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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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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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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 does “User-Generated Content” Mean?

According to our trust-worthy friend, Wikipedia, (take THAT teachers who told me I couldn’t site Wikipedia) “User-generated content (UGC)… is any form of content, such as images, videos, text and audio, that have been posted by users on online platforms such as social media and wikis.[“ How does this differ from “content” in general? The difference is between YOU as your …

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The Netherlands, Spain and Beyond: Travel Blog

As my and Daniel’s trip to Spain draws closer and I must look into accommodations, activities and transportation, I also want to keep in mind what sort of video I want to make! While going through my old blogs to optimize for SEO (no, I did not do anything with that in mind although it …

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How-to do Slow-Mo on your iPhone (video)

I cut this part out of the video, but the MOST important part about doing slow-motion on your iPhone is REMEMBERING that you have the capability to do slow-motion! Don’t miss out on those cool moments because you forgot you could do this cool thing. Short clips from : The Matrix Guardians of Ga’Hoole The …

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TOP TEN Ideas for a video withOUT using your Face (video)

If you just didn’t feel up to appearing in your own video, here are 10 ways to make a video without using your face! Resource section (aka giving credit where due!) Thumbnail photo by Adrian Pelletier on Unsplash My instagram Glenn Matecun- Estate Planning Lawyer Whiteboard software Kevin J. Anderson (he’s available for speaking engagements …

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You can have good footage, good lighting, good edi You can have good footage, good lighting, good editing, but if people don’t get it right away... they’re already scrolling.
 
That’s usually where things fall off.
 
If editing or just putting everything together has been sitting on your to-do list… send us a message and we’ll handle that 😉
It’s about how it makes someone feel about their b It’s about how it makes someone feel about their business, their brand, and the way they show up.
No one really talks about how many roles video act No one really talks about how many roles video actually takes.
 
You’re filming, editing, planning, thinking, rethinking...and somehow expected to make it all look effortless.
 
It’s a lot behind the scenes for something that ends up being less than a minute. But if you know, you know 😅
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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