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Side by side
| Hop On Stages | Speaker Sizzle Reel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,000 flat per reel | $1,500 / $2,950 / $5,000 by tier |
| Payment | 50% to begin, 50% on completion | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Reel length | Built to the story, typically 2 to 5 minutes | 60 to 90 sec ($1,500), 2 to 3 min ($2,950), 3 to 4 min ($5,000) |
| Footage you can send | All of it; no per-tier cap | Up to 60 min / 3 hrs / 6 hrs by tier |
| Revisions | 2 rounds | 2, 3 or 4 rounds by tier |
| Social cuts | Vertical cut included | 60-sec cut on Signature; 3 extra cuts on Premium; extra cut $197 |
| Turnaround | 2 to 3 weeks | 5, 7 or 10 business days; 48-hour rush $300 |
| Films keynotes | Available on custom quote: we film it or book a local crew (and a venue, if needed) | No (edit only) |
| Booking outreach | Yes, separate done-for-you service | Not offered on their site |
| Named results | Keith Ferrazzi, Kian Gohar, Nick Sonnenberg, Sam Silverstein and others | Sol Rashidi, Lindsey Pollak, Tom Turcich, Dr. Judy Wright |
What actually matters
Flat price vs priced by length
Speaker Sizzle Reel prices by tier, and each tier fixes the reel length. That is clear and fair, but it means a 3 to 4 minute story reel costs $5,000. At Hop On Stages the reel is as long as your story needs, and the price is $3,000 either way. Our published reels run from 2:10 (Keith Ferrazzi) to 4:54 (Mike Domitrz).
Footage caps vs send us everything
Each Speaker Sizzle Reel tier caps how much footage it reviews (60 minutes on Essential, up to 6 hours on Premium, with extra review at $75 per hour). We review everything you send. If you have five years of keynotes, interviews and testimonials, that matters: the best 10 seconds are often buried in the footage nobody wanted to watch.
Speed
Speaker Sizzle Reel is faster: 5 to 10 business days, with a 48-hour rush option. Our turnaround is 2 to 3 weeks. If you need a reel for a bureau submission next week, they are the better pick.
What happens after the reel
This is the biggest difference. Speaker Sizzle Reel makes reels. Hop On Stages also runs a separate done-for-you outreach program that pitches you to event organizers, leading with the reel. Keith Ferrazzi's campaigns produced, in his words, "somewhere close to 81 qualified leads".
What Speaker Sizzle Reel is
Speaker Sizzle Reel is a remote editing studio that works only with speakers and coaches, led by creative producer Anas Sheraz. It says it has made 200+ reels for keynote speakers and coaches, and it publishes three tiers plus add-ons such as a topic trailer ($597) and walk-on video (from $597). Its pricing page is one of the most transparent in the industry, and it is a credible choice.
Which one should you choose?
Speaker Sizzle Reel is the better choice if
- You want a short 60 to 90 second reel and $1,500 is your budget
- You need delivery in about a week, or in 48 hours with rush
- You want add-ons like a walk-on video or topic trailers from the same studio
Hop On Stages is the better choice if
- You want a 2 to 5 minute story reel for one flat $3,000
- You have lots of footage and want all of it reviewed
- You want help getting booked after the reel is done
- You want to pay half now and half when you approve
Questions people ask
Is Speaker Sizzle Reel cheaper than Hop On Stages?
For a short reel, yes: their Essential Reel is $1,500 for 60 to 90 seconds. For a 2 to 3 minute reel they charge $2,950 and we charge $3,000. For 3 to 4 minutes they charge $5,000; our price stays $3,000.
Do either of them film my keynote?
Speaker Sizzle Reel edits only. Hop On Stages can, on a custom quote: we film it ourselves or book a local crew in your area, and a venue if needed. Most reels need no filming; the flat $3,000 covers editing footage you already have.
Which is faster?
Speaker Sizzle Reel: 5 to 10 business days, plus a 48-hour rush option for $300. Hop On Stages: usually 2 to 3 weeks.
Does Speaker Sizzle Reel help you get booked?
Their site does not offer booking or outreach. Hop On Stages offers it as a separate service.
Sources
- Speaker Sizzle Reel: speaker reel cost and tiers
- Speaker Sizzle Reel: homepage
- Hop On Stages: speaker reel production
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One flat $3,000 per reel (50% to begin, 50% on completion). Edited from footage you already have, delivered in 2 to 3 weeks, with two rounds of revisions. Two minutes to see if you're a fit.