Running a video business solo means you’re wearing every hat: shooting, editing, sending proposals, chasing invoices, posting on LinkedIn, taking client calls. Some days it feels manageable. Other days, it’s chaos.
And when it’s just you, it’s tempting to think: “I don’t need systems. I know how I do things.”
I used to believe that too. But here’s what I’ve learned: systems matter just as much for solo operators as they do for bigger teams.
Because systems do two critical things:
They make your business easier to run right now.
They prepare you for growth when the time comes.
In this episode, I break down:
The common trap that keeps solo operators stuck and overwhelmed
Why systems don’t add complexity, they actually reduce it
Four reasons systems matter even if you never plan to hire a team
Five high-impact systems you can start with today: proposals, onboarding, editing, delivery, and client retention
How shifting from “operator” to “owner” changes the way you run your business
If you’ve been holding off on building systems because you think you’re “too small,” this episode might change your mind.
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