creative partner / strategy · branding · content · ai

We turn brands into content people follow.

Don’t know what to post or how to reach your niche? We study your industry, sharpen your brand and create video and static content for every platform, with you on camera, an AI clone of you, or an avatar built for your company.

✓ Niche research included✓ Video + static content✓ AI clones & avatars
Trusted by creators, founders and brands like
ClickFunnelsKajabiMichael HyattDaily StoicJon YoushaeiRoberto NicksonAndré DuqumNow MediaNeil PatelAdam PalmerRichard YuJames ConoleClickFunnelsKajabiMichael HyattDaily StoicJon YoushaeiRoberto NicksonAndré DuqumNow MediaNeil PatelAdam PalmerRichard YuJames Conole
9.5M+combined followers of the clients reviewed below
10,402hours of client work on Upwork
106jobs completed on Upwork
99%Job Success · Top Rated Plus
2years editing Jon Youshaei’s channel
EN · ESbilingual team and content
The real problem

You don’t have a content problem. You have a clarity problem.

Most brands know they should post. Few know what to say, who it’s for, or why each platform needs something different. That’s where content stalls.

01

Posting without a reason

Content gets made because “we should post”, not because it answers a question your buyer is asking.

Fix → niche research before production
02

One video, everywhere

The same clip on LinkedIn and TikTok. Different audiences, different attention, same result: nothing.

Fix → a native version per platform
03

A brand nobody remembers

No consistent look, voice or format, so every post starts from zero instead of building recognition.

Fix → a content identity system
04

The founder bottleneck

Everything waits on the person who has the least time to record, edit and approve.

Fix → a weekly system, clones and avatars
The ALCH3M1ST content system

From no idea to a content engine.

We don’t wait for your footage. We figure out what your audience needs to see, then make it.

01

Research

We analyze your industry, niche, competitors and audience to find what to say.

  • Industry & competitor scan
  • Audience questions & objections
  • Content pillars
02

Brand

We sharpen your positioning, voice and visual identity so every post feels like you.

  • Positioning & voice
  • Visual identity for content
  • Format templates
03

Create

Video and static content: filmed, edited, designed or generated with AI.

  • Video: long, short, ads
  • Static: carousels, posts
  • AI clones & avatars
04

Distribute

A native version for each platform, on a weekly rhythm, improved with data.

  • Native cut per platform
  • Weekly calendar
  • Monthly data review
Portfolio · 31 projects · 9 formats

Open a folder. See the work.

Every format we produce, with the clients we made it for. Pick a folder and the projects slide out.

The edit

Pinpoint craft for maximum retention.

More than cuts. We shape pacing, story, visuals and hooks that keep people watching, clicking and coming back.

The first 3 seconds decide everything.

We engineer scroll-stopping openers, tighter pacing and curiosity loops that keep your audience watching longer.

Audience retention · illustrative
Hook playbook5 openers we test on every video
Example line for a dental clinic

“This patient smiled for the first time in eight years. Here’s what we did.”

Platform playbook

One brand. Five audiences. Five playbooks.

The person scrolling LinkedIn at 9am is not the person on TikTok at midnight. Here is how we adapt the same idea for each one.

Pick a platform →
Services

Everything your brand needs to be seen and to sell.

Strategy, branding and content production, plus the websites, apps and AI automations that turn attention into clients.

Talk to us about your brand →

Video content

Reels, Shorts, long-form, ads and podcasts: filmed, edited or generated.

Static content

Carousels, posts, quote cards and ad creatives that match your brand.

Niche & content strategy

Industry and audience research, content pillars and a monthly calendar.

Branding & identity

Positioning, voice, logo refresh and a visual system for every channel.

AI clones & brand avatars

Your digital twin, or a virtual presenter for your company. See the AI avatars folder above.

YouTube growth

Channel strategy, editing, thumbnails and SEO for long-term growth.

Websites & landing pages

Fast, modern sites and landing pages built to turn your content’s traffic into calls and sales.

Apps & custom tools

Web and mobile apps, calculators and client portals that add value to your brand and your offer.

AI process automation

Automate repetitive work with AI: lead follow-up, content repurposing, reporting and internal workflows.

Your options

An editor cuts videos. A creative partner builds the brand.

Four ways to get content made, compared honestly.

Do it yourselfFreelance editorGeneric agencyALCH3M1ST
Niche & audience research✕✕Sometimes✓
Branding & content identity✕✕✓✓
Video editingYour time✓✓✓
Static content & designYour time✕✓✓
AI clones & brand avatars✕✕Rarely✓
A native version per platform✕If askedSometimes✓
A weekly publishing system✕✕✓✓
Direct line to the creative director—✓Account manager✓
Websites, apps & AI automation✕✕Separate vendor✓
Your time each weekMost of itBriefs & reviewsMeetingsOne approval

Not the right fit? If you only need a single video trimmed, a freelance editor is the cheaper choice. We’re built for brands that want a partner for the long run.

Free tool · content diagnosis

Build your content plan in 60 seconds.

Answer nine quick questions. You’ll see your weekly content mix right away, and we’ll bring your full diagnosis report to the free call.

