Hey, hey, it’s Braden 👋
Today, we're talking about the two sides of YouTube and why only using one of them can destroy your progress.
Here's what's inside:
The difference between demand generation and demand capture
Why you need both to actually book calls consistently
How to structure your content around each one
And if you want us to map this out for your business, [book a call here →]
Actionable Takeaway
Plan out your content cadence for the month before you even start thinking about ideas.
Map out your next four videos right now using this split.
2 Videos → Demand Gen.
Pick a broad topic inside your service and write a curiosity-driven title optimized for browse.
Something someone would click scrolling their homepage, not something they'd search for.
2 Video → Demand Capture.
Pick a specific problem your ideal client is actively searching for and write a title that answers it directly.
This way, you can reach new audiences with the wider angles and convert them with the more specific video.
Demand Generation
Goal: maximum reach and views.
This is browse content that shows up on the homepage and in suggested feeds.
People weren't searching for this.
They weren't even thinking about the problem.
Your title and thumbnail pulled them in.
The job of demand gen content is to create interest in topics people didn't know they wanted.
Which means you need killer packaging so when someone scrolls their homepage, sees it, they get curious and click.
These types of videos are great for building an audience.
Demand Generation Example
Demand Capture
Goal: fewer views, higher intent.
This is content that is optimized to convert people with a specific pain point/interest.
These viewers already know they have a problem.
They're already looking for a solution. You just have to show up.
The job of demand capture content is to be the answer to a question someone is already asking.
Which means keyword targeting matters more than packaging here.
Someone types their interest/problem into YouTube search because they need it right now.
And if they find your video, there’s a much higher chance they book a call.
Demand Capture Example
Why You Need Both
Neither of these video styles alone is enough.
If you only post demand gen content, you get views but your sales cycles will be long.
If you only post demand capture content, you get high-intent viewers but you never grow.
The magic is running both simultaneously.
Use demand gen to bring new people into your world.
Use demand capture to convert the ones who are already ready.
That's it.
Two sides of the same platform, but most people only use one.
How We Can Help You
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Appreciate you stopping by,
Braden