 799 00:16:09,680 --> 00:16:10,720 They don't want to reach out. 800 00:16:10,720 --> 00:16:12,200 They don't want to hear no. 801 00:16:12,200 --> 00:16:13,840 They're afraid of hearing no. 802 00:16:13,840 --> 00:16:14,400 Yeah. 803 00:16:14,400 --> 00:16:17,600 But you can't win if you don't play. 804 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:18,400 So true. 805 00:16:18,400 --> 00:16:19,400 That applies to. 806 00:16:19,400 --> 00:16:20,480 Everything in life. 807 00:16:20,480 --> 00:16:21,960 So many things in life. 808 00:16:21,960 --> 00:16:23,520 Not just side hustles. 809 00:16:23,520 --> 00:16:23,960 Yeah. 810 00:16:23,960 --> 00:16:25,600 You have to be willing to take risks. 811 00:16:25,600 --> 00:16:26,640 Just switch yourself out there. 812 00:16:26,640 --> 00:16:28,920 And you know, the more you do it. 813 00:16:28,920 --> 00:16:29,960 The easier it gets. 814 00:16:29,960 --> 00:16:30,800 The easier it gets. 815 00:16:30,800 --> 00:16:32,040 You build that confidence. 816 00:16:32,040 --> 00:16:32,320 Yeah. 817 00:16:32,320 --> 00:16:33,760 You refine your pitch. 818 00:16:33,760 --> 00:16:34,640 You get better at it. 819 00:16:34,640 --> 00:16:36,320 And you start seeing results. 820 00:16:36,320 --> 00:16:37,800 OK, let's switch gears for a second. 821 00:16:37,800 --> 00:16:38,080 OK. 822 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:39,440 Talk about scaling up. 823 00:16:39,440 --> 00:16:39,840 All right. 824 00:16:39,840 --> 00:16:40,680 Scaling up. 825 00:16:40,680 --> 00:16:42,080 Dan mentioned briefly. 826 00:16:42,080 --> 00:16:42,800 Yeah. 827 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:45,080 That he plans to outsource. 828 00:16:45,080 --> 00:16:45,560 Smart. 829 00:16:45,560 --> 00:16:46,720 Some of the editing work. 830 00:16:46,720 --> 00:16:48,000 That's thinking ahead. 831 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,320 As his business grows. 832 00:16:49,320 --> 00:16:50,000 Yeah. 833 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:52,320 He actually talked about looking for. 834 00:16:52,320 --> 00:16:53,280 Other editors. 835 00:16:53,280 --> 00:16:54,160 Other video editors. 836 00:16:54,160 --> 00:16:55,160 Who are to partner with. 837 00:16:55,160 --> 00:16:56,160 So that he could. 838 00:16:56,160 --> 00:16:58,000 Focus on the bigger picture stuff. 839 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:58,360 Yeah. 840 00:16:58,360 --> 00:16:59,440 Landing clients. 841 00:16:59,440 --> 00:17:00,800 Managing projects. 842 00:17:00,800 --> 00:17:02,600 He's already thinking like a CEO. 843 00:17:02,600 --> 00:17:04,600 He's got that CEO mindset. 844 00:17:04,600 --> 00:17:06,200 It's like he's building a mini agency. 845 00:17:06,200 --> 00:17:07,200 A mini agency. 846 00:17:07,200 --> 00:17:08,040 I love that. 847 00:17:08,040 --> 00:17:08,560 Right. 848 00:17:08,560 --> 00:17:09,880 He's like the head honcho. 849 00:17:09,880 --> 00:17:10,880 He's the boss. 850 00:17:10,880 --> 00:17:12,400 He's orchestrating everything. 851 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:13,560 He could all happen. 852 00:17:13,560 --> 00:17:14,680 And he's got his team. 853 00:17:14,680 --> 00:17:15,440 The team of editors. 854 00:17:15,440 --> 00:17:17,000 Of talented editors. 855 00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:17,800 Yeah. 856 00:17:17,800 --> 00:17:19,160 Handling the actual work. 857 00:17:19,160 --> 00:17:20,360 I love that model. 