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Video Confidence Collective

I’ve been in your shoes—unsure where to start, wrestling with gear, second-guessing every take. If you’re creating content for social media, your website, courses, or ads, the Video Confidence Collective Podcast is your weekly guide to mastering DIY Video Production and using Video Marketing to grow your business—without overwhelm, expensive gear, or the endless record-delete-repeat cycle. Hosted by Chris Schwager, founder of Ridge Films and video confidence pioneer, this podcast helps

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124: Why Short and Snackable Videos Are In Demand

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/10/10

If your video is crammed with too much information or filled with long and winding explanation of a complex topic, chances are, you've already lost your audience.People only have an average of seven seconds to decide if watching your video is worth their time and headspace. And that attention span is only getting smaller. So how do you make the most of a video that not only grabs and retains attention, but also engage viewers until the end? Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple

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5:32

123: Save Your Sanity: 4 Tips To Plan Your Videos...

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2022/09/30

Are you prone to rewriting scripts, re-shooting scenes, and doing too much engineering on editing? Are you at the brink of sanity because of the gruelling process this video has taken you?Have you come to doubt this investment after everything you've been through? Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where weoffer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need to get startedwith videos. In this episode, Chris Schwager,

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6:30

122: 4 Best Practices to Create Clickable Video...

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/09/23

"Don't judge a book by it's cover" still holds some truth to it in general. But for videos, you need to help your viewers decide why they need to click your video among the rest of videos that promises great, if not similar, content. Or else, your video risk getting scrolled awayto oblivion. Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where weoffer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need to get startedwith videos. In

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35:23

121: How to Build a YouTube Brand from Nothing with...

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/09/16

You've got your camera, lights, and microphone, ready to shine on the second largest search engine online - YouTube. Everybody likes to watch video, and you think it only makes sense to be on the spotlight and start churning out content, with hopes to bring profit for your business. But viewers don't take too long to your channel before swiping down your episode to oblivion. You realise you're not cut out for this. What do you do? In this episode, Chris Schwager and Brendan Southall

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5:47

120: Video Marketing Tip: Nailing Your CTA

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/09/02

You're proud of your videos. You've strived to create the best offers. You believe you've given enough thought for your audience. But no one is clicking that call-to-action button and the site traffic isn't converting. Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where weoffer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need to get startedwith videos. In this episode, Chris Schwager, Video Marketer from Ridge Films, talks about

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35:14

119: Special: FPA Video SOA Soapbox Set to the Rescue...

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2022/08/18

How well do clients understand their financial plans? Financial planners create text document on Statement of Advice to clients that costs days and thousand of dollars to produce, only for some clients to come back, scratching their heads, with a ton of questions on the document. With the onset of pandemic that forced people to do video meetings instead, the concept of Video SOA was born, and more and more professionals and customers alike are pushing this medium as part of process in

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6:05

118: Video Scripting Tip: Ad libbing

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/08/09

No one is perfect. And as much as you'd like your performance tocome acrossau naturel,presenting to the camera without making it look like you're reading off a teleprompter may take years of practice and mastery. So how do you do it? Two saving words: Ad lib. Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where weoffer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need to get startedwith videos. In this episode, Chris Schwager, Video

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37:16

117: Transforming Startups Using Professional DIY...

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/08/02

By definition, startup refers to a company in the first stage of operations and are founded by entrepreneur/s who develop a product or service in demand. They are often funded by venture capitalists because they start with high costs and limited revenue in general. But what happens when startups hit the rut? What considerations must be fulfilled to change tack and reboot the system? And does DIY Video Program qualify as a startup? In this episode, Chris Schwager and Brendan Southall

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116: Video Scripting Tip: Read Out Loud

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/07/21

So you have finalised your video script and think it's a masterpiece. You've said everything you wanted to say, even used jargonsand some tongue-twisters to make it sound smart and catchy. You hand it overto the voice-over artist for recording, and hear him tumble in his words all the way to the end, out of breath and possibly, out of his wits. Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where weoffer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting, and video marketing:

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30:12

115: Technology Stack: Tech and Tools Financial...

