Influence School

Let's face it: not everyone is photogenic. Sometimes, we don't look as good from a certain angle and the lighting can change our features a little bit. But, knowing how to set up a great shot makes all the difference! In this episode, I'll take you behind the scenes of how we film our videos and show you what it takes to create the perfect shot. We'll look into the technical details and see how you can play with the lighting and camera settings so that you know exactly how to look great on camera!

Sometimes, the most difficult part of filming a video is finding the right words to say. That's where a script comes in handy! In this episode, I'll share my personal tips on how to write a script for a YouTube video and reveal my shortcuts to creating high-quality scripts fast! If you're worried about sounding stiff and robotic, don't worry! I'll teach you how to find the perfect blend of words that sounds natural while still being able to deliver informational content and keep your audience engaged the entire time!

Confused about all the different kinds of camera lenses and which one to use? If you're a beginner, the 24mm lens is a great one to start with! In this episode, I'll give you a crash course on how to use a 24mm lens for filming. I'll show you what it can do, how it looks in different environments, and what it's best used for. By the end, you'll understand why this is in every professional photographer or vlogger's filming kit, and how you can take advantage of its full potential to create your own high-quality videos!

Want to know how to make talking head videos more interesting? Having produced several professional YouTube channels as well as my own, I've learned a thing or two about how to make videos more engaging while still being able to provide the value that viewers are looking for. In this episode, I've summarized everything I've learned in 10 simple but highly effective tips that you can start implementing today to completely transform boring videos into captivating masterpieces!

When it comes to filming and photography, knowing the capabilities of your camera and how each setting works is a game changer! In this episode, I'll teach you how to set the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed specifically on Canon cameras. I'll share helpful tips based on my personal experience using Canon cameras and explain what happens when you adjust these settings in a certain way. Stay tuned until the end to learn the basics and what it takes to produce high-quality results in just a few minutes!

Vlogging is such a great way to turn your passion into profit but it's not as easy as it looks! There is a science to creating content and establishing a profitable YouTube channel successfully. In this episode, I'll give you a clear picture of how making money with vlogs work, how much you can potentially make with this career and how you can go from creating videos for free to building a secure career and making your mark in the industry!

Want to know how to make more interesting videos? With so many options on YouTube, people can easily get bored and click off within the first few seconds of your video if it doesn't grab their attention. In this episode, I'll share a few key tips to level up the quality of your videos and make even the most boring topics fascinating. We'll go into what you can do before, during, and after filming to keep your audience hooked from the start and engaged all the way until the very end!

The customer is always right... or so they say. For any business, your customers are your lifeblood. This is why one of the most important things businesses should focus on is consistently providing excellent customer service. In this episode, I'll share a personal story about how I handled an angry client, key things I learned from that experience and how you can take better care of your customers too. I'll teach you how you can systematize this, what to do when things go wrong and, ultimately, how to make sure working with your business will be an experience clients will always remember.

Do you feel like your business has hit a financial ceiling? Every entrepreneur will come across this challenge at some point but don't worry. Your business still has a lot more room to grow! In this episode, we'll explore the magic of goal setting and how you can accomplish way more than you think. I'll share some practical tips that have personally helped me break through significant financial barriers for my own business and other key things you'll need to know to create an effective plan for success.

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between good debt and bad debt? Some people might think being in debt is always bad but, in reality, there are some ways this can greatly help. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of debt, what good debt looks like and how you can weigh your options to know when a risk is worth taking. We'll talk all about the different ways you can be creative to get great deals and, ultimately, how you can make smart financial decisions to grow your business without breaking the bank.