Your business is meant to serve you. Not the other way around. Period.  On today's podcast, Taylor and Kelley are talking about all the ways to make sure your business is serving you how it should. From figuring out which market you should target to the benefits of having a healthy work/life balance, they are holding nothing back. Stop letting your business run you and open your eyes to the life that could be yours if you do.THE ROAD TO LUXURY // A free 3 day virtual workshop happening March 12th - 15th at 10am PST / !pm EST. Head to https://thelevelupco.com/workshop to sign up! LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Learn more about The Luxury Framework + Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

So you have had your eyes opened to the luxury wedding industry- now what? Today’s podcast guest Summer Jones of Summer Films talks about just that. After feeling burnt out in her business Summer chats about the actionable steps she took to reach the luxury market. From rebranding, to updating her headshots, to really honing in on finding her ideal client, she did it all. Summer Jones is a wedding filmmaker serving the southeast and beyond. Through a relationship-focused, elevated, and meaningful client experience, she creates beautiful films to be cherished for generations to come. Summer hopes that others chose her business not only because of her films but also because of her warm and kindhearted approach. If your ideal client landed on your instagram page would they book you based off that alone? Make that answer YES!! FREE Instagram Review February 15th in our Level Up Co Facebook page. Submit your instagram for review at https://thelevelupco.com/instagramreviews.LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Learn more about The Luxury Framework + Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Can you imagine quadrupling your prices in less than a year? Because that is exactly what today's guest Drew Coleman did. He went from charging $2500 to $10k in just 9 months!If your ideal client landed on your instagram page would they book you based off that alone? Make that answer YES!! FREE Instagram Review February 15th in our Level Up Co Facebook page. Submit your instagram for review at https://thelevelupco.com/instagramreviews.Drew Coleman of Drew Coleman Films is a North Carolina based videographer. He began filming weddings after graduating college and his business quickly began to flourish. Drew is a founding member of the Level Up Mastermind and has seen an insane amount of success in such a short period of time. Drew is known for his polished visuals, heart-driven work ethic, emotional story-telling and most importantly, his servants heart . LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Learn more about The Luxury Framework + Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

The possibility of millions of people seeing your content and being exposed to your brand is an amazing thing, right? Well, maybe.The popularity of reels + TikTok and the excitement  of trying to going viral has changed the way we view content and these platforms. We see more and more people acting like influencers, whose sole mission is audience building and view count.The thing is: we aren't influencers. We are business owners. And our goals are very different.Today's podcast episode is a discussion on mistakes we see wedding photographers and videographers making on social media, all while trying to go viral (and how it's likely HURTING their businesses far more than it's helping). We even talk about some of our students who have gone viral on Instagram and TikTok, and what they noticed happening as a result of that.Submit your Instagram profile to be reviewed on February 15, 2024 at 10am PT / 1pm ET: https://thelevelupco.com/instagramreviewsMISSED THE RESET SUMMIT AND INTERESTED IN GETTING ACCESS? LEARN MORE: https://thelevelupco.com/resetLEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Learn more about The Luxury Framework + Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

For many of us we are currently in the midst of our off season. Of course this is a time to rest, but it's also a time to RESET and REFRESH a few areas of our business that can use some TLC. We walk you through the most effective ways to utilize this off season so that you are setting yourself up for the best year ahead! MISSED OUR RESET SUMMIT? PURCHASE THE REPLAY - AVAILABLE NOW: https://thelevelupco.com/resetLEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Learn more about The Luxury Framework + Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Learn more about The Luxury Framework + Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Does the luxury market put you in a box? Today's guest Kim Alvarado is well on her way to the luxury market and firmly believes in remaining true to yourself. We love her outlook and dedication to her brand!GRAB YOUR TICKET TO THE RESET SUMMIT: https://thelevelupco.com/resetAbout Kim:Kim is a former journalist turned filmmaker who began filming weddings on the East Coast before moving to San Diego during the pandemic. She is proud to pair her knowledge  for telling true love stories as a journalist with her visual talent as a filmmaker. She was a founding Level Up Mastermind member and has always led her business while remaining true to herself and her natural led style. www.kimalvaradofilms.com@kimalvaradofilms LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Learn more about The Luxury Framework + Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Learn more about The Luxury Framework + Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Hate getting ghosted? So do we.If you're a wedding filmmaker or photographer, you might be making one (or many) of these 7 common mistakes when it comes to the booking process.GRAB YOUR TICKET TO THE RESET SUMMIT: https://thelevelupco.com/resetLEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Heading in to a new year is always exciting, and as wedding filmmakers and photographers, we tend to have a fresh and energized outlook on the coming year.Now is the time to:Reset.Refocus.Restart.Especially since booking season is upon us.We challenge you to adopt a fresh perspective and strategy to the way you approach pricing, packages + proposals. And that's what we will be discussing during this year's Reset Summit.GRAB YOUR TICKET TO THE RESET SUMMIT: https://thelevelupco.com/resetLEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Do you ever feel like you're being pulled in multiple directions creatively, but having a hard time gaining meaningful traction in any one of them?You might be lacking focus. And as it turns out, focus is a key ingredient to building a successful and sustainable business in the wedding industry.Megan Edgemond founded Saltrock Studios with the goal of creating fine art wedding films that truly capture the essence of each couple she works with. Her desire to tell stories make each film unique, as each film edited in house. Her and her team travel across the country to film weddings, capturing the essence of the event to let you relive it as if it was the first time all over again.LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

We put out a call for questions from YOU on our Instagram and in our Facebook Group (linked below), and today we are answering your questions!LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

As you begin to rise within the industry, your content will begin to shift. The way you capture the event + what you capture will slightly change, and you'll want a more polished and refined set of imagery to deliver to your clients and wedding planners.We created the Elevated Shot List in partnership with a luxury wedding planner to help you identify ways you can be sure to capture the right details at weddings + how to easily elevate your images. Grab yours below:Grab your Elevated Shot List  >>> https://thelevelupco.com/elevated-shot-listLEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Did you know that if you leverage your content well, it can lead to more bookings?This week on the podcast we chatted with Dryden and Emily of Wild + Roam about their strategy for utilizing Instagram to book incredible weddings across the world.This husband and wife photo/video team has only been in business for 3 years and are already doing some incredible things.Tune in to this week’s episode of the LEVEL UP podcast for some serious inspiration and incredible takeaways.https://wildandroam.co/https://www.instagram.com/wildandroam.co/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

No matter what area of the wedding industry you serve, when you reach the luxury level, there are certain things you're expected to understand. The "language" and understanding of the ins and outs of luxury events will help you impress planners and avoid faux pas.LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Many of us have either encountered another filmmaking team capturing behind the scenes at a wedding, or have been the one to fulfill this role. The lines of what's appropriate to capture, share, and how to interact on the wedding day may seem blurred, but in this conversation we talk about the etiquette of filming bts at a wedding so we can be sure to never step on anyone else's toes.LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

If you've ever walked into an event and wondered to yourself, "Is this luxury?" then you're not alone. Chances are, the florals will be a good indicator as to whether or not the event is "luxury," and that's the theme of today's discussion.About Sarah Wahhab:www.mulberryandmoss.com@mulberryandmosmulberryandmoss.com/shopSarah is the founder and owner of Mulberry & Moss, a Southern California Based Floral Studio specializing in luxury weddings with an outdoor, romantic garden aesthetic. As an entrepreneur, she scaled her weddings from $4k to $27k in the last 5 years, and now offers floral business education & digital resources to floral designers under the same brand, helping them to streamline their workflow to ultimately scale their business.LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Specializing in story-centric copy that elicits emotion, Sarah crafts brand messaging, website text, & client communication that emulates and amplifies the artistry of those she collaborates with. Inspired by the tangible allure of coffee table books & an intention to make the online world equally beautiful, Sarah writes content for creators who resonate with her artful style of commentary. Thanks to twenty years of experience in events— including design, execution, and photography— her firsthand understanding of the industry delivers a first-person approach for wedding professionals who want words to match their work.https://cearrcreative.com/https://www.instagram.com/cearrcreative/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Enrollment for Luxury Filmmaker Framework and Luxury Filmmaker Mastermind is NOW OPEN! Join here >> https://thelevelupco.com/luxuryfilmmakerframeworkAbout Alex:Cuban-American born and raised in Miami currently I reside in Vero beach FL. I’m a husband, girl dad of 2 with baby boy finally on the way lol. Former athlete/actor/dancer! Started with photography in 2019 and started video towards end of 2020. www.vowedonfilm.com@vowedonfilmLEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Self sabotage is something we see a lot of in the wedding industry. Are you guilty of it, too?Enrollment for Luxury Filmmaker Framework and Luxury Filmmaker Mastermind is NOW OPEN! Join here >> https://thelevelupco.com/luxuryfilmmakerframework