858 00:17:20,360 --> 00:17:21,800 And that model can be replicated. 859 00:17:21,800 --> 00:17:23,240 For so many other side hustles. 860 00:17:23,240 --> 00:17:24,040 Oh yeah. 861 00:17:24,040 --> 00:17:24,520 For sure. 862 00:17:24,520 --> 00:17:27,560 It doesn't have to be just video editing. 863 00:17:27,560 --> 00:17:28,720 Writers. 864 00:17:28,720 --> 00:17:29,840 Graphic designers. 865 00:17:29,840 --> 00:17:30,760 Virtual assistants. 866 00:17:30,760 --> 00:17:31,160 Yeah. 867 00:17:31,160 --> 00:17:31,680 Anyone. 868 00:17:31,680 --> 00:17:33,560 You can scale up any. 869 00:17:33,560 --> 00:17:34,600 Service based business. 870 00:17:34,600 --> 00:17:35,800 Service based business. 871 00:17:35,800 --> 00:17:36,800 You build that team. 872 00:17:36,800 --> 00:17:38,160 By building a team. 873 00:17:38,160 --> 00:17:38,480 Yeah. 874 00:17:38,480 --> 00:17:39,880 That's so empowering. 875 00:17:39,880 --> 00:17:41,240 It's so empowering. 876 00:17:41,240 --> 00:17:43,040 It means you're not limited to. 877 00:17:43,040 --> 00:17:44,280 Trading your time for money. 878 00:17:44,280 --> 00:17:45,640 Just trading your time for money. 879 00:17:45,640 --> 00:17:45,840 Yeah. 880 00:17:45,840 --> 00:17:47,280 You can build something bigger. 881 00:17:47,280 --> 00:17:48,640 You can create systems. 882 00:17:48,640 --> 00:17:49,040 His stuff. 883 00:17:49,040 --> 00:17:50,080 And build a team. 884 00:17:50,080 --> 00:17:50,840 That works for you. 885 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:53,680 That allows you to grow your income exponentially. 886 00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:54,800 So much potential. 887 00:17:54,800 --> 00:17:55,080 OK. 888 00:17:55,080 --> 00:17:56,720 So we've seen how Dan. 889 00:17:56,720 --> 00:17:57,840 Definitely the clients. 890 00:17:57,840 --> 00:17:59,840 Has managed to land these clients. 891 00:17:59,840 --> 00:18:00,760 Started making money. 892 00:18:00,760 --> 00:18:01,960 And start making money. 893 00:18:01,960 --> 00:18:02,560 Yeah. 894 00:18:02,560 --> 00:18:03,760 But video editing. 895 00:18:03,760 --> 00:18:05,520 It's just one piece of the puzzle. 896 00:18:05,520 --> 00:18:07,040 It's just one piece of the puzzle. 897 00:18:07,040 --> 00:18:08,920 There's so much more to it. 898 00:18:08,920 --> 00:18:12,480 There's a whole lot more to being a successful freelancer. 899 00:18:12,480 --> 00:18:13,120 Absolutely. 900 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:13,760 Right. 901 00:18:13,760 --> 00:18:15,680 We need to talk about financial management. 902 00:18:15,680 --> 00:18:16,520 Yes. 903 00:18:16,520 --> 00:18:17,400 The money stuff. 904 00:18:17,400 --> 00:18:19,720 Staying up to date with the latest trends. 905 00:18:19,720 --> 00:18:19,920 Yeah. 906 00:18:19,920 --> 00:18:21,480 The industry is always changing. 907 00:18:21,480 --> 00:18:25,160 And building a rock solid online presence. 908 00:18:25,160 --> 00:18:26,800 All of that is so important. 909 00:18:26,800 --> 00:18:29,520 All crucial for long term success. 910 00:18:29,520 --> 00:18:30,720 100%. 911 00:18:30,720 --> 00:18:32,320 So much more to unpack. 912 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,640 This deep dive is just getting started. 913 00:18:34,640 --> 00:18:36,840 This deep dive is just getting started. 914 00:18:36,840 --> 00:18:37,160 OK. 915 00:18:37,160 --> 00:18:39,280 So you've convinced me. 916 00:18:39,280 --> 00:18:40,480 Free samples. 