Why Video Editing Won’t Make You Rich...

[@S7AN]

Sam is truly a pioneer of the entrepreneurial editor scene. Once again, an incomparably good video, as we are used to.

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you bro, always great to speak with you and thanks for watching!

[@suniltemp2308]

( here after your email ) Just want to share something here I wasted one year of life thinking that for clients I need a very good portfolio or I really need to be pro video editor Procrastinating all year and never started looking for clients to work , I was so afraid to get rejected by them. But now When I started earning a few months back , everything I was worrying about , nothing really mattered 😢 You just have to start and that's it That's the first step. I am at the early phase of level one but hope in 2024 I will level up. Thanks🙏 (Not so good at English)

[@Temp-sq9jp]

Please guide me, how and where should I start?

[@sampdbiz]

That's it 100% my man, people worry too much about portfolio's and not enough about increasing their skills. If you're highly skilled, you don't always need a portfolio. I've never had an editing portfolio besides www.sampdunn.com/work-with-me Keep up the great work bro!

[@sampdbiz]

Hey man, I made a vid on this here, maybe you'll find it valuable: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rauzcqytq8qMoLs

[@dany-tu1qg]

well in my journey of editing, all ive ever done is try to upgrade my editing skills, but never had any courage to reach for a client or even to do something for free for someone , the idea of being rejected or that my effort is called trash terrorize me

[@sampdbiz]

The next step for you bro is to probably get over the sense of rejection. Success is on the other side of taking action.

[@aashiqashiq4958]

Bro keep trying you are just one step away from success which you don't know yet...when you started your freelance journey ?dont you get a single client?

[@LIVINUSROY]

If you also need someone who can reach out for you I can help

[@aashiqashiq4958]

@@LIVINUSROY brother, can you please help me

[@LIVINUSROY]

@@aashiqashiq4958 yes give me your discord

[@tomovision6418]

Brilliant, Sam. You’ve accomplished so much already. It’s inspiring to see what you have been able to do. I’m a self taught videographer and editor who came into this really late in my career. It’s honestly quite scary going from a traditional job (sales & business development) into full time content creation. Lots of self-doubt. That’s why I’m really glad I found your videos and joined the editors academy. I’m currently freelancing and I’m sure you and your viewers know the feeling of the highs and lows. The community you are building has definitely helped me. Well, I’m still on the journey I guess. But thanks for sharing your work and insights.

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you very much! It's great to hear you've ventured into videography. I'm sure you'll find a lot more fulfilment in this path, even though I was in a creative career beforehand - it was still refreshing (after the period of uncertainty) to have full creativity and freedom. Super glad Editors Academy has helped you, thank you for watching!

[@AfroPrieto]

I can't believe I stumbled onto this gem of a channel. I really identify myself with you, looking at you as the potential I can reach in the editing space. I'm right now in what you described as step 1, even though I did it a little differently, I started with my KZbin channel first (which I ran for 2 years) and I'm now venturing into freelancing (because I wasn't making any money). I found your videos super helpful and am so grateful for you putting this wisdom out. You are truly an inspiration for me and many other editors like myself.

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you so much, that's very kind of you and it's amazing to hear you're on this path. It's super fulfilling and I'm sure you'll do amazing. All the best man, thanks for watching!

[@HangoutWithAndrei]

Love the thumbnail and the game analogies throughout, great video Sam!

[@sampdbiz]

Thanks Andrei, I think it's my favourite thumbnail yet too!

[@wbynan]

Just discovered this entrepreneurial editor scene, love this type of content. I have been sharing video editing tutorials but want to start making more business/freelance related content like this. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@sampdbiz]

No problem at all, thanks for watching! :)

[@IvanHernandez-e3t]

You're a good copywriter, thumbnail and title were on point, video layout as well. Good shit

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you very much, that means a lot! :)

[@IvanHernandez-e3t]

Honestly, this video helped me. I was going to go into the world of digital marketing, but honestly it isn't really a passion of mine, rather, I like the skills and think they are necessary to build a business around what I actually want to do. Video editing seems like it can lead into other aspects of life

[@sampdbiz]

Very glad I could help, thanks for watching!

