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Staring at a blank page with no idea what to write is every content creator's nightmare. Luckily, I have a solution for you.

In this solo episode, I share my RECAP method, a four-part system to streamline content creation by recording, converting, adapting, and publishing. And a few tips to use your text to create a variety of content.

Key Takeaways

🔹 Recording your voice can help overcome writer's block.
🔹Transcription tools like Happy Scribe can simplify content creation.
🔹Creating diverse content formats can enhance audience engagement.
🔹Using personal quotes in social media is more impactful than sharing others'.
🔹Short-form videos are increasingly popular on platforms like LinkedIn.
🔹Infographics are making a comeback in content marketing.
🔹Adapting transcripts can lead to multiple content pieces.

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00:00 Introduction to Content Marketing Strategies
01:18 The Recap System: Record, Convert, Adapt, Publish
06:20 Creating Diverse Content from Transcripts
09:06 Final Thoughts and Publishing Tips

P.S. Incorporates part of an earlier Content Marketing School episode.

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As more professionals shift their attention to Substack, it's becoming more essential than optional. Even if that's just opening an account to follow your favorite creators.

Although I joined in July, I didn't fully embrace Substack until the end of October. In this solo episode, I share some of what I've learned over the last 30+ days to help you put the pieces together and have a smoother onboarding than I did.

Key Takeaways

🔹Substack is a versatile platform for content sharing.

🔹Notes are quick updates that help maintain engagement.

🔹Substack Live requires at least 10 in-app subscribers.

🔹Notes can be text-only and are easy to create.

🔹Posts can serve as a library for substantial content.

🔹Mixing content types enhances audience engagement.

🔹Get your name or preferred handle on Substack before it's gone.

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📌 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 Here

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It doesn't take a ton of time or fancy gear to make your videos look more polished and professional. A few simple tweaks can make all the difference.

In this solo episode, I share simple strategies and techniques to help you create more compelling social media videos without complicated editing, extra stress, or buying expensive equipment. And one easy "trick" video to boost engagement.

Key Takeaways

🔹Stop introducing yourself at the start of every video.
🔹Always begin with value, not your promo.
🔹Use templates in Canva, CapCut, or Instagram for fast, easy content.
🔹Using day of the week content themes to build out a content calendar.
🔹Record B-roll footage intentionally to create engaging content.
🔹Tell ChatGPT exactly what you want for better results.
🔹Loop videos can increase viewer engagement and retention.
🔹Small tweaks can lead to big upgrades in video quality.
🔹Experiment with one or two tips at a time for better results.
🔹Utilize B-roll footage to build a content library.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Effective Video Content

00:49 Maximizing Engagement: Start with Value

01:59 Streamlining Content Creation with Templates

02:56 Leveraging Day of the Week Themes

03:47 The Power of Intentional B-Roll

03:55 Optimizing AI for Content Ideas

05:18 Enhancing Engagement with Loop Videos

06:32 Recap and Final Thoughts

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UK's top public speaking coach and author of Just F*cking Say It!, Susie Ashfield, breaks down how to create messages that actually stick: simple, unexpected, vivid, and easy to retell.

I’ve been a fan of Susie’s for years, so I was delighted when she agreed to be the closing speaker at my Mini Marketing Marathon in August. In this conversation, she pulls back the curtain on what really builds confidence on stage and in front of the camera, and how to land one clear message your audience won’t forget.

🔹Most experts struggle with the curse of knowledge: they know too much and jump straight into the deep end instead of landing one clear, simple message.

🔹Your message should pass the “eight-year-old test”: if an eight-year-old can’t understand it, it’s probably too complex.

🔹To grab attention, build in something different or unexpected so the brain takes a “mental screenshot” of your message.

🔹Make data tangible: turn abstract numbers into concrete images (like stadiums full of fans) so people can actually feel the scale.

🔹Public speaking gets easier by doing it, not avoiding it. Confidence comes from repetition, practice, and preparation, not from waiting until you “feel ready.”

🔹Everything should come back to your key message and your “why”:
→ Why are you doing this (inform, entertain, persuade, sell)?
→ If your audience remembers only one sentence, what should it be?

