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You Can Film B-Roll Anywhere: The Secret to Creating Instagram Content for Your Small Business

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your phone wondering how to make content for Instagram, you’re not alone.

One of the biggest struggles I hear from small business owners is this:

“What on earth am I supposed to post on Instagram today?”

You didn’t start your business to become a full-time content creator. You started it because you’re brilliant at what you do. Then everyone told you that if you wanted to grow on Instagram and market your business on Instagram, you needed to post consistently.

Suddenly, you’re trying to think of fresh content every single day.

Here’s the good news: creating Instagram content doesn’t have to be complicated.

What Is B-Roll?

If you’ve never heard the term before, B-roll is simply the extra footage that sits behind your message.

Think clips of you:

– Walking down the street
– Making a coffee
– Working at your desk
– Packing orders
– Driving to a client
– Typing on your laptop
– Opening your studio
– Setting up your workspace

In other words… everyday life.

“But What Does Walking Down the Street Have to Do With My Business?”

I hear this all the time.

And here’s the beautiful thing about marketing psychology:

People buy from people.

Your audience doesn’t just want information: they want connection. They want to see the human behind the business.

When you use B-roll, people see you doing real, everyday things. It builds familiarity, trust and personality.

The footage isn’t the message.

The footage is simply the vehicle for your message.

That’s why you can film B-roll almost anywhere.

Yes, even while you’re walking down the street feeling a little bit awkward.

Why B-Roll Makes Creating Instagram Content So Much Easier

One of the fastest ways to simplify your content creation is to build a folder full of B-roll clips.

Once you’ve got a library of footage, you can reuse it over and over again with different captions, tips and stories.

Instead of wondering what to film every day, you simply choose a clip and pair it with the message you want to share.

It’s one of the easiest ways to:

– Create Instagram content faster
– Stay consistent on Instagram
– Show your personality
– Build trust with potential customers
– Market your small business without constantly filming new videos

If you’re looking for how to grow on Instagram, this is one of the simplest habits you can build.

How to Market Your Business on Instagram Without Overthinking It

Remember this:

People aren’t following you because your workspace is exciting.

They’re following you because you are.

Your knowledge.
Your experience.
Your personality.
Your story.

B-roll simply helps people connect with all of that while your voice, captions or on-screen text deliver the value.

So next time you’re out for a walk, grabbing a coffee or heading into work, pull out your phone and film a few short clips.

Future you will be very grateful.

Want My Free B-Roll Guide?

If you’d like a free guide that shows you exactly how to film B-roll you can use again and again for your small business, click HERE to get your free guide.

You’ve got this.

And I’ve got you.

Suze 🫶🏽

PS want to see an example of this in action? Click the image below: