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Let them see why it costs more
A stonemason's behind-the-scenes videos helped me choose him at a higher price. If you charge a premium, give customers something concrete to judge it by.
Give people something they already understand
We compare Clipflow to familiar products when it helps someone grasp the workflow. My rules: have a reason, don't run the other business down, be truthful.
What was this post supposed to do?
Our broad reels got views, while plain talking-head videos seemed to bring more relevant conversations. I now name a post's job before I check numbers.
Trial reels gave us room to experiment
When a concept shows promise, I'd change the hook, music or edit and post it again before moving on. Start with one or two versions.
Their head start wasn't our direction
We built from problems we knew from our own operation and left their feature list alone. Eventually they proposed a merger and we formed Realbase.
Some businesses are harder to film
Darrell and I call it content genetics, how much the subject itself helps. You can watch a building change. Software makes me look for the useful lesson.
Don't leave a ready customer waiting
I followed up with a supplier three times in a week, then another company signed me up that day. Before spending more on leads, check who replies.
They've paid. Now deliver.
Taking money up front is fair, but the customer is now waiting on you. Let them see the work progressing and keep replying the way you did before the sale.
Assets don't pay the bills
Building the retreat meant a lot of money going out before any came in. An exit doesn't spare you from asking when the new work starts paying for itself.
Getting paid is part of the job
We sent invoices every Friday and my mum phoned the customers who hadn't paid. Automated reminders get ignored, so someone has to own the follow-up.
You can drown in internal tools
A finance founder I spoke to built a content system and later moved to Clipflow. Before you build, decide who looks after the tool after version one.
Automate repeat work
I ask whether I'm repeating a predictable task or learning something that should shape what we build. I automate the first and keep doing support myself.
Start with one platform
The founders I speak to know their industry and are new to production. I'd begin with a written post or a carousel and build a process you can repeat.
Give them somewhere to go next
After hearing Tom Noske talk about calls to action, I started inviting viewers to contact us about staying at Agape. Booking emails and DMs followed.
Pick a pace you can keep
Three posts a week, recorded in one weekly batch, is the starting point I gave one business owner. Then see which topics start conversations or bring leads.
Agents need boundaries
I wanted an admin to see who was connected and what they could reach, so the plan became read access first, in selected organisations, trialled internally.
You won't remember why you decided
I remember the big events from our last business, but the everyday calls and doubts are gone. With Clipflow I talk through decisions while we make them.
Build the audience while you build the product
A physical build is full of decisions, problems and materials you can show. Sharing ours taught me which parts people cared about, well before we opened.
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