How I Completely Transformed my Video Business.

[@Cadence24]

lets say I like to shoot product videos and promotional videos for business, and Im a begginer and I dont have clients, but I did some work for myself and I know what I like and dont like, I should turn down jobs that I dont want to shoot at the begining ? or should I take whatever I can and after a while I should turn down jobs and starts make an identity to my brand and what my speciality is ?

[@danielschiffer]

It will vary for every person depending on their financial situation and a variety of other factors. If you need the money to live and pay expenses, I don’t recommend turning down work, just for the sake of it. If the work is unrelated to what you want to do, you can (and maybe should) still do it on the side without incorporating it as part of your brand. For myself, I was frugal enough with money that I got to a point where I could afford to pay bills and live for a bit while turning down work I didn’t want to do. I instead spent that extra time creating spec work and putting out pieces that reflected the type of jobs I wanted to get. After doing that for a little while, it paid off tremendously as word of mouth took its course and brands started reaching out to me for product commercials. For a long time while I was trying to grow my business in marketing oriented content, I did a lot of real estate videos on the side. I never put the real estate videos on my portfolio but it was good consistent money until I had saved up enough to fully dive into what I wanted to pursue. Hope this helps!

[@Cadence24]

@@danielschiffer its really helpul, thanks a lot, and not just for that comment, for everything, you are really inspiring.

[@Networkforchristtv]

@@danielschiffer this is really helpful

[@arjun-kz2gu]

@@danielschiffer that is totally relatable and helpful.

[@RyanFila]

Who ever reads this please know: You have so much potential inside you. You are beautiful and strong. Have a wonderful day ❤️. Much love!🙏🏽

[@indymogul]

Thanks for this Daniel! You're an inspiration 🙌

[@danielschiffer]

Right back at you!

[@SesmarCz]

Tip #3 was actually the game-changer for me. Since I started to think about video production I was quite surprised how many people are already in the field and it somehow hit me to think that it's some kind of competition (exactly what you said - more work they have means less work for me). It took me a while to realize that I should change my attitude so I approached one local videomaker with offer of helping him. Turned out he would love to colaborate and tomorrow I start my first project. So thank you for saying this loud!

[@vinceopra]

I've been following your journey since early 2017 and it's amazing to see how far you've come Daniel! You're truly an inspiration for all creatives. Thanks for everything you do!

[@danielschiffer]

Thanks for joining the journey and the support!

[@BryanFrancisco]

100% agree with everything you said in this video! Everything started lining up better for me once i focused on what I really wanted to do

[@one5films]

This is what I need to do!

[@jayakroyd3974]

Bro love your videos too man beast 👌🏽🤙🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Ryan_Mikael]

Same here !

[@jakeleuzzi4853]

Speaking of transforming your business. You actually inspired me to create my own digital content creation company! I am currently doing it full time and couldnt be happier with my life. Thank you so much for being an educator and inspiration to the mass community

[@danielschiffer]

That's great to hear 😊 Thanks for watching, hope I can continue to to help/inspire you!

[@Ryan_Mikael]

That’s soo good man ! I’m doing the same here ! You got my support

[@effectiveidiots5858]

Need some help? We're looking for extra work lol

[@BlakeDavis42]

I'm glad you actually countered the gear doesn't matter point. Maybe as a hobby yes, but a business, you're right, investing money and into your gear and business will help your business grow and scale.

[@StephanEilert]

absolutely! Gear does matter but it doesnt mean you work will be better, you need to know how to use it unless its just wasted money.

[@danielschiffer]

Totally! I think the expression “gear doesn’t matter” gets misunderstood. When people say that, it’s just a quicker way of saying, “you don’t need expensive, high grade equipment to make good films”. But as you said, like in any business, it’s important to invest back into it when/where necessary. Thanks for watching, and for the comment! 👏

[@VipinnSwetika]

@@danielschiffer Yes Daniel you're right..... as content creators we just need to level up our skills and ourselves too..... In that process you definitely need to refine and update your arsenal time to time..... and I'm waiting for your reply for my comment bro :)

[@FreelanceTripper]

Everything on Timeline:💻 1:06 - No Longer "Jack-Of-All-Trades" 2:52 - Done begging for work 6:13 - Everyone can win

[@MariusIhlar]

thanks!

