How has video helped (or NOT helped) you with sales and marketing during the pandemic?

Posted June 29, 2021 in
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Liz Murphy

Content strategist + brand messaging therapist

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And do you plan to keep anything you've been doing the same, as we go "back to normal" ish?

Be honest. Be as brief or as long as you'd like. :) 
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Jasmine Beausoleil
Hi Liz, 
Great subject! Video is BIGGER and BIGGER online! 

I've been doing video on and off for many years. Last year, I decided to get serious about it. I try my best (even though my 70h/w) to pull off at least 1 video per week. My editing isn't what I would like it to be (it's very basic) and I'm FAR from doing what I really want with video (interviews, better vlogs, different locations and WAY better editing), but it's a work in progress. 

RESULTS : 
About half my clients saw me on video first (YouTube mainly - I don't get much ROI from FB unless I put money on it.). So I think that's really good! 
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Jimmy Beasley
Hi Liz, I honestly don't have an answer to this question. As I am just starting out. And since I don't have all the necessary equipment, it is going to be a real challenge. This is basically just a test run. I will be doing 1 bio video, 1 intro video. And pick one topic and do a short video on that. I will be doing this raw with no practice. 
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Jasmine Beausoleil
Hi  Jimmy Beasley  You really don't need much equipment to start. Most of our clients start with their cellphone, the microphone that comes with the cellphone, and a source of light... usually just a window. That's it! As for the editing, there are some basic editing tools that are free, but if you want a more pro feel, hire someone on Fiverr ;) 
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Jimmy Beasley
Jasmine Beausoleil , all I have is a vlogging kit. I can't purchase a recent mic like what Zachary has because of financial limitations. I don't have much lighting because I live on the second floor. I have been using Fiverr services for 3 years. But I am disabled and only get paid once a month. 
Jasmine Beausoleil
Vlogging kits are a fine start. Second-floor lighting is fine too, just standing (or sitting) by a window that doesn't allow direct sunlight in is GREAT lighting... The best actually in any photographer/videographer's opinion. As for the microphone, a cheap but excellent Lavalier Lapel wired microphone "Purple Panda" sells for 30$ on Amazon. ;) 
Jimmy Beasley
@ Jasmine Beausoleil  , the only problem Is I would need someone as a spotter to make sure I am centered and aligned with video on my cellphone. Also hitting the record to start recording is on the phone. 
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Jasmine Beausoleil
If you are using your cellphone, you can face the screen forward and use the front-facing camera, that way you know exactly where you are. ;) And the record ... that also easy, remote activators are sold on Amazon (about 12$) that works well with Androids and iPhones. So you can activate the video remotely.  
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Jimmy Beasley
Jasmine Beausoleil  , I am just a firm believer that if your going to do something that you either have little to no experience on make sure you do it right and love doing it.
Liz Murphy
I have a few thoughts on this! I went from recording in office with my own director and a professional to now having to do this all at home on my own and framing yourself is scary!!! It's a little late right now but I wanted to let you know I finally just saw this comment (sorry, was traveling!) and I'll send you a deeper answer on tackling this challenge tomorrow. :) 

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