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How to Use AI to Turn Customer Insights into Better Marketing

By Hanna Gazo | Sep 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 …

How to Repurpose 1 Video Into 6 Pieces of Content

By Hanna Gazo | Aug 25, 2025 | 0 Comments

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. …

How Small Businesses Can Use AI to Create Better Marketing Videos

By Hanna Gazo | Jul 28, 2025 | 0 Comments

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. …

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

By Hanna Gazo | Jun 29, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 …

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 …

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

By Hanna Gazo | Mar 20, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 …

The Real Deal with AI in Video Marketing

By Hanna Gazo | Feb 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 …

What to Expect in Video Marketing in 2025: Our Predictions

By Katie Peterson | Jan 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

2025 is here! Can you believe it yet? While we’re still figuring out our New Year’s resolutions, the world of video marketing is already evolving but one thing still remains: video marketing is here to stay. According to LocaliQ, nearly 60% of small businesses are already using short-form video platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. …

Video Marketing Tips To Boost Your Sales

By Katie Peterson | Nov 28, 2024 | 0 Comments

You’ve been diligently creating videos for your business, but it feels like they’re not making a significant impact on your bottom line, sound familiar? You’ve even spent hours filming, editing, and uploading, only to see a disappointing number of views and little to no sales. Many businesses struggle to turn video content into REAL sales. …

Make Your Own Bow!

By Katie Peterson | Sep 10, 2024 | 0 Comments

As you know, I’m a big fan of bows. They’re cute, they’re fun, and they make a great marketing visual hammer. *wink* Now, don’t let me stop you from going out and buying one, however, if you want something custom, you can always make your own. Today we’re going to tackle a big bow contender, …

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Good Video Editing Won’t Fix A Bad Message

When a video doesn’t perform the way you hoped, it’s really easy to blame the editing. Maybe the cuts weren’t smooth enough. Maybe the pacing felt off. Maybe it just didn’t look as polished as you wanted. So what do most people do? They focus on fixing the edit. But that’s usually not where the …
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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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