Accelerating Impact with Images and Videos

If you put lots of effort into creating images and videos, you want it to have an impact, right?  That’s what we chat about in this episode of The Visual Lounge with Mike Simmons, Speaker, Advisor, Coach, Fractional CRO/Sales Leader, and Enabler for Catalyst A.C.T.S. Mike shares how he first got started with images and video, and why simply starting can be the hardest but most important step. We hear about his method for balancing impact vs. energy when creating content and why you need to create and get feedback to find that sweet spot and level up your skills.  Learning points from the episode include: 00:00 – Introduction 03:31 – How Mike first started using images and video 05:01 – What makes a successful video 06:45 – Mike’s method for getting feedback  09:19 – Mike’s top tip for making images and videos  11:36 – How Mike defines “accelerating impact” with video 14:08 – The tools Mike uses to help him create videos  19:29 – Mike’s advice for getting started  24:30 – How you build momentum after getting started 26:31 – Overcoming the risks of experimenting with videos  31:52 – Questions to ask yourself to motivate you to start creating 33:51 – Speed round questions  39:38 – Mike’s final take Important links and mentions: Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesimmons/ Catalyst A.C.T.S: findmycatalyst.com Catalyst A.C.T.S’ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa66Q2SqaPCA_TbhrOVNOCA