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Improv can improve your business Not only that, it can make your life so...
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Is working for FREE bad for business? I do not know the answer to...
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They say “Laughter is the best medicine”… I agree with whoever the they are...
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“I don’t want to be on video!” … is the biggest excuse I hear...
2017 – The Year for Video
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It’s a wrap
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Thank you Grandma for my Jumper
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Without video you will disappear A few years ago if you didn’t have a...
Your post is not sound
Can I put you in the picture? I’ve been getting involved in a FaceBook...
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You could read this blog but… 80% of you are not going to absorb...
Start preparing for the next big event
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Engage, Inspire, Educate and have Fun
It’s not just enough to Inform With many years experience in video and television...
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What’s the number one video you should have on your website?
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How do you make an engaging video?
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Can you blog if you’re bad at English?
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Don’t sweat the technical
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What is the easiest way to create content for a blog
Without using your brain Today is Sunday, last night was Super Saturday of the...
How to get 1.7 million people to see your story
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Why networking is a waste of time
If you want to grow you business quickly Many of the small business owners...
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How to make your video less boring
If you want to make your videos less boring you need to stop telling...
How to turn your phone into a professional video kit
For less than the cost of your phone The video camera on your phone...
Why bother having a YouTube channel
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Easy Pro Video Masterclass
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What is a videographer?
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Coming up with new ideas for your videos
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How to write a video script
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How much does a business promotional video cost
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How do I get more high paying VIP clients
Because you’re worth it You’re an expert in your field, you really know your...
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How do I get more clients?
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How video is saving me one day a week
And why networking is a waste of time In 2010 I was a successful...
If it’s good enough for Bentley
It’s got to be good enough for us ! If you’ve known me a...
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How do you get people to watch your YouTube video all the way to...
Beat your competitors
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Don’t kill your business
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Video Blog like a Pro
Is vlogging better than blogging? What are video blogging’s benefits? Why bother with video...
Promote yourself through Video
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Get your aim right
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Shoot your customers
Imagine you’re a plumber and you’ve just finished fixing the heating system in a...