Today on the podcast, Kelley and Taylor sit down with Luxury Filmmaker Mastermind ALUMNI Kara and Drew Lenox of Lens of Lenox to discuss how they approached making a HUGE leap in their own business in 2023.Booking Bootcamp:Join our free BOOKING BOOTCAMP: https://thelevelupco.com/bookingbootcampOctober 10-12, 2023- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistAbout Lens of Lenox:Kara and Drew Lenox are the owners of Lens of Lenox, a wedding filmmaking company based in Northern California.  While planning their own wedding, Kara and Drew found a wonderful community of creatives and knew right then and there that they could apply their technical experience and love of filmmaking to an industry ripe with stories to be told. As a husband and wife team, they are inspired by couples who see their wedding as a celebration of their love story and all the people who play a role in itLEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Luxury Filmmaker Mastermind Alumni Gabrielle Fordham has seen incredible growth in her business in 2023, and her story is an inspiring one. With backgrounds in design and psychology, Gabrielle Fordham brings deep emotion and beautiful aesthetics together in her films. Since becoming a filmmaker nearly 10 years ago, she's come to love events rich in family history with meaning woven into every detail. Gabrielle aims to capture the essence of the human spirt and showcase the beautiful design of multi-day events. At a wedding you'll find her chatting with your grandma and singing the word to every song on the dance floor.Connect with GabrielleInstagram @gabriellefordhamfilmsWebsite https://gabriellefordham.com/Booking Bootcamp:Join our free BOOKING BOOTCAMP: https://thelevelupco.com/bookingbootcampOctober 10-12, 2023- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Mastermind: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistPodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Jake Weisler and Nate Teahan of Runaway Vows have risen within the wedding industry quickly, and it's clear why: they have a solid vision for their business and they make consistent moves to push themselves towards their goals.From doing primary destination wedding work to now focusing in on their local market in Utah, Jake and Nate have a knack for strategy, and beautiful films are the cherry on top.Booking Bootcamp:Join our free BOOKING BOOTCAMP: https://thelevelupco.com/bookingbootcampOctober 10-12, 2023Connect with Runaway Vows: https://runawayvows.com/https://www.instagram.com/runawayvowsAs wedding filmmakers, Instagram is one of the most powerful assets we have when it comes to booking clients. Unfortunately, we see filmmakers and photographers alike making the same mistakes that might be hurting their businesses in the long run.So are you making these mistakes on Instagram?Join our free 5 DAY INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE here to instantly elevate your IG: https://thelevelupco.com/instagramchallengePodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Can you run a highly profitable business while still feeling creatively fulfilled as a wedding filmmaker? The answer: absolutely.Today's podcast guest is John Bunn, a wedding filmmaker and educator based in Oklahoma. Having been in the industry for 17 years, John's wedding film business has taken many forms: from managing a team of 10 and shooting 50+ weddings per year, to now only taking a small number of premium clients, and everything in between.He's also 1/2 of the power duo over at How to Film Weddings. Click the links below to connect with John and check out his work!https://johnbunnfilms.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnbunnfilmshttps://howtofilmweddings.com/https://www.instagram.com/howtofilmweddings/As wedding filmmakers, Instagram is one of the most powerful assets we have when it comes to booking clients. Unfortunately, we see filmmakers and photographers alike making the same mistakes that might be hurting their businesses in the long run.So are you making these mistakes on Instagram?Join our free 5 DAY INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE here to instantly elevate your IG: https://thelevelupco.com/instagramchallengePodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Quick business growth requires a lot of strategy, a little bit of grit, and an attitude of "why not?" thrown in.Today on the podcast, we are sharing Taylor's story. Taylor began her wedding cinematography business in 2017, and in 2020 was booking weddings for $4500. Fast forward to 2023, and she is booking weddings at $18,000 - that's a jump of $13,500 in just 3 years!Listen now to hear how she made this happen.------------------------------------------------------As wedding filmmakers, Instagram is one of the most powerful assets we have when it comes to booking clients. Unfortunately, we see filmmakers and photographers alike making the same mistakes that might be hurting their businesses in the long run.So are you making these mistakes on Instagram?Join our free 5 DAY INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE here to instantly elevate your IG: https://thelevelupco.com/instagramchallengePodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

LEVEL UP cohost Kelley Gilster, alongside her husband Paul, has built 618 Studios over the past 13 years into a recognizable and wildly profitable brand within the wedding industry. But it didn't always look that way.From doing their first several weddings for under $1000 to now booking weddings at $25,000+, their journey and calculated growth path is an inspiring one to hear.------------------------------------------------------As wedding filmmakers, Instagram is one of the most powerful assets we have when it comes to booking clients. Unfortunately, we see filmmakers and photographers alike making the same mistakes that might be hurting their businesses in the long run.So are you making these mistakes on Instagram?Join our free 5 DAY INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE here to instantly elevate your IG: https://thelevelupco.com/instagramchallengePodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

As wedding filmmakers, Instagram is one of the most powerful assets we have when it comes to booking clients. Unfortunately, we see filmmakers and photographers alike making the same mistakes that might be hurting their businesses in the long run.So are you making these mistakes on Instagram?Join our free 5 DAY INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE here to instantly elevate your IG: https://thelevelupco.com/instagramchallengePodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Erikson Corbin is a wedding cinematographer based in South Florida, serving couples on the east coast and select destinations with vibrant and story driven wedding films.https://eriksoncorbin.com/https://www.instagram.com/eriksoncorbin/Grab our Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guidePodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

As you grow within the wedding industry, it becomes extremely common to book clients through wedding planners and have little to no relationship with the client, but there are typically still a few clients here and there who want to communicate with their creative partners directly. So what does communication with clients look like as a wedding videographer or photographer as you grow into the luxury market?Grab our Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guidePodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Luxury Client Communication Guide- https://thelevelupco.com/luxury-client-communication-guide- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

The wedding industry is a fast paced industry where styles evolve quickly, trends come and go, and many are chasing those Instagram likes and followers. But when it comes down to serving our clients + fellow creative partners, is it best to chase those trends or stay in your own lane?This week's conversation with Manda from Mae + Co Creative is an eye-opening conversation that will benefit you whether you're a filmmaker, photographer, wedding planner, florist, or any type of wedding creative.Experiment: if you are reading the show notes of today's episode, comment in with a fire emoji on this week's podcast Instagram post (episode 117). We would love to know who dives deep with us each week!About Mae + Co CreativeManda is the owner of Mae&Co Creative, a destination wedding and event planning company that specializes is creating elevated and luxury experiences for their clients across the globe. Manda has also created and educational space for wedding vendors called Mae&Co Monthly which focuses on down to earth, gate keeping free coaching and resources for those in the industry wanting to level up their businesses.https://www.maeandcocreative.com/https://www.instagram.com/maeandco_creative/https://www.maeandcomonthly.com/https://www.instagram.com/maeandcomonthly/Podcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

There are many different ways to run a business within the wedding industry. Whether you're a photographer, videographer, wedding planner, or another form of creative, building a large team is an option that can be both fulfilling and profitable.Katie Webb is the co-founder of Intertwined Events, one of the largest event planning companies in Southern California planning corporate events, social events, and weddings throughout the world.https://www.intertwinedevents.com/https://www.instagram.com/intertwinedevents/Podcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

Garrett Richardson is a destination wedding photographer based in Nashville, TN. He serves luxury clients across the globe with a focus on intentional and authentic experiences. His work has been featured in Brides and Martha Stewart and is known for its timeless and refined quality. Since 2011, Garrett’s ultimate goal has been to deliver photographs that inspire joy and create hope so that marriages can thrive.Podcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)https://weddingposthouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

As wedding filmmakers and photographers, we have a truly unique job. We have. a level of flexibility that many only dream of, and can essentially work anywhere across the globe. Whether you're a wedding filmmaker who is simply interested in working in a new location, or maybe you're moving across the country, this conversation is here to help and inspire you in this big transition in business.Kelly LaFleurKelly LaFleur is a wedding filmmaker based in Nebraska, and was named "The Knot's One to Watch in 2023."https://klafleurfilms.com/https://www.instagram.com/k.lafleurfilms/Podcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)www.weddingposthouse.comYoutube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/https://thelevelupco.com/

The wedding industry is experiencing a bit of a lull in 2023, and as wedding videographers, many of us are feeling the strain. Many filmmakers we talk to have only filled their calendar halfway, and are feeling pressure to lower their prices to continue booking.This is definitely an option, but there are a few other things you can do to increase your revenue this year instead.Podcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)www.weddingposthouse.comYoutube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/www.TheLevelUpCo.com

Do you have an exit plan? As we all know, the wedding industry is amazing. But one drawback is that for many wedding creatives, there is a limit to how much time we can work within this industry. And the unfortunate reality is that the average lifespan of a wedding creative is only 5 years.Our mission is to help you craft a thriving and long lasting business. But at the end of the day, it's wise to have an exit strategy in place.Today's conversation is with Brandon Kidd, a consultant and business strategist.https://www.brandonkidd.net/https://www.instagram.com/brandonkiddphoto/Book a call with BrandonPodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)www.weddingposthouse.comYoutube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/www.TheLevelUpCo.com

Zac and Bethany of Current Films are a husband and wife team known for storytelling that is equally vibrant and emotive. Founded in 2013, their brand has evolved from the “go to” local videographers in their hometown of Sarasota, FL, to destination cinematographers serving clients all over the world. Their collaborative approach to both filmmaking and vendor partnerships has led them to working with an array of elite artists in the industry. This has allowed them to create a diverse portfolio of films for clients with differing design characteristics and personal styles, in the luxury and ultra luxury market.@currentfilmswww.thecurrentfilms.comPodcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)www.weddingposthouse.comYoutube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/www.TheLevelUpCo.com

Success doesn't come until you begin believing in yourself and your abilities. Cassie Hiatt Films was previously Little Eye Film Co as a tribute to Cassie's little eye. Cassie was born completely blind in her right eye with poor vision in her left. Studying film in college ignited her passion to tell stories and be behind the camera yet she always felt like she couldn’t because of her little eye.  When she finally decided to pursue videography as much more than just a hobby, Cassie named her company Little Eye Film Co to prove to herself that you should never let anything get in the way of pursuing your dreams. Through that experience, she learned that she is who she is because of her eye, not despite it. As Cassie grew as a filmmaker she realized that even though her eye is a huge part of who she is and why she is in business, there is so much more. Podcast Sponsor: Wedding PosthouseAbout Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)www.weddingposthouse.comYoutube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/About Cassie:Cassie Hiatt Films was previously Little Eye Film Co as a tribute to Cassie's little eye. Cassie was born completely blind in her right eye with poor vision in her left. Studying film in college ignited her passion to tell stories and be behind the camera yet she always felt like she couldn’t because of her little eye.  When she finally decided to pursue videography as much more than just a hobby, Cassie named her company Little Eye Film Co to prove to herself that you should never let anything get in the way of pursuing your dreams. Through that experience, she learned that she is who she is because of her eye, not despite it. As Cassie grew as a filmmaker she realized that even though her eye is a huge part of who she is and why she is in business, there is so much more. https://cassiehiatt.com/https://www.instagram.com/cassiehiattfilms/https://www.tiktok.com/@cassiehiattfilmsCassie's Favorite Affirmations: https://cassiehiatt.com/2023/06/05/top-10-affirmations/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/www.TheLevelUpCo.com

Did you know that creating systems and efficient workflows in your business can help your business grow AND be more profitable?Today's podcast guest is Brady Huf.Brady got his start in the wedding industry in 2013 filming weddings in Hawaii where he quickly developed a love for the wedding industry. Fast forward ten years, and he now runs a luxury, destination wedding cinematography team.As travel started to create a busy schedule, he turned to find a company that could perform the brunt work of sorting, syncing, and culling through his footage without having to relinquish creative control with zero results.He found that outsourced editors only available service was full wedding films edits and their availability was even worse... No availability for months and a couple weeks turnaround time at best. Noticing the need in the market, Brady decided to provide a service to fill it and Wedding Posthouse was born.About Wedding Posthouse:-Wedding videography culling service-Fast turn arounds (less than a week)-You get to keep your creative control-Available on FCPX, Davinci, and Premiere ProGet 10% off your edit with code levelup10 (all lowercase!)www.weddingposthouse.comYoutube.com/@weddingposthousehttps://www.instagram.com/weddingposthouse/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/www.TheLevelUpCo.com

Curious about destination weddings, and about whether they are a good fit for you? Then this is the conversation for you.Named Filmmaker of the Year by Love Stories TV, Stanton Giles is a destination wedding filmmaker and educator based in Colorado. Stanton captures weddings and elopements in some of the most beautiful locations across the globe, including Iceland and Bali.Grab Your Seat for the Road to Luxury Workshop - June 5-7Register here: https://thelevelupco.com/workshopGrab your free guide by Stanton - Travel Wedding Lead Roadmaphttps://thelevelupco.com/filmsbystantonLEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/www.TheLevelUpCo.com

