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• Trending audios
• Carousel ideas getting reach
• Hooks that are converting
• Simple ways to adapt trends for your business
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Week 4: March 21 – 27, 2026
Show you or a team member a viral meme and their reaction, then cut to them trying to recreate that meme with the meme they are trying to recreate on the screen
Text on Screen: “Recreating Viral MEME’s: Showing what it feels like to be a {job Owner}”
Talking head post describing some of the different things in your niche that most people might not approve of or wish you did differently.
Bonus points if you can be doing some task while you film to make it more engaging.
Text on Screen: Unpopular things I do as a {Job title/ profession}
this is a super easy B-roll that can be a video of literally anything with text on the screen stated below. try to make it creative to your niche. try to make it humorous, controversial or relatable to your audience.
Text on Screen: “I may be {blank} but I can {blank}
If you would rather watch a video than reading this text I got you, see my video down below.
Week 3: March 14 – 20, 2026
1. Bending Down to Grab an Item
Exaggerating the amount of tools needed in a specific profession by revealing everything that spills out of your pockets/ purse/ bag when you bend down.
Text on Screen: “{Job title} bending down to pick up one thing”
2. Do You Actually Want To Do This?
Lip sync “Do you actually want to do this” with a relatable problem, annoyance or difficulty within your niche.
Text on Screen: “When {problem happens}”
Show your workday behind-the-scenes with b-roll clips of you actively working in your industry.
Text on Screen: “Don’t post your work, Post you working”
Week 2: March 7 – 13, 2026
A dramatic, cinematic moment capturing the feeling of showing up and delivering, even when exhausted. Pan over yourself collapsed on the ground surrounded by the tools/products within your industry. Firmly grab your equipment after a client notification, then cut to rolling end credits.
Example: “I’m so tired, I can’t take anymore clients this week.”
2. I’d Rather You Just Call Me.
Highlight the different titles and roles people give you in your industry, ending with a humorous call-to-action encouraging viewers to book with you.
Example: “Some people call me a ‘nail tech.’ Some people call me an ‘artist.’ I’d rather you just call me and book an appointment.”
Lip-sync the audio while “testing the room” to see if people support your idea. Use it to introduce a relatable situation, opinion, a brand or service while gauging the audience’s reaction.
Example: “Me soft launching the idea of eating dessert before dinner.”
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Week 1: March 1 – 6, 2026
A carousel post to introduce your team, company, or yourself using childhood photos. Each slide shows someone’s picture with a fun caption about their role or personality.
Example: “This is who edits your content. This is who answers the phone. This is who takes your order. Etc.”
Show that someone dramatically fell with items scattered all around them, then reveal the 1 item they managed to save. Great for product based business or affiliates trying to sell something.
Example: “POV I fell but saved my matcha.”
A skit where you pretend to sneeze and relevant items within your industry or niche go flying onto the ground.
Example: “When it’s allergy season but you’re a photographer.”
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