Short-Form Content Consulting & Editing Studio for CPG Brands

A boutique agency that teaches CPG and DTC brands how to tell authentic founder stories on TikTok and Instagram Reels, and optionally edits the videos for them.

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01 THE IDEA

JT describes one arm of his business as a content consulting and editing service: brands come to him and he either teaches their internal team how to write stories, structure videos using his hook-setting-conflict-resolution-CTA framework, and improve production quality — or his team takes the raw story/voiceover from the founder and fully edits the video themselves before handing it back.

The key differentiator is the emphasis on narrative storytelling over product promotion, and a deep understanding of platform-native content (what feels native on TikTok vs. Instagram). Target clients are CPG, health/wellness, and impact-driven brands of all sizes, from small DTC startups to established names like Nissan and Skechers. Revenue comes from retainer consulting, per-video editing fees, and possibly workshops or courses.

02 THE NUMBERS

EXPECTED ARR

$300K – $2M

INITIAL INVESTMENT

$10K + 100h

MONTHLY BURN

$15K + 160h

AUTOMATION

2/10

COMPETITORS

25 · GROWING →

SKILLS

Short-form video editing, Content strategy and storytelling, Sales and client management, CPG/DTC brand experience, Platform algorithm knowledge

03 THE VERDICT

This is a proven business model (JT is already doing it) but highly competitive and services-heavy with limited automation. Margins get squeezed as you hire editors and consultants. Best as a stepping stone to a productized course or SaaS tool rather than a standalone agency.

Verdict: MAYBE — read why above. Still convinced? A vetted builder can pressure-test the scope before you commit.

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