[@lowlowseesee]

binge watching all your vids. super hyped to join the academy and learn a gang of stuff

[@sampdbiz]

Absolutely man, I appreciate your support across my videos and I’m very glad my content has resonated with you to this extent. Best of luck on your editing journey bro and thanks again! 🙏

[@Ayyubzee]

Great, So step number one.... GET STARTED. Thanks

[@sampdbiz]

For real!

[@labonita5031]

You're so smart, thanks for sharing. Really helpful! 👍 I watch all ur vids

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you, glad to hear!

[@leozamfirache5229]

i'm about to land my first client this week i hope , after about 2 weeks since buying your course, thank you Sam

[@sampdbiz]

That's amazing to hear, fantastic work, let me know on Skool if there's anything I can do to help make that happen. Congrats!

[@miramrnak]

wow man, i am about to start video editing agency and content agency and i wasn't pretty sure if this business is still worth it in 2024, i mean for an european if there in the game are people from all around the world. But you showed me a totally different way how to do it!! Thank you a lot, a really appreciate your effort to give us such a valueable video, thumbs up man !!

[@sampdbiz]

Very glad to hear, thanks for watching! :)

[@Tomalmahmud843]

very informative video as always. I first dove into the world of entertainment in 2000 and it wasn’t long before I realized that it was exactly what I wanted to do with my life. Since then, I’ve worked with many clients on a wide range of projects, all of which push me to be more creative each time. I know how important it is to be innovative when it comes to work, which is why I am constantly researching industry trends to stay at the forefront of the creative world.

[@sampdbiz]

It's fantastic that you found your calling and pursued it to this level! Keep up the amazing work man, inspirational to hear and thank you for watching :)

[@nicolilleberg]

Really good video, got a lot of nice ideas from this & help for my own journey! Thanks!

[@sampdbiz]

No problem at all, thank you for watching!

[@Ilya_Yatsko]

Great, very informative video brother, appreciate your work! I'm starting my journey as a video editor from Russia, so wish me luck😄 I would also like to add that there are at least 2 more ways to make money in video editing niche: 1) Sell VFX, SFX packs to editors 2) Sell plugins/tools for editors

[@sampdbiz]

For sure, best of luck bro!

[@murtuzaali2205]

Loved watching this Sam. Valuable info as always.

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@ArcHive-oo2vn]

Thumbnails have Improved. Good job.

[@sampdbiz]

Yeah I think this was my favourite one yet to do, seemed to work out well. Thank you!

[@ArcHive-oo2vn]

❤@@sampdbiz

[@dunamiswihmee]

Mentioning all that you will be doing sounds like a lot of hard work and i dont know if you’re going to keep that up for long. Sounds like a huge burnout waiting to happen. Even though you’re passionate about something it eventually goes away because a wise quote i heard was “If moneys where you find happiness, you’ll always be poor.”

[@sampdbiz]

That'll be until I systemise and outsource all of those processes, money is a great factor into this but primarily I enjoy the fulfilment from being able to be free and creative everyday. That's just my experience with it.

[@sampdbiz]

But you're definitely not wrong, I'll take the feedback onboard - thank you.

[@grabereview]

Still learning from you. I am still a newbie when it comes to video editing. Love your work

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you bro, best of luck with your journey!

[@Tommaso-1]

Just finished watching this video. It's so insipiring hearing this from someone that has more years than me of experience in marketing world. I'm still figuring out which path i would take my desider is to make tons on money making the job that i enjoy and which can help me building the kind of life that i desider and to live a good life. Ty very much for your video Sam and i'm looking forward to work for more people as you did

[@sampdbiz]

Glad to hear it Tommy. Remember not to take too long deciding though. Getting started has always been better than analyzing every possible option from my experience. Just go for it!

[@dosipov]

Pure inspiration and clear roadmap to apply 🔥🔥🔥🙌

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you Denis, glad you found it valuable!

[@2slowww352]

I love all your videos and regarding my journey i learn new things everyday watching your videos, keep sharing the knowledge it's worth the subscription!