[@MaximumDiver]

The two best words in your talk: "Underpromise" and "Overdeliver". Love it. Thanks so much for these pieces of advices :)

[@Ryan_Mikael]

So useful and helpful ! Especially since I’m recently starting out

[@phucmapvlog]

#3 holds a lot of truth in the KZbin world as well. Instead of competing with people in my niche, I just collabbed with all of them instead. The benefits definitely showed.

[@Ryan_Mikael]

That is so true !!! It’s not about competing, it’s about helping each other grow

[@TheProVideo]

9 years ago I started Watching car Videos on KZbin channel and i was a House painter and that time . I decided to be Automative Videographer . I made handmade Slider and start bought Canon 650D with kit lens and start filming my own car , second video i shot for tuning company and that video was my first visit card for next Commercial video for Chevrolet. After 4 year i moved to USA and started everything again.at the end , now i am working with Wheels’s company and i am professional Automotive Videographer based in LA. For immigrants to learn language , find a clients , make a videos for them and be successful it’s difficult as you know. Find your identity, thats a main key.

[@edgarbraithwaite]

Making videos for my clothing brand and then people dancing send me on my way clients, my current client is launching a coffee brand here in the US, we r from the same salsa community and after he saw my previous videos for months he gave me the opportunity to do some reels for his new project, annndddd....that's how I found YOU! because I didn't have any idea of how to make product videos but I knew I would learned fast. You are so far the best, doing it, inspiring and giving away tips like we all should. Thank you!!! and u r right about other people's work, we have to get better each time and also always always be honest with the client.

[@darwishduja536]

Man this guy just kills it telling you what you need and nothing but you don’t need

[@edwardleefilms]

I love this dude. Thank you so much for posting this for us man! I feel like lately all I have been seeing from my favorite KZbinrs have been trends. It's really refreshing to watch this video where you just sit down and share a story and advice with us

[@adnan_velic]

Thank you for making this! I personally specialize in drone videography and have been since the beginning. I have declined weddings, and things I just don’t want to do. What I will make sure I do is improve the quality of my work. The beauty with video is that it gets seen and works for you non stop like a mini ad agency 👍🏻

[@brycequerubin9333]

As a Business major currently in school and also an amateur videographer/photographer, this video is church to me. YES DANIEL

[@RyanFila]

Hey that’s exactly how I got here! Finance major, and started learning video on KZbin University! 😂

[@RyanFila]

Keep grinding mate!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Improving your skills, Opening Connections & Overdelivering is where its at!! So many times they pop back up 5 yrs later with something you would have never expected. Keep it up man!

[@jennieanddavis]

Hey man - enjoyed your channel for a while now! It’s shocking how many similar lessons we’ve learned/shared with our woodworking business. Great stuff, keep it up!

[@elsiecopley3057]

Daniel Schiffer for president!!!!!!! You are simply amazing.. I have binge watched your videos and for an up and coming creator, you are such an inspiration. Thank you!

[@alex_lionspaw]

I think the success of your channel is the value it provides. I come back from time to time to revisit your videos and watch them from different perspective with more knowledge in my bag now and see even more details I didn't pay attention to before. The content is so clear, structured and valuable that it makes it easy to watch and digest. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@lukemayer8608]

This is the content I personally need to see! I started my freelance business about 7 months ago and have gotten some clients but it's come to a halt. I'm not sure how to get my next client as cold outreach has been hopeless, especially with covid. Thanks for always posting helpful content! You're a huge inspiration to my path on this freelancing road.

[@adnananwar8758]

The channel where i feel i am not wasting any of my valuble time on this never ending social media. “Daniel schiffer” Thanks for the motivation and your encouragement hope i can work with you

[@SENSEIJASON]

I'm not even a cinematic channel, yet I still find so much value in general for improving my overall channel. Thank you Daniel, well prepared and hands down one of the most valuable creators on this platform that are really contributing to society! Keep it up! -Jason

[@danielschiffer]

I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@saharapanda]

I've been binging your videos since last night. I'm obsessed. SOOOO helpful!! 😍

[@danielschiffer]

Yay! Thank you!

