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019: Building a Seven Figure Business with Jordan Bunch II How To Film Weddings Podcast Feb 18, 2019

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Hold onto your Cowboy hats, we have another Texan on the Podcast today! Nick and John sit down with the man himself, Jordan Bunch, to catch up and talk about all of the things that he is doing these days.

Entrepreneurship runs through his veins. He is always building a new brand, or working on getting more business. This is the guy that started the Wedding Film Academy Podcast, and has had over 100 episodes of the show. He teaches in conferences all over the place, and has a passion for teaching others how to MAKE MONEY doing what you love. He has made the business side of running a business sexy again (he may even have a t-shirt that says "make business sexy again"). But in all seriousness, this dude is building an empire and it is quite inspiring to watch.

He started a boutique brand, Jordan Bunch Studios, which then grew into the massively profitable Lady Bird Studios shooting hundreds of weddings each year. His team continues to grow, and he is definitely aiming for the 7 figure mark in his business.

He's recently rebranded the Wedding Film Academy into Film Mavericks to reach a broader audience of filmmakers to make a bigger difference. He is focusing on creating photo & video content for businesses.

There is so much more going on with this guy, so grab yourself a cup of coffee, throw on the headphones and give this episode a listen.

Film Mavericks: https://bit.ly/2SKxruV Follow Film Mavericks on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2AsHqcW Ladybird Studios: https://bit.ly/2T3CUMI Follow Ladybird Studios on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Gwey86

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018: Not Following The Crowd with David Reynosa of Forestry Films II How To Film Weddings Podcast Feb 11, 2019

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Do you ever feel like you are just editing all of the time, you don't have any fresh ideas, and that your films suck? Yeah, we do that too. You're not alone. What it really comes down to, is that you have to make sure you don't get yourself stuck in a rut. You can't just look at what others are doing, and say "oh, I need to do it that way." We are so very excited to share with you our How To Film Weddings Podcast, where we sit down with David Reynosa of Forestry Films.

If you have been in the wedding film world for any amount of time at all, you've most likely heard of the epic work that is happening at Forestry Films. Today we chat about how David has built such a loyal following, and how he has continually pushed the limit with his creativity by not limiting himself. We talk about how he began shooting weddings, his long history with street magic (yep, you heard it from us!), and his passion for education and entrepreneurship. We may have gotten carried away a bit by goofing off and laughing, so you will have to forgive us a bit.

Such a great episode, and we are so humbled continually by these guests that are joining us for the show. Be sure to like and subscribe, leave a review, and most importantly, share this with someone who needs to hear it!

Check out David's Craft 5K Wedding Films Class Here: https://bit.ly/2SmQQBG Check out Forestry Films on Instagram Here: https://bit.ly/2WLAp0t Check out Forestry Films on the Web Here: https://bit.ly/2GxHJqE Check out Forestry Films on YouTube Here: https://bit.ly/2BnKPtR

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017: How Story Will Change Your Wedding Films with Patrick Moreau II How To Film Weddings Feb 04, 2019

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Not going to like, I (John) was a wee bit nervous to interview Patrick Moreau, from Muse Storytelling. To me, he is sort of a legend. Not only has the guy done so much for the wedding industry with tutorials, and story telling. But he has filmed some of the most incredible stories that the world has to offer. His company, StillMotion, began over a decade ago, and they literally changed the entire landscape for wedding filmmakers. He, and his crew were so far ahead of the curve, that they rather quickly were contacted by Canon to help them film tutorials for filmmakers. The films were driven by story. His crew was one of the first companies to do this. They opened up this whole new world (cue the Aladdin theme song) for people in our industry. Our eyes were open to the fact that you could literally have no boundaries when telling a story. I would catch myself watching his films and getting lost in the story. It wasn't just Uncle Fred with a camera and a big light. It was a production. A raw story, and it drew you in. You couldn't help but watch from beginning to end.

With their incredible passion for having no boundaries, and putting story first, their company exploded. Someone from the NFL saw one of their films, and hired them do a documentary on the Playoffs, then the Army vs Navy game hired them on a several hundred thousand dollar contract to product a documentary. This led to Patrick and the team winning an Emmy for their work, and SO MANY more opportunities.

After teaching so many courses on story, Patrick and his team created Muse Story Telling, and have broken down the exact science and psychology of telling a story. They taught courses and workshops around the world.

