Video Ads Without the Stress: A Smarter Way for Small Business Owners to Get Seen

Written by John Bellamy

Let me guess…

You’ve thought about running video ads for your business.

You’ve heard the stats. You’ve seen your competitors doing it. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you know that video content could help you get more eyeballs on your business.

But then reality kicks in:

  • You don’t have the time to learn video editing software.
  • You don’t want to spend thousands on a camera crew.
  • And let’s be honest — you’re not exactly jumping at the idea of filming yourself on camera.

Sound familiar?

If you’re a local service-based business owner — a tradie, trainer, consultant, cleaner — this probably hits close to home.

That’s why I want to introduce you to something that might just be a game-changer: Arcads.ai.

What Is Arcads.ai?

Arcads is an AI tool that lets you create short, punchy video ads featuring realistic AI actors, using nothing more than your written script.

No cameras. No editing software. No awkward on-camera moments.

You just plug in your message — and it spits out a ready-to-use ad in minutes.

Want to test different offers? Create multiple videos at once. Need to speak to different types of customers? Choose your actor, voice, and even language.

Why This Matters for Small Business Owners

Here’s the thing…

Most local businesses don’t struggle with the “what to say” part. You’ve got good offers. You’ve got real stories. You know your customers.

The gap is in execution.

You’re time-poor. You’re wearing every hat. You’ve got quotes to chase and invoices to send.

Video marketing always ends up in the “too hard” basket.

Arcads.ai makes it easy to finally take that idea and turn it into an asset — something that gets seen, shared, and acted on.

A Few Ways You Could Use Arcads.ai

If I was running a local business right now, here’s how I’d be using Arcads:

  • Quick Promo Videos: “$49 gutter clean — this week only” with an AI actor explaining it in plain English.
  • Explainer Clips: Showing how your process works in under 60 seconds.
  • Seasonal Campaigns: Need a Christmas or EOFY ad? Knock one out in an afternoon.
  • Test New Offers: Create a few variations and run them as Facebook or Instagram ads to see which one gets the most clicks.

All without filming a thing.

But Let’s Be Clear…

Arcads isn’t a silver bullet. You still need the right message. 

You still need a clear offer. And you still need to follow up with leads when they come in.

(If that part’s a struggle, that’s what we do at Chat To Clients — we set up the system that makes your leads actually convert.)

But as a way to get seen in your local market — especially if you’re not keen on being on camera — Arcads gives you a serious edge.

Real Example: Arcads.ai + The 5-Minute Conversion System

We’re not just recommending Arcads — we’re actually using it ourselves.

Right now, we’re using Arcads.ai to create short, high-impact video ads to promote one of our flagship offers: The 5-Minute Conversion System.

This product is built to help small business owners generate more leads and convert them faster — without tech overwhelm. So it only made sense to use a tool that reflects the same values: simple, fast, and effective.

We wrote the script, selected the actor and voice, hit "generate" — and it was ready to go. Now we’re running this as part of a paid ad campaign on Facebook, pairing it with an instant follow-up system built in our CRM.

That’s the magic combo:

  • Get seen with a great video
  • Follow up fast
  • Close the deal

If you’d like help doing something similar for your business — or want to see how we built the whole 5-Minute Conversion System — just reach out. We’ll show you how to turn video ads into sales, even if you’ve never filmed a thing.

Here’s to keeping it simple, scalable, and smart.

John Bellamy

Helping Small Business Owners Simplify, Automate & Grow

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