INCREASE VIPKid BOOKINGS with a BETTER PROFILE PHOTO

This video is all about increasing your VIPKid bookings by creating a stand out profile picture!
Not only will I explain WHY you're profile picture is so important I'll show you HOW you can create one that will help set you apart form everyone else.
All that PLUS I'm going to take you on a little photography field trip!
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Thanks for watching!!
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[@lorelaislair7408]

I wanted to let you know how valuable you are to teachers that don't have your talents!! I have been fully booked for the last two months!! Thank you so much, you are a great Ambassador for the Teachers of VIPKID!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you so much! Very happy to hear you’ve been getting lots of bookings :)

[@lysarivera9315]

6:31- “I just need to make a return please.” Hahaha!!!!! That was soooo awesome! 👏🏻

[@MichaelVenn]

Hahah shhhhhhh ;)

[@carvedouttastone]

I'm so blown away by your videos and ideas. You are truly motivating me and inspiring me to be the best teacher I can be for my upcoming role as an ESL teacher. Thanks so much!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you! I appreciate you saying that!!

[@ashleym3203]

Great Video!!!! So going to use these tips. Like the idea of the Hello Kitty shirt! Great tips Michael.

[@pimark123]

Thank you for this information! Loved the Wal-Mart trip.

[@springfaeryevents5583]

Woot! Thanks Teacher Michael! I am passionate about photography too! So happy you are a VIPKID Ambassador now. You rock.

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you - I appreciate that!

[@bernardheinicke9868]

From a fellow Canadian looking to break into the online English teaching profession - great videos and lots of information to take away

[@lmariehill1]

Loved this video! I watched a few of your other videos too and I really found them useful. After more than a year with VIPKID I’m now motivated and excited to redo my pic and video!

[@MichaelVenn]

That’s awesome!! Hope you have fun making them :)

[@celestesodergren9520]

I love watching your videos! They are so helpful, and make me feel like I can do it too!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you! And might I remind you that you CAN do it too ;)

[@kcostello7535]

@@MichaelVenn OMG Michael, you blow everyone away and plus I like the fact, YOU ARE WILLING TO SHARE EVERYTHING! EVEN DOWN TO WHAT YOU PURCHASE FOR VIPKID STUDIO! THANKS!

[@nomadicvibesofelle]

Yes. I updated my photo and my video. After seeing your video about shooting it all in one take I made a video that was much better than my first one.

[@MichaelVenn]

Happy to hear it. Hope it leads to more bookings for you!!

[@susanm.5210]

Love the video! You have great energy!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks so much!

[@jenieremia]

I love the whole video. Thanks for the tips. Return the shirts...you made me laugh.

[@belle6514]

Helpful and happy!! Thank you!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!!

[@marisolfontanez8448]

lololol OMG you returned the shirt! Brilliant! :))

[@MichaelVenn]

Hehehe

[@veragormley8675]

You are so motivating!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you - that’s very kind of you :)

[@kristingable2749]

Super! Thanks Teacher Michael! I am going t5o use your tip for my profile pic right now!! :-)

[@MichaelVenn]

Wonderful!! Thanks for watching!! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@annetteolmsted504]

Good job Michael!!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!

[@AmandaGraySteinacher]

This was a great video! Very helpful!

[@MichaelVenn]

Amanda Gray-Steinacher thank you!

[@MainzxLivewire]

What an amazingly insightful video !! Walmart for the pro(ish) photography idea is a game changer !! Thanks Michael 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Mirjen12]

I love all your videos! Our Walmart doesn't take photos anymore, but we have a JcPenney that does. I don't know if they would do just a couple head shots or if you'd have to do a whole photo shoot though (which is about $100 for digital copies).

[@ChildlikeWonder]

First impression: You must have an amazing camera for vlogging. It looks so crisp and bright.... that's awesome. Also, I love the staged background that shows some flair and personality, interests and even two little Canadian flags. I want this kind of background for my classroom. It's clean and classy. Way to go!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks, I appreciate that. Also yes, I use a more professional camera setup for vlogging :)

[@ChildlikeWonder]

Your book in the background also struck my interest and I'm going to check out "Lagom" from the library ;) So, do students ever notice something and ask you a question about what you have?

[@christyconner8218]

You should have kept that shirt. The kids would love it!! :) Great tips.

[@MichaelVenn]

They probably would have!

