Video can feel like a lotâespecially when youâre juggling all the hats in your biz. But hereâs the truth: you donât need to be a pro editor or go viral to make video marketing really work for you.
Whether you’re cozy in your home office or filming on your phone in your favorite coffee shop, video is one of the most powerful (and personal!) ways to connect with your dream audience, build trust, and grow your brand.
Here are 6 simple ways to use video in your businessâeven if you’re just getting started:
1. Show Up with Instagram Reels đŹđ
Reels are short, snappy, and super scrollableâwhich makes them perfect for quick behind-the-scenes peeks or bite-sized tips.
Ideas to try:
- A mini âday in the lifeâ as a solo entrepreneur
- Sharing your fave business tools
- Unboxing or flipping through one of your products
⨠Keep it real. Donât worry about being polishedâyour personality is the magic.
2. Try TikTok or Start a YouTube Channel đťđ¤
Pick your favorite vibe:
- TikTok = fun, fast, and casual
- YouTube = longer-form, educational, and evergreen
Start smallâmaybe a âGet Ready With Me: Launch Day Editionâ or a tutorial on how you plan your week. These platforms are amazing for building a loyal following and showing the real you behind the brand.
3. Tell a Story Theyâll Remember đđŤ
People love a good story. Whether itâs how you started your biz, a lesson you learned the hard way, or the why behind your favorite product, storytelling creates connectionâand keeps people coming back for more.
⨠Remember: Your story doesnât have to be dramatic. It just has to be real.
4. Teach Something Helpful đ§ â¨
Video is a great way to position yourself as a go-to resource. Create short how-to videos, quick tips, or âdo this, not thatâ style content. These kinds of videos are shareable, saveable, and super valuable to your audience.
Try something like:
- â3 ways I use Google Sheets to budget my bizâ
- âA Notion planning tip that changed everythingâ
- âHow I create a week of content in 1 hourâ
5. Show Off Your Products (With Style!) đťđŚ
If youâve got planners, templates, or digital goodiesâshow them off! A 30-second screen recording or scroll-through of your product in action can make a huge difference.
⨠Donât forget to mention:
- Who itâs for
- How it helps
- Where to grab it (include your affiliate link or shop!)
6. Go Live and Chat It Out đď¸đŹ
Going live might sound scary, but itâs honestly one of the fastest ways to build real connection. Use live video to:
- Answer questions
- Share a launch update
- Co-host with a biz bestie
- Teach something on the fly
⨠The bonus? Live video often gets prioritized in feeds and lets your audience engage in real-time.
Final Thoughts đ
You donât need fancy gear, a perfect script, or a viral strategy. You just need a camera (your phone is fine!), a little plan, and a whole lot of heart.
Start with one video this weekâeven a 15-second Reelâand see what happens. The more you show up, the more your audience will connect with you, trust you, and want to stick around.
Youâve got this, planner girl. And Iâll be cheering you on from the sidelines (probably with a cup of coffee in hand â). đĽđ
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