Chris Schwager

Video Confidence Collective

Business EN ↓ 260 episodes

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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Chris Schwager

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Business

Podcast website

www.ridgefilms.com.au

Latest episode

Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

110: Video Presentation Tips: Deliver with Energy 02.06.2022

You can be presenting the most boring topic in the world, but still capture and hold the viewer's interest with how much life you put into your performance. And that is the best asset a presenter can have: energy.  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies for on-camera presentation, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools yo...

109: Scaling Ecommerce Business Made Easier By Videos with Yoni Kozminski 31.05.2022

Kickstarting your ecommerce business on this day and age has never been this easy, with platforms that allows your brands to go online in just a few days. While managing it can be a daunting task, many ecommerce brands are able to go viral, thanks to effective content strategy. So, does it mean you're ready to scale? How do you scale an ecommerce business? Is it worth a shot? Welcome to...

108: Video Presentation Tips: Add Inflection on Words 22.05.2022

In video presentations, you prepare for your speech and practice your scripts, perfecting what to say and how you say it. But in the end, it's all about how your audience will hear your presentation that matters the most. And you don't want them switching off or zoning out when you deliver them with not an inch of gusto in your voice.  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast se...

107: AI for Voice-overs and Audio Branding with David Ciccarelli 17.05.2022

Now more than ever, the online world is saturated with content to keep up with the consumption, trends and algorithms, all to grab people's attention. So companies and brands must find a way to be memorable over the noise. And one solution that crosses multi-channels and is gaining traction is none other than audio. Quality voice acting, valuable podcasts, and smart audio branding -- how do these...

106: Video Presentation Tips: Adjusting Your Tone 06.05.2022

People are more inclined to perfect their  presentation  script to make sure they express their ideas during the speech, but tend to overlook the delivery. And when their audience start to nod off or zone out, they don't immediately understand what's wrong. And in a kind of a misstep, they lose their confidence, thereby losing attention.  And no, the problem is not th...

105: Build a Solid Community thru YouTube and TikTok with Todd Clouser 29.04.2022

One of the best strategies to build sales is to grow a community. And these days, what better way to build a following than sharing video content about your business on video sharing platforms dominating the space today: YouTube and TikTok. And boy, do people love watching videos from these sites. With 1.9 billion users, YouTube has become the world's second largest search engine and most vis...

104: Video Presentation Tips: Body Language 26.04.2022

Why do presenters smile on camera? Why is it important for them to use hand gestures or move around the screen? Does it convey the message more effectively than just standing still and reading the words off the teleprompter?  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies for on-camera presentation, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools y...

103: DIY Videos Save Weeks For Financial Planners 14.04.2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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