It seems like everyone and everything is going digital these days doesn’t it? Well, it’s true! Facebook and Instagram are pushing content that includes organic videos more than ever these days. And, with the recent changes at IG where they allow the first minute of your IGTV to go in your feed to get more views it certainly makes you wonder, should you be doing videos?

Now, I know some of you are hating on social and wishing it could go back to being for connecting with friends. But, before you roll your eyes and stop reading let me just tell you a little goes a long way. Don’t forget that I know and believe it’s not about followers and likes.

It’s the quality content that shares who you are, what you do, and whom you’re for that gets you doing more of what you love-teaching Pilates. However, just like there are different learning styles you have to know how to teach to.  There are different ways people connect to our message. Some love a good read so blogs and great copy on your site will be perfect. Others need a picture, they need to see themselves in your photos. People who look like them. And, there are some that need audio. They need to hear your voice, and the visual of the video will hit two types of learners. So, having some video content of you rocking what you do with your ideal client is quite compelling.

Now, that I’ve perked your ears a little bit please note that I am not going to say you have to start posting as many videos as you can. Not at all. If you want to do that then let’s talk because there are some def do’s and don’ts for Youtube and IGTV. But, for many of you, I am taking a video or few on your site and every once in a while on social so that people can see you in your element. Can get to know you. See you as the expert at what you do.

Facebook (who owns IG) has a goal to beat out YouTube. So, if you’re like me and you post videos to YT than do not post those video links on FB. They will bury those posts. You’ll have to do an organic video for them. This is something that might seem annoying to you. But, if you’re not trying to become a YouTuber then it’s really simple, take the video. Cutoff the beginning and ends where you press start and stop and post it to your studio/business FB page or group.

If you filmed it in the vertical video it’s great for IGTV if in horizontal it’s awesome for FB and you can still upload it to YT just don’t share that link on FB to promote it.

Create videos as part of a giveaway in exchange for email addresses for your newsletters.

Post videos of you and a client accomplishing an exercise.

Share tips on exercises your ideal client can do at home.

Vlog! Allow your clients and future clients to hear what is on your mind.

These are just a few things you can do with video to attract your ideal client to your schedule.

I’ll get honest with you, when I first started posting on YT I thought “Why me?!” I mean, who was I to create these videos. But, now a few years later I have met more people around the world because of my videos. And, my goal was to travel the world to teach. I have a teacher I coach who creates videos of modifications. Her ideal client is someone who is just like her. Wants to get her move on but due to injuries can’t do it like everyone else. I have another friend who does lots of mini-classes.

Who do you wish was your client?

What do they need?

Film the answer to their questions. Post it on your websites and share it on social media to drive traffic back to your website where they will then be

prompted to schedule a session or class with you!

So, should you be doing some video? I think so. But, you don’t have to. It first depends on the goals for your business and what you feel comfortable doing. However, as I mentioned I was not keen on the idea. And now, I am sooo grateful I was pushed to start. And geez, those first videos sucked but the more I did the more comfortable I got.

xx~LL

Ps, I’ll be talking about how to use YT to grow your business and hit your goals in my course. Click here to get the help to start and grow your YT and video business.