[@bradpaulp]

I use epidemic 100% of the time for commercial projects. It is the BOMB DOT COM, selection and copyright clearing. The best.

[@davidvesseur2161]

I love what you said about networking. I can't count how many times I've been looking for someone to do a job, and they are too busy but happily refer onto another business that they trust. Their trust and recommendation is as good as them themselves doing the job in my opinion. If you're good enough to be recommended by another respected person in the industry, then it's clear they respect you...

[@johniscatholic]

Daniel is the BEST at business advice! He’s so to the point and provides so much value! Would love more of these videos Daniel!

[@matthew-schumacher]

"If you view everyone else in your field as your enemy, all you’re doing is alienating yourself and closing doors." DAMN did I need to hear that. This is easily my favorite video of yours, Daniel. Always love hearing your perspectives. Keep it up, dude!

[@davidwigfield2758]

Daniel man, thanks for the words of wisdom! You help sooooo many creatives including myself! I remember finding your channel 2 years ago after watching Petes video, "The King of Broll" and wanting to learn your style so bad so I could bring a unique perspective of goods and services for businesses in my area! Fast forward to today and I own a productions company creating for businesses in my area and actually showed a current client I have had for a year a video of yours for reference and have constantly been banging out videos for them! Just want you to know that your videos changed my life! Cheers brother!

[@RusticVisuals]

Super excited you made this video. I just completed my first 2 editing jobs on Fiverr, small start I know. But just getting that first job was like "Wow I'm being payed to edit, something I love to do"

[@brentos96]

Incredible info. Thank you! My wife and I are in the early early stages of saving for equipment/saving for a business emergency fund and hope to start making content in 2021 and build our videography business up. The knowledge shared from people like yourself, Jesse Driftwood, Indy Mogul, Matti, Peter M, and more are SO SO SO valuable, and mean so much to someone like my wife and I that are still in the starter phase.

[@Akashmccullum]

Daniel Schiffer Peter micknon Matty Casey Are my favorite filmmakers and a big inspiration to start my KZbin !! You guys motivate me every singe day!! 💯🔥🙏

[@leandredesimo]

Lemme go subscribe to your channel ! 🏃🏾‍♂️

[@papaattrams4077]

Peter Lindgren and James Matthews too

[@cinamatrixsent7772]

Yc imagine

[@Akashmccullum]

@@leandredesimo thanks man really appreciate that!!

[@irfanhabib346]

This is sign of humble person. What i am now as a filmmaker because of you. Thank you

[@JedEdits]

Dude I don’t think u know how much you make me strive to work harder

[@danielschiffer]

That's my goal!!

[@willsvanadventures]

Another great video! The advice about the competition is definitely a strong point. It's much better to make solid connections that create unwanted competition.

[@gersonrobles8126]

I've been thinking if I was going on the right way shooting and filming just what I like and becoming better at it, and this just confirms it. Thank you Daniel!

[@markdjolly]

Love this. Hard work + open-mindedness + kindness pays.

[@GreyLoftStudio]

This is great info and so true. Sometimes it can be hard to do all these 3 things but it's so important to find your niche, get good gear, and make friends. Thanks for sharing and reminding me how important it is to stay in my own lane!

[@ConsoleAuthority]

This dude should have a podcast ! . This guy is probably the only youtube I watch who has no bullshit approach in all of his videos . NO FILLERS.

[@TheShahed97]

This felt so real, honest and organic. Some of the best advice that really makes me think. Wow I wanna act on this ASAP. Especially point 1

[@NJTravelFilms]

THANKS DANIEL FOR INSPIRING US!! YOU ARE THE BEST! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@nikjay_music]

You make good videos too!!

[@CNoel]

This video was so helpful! I'm 14 and trying to start a KZbin channel and to do photography and cinematography, after this video I now know where to go in my future. Thanks, Daniel! I always love your videos!