Curious about what the road to luxury looks like? Sign up for our FREE Road to Luxury Workshop, taking place from June 5-7.Register here: https://thelevelupco.com/workshopLEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/www.TheLevelUpCo.com

Does work/life balance exist? This honest conversation with Charlie Hilbrant brings a fresh perspective to something we all deal with as entrepreneurs and creatives within the wedding space: real life.Charlie Hilbrant is a wedding filmmaker based in Chicago, but his work takes him to destinations far and wide, and everything in between.https://charliehilbrantfilms.comhttps://www.instagram.com/charlie_hilbrant/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/www.TheLevelUpCo.com

What is one of our favorite reasons to pursue the luxury market within the wedding industry?There is no shortage of inspiration.From the stunning locations, unique design elements, to the fashion, the luxury market is an inspiring segment of the wedding industry for artists and creatives - especially filmmakers.About Lucy:Lucy Mann is the owner and lead cinematographer behind Lucy Camryn Films. Starting at only 18 years old, Lucy’s brand has now accumulated over half a million followers and became a 6 figure business by the time she was 20. Known for lavish films, Lucy is passionate about capturing elevated celebrations all over the globe.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucycamrynfilms/Website: https://lucycamrynfilms.comLEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/www.TheLevelUpCo.com

Being a wedding filmmaker can oftentimes feel lonely and isolating, since much of our time is spent behind a computer screen, editing. That's why being intentional about fostering a community of other wedding filmmakers and creatives around you is so important.Miguel Garcia is a wedding filmmaker based in Southern California, and has a heart for building community within the wedding filmmaking space.We feel so honored to be speaking at his upcoming wedding filmmaking conference - Moments Conference. Moments will be held on October 23-24, 2023 in Malibu, CA. Use code levelup for $100 off your ticket price.Moments Conference: https://momentsconference.comLEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/Visit the Website: https://thelevelupco.com/

Raising your prices means rising to the occasion. Kelley loves to say that we are in the hospitality industry, and just happen to create beautiful films, and creating an excellent client experience is at the heart of hospitality.So what does an elevated client experience look like? And how does an elevated client experience look in the luxury market?Let's dive in.We are so excited to announce our Exclusive Presale Event of our new course Luxury Filmmaker Framework. For 1 week only, enroll in LFF at a discounted price and get first access.- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistLEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

As you scale your business into the premium and luxury markets, it's no secret that wedding planners are a huge source of referrals, and can really help you to grow quickly. But what are wedding planners looking for in their filmmaking team? Owner of Heather Hoesch Events, Heather plans a select number of luxury wedding weekends each year. After 18 years and over 800 weddings, Heather has a reputation for exceptional care of her clients, meticulous attention to detail and is a well respected, collaborative leader. Passionate about the collaboration and success of the wedding industry, Heather is also Co-founder and Lead Educator at Planner Life Academy- a wedding planner education community.www.heatherhoeschevents.comhttps://www.instagram.com/heatherhoesch/https://www.instagram.com/plannerlifeacademy/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelupyourweddingbusiness- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker Framework: https://thelevelupco.com/course-waitlistConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Having a repeatable go-to process for the days leading up to a wedding helps to ensure success on the wedding day. Making sure you are in a great creative mindset and feel confident that you've crossed your T's and dotted your I'd will allow you to tackle each wedding with confidence.LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker FrameworkConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

For many filmmakers or photographers who also own their own businesses, 2nd shooting sometimes comes with a bit of a stigma. We are here to put that stigma to rest, and who better to speak to how amazing 2nd shooting can be than the one and only Daniel Shackleford.Daniel Shackleford is not only an incredible and filmmaker for his own brand, he also shoots for and with the TOP filmmakers in the world. He gets to travel the world, watch how the industry's top filmmakers conduct themselves and shoot, and he gets to fill his cup by being around people and serving them well.About Daniel:Daniel is a video producer specializing primarily in destination weddings, and has been serving the wedding industry full-time for over 7 years after leaving his job in the finance space. He's married to Anna Shackleford, a talented (and beautiful:) ) wedding photographer and they live outside Atlanta, GA with their two boys.www.danielshackleford.comhttps://www.instagram.com/danielshackleford/LEVEL UP resources:- Download your free Planner Communication Guide here- Purchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates- Purchase the Elevated Client Experience Bundle- Join the LEVEL UP Facebook Community- Join the VIP Waitlist for Luxury Filmmaker FrameworkConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Gaining referrals from wedding photographers can be a huge source of clients for wedding filmmakers. No matter what level of the market you serve, building and strengthening relationships with photographers who are in alignment with your business and brand can be extremely beneficial to your business - and your bottom line.About CHARD Photo: A Southern California native, bringing a laid back feel with him no matter where in the world his weddings are taking him. Featured in publications like Brides Magazine, People, and Cosmopolitan, his over a decade worth of experience has helped him balance paying close attention to details and putting subjects at ease.https://chardphoto.com/homehttps://www.instagram.com/chardphoto/Download your free Planner Communication Guide herePurchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates hereConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

One of the most buzz worthy wedding filmmakers on Instagram, Love Story Films has a signature style that is uniquely their own. Their style has become synonymous with their brand, and it comes with very intentional planning and production.Listen in on this week's conversation as Kelley, Taylor, and Molly dive into what makes a memorable brand and client experience, and the level of production that goes into creating their signature style.About Love Stories Film:Love Story Films is an Emmy nominated film studio, lead by owners Molly + Luke Williams. They started as high school sweethearts, and after years together, founded Love Story Films after they were married in the summer of 2012. Their studio now consists of 6 lead filmmakers and 2 assistants. With our avant-garde approach, we capture the authenticity and emotion of your love story to create an heirloom film. Our weddings have been regularly featured in People, Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Style Me Pretty, Love Stories TV and more.http://yourlovestoryfilms.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lovestoryfilms/Download your free Planner Communication Guide herePurchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates hereConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Excellent communication skills are always in style. As you grow your business and begin to work more with wedding planners, it's imperative that you communicate effectively with them. Not only will great communication make for a smoother process, but it will also make a great first impression (and can lead to more bookings).Download your free Planner Communication Guide herePurchase the Filmmaker / Wedding Planner Communication Email Templates hereConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

In a sea of other wedding filmmakers, sometimes it can be hard (or even nerve-racking) to stand out from the crowd. But what makes you,  your films, your brand, and your voice unique is what will be the thing clients are attracted to most.Standing out from the crowd is essential in establishing your brand identity, and honing in on working with your ideal clients.Listen in on this week's conversation with Kyle Smith of 87&Smith for encouragement and insight on the topic of "Standing Out from the Crowd."About Kyle - 87&SmithA wedding filmmaker going on 10 years in the industry serving Washington DC and the whole North Eastern coast. Kyle focuses on authentic storytelling through the lens of cinema, combining an editorial approach with an artistic creative edge. A firm believer that less is more and simplicity can yield some really beautiful results.https://www.instagram.com/87andsmith/https://www.87andsmith.com/Download your free Planner Communication Guide hereConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

It's no secret that, as you enter the upper tiers of the wedding market, most of your referrals and inquiries will come directly from wedding planners. Becoming a "go to" choice for your favorite wedding planners is an excellent strategy for scaling your business, which is the topic of today's conversation with Sam Eng.About Sam Eng Films:Sam has been filming weddings for 10 years, and he is based out of Orange County California. For the last two years, his company has filmed over 80+ weddings and events. His mission is simple: blend in, be ready, and be helpful.https://www.samengfilms.com/https://www.instagram.com/samengfilms/Download your free Planner Communication Guide hereConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Growing your business from mainstream to luxury doesn't happen on accident. The filmmakers + other wedding creatives who have forged a path to the upper tiers of the market are living proof that it's possible, but takes high levels of intention.Editorial work is one strategy many of these filmmakers have in common. Editorial work allows you to grow creatively, form industry connections, and create content that will boost your brand forward.About Aziz Studios:Andrew thrives on genuine connection with others. He enjoys the small acts of sharing a meal, a morning coffee, and unique one-of-a-kind experiences. Andrew brings each couple’s wedding stories to life through a studied film approach. His films are influenced by each couple’s memorable day, surroundings, details, and the entire experience of that moment. Intentional movement and subtle details are things he constantly seeks to capture on a wedding dayConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Nervous about entering the luxury market as a wedding filmmaker? Many times, those uneasy feelings about reaching for more and setting your sights on the luxury market for your own wedding business can be based on misconceptions. There are a lot of ideas and preconceived notions about the premium and luxury markets that are simply not the case.Today, Taylor and Kelley discuss some common misconceptions of the luxury wedding filmmaking market, and dispel the myths surrounding it.Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

As a wedding videographer, knowing when to raise your prices can be a tricky thing. There are tons of factors involved with pricing, and today's candid conversation goes in depth to help you discover if it's time for a price increase in your own business.It’s the start of the year, which is a great time to take a look at your pricing and what you’re offering to clients.1. When + Why to Raise your Pricesa.  inflation was 6.5% in 2022, so for someone charging 5k, they would have to raise their prices by $325 to be making the same amount in 2023.b. You’re 60-70% booked for the year, meaning your services are in high demand.c. You are ready to target a new level of client. Pricing is part of your marketing, and needs to be in alignment with your target clientele.d. You've worked hard to increase your skill level / value that you can bring to end your product and clients.e. Your personal life requires it (ex: getting married, having kids, your business model changes)2. Where do you announce your new pricing, and with who?a. Should you show pricing on your website?b. Emailing planners and common referral sources.3. How much do you raise your collections?HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT:I am so excited to announce that Kelley Gilster of 618 Studios (and the creator of Illume Luts) is taking up a permanent position as my new co-host! We have so much amazing content in store for you all, and we can't wait to help you LEVEL UP your own business and craft.Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Branding isn't all logos and websites. As entrepreneurs and creatives within the wedding space, we ARE our brands. On episode 91 of the podcast,  Andrea Eppolito and Taylor discuss what it means to live your brand, and why it's so important.About Andrea:Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito has dedicated her life to celebrating life, luxury, and above all else love.  Andrea specialized in creating extraordinary experiences for people who lead extraordinary lives.  Event designer, author, and educator, Andrea lives in Las Vegas with her husband and their children.www.andreaeppolitoevents.com@andreaeppolitoConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Times are changing, friends. As we embark on a new year and a new wedding season, I can't help but feel like we are ushering in a new era in the wedding industry. What worked 5 years ago won't work now, and what was HUGE in 2022 is suddenly on the "out" list.Join in on this fun, lighthearted conversation about Kelley + Taylor's "In / Out List" for 2023 in the wedding filmmaking world.Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcoInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @618studioswww.TheLevelUpCo.com

