No time to film
Running the business takes priority, so content production keeps moving to the bottom of the list.
StartLab creates short-form videos, Posts, Stories, AI-generated content, and complete social media systems for busy business owners—from idea and script to production, editing, captions, publishing, management, and performance review.
Owners often have expertise and useful ideas but not enough time, production support, or internal capacity to turn them into consistent content.
Running the business takes priority, so content production keeps moving to the bottom of the list.
Content becomes reactive because there is no practical plan connected to offers and customer questions.
Long gaps make it difficult to maintain a clear and current business presence.
Raw footage, captions, pacing, formatting, and publishing create more work than expected.
The business knows its field but needs a format that makes the knowledge clear and useful.
The company needs dependable execution without hiring a complete in-house production function.
Order one focused video, create content without filming, or capture a complete expert series in a planned production session.
A custom short-form video built around a specific idea, offer, service, or business message.
A convenient option for owners who do not have time to film or do not want to appear on camera.
For founders, experts, consultants, and service-business owners who want educational and expert-led content.
A short visual video designed to reinforce a company’s identity, positioning, service, or key message.
The examples open on Instagram in a new tab. Videos are not downloaded, re-uploaded, or embedded into this Page.
Creative pacing and editing built around a specific message or offer.
AI-assisted visuals, voiceover, editing, and a finished short-form format without filming.
Expert-led educational content created through a planned filming and editing process.
A concise visual format designed to reinforce identity, positioning, or one key message.
Monthly packages are month-to-month, billed in advance, and follow an approved content plan or calendar.
Included services reflect the approved package scope. Direct-message management remains an optional add-on.
| Feature | Starter | Growth | Full Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $1,200 | $1,600 | $2,600 |
| Reels | Included — 1/week | Included — 2/week | Included |
| Posts | Included — 2/week | Included — 2/week | Included |
| Stories | Up to 15 sets/month | Up to 15 sets/month | Included |
| Content planning | Included | Included | Included |
| Filming | Quoted separately | Quoted separately | Included locally |
| Publishing | Included | Included | Included |
| Facebook cross-posting | Where appropriate | Where appropriate | Included |
| Comment moderation | Not included | Not included | Included |
| DM management | Not included | Not included | Available as add-on |
| Analytics | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Growth recommendations | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Partnership research | Not included | Not included | Included |
Final scope and pricing depend on campaign, production, and integration requirements.
Advertising spend is billed separately. Performance is not guaranteed.
Creator fees are not automatically included. Exact pricing depends on creators, production, and campaign scope.
Final scope and price depend on project complexity and integrations.
The process adapts to a single video, expert filming package, AI production, or complete managed program.
Discuss your business, goals, current channels, and production preferences.
Review the audience, offer, positioning, and source material.
Choose an individual video, package, or custom proposal.
Confirm concepts, themes, scripts, talking points, and approval stages.
Complete the agreed filming session or AI-assisted workflow.
Prepare the content and complete StartLab’s internal quality review.
Individual videos and expert packages require client approval before final delivery.
Monthly content follows an approved content plan. Per-item approval can be arranged before the service period begins.
Review available performance data and recommendations for managed packages.
These summaries keep the commercial terms practical and readable. Project-specific details are confirmed in writing before work begins.
One consolidated revision round is included for individual videos and each Expert Video Series video. Major concept changes or complete recreations are quoted separately.
Micro-Reel: 2–4 business days. AI Reel: 3–5. Custom Creative Reel: 5–7. Expert Video Series: 7–14 business days after filming. Timelines may vary with scope, response time, filming availability, and revisions.
Individual videos under $500 are paid in full before production. Expert Video Series packages require a 50% deposit and 50% before final delivery. Monthly services are billed in advance.
Included filming covers Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Granite Bay, and nearby areas within approximately 25 miles of Rocklin. Travel outside the normal service area may be quoted separately.
Filming may be rescheduled without an additional charge with at least 48 hours’ notice. Late cancellations, missed sessions, or significant location delays may require a rescheduling fee.
Standard pricing includes final approved exports. Raw footage, editable project files, prompts, working files, and source files are available only by prior agreement and may require an additional fee.