917 00:18:40,480 --> 00:18:41,000 Yeah. 918 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:42,240 They can be a great way. 919 00:18:42,240 --> 00:18:43,280 Get your foot in the door. 920 00:18:43,280 --> 00:18:44,200 Get your foot in the door. 921 00:18:44,200 --> 00:18:45,520 Showcase your skills. 922 00:18:45,520 --> 00:18:46,400 Showcase your skills. 923 00:18:46,400 --> 00:18:47,120 So totally. 924 00:18:47,120 --> 00:18:49,600 But it can feel a little weird. 925 00:18:49,600 --> 00:18:51,400 Giving away your work for free. 926 00:18:51,400 --> 00:18:53,000 It feels wrong. 927 00:18:53,000 --> 00:18:53,440 Right. 928 00:18:53,440 --> 00:18:55,160 Like you should be getting paid for this. 929 00:18:55,160 --> 00:18:55,280 Yeah. 930 00:18:55,280 --> 00:18:56,360 Like I'm good at this. 931 00:18:56,360 --> 00:18:56,840 Yeah. 932 00:18:56,840 --> 00:18:58,000 Why am I doing this for free? 933 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:58,400 Right. 934 00:18:58,400 --> 00:18:59,800 So how do you. 935 00:18:59,800 --> 00:19:00,720 How do you get over it? 936 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:01,680 How do you reframe that. 937 00:19:01,680 --> 00:19:02,160 Yeah. 938 00:19:02,160 --> 00:19:03,840 Think of it as an investment. 939 00:19:03,840 --> 00:19:04,160 OK. 940 00:19:04,160 --> 00:19:06,200 You're investing in your portfolio. 941 00:19:06,200 --> 00:19:06,640 OK. 942 00:19:06,640 --> 00:19:08,800 You're gaining experience. 943 00:19:08,800 --> 00:19:11,560 You're earning the trust of potential clients. 944 00:19:11,560 --> 00:19:13,800 So it's not just about getting that first gig. 945 00:19:13,800 --> 00:19:14,200 No. 946 00:19:14,200 --> 00:19:15,240 It's about the long game. 947 00:19:15,240 --> 00:19:17,240 It's about building those long term relationships. 948 00:19:17,240 --> 00:19:17,600 Exactly. 949 00:19:17,600 --> 00:19:19,240 Improving your worth. 950 00:19:19,240 --> 00:19:20,800 Showing them what you can do. 951 00:19:20,800 --> 00:19:22,520 And Dan's first paying client. 952 00:19:22,520 --> 00:19:22,920 Yeah. 953 00:19:22,920 --> 00:19:24,440 Came from a free sample. 954 00:19:24,440 --> 00:19:25,120 It works. 955 00:19:25,120 --> 00:19:27,200 So it's a strategy that can actually lead to. 956 00:19:27,200 --> 00:19:28,200 Real paid work. 957 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:29,080 Real paid work. 958 00:19:29,080 --> 00:19:29,920 Yeah. 959 00:19:29,920 --> 00:19:30,680 But of course. 960 00:19:30,680 --> 00:19:32,080 You don't want to be doing it forever. 961 00:19:32,080 --> 00:19:34,520 You don't want to be giving away your time and talent forever. 962 00:19:34,520 --> 00:19:34,920 Right. 963 00:19:34,920 --> 00:19:37,320 You got to start charging at some point. 964 00:19:37,320 --> 00:19:38,400 So how do you know. 965 00:19:38,400 --> 00:19:39,480 When to make that switch. 966 00:19:39,480 --> 00:19:41,360 When to stop offering freebies. 967 00:19:41,360 --> 00:19:42,000 Yeah. 968 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,400 When to suck. 969 00:19:42,400 --> 00:19:43,360 And start charging. 970 00:19:43,360 --> 00:19:44,480 What's the balance there. 971 00:19:44,480 --> 00:19:46,120 You got to be strategic about it. 972 00:19:46,120 --> 00:19:46,560 OK. 973 00:19:46,560 --> 00:19:49,080 You could offer like a short clip. 974 00:19:49,080 --> 00:19:49,600 OK. 975 00:19:49,600 --> 00:19:52,040 Or a portion of a longer video. 976 00:19:52,040 --> 00:19:52,200 OK. 977 00:19:52,200 --> 00:19:52,920 As a sample. 