The luxury market is anything but boring. If you've been hesitant to take the leap into the luxury market as a wedding creative because you're afraid it's all white flowers and well-mannered guests, then I have good news for you. Luxury can look a lot of different ways, and can sometimes come with an unexpected twist. Connect with Osiris & Michele:modernlovemiami.com@modernloveproductionsModern Love Productions is the wedding videography company of wife and wife team Osiris and Michele Harvey.  Modern Love is based in Miami and New York but go wherever bold celebrations take them.  Their work has been featured in Brides Magazine, Vogue India, Telemundo, and more.  The duo won the first ever rising star award from the How to Film Weddings Mastermind Group, were a finalist in LoveStoriesTV's 2022 Wedding Film Awards, and their work is being featured in The World's Best Weddings TV show. They believe the best wedding videos can spark positivity in a world that’s often overrun with the opposite and welcome couples from all walks of life with open, eager arms.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, there are always things to learn that will improve your work quality, overall business, or both. Joining me today in conversation about this topic of pursuing knowledge and always learning is guest Calen Rhome of White In Revery.Get on the waitlist for Venture Workshop for $100 off using the code LEVELUP:https://ventureworkshop.co/@ventureworkshopAbout White In ReveryFrom Italy to Iceland, White In Revery has traveled the world over in order to capture the most intimate of elopements and bespoke weddings. With recognition and accolades from Brides Magazine, People, and even Apple, White In Revery is a wedding film house that is built upon telling iconic stories forged from reckless love and penchant for the wild. Formed in 2011 by husband-and-wife team, Kristine and Calen Rhome, White In Revery has filmed over 300 weddings while constantly producing high-end quality films with a premiere demand for perfection in every detail.Connect with & learn from White In Reveryhttps://www.youtube.com/whiteinreveryhttps://www.whiteinrevery.com/Wedding Film Editing Masterclass in FCPXConnect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

The wedding industry is an endless sea of possibility. So where, exactly, do you want to fit in? Instead of following the crowd, feel empowered to pave your own way as a wedding creative with Harrison Films.Together, Deanna and Grant are Harrison Films: a husband and wife destination wedding filmmaking team, based in Washington, DC.With formal education in film production combined with over a decade of experience in their field, Deanna and Grant have developed a distinguished style that has led them to work with their dream clients and collaborate with some of the industry’s top vendors.Between traveling for weddings and editing from their home on Capitol Hill, Deanna and Grant enjoy exploring their neighborhood and spending time with their families.Connect with Harrison Films - www.harrison-films.com // @harrisonfilmsEpisode Sponsors:The Artist's Lawyer - Use code LEVELUP for 15% off contract templatesIllume LUTS - Use cose LEVELUP for 15% off LUTsTonic Site Shop - Use code LEVELUP15 for 15% off Website TemplatesConnect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Wonder what you can accomplish in just 2 years? If you're anything like today's guest Julia Kentner, a whole lot. She has pushed the boundaries of her own wedding film business since 2020, and has really spring boarded to success through intentional strategy.Julia Kentner is a destination wedding cinematographer based out of St. Louis, Missouri.  She began capturing weddings in 2020 and went full time in her business one year later in August 2021.  Born and raised in Germany, traveling throughout Europe and the United States, she was passionate about documenting every beautiful moment. With a background in classical ballet and a love for travel, Julia infuses her films with these elements to take the thoughtfully crafted details of a wedding day and weave them into a personal masterpiece of light-filled art and authentic emotion that her clients admire.https://juliakentnerfilms.comInstagram @ juliakentnerfilmsEpisode Sponsors:The Artist's Lawyer - Use code LEVELUP for 15% off contract templatesIllume LUTS - Use code LEVELUP for 15% off LUTsTonic Site Shop - Use code LEVELUP15 for 15% off Website TemplatesConnect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

An honest look at business and life in 2022 with Taylor PetrinovichInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichEpisode Sponsors:The Artist's Lawyer - Use code LEVELUP for 15% off contract templatesIllume LUTS - Use code LEVELUP for 15% off LUTsTonic Site Shop - Use code LEVELUP15 for 15% off Website TemplatesConnect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

As a wedding videographer or wedding photographer, sometimes it can be challenging to let go of tasks within your business, and that's especially true with editing. Miguel Garcia shares what freeing up editing time has allowed him to do (professionally and personally), as well as what to look for in an editor.Episode Sponsors:The Artist's Lawyer - Use code LEVELUP for 15% off contract templatesIllume LUTS - Use code LEVELUP for 15% off LUTsTonic Site Shop - Use code LEVELUP15 for 15% off Website TemplatesConnect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

As a soloprenuer, the wedding industry can be a lonely place. That's why finding a group of vendors who align with you in terms of style, business, and personality is crucial to building a sustainable business. It's just more fun that way.Today's episode is with Wendy Kay of Birds of a Feather Events.Connect with Wendy:Instagram: @birdsofafeathereventsConnect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

We all know that Instagram is an incredible marketing tool for us in the wedding industry. It can be challenging enough to decide what to post, and many of us tend to neglect one very important piece of the Instagram puzzle: the caption.As wedding photographers, wedding videographers, and wedding planners, Instagram's main purpose is to connect with our ideal clients & other vendors within the industry. The captions of our posts is where most of that connection happens. Don't sleep on the captions, folks!Ash Baumgartner is breaking down how to craft Instagram captions with this end goal in mind.Connect with Ashley:Instagram: @ashbaumgartnerhttps://ashbaumgartner.com/Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Whether you're a wedding photographer or wedding videographer who wants to go full time, make six figures, or shoot a celebrity wedding, you probably have a pretty big goal for your business.When it comes to going after your goals, it's paramount to create a roadmap on how you plan to achieve those goals. The old saying "Failing to plan is planning to fail," holds a lot of weight, especially in the wedding industry. Today's conversation with Sean Thomas Photography focuses on this very sentiment. Sean has achieved a lot in the short amount of time he's been in the wedding industry, and it hasn't happened by accident. He puts a lot of focus, attention, and care into creating a roadmap to what his version of success looks like. Connect with Sean:Instagram: @seanthomasphotohttps://seanthomasweddings.com/Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comAbout Sean Thomas Photography:Sean Thomas Photography is a husband and wife team located in Boise, Idaho. The team is a perfect synergistic blend with Sean putting in the miles traveling domestically and internationally documenting wonderful people in beautiful places. Molly puts in the miles at home, meticulously pouring her attention over the final gallery, making sure that there is a level of unmatched consistency and care with every image presented. As a team, we focus on capturing every moment with a sense of wild romance, moments caught in time, but with an intentionality in storytelling. We are obsessed with the older talents in both the photography and painting world of artistic expression. Light is our medium. When not photographing or editing a love story, you can find us enjoying a meal at a local restaurant or sipping a glass of wine at one of our many wineries. We are big fans of the wild outdoors and will spend our free time driving deep into the surrounding wilderness and hiking one of Idaho's many stunning trails. We are also big travelers and love to explore the many various cultures and cuisines that the rest of the world has to offer.

It's true that your brand can make or break you. That's why taking the time to make sure your brand is targeted & cohesive is vital. My guest today is Ida Winstead. Read more about Ida and her company below.Ida Winstead is the owner of Hygge Design Co, a brand and Showit website design company serving creative entrepreneurs and the host of The Hygge Hour Podcast. After moving to the US from Norway and finding that American corporate life was not for her, she’s made it her mission to help other entrepreneurs bring more hygge and less hustle to their lives through strategic design and increased confidence, so that they can work less and enjoy life a little more. When she’s not busy designing away you can find her hanging out with her High School sweetheart husband or working on their fixer-upper in Raleigh.hyggedesign.coConnect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

One question most creatives forget to ask themselves, but has a HUGE impact on their overall success, consists of a single word: why.  Today, I'm chatting with Elevate Mastermind Alumni Kevin Cochran of 718 Creative about his rapid business growth, and how asking himself "why?" has played a huge role in his overall success.Connect with Kevin & 718 Creative:718creative.comInstagram: @718.creativeConnect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Instagram has been pushing their Reels feature heavily over the last 6-12 months. If you haven't hopped on the bandwagon yet, it's not too late! Join in on the conversation with Alesia Films on how to best leverage reels to grow your business, and your revenue.About Alesia:Alesia is a destination wedding and elopement videographer based in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in engaging wedding films for non-traditional couples who want their story told through a fun, music driven video to share with family and friends. On top of that, she's an educator that offers mentorships for other videographers and has came out with guide templates and courses to help others re-define the industry with client experience and high quality storytelling films. With a degree in Psychology and Education, she's now focused on her Videography Education and helps encourage those to kill it in social media and start additional income streams for their businesses.Connect with Alesia Films:Instagram: @alesiafilms Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Erica is the Lead Planner and Designer of Erica Estrada Design, a Full Service Wedding Planning and Design company. Although based in Northern California, Erica travels wherever her clients take her. She has been named Top Planner and Designer by both BRIDES and Martha Stewart.Connect with Erica:ericaestradadesign.comInstagram: @ericaestradadesignConnect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comJoin the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.

When it comes to building a wedding business that stands the test of time, there are several key things to consider. In today's episode, Taylor sits down with Kevin Dennis, a wedding industry veteran, to discuss what has kept his business alive and well for the past few decades. Points discussed in this episode include:How to step back and look at the bigger picture of your business's trajectory, whether as a new event pro or a professional with experience under your beltBest practices for setting your business up for success - in productivity, partnerships, and internal structure/workflowIdentifying changes and trends that require your business to adapt, as well as tactics for evolvingJoin the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comAbout Kevin Dennis:Kevin has a deep love and respect for education and seeks to develop a hub of information and opportunities for the industry as he embarks on his latest endeavor at WeddingIQ.As an event industry veteran and owner of Fantasy Sound Event Services, Kevin takes pride in his leadership of and involvement in industry associations. He is the international president for WIPA. Recognizing a need for networking in his own region, Kevin founded the Tri Valley Wedding Professionals in 2010 and the association has now grown to a membership of nearly 700 pros.A respected thought leader and national speaker, Kevin was recently ranked as one of the top 3 speakers at NACE Experience. He is an ongoing contributor to Catersource and SpecialEvents.com and has been featured in BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings and the Travel Channel, among others. He recently received the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) designation from NACE.Website: http://weddingiq.com/ https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/kevin-dennis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingIQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedding_iq/  

It's no secret that success doesn't happen accidentally. Achieving your dreams takes big, purposeful action on a regular basis. And this philosophy, paired with a strong work ethic, is what gave today's guest, Peyton Frank, the edge in her career that yielded huge results.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comLearn more about Peyton Frank:www.peytonfrankfilms.comwww.instagram.com/peytonfrankPeyton Frank is a destination wedding, commercial, and editorial filmmaker based out of Dallas and Austin, Texas. She has traveled internationally and domestically filming with top wedding professionals such as KT Merry, Jose Villa, and Joy Proctor. When she isn't filming or editing, Peyton can be found traveling and relaxing with her mom or boyfriend or relaxing at home with her two cats, Zoe and Elio.

