Ad reels produced with AI tools. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€400–€2,500
Hours / week
8–30
First income
~5 wks
Net margin
88%
Saturation
medium
Realistic ceiling
€1,400–€5,000
What nobody usually tells you
Marginal cost per video is near zero and agencies charge ten times as much. But taste is the scarce part: anyone has the tools, few can tell when a video screams advert.
The route, in five steps
Produce five videos for brands you like, unasked
Pick one sector and become the video person for it
Sell packs of three variants for A/B testing
Deliver in 48 hours: that's your edge over agencies
Move to a monthly retainer as soon as a client returns
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every ugc video production pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
AI video and voice subscriptionsediting softwarestorage
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.