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3 Videos Every Brand Needs
New
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Identify the three essential videos every brand needs—Origin Story, Values Video, and Review/Testimonial—and understand why each one is critical for attracting
  • Plan and structure each video with clarity and confidence, using simple story frameworks that help communicate a brand’s message, mission, and personality with
  • Shoot and gather compelling footage using any camera—including a smartphone—by applying core principles of visual storytelling, interviews, and run-and-gun capt
  • Edit and assemble each video into a polished final product that captures attention, engages viewers emotionally, and elevates the perceived value of the brand.

Course content

6 sections6 lectures37m total length
  • Introduction3:44

    In this welcome lesson, Sarah—owner of the Orchard House Inn in Virginia—introduces you to 3 Videos Every Brand Needs and shares how simple, authentic storytelling transformed her small business.

    She takes you behind the scenes of the 150-year-old inn she and her husband purchased, explaining how she used nothing more than her iPhone, natural light, and honest moments to create videos that built trust, attracted guests, and brought her brand to life online.

    In this introduction, Sarah shows you:

    • Why every small business needs three foundational videos

    • How simple, real moments can drive engagement and connection

    • The exact types of videos she used to grow her following and bookings

    • Why you don’t need fancy gear or filmmaking experience to get started

    You’ll see the heart behind this course, the journey that inspired it, and the practical approach Sarah uses to help you show up online with clarity and confidence. If you’re a business owner, creator, or entrepreneur who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to post, this introduction will help you feel grounded, encouraged, and ready to begin.

    This lesson sets the tone for the entire course: simple, real, and doable. Let Sarah show you how powerful your story can be—one video at a time.

Requirements

  • No prior video experience is required. This course is beginner-friendly and designed for anyone who wants to create effective brand videos. A smartphone or basic camera to capture footage. (No special gear needed—use what you have.) Basic computer skills for organizing files and completing simple video edits. Any video editing software you’re comfortable with (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, iMovie, DaVinci Resolve, or even a mobile editing app).

Description

Every business has a story worth sharing—but most owners don’t know where to start. In this simple and practical course, Sarah Thatcher, owner of the Orchard House Inn in Virginia, teaches you the three videos every brand needs to build trust, connect with customers, and stand out online.

When Sarah and her husband bought their 150-year-old inn, they didn’t have a marketing team or a big budget. What they did have was their phone, natural light, and a story worth telling. Using simple videos—shot with no crew and very little gear—they connected with guests, shared their values, and grew their business organically.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Tell your Origin Story with honesty and clarity
• Create a Values Video that shows what your brand truly believes
• Capture Guest Reviews that build trust and credibility
• Use light, framing, and natural moments to make your content feel genuine
• Share content consistently without feeling overwhelmed

You don’t need fancy equipment, a studio, or professional experience. You just need your phone, your message, and a willingness to show up with heart. By the end of this course, you’ll have a simple, repeatable plan to create videos that feel real, look great, and truly connect with the people you want to reach.

Your story matters. Let’s tell it beautifully.

Who this course is for:

  • Small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to create powerful videos that communicate their brand story and build trust with customers. Content creators and social media managers looking to level up the quality and strategy of the videos they produce. Marketing professionals who need a simple, effective framework for producing brand videos that actually convert. Freelance video creators wanting to offer high-value brand videos to clients without complicated gear or large crews. Anyone who wants to learn how to turn everyday footage into meaningful, story-driven videos using clear steps and real examples.