The Formula to $5K+ PER MONTH as an Editor (It's simple)

Gents,

I know many of you want to level up your editing income and start landing higher-paying YouTuber clients...

So here is a straightforward, actionable approach to make that happen:

Select this text below, copy it, paste it into a notes app as a checklist, and go down the list.

Repeat Steps: 2, 3, & 4 for each client you put on your list in Step 1.

1. Target the Right Channels 🎯 (MOST IMPORTANT STEP)

Do not be afraid of larger YouTubers. Focus on YouTubers with 100K-1M+ subscribers. They often have the budget, but may not have a full-time editor yet, or if they have an editor, oftentimes you can come in and edit better.

Look for creators who are consistently posting but whose editing you could improve on. You can spot this by looking at their video quality and making a list of mistakes they're making in their content, that could be affecting retention and leading to fewer views.
Create a list of 10-20 of these YouTubers with 2-3 mistakes/things that could be better for each. Make sure you'd be able to fix the mistakes if given the opportunity.

2. Create a Value-Driven Cold Email Outreach 🌟

Compliment: Start by genuinely complimenting something specific about their channel. Make it personal to the YouTuber & genuine.
Mini Case Study: Re-edit one of their recent videos to show how you can improve it. Identify 2-3 key mistakes or areas of improvement and explain how your approach enhances their content. You can also reference existing clients you've helped reach X result (increased views/subscribers) in Y days/months.
Include a link to your portfolio (Only show relevant videos to the client.)
Call to Action: End with a question, like, "I have some more ideas for how I can help improve your videos, mind if I send some times over to chat?"

3. Showcase Your Work Strategically 🎥

Build a portfolio that highlights before-and-after transformations. Show how your editing improved retention, engagement, views, subscribers, or just the overall vibe of the video.
Include a mix of different content styles to show versatility but make sure it’s relevant to the niche of the YouTuber you’re targeting. (Example: If you're targeting an educational YouTuber who does long-form, you don't want to be showing short-from entertainment content.)

4. Follow Up Without Being Pushy 🔄

If you don’t hear back, send a gentle follow-up reminder after 3-5 days. Mention any new relevant projects or additional ideas you have for their content.

5. Leverage Testimonials and Referrals 💬

Ask current or past clients for testimonials. A short video or quote can go a really long way.
Don’t be afraid to ask satisfied clients if they know other YouTubers who might need your services (THIS IS KEY.)

6. Keep Learning and Adapting 📈

Stay updated on YouTube trends, algorithm changes, and new editing techniques.
Watch videos about how YouTube works and how to edit better for YouTube in order to confidently provide better results.
The more value you can provide, the easier it will be to command higher rates.

Landing high-paying YouTuber clients takes persistence, but by positioning yourself as a value-adding partner, you'll stand out from the crowd.

This is literally all you need to know... so now get out there and start landing your dream clients! 💪

Love y'all!

- Norman

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