From Freelancer to $10K RETAINERS (How ONE Shift 2X His Agency)

Starting Revenue:

0-$10k

Situation:

Chiron was a freelance videographer in Orange County juggling inconsistent projects and unpredictable income. Every client interaction started with, “What are you looking for?” followed by sending random quotes and hoping for a reply. Without a clear offer, sales process, or structure, he lived in constant anxiety—never sure when the next client or paycheck would come in. His operations were fully manual, managed through Apple Notes and scattered emails, leaving him overwhelmed, disorganized, and unable to scale beyond himself.

Pain Points:

  • Feast-or-Famine Revenue: No consistent income, constantly swinging between busy and dry months.
  • Unclear Offer & Positioning: Taking any kind of project without a defined niche or value proposition.
  • No Sales Framework: Lacked confidence and structure in calls, often underselling his services.
  • Disorganized Operations: No systems or project management—everything tracked manually.
  • Unable to Scale: Couldn’t hire or delegate because all processes lived in his head.

Outcome / What He Achieved:

  • Hit First $10K Month: Scaled from random freelance gigs to consistent $10K/month retainers within 2 months.
  • Doubled Revenue: Productized his social media content offer, positioning himself as an authority in his niche.
  • Built Recurring Income: Shifted from one-off projects to stable monthly retainers with realtors and designers.
  • Implemented Systems: Adopted Agency U’s Notion Client Portal and project management templates for smooth delivery.
  • Hired First Team Member: Onboarded his first editor, freeing time to focus on growth and client strategy.