Hosted by Chris Schwager · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 253 episodes
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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 learn how to simplify your tech, sharpen your messaging, boost your on-camera confidence, and build a system that keeps you publishing consistently—so you attract better clients and say yes to growth.Each episode brings you practical tips, proven frameworks, and behind-the-scenes insights from real business owners who turn camera-shyness into six-figure content strategies.If you’re ready to ditc
Chris Schwager hosts Video Confidence Collective, a business show with 253 episodes published.
Real estate agents rely on the same playbook. Drive to the property. Set up microphones. Deal with wind noise and traffic. Run the auction. Pack up. Drive to the next one. Shane Thompson in regional Victoria runs live pr
Most professionals think a video content schedule means posting consistently on LinkedIn or social media. But that narrow view is exactly why video often feels exhausting and unsustainable. In this episode, Chris Schwage
Most professionals struggle with video script writing because they start in the wrong place. They focus on content ideas instead of structure. They rely on ad-lib delivery instead of clear messaging. And when they use AI
When people talk about video marketing ROI, they usually mean views, clicks, and ad performance. But that’s only part of the story. In this episode, we break down what video marketing ROI actually looks like inside a rea
You don’t need smarter social media video script ideas . You need to stop explaining and start showing. Most professionals don’t struggle with confidence on video. They struggle with clarity before they hit record. They
Most businesses think a video marketing plan is a 12-month content calendar. IT IS NOT. A real video marketing plan is about removing friction in your business, shortening sales cycles, and helping prospects decide faste
Feeling uncomfortable on camera does not mean you lack confidence. It means you are operating without a method. In this episode, Chris Schwager breaks down why on camera confidence feels so elusive for professionals, eve
If confidence was the problem, practising on camera would have fixed it by now. Camera confidence training is often framed as a mindset issue. Feel more confident. Practise more. Push through the discomfort. But for most
Most people don’t struggle with video consistency. They struggle with relevance. In this episode, Chris Schwager breaks down how a video content strategy template helps you decide what video to record next based on what
Most people don’t struggle with video because they lack effort. They struggle because they’re practising alone. In this episode, Chris breaks down why video coaching is one of the fastest ways to build real video confide
Teleprompters get blamed for making people sound stiff, robotic, or unnatural. But that is rarely the real problem. In this episode, Chris breaks down what teleprompter training actually is, why most people struggle with
Most professionals don’t struggle with ideas. They struggle with time. They record a video, post it once, and immediately feel the pressure to do it all again next week. In this episode, Chris breaks down a practical app
Most people don’t struggle with how to speak on camera because they lack confidence. They struggle because the camera is unfamiliar. When you hit record, your body tightens, your voice slows, and your movement shuts down
Most business content sounds polished, but forgettable. In this episode, Chris Schwager sits down with Gabrielle Dolan , one of Australia’s leading voices on business storytelling, to unpack why so much video content fai
Thinking about starting a podcast but feel like you are not ready yet? In this episode, Chris shares a real behind-the-scenes conversation with Basford Consulting as they start a podcast from scratch. There is no po
Choosing the best video recording platform in 2026 has nothing to do with the shiniest features and everything to do with how easily you can use it. In this episode, Chris breaks down why most people get stuck chasing to
Most professionals were never taught how to overcome camera shyness. They were handed a webcam, told to jump on Zoom, and left to figure it out on their own. In this episode, Chris breaks down why feeling awkward on vide
If you are still sending long PDFs and hoping clients read them, you are leaving conversions on the table. A proposal walkthrough video gives your prospects clarity, direction, and a guided experience that makes your off
From sweating through takes to generating over $300,000 in revenue, Byron Trzeciak’s journey shows just how powerful video-based ads can be when done right. In this episode, Chris Schwager chats with Byron from PixelRush
Stop wasting money on video gear. Too many professionals think buying a camera, lights, and a mic equals a home video studio. The reality? Most of that gear stays in the box while your business misses out on video succes
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Video Confidence Collective is hosted by Chris Schwager. The show is categorised under business (marketing) and has published 253 episodes.
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