A client sent me a 47-minute podcast and wanted "some TikToks." I quoted $100. It took me six hours.

Category: Monetization Guide

Excerpt:

Two years ago, my effective hourly rate on video repurposing was $16. Now it's $171. The difference: I stopped editing and started curating. Vizard finds the clips. VEED handles captions. I review and deliver. Here's the complete workflow, pricing, and client acquisition strategy

Last Updated: March 12, 2026
Stack: Vizard.ai (AI clip finding) + VEED.io (captions & polish)
Video Clipping 90 min per project $150-300 per pack
The problem: 4 hours per video The fix: AI finds the clips The money: retainers

A client sent me a 47-minute podcast and wanted "some TikToks." I quoted $100. It took me six hours.

That was two years ago. I was manually scrubbing through the timeline, writing down timestamps, re-watching segments to check if they worked standalone, typing captions word by word. My effective hourly rate on that project was $16.67. Less than I made at my old job.

Last month, the same client sent me 8 podcast episodes. I delivered 87 clips across TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Total time: about 14 hours. Invoice: $2,400. Effective rate: $171/hour.

The difference isn't that I got faster at editing. I stopped editing. I built a workflow where AI does the watching, and I do the deciding. Vizard watches the video and finds the moments. VEED handles captions and formatting. I review, adjust, and deliver.

Why this service sells itself
They already have the content
Podcasters, YouTubers, coaches — they're sitting on hours of footage they can't use on TikTok. You're not asking them to create anything new.
They know they should be doing this
Every creator has "start posting on TikTok" on their list. They just don't have time. You're removing the bottleneck, not selling them something they don't need.
It's recurring revenue
Most clients put out content weekly. Once you're in their workflow, you're a monthly retainer, not a one-off project.
The hard part isn't finding clients. It's delivering consistently without burning out.
Honest limitation: Vizard works best with talking-head content: podcasts, interviews, webinars, talking videos. It struggles with highly visual content like cooking demos, workout videos, or anything where the value is in what's happening on screen, not what's being said.

The Grind: what manual clipping actually looks like

My old process (the bad version)

Client sends a 45-minute interview. I open it in Premiere. I watch at 1.5x speed, pausing every time something sounds interesting. I write down timestamps in a doc: "14:23 - good story about failing first startup." By the end, I have 23 timestamps.

Now I go back to each timestamp. Half of them don't work standalone — they reference something earlier in the conversation, or they trail off, or the speaker stumbles. I'm down to 11 potential clips.

I cut each one. Export. Import into a caption tool. Fix the auto-generated captions (they're wrong about 15% of the time). Export again. Total time: 4-6 hours. For one video.

I was making money on paper. But my hourly rate was garbage, and I was getting RSI from the scrubbing.
Where the time actually goes
Watching/scanning for moments: 90 min
Cutting and refining clips: 60 min
Captioning: 45 min
Formatting/exporting: 30 min
Total: 3.5-4.5 hrs
This doesn't scale. Every new client, every new video, same time investment.

Tool Breakdown: what each one actually does

Vizard.ai

Upload a long video. Vizard's AI watches it, identifies the best moments, and outputs 8-15 potential clips. It's not random — the AI looks for:

  • Complete thoughts (not mid-sentence cuts)
  • Energy spikes (louder, faster, more animated)
  • Standalone potential (references to context the clip includes)
  • Hooks and punchlines
Free tier: Yes, watermarked exports. Paid: From $12/month. Use for: Finding clips, not editing them.
VEED.io

Browser-based video editor with strong auto-captioning. This is where clips become deliverables:

  • Auto-captions (97%+ accuracy on clear audio)
  • Brand templates (save client colors, fonts, logo placement)
  • Aspect ratio conversion (same clip, multiple formats)
  • Progress bars, captions styles, end screens
Free tier: Yes, but permanent watermark, 10-min limit. Paid: From $9/month (annual). Use for: Polish, not clipping.
Why not use one tool for everything?
I've tested the all-in-one solutions. They either find bad clips or have weak editing. Vizard's AI is trained specifically on "what makes a good short-form clip." VEED's AI is trained on "accurate transcription and clean formatting." Different jobs, different models. I'd rather use two tools that excel at one thing each.
⚠️ VEED limitation to know about
VEED struggles with videos over 10-15 minutes. Interface lag, export errors. That's fine — you're using it for 30-90 second clips, not the full source video. Process in Vizard first, then bring clips into VEED.

