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How To Film Weddings389. Creating Space for CreatvityJoin the Mastermind Waitlist: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind Creativity will often fill the space that you give it. When you don't have time for creativity you tend to be less creative. Your edits won't be as fulfilling. You'll often feel like the work you are creating is a little... blah. On the flip side, when you spend time focusing on being creative you'll end up being more fulfilled in what you do. In this week's episode John and Nick share how they've lately. made space for creativity and how it has impacted their lives and...2025-01-1348 min
How To Film Weddings386. John’s SECRETS to 6 Figures of bookings in 2025Join our Mastermind Waitlist here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind If you haven’t noticed, John has been going extra hard on rejuvenating the John Bunn Films brand, especially on Instagram. Within the last 100 days he has booked right at 6 figures of weddings for 2025. In today’s episode, he’s holding nothing back, and talking through everything from his mindset, to his actual strategy to getting more people to say YES in 2025. Are you struggling to book weddings in 2025? Are you trying to figure out how to get people to say YES? This episode is for you. We...2024-12-3050 min
How To Film Weddings358. How Important is Filming ______ on a Wedding Day?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 of the wedding day, based on their needs as a wedding filmmaker.2024-07-2954 minHow To Film Weddings346. The LEGAL side of your business with Paige Hulse Law // How To Film Weddings 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. We wish it wouldn’t happen, but if you find yourself in a lawsuit, you want to make sure your contract is solid. We walk through some really important thin...2024-06-0356 minHow To Film Weddings339. Instagram is the Best for Networking - Instagram is the Best Part 2 // How To Film WeddingsDownload 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 episode, John and Nick walk through how to Network Using Instagram. Instagram is quite possibly the best tool on the market for wedding filmmakers to connect and network. If you are not using IG to build your business in 2...2024-05-0639 minHow To Film Weddings337. How Important is Instagram in 2024 // How To Film Weddings 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 Instagram and where they see people getting it wrong. 2024-04-2939 minHow To Film Weddings335. John's $30K Booking Breakdown - Secret to Sales Part 4 // How To Film WeddingsCheck 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 break into a differnt market? That seems to be where a lot of people are in their businesses and we are here for you. In this week's eposde John breaks down how he was...2024-04-1550 minHow To Film WeddingsHow To ATTRACT Our Ideal Buyers - Secret To Sales Part 2 // How To Film WeddingsCheck 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 episode, John and Nick break down how you can go about attracting your ideal buyers to your brand. Are you tired of getting this question on your inquiry: "Hey what are your prices?" .... Yeah, w...2024-04-0133 minHow To Film Weddings321. What Does Your Website Say About Your Brand? // How To Film WeddingsYour Website is SO MUCH more important to your brand than you realize. It is literally the thing that if done wrong, could cost you THOUSANDS of dollars a year. But we have you covered! In this brand new series, John and Nick are diving deep into "Websites" and want to show you the exact steps they have taken to level up their websites the past few years, pushing them both into the 5 figure wedding video realm! Your website is the thing that really shows your potential couples whether or not you are the right fit. What...2024-02-2636 minHow To Film Weddings315. Why You Aren't Hitting Your Goals // How To Film Weddings“You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” If all you are doing is setting goals, you will NEVER achieve them. In this week’s episode, John and Nick walk through the mindset you really need to have when it comes to creating small disciplines you can repeat with consistency every single day. Have you already quit on your goals for 2024? It is probably because you haven’t set up the right systems. Check out our mastermind group: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind Notable Quotes fro...2024-02-0538 minHow To Film Weddings309. Getting Ready for 2024 // How To Film WeddingsIt's the beginning of another year and John and Nick are here to help. If we aren't careful, the year can make the plan for us, rather than us planning the year. In this episode the guys share their tips for getting the most out of this year by looking back at 2023.2024-01-1540 minHow To Film Weddings307. Mastermind by HTFW // How To Film WeddingsIn this week’s episode, we break down Mastermind by How To Film Weddings. A 12 month program designed to take wedding filmmakers to the next level. John and Nick talk through the 4 components to mastermind, and bring on current students and mastermind alumni to share their experiences. Be notified when enrollment for mastermind opens: https://bit.ly/45ztZ702024-01-081h 12How To Film WeddingsHow To Master the Sales Funnel: From Awareness to BookingsThis week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are taking you through the concept of sales funnels...from your first introduction to potential clients to booking the couples you want to work with, and more! 2023-12-0440 minHow To Film WeddingsShould You Lower Your Prices?Is it time to adjust your prices? How does your online presence influence your ideal clients? This week on the show John and Nick get into pricing strategies and market positioning. They explore the nuanced art of self-awareness, proactive decision-making, and more! Learn to play offense, leverage your relationships, and position yourself for success in 2024. 