Transform plain videos into engagement machines with AI-powered animated captions, emojis and zoom effects.
Primary Tool
Submagic
Price Point
$100/mo
Time to Deliver
90 seconds
For starting out, the Pro plan at $19/month is optimal:
Skip the Starter - you need Pro for client work. The $39/month Premium adds team features you don't need yet.
Navigate to Settings (gear icon) and configure:
Language Settings
Caption Preferences
Style Settings
Export Settings
Record yourself for 30-60 seconds explaining something. This is your demo video.
Complete Workflow:
Client uploads to your shared Google Drive folder or sends via WeTransfer/Dropbox.
File naming convention they should use: clientname_datedescription.mp4
Caption Edits
Visual Adjustments
Under 2 min video
Same Day
2-5 min video
24 Hours
5+ min video
48 Hours
Find businesses posting videos without captions and offer free samples.
Where to Find Prospects:
Initial Outreach (DM or Email):
Hey [Name]! 👋
I came across [Business Name]'s content and really enjoy your posts. I noticed you're doing videos - have you tried adding animated captions?
I've been helping local businesses boost their video engagement with professional captions. Most see 2-3x more watch time.
I'd love to create a free sample for you - just send me your best performing video and I'll show you what it looks like with captions. No obligation at all!
Want to see the difference? 😊
- [Your Name]
Target influencers and creators who need consistent captioning for their content.
Finding Creators:
DM Template for Creators:
Love your content! 🔥
Quick question - do you caption your videos? I ask because studies show captioned videos get way more watch time and reach (also helps accessibility).
I do video captioning for creators - adds animated captions, emojis, and zoom effects automatically. Takes me about 90 seconds per video.
Would you like a free sample to see how yours could look? No strings attached!
- [Your Name]
This is the key to converting prospects into paying clients.
The Exact Process:
Upwork / Fiverr
Create profiles offering "video captioning services". Respond to posts asking for this.
Local Business Networking
Join local Chambers of Commerce, networking groups, or masterminds.
Referrals
Ask every client for 2-3 referrals. Offer 10% discount for successful referrals.
Social Proof
Post samples on your own Instagram/TikTok. Tag creators (with permission).
$50/month
$100/month
$200/month
Exact Pricing Script (When Client Asks):
"For [their business type], I'd recommend our $100/month Growth package. That includes 10 videos with premium animated captions, emojis, and zoom effects."
"Most of my clients see 2-3x engagement boost on their content. The captions keep people watching until the end."
"Since you're signing up this month, I can offer you the first month at $75 as a new client special. That way you can see the results before committing."
One-Time Pricing (for non-recurring clients):
Create this Google Drive structure for each client:
📁 [Client Name] - Video Projects/
├── 📁 01_Raw_Videos/
│ └── (client uploads here)
├── 📁 02_In_Progress/
│ └── (videos being edited)
├── 📁 03_Finished/
│ └── (completed exports)
└── 📁 04_Invoices/
└── (receivables)
Share the main folder with the client with "Can edit" permissions.
Initial Onboarding Message:
Hey [Name]! Excited to get started with your videos. 🎬
Here's how this works:
1. Send me your raw videos (just drop them in the shared Drive folder)
2. I'll process them with animated captions + effects
3. Send back within 24 hours
4. You post and watch engagement grow! 🚀
Just reply with your first video whenever you're ready!
Delivery Message:
Hey [Name], your video is ready! 🎬
Check it out here: [Drive Link]
I've added animated captions, emojis on key words, and subtle zoom effects.
Let me know if you'd like any tweaks. Otherwise, you're all set for posting!
Invoice Message:
Hey [Name],
Here's your invoice for this month's video work.
[Attach invoice or include total]
You can pay via [PayPal/Stripe/Venmo].
Thanks!
For beginners, use free tools:
Invoice fields needed: Your name, Client name, Service description, Amount, Due date, Payment method
5 Clients
$500/mo
10 Clients
$1,000/mo
20 Clients
$2,000/mo
Profit (after Submagic)
$1,810/mo
Once you have 10+ clients at $100/mo, consider hiring a Virtual Assistant to handle delivery:
Script to upsell existing captioning clients:
"Hey [Name]! Been loving working on your captions. I've noticed your brand could use a cohesive visual look - same colors, fonts, style across your content."
"I also offer AI branding kits - logos, Instagram templates, color palettes. It would make your content look way more professional and recognizable."
"Want me to put together a quick sample of what your brand could look like? No obligation."
Success rate: ~30% of captioning clients upgrade to branding
Your first client could be locked in this week.