SHS056: How To Scale A Video Editing Business Using Contractors With Branko Hodzic From H6Productions!
Intro
What if your freelance skill…
👉 Could evolve into a full business?
👉 One where you’re no longer doing all the work yourself?
In this episode, Elijah Bilel sits down with Branko Hodzic to break down how to go from being a solo video editor…
👉 To building a team and scaling your income beyond your own time.
This conversation is especially powerful for freelancers looking to transition into business owners.
Intro to Branko Hodzic
Branko Hodzic is a professional video editor and the founder of H6 Productions LLC.
His background includes:
Studying at Berklee College of Music
Experience in music, film, and storytelling
Editing across multiple niches including:
Automotive
Lifestyle
Food
Commercial content
He has worked with a wide range of creators and brands while building a team of editors under his company.
👉 Check out Branko Hodzic’s work and website here
Episode Overview
In this episode, we break down:
How much video editors can realistically earn
The limits of freelancing vs scaling
How to build and manage a team
The transition from editor → business owner
Project management at scale
The realities of workload and growth
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Side Hustler’s Society Resources
The Personalized Side Hustle Starter Kit
How Much Can You Really Make as a Video Editor?
Starting Out
Branko Hodzic shares that early on:
He was making around $200–$500 per week
Scaling Up
As he gained more clients:
👉 He reached around $8,000–$10,000 per month working solo
The Problem
👉 There’s a ceiling
Why
Because:
Your time is limited
Your energy is limited
You can only edit so much
Key Takeaway
👉 Freelancing alone has an income cap
The Shift: Freelancer → Business Owner
The Realization
At a certain point, Branko understood:
👉 If he wanted to grow, he couldn’t do everything himself
What He Did
Started hiring editors
Built a small team
Began delegating projects
The Goal
👉 Move into a managerial role
Why This Matters
This is the bridge:
👉 From self-employed → business owner
The Reality of Scaling (It Gets Harder Before It Gets Easier)
What Most People Think
👉 Hiring help = more freedom immediately
Reality
👉 It actually gets harder first
Branko’s Experience
Managing multiple projects at once
Coordinating team members
Handling client revisions
Constant communication
The Challenge
👉 Juggling everything at once
Key Insight
👉 Growth comes with new problems
The “In-Between” Phase (Where Most People Quit)
Branko Hodzic describes being in a transition phase:
What That Looks Like
Still editing full-time
Managing a team
Handling more clients than before
Working long hours
The Reality
👉 You don’t get your time back immediately
But…
👉 It’s temporary
Key Takeaway
👉 You have to push through this phase to reach the next level
Why VidSummit Changed Everything
After attending VidSummit:
👉 Branko gained:
More clients
More exposure
More opportunities
The Result
👉 His workload increased significantly
Which Forced Growth
Hiring full-time editors
Expanding operations
Improving systems
Key Insight
👉 Opportunities create pressure
👉 Pressure creates growth
Project Management Becomes the Real Skill
As Branko scaled, something changed:
Before
👉 Get project → edit → deliver
After
👉 Assign → manage → review → revise → deliver
New Challenges
Tracking multiple projects
Handling changes mid-project
Communicating with both clients and editors
Key Takeaway
👉 Editing is no longer the hardest part
👉 Managing people is
Why Most Editors Stay Stuck
Most editors never make this transition.
Why?
Fear of letting go of control
Lack of systems
Not trusting others with their work
But The Tradeoff Is
👉 Staying stuck at a certain income level
The Bigger Lesson From This Episode
This episode highlights a major truth:
There Are Levels to Freelancing
Level 1:
👉 You do everything yourself
Level 2:
👉 You start outsourcing
Level 3:
👉 You build a team
Level 4:
👉 You manage the business
And Each Level Requires
👉 A new skillset
If You Want to Skip the Trial and Error…
If you’re looking to hire a video editor who already understands content, storytelling, and what actually works on platforms like YouTube…
👉 You can book Elijah for a video editing project Here
Final Thoughts
This episode makes one thing clear:
👉 Your skill can only take you so far
To Grow Further, You Need
Systems
People
Leadership
Because at the end of the day
👉 Freelancing pays
👉 But systems scale