Marketing is a crucial part of business, and that statement also applies to us in the wedding industry. But how can you tell if your marketing strategy is even working? Christie Osborne joins Taylor on the podcast today to chat about :Sales and marketing funnels: what are they and how can a business owner get started in structuring their own funnel?How can business owners determine the best channels to reach their target market? What is at risk when skipping the evaluation stage of one’s advertising and marketing strategy?How can smart business owners measure their return on investment? What tools can they use to track their progress?How someone can identify (and solve) gaps in their sales and marketing funnel?  Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comLearn more about Christie Osborne:https://www.facebook.com/mtnsidemediacohttps://www.instagram.com/mtnsidemediaco/http://mountainsidemedia.com/Christie Osborne, proud data nerd, is the owner and founder of Mountainside Media, a consulting firm devoted to using market research, data, and analytics to support event professionals as they develop scalable marketing strategies to grow their business. Christie is dedicated to guiding the industry in a direction that ditches tired, old sales pitches and turns its focus on what really matters: turning data into dollars.Her penchant for all-things-digital and a knack for critical thinking have made Christie into the analytics master that she is today, always prepared to dig into web metrics and refine a marketing strategy based on its ROI. Her approach marries website stats with social media data for an effective one-two punch of real, concrete analytics that are invaluable to her clients.Beyond data-driven marketing analysis, Christie frequents the national speaker circuit where she shares her expertise onstage for organizations like NACE, Catersource, WIPA, and ABC. She is also a regular contributor to industry publications, including Special Events, Catersource, Sage Wedding Pros, and Wedding Business Magazine.

What could possibly go wrong on a wedding day for the vendors involved? Apparently there's quite a list! This lighthearted episode about wedding horror stories is a compilation of previous guests on the podcast sharing their stories of what went wrong on a wedding day.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

What is a publication, and why should you care if your work is featured? Today I'm chatting with Jainé Kershner all about the ins and outs of being published as a wedding creative.Connect with Jainé :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jainekershner/Website: https://www.jainekershner.com/Podcast: https://www.teawithjaine.com/ Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

As wedding industry pro's, client experience makes up a huge portion of our jobs. Yes, we are technically hired to deliver the film, photos, or the floral design, but taking care of our clients by going above and beyond is what creates a standout brand.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Today's episode is actually highlighting a piece of a live training I did inside Elevate Mastermind. Before you invest money in branding or marketing, it's beyond important to get crystal clear on who your ideal client is. Your ideal client is the foundation that your entire business should be build upon.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

If you ever feel a sense of imposter syndrome as a creative business owner, then I'll be the first to tell you that you aren't alone. Feeling inadequate, like you're not enough, or having chronic self-doubt is something many of us struggle with. The good news: it means you're on the right track to success. Because success doesn't come from your comfort zone.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comConnect with Cassie (and peep her gorgeous new branding):Website: https://littleeyefilmco.com/Follow Cassie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/littleeyefilmco/

The destination wedding market is growing rapidly, and it’s one that holds abundant business opportunities. However, breaking into destination weddings requires careful strategy. Whether you want to take local clients to a tropical paradise or bring faraway couples to your hometown, you need to learn the finer points of operating from a distance. In this session, Jennifer will share her own experience to guide wedding pros in finding their ideal destination(s) and how to become an expert with a foothold in that market.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comAbout Jennifer:Owner and founder of Taylor’d Events, Jennifer Taylor carries over 15 years of wedding planning and has earned a wealth of knowledge throughout her career. While running her own business, she had the pleasure of working alongside highly innovative and talented creatives throughout the industry and beyond. She noticed that many creatives are predominantly right-brained—wildly imaginative and expressive, but missing the necessary structure to create logical systems in their companies. In launching Jen Taylor Consulting, she made it her mission to help creatives build streamlined workflows, processes, and procedures so they can grow their business and spend their time on what they love most — their craft, their family, and their life.Jen’s systematic knowledge of the inner workings of creative businesses has brought her to national stages and major industry publications. She has spoken at conferences like The Special Event, NACE Experience, and ILEA, as well as chapter-based events for NACE, The Wedding Network, ABC, and Western Washington University. Her expertise has also graced the pages of WeddingWire EDU, Special Events, Catersource, Book More Brides, Honeybook, and Wedding Planner Magazine.Outside of work, you can typically find her traveling throughout the West Coast or in Maui — the two markets her company serves for destination events. She also has a penchant for cooking and can often be found sipping on a refreshing glass of wine. Find Jennifer:Website: https://jentaylorconsulting.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/taylordevents/

Do you want to know the difference between those who succeed vs. those who don't? They've mastered and committed to the 1% rule. Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Today on the show we have husband and wife photography team, Scott and Dana, These two have been shooting alongside each other since 2012, totaling over 300 weddings! Having been married for 20 years, the way in which they cherish their own marriage fuels their desire to serve clients just starting out on their own lifelong adventure. When people ask how they manage living and working together, they say they love partnering in all aspects of their life, and wouldn't want it any other way. Scott and Dana are only half joking when he affectionately refers to her as his personal secretary, while she expresses appreciation in having him for a butler. Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comConnect with Scott + Danawww.weddingsbyscottanddana.comInstagram: @scottanddanaphotographers

Upleveling Your Time Management & Productivity for Maximum GrowthJoin the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Whether you are brand new to the industry or shifting into a new segment of the market, it can be intimidating to enter a new market. This conversation on how to enter a flooded wedding industry market powerfully is one that is sure to kick you into high gear.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comAbout Kristy RiceKristy’s work, like her personality, is at times difficult to pin down. Her brushstrokes can ebb and flow from highly detailed and meticulous to free-flowing and boundless, all the while remaining captivating and unmistakable. For the last 16 years, Kristy’s obsession with paint and paper has evolved into the innovative and wildly recognized brand, Momental Designs. Kristy has transformed event stationery into a persuasive and compelling medium that garners global attention from media, celebrities and some of the world’s most creative individuals. Widely regarded as an industry tastemaker, Kristy’s styling, painting and stationery innovations have been featured in creative editorials and installations in some of the world’s most famed publications.Kristy’s work has been credited in People Magazine, OK! Magazine, Good Morning America, New York Live, The Knot, Inside Weddings and Brides Magazines, Vanity Fair, Martha Stewart Weddings, Flutter, You and Your Wedding, Brides UK along with countless blogs. Kristy’s work has also crossed over into fine art and lifestyle markets with licensing and the development of branded product lines for the top Arts & Crafts stores nationwide. Her licensed artwork can be found at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target, Walmart, Anthropologie, Chatbooks and more. She is an 8-time author with Schiffer Publishing with her ninth title set to release in July of 2019.

In life + in business, we can either choose to be comfortable, or we can choose to grow. So what's it going to be for you?Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Now more than ever, professionals in the wedding industry should be looking for ways to be strategic in their marketing efforts. Future proofing your business is definitely the theme for 2021 and beyond.Today, I’m chatting with marketing expert Aleya Harris about how we can future-proof our businesses, so that things like, I don’t know, a global pandemic, don’t push us too far off track ever again.Mentioned in this episode:Get 50% off your email marketing with Flodesk using this linkJoin the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comAbout AleyaAleya Harris, CPCE is the founder and owner of Flourish Marketing, an agency dedicated tohelping wedding, catering, and event professionals reach their full potential through fresh,cutting-edge marketing strategies that get and keep a consistent stream of clients. She is a firmbeliever that business owners should make good money doing what they love and she spreadsthis message through her role as a thought leader in the industry. Aleya has made it her personal mission to support catering and event businesses in theirgrowth and help them to reach their definition of success. Her decade-plus long career as a chefand catering company owner, paired with her wealth of expertise in marketing, are matchedwith a remarkable work ethic, providing her clients with an engaging and interactive experience that inspires them to take action. As a professional speaker, she fosters valuable discussion about actionable marketing strategies and profit-driven storytelling in an effort to inspire her audience to take charge of their businesses’ financial futures. Her in-depth knowledge about social media marketing, branding, sales conversions, andeffective marketing tools have earned her spots and top rankings on stages across the nation,including The Special Event and Catersource. She also serves as the marketing committee chairfor NACE National and is a StoryBrand Certified Guide. Aleya recently received The CertifiedProfessional in Catering and Events (CPCE) designation to add to her list of accolades.Website: https://www.flourishmarketing.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishmarketing.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishmarketing.co/

How can you strategically position yourself as a high-end wedding professional from the very beginning? Today's episode is the first of many in the new HOT SEAT mini series here on the podcast.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Special guest Tayler Cusick Hollman with Sourced Co. joins us on the podcast today. Learn how to unleash the power of messaging online by pairing it with the proper imagery.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Sourced Co. - Want to see what all the hype is about? Founded with the mission to bring high-quality stock imagery specifically to the wedding industry, Sourced Co. provides a beautiful solution to your brand-building and marketing needs.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichwww.TaylorPetrinovich.comInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comThe Story Behind Sourced Co.In 2018, we founded Sourced Co. on the belief that building a brand shouldn’t be so (insert expletive) hard. Because, as fellow wedding pros, we get it: not just any stock photos and videos will do in our aesthetics-driven industry. You need effective, engaging wedding-specific imagery to market your business successfully. And, our goal is simple: to offer a low-risk, high-reward solution that lightens your load as a wedding brand builder. With everything from stock photos, videos, and art—to mockups, templates, and our fan-favorite styling blocks—we offer everything you need to curate an engaging library of the eye-catching, on-brand imagery it takes to book leads and build your business. Because a picture is worth a thousand leads—whether you created it or we did.

