This week I'm chatting to business coach Chris Hallett about self-promotion, and how to overcome the fear, taboo and stigma of promoting yourself and your business in an online and virtual space.

Chris comes at this from direct experience, having struggled with transitioning from fluid public speaking to talking to a camera, and then going through the process of overcoming his fear.

Chris now helps others to do the same. In a time when we're all now required to show up on camera and give our best, this understandably causes anxiety and worries in a lot of people.

Chris and I will discuss how to 'show up' on camera, how to be yourself, why self promotion is actually okay and really good, and essentially how to identify the fear, and how to own it!

Gonna be a goodun'!

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Watch the episode here:
► https://youtu.be/ggmMh3HePLQ?t=31

Contact Chris
► Website: https://www.chrishallett.com
► Twitter: @chrisjhallett
► Linkedin: /in/chrisjhallett

Contact me:
► @jamieraevideo on all channels!

In episode 14, I take a look at 7 types of video content you can create right now, with the device in your pocket! This is the first solo episode, and I'll take you through seven ways you can be creating video content immediately with no additional tech, huge investment or a drain on your time. 

If you're a professional, business owner, or just someone looking to build and boost your online social presence - any one of these 7 video types will help with that. Enjoy!

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First streamed live on YouTube on 16th Sept 2020.

Watch the interview here:
► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yWaoIiiDfU

Contact me:
► @jamieraevideo on all channels!

How do you set goals?

In this debut episode of series 2, Fast Forward 15 founder and mentor Fay Sharpe joins me to discuss goal setting, and how breaking down a much larger goal into baby steps can help achieve the larger goal over time.

Fay has an extensive event production and management experience so we discuss the current event climate, how video is being used to communicate more than ever, and how to stay motivated when setting, and working towards, your goals.

We also talk about how to stay motivated during lockdown, the three W's of goal creation and why putting specific information to a goal can help you achieve it.

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Watch full episode here
► https://youtu.be/MPYycbL5Lpg?t=31

Welcome to a special episode where I look back at the first 11 episodes of The Video Lowdown! 1-2 minutes hand picked from each episode to show the flavour, variety and awesome guests that have given their time to come on the podcast!

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Watch the highlights episode here
► https://youtu.be/WY0t3gzb0OY 

Contact me
► @jamieraevideo on all channels!

In late 2019 and early 2020, filmmaker Darren S. Cook successfully directed his first feature film on a budget of £60k, and after some award wins and nominations his film Lucas & Albert was available for all to see on Amazon Prime.

Starring AG Longhurst and James Osborne, the film follows two aging hit-men are sent to clean up a bank robbery gone wrong some twenty years ago. Having always worked alone, they have been chosen by the infamous Mr. Mac to clean up the mess and get rid of any loose ends.

Darren and I chew the fat on filmmaking, his process, and how he ended up on Amazon Prime!

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Watch full episode here
► https://youtu.be/SQWdvorMCXc?t=31 

Contact with Darren
► darrenscook@me.com

Contact me
► @jamieraevideo on all channels!

Business networking has never been more important, particularly during a time where we rely so heavily on video calling to communicate with peers and colleagues.

Simon Cox joins me today to discuss the benefits of using video in your networking, and everyday business practice. Simon is a networking and business legend in the Northants area, and is founder of Kettering Business Network.

Simons experience, expertise and wisdom when it comes to business networking is second to none! In this episode Simon tells us about his rich business history, why he got into business, why using video in business is one of the most important things you can do, and we also talk about Simons constant giving back to the business community through volunteering and mentoring.

Join us on a fantastic episode, episode number 10!

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Watch full episode here
► https://youtu.be/KhWx-fgaLCo 

Contact with Simon
► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simoncox73
► Twitter: twitter.com/simoncox73
► Website: https://www.ketteringbusinessnetwork.co.uk

Contact me
► @jamieraevideo on all channels!

Natalie Barlow is a Northants based expert mortgage broker with over 20 years in the game. Her company Best4U provides some of the best mortgage, financial and insurance advice and services in the county and she joins me on this episode to talk about her use of video to increase awareness of her profile, and Best4U.

We chat about mortgage challenges, using TikTok to grow your online profile, how using video can educate a much larger amount of people than face to face appointments, and how having fun with video can really create engaging content. Get it done, don't worry too much!

Join me and the Mortgage Movie-maker Natalie!

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Watch full episode here
► https://youtu.be/bILEjbUdjz4?t=31 

Contact with Natalie
► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natalie-barlow/

Contact me
► @jamieraevideo on all channels!

Communicating with an audience has never been more important. Digital media, print, online - all of it needs to be woven into a strategy that works for the audience.

This week I talk to the Head of Communications at global events agency BCD Meetings & Events, Sandra Collins, about the rise of digital comms, how video plays a huge part in that, and how comms has evolved with the increased accessibility and affordability of video.

Sandra has been working as a communications strategist for over 30 years and her insights and stories into how it's evolved, makes for a great episode this week!

Sandra also shares with us her top 3 tips when creating a communication strategy that uses video, including how to be good on video, and how to create a video strategy.

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Watch full episode here
► https://youtu.be/9pi0XD9RXAA?t=31 

Contact with Sandra
► Twitter: @https://twitter.com/SandraDcollins
► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sandra-collins-69254610

Contact me
► @jamieraevideo on all channels!