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoy!

[@RjRileyBuisness]

I started about a year ago and, wow your videos have helped! I just landed my first paying client and he is paying me $35 a week. Not terrible for somone just starting. Great video+l!

[@sampdbiz]

$35 a week is a brilliant start and the work you do now will no doubt serve for your years to come as it has me. Best of luck on your path mate and thank you for watching :)

[@streeteyestv6747]

​@@sampdbiz how do i enroll for the training?

[@youtubetwiggyking]

i will rember this when i start my journey

[@sampdbiz]

For sure, hope it helps and best of luck on your journey!

[@craigc2268]

Hi, i am looking to get into video editing. Ive been an artist for years but ai has basically ruined that game. I have a couple of ideas, one to become a food blogger in a specific niche. Ive already got a semi-decent website in a category of the niche that i can easily convert into a food blog with videos. I also want to start a explorer/fitness channel to document my journey from old broken man to ultra runner. Will your course cater to me or is it just for more entrepreneurial stuff? Also is your couree kept up to date witu all the recent ai releases for premier pro. I downloaded premier pro years ago but never used it. Im a avid photoshop user though so know my way around some adobe stuff. Cheers.

[@sampdbiz]

Hi Craig, you can see the full syllabus on the website, but yes it includes a lot of content covering personal branding, storytelling etc that would be very useful for documenting your journey. I'm updating Editors Academy next week with tons more content but yes it is very much up to date. See you on the inside, thank you!

[@faustusadinnu4261]

Started last month and he has helped quite alot. I do hope this journey is challenging and becomes really worth it in the end

[@sampdbiz]

Have faith my man! Glad to hear it and best of luck on your journey.

[@ShumonsLife]

Very valuable video bro, hope to get to your level soon.

[@sampdbiz]

Glad to hear it Shumon and I hope so too, the amount of progress you've documented so far is brilliant regardless so don't be too hard on yourself!

[@Natesha_Laree]

You are a trailblazer! Thanks for paving your own path and sharing so much with us. You're the best, man!

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you Natesha, your support is very much appreciated as always :))

[@lowlowseesee]

great writing in this one man

[@sampdbiz]

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate that :)

[@acevirals]

I've been on a fascinating video editing journey! Started with basic cuts and transitions, then dived into color grading and special effects. Your recent video provided some valuable insights that I can't wait to apply to my projects. Thanks for the opportunity, and fingers crossed for that $20!

[@sampdbiz]

That's great man, amazing stuff! DM me on Skool and I'll shoot across that $20 😎

[@trzmiel1295]

Big love for everything you're doing

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you for watching, it means a lot!

[@Dimer665]

Hello Sam, awesome video. I’m also very passionate to start video editing as a teenager. Can you recommend me the best editing software.

[@sampdbiz]

I use Premiere Pro! :)

[@TheBreathingEnvironment]

Do you have a Fiverr's account or do you just use cold approach?

[@sampdbiz]

I wouldn’t personally recommend Fiverr at all, no. I strictly use cold approach because I’m big on ownership and no one taking a slice of my hardwork!

[@zamn7937]

came for video editing stayed for the business advice

[@sampdbiz]

Very glad to hear :)

[@isacgonzalez1]

Are you doing work for business equity only going forward ?

[@sampdbiz]

Yes that’s the plan!

[@JarnoOpmeer-ji7qq]

Do you know how to download youtube videos with good quality because when i download a video it is very bad quality?

[@sampdbiz]

You can put the letters "Pi" after KZbin.com in the URL of any video to download it up to 1080p!

