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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

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.

Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey

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.

Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey

In this mini-episode of 'You Asked' Nick dives into a question about efficiency in time when it comes to editing a wedding teaser. How much time should you put into it? How important are teasers to your business? Nick gives his quick takes here.

Apply for our Mastermind Group: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind

On this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast we bring on Kaella and Brooke of String Lights Films. Kaella and Brooke were a part of our 2023 Mastermind class and they were totally bought in. They applied everything they learned and went from free weddings to charging over $5k in their first year of business! Get ready to be inspired with this incredible duo.

Join Mastermind: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind

Happy New Year! We wanted to kick 2024 off with an incredibly uplifting episode with none other than Aaron Daniel of Aaron Daniel Films. Aaron shares his artistic process to create deeper more meaningful films and much more. 

This week on the show John chats with Daniel Shackleford of Shackleford Films. Daniel shares his journey into the high-end luxury market, how he networks, the power of second shooting, and much more! 

We know we're right in the middle of the time of year when most wedding filmmakers are buried deep in our backlogs and editing non-stop to catch up, so this week on the podcast, Nick flies solo and shares some of his top tips to help you edit your films faster and more efficiently. Let's go! 

With 2024 nearly upon us, we want to get ahead of the game and start talking about our Instagram strategy for next year. What's been working for us, what hasn't worked, trends we're into, and strategies we're leaving behind in 2023...all this and much more on this week's episode! 

This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are taking you through the concept of sales funnels...from your first introduction to potential clients to booking the couples you want to work with, and more! 

Is it time to adjust your prices? How does your online presence influence your ideal clients? This week on the show John and Nick get into pricing strategies and market positioning. They explore the nuanced art of self-awareness, proactive decision-making, and more! Learn to play offense, leverage your relationships, and position yourself for success in 2024.

This week John chats with Holly Felts, a high-end photographer who started her career around the same time as John. They share their journey together, how they've referred each other, the mindset behind their brands, how to work luxury weddings, and more! 

Are the weddings that you film fulfilling for you creatively? This we on the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick are chatting about how to find and work with couples and weddings that you actually want to work with and not just couples that are paying you to be there.

Tomorrow (November 14th, 2023) is the last day to enroll in our new How To Film Weddings Course!

Check it out here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/thecourse

We're excited to welcome back another guest from across the pond, this week Richard Leng joins Nick to share his story, his passion for film, how he keeps his creative spark going, and much more! 

How do you create more authentic wedding films? This week on the show Nick flies solo for the long overdue return of Madeleine Burgett of Films by Madeleine. Madeleine shares how things have changed for her since she came on the show back in 2020, how she's prioritizing authentic moments, and how she incorporates that into her storytelling. 

We're going across the pond with this week's episode...via Zoom with special guests Vanessa and Ivo, the husband and wife photo and video duo that is absolutely crushing it in Europe. Vanessa and Ivo share their journey as filmmakers, working as a team, the industry in Europe, travelling internationally for weddings, and more! 

This week on the show Stanton Giles of Films by Stanton returns to chat with John and get vulnerable about why they film weddings, what the future holds, the hierarchy of needs and much more. 

This week on the podcast John chats with with Megan Edgemond of Salt Rock Studios. From her East Coast roots to making waves in the bustling creative community of Los Angeles, Megan shares her experiences, challenges, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

🎙 Episode Highlights:

• Megan's early inspirations and her love affair with the camera.
• The transition from music to wedding videography.
• The power of networking and building genuine relationships in the industry.
• Investing in oneself and the importance of continuous learning.
• Megan's insights into the luxury wedding market and her aspirations for the future.

🔗 Mentioned Links:

• How to Film Weddings Outsourcing
• Salt Rock Studios

📌 Connect with Megan Edgemond:

• Instagram: @SaltRock.Studios
• Website: Salt Rock Studios