978 00:19:52,920 --> 00:19:53,520 Got it. 979 00:19:53,520 --> 00:19:55,120 So you're showing them your style. 980 00:19:55,120 --> 00:19:56,320 Without giving away the whole thing. 981 00:19:56,320 --> 00:19:56,800 Exactly. 982 00:19:56,800 --> 00:19:57,440 Like a teaser. 983 00:19:57,440 --> 00:19:58,680 It's like a little sneak peek. 984 00:19:58,680 --> 00:19:59,680 A sneak peek. 985 00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:00,760 To get him hooked. 986 00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:03,200 Of your amazing editing skills. 987 00:20:03,200 --> 00:20:04,280 That's the goal. 988 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:04,560 OK. 989 00:20:04,560 --> 00:20:07,320 So you've got some clients under your belt. 990 00:20:07,320 --> 00:20:08,440 You're feeling good. 991 00:20:08,440 --> 00:20:09,400 You're feeling confident. 992 00:20:09,400 --> 00:20:09,920 Hmm. 993 00:20:09,920 --> 00:20:10,800 Now what. 994 00:20:10,800 --> 00:20:12,640 Now comes the scary part. 995 00:20:12,640 --> 00:20:14,000 The scary part. 996 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,200 Oh no. 997 00:20:15,200 --> 00:20:16,120 Setting your rates. 998 00:20:16,120 --> 00:20:17,200 Then then then. 999 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:19,160 How do you even know what to charge. 1000 00:20:19,160 --> 00:20:19,880 Right. 1001 00:20:19,880 --> 00:20:20,920 It's a mystery. 1002 00:20:20,920 --> 00:20:21,880 It feels like a mystery. 1003 00:20:21,880 --> 00:20:22,080 OK. 1004 00:20:22,080 --> 00:20:22,440 So. 1005 00:20:22,440 --> 00:20:23,120 Secret. 1006 00:20:23,120 --> 00:20:24,880 Research is your best friend. 1007 00:20:24,880 --> 00:20:25,360 OK. 1008 00:20:25,360 --> 00:20:27,240 See what other editors are charging. 1009 00:20:27,240 --> 00:20:27,560 OK. 1010 00:20:27,560 --> 00:20:29,280 With similar experience and skills. 1011 00:20:29,280 --> 00:20:29,560 OK. 1012 00:20:29,560 --> 00:20:30,760 So look at other people. 1013 00:20:30,760 --> 00:20:31,320 Yeah. 1014 00:20:31,320 --> 00:20:32,320 Look at job boards. 1015 00:20:32,320 --> 00:20:33,440 Look at what people are charging. 1016 00:20:33,440 --> 00:20:34,640 Freelance platforms. 1017 00:20:34,640 --> 00:20:34,840 OK. 1018 00:20:34,840 --> 00:20:36,760 You can even reach out to other editors. 1019 00:20:36,760 --> 00:20:37,280 Oh interesting. 1020 00:20:37,280 --> 00:20:39,960 And just get a sense of what's standard. 1021 00:20:39,960 --> 00:20:40,360 OK. 1022 00:20:40,360 --> 00:20:41,880 It's like a little intel gathering. 1023 00:20:41,880 --> 00:20:44,680 So it's like a combination of knowing your worth. 1024 00:20:44,680 --> 00:20:45,160 Yeah. 1025 00:20:45,160 --> 00:20:46,840 But also understanding the market. 1026 00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:47,760 Understanding the market. 1027 00:20:47,760 --> 00:20:48,240 Yeah. 1028 00:20:48,240 --> 00:20:49,680 You don't want to undervalue yourself. 1029 00:20:49,680 --> 00:20:51,200 Don't sell yourself short. 1030 00:20:51,200 --> 00:20:53,720 But you also don't want to price yourself out. 1031 00:20:53,720 --> 00:20:54,560 Out of the game. 1032 00:20:54,560 --> 00:20:54,920 Yeah. 1033 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:55,560 Totally. 1034 00:20:55,560 --> 00:20:57,920 So how do you find that sweet spot. 1035 00:20:57,920 --> 00:20:59,920 It's a little bit of trial and error. 