Chris Schwager
Video Confidence Collective
I’ve been in your shoes—unsure where to start, wrestling with gear, second-guessing every take. If you’re creating content for social media, your website, courses, or ads, the Video Confidence Collective Podcast is your weekly guide to mastering DIY Video Production and using Video Marketing to grow your business—without overwhelm, expensive gear, or the endless record-delete-repeat cycle. Hosted by Chris Schwager, founder of Ridge Films and video confidence pioneer, this podcast helps coaches, consultants, and clever professionals turn video into their most powerful business tool. You’ll lear...
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May 18, 2026
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Episodes
103: DIY Videos Save Weeks For Financial Planners 14.04.2022 24:40
Assisting clients to manage their finances through financial planning is a long and arduous process. And because Australians are wary of financial institutions and advisors in general, it actually takes a recommendation to establish connections first. So how can videos help to speed up the process and build connections now that the pandemic has changed the way people do business? W...
102: Video Presenting Ideas: Why You Should Read Fast 09.04.2022 5:05
You're told on the set that you don't need to memorise your lines, but to read off a teleprompter. But when you read and present, do you feel like you're sounding too scripted or mechanical? Welcome to 'Video Presenting Ideas,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer video tips for on-camera presentation, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need to get started on vi...
101: Reduce The Words: Learn Through Digestible Videos with Kate Robinson 01.04.2022 29:28
Academic papers such as thesis or research papers are complex, wordy, and certainly not for one sitting only. If only there was a way to make it an easy-to-digest content and take us in an enjoyable journey of what the researchers have discovered after rigorous investigation. Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' video podcast featuring marketers, entrepreneurs & clients who help take the myster...
100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: With 10 'Most Loved' Guest Highlights 24.03.2022 22:57
In the last two years, we have recorded 100 episodes, 50 hours of content, and done 60 interviews all around the world. To celebrate reaching 100 th episode, we are kicking off the podcast party by bringing our beloved audience and followers the top 10 interviews, rich with profound insights, experiences, and a lifetime of advice in our journey to video marketing. Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' vi...
99: Steer Clear from Cliché Testimonial Videos 17.03.2022 5:49
When people love your brand, they’re usually more than willing to put in a good word for you. Because in business, it’s true that your next customer believes what your existing customer say about you. But how do you bring that valuable testimony out without being generic, bland, and cliché on video? Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Made Simple podcast segment where you submit your video ma...
98: Speed, Quality & AI in Video Editing with Michael Cheng 10.03.2022 24:36
With the proliferation of video editing apps that offer quick editing services of user-generated content to social media platforms, creating and sharing videos has never been easier and faster. But can the same convenience be expected for professional videos meant for business? Are we compromising quality for speed to satisfy the algorithm? Welcome to ‘Video Made Simple’ video podcast fe...
97: Internal Comms Videos You Didn’t Know Existed 04.03.2022 9:30
Building good business relationship with clients and prospects is a top priority for any business. But so does cultivating good working relationships between employers and employees. And everything starts with proper communication and engagement with employees. So how do videos make this gap more efficient? Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Made Simple podcast segment where you submit your...
96: Personal vs Business Branding with Mark Hodgson 24.02.2022 32:14
Creating a brand gives your business or product a better chance of standing out among others. But brand isn't limited to business. A professional who has honed his expertise for years can make his own personal brand. So how do you figure out yours? Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' video podcast featuring marketers, entrepreneurs & clients who help take the mystery out of video and break through...
95: Professionally Assisted Do-It-Yourself Videos with Christine Blosdale 18.02.2022 48:24
Producing a video is as easy as pulling out your smartphone and hitting record, but sales and marketing videos require hard work. For business owners who are planning do-it-yourself videos, you need a more-than-average level of skills when it comes to scripting, filming, and editing. With professional assistance however, making DIY videos will get easier, faster and more powerful. Welcome to...
94: Adult 'Learning' Videos with Grazina Fechner 10.02.2022 35:28
How often were you tempted to tune out or alt-tab away in the middle of your online learning? Is the class designed to hold your attention so you can effectively process and absorb information as you should? Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' video podcast featuring marketers, entrepreneurs & clients who help take the mystery out of video and break through the monotony of day-to-day comm...
93: Do Explainer Videos Lack Personalisation? 03.02.2022 9:05
You join the digital market with a brilliant tech product and services you knew would solve people’s problems online. But then your website suffers lack of engagement. People simply don’t get what you’re selling, and don’t stay long enough to understand why they need you. You’ve heard of explainer videos helping bridge this gap, but you also know that this is a huge investment on your part. Is it...
92: Loom Videos to Power Business Systems with David Jenyns (Part 2) 27.01.2022 18:26
David Jenyns: Sometimes there's a misconception thinking, well, if I'm going to systemise I have to systemise like McDonald's and it has to be to that level of detail. But there's a good chance some videographers might not be building a hamburger business. So we don't need to necessarily follow their roadmap exactly. But there's a lot of so key valuable lessons to be learned from McDonald's....
