005 Using Social Media to Pivot During a Pandemic with Apt B Photography

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Chad Jeffers, guitarist for Keith Urban, Kenny Loggins, and for the last 13 years - Carrie Underwood, takes us behind the scenes of the live music industry.  Chad talks about what it is like performing with country music legends to some of the world's largest audiences, and he gives performance tips and strategies on how to create impact on stage to tens of thousands of show goers. We also talk about many details and people it takes to create the final 5 Star experience of a massive tour like Cry Pretty.  From Stage building, to music, to choreography, rehearsal, set up, and tear down, lighting, video, catering, you name it and it travels on tour with the artist.  Take a look at what it takes to create an experience that entertains millions. Purchase Chad Jeffers' book: 25 Notes For The Successful Musician Here https://www.amazon.com/25-Notes-Successful-Musician-Ultimate/dp/0615332056/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=25+notes+for+the+successful+musician&qid=1609905920&sr=8-1 Chad's Course Backstage Notes: https://backstage-notes1.teachable.com/p/backstage-notes    

Here is my 2020 wrap up and a look into 2021   There is a segment in the podcast from Bee Evans' Tear Out The Tags podcast.  Here is a link to the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/29-christmasoverwhelm/id1540639849?i=1000503431489

This episode is a special Christmas interview with Santa.  Here at The 5 Star Experience Show, I wanted to create a fun experience for those children that may not have been able to have the traditional Santa / Christmas experience this year due to the pandemic.  This is a fun ten minutes.  I hope that you enjoy!  Please share with your friends and family with small children.

In this Christmas themed episode, I sit down with Jim Daly who is Santa 3 months out of the year.  We talk about the joy and magic of playing Santa and go into the business of it as well. www.jimdalyentertainer.com  

Dive into the incredible stories behind JVI Secret Garden's Christmas Experience in Nashville, TN.  Owner Derek Johnson tells the stories of how the experience has developed over the past 12 years along with with great business tips that he has picked up along his 24 years in business.  This is a great holiday episode, so grab your hot chocolate or egg nog and enjoy this fun episode. [We recommend spiking those drinks because, it is 2020 after all and we've made it to the holidays!] Check out photos of the Christmas Experience here: https://www.facebook.com/jvisecretgardens https://jvisecretgardens.com/  

Courtney Wisely, owner of Rescue My Maid Service talks about how she pivoted during COVID and now helps business owners create systems and automate tasks in their business. To sign up for the Tech Foundations and Tools Course: https://courtney-s-school-6e36.thinkific.com/courses/tech-foundations-and-tools Course is on an early bird special sale right now for $397 (normally $597) To join the "Automate Your Freedom" Facebook group: https://forms.clickup.com/f/161gt-4704/3L0QQYENREAFZBLSK5 Your Subscriber Special: FB group will be half off for the first month ($50 instead of $100)

Wendy Norman from Apt B Photography in Savannah, GA shares how she pivoted her wedding photography business during Covid and is now having her best year ever!  She is an Instagram and social media genius and gives us a step by step guide to how to show up on our business pages in a way that creates authentic connection with our followers.  Over 75% of her couples find her on Instagram and it is the #1 lead generator for her photography business.  This is a can't miss episode for growing your audience! Follow Wendy on Instagram @aptphoto | https://www.instagram.com/aptbphoto/?hl=en Check out her website here: https://aptbphoto.com/

Ashley Sutterfield owner of The Local Table food tours and The Gathering Table experience sheds light on how to create connection and community no matter where you are.  How can creating solid connections and community help your business? https://www.thelocaltablenwa.com/ [email protected]

Brandee Gaar from Blush Events talks about how she grew her event company by 40% during Covid by meeting her customers where they are.  She also goes through her best strategies for handling growth and scaling your company successfully. Brandee is the host of the She Who Dares podcast https://brandeegaar.com/ To join the waitlist for her mastermind 'The Studio' launching in January 2021 click here: https://brandeegaar.com/studiowaitlist?fbclid=IwAR0L3SzIHmVSsMg8cAp_6xilpjUzPHaUGfFv__wO1LBBRhWfV-O4Ug1M4d8 To join her Reels Mini Course starting on Black Friday click here: https://brandeegaar.com/reelplan?fbclid=IwAR33DfyehxJus0PcXQYrSOhBjMDSrkJEv5nYKzIN-sOGHx2IBOC6hcTqyQs