[@RyanFila]

Good for you! What are you wanting to build your channel around? Any idea yet? If you’re just starting there’s another channel I think that would help you out a lot, it’s Think Media.

[@mitchmedmedia5386]

It's so awesome to see you doing well. I've followed for a while and you always seemed so genuine and you ALWAYS put out incredibly valuable content. Congrats on the success!

[@johncarambat4762]

I've been in video production for 30 years, spot on with every single thing you said in this video! Hard work= success

[@FilipeMeunier]

This is so relatable for me. You said everything about this business model. No truth is absolute. Try and fail wonderfully, then learn and do a "niche", make real connections with people work on the same field. Produce the best work and over deliver.. Guaranteed clients 😊 thanks Daniel for reassuring this actual "truth"!

[@leandredesimo]

KZbin must give you an award for all the great job you do! Thank you a lot for all the value you share with us🙏🏾

[@ReubenJohn]

Can’t tell you how much I needed this. I’ve been dwelling on this for the past 2 months and with how much I look up to you and your brand - it really helped lay out everything I feel like I’ve been caught up with. THANK YOU ✊ ✊

[@danielschiffer]

Glad I could help!

[@ReubenJohn]

@@danielschiffer absolutely brotha 💯🔥💯

[@dag221]

I like how these tips can apply to a lot of businesses and not just photography and videography. I say 'under promise and over deliver' all the time and I do custom woodworking.

[@gustavoburns2953]

Hey Daniel, I'm new at videomaking, I started just a few months ago. And I just got my first paid job. Have only and SL3 with kit lens, but hope to get growing. Just wanna say that I admire and appreciate your work, and that I began my studies in videomaking because of you. Thanks for all the content. Cheers from Brazil!

[@lilybognuda9314]

I love how honest and to the point this video is!

[@davide.barbieri]

I can very much relate with your words, so glad I'm not alone in my struggles. And I feel this is pretty much the case for the majority of the filmmakers at the beginning of their journey. Thanks for your heartfelt tips, Daniel. It's a bumpy ride, but totally worth it.

[@tumiitumeleng2740]

Bro everytime I watch a DS video I could just listen to this man for hours and intake all them gems, incredeble video as always

[@tabsdias]

I've learned so much from you- and I'm not even that much into photography/videography- you provide such practical guides and they end up being applicable in many different aspects of life (like those where we need imagination, visualisation, planning, organisation and execution- basically everywhere😂) Thanks, Daniel!

[@eduardonery3260]

Hi Daniel! You are very inspiring and focused on growing and that is very cool for the community. You are absolutely right about everything there. I work in the audiovisual for almost 7 years and I still think about my profile as a Jack of all trades. Specially at this time of pandemic is very hard to say no to any clients because im absolutely broken now. But that is the idea: find a niche. I know how to film different works and till now I cant find my own. Pubs, commercials, small and big clients... im still confused to be honest. But yeah... thank you man! Wish you the best and as you said "if you need help for your next shooting in France, let me know"

[@martincoolee]

Great for beginners to not repeat same mistakes. All mentioned shifts makes sense for me, I will think about that, as I am just starting. Thanks Daniel.

[@JordanLeeVideo]

I just want to thank you Daniel for the amount of advice, tips and encouragement you give us on a regular basis! I've been watching for a long time now and I was able to put the filmmaking skills into practice recently on a shoot, which is receiving a great response! Videos like this give me a lot of hope too, as I recently went freelance and look to build my own business. So yeah, thanks man 👍🙂

[@MamaChik]

“ If you view everyone else in your field as the enemy, effectively all you do is alienating yourself and closing doors “ -Daniel Schiffer, thanks for the quote

[@120fps]

"complacency is the greatest barrier to growth" love that!!

[@KROMAprd]

Bro I just love how straight up you are about everything. Valuable advice, just the motivation I needed during the dreary season!

