LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast
Ready to take your wedding photography or filmmaking business from mainstream to luxury? We are on a mission to equip YOU with the information and resources you need to scale your business into the premiere and luxury markets, where you can successfully 2-3x your prices.
Every Tuesday we invite you to tune in on conversations with Kelley and Taylor, luxury wedding cinematographers and business coaches, as we teach you what we have learned over 22+ years of combined experience in the wedding industry.
Learn the ins and outs of the luxury market, how to align your brand within it, and become fully prepared to take your business from mainstream to luxury.
In a nutshell: this is the wedding filmmaking + photography podcast for creatives striving for MORE in their businesses.
The wedding industry can be a challenging place to build a career, and we are here to help.
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LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast
140: Growing From $2,500 to $10K Weddings in 9 Months
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Want to 4x your wedding prices in less than a year?
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Drew Coleman of Drew Coleman Films shares how he completely transformed his business in just nine months—going from $2,500 weddings to booking $10K+ weddings through strategic rebranding, networking, and mindset shifts.
Drew reveals how a planner’s branding feedback changed everything, why he invested in networking and relationships, and how he confidently raised his prices while still attracting high-end clients.
If you're a wedding photographer or videographer looking to scale your business, increase your prices, and book high-end weddings, this episode is packed with real-world strategies to help you grow.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How Drew went from filming $2,500 weddings to $10K+ in nine months
✔️ Why rebranding played a key role in his business transformation
✔️ How to confidently raise your prices and attract luxury clients
✔️ Why networking and vendor relationships are crucial to scaling up
✔️ The mindset shifts needed to transition into the high-end wedding market
✔️ How Drew booked his first five-figure wedding and what it taught him
✔️ Why luxury clients exist everywhere—no matter your location
💬 What’s your biggest challenge in scaling your wedding business?
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Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 15:00 | Drew Coleman’s Journey from Budget to Luxury
15:01 – 25:00 | The Power of Rebranding & Pricing Adjustments
25:01 – 35:00 | Networking & Building Industry Relationships
35:01 – 43:00 | Mindset Shifts & The Future of Drew Coleman Films
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- Wedding Planner Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle
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- Elevated Shot List: https://thelevelupco.com/elevated-shot-list
- The Luxury Framework Course: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework
- The Luxury Pricing Mini Course: https://thelevelupco.com/reset
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💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/