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
Our Goals for the Future: The Final Sip & Tell Episode of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the past year and setting big goals for 2025! In this final Sip & Tell episode, hosts Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster dive into their personal, business, and financial goals, share insights on scaling a wedding business, and discuss long-term strategies for financial freedom.
In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ 2024 reflections – lessons learned & business takeaways.
✅ Goal-setting strategies for wedding creatives: personal, business, and financial goals.
✅ How diversification & passive income create financial stability.
✅ Behind the scenes of corporate video work & real estate investments.
✅ Scaling a wedding business without burnout and finding the right balance.
✅ Big-picture career shifts & transitioning into education and coaching.
🚀 2025 is the year to take control of your business and financial future! Whether you’re looking to book more weddings, expand into corporate work, education, or passive income, or simply improve your work-life balance, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you level up your career.
🎧 Listen now and set yourself up for success in 2025!
Timestamps:
00:00 - 03:15 | Introduction
03:16 - 09:30 | Filming Weddings on New Year’s Eve: Is It Worth It?
09:31 - 14:50 | Reflecting on 2024 & Transitioning into 2025
14:51 - 20:45 | Setting Goals in Three Categories
20:46 - 26:30 | Financial Planning & Future Investments
26:31 - 32:15 | Business Goals for 2025: Weddings, Corporate, & Education
32:16 - 39:10 | Scaling Business & Finding the Right Support
39:11 - 44:20 | Personal Goals & Work-Life Balance
44:21 - 49:00 | Future Vision & Long-Term Goals
49:01 - 52:00 | Final Thoughts
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The Level Up Co. Resources:
- Wedding Planner Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle
- Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle
- 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
Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:
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🔗Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/
🔗Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/
💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/