How I Made £500 in 15 Minutes (And Why Not to Charge Hourly)
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Are you still charging clients by the hour for your video editing skills, and wondering why your earnings hit a ceiling? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, discover why sticking to hourly rates is holding you back and how switching to premium day rates could completely transform your freelance income and client relationships. If you’ve ever wanted to work with top-tier clients, charge what you’re worth, and finally break free from the stress of patchy portfolios, this episode speaks directly to you.
By listening, you'll learn the advantages of value-based pricing over time-based, how to position yourself as a trusted partner (not just a service provider), and the one key strategy to land premium video editing clients without needing a massive portfolio. Get practical, real-world insights from an Emmy-nominated editor who has worked with BBC, CNN, and more—and start building a roadmap to higher rates, client trust, and consistent work.
Timestamps:
[00:00:00 ] Day Rates vs Hourly Rates in Video Editing
[00:01:43 ] Client Expectations and Availability
[00:03:14 ] Why Hourly Rates Punish Expertise
[00:05:02 ] Value Pricing: Certainty and Trust
[00:07:35 ] Building Trust When You Have No Portfolio
[00:09:37 ] Partnering With Clients for Premium Rates
[00:11:16 ] Becoming an Indispensable Asset
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