I owe a ton of my success to his work. I was so honored to get an hour of his time, and would love to hear what you think about this episode. A HUGE thank you to Patrick, and the Muse Story Telling team for letting us hear all of the things that are going on in your world.

Lastly, if you are enjoying this podcast, or our YouTube Channel, do us a favor and share it with your community. The life blood of this podcast is determined on whether or not our community is growing and helping more people So who do you know that needs to hear this? Can you share it with them?

Be sure to check out www.LearnStory.org ( http://bit.ly/2SjJQov )for their free training we talk about during the episode.

To follow Patrick, if you don't already here are some links below: Muse Storytelling's Website: http://bit.ly/2TsLvFp Follow Muse Storytelling on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2BgBa8H Follow Muse Storytelling on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SnowhO

Link to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher click here: http://bit.ly/2OD9puL Be sure to check out MusicBed, and their amazing membership program by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2QQwW0B Try out TubeBuddy the best tool to help grow your YouTube account: https://bit.ly/2DRHMfC

Follow John on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2 Follow Redeemed Productions on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tdwZop

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016: Stop Creating Boring Wedding Films with Matt Koza II How To Film Weddings Jan 28, 2019

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Have you ever watched a wedding film and just thought, "this is boring?" Everything is pretty, but there is just nothing special about it? Do you feel like you are in a rut when it comes to your shooting and editing? This just might be the podcast for you.

Nick and John sit down with Matt Koza, from Matt Koza Cinema (http://bit.ly/2HByhop) to talk about how he creates such visually stunning films. If you haven't had the chance to check out Matt's work, do so today and see exactly what we are talking about. He somehow grabs these super creative, and solid angles of things. His films are anything but boring.

In a time where we are all trying to create work to stand out, this guy is doing exactly that. The way he composes shots, the way he gets the light to hit the subject is truly art. We sit down and talk with Matt about how he is running his business, and how he has become so successful.

Once we dive in, we really get practical on how he shoots different parts of the day. From the bride and groom getting ready, to how he lights things, to the reception speeches (you have to listen to this part), we talk about it all. We can not wait to hear what you think about this episode of the How to Film Weddings Podcast!

To follow Matt, if you don't already here are some links below: Matt's Website: http://bit.ly/2HByhop Follow Matt on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2RPmsj2 Follow Matt on Instagram:http://bit.ly/2TiiBYu

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Follow Wild Oak Films on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2OD1EoL Follow Nick on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2PV9KxE

015: Gear, Matt's Music List and Beards with Matt Johnson II How To Film Weddings Jan 21, 2019

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We have to admit, the first time that Matt Johnson commented on one of our videos, we freaked out a little bit. The great and powerful Matt Johnson knew who we were, and liked what we were doing. Just goes to show how cool this guy is. Legitimately a friend within 5 minutes of meeting the guy. That's probably why so many people follow him these days.

Being able to sit down and chat with Matt was super helpful, and we hope it is for you too. We walk through so many things, including gear, his Music List, and of course, beards. Matt is a wealth of knowledge for sure. We had a hard time even giving this one a title because we talk about so many things. Advice for newbies, growing a following, and so much more. Why are you still reading this, get to listening!

To follow Matt, if you don't already here are some links below: Matt's Website with all of the things you need to know about him: https://bit.ly/2DlI79X Follow Matt on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2F7q32A Follow Matt on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HkmvyK See Matt's wedding films: https://bit.ly/2DlI79X

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014: Building a Business That Lasts II Rob Adams II How To Film Weddings Jan 14, 2019

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Do we have a treat for you this week! We are joined by wedding film making legend Rob Adams. This guy dropped so many nuggets of wisdom during this week's episode and we can't wait for you to hear it.

Rob Adams is based in the NYC / New Jersey area, but has traveled the world shooting weddings. His company focuses on luxury weddings, charging $10,000+ for his wedding films. Not only has he built a luxury brand, he has built one that lasts. But it took time. We break down just how long it has taken him to get here, and what he has done to do so. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

For those of you that don't know Rob, we are so excited to introduce you to him. From his classes on Creative Live, to educating wedding filmmakers around the world, this guy has built a business that has lasted for more than two decades. We get down to the details of how he is getting these weddings, maintaining relationships with high end wedding planners, and sustaining this high end product for such a long time.

