Wedding Community Podcast

A majority of us started our career as just a hobby. It was something we enjoyed doing, and before we know it people want to exchange money for our creativity.

This is based on a presentation I have been able to do a few times now. I am finally sharing it in podcast format with the wedding community!

If you are like me you started as a creative with no interests of running a business. Before you know it you are creating contracts, doing bookkeeping, and setting up a business bank account. For those who are just starting or have been going for a few years I wanted to share some insight that I think will save loads of time. Even those who have been grinding away for years or decades can learn some tricks and tips from this masterclass.

I hope you didn't see the word "video" and think this is an episode just for videographers. In fact I would say this episode is more important for non videographers. On this episode I sit down with Jaysin Osterkamp owner and lead filmmaker for NightOwls Media.

Some of the topics we cover: How Jaysin got started. Why he now has two brands. Why video is a necessity. How to get started with video. and loads more!

This episode's guest is...ME! I had the privilege to do a master class for ClickCon Nation last year. By the way I am speaking this year too! SHAMLESS PLUG I decided to take some pieces from my class and turn it into a podcast episode. This class was all about building hype for your clients. What is HYPE? To keep it simple we want our clients to be over the moon excited for the product we deliver them. I walk through our process from that first phone call to sending them the final product.

Hey Wedding Community! I set out with a goal of 10 episodes, once a week. I am happy to say I passed up that goal. So whats next for the podcast?

This week its just me (Travis) and I want to fill you in on what I see next for the podcast and help you can help chart the course!

For this episode I am joined by Josh Russell. He is an awesome photographer/filmmaker located in Wisconsin. What makes his wedding studio unique is his lighting style and his same day edits. We discuss how he leverages that to make a larger impact with his clients.

Follow Lucas @joshrussellweddings hello@joshrussellweddings.com

Sales, Sales, Sales. Its a word a lot of creatives don't like to use. We often think that our work will sale it self. While this might be true sometimes its often not enough. Today I am joined by Lucas Henrichs. Lucas is a master at sales. He's so good at it that when he does it you wouldn't even know he is selling something to you. We discuss the importance of being a guide for your wedding couples, how to hold their hands, and paint the picture of what makes you special. Follow Lucas @lucashenrichsevents lucas@lucashenrichsevents.com

This is one of my favorite episodes. Not only did I get to talk with the power couple EJ and Teri of Armor Video & Photo....but I also got to do it in Florida ☀️

In this episode we discuss what it was like for them to relocate their business from Illinois to Florida. How it changed their business. How the weddings changed. How they got started in another state. and more.

EJ and Teri's move did happen over night. It was something that took years of planning. The story of their move is an exciting one. You are in for a treat!

I titled this episode moving your business not just because they literally moved their business, but also because of how they are taking steps to move their business to the next level.

Learn more about their studio: Www.armorenterprises.com ej@armorenterprises.com

This week, Travis is joined by Brian Campell (Founder of photoflashdrive.com) Brian has a wealth of knowledge on how to market and brand your business.

We discuss things like gift giving, standing out from the crowd, surprising your clients, and more!

Want to talk with Brian? Reach out to him at bcampbell@pexagontech.com (Let him know Travis sent you for a special price on the Playbook. :)

In our Facebook Group (Shameless Plug) we ran a poll to see which social media platform wedding business owners need help with. To my surprise Pinterest pulled ahead in the race. So I thought it would only be fitting to find someone who is doing a great job using the platform. Introducing Katie Graham. Katie is a seasoned wedding photographer in NY. In this episode she shares why you should use the platform, how to use the platform, and more.

Are you a wedding business owner and in over your head when it comes to finances? Maybe you don't know how to prepare for taxes, how to invest your money, how to prepare for retirement, and more. This is a great episode for you. In this weeks episode I sit down with Michelle Smalenberger of FINANCIALDESIGNSTUDIO.com

For years Michelle has been a client of mind and then in 2020 I became a client of hers and I have to say it changed the way I look at money and my business.

! Every wedding business will benefit from this episode. Get your notebooks ready for this one!

Not very many officiants can pull off what Brad Hughes pulls off. Rev. Brad has performed over 300 wedding ceremony sand led over 200 per marital counseling sessions. What makes Brad different from all the other wedding officiants out there is the unique love story he brings to the ceremony.

On this episode we discuss the importance of dedicating time to your clients, how to handle inquires, get around the "what are your prices" question, and more! All wedding vendors can benefit from this episode and if your an officiant this one is a no brainer to listen to!

@rev.bradhughes lovestoryweddings.org

▶️Where did this music come from? soundstripe.grsm.io/BellaTiamo

▶️Whats in our bag? kit.com/trheberling/wedding-video

Today I am joined by my friend Josh Johns. Josh is our go to same day edit editor and it just happens to have a Dunk Tank Rental Service. A Same Day Edit is all about instant gratification and blowing the socks off of our clients. We discuss the how, why, when, and where of our same day edits and how you should be looking for quick and effective ways to impress your clients.

Check out Josh and all of his Dunk Tank shenanigans: @Jjohnsstudios Thedunktankco.com

This weeks episode gets a little "nerdy", but in a good way. Today I talk with my friend Matthew Sutherland with Matrimony Films. Our main topic this week is on live streaming wedding and adapting your business. Both Matt and I jumped into the world of wedding live streams in 2020 and are not looking back! We dive into why we are live streaming, how we are live streaming, and how you can adapt your business when the industry changes.

Follow Matt: @matrimonyfilms

The Wedding Community Podcast is excited to welcome Ken Murphy to our podcast. Ken started his business Amp Event Professionals at the age of 16. Ken goes above and beyond for every couple he books. On this episode we discuss what he is doing to WOW his clients, and the importance of going above and beyond for each client. We also get into how Ken runs his business of multipe DJ's.

Are you looking to step up your game or grow your team in 2021? This is the episode for you!

You can find Ken at: @AmpEventProfessionals, @djkenmurphy www.ampeventprofessionals.com

On this episode we are joined by Blair Woerfel with BW STUDIO EVENTS.

In many ways a planner holds the keys to the wedding kingdom. Often times they are the first vendor booked. How does a wedding vendor get on a planners "good side" and get referrals from them? We cover that topic and many others in this episode. @bwstudio_events and @bwstudio_health www.bwstudioevents.com

Welcome to the Wedding Community Podcast. This episode will be pretty casual. I (Travis Heberling) want to say hello and introduce myself and this podcast.

After 10 years in the wedding industry I have been able to meet some amazing wedding vendors. I want to share these people with you.

These vendors and friends have years of experience and are killing it in the wedding industry! The EDUCATION they can provide is priceless.

Those connections make for great COMMUNITY. Just like your connections do as well.

What brings this all together? It has to be the STORIES.

There are some amazing stories in our industry that are not being told. I want to help amplify them.

By sharing our stories we can learn and grow from each other.

So what topics can you expect to hear on the Wedding Community Podcast?

✔Social media ✔How to get referrals ✔How to become a go to expert in your area ✔Staying organized ✔How to prepare contracts ✔How to impress venues ✔Live Streaming ✔Preparing for taxes ✔Destination Weddings ✔Expanding your business ✔Getting along with other vendors ✔ and sooooo much more!