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#123 - Stop Sucking on Video: Authentic Marketing for Financial Advisors with Katie Braden, CFP®

Struggling to connect with clients through video?

Katie Braden, founder of Advisor Video Marketing, says most advisors are overthinking it. With a background in photography and as a CFP, she’s helped advisors use simple, authentic videos to build real connections.

Forget fancy production. Katie once shot a quick 42-second iPhone video in the dark and wind—and it got over 167,000 views. Why? Because people connect with real, not perfect.

She recommends short, personal videos—like 45-60 seconds for follow-ups, birthday messages, or thank-yous. It’s an easy way to show you care.

Katie gets the…

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