Pricing Structure

Studio Build, Managed Production
& Distribution Services

A complete reference for scoping client engagements — from first consult through fully managed show production. Designed to support clear team discussion and consistent client communication.

Section 01 — Client Journey

The Engagement Arc

Clients can enter at any stage and scale forward as their publishing cadence grows — without hiring a media department.

Consult / Audit
Build or Upgrade
Stewardship
Managed Studio
Managed + Publish
Content Machine
Executive DFY

This progression gives teams a clear path to start small and scale up — with no pressure to commit to full production before the studio and workflow are proven out.

Section 02 — Quick Framing

At a Glance

Studio installs start at $6,500. Fully managed production starts at $2,500/month. Most teams land $12K–$22K for a clean, reliable install.

$2,500/mo
Managed studio + 1 episode/month edited.
Launch Kit available as a one-time add-on.
$4,500 – $5,500/mo
4 episodes/month edited + YouTube uploads.
No shorts, no broader distribution.
$7,500 – $9,500/mo
Best Value  ·  Fastest Show Growth
4 episodes + distribution + 3–6 shorts per show.
Section 03 — Entry Offers / Down-Sells

Entry-Level Engagements

For teams not ready to commit to a full install — or those who want a professional blueprint before DIYing.

Studio-in-a-Box Consult

$1,500 – $2,500 one-time
Best for: Teams who want to DIY the install but need a professional blueprint.
Includes
  • Gear list scoped to your space and budget
  • Layout and wiring plan
  • Recorded walkthrough of recommended setup and workflow
  • One follow-up call for Q&A and final adjustments
Not included: Physical install, travel, procurement

Remote Install Coaching

$1,200 one-time
Best for: Teams with gear already purchased, or a cobbled-together setup that needs to become reliable.
Includes
  • 2-hour remote session to audit, reconfigure, and standardize settings
  • "Clean capture baseline" setup for audio, framing, and lighting
  • Simple SOP checklist so the setup stays consistent
Not included: Procurement, physical install
Section 04 — Studio Build + Install

Studio Packages

One-time build engagements scoped to space, use case, and production ambition. Procurement guidance included in all tiers; Yonderchild can also handle procurement directly.

Tier A

Micro-Studio

$6,500 – $14,500
Best for: Solo or lower-frequency teams that want clean, consistent capture.
Includes
  • Studio design + shopping list / procurement guidance (or managed procurement)
  • Installation — wiring, lighting, audio, camera setup (1–2 cameras)
  • Presets and templates for audio, framing, and basic switching workflow
  • Remote-access configuration + SOPs
  • Handoff training (30–60 minutes)
Tier B

Pro Micro-Studio

$15,000 – $30,000
Best for: Teams producing a true show format that needs to look professional every time.
Includes everything in A, plus
  • 3-camera setup (2 close-ups + 1 wide)
  • Repeatable multi-cam workflow and scene setup
  • Better set dressing / backdrop strategy
  • Redundancy — backup audio + more robust power/network
  • Deeper testing and tuning for session-to-session consistency
Tier C

Small Set / Boardroom Studio

$30,000 – $75,000+
Best for: Leadership teams, panels, boardroom recording, and multi-guest shows.
Includes everything above, plus
  • More acoustic treatment and room tuning
  • Multi-mic + multi-cam + PTZ options as needed
  • Dedicated control / producer station (even if remote-managed)
Section 05 — Bridge Offer

Studio Stewardship

The step between "we just installed" and "we're ready to produce." Someone watching the system before a full production commitment is made.

Monthly Retainer
$750 – $1,200/month

Best for: Teams who just installed or upgraded and want someone watching the system before committing to full production.

Includes
  • One remote check-in per month (health check + small adjustments)
  • Async support — 48-hour response
  • Quarterly settings audit + reliability tune-up
Not Included
  • Remote producing
  • Editing
  • Clips or thumbnails
  • Uploads or distribution
Section 06 — Monthly Managed Plans

Monthly Production Plans

Recurring engagements that replace the need to hire a media department. Studio monitoring, remote producing, editing, and distribution — scoped to publishing frequency.

Tier 1
Managed Studio + 1 Episode/Month
$2,500/mo
Best for: Teams who want a clean, reliable show with minimal lift and want to start publishing without hiring a media department.
Includes
  • Studio monitoring, alerts, and preventative maintenance
  • Remote producing for up to 1 session/month
  • 1 full episode/month edited (audio + video; standard edit)
  • Packaging — title options, description draft, chapters, thumbnail direction
  • Clean delivery of final exports + organized project files
Not Included
  • Shorts or clips
  • Uploads / distribution
  • Heavy motion graphics
Tier 2
Weekly Long-Form Production + YouTube Upload
$4,500 – $5,500/mo
Best for: Teams who want consistent weekly episodes and want Yonderchild to handle production, editing, and YouTube publishing.
Includes
  • Everything in Tier 1 (managed studio + reliability)
  • Remote producing for up to 4 sessions/month
  • 4 full episodes/month edited (audio + video; multicam if applicable)
  • Packaging — titles, descriptions, chapters, thumbnail direction
  • YouTube uploads included
  • Monthly planning + content calendar / backlog management
Not Included
  • Shorts or clips
  • Podcast host uploads
  • Website embeds
  • Broader multi-channel distribution
Tier 4
Executive / Dedicated Producer
$12,500 – $18,000/mo
Best for: Leaders who want near-zero involvement and a show that is actively managed for performance.
Includes
  • Everything in Tier 3
  • Producer-led showrunning — topic prompts, run-of-show, guest coordination assist
  • A/B thumbnail testing + channel optimization cadence
  • Quarterly studio refresh — set, lighting, workflow refinements
  • Highest-priority support and turnaround
Scope
  • All Tier 3 deliverables
  • Full showrunner involvement
  • Ongoing optimization
  • Quarterly studio tuning
Section 07 — Show Setup Costs

