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How To Film Weddings

John Bunn & Nick Miller

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How To Film Weddings is a wedding videography educational podcast hosted by John Bunn (John Bunn Films, Tulsa OK) and Nick Miller (Wild Oak Films, Wichita KS). John & Nick have learned a lot about what to do (and what not to do) as wedding film-makers. Our goal is to come along side wedding videographers and help them create better wedding films and succeed in business.
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How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, Give sets out to bring the voices of empowered and inspiring women forward to share their stories of stepping into leadership positions. We aspire to share what is possible and encourage more women to leap, striving for these board and c-suite positions themselves to change the path towards a more inclusive future. This podcast will share stories on how women lead and how their leadership opens the doors for the greater value of opportunities for others. By l ...
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It’s life and death. Conversations on living fully, aware of the presence of death. Death is part of life, so let’s talk about it. And enjoy the conversations. Different experiences, attitudes and understandings. all shared with our host and funeral celebrant, Timothy Giles
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When you get started as a wedding videographer you feel the need to film EVERYTHING. It takes filming a few weddings before you figure out what you actually will use in your edit. Eventually, some parts of the day become more important than others. In this week's episode, John and Nick share their thoughts on the importance level of certain parts o…
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While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of the largest sections of the workforce, Latina women make the least money of any demographic in the country; on average only being paid 62 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Marilyn Alverio fo…
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Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…
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Most wedding filmmakers don’t take the time to think about serving their clients or vendor network. In today’s episode we bring on Drew Coleman of Drew Coleman films to talk about how he went from starting his business, to now averaging over $7000 per wedding, all through having a humble heart, and serving. Drew took the time to ‘get in the room’ w…
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As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…
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In today’s episode, John is flying solo as he discusses how he builds relationships with wedding planners. Recently, John went from not knowing a luxury wedding planner in Georgia, to being her top referral. How did he do this? He breaks it all down in this week’s episode. Also, a huge shoutout to our sponsors this week Mediazilla, and The Creative…
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Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …
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It seems over the past few months Content Creators are popping up all over the place and many wedding videographers are a little worried that their jobs are in jeopardy. We view the idea of content creation as a way to shift and grow your business, not as something that will take away from what we do. In today's podcast John interviews Kenzie Sikes…
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Welcome to "You Asked," our short from podcast where we answer your questions. Today, Nick tackles the question: "What are the qualities that make someone successful as a wedding videographer over the long run?" Want to be a wedding videographer for the long haul? Make sure you incorporate these 4 things.…
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Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…
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Do you struggle with Instagram? This week we are joined by Instagram growth expert Brock Johnson to answer your questions! We cover everything from how to grow your following, to attracting the right buyers, to trends he is seeing in 2024 As a bonus, we have 10 Instagram prompts as a freebie at this link: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram/ Fo…
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Welcome to "You've Asked," our short-form podcast where we answer your questions. In today's episode Austin from Creative Cabana tackles the question, "How do I rank on Google without paid advertising?" Austin compares paid ads to organic SEO and which will work best for your business. Paid ads, like Google or Facebook, offer quick results if you'r…
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As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…
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In this week's podcast, John brings on educator Rachel Traxler to talk all about how she has grown her photography business, as well as her educational brand. She is the host of the Gold Biz Podcast (https://racheltraxler.com/goldbizpodcast) and helps wedding professionals learn the ins and outs of the business. She is a Photographer Turned Busines…
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In this episode of 'You Asked', Nick tackles the common question: "How can I become a better shooter?" Join us as we dive into five essential tips to enhance your shooting skills. Discover why manual control is crucial and how adjusting your shooting style can make your footage more dynamic and interesting. Don't miss out on our practical advice to…
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In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…
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Most of us try to sell to people in a way that would appeal to us. But the truth is, there are 4 different buyer types and you need to know what they are if you want to maximize your chances at selling them your services. Grab a notepad because if you take the info from this week’s episode with Sam Jacobson and apply it, it will change your busines…
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Welcome to "You Asked," our short form podcast where we answer your questions. Today's question: "why should I use a service to deliver my wedding films?" Our guest, Michael from MediaZilla, sheds light on this vital aspect. MediaZilla is our preferred platform for delivering wedding films due to its promise of lifetime access for our clients, even…
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Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…
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Schedule a 1-on-1 mentorship call with John or Nick: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mentorship Whether you like it or not, your contract is SO important to your brand. In this week’s episode we bring on our attorney Paige Hulse to talk through some very important things you should be thinking about when it comes to your contract, and your business. …
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Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, entrepreneurship is attainable for all women. Soon Hagerty knows more than most about what it takes to be a successful business owner and has made it her mission to support and mentor other women on thi…
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If you've been in the wedding game for any time at all you'll recognize certain trends get popular in this industry and hang around. We decided to go to our Instagram account and ask our audience what are some wedding day trends that you think (or maybe hope) are on the way out. In this episode we'll read what you think is on the way at and react. …
