5 Video Ad Creation Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Video Ad Creation Business

Here are some real life success stories of starting a video ad creation business:

1. Silksocial ($360K/year)

Silksocial was founded by Louise and Edvinas Maciulevicius, who started the business out of desperation when they were broke and far from home in Merida, Mexico. After scraping the web for potential leads, they found their first client on Starter Story and have since built a successful video ad production business, generating a turnover of around $30K/Month.

How much they make: $360K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2.5K
Current team size: 2

How We Started A $30K/Month Ecommerce Video Marketing Business

Silksocial produces rockstar video ads for eCommerce brands, with a turnover of around $30K/month and a focus on differentiation through a deep understanding of e-commerce video ad production techniques that optimize investment returns.

About

Louise started Silksocial over 4 years ago

Revenue

Louise grew the business to $30K/month

Costs

It cost Louise $2500 to start the business

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2. Vivid Candi, Inc. ($840K/year)

Chris Wizner, the founder and CEO of Vivid Candi, came up with the idea for his digital tech agency at the age of 16. He started by selling graphic design services to neighbors and locals and gradually grew his client base. Through networking events and his willingness to work hard, he was able to land prestigious clients like Pepperdine University and build his business into a successful venture.

How much they make: $840K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50
Current team size: 11

Starting A Business At 16 And Growing It To $70K/Month Thanks To Networking

Founder and CEO Chris Wizner started Vivid Candi, a full-service digital tech agency, at age 16 with only a $300 Taco Bell paycheck as capital, and now the agency has been running for over 22 years with 10+ employees and an impressive clientele, thanks to networking, Google Adwords, SEO, and selective, quality relationships with clients.

About

Chris started Vivid Candi, Inc. about 25 years ago

Revenue

Chris grew the business to $70K/month

Costs

It cost Chris $50 to start the business

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3. Mbrella Films ($3M/year)

Joshua Dixon, the founder of Mbrella Films, got his start in the film industry after shooting a music video for his rock band. His lightbulb moment came when he noticed the abundance of digital ads in Bangkok and realized there was a need for a production house in the area. Since then, Mbrella Films has grown from a team of 5-6 people to over 40 employees and has been doubling its revenue every year.

How much they make: $3M/year
How much did it cost to start: $100K
Current team size: 47

How We Built A $250K/Month Production Business Despite A Major Pivot During Covid

Mbrella Films founder, Joshua Dixon, shares how he started and scaled his international production house, which has doubled its revenue annually since its inception and now employs over 40 people, while also expanding into a post-production house and adding a remote production service during the pandemic.

About

Joshua started Mbrella Films over 6 years ago

Revenue

Joshua grew the business to $250K/month

Costs

It cost Joshua $100000 to start the business

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