[@lisamarklecreates]

This is a super helpful video! I have to add, I had a mini panic attack when it looked like you left your camera on the Walmart parking lot ground and walked away from it into the store! LOL

[@MichaelVenn]

Lisa Markle thanks! And that’s exactly what I did w my camera haha

[@sandyellisor755]

Love the superman shirt!!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks 🙌

[@dianehester7895]

Great information!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!!

[@TheRaquellio]

Hey. Wonderful ideas!! You don´t have to go to Walmart, which hurts small businesses and treats its employees in a less than stellar fashion (not to mention it´s ecological footprint). There are other stores where you can buy and then return a shirt and there are other photographers which may cost slightly more but it´s worth it knowing that you´re contributing to ethical business practices.

[@MichaelVenn]

You’re right, that’s very true. You don’t have to go to Wal-Mart :)

[@l.rhymes606]

Nwefoundland Accent??? represent!!

[@christypowell4758]

I love your videos!! I need to look at profile pic.. I was thinking today actually I might need to update.. 😊 when I was first hired they wouldn’t take the one I had with a puppet.

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks Christy - I appreciate you watching!

[@LucyZart]

The picture I see here is a good one for you.

[@fecatague3132]

cool! So helpful ..Thanks a lot! I am a newbie..my 5th day ...no bookings yet!

[@MichaelVenn]

Hang in there! It’ll come 👍

[@wandamilligan5941]

Thank You!

[@MichaelVenn]

You’re welcome!

[@AriesCobb]

Nice video. Do you recommend a white background or colored background, only.

[@MichaelVenn]

It doesn’t really matter. My main recommendation is “simple” :)

[@BetsyLopez]

What camera did you use to film this! It's amazing!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks! I use a Canon 70d

[@phatcurvypinay]

Walmart im coming!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Yesssss!

[@AriesCobb]

me too

[@ROSITALJ]

Thanks for the video, question, I have been wanting to make videos, I have an HP Microsoft laptop...movie maker is no longer available, what do you recommend to make videos, I do not have a Mac... thank you!!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Hey! I’m a Mac user so I have very limited knowledge of other video editing software. I did google it though and apparently Microsoft offers free video editing software called “Movie Creator”

[@lisanewhouse5741]

Wevideo

[@mycuriositygaming]

Walmart in the US needs to do this.

[@MichaelVenn]

They might - it’s just a passport photo :)

[@lisanewhouse5741]

I think Walgreens does them?

[@estherparadesi8216]

LOL.....I guessed that was what you were doing when you went into Walmart. Although, I did not know they would do passport photos...it was the easiest/cheapest way I could think of to do professional photos! The photographer was very nice to accommodate your clothing changes.

[@taylorannh24]

hey what camera do you use?

[@MichaelVenn]

I use a Canon 70D

[@josiesmith5859]

Great thoughts, but God damn it, nothing works. I fixed my photo, my video but I can't get bookings and I don't want to spend any more money on this.

[@MichaelVenn]

Yeah, I can understand that

[@Moonkey017]

Sadly, there is no photographic place in my Walmart.

[@MichaelVenn]

Well that’s not good! Hopefully you can figure out a work around :)

[@Moonkey017]

Haha, I'll get it figured out. Thank you. I'm not very happy with my picture. I have been getting quite a bit booking, at least 2 a day. I started Thursday night. So, I'm pretty happy and excited. (just wanted to tell someone) Haha.

[@emilygrace1960]

GAH!! This is why I relate to you soooo much!! Total photographer here too!! Can we exchange instagrams? Mine is @southerngirlsociety (I emailed you today about having already used a friend's referral code a long time back and then getting frozen at the demo phase, and then wanting and needing your help, but knowing I can't change my referral code now... Sigh. I'm going to try applying again with a different email address. Here's hoping that works. I'd sure give the world to have your help and coaching). LOL!! I feel like every professional service provider has done the buy and return scheme.

[@bethanypeterson5958]

Do they watch Doctor Who in China? 🤔 I have plenty of Doctor Who shirts...😂

[@MichaelVenn]

Hahah I’m not sure

[@Awakendabeast13]

Your videos are great but your head gets a little cut off....maybe just 2 inches lower just a thought

[@MichaelVenn]

Haha nothing I can do about it at this point. Thanks for the feedback though 🙂

[@leighabland]

You should have kept the shirt- or at least not show us that you returned it. That’s not good brand ambassador behavior.