Video Messaging Tips: How to Engage Viewers Instantly

You're making it all about them, and the problem is if your video script is filled with I, me, we, our, or us, you're missing the mark. The truth is your audience doesn't care about you as much as they care about themselves, and the biggest shift you can make in your messaging is turning it around and speaking directly to them.

The way to truly connect in your video is going to be to I'm Chris Schwager, video coach and founder of the DIY Video Program, and I've spent decades helping professionals create high impact videos that build trust, generate leads, and drive business success. If you've ever felt unsure, or unprepared, or just plain awkward on camera, this is for you.

I'll give you the mindset and strategies to take control, build video confidence, so that you show up like a pro. It's time to make your videos work for you. If you've ever spent too much time in video talking about yourself, only to realize that people aren't engaging, this episode's for you. Messaging is everything.

It's not about you, it's about your audience. Today we're going to Dissect what works, what doesn't and how to shift your script so that it can transform your videos into powerful engagement tools. So here's an example of one of my recent coaching clients that I've just taken on a high level business coach.

He recently produced a video that he spent four minutes talking about himself. And his background and his experience and his credibility, which is fine if you want to put them to sleep. My question to him was, if you are the audience, what are the three key takeaways that you got from this video? And the answer he gave was maybe a bit of credibility, maybe a little bit about who he is, but did it take four minutes?

To figure all that out, credibility and trust is earned through showing up. But you've got to have something to say. So here's the real issue. He spent four minutes delivering a message that didn't empower the viewer. And that's a critical mistake. I see this all the time. It's really common and it's really difficult to see clarity when it comes to script writing.

You think your thing is so awesome. We honestly think that our writing is the best thing in the world until we show someone else. And suddenly. They don't understand it. It doesn't connect with them. It doesn't move them. And video messaging. There's one fundamental rule. People don't care about you. They care about what's in it for them.

When you make your video all about yourself, you're missing an opportunity to truly connect. Instead of listing your achievements, you should be addressing your audiences. Problems, their struggles, and how you can help them solve those issues. So let's talk about the simple shift that makes this all the difference.

Replacing I, me, we, us, or our with you and your, and it's easy to do. Replace it with you and your, so go through methodically do that. Your video script will be better for it. Think about the differences between these two introductions, for instance, right? I've been coaching professionals for 20 years. I help businesses improve their mindset and performance.

My background is in business development, makes me an expert in this field. Versus this. Have you ever felt stuck in your career? Are you looking for a way to break through and perform at your best? Imagine if you had a system that could help you get there faster. Right, see the shift. The first version is all about the speaker.

The second version speaks directly to the audience, engaging them right from the start. The power of speaking to the viewer is all about being far more effective. Like if you can wrap your story into this simulation, saying things like, I was once like you and I struggled with the same challenges and I found a way through it.

Now I help others do the same. That approach makes his. Messaging more educational, more relatable, and far more impactful. And the first priority in producing that video is about connection. It's not about him talking about himself. Your video is not about you. It's about how you can help them. The moment you make that shift, your engagement skyrockets.

Because now, instead of just listening to a story about you, your audience is seeing themselves in your messaging. So here's a couple of takeaways for script writing. Start with the viewer in mind. What are their problems and their challenges and their desires? How does your message help them? Number two, replace I, me, we, us, and our with the words you and your to make the messaging all about them.

And number three, if you want to share your story, do it in a way that includes the audience. I was once like you. And here's how I overcame it. Just quickly, if you're ready to take control of your video production, but feel stuck or unsure where to start, I have a solution. Our DIY video program simplifies video creation with a plug and play studio setup designed for professionals just like you.

Get high quality video at the press of a button. Check out the link in the show notes and let's make your video process effortless. Now back to the episode. So now, you know. Your video isn't about you. It's about them. The next time you write a script, take a step back and ask, am I making this about me or am I making it about my audience?

Replace I, me, we, our, and us with you and your, and your video is going to be that much more powerful when it comes to your messaging. If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who really needs to hear it. And if you're ready to take the step into the video game, hit that subscribe button and leave us a comment below what's one shift.

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