Should you buy your own gear, hire a pro agency, or invest in a DIY video solution? If you’ve ever asked that question, you’re not alone. Many business owners jump into video with high hopes—only to get overwhelmed by the cost, complexity, and time suck of the wrong setup. Chris breaks down the...

It’s not your message. It’s not your ideas. It’s the process that’s holding you back. You get inspired. You plan a brilliant video. But then… comes the setup. Lights, tripods, microphone, camera angles—and before you know it, your motivation is gone. Sound familiar?  Chris breaks down how remov...

You’re not struggling with video because you lack skill. You’re struggling because you’ve been taught to obsess over the wrong things—gear, lighting, perfect scripts. The truth? Great video starts with confidence, not cameras. Chris breaks down the 3 simple shifts that will change how you appro...

Your video script might be killing your engagement before you even hit record. One of the most common mistakes professionals make in their videos is focusing too much on themselves rather than their audience. If your script is filled with "I, me, we, us, our," then you’re making it about you—when...

Your success in business isn’t just about the work you do—it’s about the energy you project. Whether you're on video, in meetings, or networking, people are drawn to confidence, clarity, and certainty. And when you master this, success starts coming to you effortlessly. Why Confidence is Your Gr...

Recruiters are always looking for ways to connect with top talent and engage clients effectively. But in a crowded industry, standing out is becoming more challenging. Could video be the missing piece in modern recruitment? For Tara Sharma, CEO & Co-founder of Innov8Search, a recruitment firm de...

For nearly five years, we’ve explored how professionals can use video to build authority, engage audiences, and drive business results. In this milestone episode, we focus on how to make video content work harder for your business instead of letting it gather digital dust.   Most Videos Don’t D...

Betty Fotofili spent over two decades working on blockbuster films like The Matrix Reloaded and Crazy Rich Asians, thriving in the high-energy world of film production. But behind the scenes, the long hours, demanding schedules, and constant hustle started to take a toll. In this episode, Betty ...

In this episode, Chris Schwager discusses how overcomplicating video production—what he calls “tinkering”—can slow you down and derail your content creation efforts. Instead of spending endless time adjusting equipment or setups, Chris highlights the importance of relying on a simplified, consist...

If you’ve ever struggled to convince your boss that investing in video production is worth it, you’re not alone. In this episode of the DIY Video for Professionals podcast, Chris Schwager cuts through the noise and lays out exactly why a professional video studio is a smart investment. From strea...