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/07/15

If you want to stay on top of the game in the digital age, it'svital to find the best technology out there so you can communicate with your customers, track emails and calendar, monitor progress of projects and measure success. And for financial planners and advisers who capitalise on in-person meetings, this has become more imperative during pandemic. So how do you find the right tech for you? Which platforms and softwares best serve your clients and business?How does sending video

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114: Video Scripting Tip: Writing Less is More

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2022/07/08

Every word counts. And if you don't want to lose your audience with a speech that could get out of hand because of overwriting, here's a great scripting tip: writing less is more. Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where weoffer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need to get startedwith videos. In this episode, Chris Schwager, Video Marketer from Ridge Films, talks about how important it is to keep your message

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40:35

113: Vidyard & Visual Selling: Creating a Culture of...

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2022/07/01

If you want to give your business a chance to profit and grow, video selling is the way to go. And if you have preconceived ideas about producing videos for business, you might clam up the instant you hear about the cost of actually producing just one. But these days, there's no need to worry much as most video platforms are available online.And one of the leading video-hosting platform made especially for business is Vidyard. Vidyard is a video production platform that provides

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6:21

112: Video Scripting Tip: Be Conversational

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/06/23

Do you hear yourself sounding like you're reading off a script when presenting? Do the words feel unnatural when you articulate them, and yet the same words come off just right when you read them on a website or a blog? Are you confusedat what voice you need to properly address your audience? Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where weoffer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need to get startedwith videos. In

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53:38

111: What is SDR Video Prospecting? with Chet Lovegren

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/06/17

So you've done your part in creating content online and making your website come alive with videos to showcase your brand, services and product. But so far, the numbers have stalled, and there's no progress to your video engagements. Is there another way for you to attract prospects? Two words: Video Prospecting. Break through the noise with a video strategy that doesn't need to be entertaining or production-heavy, but is highly more enticing and helpful. In this episode, Chris Schwager

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110: Video Presentation Tips: Deliver with Energy

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/06/02

You can be presenting the most boring topic in the world, but still capture and hold the viewer's interest with how muchlifeyou put into your performance. And that is the best asset a presenter can have: energy. Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where weoffer strategies for on-camera presentation, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need to get startedwith videos. In this episode, Chris Schwager, Video Marketer from Ridge Films, talks aboutwhy

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27:24

109: Scaling Ecommerce Business Made Easier By Videos...

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/05/31

Kickstarting your ecommerce business on this day and age has never been this easy, with platforms that allows your brands to go online in just a few days. While managing it can be a daunting task, many ecommerce brandsare able to go viral, thanks to effective content strategy. So, does it mean you're ready to scale?How do you scale an ecommerce business? Is it worth a shot? Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' video podcast featuring marketers, entrepreneurs & clients who help take the

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4:59

108: Video Presentation Tips: Add Inflection on Words

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/05/22

In video presentations, you prepare for your speech and practice your scripts, perfecting what to say and how you say it. But in the end, it's all about how your audience will hear your presentation that matters the most. And you don't want them switching off or zoning out when you deliver them with not an inch of gusto in your voice. Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where weoffer strategies for on-camera presentation, scripting, and video marketing: all the

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34:18

107: AI for Voice-overs and Audio Branding with David...

Video Confidence Collective ·

2022/05/17

Now more than ever, the online world is saturated with content to keep up with the consumption, trends and algorithms, all to grab people's attention. So companies and brands must find a way to be memorable over the noise. And one solution that crosses multi-channels and is gaining traction is none other than audio. Quality voice acting, valuable podcasts, and smart audio branding -- how do these come into play? Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' video podcast featuring marketers, entrepreneurs

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106: Video Presentation Tips: Adjusting Your Tone

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2022/05/06

People are more inclined to perfect theirpresentationscriptto make sure they express their ideas during the speech,but tend to overlook the delivery. And when their audience start to nod off or zone out, they don't immediately understand what'swrong. And in a kind of a misstep, they lose their confidence, thereby losing attention. And no, the problem is not the topic. It's how you're setting-- or notsetting --the tone properly. Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment

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105: Build a Solid Community thru YouTube and TikTok...

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2022/04/29

One of the best strategies to build sales is to grow a community. And these days, what better way to build a following than sharing video content about your business on video sharing platforms dominating the space today: YouTube and TikTok.And boy, do people love watching videos from these sites. With 1.9 billion users, YouTube has become the world's second largest search engine and most visited site after Google. People would watch over 1 billion hours of YouTube videos a day, more than

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