How to get bigger clients? - Production Company Advice

[@KaiCreative]

Great Advice! For me personally I started working in video production, animation and special effects as a hobby. Nobody was paying me to spend hours and hours to do it, I just enjoyed creating a visually pleasing piece and watching the reactions of those who watched it back. When I started doing it as freelance work I was getting paid very little, but I kept putting as much time and effort into it as I could, I didn't count the cost, I just made it as awesome as my abilities at that time would allow me, so I was constantly doing more than what I was being paid for adding as much value to the content as possible. Eventually people take notice, companies take notice and it's up to you to grow your business mindset, find out what your market value is, what your competitors are charging, the rent cost of your kit, etc, and start to negotiate your way up higher. We all have to make a living at the end of the day, but what I have found is that by working hard on yourself and your skills and having a passion for what you do eventually those bigger clients will come to you... Success is not something you pursue... it's something you attract, by the person you become.. (JR)

[@simeonquarrie]

Kai Creative this comment is a MUST READ! So so true! Thank you for sharing it. I totally agree. Don't underestimate self development

[@ajayshakti5818]

I want to make a video ..so any company which is work professionally video making..

[@mikojYT]

This is one of the most practical videos on the subject out there. Clear and straight to the point with proper examples. Great work!

[@simeonquarrie]

Thank you so much. I’ve kind of got caught up in the day to day hustle. I need to try and create more content

[@mikojYT]

Will be waiting! Cheers

[@ilikebonojo]

You've got an amazing channel, great advise since i've just started my video production company! Rooting for you to go big/win , you deserve it

[@MattCassCook]

Nice advice man. No crap, just straight to the point. Appreciate the video 👍🏻

[@simeonquarrie]

Thanks. Let me know if there is anything else’s you are hoping to understand better. Sim

[@camicees]

Such useful advice Thanks!

[@focalgain]

Thank you Simeon for this informative video. I subscribed to your channel and am very excited to check out your other talks. Definitely sharing this with my friends

[@tonybanks8211]

I absolutely stumbled into creating videos three weeks ago and I love it. For me it's tough because I am self teaching myself. I've always been a good artist, and what I've found (While creating these videos) is that, my artistic background shines through. Thank you for making this video...it really helped me more than you'll ever know.

[@kreativekraal]

Hey Simeon. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I keep coming back to your channel hoping that I will find something new. Please post 1 video atleast once a month, just to keep some of us motivated. I've started with with weddings now am doing commercial and real estate and I have 2 more guys on my team. Your videos always keep me going. Much LOVE ❤️ from South Africa.

[@simeonquarrie]

Thank you! I’ll definitely see what I can do! Thanks for the love.

[@ivansmith4288]

Hi.. great advice, I seem to be doing what you said unknowingly, so that's pleased me. Learned some tips too on this video.

[@4CamResMultiMedia]

Great advice, I will start creating big projects on my own with own money and time to show big companies that I can do big projects

[@SanAntonio-]

Just stumbled across your channel and I love all of your advice! I'm moving to a city 4 hours away from my hometown and to keep my clients I am investing in a good friend to help me stay in business when I'm gone. So I'm pretty much making him part of my company and it's my first time doing something like that and your advice is exceptional!

[@simeonquarrie]

Adrian Mendoza I'm so pleased! Good luck! You are on your way!

[@TheBayley93]

Thanks this video was helpful, even indirectly answered some of the other questions that I had.

[@steadiknight_]

Really amazing points here Simeon. Specially towards the end. Small projects = small clients. Would love to see a video about budgets and the conversation you have with the client as its such a touchy subject at times. The whole under promise over deliver thing etc..

[@simeonquarrie]

Stephan Knight hey mate, duly noted! 👍🏽

[@SpacemonkeyProductions]

Hello there. I just discovered your page today and saw a couple of videos and I love it! Im not sure why you started making videos like this in the first place but I thank you for doing so. I especially love that your based in London, I freaking LOVE London. Your videos are very informative, and look very good. Keep up the awesome work, I hope to work with you on a project someday.

[@Markchristiankc]

Thank you so much for the advice! Really helped with some thoughts I had :)

[@simeonquarrie]

Mark-Christian Killick-Calver that’s great! Keep going!

[@benkamakorewa5814]

Trust is everything. Stuff we all know, but to hear it again like this is refreshing.

[@simeonquarrie]

Ben Kamakorewa yes simple but often harder to build than we realise

[@bowermasterproductions]

Excellent point regarding being passionate and choosing passionate clients, but also being aware of who those clients are. Thank you for this content.

[@simeonquarrie]

Bowermaster Productions thanks for leaving a comment

[@storiaphotovideo1374]

Nice video. Inspirational

[@JAYFULFILMZ]

Dropping pure jewels with this one bro! Thanks a lot! I’ve been shooting for 8 years this year & the highest I’ve been paid is $1000 for a shoot!

[@simeonquarrie]

JAYFUL its a mental ceiling. You can punch through. But remember, you can’t get different results unless you do something differently. Start by giving clients 3 options, put the lowest option at $999, the next at $1475 and the next at $2100. A large portion should take the $1475 version. - also look create case studies that show value way beyond $1000

[@framewavemedia4831]

What is the camera you're using for this shoot?

[@alan419barriga]

Can you tell us what type of camera are you using?

