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The First Video I’d Make If I Were Starting My Business Today

If I were starting my business from scratch today, no audience, no content library, no fancy setup… I wouldn’t start with a viral Reel or a perfectly polished brand video. I’d start with something much simpler. Here’s the thing no one tells you at the beginning When you’re starting or restarting a business, video feels …

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7 Trends That Should Shape Your 2026 Content Strategy

If there’s one thing we can count on in 2026, it’s that social media is about to look very different. Not in a scary “the algorithms are out to get us” way, more like, the rules are shifting, people are changing what they want, and the stuff that used to work just… doesn’t hit the …

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Why Video Marketing Matters More Than Ever in 2025 (Press Play on Growth Presentation)

Videos are powerful. I’ve seen campaigns raise $150,000, $500,000, even $4.36 million, all because the right story was told the right way. And that’s exactly why I’m so passionate about helping small businesses understand that video marketing isn’t just nice to have. It’s one of the strongest tools you can use to grow. A few …

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3 Marketing Myths Small Businesses Need to Let Go Of

Marketing advice is EVERYWHERE. Scroll through Instagram for five minutes and you’ll find someone telling you what you should be doing: post more, sell harder, mimic the big players, go viral, etc. But for small businesses, that kind of thinking can do more harm than good. Because your business? It’s built on connection, not cookie-cutter …

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How to Use AI to Turn Customer Insights into Better Marketing

Running a small business sometimes feels like playing 20 questions with your audience. What do they really care about? What makes them buy? Why did they click that post but ignore the other one? Customers are telling you what they want all the time through their clicks, comments, and even the way they interact with …

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How to Repurpose 1 Video Into 6 Pieces of Content

Creating marketing videos for your small business used to feel like a major production. And to be honest… between coming up with ideas, writing scripts, filming, editing, and trying to post consistently, it’s A LOT. The good news is, AI tools for video creation can help you create better marketing videos without replacing human creativity. …

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How Small Businesses Can Use AI to Create Better Marketing Videos

Creating marketing videos for your small business used to feel like a major production. And to be honest… between coming up with ideas, writing scripts, filming, editing, and trying to post consistently, it’s A LOT. The good news is, AI tools for video creation can help you create better marketing videos without replacing human creativity. …

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What I Now Know About Video Marketing After 8 Years

Eight years. Eight years of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of video marketing.  It feels like just yesterday I was fumbling with lighting setups and struggling to get the audio right. Back then, I thought I had it all figured out. I had big ideas about viral videos and instant success. Now, looking back, I realize …

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Reels vs. TikTok vs. YouTube Shorts: Where Should Your Business Be?

The internet's IN LOVE with short videos, and it's hard to ignore the phenomenon that has taken over our screens. You can't scroll for long without seeing one. The big question is, with Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts all out there, how do you pick the best platform for your business's videos? Let’s figure out …

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The Real Deal with AI in Video Marketing

AI is stepping up its game, and video marketing is totally getting onboard with all these changes! Now, some of us might be a little nervous about what that means. The real question is: Is it going to be a game-changer or will it do more harm to us?  Let's break it down - the …

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So fun being back at @arbormotion for this shoot! So fun being back at @arbormotion for this shoot!
 
We first met their team while filming for @thelist_annarbor , so it was really nice getting to reconnect and work together again. Always great energy, great people, and such a fun shoot all around.
 
Thank you Katie from @michiganseogroup for taking these BTS shots! 🤩

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What do you want your business to be known for thi What do you want your business to be known for this year?

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We’re getting ready to bring more stories to life We’re getting ready to bring more stories to life this year. If video is part of your plans, we’d love to be part of the process. 😉
Just me, my notebook, and a very optimistic versio Just me, my notebook, and a very optimistic version of myself pretending 2026 won’t be as chaotic as every other year.

If video’s on your list too, I’m here when you’re ready.

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Closing out the year a little wiser and stepping i Closing out the year a little wiser and stepping into the next with intention. Happy New Year from the IVM team ✨
Doing what you love is real, but so is burnout.   Doing what you love is real, but so is burnout.
 
When the to-dos pile up and the edits feel endless, it’s easy to forget the passion that started all of this in the first place.
 
Sometimes you just need a pause, a breath, or a moment to reconnect with your why.
 
If you’re in that season too, keep going. Your spark isn’t gone, it’s just waiting for you to slow down long enough to feel it again.

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Wherever you’re spending Christmas, we hope you ge Wherever you’re spending Christmas, we hope you get a chance to slow down, be present, and soak in the little scenes you’ll want to remember later.

Wishing you a day full of warmth, joy, and moments that feel like home.

Merry Christmas from the IVM team 🎄
I wasn't able to shoot this show with Brian of @mi I wasn't able to shoot this show with Brian of @michiganvideo again this year (was occupied watching a needle felting artist create some crazy life-like animals... seriously trippy and seriously awesome! #needlefeltingjoy @feltedskystudio ) but what a fun shoot this was last year. Happy Holidays everyone! 

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If video is on your vision board for next year, I’ If video is on your vision board for next year, I’d love to help you bring it to life. My DMs are always open 🥰

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