So, you want to grow your business with video—but chances are, you're making the same mistakes most business owners make when they first start creating content. They get caught up in the gear—the best camera, the perfect lighting, thousands spent on production—thinking that’s what drives results.

But after working with hundreds of businesses over the years, I can confidently say this: the ones that see real growth from video aren’t always the ones with the biggest budgets. They’re the ones who understand and implement the six core strategies I’m about to share.

And if you stick with me through the end, I’ll tell you which one of these strategies consistently delivers the highest ROI for the businesses we work with.

1. Pick Your Lane and Dominate It

This one seems obvious, but it’s where most businesses go wrong. They try to do everything—corporate videos, product demos, behind-the-scenes content—all at once. What happens? Their message gets diluted, and they fail to connect with anyone.

The businesses that win are the ones who focus on one specific type of video content that serves their ideal customer.

I’ve seen this firsthand. A fitness brand we worked with was doing polished talking-head videos, but their audience didn’t care. Their competitors were posting workout clips, transformations, and client stories—and winning. Once we helped them shift their focus to the content their audience actually needed, their engagement and results skyrocketed.

Ask yourself: What kind of video content does your audience actually need to see? Not what looks the most “professional” — what solves their problems?

2. Create Content That Builds Trust (Not Just Awareness)

Awareness is great—but awareness without trust is worthless.

Your potential customers see hundreds of pieces of content every day. Knowing you exist isn’t enough. The real question is: do they trust you enough to buy from you?

This is where storytelling becomes your secret weapon. Instead of saying “We’re the best in the business,” show a real client’s journey. Demonstrate how you took someone from point A (frustration, confusion, failure) to point B (clarity, results, transformation).

People don’t buy services—they buy better versions of themselves. Your videos should show them what that better version looks like, and how you can help them get there.

3. Leverage Existing Platforms (Don’t Reinvent the Wheel)

One of the biggest myths in content marketing is that you need to be everywhere. That’s a great way to burn out fast and be effective nowhere.

Instead, pick one or two platforms where your ideal customers are already hanging out—and go all in.

If you’re targeting professionals, LinkedIn is likely your best bet. If you’re in fitness or lifestyle, Instagram and TikTok might make more sense. YouTube is great for evergreen, long-form content, especially in B2B and service industries.

The key is to understand the language of each platform. A video that crushes on YouTube won’t automatically work on TikTok. Customize your content, master the platform, and then consider expanding to others.

4. Create a System for Consistent Content

Consistency beats perfection—every single time.

Too many businesses create one great video, see some engagement, then disappear for three months. That’s not a strategy, it’s a one-off.

The businesses we see thrive are the ones who treat content creation like a process. They build systems. They batch their videos. They repurpose long-form content into short clips. They put it on the calendar like any other important business task.

You don’t need to go viral. You just need to stay relevant. Show up consistently, and when your audience is ready to buy, you’ll be top of mind.

5. Measure What Matters (Not Vanity Metrics)

Views are cool. Likes feel good. But none of that pays the bills.

The metrics that actually matter are the ones that tie directly to your business goals. Are people visiting your website? Are they booking calls? Are they buying?

If not, your content isn’t doing its job.

Track your results. Use UTM codes. Set up website conversion tracking. And don’t be afraid to simply ask new customers how they found you. If your content isn’t moving the needle, you’re just making expensive entertainment.

Once you know what’s working, you can double down and stop wasting time on what’s not.

6. Build a Video-First Customer Journey

This is the big one. The one that consistently delivers the best ROI for our clients.

Most businesses treat video like an afterthought. They slap one on the homepage or post a random clip on social. That’s not a strategy.

What works is using video at every stage of the customer journey—on purpose.

At the top of the funnel, create educational content that positions you as the expert. In the middle, use case studies and testimonials to build trust. At the bottom, create direct response videos that handle objections and make your offer crystal clear.

When done right, video becomes your best salesperson—one that works 24/7, never calls in sick, and always delivers the right message at the right time.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, growing your business with video isn’t about flashy gear or massive production budgets. It’s about strategy. It’s about understanding your audience, creating content that actually serves them, and building systems that help you stay consistent and track results.

If you implement even half of what we talked about here, you’ll be miles ahead of most of your competitors—who are still treating video like an optional marketing tool instead of the business-critical asset it really is.

Let me know in the comments: Which of these strategies resonated most with you? I’d love to hear how you plan to implement them in your own business.

And if you’re ready to level up your content game, don’t just guess. Get strategic. Video done right can transform your brand—and your bottom line.

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