📌 Grab your copy of Just F*cking Say It on Amazon today Click here

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📌 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 Here

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Staying on top of content creation is a struggle. I don't know about you, but I don't know anyone who has extra time. Certainly not a business owner or entrepreneur like me.

In this solo episode, I take you through a simple, adaptable workflow that can help you create more content without stress overload. And how to share that content across a variety of social media platforms without feeling overwhelmed.

Top Takeaways

🔹Choose one format, write three tips and record 15.
🔹Pick one problem and choose the format.
🔹Record for 15 to 25 minutes.
🔹Grab three to five B-roll clips from the footage.
🔹Add a mix of voiceover and text on screen.
🔹Post one clip on LinkedIn (50 words, a slide or less).
🔹Repurpose one clip on Substack as a note.
🔹Combine a couple of clips and takeaways for a Substack post.

🔷 Join 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

📌 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 Here

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Staying consistent with video content, especially if you're not comfortable on camera, can be challenging. This is why many content creators rely on B-roll footage to transform everyday life into shareable stories that viewers relate to.

In this solo episode, I share tips and techniques for gathering and creating posts using B-roll (aka raw footage), like using overlays and music, and easy-to-use video templates.

Top Takeaways

🔹Document, don’t perform—capture real moments to reduce pressure and ship more.

🔹Think in 3 simple ideas: what you’re doing, where to place the phone, what to show or tell.

🔹Turn clips into posts with one format: text-on-screen, voiceover with b-roll, or screen demo.

🔹Hook fast (first 1–3 seconds); keep caption lines short.

🔹Length guardrails: 7–20 seconds for quick tips; up to 60–90 seconds if you’re teaching.

🔹Voice over and music. Use no-lyrics tracks and keep music low so speech is clear.

🔹Real-life example works: “Mission Grill Possible” turned a rainy grill into a high-engagement post.

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Documentation
00:44 Transforming Everyday Moments into Content
01:05 Creating Engaging Video Posts

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Consistently creating engaging content is a struggle. That’s exactly why one of our Mini Marketing Marathon panels tackled it head-on—how to create strategically, stay visible, and avoid burnout with simple systems you can actually maintain.

I was delighted when Sara Clay, LinkedIn Coach, Kendra Corman, AI Marketing Expert, and Renee Lindo, Personal Stylist, agreed to join me for the Content Without Chaos panel. They shared the strategies, tools, and workflows behind showing up every week—how to pick clear angles, capture small moments, repurpose smart, and measure lightly so momentum doesn’t stall.

🔹Pick a content bucket (problem you solve) and post one idea—don’t overpack it.

🔹Document, don’t perform: capture real moments and add one useful takeaway.

🔹Use AI with your own transcripts/examples so drafts keep your voice.

🔹Repurpose across channels; no one sees everything the first time.

🔹Set personal sharing lines and be consistent with them.

🔹Treat LinkedIn like a room: say hi, add value, keep it human.

🔹Track a few basics (views, saves, replies) in your own sheet weekly.

🔹Choose one primary platform you enjoy; protect handles elsewhere.

🔹One post = one point. Break big ideas into multiple posts.

🔹Tools that help: transcript/clip tools, simple editors, and reusable templates.

The panelists

Kendra Corman - AI Marketing Expert - LinkedIn Profile

Renee Lindo - Executive Image Stylist - LinkedIn Profile

Sarah Clay - LinkedIn Coach - LinkedIn profile

🔷 Join 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

📌 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 Here

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Wondering if being a podcast guest will boost your visibility and brand? The answer is YES!!! But only if the show is a good fit for you.

Being invited to be a guest on a podcast can be flattering, but it's essential to evaluate the show before jumping on board. In this solo episode, I share how to see if the show is a good fit, and a few reasons why it might be better to launch your own show.

Top Takeaways

🔹Make sure that the audience is a good fit for you.

🔹How to vet a show before you say yes.

🔹Only 43% of podcasts even reach eight episodes.

🔹Don't assume you'll get questions in advance or not.

🔹Don't assume podcasts are audio only, most are recorded on video.

🔹Why you should consider hosting your own show.

🔹Value of having a mix of solo and interview episodes.

🔷 Join 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

📌 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 Here

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