Leadership that sells

131. Danny Del Vecchio - How to use video to sell


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What if I told you that the most powerful sales tool you’re not using is sitting in your Zoom recordings and sales calls? In this episode of Leadership That Sells, I sit down with Danny DelVecchio – sales leader turned content strategist – to unpack how your everyday conversations can become the foundation of a trust-building, pipeline-driving content machine.

We get straight into it: why most salespeople avoid video (and why that’s costing them), how to make content creation stupidly simple, and the unfair advantage you get when prospects say “I feel like I already know you.” Whether you're camera shy, time-poor or just don’t know where to start – Danny breaks down a no-fluff, no-fuss approach to video-led content that actually works. Plus, he shares how video testimonials are the most underrated conversion tool in your kit.

How to turn everyday conversations into trust-building video content
  • Record your sales calls, workshops or client consults – that’s your raw material.
  • Clip 20–60 second moments that speak directly to customer problems.
  • Repurpose those clips into written posts, newsletters, tweets, infographics and more.
  • Focus on conversational content – it’s easier, more authentic and faster to produce than “talking head” videos.
  • Use tools like Fathom to extract pain points, objections and desires from transcripts – this becomes your content strategy.
  • Build trust by showing up as you – not some influencer version of you.
  • Use video testimonials from real clients answering: Why you? What was it like working with you? What changed as a result?
  • Timeline summary

    [02:20] – The 3 big reasons salespeople avoid video (and why they’re wrong)

    [05:33] – “I feel like I know you” – the trust shortcut video gives you
    [07:32] – Why video is the foundation for all content, not just another channel
    [13:35] – The real reason your content isn’t converting: you’re guessing
    [16:13] – The 2 types of video content (and which one works faster)
    [20:00] – Set up a side camera – you’re already saying smart things on calls
    [22:09] – The AI tool that turns every sales call into a content roadmap
    [27:12] – Video testimonials: why they boost conversions 30–40%
    [30:19] – Want a good hook? Spoil the ending and reverse engineer the “how”

    Links & resources
      • coachdannyd.com
      • contentoneasymode.com
        • My LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannydelvecchio/ 
          • My YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachdannyd?sub_confirmation=1 
            • My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danny.delvecchio/ 
              • My TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@coachdannyd?lang=en
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                Leadership that sellsBy Practical Leadership Academy