

Connecting with your clients is of the utmost importance. But it can be really challenging in today’s digital age with all the noise. How are you supposed to stand out from the crowd?
This is where using videos in your marketing strategy can set you apart and make a huge impact.
Let’s discuss some of the benefits of video marketing so you can level up your marketing game.
What Is Video Marketing?
I’ve heard some advisors write video marketing off as a glorified advertisement—and it’s really so much more than that! It’s about connecting with your ideal audience to build trust and credibility.
Here are a few types of video content to consider:
- Short explainer videos: Quickly discuss your services or break down complex topics into quick, easy-to-digest blurbs.
- Detailed tutorials or courses: Go in depth on frequently asked financial questions.
- Landing page greetings: Personalize your website and show prospects who you really are.
- Customer testimonials or success stories: Drive home your level of care and dedication to high-quality service.
Why Is Video Marketing Important?
The metrics show an undeniable truth. In recent years video has really exploded, and a study done in January said that 91% of consumers would prefer to consume their content via video. Given the popularity of social media, it should be no surprise that video is shared 1200% times more than text or images, and consumers remember about 95% of your video message more than they would if they had read it in an article.
What Makes a Good Video?
Here are my top four tips to make your video great:
1. Be short and sweet.
Consumers like information in bite-sized chunks. The ideal length of your video should be between three to five minutes.
2. Be timely and passionate.
You want to share relevant and timely topics with your audience. And if you’re talking about something you’re passionate about, it’ll come across so much better in the video. If you don’t sound like you care about your topic, your audience likely won’t care either.
3. Invite guests.
Be sure to invite a guest or a center of influence. This helps establish trust with your audience, and you’ll become a go-to expert on a wide range of topics. They’ll know they can come to you for answers.
4. Be personal.
On your website, I highly recommend having a video about why you became a financial advisor or who you are and how you help. These topics help prospects learn more about you and remove the potential barrier to booking a meeting with you.
Let Videos Do the Work for You!
You only have to put in the effort once and then you’ll have an evergreen piece of content that’s going to attract and connect with clients for years. Put in the time and effort by either investing in the right equipment or hiring a professional videographer to make sure you produce high-quality videos.
Bonus tip: If you have a script, please (I’m begging you) do not read from it; it comes across more like a hostage video and less like trying to connect with your audience.
Partner With a Pro!
Do you have any questions or need help getting started? We at Indigo Marketing Agency know the ins and outs of marketing for financial advisors. We know what works and what doesn’t—and videos work!
But you don’t have to go about video marketing on your own! We can assist both with creating your videos and deploying them.
From start to finish, our video process includes:
- Topic identification/creation
- Creating a bulleted script as your guide
- Editing your video
- Deploying on social media, email, and posting on your website
If you have any questions or would like to get started today on boosting your marketing with videos, please click here to schedule your free strategy consultation today. We can’t wait to bring your marketing to life!