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How to Escape the $500 Videography Death Spiral | Unfold EP. 42
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Stuck taking $500 gigs, working nights and weekends, and wondering why your rates never move? This episode breaks down the $500 death spiral: how vague scopes, weak boundaries, and panic-yes decisions trap filmmakers in burnout and the exact system to climb out. We cover the retainer trap, why portfolio mismatch keeps you underpaid, and a practical exit plan: diagnose your goals/energy/time, replace pitches with proof (spec + BTS + distribution), repackage your offer, set minimums, and specialize in a role and niche clients actually pay for. If you’re ready to stop saying yes to everything and start building a sustainable, higher-rate filmmaking business, this is your roadmap.
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