[@JarnoOpmeer-ji7qq]

@@sampdbiz thnaks

[@JarnoOpmeer-ji7qq]

idk why id doesnt work i triedwww.youtube.comPI/watch?v=6IiEoSHw9gY and the pi after the / @@sampdbiz

[@sampdbiz]

After "KZbin" sorry. So KZbinPi.com/videoURL

[@JarnoOpmeer-ji7qq]

oh tanks@@sampdbiz

[@abhihatkar5024]

00:02 Video editing won't make you rich unless you master these four levels. 01:06 Building high income skills independently 02:11 Transitioning from freelancer to specialist 03:15 Struggled with burnout and found the courage to build own vision 04:24 Becoming a specialist in video editing 05:25 Giving away free content and offering a digital product helped scale income 06:29 Video editing for ownership and high growth niches. 07:38 Video editing can lead to passive income and personal growth

[@sampdbiz]

🙏🙏

[@papafinance]

I have Davinci resolve, does your academy work for that?

[@sampdbiz]

It only covers Premiere Pro so far but I'm adding a few new modules in time for Black Friday :)

[@gerardkirvychavez4941]

Straight to the point

[@sampdbiz]

:)

[@rayedits2269]

valueable content bro keep making these, love from india

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you bro, much appreciated.

[@MohamedabdALLAHVE]

thank you sam. you're the best.

[@sampdbiz]

Thanks for watching bro :)

[@INFI9ITY_]

How did you find unedited videos at starting?

[@sampdbiz]

Podcasts, old videos etc, or sometimes there's entire channels that are raw footage like Hamza unfiltered or Sam Sulek for example.

[@INFI9ITY_]

@@sampdbiz What do you think? whats the best niche for editing in 2024?

[@sampdbiz]

I think editing content you enjoy watching/ are passionate about BEATS any sort of high performing niche. Because in my opinion the most important variable is YOU, rather than the market. So go with what content you enjoy watching! :)

[@Itsridwaaan]

being in third world countries. mastercard is a huge boulder instead of a door

[@sampdbiz]

There are other payment methods like Wise and Payoneer that offer global payments to third world countries.

[@thaddnarrative]

Thanks for sharing

[@sampdbiz]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@SirTerenceTheThird]

Thanks bro 💪

[@sampdbiz]

Thanks for watching!

[@Epictoolz]

Is there a way I can have one to one call with you? Or will i just get it in the course...BTW my name Is beka and I am on level 2. I want to level up G, so let me know if there's a way to contact!

[@sampdbiz]

Hey bro, glad to hear it! I offer 1-1 access to me through messages within Editors Academy. If you're specifically wanting a call, drop me a message on my free community in the vid desc so I know you're serious about this and we'll make it happen. Respect bro 👊

[@mmaulanam3252]

3:22 That's what I feeling right now, tch

[@sampdbiz]

It happens bro! Just gotta find your own path and hunt for what resonates with you the most.

[@PatricksPlayTime]

Great video need more like this

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you, lots more to come!

[@mdarmanhossin3922]

Hey Sam P Dunn you said On October 5th, you'll be hosting the most valuable free 1 hour live session on video editing but you didn't uploaded it on KZbin. Why?

[@sampdbiz]

Still working on it in the background, things crop up and I can’t always give give give uninterrupted 👍🏼

[@anujportfolio]

Yesterday I got a client but he is not satisfied with my video 😭 so I have no clients.

[@sampdbiz]

These things happen! Just gotta keep it pushing and keep getting better. You can't lose if you don't stop.

[@OneCutMan]

So, your plan involves partnering with someone who will handle the video filming, while you take charge of all other aspects, including strategy development, marketing, video editing, and sales? With an equal business partnership split of 50-50?

[@sampdbiz]

Yeah that's it. For example working with an expert in AI and build a personal brand around AI. All they do is offer their authority and knowledge in the space, and I do the manual work of packaging that up and using it to grow a channel! I'm not 100% sure if it'll be 50/50, I'd like to imagine that because it's very dependent on my time and I'll be in charge of the whole brand, I could get a higher %. But we'll see, I'll keep you posted.

[@OneCutMan]

@@sampdbiz If you're aiming for 100% ownership, why not consider creating a faceless channel where AI is utilized to establish a brand, and set up a team to automate content creation? I'm also interested in your perspective on the differences between personal branding and a faceless channel. Isn't personal branding more effective in building strong trust relationships, leading to better engagement, higher conversion rates in sales, and increased attractiveness to sponsors?

