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The 3-Second Hook Playbook

Stop the scroll in 3 seconds. Every time.

80 fill-in-the-blank hooks and a step-by-step system for writing video openings that make people stop, watch, and buy. Works for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and YouTube.

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The 3-Second Hook Playbook
Write openings that stop the scroll

Your video isn't the problem. Your first 3 seconds are.

You spent hours filming and editing. Then it got 200 views. Platforms decide how far your video goes by how many people stop scrolling in the first few seconds. A weak opening means the algorithm never shows the rest, no matter how good it is.

"Hey guys, welcome back…"
Warm-ups burn the only seconds that matter.
Vague openers
"Some tips about marketing" gives nobody a reason to stay.
Static first frames
Nothing moves, so nothing stops the thumb.

What's inside

A complete system, not a list of tips.

80
Fill-in-the-blank hook templates
Grouped by 8 psychological triggers, so you always know which one fits your video.
4
Layers of a hook
Visual, spoken, on-screen text and audio, aligned so every type of scroller stops.
30s
Long-form opening framework
Promise, Proof, Plan: keep YouTube viewers past the first 30 seconds.
6
Platform playbooks
TikTok, Reels, Shorts, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook, plus where to check your hook score on each.
10
Niche before-and-after rewrites
Real estate, fitness, restaurants, home services, e-commerce, coaching and more.
30
Day hook challenge
Plus the Hook Scorecard, worksheets and a one-page cheat sheet for your camera.

A peek inside

Weak hook in. Scroll-stopper out.

Before
"Here are some tips for selling your home."
After · Proof + Desire
"This $200 fix added $8,000 to my client's sale price."
Before
"We offer emergency service."
After · Pain + Curiosity
"Locked out at 2 a.m.? Don't call the first number on Google."
Before
"Let's talk about budgeting."
After · Contrarian
"Stop budgeting. Do this instead."

Built for people who need video to work.

Selling something

Business owners, service pros and salespeople who need videos that turn into calls, DMs and sales.

  • Lead with the problem, not the product
  • Show the result in the first frame
  • Connect every hook to your call to action
Building a personal brand

Coaches, consultants, experts and creators who want a following that trusts them.

  • Story and opinion hooks that build recognition
  • Turn your experience into instant authority
  • The 80/20 mix of value and sales content

Not ready yet? Start with the free Starter Pack.

Two free guides: Start Here: Your First Vlog in 7 Days, plus 10 Hooks That Stop the Scroll.

Get The 3-Second Hook Playbook

One purchase. Every hook you'll need for every video you make.

$27 one-time
  • 80 fill-in-the-blank hook templates
  • Short-form and long-form frameworks
  • Sales vs. personal-brand hook guide
  • 12 visual and editing hooks
  • Platform playbook for 6 platforms
  • Hook Scorecard, worksheets and 30-day challenge
  • One-page camera-side cheat sheet
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Questions

Does this work for my niche?
Yes. The templates are fill-in-the-blank, and the guide includes before-and-after examples from 10 different niches.
I'm not on camera. Will it still help?
Yes. The visual, on-screen text and audio hooks work for faceless, voiceover and product videos too.
Is it for short-form or long-form?
Both. There's a 3-second formula for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, and a 30-second opening framework for YouTube.
How do I get it?
Right after checkout you'll get a download link for the PDF. Keep it forever.