Jenny reached out on the Making the Maven Facebook group and asked about video. I think this is a great topic for this week's Maven Mini, because video is being used all over the internet right now; whether you're on periscope, recording videos for your opt-ins, and more. What are some of the basics to making a great video? I have a couple of tips for you guys today!

Things you should know about video – it's never going to be perfect. But that's okay, just take action and you will improve over time.

Key things about video:

Sound – If you're going to make an investment, invest in a microphone. Sound quality is extremely important. If your listeners can't hear you, what's the point!

Lighting – You really want to make a visual connection with your audience. You don't need to invest in lights just yet though! You can fix this problem by sitting near a window to get that natural light.

Background – Look at the area behind you. It should be visually appearing and pleasant. Clean up a little bit of the clutter and include some color behind you, like a painting or flowers!

Presentation – You don't need to look like a super model every time you turn on the camera, but do try to look your best. I personally like to put on a little lipstick and fill in my eyebrows when I sit down to record!