Monthly packages are month-to-month and may be cancelled with written notice at least 14 days before the next billing date. Started service periods are non-refundable once planning or production begins.
Monthly work follows an approved content plan or calendar. StartLab may publish scheduled content after direction is approved; per-item approval can be arranged before the service period begins.
After full payment, clients may use final approved deliverables for their own website, social media, organic marketing, email, presentations, and paid advertising, subject to third-party licenses.
StartLab retains internal methods, prompts, templates, editable project files, working files, and production systems. Third-party music, stock, fonts, AI services, and creator content remain subject to their licenses.
StartLab may display final work in its portfolio and marketing unless the client requests confidentiality in writing before production.
Prices are in U.S. dollars and exclude applicable taxes, advertising spend, creator fees, travel, paid stock, special locations, actors, equipment rental, and third-party expenses unless specifically included. Additional expenses require client approval.
StartLab connects business positioning with production and execution instead of treating every Reel or Post as an isolated creative task.
Ideas and formats connect to your offer, audience, expertise, and positioning.
Choose local filming, expert-led content, or AI-assisted production without required filming.
Coordinate content direction, editing, captions, design, publishing, and review in one workflow.
Build a repeatable content process without hiring a complete internal team.
Content can connect with SEO services, AI and automation, advertising, and lead follow-up.
StartLab can also review website development options and why a website is not generating leads.
These answers reflect the founder-approved offer and commercial terms.
No. AI-Generated Reels and Brand Positioning Micro-Reels can be produced without filming or requiring you to appear on camera.
Yes. The $125 AI-Generated Reel includes AI-generated or AI-assisted visuals, editing, voiceover, and a ready-to-publish final video.
No. Filming for the $200 Custom Creative Reel is always quoted separately when required.
Yes, within the local filming area: Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Granite Bay, and nearby areas within approximately 25 miles of Rocklin. Travel outside the area may be quoted separately.
One consolidated revision round is included for individual videos and each Expert Video Series video. Reasonable monthly revisions are included within the approved plan. Major concept changes or complete recreations may require a separate quote.
Estimated timelines after required materials and approvals are received are 2–4 business days for a Micro-Reel, 3–5 for an AI Reel, 5–7 for a Custom Creative Reel, and 7–14 business days after filming for an Expert Video Series. Timing may vary by scope and response time.
Individual videos under $500 are paid in advance. Expert Video Series packages require a 50% deposit, with the balance due before final delivery. Monthly services are billed in advance.
Yes. There is no additional charge with at least 48 hours’ notice. Late cancellations, missed sessions, or significant location delays may require a rescheduling fee.
One Story set is one connected topic or message consisting of 1–3 Instagram Story frames published as one sequence on the same day.
No. Standard pricing includes approved final exports. Raw footage and editable source files are available only by prior agreement, when technically available, and may require an additional fee.
Yes. Packages are month-to-month and may be cancelled with written notice at least 14 days before the next billing date. A started service period is non-refundable after planning or production begins.
Monthly content follows an approved content plan. After direction is approved, StartLab may publish scheduled content without separate approval for every item. Per-item approval can be arranged before the service period begins.
DM management is not included in the current packages. It can be added separately, including AI-assisted replies, lead routing, and CRM automation options.
No. Prices exclude applicable taxes, advertising spend, creator fees, travel, and third-party production expenses unless specifically included.
Yes, unless the client requests confidentiality in writing before production.
After full payment, the client may use final approved deliverables for its own website, social media, organic marketing, email, presentations, and paid advertising, subject to third-party asset licenses.
Yes. Starter and Growth include Facebook cross-posting where appropriate, and Full Management includes Facebook cross-posting.
No. Meta Ads management starts from $500 per month, and advertising spend is billed separately.
Yes. You can start with any individual video option or Expert Video Series before selecting a monthly package.
Yes. AI automation starts from $500 and may include automated replies, AI assistants, CRM integrations, lead routing, inquiry qualification, and follow-up workflows. See the lead follow-up automation guide.
Start with one video, produce a complete expert series, or let StartLab manage your social media consistently.