The term "luxury," is tossed around constantly in the wedding industry. But what does "luxury" even mean? Taylor Petrinovich & special guest Bron Hansboro discuss how we can each define luxury on our own terms towards a more meaningful and impactful definition.Join the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Join the free Facebook Community for daily encouragement, support, and to connect with your people About Bron:Website: www.theflowerguybron.com  https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/bron-hansboro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflowerguybron Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflowerguybron/ Bio: Award-winning floral and event designer Bron Hansboro has devoted his career to navigating clients through the creative process and transforming their visions into exquisite events since 2014. Fondly referred to as “The Flower Guy,” he is the lead creative and floral designer at The Flower Guy Bron. He provides bespoke design and styling experiences for weddings and events of all types. Bron deeply values his interactions with clients and peers alike, and understands the power of making connections through design. His motto is, “We don’t sell flowers, we sell experiences.”Bron has received the WeddingWire’s “Couples Choice” designation for three consecutive years and is a Metropolitan Business League’s “One to Watch” Honoree. He is a sought-after speaker and will be featured at Wedding MBA 2018. Bron is dedicated to providing seamless and stress-free design services and loves seeing the look on his clients’ faces when they see their completed concept come to life. When he’s not dreaming up magical events, he loves to cook, travel, entertain, shop and connect.Connect with Taylor:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichwww.TaylorPetrinovich.comInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

The Rise of Micro Weddings w/ Gretchen CulverEpisode Sponsor:Illume LUTs: Fine-art Video PresetsGet Illume LUTs Here!Use code: LEVELUP for 15% offGuest: Gretchen CulverOwner - Rocket Science Events & Minne WeddingsAlthough she didn’t realize it at the time, Gretchen’s desire to run her own business started at a young age with her summer lemonade stands. After college, a lemonade stand didn’t seem to be the best way to pay back her student loans, so she entered the world of events working for a catering company. She quickly fell in love with weddings and has been creating them ever since.  Over the past 14 years, Gretchen has worked in almost every area of the industry. She launched her own event planning company, Rocket Science Events, in 2010, hoping to revolutionize weddings. In the same revolutionary spirit she launched Minne Weddings in 2020. She has been named one of the “30 under 40 to watch” by Special Events magazine and one of BRIDES and Martha Stewart’s Top Planners. Her work has won international awards and been featured in magazines, online and on TV.  She's a past president of the Minneapolis-St. Paul ILEA chapter, founding member of the Small Wedding Society, and a proud Ravenclaw. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time drinking wine, eating good food, building LEGO with her kids, and Netflix and chilling with her husband. Instagram: @rocketscience.eventsWebsite: https://www.rocketscience.events/Connect with Taylor:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichwww.TaylorPetrinovich.comInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Kaleb and Elaine are the husband and wife team and creators of KEJ Productions. As a highly in-demand videographer team in Central Florida & the Southeast, KEJ places a strong emphasis on storytelling and personal relationships, With an extensive background in live production and audio engineering (as production leads for Emmy Award-winning shows to international touring artists), they approach filmmaking with a perspective that is particularly unique. Now as full-time filmmakers, they are continually expanding their brand, in and out of the wedding industry.Get KEJ's Audio Masterclass HEREEpisode Sponsor:Illume LUTs: Fine-art Film Photography Video PresetsGet Illume LUTs Here!Use code: LEVELUP for 15% offConnect with Kaleb & Elaine:Instagram: @kejproductionsConnect with Taylor:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichwww.TaylorPetrinovich.comInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.com

Making it easier for clients to book you is a simple way to streamline the sales process. In today's episode, I’m chatting with Brandee Gaar about converting leads into clients with one simple tactic we can all start implementing today.Illume LUTs: Fine-art Video PresetsGet Illume LUTs Here!Use code: LEVELUP for 15% offBrandee Gaar is a luxury Event Planner, Thought Leader, Educational Speaker and Host of the "She Who Dares" Podcast.  As a lifelong lover of all things events, Brandee spent 7 years as a corporate event planner with the prestigious Gaylord Hotels brand before opening her own event consulting firm.  Blush by Brandee Gaar and Eleven Events by Blush have quickly become known for their over the top events and high touch standard of customer service.Brandee is passionate about teaching new and aspiring entrepreneurs her exact strategies in growing two 6-figure businesses.  She provides expert tools for those who are ready to make their side hustle into a full time passion.  Her goal is to help new businesses beat the statistics by starting with a success-minded focus!Connect with Brandee:Instagram: @brandeegaarhttps://brandeegaar.com/Connect with Taylor:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichwww.TaylorPetrinovich.comInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comThis post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. 

Break free from the mold and craft wedding films your way. Today I'm chatting with Ben Journee about how you can set yourself apart from the pack, and about how he is disrupting wedding film conventions in his own business.---EPISODE SPONSORS--Sprout Studio: an all-in-one studio management solution- CRM - Galleries- Scheduling- Email Marketing- Bookkeeping - Customizable templates and contractshttps://www.sproutredo.com/levelupIllume LUTs: Fine-art Video PresetsGet Illume LUTs Here!Use code: LEVELUP for 15% off------------------------------About Ben Journee:Ben Journee has been a wedding filmmaker for nearly 10 years now, and is based in Auckland, New Zealand. He also hosts his own podcast, called Show love, about a year and a half ago as a way to connect with fellow creatives in the industry and strengthen the wedding filmmaking community down in NZ and Australia. Ben is a big ol' nerdy Dad who loves Dungeons and Dragons and skateboarding, and he tries to bring a super upbeat, fun and nostalgic vibe to his wedding films.Connect w/ Ben:Instagram: @sideprojectfilmshttps://sideprojectfilms.co.nzShow Love PodcastConnect with Taylor:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichwww.TaylorPetrinovich.comInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comThis post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. 

Today, I’m chatting with Anna Lord about following your passions as a wedding filmmaker, and how you can structure your business to make sure you’re creating content that keeps you inspired.---EPISODE SPONSORS--Sprout Studio: an all-in-one studio management solution- CRM - Galleries- Scheduling- Email Marketing- Bookkeeping - Customizable templates and contractshttps://www.sproutredo.com/levelupIllume LUTs: Fine-art Video PresetsGet Illume LUTs Here!Use code: LEVELUP for 15% off------------------------------About Anna Lord:Anna Lord is a traveling filmmaker based in Southern California with a background in Fine Art and French. She began capturing weddings in 2013 and has traveled across the world, from Hawaii to New York to Paris, to capture love & beauty. In addition to weddings, Anna has worked with notable wedding industry designers, photographers, and florists to create brand and editorial films.  Anna’s full sense of nostalgia and inspiration from European culture has greatly influenced her work and the way she sees the world. She strives to capture and narrate the slow, quiet, and organic beauty that surrounds her subjects.Connect w/ Anna:Instagram: @annalordwww.AnnaLord.comConnect with Taylor:Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichwww.TaylorPetrinovich.comInstagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comThis post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. 

Today I’m chatting with Meghan Ely of OFD consulting all about this next-level marketing tactic for your wedding business, and that’s PR.---EPISODE SPONSORS--Sprout Studio: an all-in-one studio management solution- CRM - Galleries- Scheduling- Email Marketing- Bookkeeping - Customizable templates and contractshttps://www.sproutredo.com/levelupIllume LUTsGet Illume LUTs Here!Use code: LEVELUP for 15% off------------------------------OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely, combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights.A long-time industry speaker and writer, she is a WeddingPro educator with The Knot + WeddingWire, as well as a regular contributor to Wedding Planner Magazine, Catersource and SpecialEvents.com.Her team’s publicity efforts are regularly honored by the Public Relations Society of America. Meghan and her colleagues won top honors in issues management for her median strategy pivots at the height of the Zika crisis.More recently, the OFD team has been working around the clock with COVID related media coverage and have received 100+ placements with such outlets as CNN, NPR, Fortune, Good Morning America, Bride Martha Stewart Living, among others.A longtime supporter of industry associations, Meghan currently serves as the 2020 International Vice-President for WIPA, and was the founding Marketing Director for Richmond NACE.*Contains affiliate links*

Today, I’m chatting with Camden Johnson of Sea Jay films about his strategy of taking a Hollywood approach to wedding filmmaking. This is a really interesting conversation, and I know you guys are going to love it.Sea Jay Films curates wedding films that exemplify the God-given gift of marriage for individuals who regard love as a verb. We are passionate about couples who love unconditionally and aren’t afraid to show it.  We believe your wedding day perfectly encompasses every vital part of you as a human being and as a couple. Our main focus is to create wedding films that will stand the test of time.--Connect with Sea Jay Films--@seajayfilmshttps://www.seajayfilms.com/--Connect with Taylor--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichthelevelupco.com

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Today, I’m chatting with Vanessa Kynes about a very under utilized marketing strategy among wedding filmmakers: PinterestVanessa is a Pinterest Marketing Strategist for creative small businesses. As a YouTuber, blogger, and consultant, she helps creative small businesses grow by teaching traffic-generating Pinterest strategies to increase their brand visibility, book more clients, and ultimately, generate more sales. When she's not pinning on Pinterest, Vanessa, along with her husband, cares for her three sweet daughters.Connect with Vanessa: @vanessakyneshttps://vanessakynes.com

The Power of Consistency w/ Kemari LynAbout KemariKemari is a Florida girl born and raised. She lives off snuggles with her dog, Netflix, iced lattes, and spicy foods. She’s a joy seeker at heart and is obsessed with all things floral. Most days you can find her editing wedding films, gardening, drawing, or cuddling with her pup. Kemari is a formally trained filmmaker with a BFA in Motion Picture Arts Production from one of the top film schools in the nation and is the lead videographer and owner of Kemari Lyn Films. Kemari and Jacob make up this husband and wife wedding videography team that crafts timeless wedding films that truly reflect who you are as a couple.@kemarilynfilmswww.kemarilynfilms.com

SEO & How to Rank on Google w/ Jeffrey ArmstrongI recently put out a poll on my Instagram stories asking what you, the podcast listeners, want to hear about most. And marketing won by a landslide. So I knew I had to get my friend Jeffrey Armstrong onto the podcast to talk about what he does best - SEO.Jeff is a wedding photographer that used a unique approach to SEO to rank on Google. This has helped him  get established in his market by going full-time and hitting six figures in two years of beginning his photo business. Not long after, many began asking how he was ranking for so many keywords and if he could do the same for their sites. Out of this came the EasySEO Program which is transforming photographers and videographers SEO game, leading to massive results in 30 to 90 days without confusion or wasted time that's typically so common to SEO. His mission is to help creatives generate leads on autopilot with minimal long-term upkeep that allows them to focus on connecting with their ideal clients so they can live and make more while doing less, developing what Jeff calls the "growth zone" where they can scale their businesses with digital products and programs that allow the maximization of lifestyle design.--Connect with Jeff--@jeffandmichelephotoCheck out Jeff's Easy SEO WebsiteEasy SEO Facebook Group--Connect with Taylor--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichthelevelupco.com --MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on FacebookVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Today, I’m chatting with Madison Rhoton - or as she’s known on Instagram - Madstuhh. She is a filmmaker specializing in elopements, and I think you guys are really going to enjoy today’s episode.--Connect with Madison--Instagram: @Madstuhh--Connect with Taylor--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichthelevelupco.com --MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on FacebookVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Today, I’m going to be talking all about building systems and routines within your business to be efficient as possible with your time.--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