1036 00:20:59,920 --> 00:21:03,080 And don't be afraid to adjust your rates. 1037 00:21:03,080 --> 00:21:03,600 OK. 1038 00:21:03,600 --> 00:21:05,680 As you get more experience you get better. 1039 00:21:05,680 --> 00:21:07,760 You can charge more. 1040 00:21:07,760 --> 00:21:08,360 I love that. 1041 00:21:08,360 --> 00:21:09,680 Your value increases. 1042 00:21:09,680 --> 00:21:10,800 You have the power. 1043 00:21:10,800 --> 00:21:11,840 You do. 1044 00:21:11,840 --> 00:21:14,080 To decide your earning potential. 1045 00:21:14,080 --> 00:21:15,000 Absolute. 1046 00:21:15,000 --> 00:21:16,120 So motivating. 1047 00:21:16,120 --> 00:21:16,760 It is. 1048 00:21:16,760 --> 00:21:17,320 And remember. 1049 00:21:17,320 --> 00:21:17,880 Yeah. 1050 00:21:17,880 --> 00:21:19,680 You're not just charging for your time. 1051 00:21:19,680 --> 00:21:20,360 No. 1052 00:21:20,360 --> 00:21:22,200 You're charging for your creativity. 1053 00:21:22,200 --> 00:21:23,200 For your expertise. 1054 00:21:23,200 --> 00:21:24,640 Your technical skills. 1055 00:21:24,640 --> 00:21:25,920 Your unique style. 1056 00:21:25,920 --> 00:21:27,280 The value that you bring. 1057 00:21:27,280 --> 00:21:29,400 Value you bring to your clients. 1058 00:21:29,400 --> 00:21:30,360 To your clients. 1059 00:21:30,360 --> 00:21:30,680 Right. 1060 00:21:30,680 --> 00:21:31,880 It's more than just time. 1061 00:21:31,880 --> 00:21:32,000 OK. 1062 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,280 Speaking of value. 1063 00:21:33,280 --> 00:21:33,720 OK. 1064 00:21:33,720 --> 00:21:35,120 Dan mentioned that he. 1065 00:21:35,120 --> 00:21:36,400 Wants to specialize. 1066 00:21:36,400 --> 00:21:38,280 Wants to specialize in a certain. 1067 00:21:38,280 --> 00:21:38,880 Niche down. 1068 00:21:38,880 --> 00:21:39,600 Niche down. 1069 00:21:39,600 --> 00:21:40,000 Yeah. 1070 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,560 In a certain type of video editing. 1071 00:21:41,560 --> 00:21:42,560 So smart. 1072 00:21:42,560 --> 00:21:44,120 Why is that so beneficial. 1073 00:21:44,120 --> 00:21:44,360 OK. 1074 00:21:44,360 --> 00:21:45,400 So think of it this way. 1075 00:21:45,400 --> 00:21:45,840 OK. 1076 00:21:45,840 --> 00:21:47,440 When you niche down. 1077 00:21:47,440 --> 00:21:48,040 Yeah. 1078 00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:50,280 You become an expert. 1079 00:21:50,280 --> 00:21:51,880 In a specific area. 1080 00:21:51,880 --> 00:21:52,400 OK. 1081 00:21:52,400 --> 00:21:54,560 And that makes you more attractive. 1082 00:21:54,560 --> 00:21:55,040 OK. 1083 00:21:55,040 --> 00:21:57,200 To clients who need that expertise. 1084 00:21:57,200 --> 00:21:59,360 Because they know you're the person to go to. 1085 00:21:59,360 --> 00:22:00,280 Exactly. 1086 00:22:00,280 --> 00:22:02,400 It's like going from a general practitioner. 1087 00:22:02,400 --> 00:22:02,720 OK. 1088 00:22:02,720 --> 00:22:03,640 To a specialist. 1089 00:22:03,640 --> 00:22:04,040 OK. 1090 00:22:04,040 --> 00:22:05,520 You're not just any doctor. 1091 00:22:05,520 --> 00:22:05,760 Right. 1092 00:22:05,760 --> 00:22:07,440 You're the heart surgeon. 1093 00:22:07,440 --> 00:22:08,360 You're the brain surgeon. 1094 00:22:08,360 --> 00:22:08,520 Yeah. 1095 00:22:08,520 --> 00:22:09,560 You're the expert. 1096 00:22:09,560 --> 00:22:10,720 The go to person. 1097 00:22:10,720 --> 00:22:12,600 So that specific thing. 1098 00:22:12,600 --> 00:22:14,160 For that specific need. 1099 00:22:14,160 --> 00:22:14,880 Exactly. 