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Send us Fan MailStaring at a blank screen is one of the biggest reasons people don’t create content. As a former magazine writer, I know that feeling well. But you don’t have to start with a blank page. You can start by talking.In this solo episode, I revisit my ReCAP method: Record, Convert, Adapt, and Publish. I share how the steps and tools I use have changed, how much of it you can now do on the go, and how to use AI as a writing partner while keeping your content sounding like you.Top Takeaways🔹Start by talking, not typing, to skip the blank page. 🔹ReCAP stands for Record, Convert, Adapt, and Publish. 🔹Record your ideas anywhere: in the car, in the kitchen or at your desk. 🔹Dictation tools like Wispr Flow make recording on your desktop simple. 🔹Recording your ideas on video helps you get more comfortable on camera. 🔹Use AI as a writing partner to turn your words into posts, scripts and more. 🔹Have AI ask you questions first, so it doesn’t make things up. 🔹Give AI clear parameters, like nine carousel slides with 50 words or less on each. 🔹Your content sounds like you because it starts with your own words and voice. 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...

Send us Fan MailWant a time-saving video workflow? Borrow the one I use for my podcast, which recently went to video.In this solo episode, I walk you through how my podcast workflow evolved from audio-only publishing to producing video episodes and social clips. I share the tools and steps I use to record, edit, distribute, and repurpose, so you can save time too.I’m using my podcast as the example, but this workflow works for any video you record, from a live training to a quick talking-head video.Top Takeaways 🔹 Riverside is still where everything starts, and its Find Fluff feature flags false starts and repeats for review. 🔹 Download two versions: one with captions for the podcast episode and one without captions for Opus Clip. 🔹 Intros and outros get added to the captioned version in Camtasia before it goes out to Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. 🔹 Opus Clip ranks every clip on four things: the hook, the flow, the value, and the trend. 🔹 Clips can be published straight from Opus Clip, with no downloading and re-uploading to a scheduler. 🔹 Posting to LinkedIn manually means being around to engage with anyone who comments. 🔹 The transcript becomes the basis for more content. CHAPTERS00:00 Why Annette moved solo episodes to video02:06 Using Riverside’s Find Fluff to catch false starts04:05 Publishing video through Buzzsprout, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube04:58 Publishing clips directly and saving upload time05:33 Why LinkedIn remains a manual posting exception05:53 Turning Riverside transcripts and show notes into more content 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...

Send us Fan MailWhen video feels hard, it’s usually not one big problem. It comes down to one of three things, sometimes two, sometimes all three.In this solo episode, I share the three things my clients struggle with: confidence, strategy, and technique. I walk through what each one looks like and what you can do about it, for solo business owners and teams. Top Takeaways🔹 Getting comfortable on camera is a muscle you build by doing, not something you’re born with.🔹 You don’t need to be a neurosurgeon to teach someone how to change a bandage. Know 10% more than the people you teach.🔹 Strategy comes down to the who, what, and why: who it’s for, what type of video, and why you’re making it.🔹 Your goal decides the video: templates for visibility, tips for trust, perspective and insight to convert.🔹 Technique isn’t about being an expert editor. It’s about choosing the right approach for the video.CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: the three buckets 01:24 Confidence: feeling awkward on camera and the BOCA strategy 03:31 Confidence: feeling like you don’t know enough 05:03 Strategy: the who, what, and why 08:18 Technique: text on screen, picture-in-picture, transitions, and templates 9:41 What this means for teams 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...

Send us Fan MailAll that time and energy you spend trying to create perfect video is an absolute waste. The people watching your videos don't want perfect; they want content that's relevant to them. In this solo episode, I share what viewers want from your videos: tips, techniques, insights, new perspectives, etc., that will help them solve a problem they have. They don't care what you look like or sound like. All they care is if your message is relevant to them. Top Takeaways🔹Many creators overthink their video production.🔹Audiences prioritize understanding and trust over perfection.🔹Short, focused videos are more effective.🔹One tip or insight per video keeps content engaging.🔹Your audience cares about relevance, not your appearance.🔹Mindset shift: It's about the message, not you.🔹Consistency in video creation builds confidence.🔹You don't need to be an expert to teach others.🔹Creating content with purpose is crucial.CHAPTERS00:00 Overcoming Video Anxiety02:54 The Importance of Authenticity in Video Content05:51 Building Confidence and Consistency in Video Creation06.54 Creating Purposeful Video Content 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...

Send us Fan MailWhen people find out I teach video, they assume that means recording, editing, and getting comfortable on camera. And it does. But there's a second thing I do that surprises people every time: I help them figure out what videos to make, who they're for, and what they're supposed to accomplish.In this solo episode, I walk through the difference between video strategy and video production, the three questions to answer before you hit record, what strategy work looks like with real clients, and how to tell whether your problem right now is production or strategy.Top Takeaways🔹 Production is a skill. Strategy is a set of decisions. You need both, but they're not the same thing.🔹 Answer three questions before you record: What type of video? Who is it for? Why this video?🔹 If the only answer to "who is this for" is "people with eyes," that's a strategy problem, not a production problem.🔹 Your goals decide your video type. Your video type decides your production needs, not the other way around.🔹 Stuck on what to talk about, or posting with no results? More gear won't help. That's strategy.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro 00:22 The two things I do (and the one that surprises people) 01:28 What people think they're hiring me for 03:33 Video production vs. video strategy: the three questions 04:34 "People with eyes": the Argo scene 05:38 Why this video? Different video types do different jobs 06:36 What strategy work looks like with real clients 07:39 Why I recommend video series so often 08:57 Planning behind-the-scenes videos for a client 10:25 How to tell if your problem is production or strategy 12:36 Wrap-up 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...