91: Loom Videos to Power Business Systems with David Jenyns 20.01.2022 32:17
Have you ever had a stressful vacation because you can’t put your phone down, answering client calls or putting out fire in the office? Ever felt like you can’t catch a break during office hours because your staff kept consulting with you for every decision? Ever dreamed of growing your business but always wake up to the reality that your hands are always full? It’s simple really. Step...
90: Video Marketing in 2022: 5 Key Trends to Design Your Strategy 10.01.2022 14:28
New year, new goals! And if you’re still wondering what game plan you need to kick off your video marketing campaign this year, there’s no need to look far than the trends that proved to be effective last year. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Made Simple podcast segment where you submit your video marketing questions and Chris will help coach you through them. In this episode...
89: A Sexier Way to Produce Your Own Videos with Den Lennie 30.12.2021 28:32
Den Lennie: You've cracked a chord on providing a really valuable system for your clients. It solves a real problem. People always want crews to come into their office and disrupt everything, but you're solving a real problem. And you're making recurring revenue to support them with, you know, coaching, post production, and making sure that they're getting value from their investment. And I predic...
88: LinkedIn Prospecting 101 With The Legendary Nathanial Bibby (Part 2) 21.12.2021 32:12
Nathanial Bibby: It's more important than ever not to come across as a salesperson if you want to get customers. It's about looking professional and ensuring credibility. People need to know what you do. If your headline and your company name and your profile photos are that good that people are curious enough to click on your name and read your profile to find out why you do that, that's cool. Bu...
87: 5 Ways to Repurpose Videos For Maximum Reach 16.12.2021 6:39
You have a great video at hand that has all the ingredients to be a hit in the market and yet, it’s not living up to its potential. There’s low engagement and reach is limited. Now, you’re pressured to create a brand new video content to keep up with social media’s algorithm. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Made Simple podcast segment where you submit your video marketing questions and Ch...
86: LinkedIn Prospecting 101 With The Legendary Nathanial Bibby 10.12.2021 22:58
Nathanial Bibby: Videos are shared 20 times more than any other type of content. But it doesn't just mean that you can sit there and do a video and it's going to do well. It's got to be good. Get them to remember the content, what you're saying, having it edited properly, lighting, audio, all those sort of things are a skill and are important. You can't just expect to to hop in front of the camera...
85: Demystify Financial Planning With 3 Essential Videos 30.11.2021 8:02
Financial planning is a great strategy to manage your finances and achieve your goals. But it will only work if your prospects understand how to navigate through this jargon-filled process. The last thing you want is leaving them to read a text-based stock photo-packed website with Terms-and-Conditions-page vibes that nobody reads. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Made Simple podcast segme...
84: Investor Videos Seal The Deal 250 Times with Danielle Johansen 24.11.2021 16:35
Danielle Johansen: “I tried to film the investor video myself. I spent I would say a good two days filming, re-filming, filming, re-filming, watching, tweaking. So for me the advantage was, firstly, you helping us script it in a way that is going to resonate with the everyday person. And I think the professionalism of Ridge Films, people said so many compliments about the video, and how love...
83: Video Resume: What To Do and Not Do To Impress Employers 17.11.2021 5:08
You’ve always eyed that dream job and built your credentials to support it, but so do other people. To up your chances of landing that job, you turn to the new black of the online world: video resumes. But as soon as you start writing your script and try recording your pitch, you realise it’s a different game on its own. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Made Simple podcast segment whe...
82: Mastering Presentation Skills: Tricks You Didn't Know You Need with Brenden Kumarasamy 10.11.2021 26:10
A lot of people will probably disagree that mastering video presentation is the easiest thing to do. Not all people fancy public speaking, especially not in front of the camera. But now that video has become the forefront of marketing, the pressure has never been this high. Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' a n easy listen video marketing & production podcast featuring marketers, entreprene...
81: Here's 5 Video Hacks Guaranteed To Convert Sales 05.11.2021 5:36
You went all out to create great product videos for your online business. But so far, your audience engagement is sparse, and buyers who approach you aren’t following through after initial conversation. You start to wonder if you need to create more videos or to increase frequency of posting online. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Made Simple podcast segment where you submit yo...
80: Trick or Treat: Are You Haunted By Your Videos? 28.10.2021 6:08
Creating a video is just half the trick of video marketing. The magic comes full circle once you start sharing them across multiple platforms. Before you know it, your video will have reached its miles and soon, you're haunted by the idea that your video is outdated, old news, and as good as buried. Good thing there's one more trick up our sleeves to get you out of this one. We...
79: Get Coached - How to Make Your On Camera Presentation Stand Out 22.10.2021 8:16
So you wrote your script. Practiced them. Adjusted to its nuances. But when the camera rolls, you fall flat and sound robotic. You are not alone. Face-to-face interactions with your audience is the best way to establish trust and build relationships, and you can’t have that when you keep getting into bad behavior of repeating bad mistakes and wasting more time than you need in getting it done. &nb...
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