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Are you tired of getting ghosted by clients after you share your video editing rate? What if your portfolio could make clients excited to work with you without changing your price?

If you've ever wondered why technically brilliant editors get overlooked while others command premium rates, The Video Editing Podcast is for you. Most editors focus on showing off their craft, but forget how their portfolio actually solves a client's real problem. This episode tackles the key video editing strategies you need to present your work the right way, land high-paying clients, and earn respect from day one.

By listening, you'll discover:

• How to build a portfolio that instantly shows clients your value as a video editor.
• The exact elements you need in every portfolio piece to get noticed (and booked).
• Expert tips on portfolio presentation - explained through video editing industry examples—so you can stand out, get hired, and raise your daily rate.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Why clients ghost brilliant editors

[00:01:36] What your portfolio must do

[00:02:53] The four critical portfolio elements

[00:04:08] Presentation and the power of thumbnails

[00:05:55] Craft vs. salesmanship: what matters most

[00:06:20] Expert feedback & next steps