At just 20 years old and 1 year into filming weddings, Lucy Camryn is creating absolutely gorgeous films and working on some pretty beautiful weddings. So how has she progressed so quickly AND at such a young age? You’ll just have to listen to find out.Connect with Lucy on Instagram: @lucycamrynfilms--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Is it time for you to rebrand? In case you missed the announcement last week - I’ve rebranded! My business has gone from Fleeting Moments Cinema to now, just my name: Taylor Petrinovich. So I thought it would be fitting to bring on my brand designer, Krista Jones, to talk all about branding, and when YOU might want to consider a rebrand as well.Krista Jones is a brand and website designer and one half of the Davey & Krista duo. After several years working as a web designer for a nonprofit, photographing over 100 weddings and launching the Rising Tide Society, Krista decided to make helping creatives run better businesses her full time gig.Krista and her husband Davey specialize in helping people create brands that book through custom branding and website design, consulting, and search engine optimization.Connect with Davey & Krista:https://daveyandkrista.com@kristaajones + @daveyandkristaDownload the Anatomy of a Brand free guide mentioned in today's episode--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--**Check out my Instagram MasterclassJoin the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on FacebookCheck out these free resources:-Download your Free Guide to Instagram Hashtags here.-Are you ready to raise your prices? Click here to find out.--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Whether you’re in the thick of your wedding season, or you’re finding yourself with a minimal to-do list these days, there are several things you should pause to take care of sooner rather than later. Today, I want to give you some tangible and tactical advice that you can implement today that will ultimately make a huge impact on your business.Check out my REBRAND!Instagram: @taylorpetrinovichWebsite: taylorpetrinovich.comBrand Designed by Davey & Krista--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Today’s episode actually comes from a request I received from Instagram. Every once in a while, I put out a call on my instagram stories asking you all what you want to hear about on the show. And one request I received was about freelancing. So today’s guest is Jason Belkov, who shoots for his own brand, but also freelances on the side which is a great source of additional income. This is a great episode, and I think you guys will really enjoy it.Jason Belkov is a former executive chef turned filmmaker.  After working 10 years for one of the worlds largest food service companies, Jason gave up his lifelong chef career to pursue film making.  Initially he started the business filming food sustainability projects for the his former employer.  That same year Jason began to film weddings and diversify his clients between corporate and weddings.Jason is 5 years into his business and only shoots 10 weddings per year for himself while freelancing wedding films is a bigger part of his work.  Shooting for 10 studios and 70+ weddings in 2019 has kept him very busy.  Last year brought Jason to Iceland & Mexico documenting world leaders in food sustainability.-Connect with Jason on Instagram - @jasonmatthewfilms & @modernstoryfilms--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Today’s episode is an interview with Andrew Gilford. Andrew filmed his first wedding back in May 2017 and quit his landscaping job to go full time in 2018. In the last year, Andrew says he feels like he’s found his voice and his “WHY” in the world of video, and has rebranded from Andrew Jay Films to “Film & Flourish,” a business that’s 100% focused on capturing his couple’s as they are.-Connect with Andrew on Instagram - @filmandflourish--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

It’s so important to hear about other people’s experiences in the industry, so that we can learn from their mistakes, and decide what elements and practices we want to adapt to our own films and businesses. Today's episode is an open conversation with you about my own experiences in the industry, the mistakes I’ve made, and what I’ve done to fix them.--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--Illume LUTsUse code LEVELUP15 for 15% offillumeluts.com--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

As I continue pushing forward in my own business, I can’t help but wonder what other filmmakers are doing to elevate their own businesses. Expanding into the luxury market is definitely something that takes a lot of time, intention, and consistency. But what can we do specifically to elevate our films and our brands?Today on the podcast, I’m chatting with Kelley from 618 studios. 618 Studios is a husband and wife team based in Orange County, CA. They have been in business 10 years this year! Throughout their journey they have honed a unique fine art cinema style that set them apart. Through their years of deep focus on color grading they created Illume LUTS, video presets designed to give other wedding filmmakers a light and film-ic look to their films!--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--Illume LUTsUse code LEVELUP15 for 15% offillumeluts.com-Connect with 618 Studios on Instagram - @618studios--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

I get questions from filmmakers every day about how they can go about leveling up their own businesses, and start serving more of their dream clients. One often overlooked piece to the puzzle of running a successful business may surprise you. And that’s really focusing on building a community with wedding professionals in your local market. Keep listening to find out why community is a crucial part of your business, and how you can intentionally build that community.-----------------------------------------------------Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Kristine Herman and Ashley Baumgartner who host Dare to Develop. Dare to Develop is a podcast started by two hybrid photographer friends to empower small business creatives to focus on DEVELOPING community and take DARING leaps in their businesses.The Dare to Develop podcast will feature creative professionals who excel at their craft, have dared to redirect or change things up, and have focused on developing themselves, their community, and their industry into something new. Kristine Herman and Ashley Baumgartner dub themselves “work wives” and want to bring you on a journey. A journey of artists, makers, business professionals who want to level up their business by daring greatly and developing community.--Connect with Ashley + Kristine--Follow Ashley on InstagramFollow Kristine on InstagramDare to Develop Podcast--RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Instagram is my absolute favorite marketing tool for my wedding film business. I use it every single day in my business, and it’s been a game changer for me. But, when scrolling through my feed, I see a lot of mistakes that other videographers are making. If you’re making these mistakes, it might be hurting you and your business--EPISODE SPONSOR--Illume LUTsUse code LEVELUP15 for 15% offillumeluts.com--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

--EPISODE SPONSOR--Illume LUTsUse code LEVELUP15 for 15% offillumeluts.com--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

One of the most often overlooked pieces of having a cohesive brand that actually converts potential clients into booked ones, is a solid brand voice. Today’s episode is an interview with Kaitlyn Parker. Kaitlyn is the owner, copywriter, and wine enthusiast behind Copy Uncorked, a copywriting & brand strategy studio pouring up high-converting copy for modern brands and creative entrepreneurs. She holds a Master’s in Strategic Communications and is a certified copywriter. Between keyboard strokes, she enjoys spending time alongside her tall, dark & handsome hubby and mini Goldendoodle, where there's usually a body of water, great food, and a glass of Cab involved.--EPISODE SPONSOR--Illume LUTsUse code LEVELUP15 for 15% offillumeluts.com--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--- Copy Uncorked on Instagram- Copy Uncorked free resources--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Sometimes, it can feel nearly impossible to book the types of couples you really want to focus on serving. But attracting, and then actually getting those clients to book with you, is as much of an art as it is a science.Today’s episode is an interview with Joy Aleman of Joy Michelle Photography. And after photographing weddings for 7 years, she has nailed down a formula that works wonders in her own business.An Annapolis, Maryland intimate wedding photographer and now Youtuber and Educator to photographers. Joy helps photographers attract their dream brides through her course Hook and Book Brides, her Photoboss Facebook group, and private coaching. She is married to a cute Colombian named Felipe and together they have a little girl named Clara. In 2019, Honeybook and the Rising Tide named Joy top "20 on the rise" in the category of Marketing.--EPISODE SPONSOR--Illume LUTsUse code LEVELUP15 for 15% offillumeluts.com--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--- Joy's Instagram- Joy's YouTube Channel- Photoboss Facebook Group- Hook & Book Brides Course- Joy's FREE Marketing Framework Masterclass-Client gifting: - Southern Grown Vintage- Marigold & Grey--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

If you’re anything like me, then you probably have your sights set on the next big milestone that you’ll reach in your business. What if I were to tell you that you can reach that next big breakthrough sooner than you think? Today’s episode is an interview with the husband and wife team behind Hugo Film Co, who only started filming weddings 2 years ago, but have taken over the luxury market in their local area. Buckle up and get ready to take some notes, because this episode is a good one.--EPISODE SPONSOR--Illume LUTsUse code LEVELUP15 for 15% offillumeluts.com--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--Hugo Film Co.-Instagram-17th and OceanHugo Film Co Rebrand Team:-Copy Uncorked (copywriter): @copyuncorked-Tonic Shop Site (website template): @tonicsiteshop-Ellie Koleen (branding photographer): @elliekoleen-Micah Wong Co. (logo): @micahwongco-Showit (website platform): @showit--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Have you ever wondered what’s possible for you? If you were to just push past the point of comfort and contentment, and go all-in with a goal you have in life, or in business? Well, that’s exactly what my friends John and Nick from How to Film Weddings did, and the results? More than they ever could have expected.--EPISODE SPONSOR--Illume LUTsUse code LEVELUP for 15% offillumeluts.com--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--How to Film Weddings-Instagram-YouTube-Facebook Group--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Business website

Balancing running a wedding film business and having a family can be… a lot. There can be a bit of a struggle when trying to find the perfect balance between being a parent, and getting your work done.Today’s episode is a conversation with Beth from Grove Media. Beth is a new film maker from Bozeman, Montana who also happens to have 5 kids. She spent 6 years in photography when, in 2018, decided to try her hand in videography. Beth's passion for telling emotional stories mixed with her love of being behind the camera was the foundation of Wild Grove Media. Her main focus of business is wedding films, but she also works with families and occasionally on brand content.--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--Connect w/ Beth:Instagram: @wildgrovemedia--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Business website

Today’s episode is an interview with Jay Worsley. A self-taught award winning filmmaker, Jay started out filming weddings with his wedding film studio Everyly Films. Since then, he has mastered creating award-winning drone films, and has since transitioned to specializing in commercial and film work. Jay has worked with brands like Sprite, Amazon and PetSmart. --MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--Connect w/ Jay:Instagram: @jmworsleyWebsite: https://www.everlyfilms.comWebsite: http://jayworsley.comDrone Masterclass--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Right now, as I’m recording this podcast episode, we’re in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are all staying home, doing social distancing, and weddings are being postponed or cancelled. These are some hard times, I’m not going to sugar coat it. But there are a few things that we can be doing right now that will make a difference in our businesses, and in our lives.Participate in the Isolation B-Roll Challenge!-Create a short video of what you're doing in isolation-Post it to Instagram-Tag me in the post + in the caption @thelevelupco-Submit your entry by Sunday April 5th--RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Today I’m beyond excited, because I had the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Matt WhoisMatt Johnson all about editing. From mindset shifts to practical takeaways, Matt had some great insight for us all about keeping editing fresh and exciting.--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--Connect w/ Matt:Instagram: @whoismattWebsite: https://whoismatt.comYouTube: Subscribe to his channelMatt's Editing Course: Wedding Film Framework--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve either been here before, or you are still in this constant battle with yourself about one very important part of your business - and that is your style as a filmmaker. At the core of what we do, creativity is what our wedding videography businesses are centered around. It’s what sets us apart from others, and it’s also what draws in our ideal clients. So how can we find our unique style as filmmakers? Today’s episode is an interview with Stephanie and Justin from Tone Media. Steph and Justin are a husband and wife team based in New Jersey and specialize in story-driven wedding films. They also do commercial editing work for some larger clients like the NY Jets and SYFY tv network. Their love for video started early on by capturing everyday moments of their life and editing together videos as a keepsake. It was through this, they discovered their passion for storytelling and editing.--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--Connect w/ Steph + Justin of Tonemedia:Instagram: @tonemediaWebsite: https://tonemediastudio.com--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook--Connect with me on Instagram--@thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Today’s episode is a special one, because I had the pleasure of interviewing Elaine from KEJ Productions, and we talked all about the importance of playing to your strengths as a wedding filmmaker and in life in general. Kaleb and Elaine are the husband and wife team and creators of KEJ Productions. As a highly in-demand videographer in Central Florida & the Southeast, KEJ places a strong emphasis on storytelling and personal relationships. With an extensive background in live production and audio engineering (as production leads for Emmy Award-winning shows to international touring artists), they approach filmmaking with a perspective that is particularly unique. Now as full-time filmmakers, they are continually expanding their brand, in and out of the wedding industry.--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--KEJ Productions:Instagram: @kejproductionsWebsite: https://kejproductions.comYouTube: Check out their channel--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on FacebookLet's Connect on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

