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    Learn how to find, build and grow a film + photo rental studio.

    By the age of 23, I've opened three studios in Los Angeles and have hosted over 1000 rentals.

    What is the photo studio rental business?

    Simply put: you lease a commercial property, creatively design it, and charge customers hourly to rent the space for photoshoots and video shoots. The most popular way of marketing photo studios is through a website called Peerspace. Think of it as Airbnb for film and photo locations.The film / photo rental studio business is a great way to make additional income, meet other creatives in your community, and also have a creative space to use for yourself whenever you want to.

    How much will I make?

    The reality is - your location, theme, and marketing efforts will all play a part in how much business you earn through rentals.It could be $0/mo, or in my case, an average of $6K/mo. Understand that all business comes with risk.Rule one: Keep your overhead LOW. I recommend rent no more than $1500/mo for your first studio.Rule two: Have a personal use for your studio OUTSIDE of just relying on rentals.Photography packages, music video deals, public/private events, etc are all great ways to utilize your space as an asset and create additional income streams.

    Meet Your Educator,
    Brandon Esparza

    At the age of 20, I signed my first commercial lease for a 700 sq ft unit in downtown Los Angeles. Shortly after, at the age of 21, I expanded into my second studio - The Time Machine - a 3000 sq ft multi-set creative space. I started from scratch, self-funded, and had no idea what I was doing. I've learned so much by opening these two studios and am so excited to finally pass on that knowledge and help you in your journey.

    What's inside:

    The e-book is an instant download that can be viewed through the "Books" app on your phone or laptop. It covers over 45 topics in addition to my personal stories and experiences of running two studios.

    The Foundation

    My Essential Tips
    How to Read This Book
    Principles as a Studio Owner
    The Business Model
    Studio Types
    The Initial Investment
    Risk & Return
    Clarify Your “Why”
    Market Research

    Finding Your Property

    One Year vs Multi-Year Lease
    How to Search for Properties
    What to Look For
    How to View a Property
    What You Need to Sign a Lease
    Negotiating the Terms
    Insurance Requirements
    NNN vs Gross Lease
    Space Modifications

    Creating Your Studio

    Choosing Your Theme
    Design Tips
    Props
    Creating a Floor Plan
    Hiring Contractors vs DIY
    Sourcing Props and Furniture
    Essential Amenity List
    Premium Add-on Equipment

    The Customer Experience

    Why You Need an Amazing Customer Experience
    How to Enhance the Experience
    Rules & Fees
    Check-in Process
    Studio Signage

    Getting Up and Running

    Taking Photos
    Listing Title
    Instant Book
    Pricing
    Variable Pricing
    Listing Add-ons
    Direct bookings?

    Maintaining Your Studio

    Studio SOPs
    Routine Deep Cleans
    Cleaning Supply List
    Hiring Employees

    Marketing Your Studio

    Marketplaces
    Facebook Groups
    Building Your Social Media
    Cold DMs
    Giveaways
    Partnerships
    Sale & Promo Ideas
    Photoshoot Sessions
    Additional Studio Activities
    Bonus Tips

    MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

    Handling Unhappy Clients
    What I’d Do If I Started From Scratch
    Celebrities At My Studio
    BIG Unexpected Expense
    My Favorite Part About Owning a Studio

    Who this is for

    Anybody looking to learn about how to generate extra income through leasing a commercial property, designing it to be suitable for production, and renting it out by the hour or by the day.

    What this won't cover

    Anything that a licensed contractor should be doing.

    REQUIREMENTS

    The desire to learn. Even if you aren't ready to invest into a space, you can learn a lot from this guide.

    The outcome

    Be equipped with the A-Z knowledge of how to find, design, build, manage, and market a film and photo rental studio.

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