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Side by side
| Hop On Stages | Motivational Media | |
|---|---|---|
| Reel price | $3,000 flat per reel | Speaker Reel Package $3,500 flat |
| With filming | Available on custom quote: we film it or book a local crew (and a venue, if needed) | Keynote Filming $2,500 flat, travel included; "Zero footage to a finished reel? $6,000 all in" |
| Payment | 50% to begin, 50% on completion | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Main reel length | Built to the story, typically 2 to 5 minutes | 2:00 to 2:30 |
| Extra cuts | 1 vertical cut for social | 60 to 90 second sizzle plus 3 to 5 vertical cuts |
| Revisions | 2 rounds | 2 rounds (via Frame.io) |
| Turnaround | 2 to 3 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks from final asset upload |
| Team | Founder-led studio (Mike Hernandez) | One producer, Matt Bauer (20+ years) |
| Ongoing content | Not offered | Speaker Content Engine $750/mo (annual) or $950/mo |
| Booking outreach | Yes, separate done-for-you service | Not offered on their site |
What actually matters
What the package includes
Motivational Media's Speaker Reel Package is generous on deliverables: a 2:00 to 2:30 main reel, a 60 to 90 second sizzle, and 3 to 5 vertical cuts, with two revision rounds. If you want several short assets for social and bureau pages, that is a lot in one price. Hop On Stages delivers one main reel, built to whatever length the story needs (typically 2 to 5 minutes), plus one vertical cut, also with two rounds of revisions. If you want a longer main reel, we fit; if you want a bundle of short cuts, they do.
Filming
Matt Bauer films keynotes for $2,500 flat with travel included in the contiguous US, using a 5-camera 6K setup, with raw files in 5 business days. His all-in price from zero footage to a finished reel is $6,000. That is clear, fair pricing for one person handling the whole job. Hop On Stages can film too, ourselves or through a crew local to you, with a venue if needed, but we quote it per project rather than publishing a filming price. If you want to know the filming cost before you talk to anyone, Motivational Media is the better pick. You can also have any local videographer shoot your next talk from our shot list, and we cut it.
Speed
Motivational Media quotes 4 to 6 weeks from final asset upload. Our turnaround is 2 to 3 weeks from receiving footage. If a deadline matters, that gap is the biggest practical difference between us.
One producer vs a studio
Motivational Media is a one-person shop with more than 20 years of experience. Some speakers want exactly that: one experienced person who knows their work. The trade-off is capacity, since one person's calendar sets the timeline. Ask either of us how soon we can start before you commit.
Price
Both are flat. Their reel package is $3,500; ours is $3,000. Check current numbers on both sites before you decide, because prices change, and compare what each package includes rather than just the total.
After the reel
Motivational Media offers ongoing content (its Speaker Content Engine). Hop On Stages offers a separate booking outreach program that pitches you to event organizers, leading with the reel. One keeps your feed busy; the other works on filling your calendar.
What Motivational Media is
Motivational Media is speaker video producer Matt Bauer, based in Wichita, Kansas according to his site, with more than 20 years of experience. He curates existing footage into reels, films keynotes nationally, and offers ongoing content plans. His pricing page is one of the clearest in the industry, and clients own their deliverables. Speakers named on his site include Phil Gerbyshak, Mimi Brown, Julie Holmes, Meridith Elliott Powell and Mary Kelly. For a speaker who wants filming and editing from one trusted person, he is a strong option. For a three-way comparison, see Speaker Sizzle Reel vs Motivational Media.
Which one should you choose?
Motivational Media is the better choice if
- You need your keynote filmed and want travel included in a flat price
- You want a sizzle and 3 to 5 vertical cuts in the same package
- You prefer working one to one with a single experienced producer
- You want an ongoing monthly content plan
Hop On Stages is the better choice if
- You already have footage and want a 2 to 5 minute story reel
- You need delivery in 2 to 3 weeks rather than 4 to 6 weeks
- You want to pay 50% to begin, 50% on completion
- You want help getting booked after the reel
“They produced an amazing speaker reel for me in about 3 to 4 weeks. If you don't have a good sizzle reel, hire these guys. I can't endorse them enough.”
Questions people ask
Motivational Media vs Hop On Stages: which costs less?
Motivational Media's Speaker Reel Package is $3,500 flat, and $6,000 all in if you need filming. Hop On Stages is $3,000 flat for an edit from your footage. Compare deliverables too: their package adds a sizzle and 3 to 5 vertical cuts.
How long does Motivational Media take?
4 to 6 weeks from final asset upload, per its pricing page. Hop On Stages usually delivers in 2 to 3 weeks.
Does Motivational Media film keynotes?
Yes: Keynote Filming is $2,500 flat with travel included in the contiguous US. Hop On Stages also films, but on a custom quote (ourselves or a local crew, plus a venue if needed), with no published filming price.
Which one gives more revisions?
Both include 2 revision rounds. Motivational Media runs its reviews through Frame.io; Hop On Stages includes 2 rounds in its flat $3,000.
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