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The 3 Types of Videos Every Business Needs And How to Use Them

A lot of business owners aren’t struggling because they’re not creating enough content…They’re struggling because they’re creating the wrong mix of content. Not every video is supposed to do the same job. And once you understand this, everything starts to make a lot more sense. There are really just 3 types of videos your business …

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Why Your Video Strategy Needs Breathing Room

I used to think being “ahead” in content meant always posting. Always planning. Always editing. Always thinking about the next idea before the current one even went live. And while that sounds productive… it’s exhausting. If you’re a creative whether you’re a videographer, business owner, designer, writer, or content creator, you’ve probably felt it too. …

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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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Why Video Testimonials for Business Are the Secret Sauce to Earning Trust Online

You’ve got happy clients. You’ve delivered great results. But when it comes to converting curious viewers into buyers… screenshots and star ratings will only take you so far. In marketing, there’s one golden rule: people trust people. Social proof is everything and there’s one marketing tool that turns trust into action faster than almost anything …

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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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So excited to be gearing up for another video with So excited to be gearing up for another video with @freedomhousedetroit . I haven't been taking on a lot of work with the new bebe, but some jobs with some organizations I just can't pass up. 🤍
Most of the time, it’s not really about time, conf Most of the time, it’s not really about time, confidence, or even ideas. It’s about perspective.

The way you think about video will either keep you stuck… or help you use it as a tool that actually supports your business.
A lot of the time, it’s not about doing more. It’s A lot of the time, it’s not about doing more.
It’s knowing what each piece of content is THERE to do.
 
If you want to go deeper into this and see how to apply it to your own content, we wrote a full blog on it.

Comment BLOG, and we’ll send you the link 😉
And just when you finally hit record…your dogs dec And just when you finally hit record…your dogs decide it’s the perfect time to co-star 😮‍💨

If you’re wearing all the hats as a content creator, director, editor, and on-screen talent in your biz and you’re feeling stuck on which video to kick things off with, we’ve got something just for you.

Comment "FIRST" and we’ll send you our free guide to help you figure out exactly what video your business should make first.
Not just that it looked good… but that it connecte Not just that it looked good… but that it connected. That someone understood the thought, the intention, the message behind it.

That’s the kind of content that stays with people and the kind that actually moves your business forward.
Who? What? How? Why? Whom do you help? What is it Who? What? How? Why? Whom do you help? What is it you help them do? How? Why do you do it? 

If you're only ever going to make one video for your business, answers these questions and make this one the one.

And if you want a more detailed guide, we’re giving away our FREE checklist to help you choose the first video that fits your business.

Just comment “FIRST” and we’ll send you the link.
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Thinking about video for your business? Let’s chat.
I know it’s a little out of the blue- but I figure I know it’s a little out of the blue- but I figured today, on his due date, was the day to share. 🥰 So. What I’ve been up to…
If your video strategy feels heavy lately, it migh If your video strategy feels heavy lately, it might not be because you’re doing it wrong. It might just need space to breathe.
 
When content has room, it gets clearer, more intentional, and a lot more sustainable.

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