Here’s the thing nobody tells you about content creation: Your perfectionism isn’t protecting your brand—it’s killing it.
Right now, while you’re agonizing over the perfect opening line or whether your lighting is “professional enough,” your competitors are hitting publish. They’re building audiences. They’re creating Content that Connects. And you? You’re stuck in analysis paralysis, convinced that your next video needs to be worthy of a TED Talk.
Spoiler alert: It doesn’t.
According to Wyzowl’s 2023 Video Marketing Report, 91% of businesses use video as a marketing tool, yet 26% of marketers say creating content consistently is their biggest challenge. And here’s the kicker—it’s not because they lack skills or ideas. It’s because they can’t get out of their own heads.
If you’re a coach or consultant who knows you need to show up online but finds yourself staring at that record button like it’s a loaded weapon, this one’s for you.
1. Accept That “Done” Beats “Perfect” Every Single Time
Let’s get mathematical for a second. A piece of content that’s 80% perfect and actually published will always outperform a piece that’s 100% perfect but never sees the light of day. Why? Because 80% of something beats 100% of nothing.
The shift: Your first video doesn’t need to change lives—it just needs to exist. Your tenth video will be better than your first. Your hundredth will make your tenth look amateur. But none of that happens until you record number one.
Think about it this way: Every piece of content you create is practice for Products that Profit down the line. You’re not just making a video—you’re developing a skill set that turns into revenue.
2. Remember: Your Audience Wants Connection, Not Production Value
Here’s what 73% of consumers say influences their purchasing decisions: Trust. Not fancy graphics. Not cinematic quality. Trust.
And trust comes from showing up as a human being, not a corporate robot reading a teleprompter. Your audience—those coaches and consultants you serve—they don’t need you to be Spielberg. They need you to be you, solving their actual problems.
The shift: Before you record, ask yourself: “What would I tell my best client about this topic over coffee?” Then say that. That’s your content.
When your content feels genuine, it becomes the foundation for building Groups that Grow organically, because people want to be around real humans, not manufactured personas.
3. Batch Your Mindset, Not Just Your Content
You’ve probably heard about batching content—recording multiple videos in one session. Smart. But have you thought about batching your confidence?
The shift: Create a pre-recording ritual that triggers your “content mode.” Maybe it’s playing a specific song, doing 10 jumping jacks, or reviewing your best client testimonials. Anchor that confident state to a repeatable action.
Here’s what works: Keep a “receipts” folder on your phone. Screenshots of every client win, every testimonial, every “thank you” message. Scroll through it for 60 seconds before you hit record. It’s impossible to feel like an imposter when you’re staring at proof that you change lives.
This mental prep makes creating Ads that Attract and Emails that Engage infinitely easier, because you’re operating from a place of genuine authority.
4. Kill the Myth of the “Perfect Script”
Research from LinkedIn shows that authentic posts receive 8 times more engagement than overly polished content. Translation: Your off-the-cuff explanation of a concept will likely perform better than your perfectly scripted monologue.
The shift: Bullet points, not scripts. Know your three main points and trust yourself to connect the dots. You do this every day with clients—recording is no different.
Try this: Open your voice memos app and explain your topic like you’re leaving a voicemail for a client who just asked you about it. Listen back. That casual, confident explanation? That’s your content. Just turn the camera on and do it again.
5. Reframe “Mistakes” as Proof of Authenticity
Did you know that videos with small, genuine mistakes (a stumble over words, a pause to think) actually increase viewer retention? People don’t trust perfection—it feels fake.
The shift: Stop editing out every “um” and pause. Your audience needs to see that you’re a real person who thinks on their feet. Some of the best content moments come from authentic reactions and real-time thinking.
The coaches and consultants you serve? They’re looking for someone who gets the messy reality of running a business. Show them that person.
6. Set a Timer and Honor It
Parkinson’s Law states that work expands to fill the time available. Give yourself 30 minutes to record a video, and it’ll take 30 minutes. Give yourself 3 hours, and suddenly you need 3 hours to say the same thing.
The shift: Set a 15-minute timer. Hit record. Start talking. When the timer goes off, you’re done—even if it’s “not perfect.”
This approach forces you to prioritize clarity over complexity, which is exactly what makes Sites that Sell actually convert. People don’t want your dissertation—they want your solution.
7. Recognize That Content Is a Conversation, Not a Performance
The biggest mental block most people have? Thinking they need to perform. That recording content is somehow different from the conversations they have every day with clients.
It’s not.
The shift: Before you record, picture one specific person from your audience. Someone you’ve helped before, or someone you know needs to hear this message. Record for them. Just them.
This mindset shift transforms everything. Suddenly you’re not creating “content”—you’re having a conversation with someone who needs your help. And you have those conversations all the time.
The Bottom Line
Your audience doesn’t need you to be perfect. They need you to be present, helpful, and consistent. Every minute you spend overthinking is a minute someone else is solving your ideal client’s problem (and earning their trust).
The mental roadblocks you’re experiencing? They’re not protecting you—they’re costing you. Costing you visibility, authority, and ultimately, revenue.
So here’s your challenge: Take everything you just read, bookmark this article, and then immediately—and I mean within the next 2 hours—record one piece of content using these principles. It doesn’t have to be long. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to exist.
Because here’s what I know about coaches and consultants who build sustainable businesses: They don’t wait for perfect conditions. They create them by showing up, again and again, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Your future clients are out there right now, searching for someone who can help them. Make it easy for them to find you.
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