Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of a real-life content batching day. I’m sharing what filming looks like right now, what I’m changing about my YouTube workflow, and why I’m intentionally pulling back – even though I teach batch content creation.
If you’re a business owner trying to stay consistent on YouTube while balancing real life (especially motherhood), I think this is going to feel very relatable. And if you want to watch the full behind-the-scenes vlog, you can check it out below.
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Why I’m Filming Fewer YouTube Videos at a Time
If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know I’m a big believer in batch filming. For years, my YouTube workflow looked like this: I would lock myself in my office and film five to eight long-form videos in one sitting. That would set me up with content for six to eight weeks, and it felt incredibly efficient.
But this year looks different.
After having my third baby last year (with three-year-old twins and a one-year-old at home), I’ve felt a noticeable shift in my energy. While filming five to eight videos in one day sounds amazing in theory, it has honestly felt really hard in this season of motherhood. I kept trying to push myself to do it anyway, because I know how powerful batch content creation can be for YouTube growth and consistency.
But here’s what I realized: I would rather film two to three high-energy, strong YouTube videos than push through eight videos where I feel drained by the end.
So now, I’m experimenting with filming just two or three long-form videos at a time. That means I’ll film more often – maybe a couple of times per month – but my energy is better, my delivery is stronger, and the videos feel more aligned with how I actually want to show up.
And honestly? I’m okay skipping an upload here and there if needed. I would rather have quality over quantity on my YouTube channel.
Creating Breathing Room for Short-Form and Ads
Another reason I’m adjusting my batch filming strategy is flexibility.
Recently, I’ve been doing more face-to-camera ads, short-form videos for Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Those types of videos are quick to record, but they still require creative energy. When I was packing my filming days with five to eight long-form YouTube videos, I had nothing left in the tank.
Now, after filming two YouTube videos, I still have enough energy to:
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Film a call-to-action Reel promoting the new video
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Record short-form content optimized for Instagram
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Capture quick behind-the-scenes clips
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Batch simple ad content
That extra 30 to 60 minutes of breathing room makes a huge difference. It allows me to show up consistently across platforms without feeling maxed out.
If you’re a business owner trying to grow on YouTube and repurpose content across platforms, this is something to think about. Efficiency doesn’t always mean cramming more into one day. Sometimes it means structuring your workflow in a way that supports your real life.
Adding More Visual, Behind-the-Scenes Content to My YouTube Channel
The other big shift I’m making is incorporating more behind-the-scenes YouTube videos and visual teaching moments.
Instead of only filming sit-down, talking-head videos, I want to create more content that feels like you’re with me – walking through my process, seeing my setup, watching me map things out on a whiteboard.
Recently, I shared a yearly planning video where I physically wrote things out, and you guys loved it. That response told me something important: visuals make a difference.
So now I’m experimenting with:
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Writing concepts out on paper taped to the wall
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Using a whiteboard or easel for visual breakdowns
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Sitting in different parts of my office to switch up the energy
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Creating more vlog-style, behind-the-scenes content
And here’s the key: I don’t want this to add more editing time. I don’t want to rely on heavy post-production or complex edits. I’d rather build the visuals into the filming process itself so it’s engaging without increasing the cost or time investment.
As someone who sometimes uses an editor (I love the team at Creatorly Media), I’m always thinking about sustainability. Whether you’re editing yourself or outsourcing, your YouTube workflow needs to be repeatable.
My YouTube Content Planning Workflow (What Happens Before Filming Day)
One thing that has not changed is how I prepare for filming.
I never sit down on a batch filming day wondering what I’m going to say. All of my YouTube video ideas are researched and outlined ahead of time. I plan everything inside Trello, where I keep:
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Video ideas
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Full outlines
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Notes and talking points
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A detailed workflow checklist
Right now, my workflow has 35 steps for every single video. That might sound intense, but it keeps everything moving smoothly from filming to publishing to promotion.
For this filming day, I had three videos planned:
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A behind-the-scenes batch filming vlog
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A video on AI search engine optimization (including how ChatGPT is recommending my content to 500+ people per month)
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A video on how to grow a YouTube channel in 2026 as a business owner
My content focus right now is heavily centered around YouTube marketing. That’s intentional. My two main offers – Binge Worthy Video (low-ticket) and YouTube for Business (mid-ticket) – are the core of my business strategy moving forward.
Everything I’m creating ties back to that.
What a Realistic Filming Day Actually Looks Like
This specific filming day started later than usual. I didn’t begin filming until around 2:30 or 3:00 PM, and I wrapped up around 4:45 PM. In that time, I filmed three YouTube videos and a few short-form clips.
It wasn’t perfect lighting. It was overcast and foggy, and my office felt darker than usual. But it was realistic.
My husband took the kids out for a bit so I could focus. I made my electrolytes. I rearranged furniture to test different camera angles. I paused mid-video to record Instagram content. It wasn’t this perfectly polished, aesthetic production day.
It was just getting it done.
And that’s what I want you to see: building a YouTube channel for business owners does not require perfect conditions. It requires clarity, preparation, and a workflow that works in your season of life.
If You’re Rethinking Your Own Content Strategy…
Maybe you’ve been trying to force a content batching schedule that worked two years ago but doesn’t fit your life right now.
Maybe you feel behind because you can’t film eight videos in one day.
Maybe you’re overwhelmed by YouTube and unsure how to build a sustainable system.
I want to encourage you – it’s okay to pivot your workflow. It’s okay to test a lighter filming schedule. It’s okay to prioritize energy and quality over sheer volume.
Consistency on YouTube is powerful. But sustainable consistency is what actually builds a business.
If you’re ready to build a YouTube strategy that feels simple, aligned, and actually drives leads and sales for your business, I would love to invite you to take the next step.
Check out my YouTube for Business program or start with Binge Worthy Video to build the foundation. I’ll walk you through how to choose the right video ideas, optimize for search, create a workflow that works for your life, and turn YouTube into a long-term marketing engine.
I’m cheering you on as you build it.
