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We are chatting with Gabby of Gabby Pinkerton Co . and learning all about how to up our Pinterest game to gain more traffic and inquiries to your inbox. Gabby shares why Pinterest is the best-kept secret in the wedding industry and how we as wedding professionals, especially wedding photographers, should be using this powerful tool. A little bit about Gabby, She is a Pinterest Marketing & Stra...

We are chatting with Megan from Megan Pettus Videography all about how wedding photographers & other vendors can partner with their local cinematographers to elevate your business. I loved this topic because it’s a different take on creating real relationships to create an authentic and mutually beneficial relationship. A little bit about Megan , she’s a wedding cinematographer based in the So...

We are chatting with Aleya Harris from Flourish Marketing all about how to create a Sales Sequence strategy for Wedding Photographers. Aleya shares why having an email list and creating a successful sales strategy will help you connect with your audience, earn their trust, and ultimately sell to them. A little bit about Aleya, she is the founder and owner of Flourish Marketing , an agency dedicate...

We are chatting with Dixie Bagley from Dixie Lee Events who is a venue coach and owns who The Farm in Rome in Georgia. We are chatting about the key to being a venue’s top referred photographer. Having been in the wedding industry for 12 years, Dixie has experienced a lot when it comes to-weddings–from the highs of seeing a surprise proposal to the lows of no-show vendors and-fighting wedding part...

We are chatting with Maria Bayer from Irresistible Selling about how to up-level your sales by shifting your mindset. Maria shares how by shifting your mindset you’ll be able to reach your goals much more quickly and efficiently. A little bit about Maria is that she is a sales & mindset strategist, coach & wealth creator. Maria is the creator of Irresistible Selling which is an online grou...

We are chatting with Jove Meyer from Jove Meyer Events about how to create inclusivity inside the wedding industry. Jove prioritizes working with the best in the industry and collaborating with businesses owned and operated by women, people of color, and queer people. He is a true advocate for being inclusive in the wedding industry and I’m thrilled to have him on the show to help share more about...

We are chatting with Rohana Olson from Comfort and Cashmere Images all about how to create authentic vendor relationships in the wedding industry. Rohana has a knack for creating and keeping a strong relationship with the vendors her local market and I’m so excited she’s our guest today to share her advice with our audience. A little bit about Rohana, she is a wedding photographer based in Minneso...

We are chatting with Anna Wright from Anna Kay Photography about how to handle rejection as a wedding photographer. The truth is no one really prepares you when you keep hearing “No”, “No thanks”, or “We went with someone else!” over and over again. Over time, it can start to take a toll on your self-esteem and confidence as a business owner. Anna shares some helpful tools to process rejection fro...

We are chatting with Ashley from Ashley Chamblin Events about how to make your mistakes into a win! How some of the biggest business failures can become the best thing that ever happened to you and your business. A little bit about Ashley, She is an experienced event planner, designer, craft enthusiast and owner of Brooklyn based company. She offers clients multiple planning and design options to...

We are chatting with Christina from Christina Zen Photography all about how to get into Commercial Photography. Christina shares why she left weddings and pursued commercial food photography full time. A little bit about Christina, she is a film and digital commercial photographer in New York City and New Jersey. She worked in weddings and portraits for almost 10 years before transitioning to comm...

We are chatting with Zoë Scharf from Greetabl all about how to create meaningful touchpoints with your past, present, and future clients. Zoë is a co-founder and chief brand officer at Greeabl , an online gifting company that makes it easy to send unique gifts your client will remember. Since she and her co-founder founded the company, Greetabl has shipped hundreds of thousands of gifts, been feat...

I’m excited about this week’s episode because I’m chatting with Michael Motylinski (aka island mike) from Wanderlust Bay Ministries all about How to Establish Boundaries with your Clients and Learning How to Say NO! Michael Motylinski is a former lawyer who made the career switch to be a professional officiant in the Caribbean and has married 2,000+ couples.  Visit Website: https://stthomaswe...

We are chatting with Magi Fisher from Magdalena Studios and The Artist Lawyer about how to Protect Your Business with Solid Contracts. It’s so important to have a solid contract to ensure your business is protected and Magi shares her advice inside of this episode. A little bit about Magi, she is a lawyer, educator, photographer, traveler, and entrepreneur. Her journey has taken her from photograp...

