022: What I Learned From Planning My Own Wedding With Leslee Layton II How To Film Weddings Podcast

Should you just have an Instagram page? Should you buy a template? When should you upgrade to a full on branding update? We have you covered. In this week’s episode, Nick and John are diving into your website, and whether or not you are doing it right, based on the position you are in with your brand. You do not want to miss this one!

In this week’s episode we will literally walk through each kind of website you can have. Whether it be an Instagram page, a 1 page template, a multi-page template, or a full blown branding package from a professional company. Where you are in business plays a huge role in this, and you don’t want to be continually looking at other wedding videographer’s to determine what you should be doing. 

Join us, as we dive into week 3 of our series all about “Websites” 

Presented by The Creative Cabana: https://creativecabana.co/

💾 Download the Website checklist here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/website

Today's You Asked question, "What do I do when people react poorly to my prices?" was submitted by Bryson Kelsch of Bk Media.

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Are you missing it somewhere on your website? After reviewing literally hundreds of our student's websites, we have learned a thing or two about what most wedding filmmakers are doing WRONG on their website. So in this episode of our series all about "Websites" Nick and John are digging into the 10 most common mistakes we see on wedding videographer's websites.

Do you make any of these mistakes? Let us know in the comments! Also be sure to check out the sponsor of this series, The Creative Cabana (link below), and head over to our website to download a free checklist for your website so you can take action today. Are you enjoying this new series approach to the How To Film Weddings Podcast? Let us know in the comments below

Presented by the Creative Cabana:  https://creativecabana.co/

💾 Download The Website Checklist here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/website

Today’s ‘You Asked’ question is, "How much do you feel that a professional rebrand boosted your inquires, prices, and perception?" submitted by Joshua Jones from Yonder Film Co.

Today's question was answered by Austin from https://creativecabana.co/

Your Website is SO MUCH more important to your brand than you realize. It is literally the thing that if done wrong, could cost you THOUSANDS of dollars a year. But we have you covered! In this brand new series, John and Nick are diving deep into "Websites" and want to show you the exact steps they have taken to level up their websites the past few years, pushing them both into the 5 figure wedding video realm!

Your website is the thing that really shows your potential couples whether or not you are the right fit. What does your website say about your brand? We dive deep into it, in the BRAND NEW Series of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! Be sure to check it out, and drop a comment on what you think of this new podcast series! 

This episode is presented by the Creative Cabana - https://creativecabana.co/

💾 Download The Website Checklist here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/website

Today's 'You Asked' question is, "How Can I Connect with Vendors and Planners if I am New to Weddings?" submitted by Jeremy Schmidt.

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Are you stuck in a rut in your business? You definitely want to hear what Brandon Johnson of Nova Film Co has to say in today’s podcast. Today, John sits down with Brandon and talks about how he has grown past 50k followers on IG, but more importantly, his mindset on how to serve couples and show them what really matters. With a focus on taking care of couples, and their families, Brandon has grown a business that has pushed past the $10,000 per wedding film threshold. Which is kind of crazy, taking into consideration that he just started his business in 2020. If you are looking for a pick me up that will inspire you, and show you how to focus on your ideal couples, and serve them well, this episode is for you.

Website: https://novafilmco.com/ 
Social: https://instagram.com/novafilm.co 
Clothing brand: https://instagram.com/creativebeings

Today's You Asked question is, "If I could be really good at one thing that will profit my business, what would it be?" Submitted by Erick Adjanor from DelightStudio.

What do you think will help the most you profit the most in your business? Gear? Editing? Marketing? Networking? In this short episode, Nick shares his thoughts on the one thing that will help you profit the most over the long haul.

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In this week's podcast John spends some time with Jaired Sullivan of Wayward North Films & The Films We Make Podcast.

John interviews Jaired about this as a wedding filmmaker and growing educator. The guys talk about the 4 ways to become a better wedding filmmaker.

Sign up for the workshop: https://waywardnorth.myflodesk.com/babf

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/waywardnorth

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilms

Website - https://www.waywardnorthfilms.com/education

Today's You Asked question is, "How do you motivate yourself to edit with a backlog of films to make?" submitted by Zach Perry of Lemon Tree Video.

If you've experienced a big backlog, you know that it can feel like a crushing debt. In this mini podcast episode, Nick shares his thoughts on tackling the dreaded backlog. What kind of plan should be put into place and how do you edit efficiently? Hopefully this episode will help you get out of your backlog.

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