LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast
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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
148: Burn the Boat: How Fully Committing Can Transform Your Wedding Business
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Are you holding yourself back in business by keeping a safety net?
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor and Kelly discuss the concept of "Burning the Boat"—eliminating your fallback plan so you can fully commit to scaling your wedding business.
From raising prices and going full-time to investing in education and mentorship, they break down how fully committing to success can lead to rapid business transformation.
If you’re a wedding photographer or filmmaker looking to scale your business, raise your prices, and build confidence in your services, this episode will give you the motivation and strategy you need.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ What "Burning the Boat" means for your wedding business growth
✔️ Why fully committing to high-end pricing is a game changer
✔️ How eliminating safety nets forces action & accountability
✔️ The power of paid education & mentorship in fast-tracking success
✔️ Why publicly committing to your business goals creates pressure to follow through
✔️ How joining a Mastermind program can provide structure & accountability
💬 Have you ever "burned the boat" in your business? What was your turning point?
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Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 15:00 | Real-Life Examples of Burning the Boat
15:01 – 22:00 | Investment & Accountability in Business Growth
22:01 – 26:00 | Final Thoughts
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