1100 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:16,640 But how do you figure out your niche. 1101 00:22:16,640 --> 00:22:17,680 That's the question. 1102 00:22:17,680 --> 00:22:18,080 Right. 1103 00:22:18,080 --> 00:22:18,400 Yeah. 1104 00:22:18,400 --> 00:22:20,480 Think about your interests. 1105 00:22:20,480 --> 00:22:20,800 OK. 1106 00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:21,640 Your passions. 1107 00:22:21,640 --> 00:22:22,560 Your skills. 1108 00:22:22,560 --> 00:22:23,040 OK. 1109 00:22:23,040 --> 00:22:26,240 What kind of editing do you enjoy the most. 1110 00:22:26,240 --> 00:22:27,680 What are you naturally good at. 1111 00:22:27,680 --> 00:22:29,160 What comes naturally to you. 1112 00:22:29,160 --> 00:22:30,040 What are you drawn to. 1113 00:22:30,040 --> 00:22:33,760 And where does that intersect with market demand. 1114 00:22:33,760 --> 00:22:34,600 OK. 1115 00:22:34,600 --> 00:22:36,960 So let's say you love. 1116 00:22:36,960 --> 00:22:40,120 Editing a fast paced action videos. 1117 00:22:40,120 --> 00:22:40,600 OK. 1118 00:22:40,600 --> 00:22:42,640 And there's a huge demand. 1119 00:22:42,640 --> 00:22:42,840 Yeah. 1120 00:22:42,840 --> 00:22:43,920 For gaming editors. 1121 00:22:43,920 --> 00:22:44,360 OK. 1122 00:22:44,360 --> 00:22:45,480 Boom. 1123 00:22:45,480 --> 00:22:46,760 There's your niche. 1124 00:22:46,760 --> 00:22:47,080 Perfect. 1125 00:22:47,080 --> 00:22:48,000 You're the gaming editor. 1126 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,280 Yeah. 1127 00:22:48,280 --> 00:22:49,680 Or maybe you love those. 1128 00:22:49,680 --> 00:22:50,120 OK. 1129 00:22:50,120 --> 00:22:51,720 Super aesthetic. 1130 00:22:51,720 --> 00:22:52,000 Yeah. 1131 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,760 Product focused videos. 1132 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:55,200 Those are so popular. 1133 00:22:55,200 --> 00:22:56,200 They're everywhere. 1134 00:22:56,200 --> 00:22:57,280 All over Instagram. 1135 00:22:57,280 --> 00:22:58,040 Yeah. 1136 00:22:58,040 --> 00:22:59,520 You could specialize in that. 1137 00:22:59,520 --> 00:23:01,160 You could be the e-commerce editor. 1138 00:23:01,160 --> 00:23:01,360 Yeah. 1139 00:23:01,360 --> 00:23:03,960 For all those brands and influencers. 1140 00:23:03,960 --> 00:23:04,280 I get it. 1141 00:23:04,280 --> 00:23:06,000 So by focusing on a niche. 1142 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,520 You really hone your skills. 1143 00:23:07,520 --> 00:23:07,800 Yeah. 1144 00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:09,800 You build a killer portfolio. 1145 00:23:09,800 --> 00:23:11,400 You attract the right clients. 1146 00:23:11,400 --> 00:23:13,040 Who are looking for exactly what you offer. 1147 00:23:13,040 --> 00:23:14,360 And you can often charge more. 1148 00:23:14,360 --> 00:23:15,120 To win win. 1149 00:23:15,120 --> 00:23:15,720 Win win. 1150 00:23:15,720 --> 00:23:16,560 OK. 1151 00:23:16,560 --> 00:23:18,000 One last piece of the puzzle. 1152 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,440 The final piece. 1153 00:23:19,440 --> 00:23:21,640 Building a strong online presence. 1154 00:23:21,640 --> 00:23:23,200 Oh this is so important. 1155 00:23:23,200 --> 00:23:25,120 Crucial for any freelancer. 1156 00:23:25,120 --> 00:23:26,320 Especially these days. 1157 00:23:26,320 --> 00:23:26,600 Yeah. 1158 00:23:26,600 --> 00:23:27,880 Everyone's online. 