Topics discussed include the value of editors, building a business in the editing economy, marketing strategies for editors, finding clients through word of mouth, pricing psychology, niche editing, branding, underpaid editors, and the business side of editing.
Editors should focus on building strong relationships with content creators and advocate for their value to secure long-term clients.
Editors need to actively market themselves and showcase their skills and abilities to potential clients in addition to being great editors.
Deep dives
The Importance of Building Relationships with Content Creators
One key insight from the podcast is that editors should focus on building strong relationships with content creators. By becoming an asset rather than just an editor, they can ask for anything and advocate for their value. Good clients are experienced, have systems in place, and value the editor's contribution. Editors should aim to find long-term clients who recognize their worth and provide opportunities for growth.
Navigating the Editing Economy
The podcast discusses the evolving editing economy and the growing demand for editors. There are various ways editors can navigate the industry, such as freelancing on platforms like Upwork, creating their own editing agency, or specializing in niche editing skills. The key is to hone their craft, refine their skills, and develop a clear focus on the type of editing work they want to pursue.
The Importance of Marketing Yourself as an Editor
The podcast highlights the significance of marketing oneself as an editor. Editors need to showcase their abilities, skills, and value to potential clients. Being a great editor is not enough; editors also need to be great marketers. They should actively promote themselves, share their work examples, and demonstrate how they can enhance a client's content and business.
Understanding Pricing and Negotiating as an Editor
The podcast delves into the topic of pricing and negotiation for editors. Editors should determine their worth and price their services based on the value they bring to the client's business. It is important to have open discussions about rates, incentives, and long-term partnerships. Negotiation skills and the ability to communicate the value of their work are crucial for editors in maximizing their income potential.
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0:00 - How Valuable Is An Editor?
1:12 - Build Your Business In The "Editing Economy"
5:25 - Good Editors Need To Be Good Marketers
7:08 - Use Riverside
8:22 - How To Put Yourself Out There
12:35 - How To DOUBLE YOUR PRICE As An Editor
13:44 - Advice for Middle Class Editors
15:23 - A Good Client vs. A Bad Client
17:29 - How to Ask for Ad Revenue Share
20:45 - The PROS of Leaving Your Client
24:34 - Editors Are Actually Creative Assistants
27:20 - Why Are Editors Becoming Creators?
29:27 - Why Becoming A Niche Editor Is Smart
30:54 - Why Short-Form Content Is A New Playground
32:40 - How Ed and Jordan Want To Niche Down
36:20 - Why Do Creators Pay Their Editors So Little?
38:20 - Ed's Keys to Make Yourself A Better Business Person
Hosts: @HillierSmith @JordanOrme
Editor: @TysonPellegrini
Intro Editor: @TonyStoodios
Executive Producer: Vishnu Vallabhaneni
Producer: @AshleyJWoods
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Additional music thanks to AllttA
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The Editing Economy and the Creator Economy are rapidly changing ecosystems, and while the importance of good editors has risen, their monetary value has not. In this episode, Hayden Hillier Smith and Jordan Orme speak to @FilmBooth aka Ed Lawrence on how editors can scale their businesses, participate in ad revenue share, and make more money at their craft.
As these ecosystems undergo swift changes, the significance of proficient editors remains paramount, yet the commensurate financial recognition lags. In this enlightening episode, join Hayden Hillier Smith and Jordan Orme as they engage in a compelling conversation with Film Booth, renowned as Ed Lawrence. Discover invaluable insights into empowering editors with strategies to magnify their enterprises, partake in lucrative ad revenue sharing models, and ultimately amplify their earnings within their artistic endeavors. Don't miss this opportunity to unravel the secrets of thriving in the contemporary editing landscape, bolstering your business acumen, and capitalizing on the evolving digital terrain.
The trio addresses the burgeoning "editing economy", pinpointing the escalating demand for video editors and the challenge of distinguishing oneself in a packed marketplace. They traverse topics from diverse monetization strategies, such as freelancing on platforms like Upwork to pioneering elite agencies, to the art of adept self-marketing for editors. Critical emphasis is laid on the display of sample edits and harnessing the potential of platforms like YouTube and Instagram. They also unpack the nuanced relationship dynamics between editors and content creators, championing revenue sharing as an incentive for perpetual skill enhancement and the merits of enduring collaborative bonds. The discourse expands to touch upon the multifaceted roles of contemporary editors, spanning from technical mastery to visionary creative direction. Thumbnail design in digital media, the advantages of onboarding local videographers, and the evolution of editors to creators are probed in depth. Other aspects like striking a balance between individual passion and industry commitment, the cutthroat competitive nature of video editing, the allure and challenges of short-form video on platforms like TikTok, and the business complexities where view counts don't directly translate to success are also explored. This episode is a reservoir of insights for video editors and filmmakers in 2023 eager to grasp the industry's pulse.
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