I have wanted to find creative ways to use video in my business for quite some time but was not thrilled with the idea of being on camera. Thanks to Lou Bortone and Lillie Ammann I was able to explore the medium minus any face time with the camera. While I do plan to overcome that fear, I took a baby step by creating a promo video for a webinar I am co-hosting this Friday.
I’m sharing it so that you can see how easy it is for anyone to incorporate video into your marketing efforts. This little ditty will certainly not win any awards but it helped me to put one more step between me and fear.
Got any fears of your own? Grab my hand and we’ll jump together.
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August 18th, 2009 on 9:01 pm
Great job, Karen! I’m so glad you took the step with me.
Lillie Ammann´s last blog ..Interview with Morgan Mandel Wednesday
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August 19th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Lillie, thank you for your leading the way! I was so impressed with your book promo and your gentle encouragement that it gave me courage to breathe deep and leap.
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August 19th, 2009 on 2:58 am
Karen, this video of yours might not win awards, but I loved it
And I really admire your courage to take on new challenges!
Alina Popescu´s last blog ..I bow to BMW – No mercy!
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August 19th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Alina, thank you so much! Good friends like you really help me to tackle these challenges.
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August 19th, 2009 on 6:46 am
Karen, Great work. Short (always a good feature), great fusion of music, images, and text … and, if I can wake up with cash on the keyboard, I’m definitely attending your seminar!
Brad Shorr´s last blog ..A Writer Finds a Winning Formula in a Bad Economy – Guest Post
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August 19th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Brad, lol! I am a fan of short and cash! I always hated those long powerpoints that blinked and flashed so you can count on me for brevity (well mostly)
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August 19th, 2009 on 7:39 am
Actually, the video had great elements and is well balanced and attention getting. Love the music–may have to check that company’s website out. Well done!
Carie´s last blog ..Farewell, Summer 2009
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August 19th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Carie, your comment made my day! The site is pretty cool and really easy to use. If you give it a try please share so that I can support you!
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August 19th, 2009 on 8:48 am
Did you find it freeing? I worked in radio through college and still think with sound effects and music in my head as I write (symbols crashing at bullet points, tin whistle sliding up with sales
Nice job and hope Friday goes well.
Fred H Schlegel´s last blog ..Defining The Definition Of Brand
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August 19th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Fred, I did find it freeing! I tackled something that made me nauseous and even though the nausea hasn’t gone away, I am ready to do it again! I love music too Fred, and I have a secret radio past.
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August 19th, 2009 on 11:07 am
Very very cool.
It “feels” like you.
Congrats. Brave one.
Janice Cartier´s last blog ..Lunch With Frank Stella
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August 19th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Hey Janice! Many thanks, now the postcard project is looking pretty doable.
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August 19th, 2009 on 4:29 pm
Hey this is wonderful… I’m glad to see that possibility is bursting forth all over! Can’t wait to see Karen on camera next time round though
Joanna Young´s last blog ..Extending Possibility
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August 19th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Joanna, in your sweet and gentle way you lit the match that started the wildfire that burned a path through our fears and doubts. Because of you so many of us are blooming with possibility. Thank you! xoxo
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