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

By Katie Peterson | Jan 27, 2026 | 0 Comments
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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

By Hanna Gazo | Dec 31, 2025 | 0 Comments
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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)

By Katie Peterson | Nov 29, 2025 | 0 Comments
Press Play on Growth - What, Why and How of Video marketing 2025

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

By Hanna Gazo | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 Comments
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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

By Hanna Gazo | Sep 26, 2025 | 0 Comments
How AI makes knowing your customers easy

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

By Hanna Gazo | Aug 25, 2025 | 0 Comments
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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

By Hanna Gazo | Jul 28, 2025 | 0 Comments
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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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Why Video Testimonials for Business Are the Secret Sauce to Earning Trust Online

By Hanna Gazo | Jun 29, 2025 | 0 Comments
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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

By Katie Peterson | Apr 30, 2025 | 0 Comments

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?

By Hanna Gazo | Mar 20, 2025 | 0 Comments
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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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A simpler way to approach video when you're just starting out - michigan videographer

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 blog banner

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 …
Read More
Why Video Testimonials are the secret sauce to earning trust banner

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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