Step 1 of 4

About you

1. Is this for a company or your personal brand?
2. Your industry
Your content diagnosis

Your starting plan

0readiness
Weekly content mix
Opportunities we found
Get my full report on a free call →

Your answers are sent with your booking, so we prepare the report before we talk.

How we start

Your first 30 days, step by step.

No long onboarding. You approve the direction once, then content starts flowing.

Day 1

Free 15-min call

Your goals, your audience and what isn’t working yet.

Week 1

Niche & brand audit

We study your industry, competitors and audience, then propose content pillars.

Week 2

Your content formula

Look, voice, formats and, if you want them, your AI clone or brand avatar.

Weeks 3–4

First production sprint

Video and static content for each platform, delivered for one approval.

Month 2+

The weekly rhythm

Publishing on schedule, monthly review of what worked, and the next ideas.

Meet Elias · 1:35

Why creators work with us.

In 95 seconds: how we listen first, do what we promise and deliver, from talking heads and podcasts to AI ads made from zero.

Watch it here →
Testimonials

Loved by creators and builders.

Creators, founders and a TV network, in their own words. Tap a name to jump to their part of the video.

“A tremendous learner, tremendous team player, and it’s been a joy working with him.”
Jon YoushaeiJon YoushaeiCreator & entrepreneur
“I’m no longer panicking trying to find spare time to edit. They’re doing a damn fine job of it, too.”
Jon DavisJon DavisYouTube creator
“A very important part of our video editing processes at our television channel.”
Juan Guevara TorresJuan Guevara TorresPresident & CEO, Now Media (USA)
“99% of the time, the first edit they give me is perfect.”
Sunny MahalSunny MahalFounder, limitlessentrepreneur.com
Wall of love

Creators with 9.5M+ followers trust us with their content.

Every review below is real and verified on Upwork. Tap a face to read what they said.

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Meet the founder

10,000+ hours of real client work.
I still lead every project.

Founder · Creative director
Elias Gutierrez Mandiola, founder of ALCH3M1ST
Elias Gutierrez Mandiola“The Video Alchemist”★ Top Rated Plus on Upwork ↗
Built in the editing room, not in theory
Since 2020 I’ve worked with creators like Neil Patel, Jon Youshaei and Daily Stoic. Every system on this page is one I’ve used with paying clients. When you work with ALCH3M1ST, I’m the one leading your strategy, from the first call to the content that ships.
Top Rated Plus · 99% Job Success$300K+ earned across 106 jobs and 10,402 hours, verified by Upwork. Today many clients also come from LinkedIn, referrals and 1:1 strategy consulting.
★ Top Rated Plus★ 99% Job SuccessNeil Patel · Jon Youshaei · Daily StoicClickFunnels · Kajabi · Michael HyattStrategy, video, static & AI content1:1 strategy consultingClients from Upwork, LinkedIn & referralsEnglish & Spanish
— Elias Gutierrez MandiolaFounder · ALCH3M1ST Studios
Earned on Upwork$300K+Verified by Upwork, with 99% Job Success
Jobs completed106From creators to global brands
Hours of client work10,402Editing, strategy and channel growth
Clients’ audience9.5M+Combined followers of reviewed clients
On Upwork since2020Still working with clients from year one
The Alchemist Letter

One content idea for your niche. Every week.

Hooks that worked, formats worth stealing and what we’re testing with AI. Short, practical, free.

  • A ready-to-film idea for your industry
  • One breakdown of a video that went viral, and why
  • New AI tools we actually use in production

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FAQ

Questions people ask before the call.

Still unsure? Ask us anything in the free 15 minutes.

Book the call →
What does a creative partner do that an editor doesn’t?

An editor works on the footage you send. We start before that: we research your niche, define what to say and to whom, shape your brand’s look and voice, then produce the video and static content and adapt it to each platform.

I don’t know what content to create. Is that a problem?

No, that’s where most clients start. The first week is a niche and audience audit, and we come back with content pillars and concrete ideas for you to approve.

I don’t want to be on camera. Can you still help?

Yes. We can create an AI clone of you that presents your content, or design a fictional brand avatar for your company. We also make faceless formats like explainers, AI ads and micro-dramas.

Which platforms do you cover?

YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X and Facebook. Each gets a native version of the idea, not the same file reposted.

Do you only work with YouTubers?

No. We work with creators, founders, companies and media brands, from a TV network in the US to course creators and SaaS companies.

How fast do I get the first content?

After the call and the audit, the first production sprint usually starts in week three. Exact turnaround depends on the formats, and we agree it on the call.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the formats and volume you need. We share a clear proposal after the free call.

Do you also build websites, apps and automations?

Yes. Besides content, we build websites and landing pages, web and mobile apps, and AI automations for repetitive processes like lead follow-up, content repurposing and reporting. Everything connects to the content strategy, so attention turns into clients.

Do you work in Spanish?

Yes. We create content in English and Spanish, and the call can be in either language.

Not sure what to create? Let’s figure it out.

In 15 minutes we look at your brand and your niche and tell you what content would reach your audience, and where. No cost, no pressure.

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