Feast or Famine w/ The Youngs

You all loved the last Bride's Perspective episode, so we decided to do another! This time, we are talking with Lauren from LZ Event Co, who also recently got married and planner her own wedding. We will be diving in to what it was like for a wedding planner to plan her own wedding. Be sure to connect with her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzeventco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lzeve...

We all want to be the best, but sometimes watching "the best" gets us into our head! Imposter syndrome is probably one of the most common struggles that EVERYONE deals with at one point or another. When you are a building a business, it seems to amplify those feelings when they creep in. In this episode we talk about all things Imposter Syndrome, what we do to combat it when it happens, and what w...

"Most people in society today are voluntarily imprisoning themselves" People love their routines, but when you take a step back, are those routines keeping you from pushing into the life you truly want, or are you creating a sort of prison for your life? In this episode, we sit down with the owner of Omen Coffee Company, Mark Joe, and talk about his journey. From his rough upbringing, to his time...

Is your business set up for success? When it comes to starting a business, there is a list of things that everyone says you should do first, including getting your LLC filed, but one that is often overlooked or glossed over, is contracts. In this episode, we sit down with Paige Griffith from The Legal Paige and talk about how important contracts are in all aspects of business, specifically wedding...

Are you ready for engagement season? Traditionally, in the wedding industry, the holiday season (November through January) is when a vast majority of couples get engaged, and therefore, start planning their wedding! In this episode we are going to talk about all the ways you can prepare your business to be ready to take full advantage of this upcoming engagement season so you can start booking mor...

The wedding day only happens once. As the photographer or videographer, it is up to you to make sure everything you captured is safe until it is delivered. In this episode we talk about all the ways we go about making sure that the client's day is full captured, and how we protect every moment, to make sure it is captured, and how we make sure the footage and photos are as well. We also address th...

There is no better way to learn, than from a client's perspective! In this episode, we sit down with one of our past brides to get her perspective of what it looked like to plan a wedding. We talk about how she found vendors, things she learned during her search, and what sort of things made the difference. There is no better way to learn how to improve your business and attract the right clients,...

Video is king in 2023 When it comes to weddings, there are always 3 things that get booked right away. Without fail, it is the planner, the venue, and the photographer. It most cases, couples only booking videography if there is room left in the budget. With more and more quality videographers joining the scene, there is no longer an excuse to not include Videography as one of your first vendor bo...

Why am I not booking weddings? We have all been in that situation before. We get to a certain point in the year, and the bookings for the following year are not coming in as fast as we need them to. 2023 was a weird year. Coming off of the 2022 wedding boom, bookings seemed to be pretty dry industry wide, as we all started the year. Now that bookings are finally picking back up, what do you do if...

"YouTube is the video version of Google" When it comes to finding success on YouTube, you get out of it what you put into it, and when you pair it with other marketing avenues for your business, it can be a huge asset. We sit down with @jbivphotography and talk about his journey from corporate America to wedding photography, changing markets, and ultimately how he found success on YouTube. Follow...

It's becoming more and more common to see spouse teams in our industry, and some do things the same way we do, by offering both photography and videography. In this episode, we sit down with one of those teams that are killing it on social media, and capturing weddings in epic locations. They also spill the beans on their newest project that, as of the date of this podcast, is officially released...

The Future is now! It's time to adapt or die! Terrifying thought, right? It doesn't have to be. With the advent of artificial intelligence, companies are constantly looking for ways to use it to increase efficiency or any other possible way to help grow their businesses, or make life easier. However, with any new and emerging technology, people are quick to worry. But should they be worried? Will...

Selling should always be service-based FIRST! Regardless of what industry you are in, or what products you sell, one thing is certain; the experience sells the product. When you can attach something memorable to your client's experience buying from you, they are more likely to come back and tell their friends. On this episdoe, we have The STL Agent, Chloe Gerrity (Carnahan) talking about all thing...

It's ok to do things differently, and that is exactly how White in Revery does things. When it comes to wedding filmmakers, White in Revery is usually one of the first to come to mind. Being named one of the top in the world, they have made a career of pushing the boundaries of wedding films and innovating and inspiring the entire industry. In this episode, we sit down with Calen Rhome and talk to...

Special Guest Matt WhoisMatt Johnson is in the house! Well…in the computer, virtually! We are deep diving about how Matt got his start, both on YouTube and Filming weddings, the trend in bookings for weddings and how the Pandemic has impacted it even this far out, the importance of building genuine connections with people, the great state of Texas and more! Be sure to follow sign up for Matt's ema...

Want to be successful? Look around! If you are not where you want to be in life, in business, in relationships, etc. then you need to take a hard look at the people and things around you. Too often, people neglect their happiness or success because they are afraid to hurt someone's feelings, or are afraid of change. In this episode, Alex and Veronica talk about what it takes to take that next step...

You can have your cake and eat it too! Cake is the topic today, as we sit down with the Owner of Cake House Design in St. Louis, to talk about how she got started and all things cake, including going against the norm, how to be different, and pivoting in the midst of a challenge. We also discuss the similarities between creating a brand, and planning a wedding and how the small details are vital!...

You asked, we answered! This is part 2 of our Q&A episodes! You sent in questions, and we answered them all! Everything from our journey with our business, what we would change, what we have learned, and how we keep the fire lit and run a business at the same time! Follow us on social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theyoungsphoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyoungsphoto Fac...

You asked, we answered! We asked you to submit questions, and you delivered. Nothing was off the table, so this is part 1, of us answering them! From AI and its impact on the wedding industry, dealing with clients, how we were able to go full time, and even our first kiss! You dont want to miss this episode! Follow us on social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theyoungsphoto Instagram: http...

What things trigger you, when it comes to the wedding industry? If you have been in this industry for any length of time, there are some things, and phrases, that make you cringe. Well, we asked our listeners to submit some of these hot takes, and of course, we added some of our own! Don't worry, this is still a fun and lighthearted episode! Follow us on social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.c...

What does it REALLY mean to photograph of film a wedding? Weddings are a happy occasion, but photographing and filming one means also capturing memories of family and friends that are there celebrating as well. In this episode, we talk about what that means, and why hiring the right person is so important! You could very well be capturing the last photographs of video of a person. It is a sad trut...

Do you feel like you are doing what you were meant to do? We have all asked ourselves that question many times throughout our lives, and with that question comes another. At my age, is it too late to make this type of life change? Society has engrained many of us with the idea that once you hit a certain age, you are basically just stuck where you are, but that is far from the case. In this episod...

Ready to move up into the luxury wedding market? When it comes to weddings, the luxury market represents some of the most lavish weddings out there, and are some of the most sought after weddings by vendors. But how does one get to that point? How do you book those clients? In this episode, we sit down with one of the top planners in the nation, Kate Turner, of Kate & Company, to talk all abou...

Want to get your work published? Here's how! Let's face it, every photographer hopes to get their work published in a magazine one day. But how do you go about it, what is the best way to do it? We sat down with Marianne, the editor of St. Louis Bride Magazine, and picked her brain about this! She gives all sorts of tips about getting published, things she looks for, things to help you stand out,...

Are you addicted to success? Is that even a bad thing? In this Episode we discuss whether or not it is bad to be addicted to success, strategic goal setting, education, and a little about what this podcast is all about! businesspodcast #businessgoals #podcast Follow us on social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theyoungsphoto Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/feastorfaminepod Instagram:...