1159 00:23:27,880 --> 00:23:30,640 So how do you make sure that you stand out. 1160 00:23:30,640 --> 00:23:31,640 It's your storefront. 1161 00:23:31,640 --> 00:23:33,920 Your online presence is like your storefront. 1162 00:23:33,920 --> 00:23:35,400 This is how clients find you. 1163 00:23:35,400 --> 00:23:36,480 This is how they decide. 1164 00:23:36,480 --> 00:23:38,640 Do they want to work with you or not. 1165 00:23:38,640 --> 00:23:40,960 Whether or not they want to hire you. 1166 00:23:40,960 --> 00:23:42,920 First impressions matter. 1167 00:23:42,920 --> 00:23:43,280 OK. 1168 00:23:43,280 --> 00:23:44,880 So what are the must haves. 1169 00:23:44,880 --> 00:23:45,280 All right. 1170 00:23:45,280 --> 00:23:46,240 The essentials. 1171 00:23:46,240 --> 00:23:48,600 What should a video editor focus on. 1172 00:23:48,600 --> 00:23:50,200 A professional website. 1173 00:23:50,200 --> 00:23:50,520 OK. 1174 00:23:50,520 --> 00:23:52,080 For a portfolio. 1175 00:23:52,080 --> 00:23:52,400 OK. 1176 00:23:52,400 --> 00:23:53,440 To showcase your work. 1177 00:23:53,440 --> 00:23:54,280 Showcase your work. 1178 00:23:54,280 --> 00:23:54,600 Yeah. 1179 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:55,120 OK. 1180 00:23:55,120 --> 00:23:56,760 Highlight your skills and experience. 1181 00:23:56,760 --> 00:23:57,080 OK. 1182 00:23:57,080 --> 00:23:58,560 So a website is key. 1183 00:23:58,560 --> 00:23:59,640 A website is key. 1184 00:23:59,640 --> 00:23:59,880 Yeah. 1185 00:23:59,880 --> 00:24:00,240 OK. 1186 00:24:00,240 --> 00:24:01,520 A good LinkedIn profile. 1187 00:24:01,520 --> 00:24:01,880 Oh yeah. 1188 00:24:01,880 --> 00:24:02,440 LinkedIn. 1189 00:24:02,440 --> 00:24:03,600 You got to have a good LinkedIn. 1190 00:24:03,600 --> 00:24:05,720 So important for professional networking. 1191 00:24:05,720 --> 00:24:07,040 It's where the clients are. 1192 00:24:07,040 --> 00:24:08,520 And what about social media. 1193 00:24:08,520 --> 00:24:10,520 Oh social media is huge. 1194 00:24:10,520 --> 00:24:12,800 Should video editors be using social media. 1195 00:24:12,800 --> 00:24:13,800 Absolutely. 1196 00:24:13,800 --> 00:24:15,320 What platforms should they focus on. 1197 00:24:15,320 --> 00:24:16,080 Instagram. 1198 00:24:16,080 --> 00:24:16,560 OK. 1199 00:24:16,560 --> 00:24:17,800 Twitter. 1200 00:24:17,800 --> 00:24:18,880 Facebook. 1201 00:24:18,880 --> 00:24:20,080 Even TikTok. 1202 00:24:20,080 --> 00:24:21,000 Even TikTok. 1203 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:21,480 OK. 1204 00:24:21,480 --> 00:24:23,840 It's all about connecting with people. 1205 00:24:23,840 --> 00:24:24,720 Sharing your work. 1206 00:24:24,720 --> 00:24:25,640 Sharing your work. 1207 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:26,000 Yeah. 1208 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,120 Showing off your skills. 1209 00:24:27,120 --> 00:24:28,080 Stilling off your skills. 1210 00:24:28,080 --> 00:24:29,120 Building that community. 1211 00:24:29,120 --> 00:24:30,520 Building relationships. 1212 00:24:30,520 --> 00:24:32,160 It's all about being visible. 1213 00:24:32,160 --> 00:24:32,880 Yeah. 1214 00:24:32,880 --> 00:24:35,160 Making it easy for people to find you. 1215 00:24:35,160 --> 00:24:36,360 So they can hire you. 1216 00:24:36,360 --> 00:24:37,200 Exactly. 1217 00:24:37,200 --> 00:24:38,560 But don't underestimate. 1218 00:24:38,560 --> 00:24:39,920 Offline networking. 1219 00:24:39,920 --> 00:24:40,960 Offline networking. 