THE REEL FACTOR
KNOXVILLE · NASHVILLE · CHICAGO · ANYWHERE YOU NEED US
about THE REEL FACTOR
We're not a faceless agency. We're a team of storytellers who believe that what people see matters — and that authentic human connection beats "perfect" AI content every single time.
In a world where audiences can feel the difference between real and generated, trust is built face to face, story to story, screen to screen. We show up, we coach, we produce — and we make sure the humans behind your business are the ones your audience remembers.
Real people. Real stories. Real trust.
Trusted By Real Businesses
who it's for
BUILT FOR TWO KINDS
OF AMBITIOUS PEOPLE
Whether you're building a personal brand or scaling a business, there's a path designed exactly for you.
INDIVIDUALS
YOU'RE THE BRAND.
OWN THE CAMERA.
Coaches, consultants, realtors, speakers — people who know their expertise but freeze the moment record starts. We fix that, with a system and a coach who's been there.
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Coaches & consultants
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Real estate professionals
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Speakers & thought leaders
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Service providers building authority
BUSINESSES
Your team.
Your story. Scaled.
Growing companies that need consistent, high-quality video without hiring a full production team. From social content to event coverage — we show up and deliver.
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Financial services & mortgage companies
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Healthcare & professional services
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Real estate agencies & brokerages
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Any business ready to show up on video
WHY THE REEL FACTOR
ai can make a video.
only you can make a connection.
Anyone can generate an avatar talking head video. Nobody can generate you. We're built on the belief that the most powerful marketing asset you have is a real human — confident, authentic, and on camera.
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We Show Up
In-person direction, on-location production, and same-day event turnarounds when it matters most.
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We Build Systems
Content pillars, repurposing workflows, and a YouTube anchor strategy that turns one shoot into weeks of content.
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We Coach Humans
On-camera confidence, delivery, and messaging — because great content starts before the edit.
REELFOLIO
AS REEL AS IT GETS
TESTIMONIALS
STRAIGHT FROM THE FEED
"Love using The Reel Factor to help us make engaging social media content with our team members for our business in Knoxville, TN...they help you feel comfortable in front of the camera."
KALLEE BOTKIN, TVAMP
"Maria’s work is always to the point. She has a great ability to capture the essence of your business and communicate it clearly. She has been a valuable asset to our marketing team."
PAOLA NIELSEN, MEDI SPA AT CHOTO
“The Reel Factor came up with a plan and trained us to do effective video marketing campaign - which is an efficient way for us to market to our customers.”
STEVE KUDIA, BEST PACKAGING, INC.
"Maria is the absolute BEST to work with on my video project.
She is very knowledgeable and very creative. I enjoyed working with her and will definitely be using her again."
RICK SMENNER, TELLICO LAKE HOME TEAM
“The Reel Factor helped us turn scattered content into a clear, compelling story. The videos feel intentional, on-brand, and exactly what we needed to grow.”
JENNA FOWLER, VAGABOND BOTANICAL
REEL SERVICES. REAL RESULTS.
SIMPLE PLANS.
SERIOUS RESULTS.
All plans require a 3-month minimum — because momentum takes more than a month to build.
the spark
TIER 01
You film. We produce. The DIY Vault coaches you every step of the way.
$1,200
3 month minimum | $3,600 total
/mo.
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8 short-form videos per mo.
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Captions, hooks & platform-ready exports
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Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn
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Full DIY Video Vault access
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Monthly content prompts & scripts
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Polished + casual 5/5 mix
THE SYSTEM
TIER 02
Strategy, scripting & production —
your content ecosystem built to grow.
$3,500
3-month minimum | $7,500 total
/mo.
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12 short-form videos per month
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1 long-form anchor video per mo.
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Strategy, scripting & content calendar
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YouTube + short-form integrated
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Virtual shoot direction available
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Content pillar & series development
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Full DIY Video Vault access
THE STUDIO
TIER 3
Full in-person production.
Structured to your goals. Starting at
$4,500
3-month minimum | Custom plans available
/mo.
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In-person shoot days included
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Event coverage & same-day delivery
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Reels, Shorts, long-form, event recaps
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Premium edit & post-production
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Distribution & scheduling support
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Quarterly strategy review
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Dedicated creative director
INCLUDED IN TIER 1 + 2
THE DIY VIDEO VAULT.
A self-serve coaching library so you're camera-ready before you ever hit record. Built by Maria —
so you get her expertise even when she's not in the room.
🔒 EXCLUSIVE TO REEL FACTOR CLIENTS
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Your Setup
Phone settings, lighting with what you own, and audio basics that make a real difference.
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Your Shot
Framing, backgrounds, and what to avoid — so your footage is edit-ready every time.
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Your Delivery
Speaking to camera, energy, pacing — look natural, not scripted.
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What to Film This Month
Speaking to camera, energy, pacing — look natural, not scripted.
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How to Deliver Your Footage
File naming, uploading, and turnaround expectations — a frictionless handoff every time.