The Workflow: start to finish

Phase 1: Vizard (15-25 min, mostly waiting)
1. Upload source video
Drag and drop. Works with files up to several hours. For a 30-minute podcast, upload takes 2-3 minutes on decent internet.
2. Let AI process (go do something else)
Vizard watches the video, identifies speaking segments, tracks energy and engagement. Takes 5-8 minutes for 30 minutes of content. Answer emails, start your VEED project, whatever.
3. Review AI suggestions
You'll get 8-15 suggested clips with "virality scores." Don't trust the scores blindly. Watch each clip. I typically keep 70% and delete the rest. The AI finds moments well but can't tell if a moment makes sense out of context.
4. Adjust boundaries
For clips worth keeping, check the in/out points. Sometimes the AI cuts mid-sentence or includes awkward pauses. Clean these up. A clip that starts and ends cleanly is worth three with rough edges.
5. Export
Download all selected clips as MP4s. I export in 9:16 (vertical) for TikTok/Reels/Shorts. If client wants square for LinkedIn, I'll do a second export pass.
Phase 2: VEED (45-60 min)
1. Create project and import
New project in VEED. Set canvas size to target platform. Import all clips from Vizard. They'll show up in your media library.
2. Generate captions
Hit Subtitles → Auto Subtitle. Takes about 30 seconds per minute of content. Accuracy is ~97% for clear audio. Always review. Nothing kills credibility like a caption saying the wrong word while the speaker's mouth is clearly saying something else.
3. Apply brand template
If this is a repeat client, you have a saved template with their colors, fonts, logo, caption style. One click applies it. For new clients, spend 15 minutes setting this up once. It pays off on project two.
4. Add hook text (optional but recommended)
For TikTok/Reels, add text on screen for the first 2-3 seconds: a hook that stops the scroll. "The mistake most founders make..." or "Here's why your content isn't growing..."
5. Export all
Download as MP4 in 1080p. Name files consistently: ClientName_01_TikTok.mp4. Clients hate receiving "clip_final_v3.mp4".
⚡ The batching rule that changed everything
Don't caption-then-brand-then-export each clip one at a time. Caption ALL clips first. Then brand ALL clips. Then export ALL clips. Context-switching destroys your efficiency. I lost months to this before I figured it out.

Pricing: what the market actually pays

PackageWhat's IncludedYour TimePrice Range
Basic Pack5 clips from 20-min video, captions, basic branding~1 hour$75-100
Standard Pack ⭐10 clips from 30-45 min video, captions, custom branding, 2 aspect ratios~2 hours$150-200
Full Package15+ clips from 60+ min video, captions, full branding suite, 3 formats, 1 revision round~3-4 hours$300-400
Monthly Retainer4 Standard packs per month, priority turnaround, minor revisions included~8 hrs/month$600-900/month

These ranges are based on current Fiverr/Upwork rates and what I've personally charged. Your actual pricing depends on portfolio, turnaround, and how well you communicate value. Start mid-range, adjust based on demand.

⚠️ Don't race to the bottom

When I started, I charged $30 for what's now my Standard package. I attracted clients who wanted the cheapest option. They were nightmares: unlimited revisions, vague feedback, late payments. Higher prices filter for clients who respect your time.

The retainer math

3 monthly retainers at $700 each = $2,100/month for about 24 hours of work. That's $87/hour. More importantly, it's predictable. You're not constantly hunting for the next project.

First Client: the 14-day launch plan

Day 1-3: Build samples without clients
Find content to practice on
Search YouTube for "creative commons podcast" or "interview creative commons." Download a 30-minute video. Run it through the full workflow. Create a complete deliverable package.
Do this 3 times
Different content types: podcast episode, interview-style video, webinar/talking head. You now have a portfolio that shows range.
Create a simple landing page
Carrd, Notion, whatever. One page with your packages, prices, and 3 sample clips. Don't overthink this. The samples do the selling.
Where clients are hiding
  • Podcasters — check Apple Podcasts in your niche, see who's active but has no TikTok presence
  • YouTube interviewers — same thing. Long-form content, no short-form repurposing
  • Coaches/consultants — they have webinars and client calls sitting unused
  • Local businesses — podcasts and videos they posted once and forgot about
The warmest outreach
Comment on their content first. Engage genuinely for a week. Then DM. Cold outreach works, but warm outreach converts 3x higher.
DM template that actually works
Hey [name] — been following your podcast for a bit. Really liked the episode with [guest/topic].

I noticed you're not repurposing into TikTok/Reels. I run a clip service that turns long content into short-form, and I think your episodes would work really well.

Here's a free sample — I took a 60-second clip from your latest episode:
[link to Google Drive clip]

If you like it, I can put together a package. If not, you still got a free clip out of it. No pressure either way.

— [your name]

This works because it's specific, offers immediate value, and has zero pressure. Send 5 of these. Personalize each one. Expect 2-3 replies.

The free sample strategy
For your first 5 potential clients, offer to make one free clip from their latest video. It takes you 10-15 minutes once you're proficient. The conversion rate on "here's something I made for you" vs. "I can make something for you" is night and day. You're not working for free. You're investing in a portfolio with their name on it.
Start your first test project today (free tiers work fine)
What I wish I'd known from the start: This job isn't about being the best editor. It's about being the person who makes repurposing disappear from a creator's to-do list. The tools do most of the technical work. Your value is in curating, branding, and delivering something they can post without thinking. Master that, and the pricing takes care of itself.
Last Updated: March 12, 2026
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