1220 00:24:40,960 --> 00:24:42,040 Still matters. 1221 00:24:42,040 --> 00:24:43,200 It still matters. 1222 00:24:43,200 --> 00:24:45,080 Yeah. Go to events. 1223 00:24:45,080 --> 00:24:46,680 Meet other editors. 1224 00:24:46,680 --> 00:24:48,320 Collaborate on projects. 1225 00:24:48,320 --> 00:24:48,960 Yeah. 1226 00:24:48,960 --> 00:24:50,320 Build those relationships. 1227 00:24:50,320 --> 00:24:52,000 It's not just about competition. 1228 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,200 No. 1229 00:24:52,200 --> 00:24:53,000 It's about community. 1230 00:24:53,000 --> 00:24:54,400 It's about supporting each other. 1231 00:24:54,400 --> 00:24:54,960 Yeah. 1232 00:24:54,960 --> 00:24:56,000 We're all in this together. 1233 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:56,680 We are. 1234 00:24:56,680 --> 00:24:56,960 All right. 1235 00:24:56,960 --> 00:24:57,680 So to wrap up. 1236 00:24:57,680 --> 00:24:58,800 To sum it all up. 1237 00:24:58,800 --> 00:25:00,360 This incredible deep dive. 1238 00:25:00,360 --> 00:25:01,000 Yeah. 1239 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:03,320 A video editing side hustle. 1240 00:25:03,320 --> 00:25:04,400 It can be legit. 1241 00:25:04,400 --> 00:25:05,640 Can be a legit way. 1242 00:25:05,640 --> 00:25:07,200 To make extra cash. 1243 00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:08,240 To make extra cash. 1244 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:10,040 Or even a full time income. 1245 00:25:10,040 --> 00:25:12,000 Or even replace your full time income. 1246 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,160 If you're willing to put in the work. 1247 00:25:14,160 --> 00:25:16,480 We uncovered so many valuable insights. 1248 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:17,120 Just. 1249 00:25:17,120 --> 00:25:18,760 From Dan Corsby's experience. 1250 00:25:18,760 --> 00:25:20,840 Real world experience. 1251 00:25:20,840 --> 00:25:22,600 We talked about finding clients. 1252 00:25:22,600 --> 00:25:23,800 Setting rates. 1253 00:25:23,800 --> 00:25:24,720 Nitching down. 1254 00:25:24,720 --> 00:25:26,000 Scaling up. 1255 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,040 Managing finances. 1256 00:25:27,040 --> 00:25:28,120 Shaying up to date. 1257 00:25:28,120 --> 00:25:29,960 Building a strong online presence. 1258 00:25:29,960 --> 00:25:31,320 All the things. 1259 00:25:31,320 --> 00:25:33,040 We hope that this has inspired you. 1260 00:25:33,040 --> 00:25:33,680 Yes. 1261 00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:34,200 The listener. 1262 00:25:34,200 --> 00:25:34,920 The listener. 1263 00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:37,320 To explore your own side hustle potential. 1264 00:25:37,320 --> 00:25:38,920 To chase your dreams. 1265 00:25:38,920 --> 00:25:39,960 What are you waiting for? 1266 00:25:39,960 --> 00:25:41,360 Take that first step. 1267 00:25:41,360 --> 00:25:42,600 Thanks for joining us. 1268 00:25:42,600 --> 00:25:43,440 It's been a pleasure. 1269 00:25:43,440 --> 00:25:44,680 On this deep dive. 1270 00:25:44,680 --> 00:25:45,320 Deep dive. 1271 00:25:45,320 --> 00:25:46,520 We'll catch you next time. 1272 00:25:46,520 --> 00:25:47,840 For another adventure. 1273 00:25:47,840 --> 00:25:49,720 For another fascinating exploration. 1274 00:25:49,720 --> 00:25:50,520 Figure in the lay. 1275 00:25:50,520 --> 00:25:52,000 Of a trending topic. 1276 00:25:52,000 --> 00:26:11,960 We'll see you then then.