The Tale of Two Taylors and Quest for Work-Life Balance

Send us a textAdam makes his return to the show after a 4 episode hiatus. The guys give an update on their 2024 wedding season activities and Michael makes his prediction on the future of the wedding industry. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering

Send us a textJoin Michael in this solo episode as he delves into the evolving landscape of social media inquiries and explores the question: Is the traditional website obsolete? From strategies to expedite response times to the impact of price adjustments on his upcoming 2024 season, he navigates through various considerations. Reflecting on his 2023 performance, Michael also contemplates enhancements to his pricing strategy. Additionally, he shares candid insights on navigating economic uncertainties and their implications for fellow wedding videographers. Tune in for an insightful exploration of the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.Now enjoy this same episode description as if a pirate wrote it: Arr, me hearties! Set sail with Michael on this solo adventure as he navigates the treacherous waters of social media inquiries, pondering if the old website be sinkin' like a scurvy-ridden ship. From savvy ways to swashbuckle faster responses to the plunder of raising prices on his 2024 booty haul, he shares tales of his 2023 plunderings to chart a better course for his doubloons. But beware, me buckos, for Michael be watchin' the economic horizon with a weather eye, fearin' what it may mean for us wedding videographers. So hoist the Jolly Roger and join the crew for a lively yarn on the changing tides of the industry! This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering

Send us a textEver found yourself facing a mix-up that turned your workday into a juggling act? That's exactly what happened to Michael when two clients both named Taylor unwittingly put my editing queue order in disaray. In this behind-the-scenes look, he recounts the tale and share how he managed to keep his cool and client relationships intact, including navigating another couple's unexpected request for a bonus highlight reel. Discover the delicate dance of satisfying diverse client needs, like when a father of the bride asked for raw footage only—and how these experiences shape our business.Michael candidly discuss the quest for the seemingly mythical work-life balance, as he aims to transform my hectic schedule into a more manageable four-day workweek. He'll tell you about the strategic moves shaping his business's future, including a price increase and the decision to limit wedding bookings. Plus, hear how he gracefully handled a personal scheduling conflict without disappointing a client, thanks to Adam Bradley—who'll soon return to share his own videography tales. It's an episode full of real-life insights from the cutting room floor that you won't want to miss.Ps. AI wrote this description! This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering

Send us a textMichael checks in with a quick recap on some of his thoughts from the 2023 season. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering

Send us a textThe guys link up to discuss rehearsal dinners which quickly devolves into other topics, like drugs and inappropriate toasts and how much of that content makes the final cut. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering

Send us a textMichael and Adam link up again and chat about video vs audio podcasts, wedding retreats promising big returns, and how everyone has a course about something.The documentary that Michael references in this episode is called 112 Weddings by Doug Block.  This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering

Send us a textMichael and Adam link up after a few weeks to catch up and talk all about destination wedding videography.  This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering

Send us a textMichael drops in with an unbiased review of DJI's Ronin 4D cinema camera. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis   @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering

Send us a textMichael and Adam link up to discuss the origins of the WVS Podcast amongst other things.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis   @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering

Send us a textMichael and Adam link up to recap the highs and lows of the 2022 wedding season. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access.You can find us on Instagram!@weddingvideographyschool@aflatis @filmsaboutlove@michaelleering