We also dive into what he is up to now, how has built a 6 figure business that has continued to grow, and helpful advice for people in the wedding film making world. Grab your ear buds and enjoy this episode!

Rob's Wedding Editing Course "The Dreaded Edit" - http://bit.ly/2STaoda

For more on Rob Adams: Instagram - http://bit.ly/2Cl046A Website - http://bit.ly/2Rm971q Facebook - http://bit.ly/2M7fP5B

013: The Future of Wedding Film School II Scott McKenna II How To Film Weddings Jan 07, 2019

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Wedding Film School. We all owe a lot to WFS for helping teach the Wedding Videographer's community so much with tutorials, behind the scenes, and gear reviews. Recently, Kraig Adams has handed off the baton to Scott McKenna. Scott has his own brand, and now is helping guide the Wedding Film School community as well.

What are the plans for Wedding Film School moving into the future? What can we expect to see? Nick and John sit down with Scott to talk through all of the details. Not to mention, we chat about being present daily, staying in front of your customer, and how his life has changed since starting his own YouTube channel.

Be sure to check out Scott's Channel here: http://bit.ly/2C0IdBQ Check out the Wedding Film School Channel here: http://bit.ly/2zOsg0G

Bonus Episode 001: Five Ways to Improve Your Wedding Video Business II How To Film Weddings Dec 24, 2018

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Are you just letting 2019 happen without creating a plan or a strategy? Are you looking at your numbers? Do you know how many weddings you need to book in order to sustain the lifestyle you are living? Most of us just wander around and wonder why we aren't getting any traction. Let's change that in 2019. Let's get intentional about serving our couples. Let's get intentional about serving other vendors in the wedding industry.

It is time for our very first BONUS EPISODE of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. It's Christmas Eve, so we figured we'd give you all the gift of hearing Nick and John talk about 5 ways to improve your business in 2019. Tune in and hear some practical ways to grow your business in 2019. We all need to improve our business, so listen in on some ways you could improve yours.

We break down 5 simple things to start doing in 2019 to improve your wedding videography business. A huge thank you to everyone who is listening. We truly appreciate all of you who are listening in! Do us a favor and share this with someone that needs it!

012: No More 'Where's My Video' Emails II How To Film Weddings Dec 17, 2018

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We've all been there before. In the middle of editing a wedding, only to get an annoying email from a bride who had their wedding 2 or 3 weeks ago. We all know the email "Where's my video? It has been 3 weeks already?!" Instead of working on the wedding you need to be working on, you now have to go and send an email back to the bride telling her that everything is okay, and she will be getting her video soon enough!

We see it in the wedding forums so often. People frustrated at the bride for emailing them. Wait a sec, that is your fault. And we can explain why. What if there was a better way than this? Honestly, if you have gotten this email, you haven't done your job. Yep. Plain and simple, you should have done a better job.

Nick and John walk through EXACTLY what they each do from the time they book a couple for their wedding video, all the way through delivering their product. This back and forth conversation should help you see different approaches on what you could do for your business. Not only will you be saving time, but you will be building a better rapport with your couples. Because after all, they are your customer. Why wouldn't you make sure to communicate better with them?

Tune in to this episode of the How to Film Weddings Podcast to help your wedding business grow! We are pumped to hear your thoughts on this. Let us know in the comments below! As always, thank you for tuning in to the How to Film Weddings Podcast.

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011: Musicbed CEO, Building a Business That Cares II Daniel McCarthy II How To Film Weddings Dec 10, 2018

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Little did we know that when we reached out to Musicbed that we'd get to chat with their CEO and Founder, Daniel McCarthy. Both Nick and John have used Musicbed for years, and have been blown away with their customer service, quality of product, and overall brand.

We wanted to pick his brain about the brand new memberships program they offer, as well as how he turned his business from an idea, to a company generating millions of dollars with over 50 employees. How do they grow, yet still keep those core values?

We can learn a lot from Musicbed when it comes to customer service, keeping your mission in front of you, providing a ridiculously good product, and building a brand. We were both surprised at how much wisdom Daniel dropped on us during the podcast. Be sure to check out MusicBed, and their amazing membership program by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2qSC97o

We can't wait to have you check out this episode of the How to Film Weddings Podcast.

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