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I sent a video pitch to a client in Denver and it totally backfired
I saw a tip online about making a quick video to introduce yourself instead of a plain email, so I spent an hour making one for a potential project. The client wrote back saying they found it 'unprofessional' and that they 'don't have time for videos', which really threw me off. I learned that what works for some people can really annoy others, and now I'm sticking to my old email template unless someone asks for something else. Has anyone else had a client react badly to a new way of reaching out?
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skyler_johnson326mo ago
Wait they said an hour long video? I must have read that wrong. No way you sent a full hour of yourself talking, that's like a whole movie. I'd close that in two seconds flat. Even a 10 minute video is way too much for a first contact. A super short clip is one thing, but an hour is just asking to get ignored or roasted.
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sethm586mo ago
That's rough, but maybe the problem was the video itself, not the idea. An hour-long video is a huge ask for a busy person. A quick 60-second clip attached to a normal email can work better. Did your video get right to the point, or was it more of a general intro?
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kimr916mo ago
Feel for you, that's a tough spot to be in. An hour is way too long for anyone's inbox these days. Seth's right, a super short clip is the only thing that might get watched.
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