Send us Fan MailCreating social media video doesn’t have to be complicated. But you probably have questions about how to make it easier and more effective.In this solo episode, I answer five of the questions I get asked most often about social media video, from getting comfortable on camera and choosing equipment to saving time and knowing what to talk about.Top Takeaways🔹 Practice is the best way to get more comfortable and confident on camera.🔹Your smartphone is enough to start. First equipment to add: a wireless lavalier.🔹 Record one line at a time to save time and make editing easier.🔹 Turn questions you get asked repeatedly into short video content.🔹 Vertical 9:16 is the best format for most social media videos.CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction00:25 – How Do I Get Comfortable on Camera?02:15 – What Equipment Do I Need?04:20 – How Do I Save Time Creating Videos?06:00 – What Do I Talk About?07:40 – What Video Format Should I Use?09:10 – 5 Video Questions: Quick Recap 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever avoided picking up your phone to record because you hate how you look or sound on camera, this episode is for you. In this episode, my friend and video coach, Helen Polisi (aka @themuthership), joined me on the show to talk about why any of us resist video, how to push through that fear, and practical ways to start creating content, even before you're ready to show your face. I was so excited to finally have Helen, a long-time TV commercial director turned social media strategist, on the podcast — I've followed her for years and was one of the first members of the Muthership Creator Studio. Top TakeawaysConsistently creating videos will help overcome fear of the camera.Starting with simple videos and baby steps builds confidence.Authenticity and relatability drive engagement and followers.Editing skills empower creators to improve content quality.Community support and shared experiences foster growth.You don't need a linear story; spontaneous content works.Focus on impact and service rather than perfection.Documenting life events can lead to unexpected opportunities.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and guest background02:12 The psychological benefits of creating videos04:01 Overcoming self-criticism and building confidence05:56 The importance of authenticity and relatability08:05 Using trends and editing to enhance videos09:57 Common mistakes new creators make11:53 The power of documenting life and experiences13:46 Engagement, reach, and community building15:58 Tips for beginners and advanced creators17:53 Success stories from community members20:08 Final thoughts and encouragement 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...

Send us Fan MailLinkedIn is more than a business networking platform; it's one of the best places to build visibility and grow your business. And newsletters are a relatively easy way to build thought leadership and expand your reach.In this solo episode, I share a few reasons why you should at least think about starting a newsletter, like how articles are indexed by Google, and how to create one in 10 minutes or less.  Top Takeaways🔹LinkedIn articles are indexed by Google, increasing long-term visibility.🔹Consistency in publishing is more important than perfection.🔹Use images and videos within articles to serve diverse learning styles.🔹Your first newsletter edition should be your best to maximize subscriptions.🔹LinkedIn followers are invited to subscribe when they follow you.🔹You can change your newsletter's name, but LinkedIn advises not too.🔹Publishing frequency can be flexible; twice a month is effective.🔹Revise and repurpose LinkedIn content for other platforms like Substack.🔹Engage your audience with compelling headlines and highlights. Chapters00:00 Introduction to LinkedIn articles and newsletters01:56 Embedding images and videos in articles for better engagement04:01 How newsletters expand your reach beyond articles06:05 Tips for choosing a newsletter name and schedule07:20 Repurposing LinkedIn content across platforms07:50 Additional benefits of newsletters and final tips 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever had your videos flagged or removed for music copyright infringement, you know the importance of royalty-free digital music. In this episode, I talk about royalty-free music, why it's essential, where to find it, and one way to use your favorite tunes over and over again. I share my favorite royalty-free music sites and a cool AI music creation platform.Top Takeaways🔹 Using platform-recommended music increases engagement.🔹 YouTube music copyright enforcement.🔹 Copyright infringement on TikTok 🔹 Royalty-free music beyond social media videos🔹 Royalty-free music resources: Depositphotos and Audio Hero 🔹 SUNO to create AI music, even with custom lyrics🔹 Ensuring music is licensed for the intended platform 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...

Send us Fan MailIf you're struggling with video, it might be that you're not sure what to say, or more likely you find creating content week after week overwhelming. In this solo episode, I share practical strategies for simplifying video content creation using  B-roll footage and templates. And how to share personal content that connects with clients without crossing your "comfort" line.   Top Takeaways→ Batch your content to save time and reduce stress→  Use B-roll footage to create videos without being on camera→  Leverage templates on CapCut, Canva, and other tools for quick editing→  Define your boundaries for professional, personal, and private content→  Keep a list of ideas and batch record videos to stay aheadCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:27 The main problem: content feels overwhelming00.53 Using B-roll footage to reduce camera discomfort02.26 Video Templates CapCut and Canva03:11 Short talking-head videos03:42 3 Content buckets: Professional, Personal, Private05.47 Staying consistent with batching and planning07:40 Using Answer the Public for content ideas 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, join the VIP waitlist for my next Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp Cohort.- Online program - go at your own pace- 6 Weeks Live Group Coaching Sessions w Annette- Private community for accountability and feedbackVisit ➡️ https://sffvideobootcamp.com/cohort/📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click HereJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annet...