We are chatting with Julie Lindeman of Julie Lindeman Events about how to navigate postponement, rescheduling, and cancellations of wedding events. Julie Lindenman Events is a full-service wedding and event production company based in New York City and available worldwide.  Julie offers a boutique planning experience for clientele wanting a thoughtfully designed and highly personal event. &nb...

We are chatting with Christie Osborne about how to measure what matters most inside Google Analytics for the Busy Wedding Photographer. It’s much easier than you think and she has so many great tips and resources inside of this episode. A bit about christie, she is the owner of Mountainside Media , a company that helps event industry professionals brands develop scalable marketing strategies that...

We are chatting with Sara Dunn from Sara Does SEO all about how wedding photographers can blog for Google traffic. Sara Dunn is a wedding SEO consultant at SaraDoesSEO.com , and helps wedding planners, photographers, venues, florists, and more reach rockstar status on Google. Sara is a contributor to notable industry sites as Honeybook, Special Events, and WIPA. Visit Website: https://saradoesseo....

We are chatting with Amy Rizzuto from Amy Rizzuto Photography about the struggles of trying to balance motherhood and being a small business owner. Amy is wedding photographer based in New Jersey and has been photographing beautiful weddings over 9 years. She's a mother of two and runs her very successful wedding photography business from her home. It hasn't been easy but it's been so rewarding an...

We are chatting with Julie from Julie Paisley Photography all about how to Pivot your wedding photography business. A little bit about Julie, she is a highly sought after destination wedding and celebrity photographer. Her work has graced the pages of PEOPLE, Martha Stewart, BRIDES and she has been recognized as one of the top 100 photographers in the world. Julie is also one of the leading educat...

We are chatting with Julie and Courtney from Invision Events about why the high-end wedding planner is your secret weapon. Julie and Courtney share helpful advice, practical tips, and incredible insight on how to create and cultivate relationships that matter with high-end wedding planners. Julie and Courtney serve clients from coast to coast and are known for their refined and tailored aesthetic...

I’m excited about this week's episode because I’m chatting with Kendra Swalls about How to Use Email Marketing To Grow Your Business. Kendra Swalls  is a former elementary school teacher turned photographer and entrepreneur. She founded  Paisley Layne Photography  and is on a mission to help women not only launch their dream business but to show them all of the marketing and social...

We are chatting with Sam Jacobson from Ideaction Consulting all about the importance of taking the time to create custom wedding proposals. Sam explains why PDF guides are dead (seriously, delete every single one of yours!) and how by finding out the needs of your clients before you ever talk about pricing is going to help you book more clients. Sam and his wife Katy, specializing in consulting, m...

I’m excited about this week’s episode because I’m chatting with Kinsey Roberts from She Creates Business Podcast and asking her the hard question, will your market bear another wedding photographer? Kinsey is a wedding venue owner, educator and podcast host. She's the host of the long-running podcast She Creates Business , a Podcast for Wedding Pros and co-host of her newest project, The Venue Pod...

I’m excited about this week's episode because I’m chatting with Jennifer Charles and Kimberly Allen from Something Fabulous all about The Ins and Outs of Corporate Events. The timing could not be more perfect because with what’s going on in the wedding industry now, we all need to be thinking about different ways to expand our portfolios. Jennifer and Kimberly are the sister duo behind something f...

We are chatting with Alan Berg ! If you listened to this podcast you know that I love his book “ Why don’t they call me? ” And when I ran into Alan this past Nov. at the Knot Gala I had to ask him to be a guest on the show. Today we chat about some of the most common mistakes wedding photographers make when they receive a new inquiry and how to fix them now! Alan is one of the leading internationa...

We are chatting with Renee Dalo from Moxie Bright Events and Talk with Renee Dalo Podcast about how to strengthen your relationships with wedding planners. Renee Dalo is a boutique wedding planner located in sunny California! She’s been in the wedding industry for 12+ years and helps other wedding professionals with her online courses, resources, and her B2B podcast Talk with Renee Dalo. Visit Web...