[@Giordano.Gentile]

Daniel, thank you, You've inspired me a ton throughout your carrier, I see you. I feel you one hundred percent about that narrowing down on one's audience and understanding your band image is enormous, number three hits hard. I try and collaborate with creators around my area and it's like they avoid me, I hate competition, we're all equal in our journey. Hope we can connect someday brother, I'm in your corner ✌️

[@dna8269]

Love business-related videos. Thanks for this! An updated video on client pricing / negotiation would be very useful -- an often confusing area in this business that has many approaches.

[@alexciprian]

I've got to say that last tip is probably the most important and easiest to get trapped in.. I used to experience it a lot in the music scene and it became toxic af. There are people that won't always support but when we see other people succeed and move up it should make us motivated.

[@danielschiffer]

This!! It's so true, I know exactly what you're talking about. So important to grow the network and grow the industry instead of trying to tear each other down.

[@bullettin]

I used to work in TV news. As far as camera-people go, we almost all had a friendly competition going, no matter what city I was in. I realized early that the business was a small world, and the person who might be my competition today could be my co-worker or boss tomorrow. We made each other better and had to keep improving to keep up.

[@BracketReviews]

I was editing my video when your video notification popped up. I had to stop and watch. But why are some people disliking this valuable video. They are just weird for my liking!!

[@gabrielvdz]

Been following you since 2016 its crazy to see how much the content has changed, keep it up!

[@ikua786]

Hey man. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and to so many other people. Anytime I have a project that requires extra concentration and quality delivery, this is where I pick up 80% of my tips from. Keep Creating Bro, Much Love From Kenya, Africa!

[@leklasick9518]

Started our music video production early 2019 with my wife, through watching this channel and others to learn how to shoot i now get hired as DP by known directors and we get our own clients and have so far have shot over 20 music videos. When we started we only had an iphone and home made lights. We now shoot on a Sony a7sii and have professional hear (if i may say). Have few videos played on National TV. I urge folks to not take these KZbin tutorials lightly, we no longer have to worry about finance all because of them. Thank you

[@rochendlywouters9113]

Agree to everything this said here, I did that same thing" wanting to be the go to for everything" setting my self up for spesific jobs lead to more consistent work compared to trying to do everything

[@JoeClement]

Really good advice man. I'm just starting out in my content creation business and it's hard to want to follow a certain niche and create your own brand when at the beginning you don't have very much client work and can't exactly be too picky on the clients that you will get.

[@derrinrguitar8011]

You're the best, Daniel, thanks again. Kia kaha (stay strong) from New Zealand

[@sweet4nice2003]

Well said and so true Dan...the alliance of oneself is very easy when one doesn't realize to have others in ur field can actually broaden your own growth! Great advice man😀👊

[@eldraw09]

Absolutely bang on. My exact experience. I even run 2 brand names for different sectors of work eg. Weddings vs corporate/marketing. Never stop reinvesting and never stop learning 👌

[@MliDube]

That content may be confusing but it's helped me TON as a starting point, I took the advice that worked for me then went on to figure out for myself the in-between steps.

[@FrogyProd]

Ayyyyy stokked to finally be featured on the channel! Dope video man, always looking out for other film makers 👌

[@RyanFila]

That’s so dope! I’m a filmmaker🙋🏼‍♂️ 🤓

[@bringoutthegold]

Pure wisdom, man. Everything you mentioned, very well said!

[@jason230791]

I'm actually a CRM consultant , I found passion into videography and photography years ago when I traveled several times in the US .. The last few years the desire to do filmmaking increased , I made a big step this year by doing real estate photography/videography early 2020 but 3 months later, the covid slowed it down .. When I don't work I keep working on getting more skills as you can see in my KZbin channel .. The grind don't stop , and the business will be booming . I keep faith, so do you guys who're passionated into something. Stay hungry folks !

[@MateiBudes]

It's quite difficult to show work you made for clients on KZbin. Thank you so much for all the value you provide!