Show Launch Kit + In-Show Graphics Pack

One-time setup cost. Required for Tier 1 and Tier 2 unless the client already has usable show assets in place.

One-Time Setup
$1,500 – $3,500

Required for Tier 1 and Tier 2 unless usable show assets already exist.

Required — Tier 1 & 2
Includes
  • Show branding alignment — fonts, colors, guardrails
  • In-show graphics — lower thirds, name keys, title cards, overlays
  • Custom music for the show
  • Intro / outro structure (simple; advanced motion optional)
  • Thumbnail template direction + export-ready layout
  • Metadata templates — titles, descriptions, chapters format
  • Basic scene template / default settings for repeatable sessions
Note: Tier 3+ can include this during onboarding or keep it as a separate line item, depending on margin and scope.
Section 08 — Add-Ons

Common Add-Ons

Modular additions to any tier. Scope additional distribution, extra sessions, on-site days, and more.

Additional Distribution
Scoped by channels & volume
Podcast host upload + website embed + expanded channel publishing. Priced based on channel count and volume.
Additional Produced Session
$450 – $650
Per session. Remote producing for recording days beyond plan limits.
Extra Short Pack
$350 – $850
6 shorts per pack. Useful for teams on Tier 1–2 who want clip output without upgrading tiers.
On-Site Production Day
$1,500 – $3,500 /day
Plus travel. For events, offsites, or one-time shoots outside the home studio.
Studio Refresh / Upgrade Day
$1,000 – $2,500
Set updates, lighting changes, gear upgrades, or workflow refinements outside of a quarterly tuning.
After-Hours / Emergency Support
$150 – $300 /hr
For time-sensitive issues outside normal turnaround windows or scheduled check-ins.
Advanced Motion Graphics
Scoped separately
Motion work beyond what's included in the Show Launch Kit. Priced per project based on scope and complexity.
Section 09 — Internal Sales Guidance

Primary Offer We Lead With

Default Lead Offer
Content Machine

This is the default offer we should lead with for qualified clients. It is the clearest expression of the Yonderchild value proposition: a managed in-house content engine that captures, produces, publishes, and repurposes content consistently — without the client needing to build or manage a media department internally.

$7,500 – $9,500/mo
Why We Lead With It

The Content Machine is the strongest offer because it solves the full problem, not just part of it. It gives the client a repeatable weekly cadence, broader distribution, short-form repurposing for discovery, and less dependency on their own internal team to keep the machine moving.

It is the easiest offer to tie to real momentum, real output, and real business value.

Best Fit Signals

Lead with this when the client:

  • wants a consistent weekly publishing rhythm
  • wants growth, not just clean production
  • does not want to manage uploads and distribution internally
  • values short-form clips as part of the strategy
  • wants a real system, not freelancers they have to coordinate
  • is serious enough to invest in a repeatable content engine
How to Position It

Do not position this as "4 episodes plus shorts."

Position it as: a managed content engine — with production, publishing, and repurposing built into one system.

The sale is not just more content.
The sale is less internal overhead, more consistency, and a stronger growth loop.

If They're Not Ready for the Full Offer
If they want weekly production but need a smaller scope:
Move to Tier 2 — Weekly Long-Form Production + YouTube Upload
Keeps the weekly cadence and managed production; removes broader distribution and shorts.
If they need a lighter monthly starting point:
Move to Tier 1 — Managed Studio + 1 Episode/Month
Right when they want to start publishing consistently but aren't ready for a weekly engine.
If they just installed and need support first:
Move to Studio Stewardship
Best bridge when they want someone watching the system before committing to active production.
If they're still figuring out the studio setup or reducing upfront commitment:
Move to Studio-in-a-Box Consult or Remote Install Coaching
Best down-sells when the client is earlier in the journey and not ready for a recurring engagement.
Summary

Simple Reference Figures

For internal discussion only
Studio Install Entry point from $6,500
Studio Install Typical range $12,000 – $22,000
Stewardship Monthly entry — monitoring + async support from $750/mo
Managed Production Monthly entry — 1 episode, remote producing from $2,500/mo
Content Machine Weekly shows + YouTube + Shorts — Best Value tier $7,500 – $9,500/mo
Executive DFY Dedicated producer + full showrunning $12,500 – $18,000/mo