[@simeonquarrie]

I'd love your thoughts on the video. Do you have any questions or advice?

[@PhilippMulterer]

You have so cool camera equipment would be a dream to work with that!!

[@simeonquarrie]

Philipp Multerer yes I'm lucky but it grows over time and equipment isn't as important as you'd think

[@olamfilms]

I just subscribed! Thanks for making these videos

[@FahadKahut]

Hello Simeon, most of what you have said helped me in understanding of taking next steps, but I'd really appreciate if you could spend some more time in explain the ideas to approach the big clients with the confidence that they wont outright reject me knowing that they have better options than me. The only way I can click I believe if I offer best service with cheaper value, however, I really dont know or shall I say lack the confidence in approaching the clients in the first place.. What should I say when I first speak to them? To whom should I ask to speak to me? What if my emails are not answered, direct calls would be ok? I know these are lengthy questions, apologize in advance.

[@tjlyricz4730]

Hey Simenon, I've recently started a production company, I started it with a partner who over time just wasn't putting in near as much work as I was and as a result of me voicing my frustrations, he has gone his own way, ( without any notice) I was the one doing handling all the clients and all the creative ideas, he just helped with editing and shooting, so it's really me the clients look to in order to carry out the job, but I just wanted some advice one how I should go about looking for employes as I really need an editor now and someone who is as passionate as me and as hungry and honest

[@MichaelBouhnikProductions]

tj lyricz we can edit stuff for you if you need it :)

[@fullclipfilms2587]

Perhaps the editor felt he wasn't valued, like u said, "he just shoot and edit which is the hardest part" we might have to look inwardly.

[@SohelShaikh-em2dw]

Thank you for such a great advice Simeon. I am a recent graduate and i want to start my own production house, targeting weddings, corporate events, ads, short films and gradually as the business grows i wanna do documentries and movies. I would like to know what pricing strategy should one adopt initially so that clients find my services reasonable and i can also manage my team efficiently.

[@arturocarranza2204]

long story short: learn, apply, improve repeat.

[@mygreengene]

Do you still do photography... I love some of your wedding photography back then.. hope to see more videos in this regards.

[@simeonquarrie]

MyGREEN GENE ok I'll try and get some wedding work from the archive. We've got a few hidden away.

[@simeonquarrie]

MyGREEN GENE ok I'll try and get some wedding work from the archive. We've got a few hidden away.

[@JLCProductionstudios2017]

Wow I have to ask, How did you make the opening to this? I just love it so much!

[@johnkelly8009]

Great thoughts, Simeon. Having just set up my production company this year, I’m trying to work up a portfolio of projects (small budget or non-funded) to show the kind of work I can do. Would you suggest finding companies and offering to make content for them, or would you suggest making content without attaching a brand that conveys the concept and feel of what you want?

[@bijuphilipjacob2961]

Love your ideas Simeon...well worded thoughts and sounds straight from the heart with experience...just a piece of thought from my end...the very fact that you make these you tube videos implicate that you want a larger network...then why don't we the subscribers and you and your team get to meet each other face-to -face at some point soon. I don't know how and where but then if we have the interest, anything is possible over a discussion...what do you think?

[@simeonquarrie]

I love your thinking Biju! Thank you for the comments and the idea. Definitely something that would make a lot of sense, especially as the numbers grow. Contact me through vivida.co.uk

[@jackbrookes3402]

When hiring, what do you look for. ie, age, experience, qualification etc?

[@simeonquarrie]

Jack Brookes definitely look at the video on building a production company that I posted a few weeks back. Some of my thought are there. I personally prefer experience. Age isn't a factor.

[@jackbrookes3402]

Thank you.

[@bobbypitts]

Love your shirt. What brand is it?

[@simeonquarrie]

Bobby Pitts Ted Baker :)

[@bobbypitts]

Oh thanks looking spiffy! Forgot you are in London!

[@ajayshakti5818]

I want to make a video ..so any company which is work professionally video making..

[@ramonbannister9498]

The real ques for me is, How the hell do I get ANY client? I've been business networking, I've created those projects that you said I should create; I've got testimonials from small business persons for whom I did PRO BONO work. And I've got more people asking me to do pro bono stuff. So how do I convince these people, whom I KNOW HAVE A BUDGET FOR MARKETING and yet only want me to do pro bono stuff for them, to pay me $10 in gas money? I'm literally now asking for $10 in gas money, and they still won't give me cash! And yet I can show them video after video of stuff I've done.

[@simeonquarrie]

Ramon Bannister ok that’s a good question. I need to see if I can answer this in a video

[@ramonbannister9498]

@@simeonquarrie I suppose the short answer is: Network even more. lol

[@ninja_tony]

Ramon Bannister without knowing more about your situation, my guess is that you are underselling yourself from the sounds of it. It's why a lot of professionals will say that it's easier to sell a $1000 video than a $100 video. People look at the low asking price and it creates a perceived lower quality.

[@koreto1769]

Did he say... Nike?

[@KingCoffeePenguin]

Glad someone else heard that

[@wadePDLgaviota]

He said it like Mike but with an N lmao

[@faisalalikhan4409]

Have Simeon I will need some advice from you can I email you !!

[@IamMunyan123]

*clunking and bumping upstairs

[@marshallrap1459]

He don’t tell how to find he is telling how to execute Why everybody does that

[@mmatselacatherine7849]

Get to the point