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Today’s You Asked question was submitted by Esteban Pallajo of Ahavah Media, “How Do You Handle Delivery Times of Your Wedding Films?” Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/surveyBy Nick Miller
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Investing in venture capital has historically been a men’s game, and the companies that receive funding reflect that. Less than 2% of venture funding is awarded to women-led companies, and that number has remained the same for many years. But as the pool of venture investors diversifies, we believe that number should grow. Tessa Flippin, Founder of…
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Most of us aimlessly use Instagram, without a plan to help our ideal couples easily reach out to us. This is an incredible tool, that if used correctly, can fill your calendar with ideal couples. The main problem is, most of us wedding filmmakers don’t …
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Today's You Asked question was submitted by Elijah from Two Eleven Weddings, "What Are Some Instagram Strategies for Getting New Clients?" Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/surveyBy Nick Miller
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Less than 2% of all venture funding every year goes to women-founded businesses. But while that number has not changed in recent years, the amount of women actively investing has increased significantly. Our mission at How Women Lead is to create opportunities and access for women investors to help increase the amount of funding for women in the ve…
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Most of us aimlessly use Instagram, without a plan to help our ideal couples and network become AWARE of who we are. This is an incredible tool, that if used correctly, can fill your calendar with ideal couples. The main problem is, most of us wedding f…
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As we progress in our careers, we better understand the importance of mentorship and coaching in our professional lives. Too often though, career coaching and professional development resources aren’t accessible to young professionals, whether it’s cost or time-prohibited. Ivoree Jordan and Myshell Gresham have started We Have Range to change that …
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Are you making big mistakes when it comes to networking using Instagram? Did you know the number one feature used on IG is the DM? Do you know how to not overdo it with potential clients, planners, photographers, and other vendors? In this week’s episod…
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Today's You Asked question was submitted by Brian Johnson, "What is the etiquette for 'tagging' vs. 'inviting collaborators' on instagram?" Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/surveyBy John Bunn and Nick Miller
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Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to support them become more diverse, we don’t necessarily see that trend change. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is here today to talk about the power of storytelling in venture capital …
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram How important is Instagram in 2024? Spoilers... we think it's pretty important. Love it or hate it the social media application is an essential tool for wedding professionals in 2024. In this episode John and Nick share their thoughts on how to use Inst…
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There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linke…
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Check out our signature course, The How To Film Weddings Course: https://howtofilmweddings.com/thecourse In today’s episode we bring on Lindsey Conklin from Le Rêve Films to talk about his Secret to Sales. Through the years, Lindsey and cherish have built not only one of the top wedding video brands on the planet, but they’ve cultivated relationshi…
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We have all learned rules around when our voices should and should not be heard; when it’s safe to speak up and moments when it’s too costly to use our voices. Anyone who carries a subordinated identity, particularly women, experience the expectation of silence baked into corporate policies and practices, while it goes unnoticed or misunderstood by…
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Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales ANNOUNCEMENT – The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars! Are you tired of wanting weddings that are more elevated than wht you are currently a part of? Can you not seem to get 'over the hump' and br…
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Register for our Secret to Sales Workshop: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales Today's You Asked question, "How much time a day should we spend on social media marketing and what would it involve?" was submitted by Greg Culhane of Culhane Films. Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey…
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Healthcare technologies continue to see innovation faster than ever before. But as technologies change to ideally improve healthcare for everyone, we cannot have the only minds in the space be white men. Michele Colucci is here today to talk about the shift towards more women getting involved in venture funding for healthcare technologies. This wee…
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Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales ANNOUNCEMENT - The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars! Are you tired of screwing up your consultation and discovery calls? Do you cringe every time you have to get on a call and sell your services…
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Society and business are slow to change. Without leaders using disruption to create positive change, we would likely never see improvements to our quality of life, both personally and professionally. But there is evidence that shows women are less likely to be disruptors, since we grow up hearing that being disruptive is a negative trait. Charlene …
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Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales ANNOUNCEMENT - The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars! Now that we know who it is we want to work with, we can start focusing completely on building a brand that attracts them to you. In today's e…
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Register for our Secret to Sales Workshop: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales Today’s You Asked question, "What are three key ways to maintain a healthy work/life balance?" was submitted by Nelson Santana of Santana Wedding Films. Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/surveyBy Nick Miller
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Climate change is at the top of many people’s minds as we experience more and more of its effects each year. Finding ways to reduce your carbon emissions and even achieve carbon neutrality is easier than ever as technologies advance and we create smarter systems to achieve our business goals without using as many natural resources. Cathleen Turner,…
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Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales ANNOUNCEMENT - The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars! Most of us spend A LOT of time working for couples we absolutely should NOT be working with. Why does this happen? Because we take whatever w…
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Healthcare is an industry that affects everyone, no matter your race, gender, and age. With every person needing healthcare access, having a diverse group of voices and minds both in clinics and in companies developing healthcare technologies is more important than ever. Andrea Henderson knows this and has made it her life’s mission to not only fin…
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