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

85: Demystify Financial Planning With 3 Essential Videos 30.11.2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

78: Get Coached - 5 Tips for Writing a Great Video Headline 14.10.2021

A video headline shouldn't be an afterthought as it influences your audience whether to click the play button or not. No matter how good you videos are, bad video headlines will make it difficult for you to increase views. Good news is you don't have to stress yourself in writing a great video headline. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Made Simple podcast segment where you submit your...

77: Get Coached - Top 5 Video Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 07.10.2021

So you've got mad skills to turn simple ideas to awesome and entertaining videos, but nobody's turning to you, and your video is not getting the attention it needs. You know you've sent the word out, but it's not reaching far and wide as you hoped. You start wondering if you're just bad at communicating properly or you lack creativity when it comes to producing videos.  Welcome to 'Get Coache...

76: Get Coached - What Are The Best Practices for Video Selling? 30.09.2021

With more and more people working from home and being more accessible online than ever, consumers are far less likely to give their time away. Video allows you to humanise your outreach and add the personal touch that will showcase your authentic self and earn trust from your prospects and clients. But are wondering how to fully harness the power of video selling...

75: Get Coached - When should I use video in prospecting? 23.09.2021

Even though you’ve done your homework and have a solid list of prospects, cutting through the noise and getting your prospects' attention and getting a booked meeting is a totally different story. More so, if you aren’t using videos yet when prospecting, you could be missing opportunities. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Made Simple podcast segment where you submit your video marketing qu...

74: Improving sales conversion during lockdown 16.09.2021

Now more than ever, the  world is demanding that you appear on camera. Access to sales people is often denied and businesses need to find new ways to adapt to their market. B ut if video is part of the solution, how do you implement it into your sales process, so it actually works? Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' a n easy listen video marketing & production podcast featuring mark...

73: Is Presenting on Camera Holding You Back with Dr Greg Schreeuwer (Part 2) 08.09.2021

The fear of presenting on camera is real and is a very common fear which could translate into missed opportunities or regressing your professional career. Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' a n easy listen video marketing & production podcast featuring marketers, entrepreneurs & clients who help take the mystery out of video and break through the monotony of day-to-day communication. This is p...

72: Is Presenting on Camera Holding You Back with Dr Greg Schreeuwer (Part 1) 02.09.2021

The fear of presenting on camera is real and is a very common fear which could translate into missed opportunities or regressing your professional career. Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' a n easy listen video marketing & production podcast featuring marketers, entrepreneurs & clients who help take the mystery out of video and break through the monotony of day-to-day communication. In this e...

71: Increase Your Company Video Visibility as Often as You Can 20.08.2021

Building your company visibility in todays digital space comes with extensive marketing possibilities. And navigating your business through the sea of activities, can be overwhelming.  Welcome to 'Video Made Simple' a n easy listen video marketing & production podcast featuring marketers, entrepreneurs & clients who help take the mystery out of video and break through t...

70: Get Coached - Should I Invest for In-house Video Production or Hire a Video Agency? 13.08.2021

Thinking of producing videos that are going to work for your business and integrate into your sales and marketing activities? Should you invest then for in-house video production or hire a video agency? Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Marketing Legend podcast segment where you submit your video marketing questions and Chris will help coach you through them. In this episode, Chris Schwager, Vid...

69: Get Coached - What Makes a Sales Video Thumbnail Great? 05.08.2021

Video sales emails are an effective way to grab people's attention. But if you don't make that first impression right, your audience may never get a chance to see it. A video thumbnail is your viewers very first look at what they will get once they watch your video. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Marketing Legend podcast segment where you submit your video marketing questions and Chris will h...

68: Get Coached - What's The Best Video CTA? 29.07.2021

So you have a  great video and it's getting tons of views, but is it driving the conversions that you were expecting? Directing your viewers to a clear next step is the key to strategic video marketing. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Marketing Legend podcast segment where you submit your video marketing questions and Chris will help coach you through them. In this episode, Chris Schwager...

67: Get Coached - Do I Really Need a Video Email Signature? 23.07.2021

On average, we send and receive 122 emails per day. With this large amount of emails, yours could just be the one that gets lost. Adding a video in the body of your message is a great first step, but there's high-value marketing real estate that is untapped and just waiting for you in plain sight. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Marketing Legend podcast segment where you submit your video mark...

66: Get Coached - How Long Should Your Videos Be? 15.07.2021

Whenever a video pops out on your feed, how many times have you got bored and abandoned the video? It takes time to tell a great story but it seems impossible to hold people's attention nowadays.  Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Marketing Legend podcast segment where you submit your video marketing questions and Chris will help coach you through them. In this episode, Chris Schwager, Vide...

65: Get Coached - How Can I Measure ROI of my Videos? 09.07.2021

Video is useful for more than entertainment.  If you aren't creating videos in your business, you're likely falling behind.  But how would you know if your marketing is working? How can you measure return on Investment (ROI) of your videos? Fortunately, it isn't rocket science. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Marketing Legend podcast segment where you submit your video marketing ques...

64: Get Coached - Can I Create an Overview Video and Be Done With It? 01.07.2021

If you aren't creating videos, you're likely falling behind your competitors. But having a video doesn't necessarily mean problem solved. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Marketing Legend podcast segment where you submit your video marketing questions and Chris will help coach you through them. In this episode, Chris Schwager, Video Marketer from Ridge Films, gives his professional take whether...

63: Get Coached - Can Videos Help Increase Sales? 24.06.2021

A video can give your brand a face (quite literally, if you show the faces of the people behind it) and people love something that they can connect with and feel a part of. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Marketing Legend podcast segment where you submit your video marketing questions and Chris will help coach you through them. In this episode, Chris Schwager, Video Marketer from Ridge Films,...

62: Get Coached - How Do I Market My Videos Once Made? 17.06.2021

Video is arguably the best medium to resonate well with your audience. After all the blood, sweat, and tears of producing a video, a piece of the puzzle is often overlooked.... drive people to find, click, and watch your video. Welcome to 'Get Coached', the Video Marketing Legend podcast segment where you submit your video marketing questions and Chris will help coach you through them. In this epi...

61: Magnetic Stories: Make Them Real & Personal with Gabrielle Dolan [Part 2] 11.06.2021

Dive into the detailed world of storytelling. This is the part TWO interview with Gabrielle Dolan, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, educator, and author.  Learn how to be a better storyteller and effectively build trust and relationship to your audience.  And listen to the Q&A by Brendan Southall. "A lot of executives have been told that showing vulnerability is a sign of weakn...

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