[@sampdbiz]

I'd aim for majority ownership, maybe 100% isn't realistic as I need to partner up with A player experts in their field. But yes you're completely right, I feel personal brands is a lot easier because it's hours less editing (faceless you have to cover the ENTIRE video in engaging editing) also I reckon it's also easier to build up a connection with the audience and I like to think it's a USP in itself that the content I put out is always high effort. High input of effort = high output of results (generally, of course there is exceptions with successful faceless, quick AI channels but I believe they are only exceptions)

[@OneCutMan]

@@sampdbiz Thank you for your time, I now have a clearer understanding! However, I still don't see the benefit of having a partner. Wouldn't it be more effective to develop your own personal brand? Maybe you're considering a partner who specializes in a niche, allowing you to focus solely on strategy and editing? Since you prefer not having a team, you'd work with just one or possibly two partners, dedicating your efforts to growing the channel. But ultimately, this approach might not be scalable. At best, you could be the owner of a couple of KZbin channels, investing a lot of effort without complete ownership. Isn't it better to develop your personal brand and invest all your efforts into a business that's entirely yours? Unless your goal is to avoid being the public face of the channel. Is that what you're aiming for?

[@sampdbiz]

Yeah that's a very valid point! I'd love to diversify ever so slightly because if one channel were to get falsely copyright striked, shadow banned, targeted by competitors or whatever and deleted, I'd be left with 0 income and just an email list. I've seen it happen a lot. So I guess having a few channels across a few niches would be a good way to diversify my risk slightly and once I've systemised it and built a little team, it'll almost be like investing into personal brands in the creator economy. (building a team for this would be different to building an agency team as because I own the brand, there's no tight deadlines) Maybe I'm being naive, but you're 100% right, I'll have to be very careful with my time to make it scaleable. I'll only take on the manual tasks like scriptwriting, video editing etc whilst the channel isn't generating any revenue, which should only be a few weeks at most. Then I can built the team and I can take more of a management position in managing a portfolio of personal brands.

[@Faris_eisa]

🏅I heard that the best video editor is the best marketr, and i believe that your marketing skill is what helped you reach this point

[@sampdbiz]

Definitely, marketing is such a valuable skill to have and a lifelong asset to you.

[@youngspecial64]

I'm not going to become a video editor to be rich. I'm doing this because i want to live... to serve others with this gift and to most certainly serve God with the gift that HE has given me. A simple living. It'll do good.

[@sampdbiz]

Best of luck my friend, let's smash it!

[@youngspecial64]

@@sampdbiz We will for sure smash this ✊️

[@BullRunMentor]

This is quality stuff

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@anndiestephen7671]

I don't know but this video is a tad discouraging as an upcoming editor. I'm getting the idea it's not ultimately fulfilling.

[@sampdbiz]

It depends what you’re working on. I’ve spent all of today editing and enjoyed it! Don’t be discouraged, I do still love it.

[@anndiestephen7671]

@@sampdbiz oh that's good to know.

[@StringTips-gr2ig]

Bruh really shared a solid story

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you

[@GazeMe570]

agency do

[@sampdbiz]

Yep!

[@AndriiMaltsev]

That’s an impressive journey, So far I’m on a freelance level, gonna be escaping with your help soon💪

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you, and I hope so, best of luck bro!

[@mchadz7953]

This video would have been useful when I first startred some years back, sigh... great stuff though

[@sampdbiz]

No better time than the present to implement! There's still time brother.

[@EldarPapic]

Just got my first client yesterday and got scammed👌👍but can't make it without losing i guess.

[@sampdbiz]

It happens man, best to learn these lessons early on in your journey I guess!

[@RembrandtHa]

❤❤

[@sampdbiz]

Thank you for watching :)

[@Feeznova]

❤

[@sampdbiz]

Love bro

[@INFI9ITY_]

Hope So I can become someone like you

[@sampdbiz]

I hope you're better bro, that's my goal with this channel.

[@tiktokvideos2536]

what's website that you use when your editing?

[@sampdbiz]

What do you mean? Which website? For the editing software itself I use Premiere Pro