[@MFBMedia]

Anyone and everyone in the business needs to watch this video. It's ridiculously relatable 👏

[@GeneSizemorePhotography]

Daniel, I agree with everything you said in this video. To my 50 year old self, this all seems like common sense.... but in my 20's, I didn't get it. I am so impressed with how successful you have been so early in life, and its clear that you worked really hard to get where you are. Having been forced into an abrupt career change....i've been taking a life long love for photography and expanding into video. It's fun, and rewarding....but lots of new learning....and mindsets. I find myself often looking up to you, and relying on your content to help me navigate through some very unfamiliar waters. I can't tell you how much it means to me that you choose to take extra time and share your knowledge with others.... few understand that this in and of itself is a task...one that you are an expert at as well. I don't have much to offer you in exchange for your time....but i've often felt that the best way I c an pay you back is to keep plugging away, not giving up, and work to become someone that can one day return your time investment in some meaningful way. Thank you Daniel, you are the man!!!

[@JeffStrawBranding]

Another inspiring video. Thanks for sharing about your process, your business, and your creativity. You rock Daniel!!

[@speliotis]

Alway good to see & hear from you Daniel....

[@VinceLymburn]

Great tips here, Daniel. Loved your last one on making connections. As a freelancer myself, it's hard to not see other people as competition. Its something I really have to work on!

[@michaelguinto4175]

Thanks for this man! I still watch your old business related videos

[@CreativeRyan]

Sheesh, 1 of the best videos for somebody to hear! GEMS!

[@orinorio1]

Great video. Was good of you to post in No Small creators. I have always liked your videos as i feel each one is to teach or show something. I feel that other youtubers just talk about being a KZbinr a vlogger. That's great if that is what you want to be but that don't make money or pay the bills and its really difficult to break into that. For those who want to get client work then your videos is the one to watch.

[@RyanFila]

Daniel does a great job of creating content to help small videographers for sure! That was how I found him!

[@thesud7]

one of the smoothes epidemic sound plugs - or plugs in general - i have seen in a while! thank you for all the content

[@danielschiffer]

Thank you!!!

[@nevillebetty]

Wow!! this video is so good I had to watch it twice. Its like you went into my mind and spoke about everything I am thinking. I have just started my journey and most of what i learn is from you guys. Motivational and inspiring.....big up!!! 👍🏽

[@nevillebetty]

Oh my channel name is Property Viewers. Love from Jamaica ❤️

[@vitorabrantes5814]

Great video, you always find a way to inspire us each time. Never change dude. Next time try to include a "beginner gear must have" or "cheaps cameras to start". Thank you and greetings from Brazil.

[@nessaelessar]

Wise words. Pretty much what I've learned in the last two years. Thank you for sharing!

[@robertrazenberger9469]

I totally agree to you, in all what you say..... thanks for this video and all these hints.

[@gionedasilva]

Hi Daniel, thank you so much for this man. Love what you are doing and how you are always so willing to share your knowledge and experiences. Your take on career and progression is spot on! Keep it up! 🙏🏾

[@HappyAlen]

I think people tend to become jacks of all trades when they try a lot of things they like, especially if those things are related business-wise. It takes trying a lot of different things to find what you love but I 100% agree, your work is a part of your identity.

[@77jairomorales]

What a great way to look at the business aspect of this creative field! Appreciate the knowledge you share and continue to inspire through this videos! Your awsome mam! 💯🔥💯

[@jamesbones626]

THANK YOU! You would be surprised as to how many people I "looked up to" when starting in video that I tried getting simple help from that blew me off because they were "so much better than me" and didnt want to help.

[@maynamibpix6800]

Thanks a lot and hearing that from you makes lots of sense on how you approach things and good for new youtubers.

[@alvisberzins6906]

You are LEGEND man. I really love your stuff and it made me buy my own camera.

[@ColeDeRuse]

Whaddup ColorFinale Gang! If you know, you know. Thanks for sharing this bro. Very helpful.

[@piperski_blavor]

Always something smart to say! Thanks, man. It is nice that you are sharing your experience with us...

[@arvee.abanes]

From editing tutorials to business mindsets, you've grown really big, Daniel!

[@Khajakkodian]

Daniel you're an inspiration. I will learn a lot from you. Thank you and all the best.

[@Thegadgetdad]

Listen man! You are good at what you do lol! Thank for the mindset shifts ...good luck to everyone starting a channel.