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He Built A $600,000 One Person Business (with video editing) | Starter Story

Aug 1, 2025
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Scott Millard
Scott Millard is a freelance video editor who transformed his passion into a $600,000 one-person business, primarily serving B2B SaaS companies with short animated videos. He shares his journey from freelancing to a thriving company, hitting $50,000 a month in just a year. Scott emphasizes the power of productized services over hourly rates, the intricacies of cold outreach for client acquisition, and the significance of niche marketing. He also offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to turn their skills into a successful venture.
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ANECDOTE

Scott's Early Career Path

  • Scott Millard shared how he dropped out of college after two months to pursue a business opportunity and learned practical skills like networking and customer service on the job.
  • Despite being broke initially, these experiences helped him build a foundation for his current video editing business.
INSIGHT

Abundance Mindset Shift

  • Moving from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset was key for Scott's business growth.
  • Utilizing existing resources fully changed the entire game for him.
ADVICE

Build Audience Then Sell

  • Build your audience by posting educational, consistent content daily on social media about your skill.
  • Once established, start selling a productized service with clear packages tailored to client needs.
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