Elevate Your Brand & Legacy As A Former  Athlete, Rock Star or Other Celebrity

Ron Watermon • February 16, 2023

Investing In Video Storytelling You Will Own Forever

St. Louis, MO – February 16, 2023 - Imagine this scenario: you're sitting at a bar, trying to impress a date with tales of your athletic prowess or celebrity hijinks. But instead of nodding in awe, they pull out their phone and say, "Prove it."

Suddenly, you're fumbling for words and wishing you had some visual aids to back up your claims. That's where professional video content comes in. It's like a superhero sidekick for your storytelling abilities, adding an extra layer of credibility and "wow" factor.

But it's not just about impressing dates. Investing in professional video content can also elevate your brand and secure your legacy for years to come. Here's why:


A Video Is Worth How Many Words?

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then can you imagine what a film or video shot in a cinematic 24 frames per second is worth? Numerous studies show how someone will remember incredible detail months after watching a video. It connects and can go deep into the recess of that grey matter between your ears.

We all know that images are more powerful than words, and video takes it to the next level. With professional video content (especially beautifully crafted video storytelling akin to what you see out of Hollywood), you can showcase your accomplishments, personality, and behind-the-scenes moments in a way that words simply can't.


It's the ultimate bragging rights.

Owning the copyright to your professional video storytelling means you have the power to control how your story is told and shared. You can show it off to your fans, post it on your social media, and even sell it to media outlets. The possibilities are endless!


It's a timeless legacy.

While your athletic or celebrity achievements may fade over time, a well-crafted video story can preserve your legacy for generations to come. Think of it as a time capsule of your greatness, ready to be opened whenever someone wants to learn more about you.

Video storytelling adds depth to your brand. Professional video storytelling allows you to showcase your personality, values, and passions beyond what you can express through words or images alone. Whether you're an athlete, a celebrity, or both, video storytelling is a powerful way to build a stronger, more authentic brand.

So there you have it. The next time you're looking for a way to elevate your personal or professional brand and secure your legacy, consider investing in professional video storytelling like what we do with STORYSMART.

Great video storytelling is like a trusty sidekick for your storytelling abilities, adding that extra bit of flair and credibility to your tales of greatness. Who knows, it might even help you land a second date. Let us know when you are ready to #OwnYourStory and #GetSTORYSMART with premium video storytelling you will own forever. It is always free to talk to us.

--Ron Watermon with ghostwriting assistance from OpenAI (ChatGPT)


About STORYSMART

You have a story to bring to the screen, but you don't have the time or resources to do it yourself. Telling your story well with video can be hard. And let’s be brutally honest. No app will turn you into a great filmmaker. Few can produce a do-it-yourself (DIY) video or film we actually want to watch, much less remember.

To do justice to your story on screen, you need the right skills and equipment, not to mention time, money and talent.

That is why STORYSMART developed our premium video storytelling as a service. We help clients tell their story in the amazing way they deserve with a proprietary done-for-you video storytelling service unlike any other.

STORYSMART provides a nationwide premium video storytelling service that empowers clients to have their stories told professionally while retaining their intellectual property rights as though they did it themselves.

STORYSMART provides clients an experienced television reporter or journalist filmmaker to help them tell their story following our proprietary high-integrity brand journalism system. Our transparently priced premium services for agencies, businesses and families ensures that each client gets an authentic, high-quality story they own the intellectual property rights on forever.


About Ron Watermon

Ron Watermon is the founder and CEO of STORYSMART, a premium video storytelling technology startup that empowers anyone to have their stories told professionally while ensuring they retain the intellectual property rights on their productions.

A creative and innovative communications leader with nearly three decades of experience, prior to founding STORYSMART, Ron was responsible for modernizing the St. Louis Cardinals communications by leading the team’s investment in video storytelling, brand journalism, fan engagement and social media.

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