I am all about finding new tools to help me grow and run my business efficiently. So today, I’m sharing some of my favorite things I use in my wedding videography business.--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE---Apps+Programs Mentioned (may contain affiliate links):Later - Instagram SchedulingStorychicCanva - Graphic DesignDubsado - CRMCalendly - Calendar to book meetings + appointments-Books Mentioned:Girl Wash Your Face + Girl Stop Apologizing by Rachel HollisProfit First by Mike MichalowiczBuilding a Storybrand by Donald MillerTalk Triggers by Jay Baer, Daniel LeminBusiness Boutique by Christy WrightAtomic Habits by James ClearEntreleadership by Dave RamseyJab, jab, jab, Right hook by Gary VaynerchukThis is Marketing by Seth Godin Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon-Wedding Day Must-Haves:Collapsible Sports Wagon - this is the one I haveFanny Pack - the super dorky one I use ;)-Get stronger: Strong Lifts 5x5--MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU--Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business community on FacebookLet's Connect on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

I am a huge believer in taking your future in your own hands. And if you’re wanting to expand into a higher-end market, or start attracting a specific type of client, Styled Shoots are an excellent way to do it. Today’s episode is all about styled shoots. I’ve personally done a handful of them, and I’m a believer that they can be extremely beneficial to our wedding film businesses. In today's episode, I'm interviewing Stephanie Teague, an event planner and stylist specializing in fine art weddings and occasions.She designs and coordinates fabulous events from Napa/Sonoma to Sacramento to Lake Tahoe and everywhere in between.--MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE--Stephanie Teague Events:Featured on: Wedding Chicks, Style Me Pretty, Ruffled, and the television network TLCInstagram: @stephanieteagueeventsWebsite: https://stephanieteagueevents.comLet's Connect on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

I very intentionally grew my following on Instagram by 100 people per week. How did I do it? You’ll have listen to this episode to find out ;)Let's Connect on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovichVisit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get on the preferred vendors lists at your favorite venues to work at? If you have, then you are going to love this episode.If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you will probably know that I’m a huge fan of free marketing tactics, and I’m also a big believer in building relationships within the industry. These relationships don’t always need to have a direct benefit to me and my business, but man oh man, it sure is nice when they do. It’s the best of both worlds.Today I am beyond excited to share with you all of the amazing information from an interview I did with Kinsey Roberts. This woman is a true powerhouse.A wedding venue educator, marketing strategist, and co-owner of Vista View Events, when Kinsey isn’t sitting down with brand-building women for She Creates Business, you can find her co-hosting The Venue Podcast, attending an industry conference, or helping wedding pros build their marketing efforts and content strategy. On the rare occasion she’s not immersed in the world of weddings, she’s likely wandering around her husband's family ranch with him and their two boys or hosting friends for a fun-filled, family-style dinner.Connect with Kinsey: https://www.instagram.com/shecreatesbusiness/Check out the website: thelevelupco.comLet's Connect on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Knowing when it’s time to put yourself into hustle mode is going to help you keep pushing forward in your life, and in your business. So, friend, tell me. Is it time for you to hustle?There are times when it’s just flat out time to hustle. Your wedding videography business is only going to be sustainable if you’re willing to put in the extra effort from time to time. Whether you’re just starting your business, expanding into a new market, or entering a new pricing bracket, it’s probably time for you hit the pavement running.Check out the website: thelevelupco.comLet's Connect on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Today, we are going to be talking all about how your branding and your website can impact your business. This episode is an interview with Amanda Shuman of Carrylove Designs. Amanda is an award-winning website designer and brand strategist. She is a true artist and helps take clients' visual brands to the next level. She is passionate about design and believes pairing a beautiful brand aesthetic with an intentional website strategy is the cornerstone for success, booking clients effortlessly, and creating a delightful online experience.Amanda Shuman of Carrylove DesignsVisit her WebsiteCheck her out on Instagram @CarryloveDesignsCheck out her YouTube ChannelCheck out the website: thelevelupco.comLet's Connect on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Today, I I’ve got my friend Kathryn from BLNK Films on the show to talk about something she does with excellence, and that’s infusing yourself and your personality into your business. And how that can truly benefit you.I’ve said this before on the podcast, but it’s definitely worth repeating, especially given the topic of today’s episode. And that is the fact that clients are far more likely to book a vendor that they feel connected to. I actually have a statistic here, and it says that 64% of consumers say their loyalty and desire to purchase a product, or in our case, hire us for a service, increases when they feel personally connected to that brand.Kathryn Majic is the wedding and elopement videographer behind Blnk Films. Based in Denver, Colorado, she started Blnk Films in 2017 immediately upon graduating college and hasn’t looked back since. Since launching her business, it has been Kathryn’s mission to produce films that break the mold of what wedding films “should be”, creating work that is a raw and intimate look into the couple and their love story, beyond the simple documentation of a wedding day. Kathryn is an incredibly passionate filmmaker, and it’s evident that she strives to make each couple’s film a true reflection of them.Connect with Kathryn:Check out her websiteInstagram: @BLNKfilmsYoutube ChannelCheck out the website: thelevelupco.comLet's Connect on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Today, I’ve got my friend Jordan Jeanty on the show to talk about something pretty awesome - and that’s how he runs his 6-figure wedding film studio.Jordan Jeanty Studios is a boutique wedding film company currently based in the New York City market. At the heart of Jordan's business is the desire to develop genuine connections with each couple he serves. Over the past 4 years as a full-time wedding filmmaker, he has slowly and organically built a six figure brand while creating heartfelt and genuine films cherished by his clients.Connect with Jordan:Instagram: @jeantystudiosWebsite: JordanJeanty.comMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Venture WorkshopVision QuestHustle & FlowHenry MartensSculpting with TimeA Little Long DistanceRhinoceros Success by Scott AlexanderCheck out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Today, we are going to be talking about how you can build valuable relationships with photographers, and why those relationships are an important part of running an effective business.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:GUEST: ALLIE SIARTOWebsite: http://alliesiarto.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliesiarto/PHOTO FIELD NOTES PODCASTWebsite: https://photofieldnotes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/photofieldnotes/Check out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

This week I’m getting my financials ready to take to my CPA, which means I have some interesting numbers to share with you. How much did I spend in my wedding film business in 2019? The answer: more than I wanted to.Mentioned in This Episode:The KnotSoundstripeMusicbedDubsadoFlothemesCheck out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

What’s the #1 thing you should invest in for your wedding film business in 2020? Listen to find out.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:LIVE WORKSHOPS / CLASSESVenture WorkshopWedding Film RetreatRay Roman WorkshopONLINE COURSESWhite in Revery FCPX MasterclassMatt Johnson’s Wedding Film Framework (Adobe Premierre Pro)Fulltime FilmmakerComplete Wedding Videography Course (by How to Film Weddings)Jay Worsley’s Drone MasterclassPODCASTS MENTIONEDGold Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher-----------------------------------------Check out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

It’s really important for us, as wedding filmmakers, to keep pushing forward. In our businesses, and specifically with our skills as filmmakers. Because everyone else around us is constantly learning and growing, and if we’re not, then we might as well be moving backwards.But it all starts with filmmaking. Because without the right raw materials - aka your footage, you really can’t make something out of nothing in the editing room. I truly believe that no matter what level you’re at, there is room for improvement. I don’t think there is a destination, we are just all on a journey towards becoming better, at all times. There are 3 areas to improve in as a filmmaker that will really help the overall quality of our films. Technical skills: lighting, composition, movement, and how to use a camera properlyAnticipation: knowing where to be and when on the wedding day. And knowing where to look for specific emotions and actions that will really add to your films.Interactions: knowing how to interact with a couple on their wedding day in a way that helps them feel comfortable, so that they come across as being comfortable on camera.Mentioned in this episode:YouTube Videos:- Cinematic Lighting Techniques by Parker Walbeck- 5 Ways to Instantly Make Better Videos by Peter McKinnon- Visual Storytelling 101 by Film Riot- Cinematic Gimbal Movements by Parker Walbeck- Shutter Speed for Video Explained by Matt WhoisMatt Johnson- Establishing Shots Tutorial by Matt WhoisMatt JohnsonCheck out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Are you ready to raise your prices as a wedding filmmaker? Move away from a scarcity mindset and adopt a mindset of abundance. There is always enough work to go around for everyone, and the coolest part is this: there are couples at every pricing tier ready and willing to pay for your films.But first, you need to position yourself in order to reach those clients. There are 4 things you need to do before raising your prices. So buckle up, and get ready to put in the work to reach that next level in your business.Check out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Want to hit the ground running this wedding season? The secret is this: keep your head in the game, and keep that momentum going. In this episode, we talk about the 5 things you should be doing in the off-season to keep pushing forward in your business so that you don't loose your momentum. Check out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

2020. The start of a new year, and a new decade. There is no better time to lay out some goals for yourself to give yourself a roadmap to success. 2020 is going to be your year. You are finally going to book that perfect number of weddings, hit that revenue goal, or film at that venue you’ve been wanting to shoot at since you started.You can accomplish your goals, as long as you set the right ones and stick to them this year. There are 4 main categories of goals that will help you in your business.1. Revenue Goals2. Quality Goals3. Systems Goals4. Community GoalsEach of these goals will help you make progress in your business.Check out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

I’m Taylor Petrinovich, and I’ve spend the last 2 years working intentionally to take my wedding film business to the next level. In less than a year I’ve gone from charging $1,500 for a wedding film, to over $5,000. I’m focused on continually moving forward with my business, and I want to help you do the same. I want to keep learning, keep improving, and keep striving for more. Let’s level up together.Check out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Today I want to help you get your mind right. I want you to find a path and find what motivates you, and stick to it. So that all of the energy you put into your business moving forward is aimed in the right direction.Check out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich

Is the wedding industry saturated? Is there room for you? Great questions. This episode covers everything you need to know about finding room in this industry to succeed. Check out the website: thelevelupco.comFollow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich