Videography Academy

A step-by-step guide on what to do if you have a full time job but want to get started in videography.. part of the Videography Business Blueprint Series

Topics discussed:

• Understanding your schedule

• Finding clients

• Importance of saving up

• Making a simple business plan

• Goals of growth & strategic partnerships

It's a fact that we sometimes get upset and take things personally. This is counterproductive to your business. In this episode, Henry Finn shows how to overcome this as soon as possible! Topics discussed:

• Are your clients deliberately trying to upset you?
• Taking ultimate responsibility over the situation
• Educating your clients and communicating with a positive attitude
• Keeping a paper trail
• Think with a BUSINESS mindset!
• How to convey your value to your client

Hellooooooooo!!!!

This episode is a very special announcement.. the hundred dollar challenge!

I am releasing pre-sales on my new course, which is the ultimate videography business blueprint. You can see it at www.videographybusinessblueprint.com

The deal is over $5,000 worth of value for... $100!

Yes you read that right, the reason why I am calling this the $100 challenge is I am challenging you to kickstart/upgrade your business, and if I can't do it for $100 then I will give you back $100 no questions asked.

Now this is only for VA Insiders, because the pre-sale is normally $500.

So if you're not already on it, head on over to www.videographyacademy.com and make sure you sign up for the newsletter because the insiders are getting the special discount code that knocks off $400 from the course!

Listen to the episode to find out what it's all about!

Everybody experiences scope creep at some point in their career. What is it, and how do you manage it? In this episode, Henry explains this phenomenon in the context of videography and provides actionable strategies to avoid it. Topics discussed:

• Client perceptions
• Understanding your client and their needs
• Getting everything in writing
• Defining the deliverables

It's no secret that editing is time consuming. You want to hand off the editing to free up your time, but your projects are low budget. What can you do?! In this episode, Henry Finn talks about hiring and managing remote and local editors, as well as providing an alternative and holistic way to approach this problem. Topics discussed:

• Outsourcing to remote editors
• Managing and directing people
• Outsourcing to local editors
• Step-by-step hiring process
• Alternative approaches

Are you ready to take on high end clients and big productions? Are you sure? In this episode, Henry Finn discusses the reality of working with big brand clients/agencies and also details actionable steps toward accessing these clients. Topics discussed:

• Differences between small and large scale productions
• Skills required for commercial work
• Focusing on the journey at every level
• Building relationships with big brand clients/agencies

It's cheaper to get an existing client to pay more than it is to get a new client. In this episode, Henry Finn shares some golden tips to maximise your existing client relationships. Topics discussed:

• Psychology of client management
• Outgrowing your clients
• How to increase your perceived value
• Importance of valuing yourself
• Negotiation script

Many people focus on that big dollar figure when undertaking a videography gig. But how much of it do you really get to keep? In this episode, Henry Finn discusses the importance of focusing on the profit margin rather than the gross figure, backed up by examples from his personal career. Topics discussed:

• Profit margins
• Time/effort vs cost
• Keeping your options open
• Personal case studies

There are highs and lows in freelance work, no matter what level you're at in your business. In this episode, Henry Finn shares some key points for managing the lows and shares his personal experiences and current goals. Topics discussed:

• Differences between types of freelancers
• Problems with relying on referrals
• Importance of networking, prospecting and pitching
• Going solo vs delegating work
• List of things to consider for your own business

In this episode Henry Finn talks about how to secure a consistent income stream without working for somebody else. Whether you are a beginner videographer or a seasoned professional, finding and securing repeat business can be challenging. It's all about learning to focus on specific targets and defining a business model. Topics discussed:

• Dominating one niche at a time
• Defining a menu of services
• Personal experiences working for other people
• Consistent referrals by partnering with other vendors