2023-11-2742 minHow To Film WeddingsHow To Work With Your Ideal CouplesAre the weddings that you film fulfilling for you creatively? This we on the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick are chatting about how to find and work with couples and weddings that you actually want to work with and not just couples that are paying you to be there. Tomorrow (November 14th, 2023) is the last day to enroll in our new How To Film Weddings Course! Check it out here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/thecourse2023-11-1336 minHow To Film WeddingsTransitioning to Nostalgic Luxury Weddings w/ John Bunn & WedditorWe're doing things a little differently on this week's episode of the How To FIlm Weddings Podcast. This week on the show Sara Judd and Yasmine Cherif fo Wedditor flip the tables on John and ask him about how his business has changed and shifted over the last few years as he has entered into a market that he calls "Nostalgic Luxury", what it's like to work as a creative team, burn out, working with an editor, and much more. 2023-10-091h 05How To Film WeddingsFinding Clients That Like YOUR Style w/ Salt & Pine FilmsIn a world full of copy and paste styles, Paola & Jesse Manfra of Salt & Pine Films lean into finding couples that want to book them because of their style. This week on the show John and Nick sit down with the husband and wife team to find out more about the journey, branding, and how too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing. 2023-09-181h 03How To Film WeddingsTaking Your Color Grading to the Next LevelThis week John and Nick are nerding out on all things color grading...we're talking about the theory behind your color grade, practical tips to improving your color and 6 tips to take it all to the next level. We are also super pumped to announce our new lut pack that we've created with Gamut! Check it out here: howtofilmweddings.com/luts2023-08-2853 minHow To Film WeddingsThe Power of CommunityYou need more friends...specifically other wedding filmmaker friends. In this episode, John and Nick get into the power of networking for business growth. They share humorous behind-the-scenes moments, emphasizing the need for continuous evolution in business. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to expand your connections, eager to gain insights from top professionals, or just seeking a good laugh, this episode is a must-listen. Plus, discover exclusive perks for the How to Film Weddings community and how you can be a part of it. Join the journey to elevate your business and networking game! Don't miss out...2023-08-1432 minHow To Film WeddingsShould Wedding Filmmakers Join Threads?What the heck is Threads and should I be using it for my wedding video business? 100 Million new users is enticing but do you really need another social media platform to keep up with? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick share their experience with the new Twitter copycat and what they think about the new platform as a tool for marketing your business.2023-07-1839 minHow To Film Weddings5 Ways To Make 2024 Your Best Year EverHalf of 2023 is in the books...how has it gone so far? How are your bookings looking for next year? In this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are sharing 5 things you can start right now that will make sure that 2024 is your most successful year ever. We're talking business strategy, pricing, understanding your market, and much, much more! 2023-06-2638 minHow To Film WeddingsStop Trying To Do Everything! Why You Should Be Outsourcing Parts of Your Life & BusinessWe've all been there...you're wearing all the hats in your wedding video business. Filming, editing, marketing, social media, blogs, web design, taxes, payroll, and the list goes on and on forever. In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick share their journeys in their business that have led them to outsource the parts of their business that they don't have time for or just the parts they don't love. Get ready to get some of your life back with some tips and tricks on how you can better utilize the finite amount...2023-06-1943 minHow To Film WeddingsHow High Quality Music Elevates Your Films w/ Musicbed CEO Daniel McCarthyIf you listened to this podcast for even the shortest amount of time you know how much we love Musicbed, we used them long before they started sponsoring the podcast and it's one of the top recommendations we make week after week. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick sit down in person with Daniel McCarthy at Musicbed HQ in Ft. Worth, TX to learn more about the Musicbed story, its future, and how AI is (or isn't) taking over the world. 2023-05-3046 minHow To Film WeddingsFinding Your Super Power & Building Deeper Connections w/ BLNK FilmsThis week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick sit down (literally) with Kathryn Majic of BLNK Films for a candid discussion about the unique human element behind successful wedding filmmakers and the significance of staying true to oneself. Kathryn shares her journey and the importance of leaning into your strengths to create standout work in the wedding film industry. Explore the intimate and sometimes overlooked aspects of the industry that connect us on a deeper level. Listen as Kathryn talks about her experience in the industry, the reasons she admires her peers, and...2023-05-2335 minHow To Film WeddingsBuilding Packages That SellWhat do your wedding packages look like? Do you call them collections? Investments? Do you just send over a PDF, cross your fingers, and hope for the best? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick share everything they've learned to help you build packages that sell. Today is the last day to join the Complete Wedding Videography Course, join here: www.completeweddingvideography.com2023-05-1551 minHow To Film Weddings271. Book More Weddings // How To Film WeddingsWe've heard in our community that there are quite a few wedding videographers that feel like their bookings have been slower than normal, so John and Nick are here to share some of our best tips and tricks to book more weddings! Want to go deeper? Our newly updated course is available now! Learn more at completeweddingvideography.com 2023-05-081h 03How To Film WeddingsHow To Film A CeremonyWelcome back to another episode of How to Film Weddings! Today, John and Nick are breaking down arguably THE MOST IMPORTANT part of the wedding day...filming the ceremony. In this episode, we'll be discussing everything from camera placement, framing, audio, and even some tips for people who solo shoot! We'll also be sharing our tips and tricks for capturing those intimate moments that make the ceremony so special. Let's get into it... The Complete Wedding Videography Course opens next week! Make sure you check it out and grab a free section of the course here: https...2023-05-0137 minHow To Film WeddingsShould you pay for the new Instagram verification?Instagram just rolled out a new paid verification program...is it worth $15/month for a blue checkmark? This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick share the details of the new verification program, what the process was like for them to get verified, and whether or not it's a good decision for wedding videographers. 2023-04-1037 minHow To Film Weddings266. Creating Deeper Wedding Films with Cine Garden Film Co. // How To Film WeddingsIf you've ever felt like you're just scratching the surface and not telling deep enough stories in your wedding films, then this episode is for you! This week John and Nick sit down with Adalenne and Rob of Cine Garden Film Co. They share their journey getting started and the fear they shared leaving their full-time careers, how they use story sessions to get deep with their couples, and how they dig deeper than most filmmakers during the inquiry process. 2023-04-0359 minHow To Film WeddingsFinding Your Inner Creativity with Stanton GilesThis week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast we're thrilled to have the incredibly talented Stanton Giles joining us on the show. In this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of finding your inner creativity as a filmmaker and exploring the different ways you can tap into it to create truly unique wedding films. John and Nick will be picking Stanton's brain on his creative process and discussing the ways they find inspiration when filming weddings. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to take their filmmaking skills to the next level and create truly creative wedding films. 2023-03-0659 minHow To Film WeddingsThe Truth About the Luxury Wedding Market with The Level Up CoIf you've been in the wedding film industry for any length of time you've probably set your sights on working in the high-end luxury market. This week John and Nick chat with Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster of The Level Up Co. Taylor and Kelley are all about helping filmmakers level up their businesses and their craft, so they can make more and work less. LEVEL UP gives aspiring filmmakers every tool needed to confidently enter the luxury market. Learn the ins and outs of the luxury market, how to align your brand within it, and become fully prepared...2023-02-2049 minHow To Film Weddings259. How To Spend Less Time Editing - Wedding Posthouse // How To Film WeddingsRaise your hand if you want to learn how to spend less time editing! ✋ If that's you then we have the perfect episode for you this week. John and Nick welcome Brady Huf, wedding filmmaker, and owner of Wedding Posthouse to the show this week to share his journey as a filmmaker and talk about his new sponsorship deal with How To Film Weddings. 2023-02-1345 minHow To Film Weddings257. SH!T Just Got Real! // How To Film WeddingsToday is the last day to join Mastermind 2023 and in this episode, we're getting real and vulnerable. This week has been truly eye-opening for us and really shed some light on the true status of the wedding filmmaking industry. John and Nick share their hearts and some advice on what you should do if you're struggling right now, how to make it through difficult times, and what it looks like for small business owners right now. 2023-01-3040 minHow To Film WeddingsWhy You Need Accountability In Your BusinessLet's face it...being a wedding filmmaker can be a very lonely role. You're probably wearing all the hats in your business, shooting, editing, marketing, and accounting, at the end of the day it feels like you're the only one in the world that's doing what you're doing. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick are sharing why you need accountability in your business and how you can find your tribe of people to help keep you accountable so you can reach the goals you've set for your wedding video business. 2023-01-2342 min
How To Film Weddings5 Things You Should Be Doing In 2023It's officially 2023! For our first episode of the year, John and Nick are talking about the top 5 things you should be doing in 2023 to up your game and to make sure you're ready for real healthy growth this year. So if you're ready to make 2023 your best year yet, make sure to tune in to this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast. You won't want to miss it!2023-01-0234 minHow To Film WeddingsFinding Your Ideal Client with Alex AdkinsWelcome back to the How to Film Weddings podcast. In this episode, we're joined by special guest Alex Adkins of Alex Adkins Creative, one of our current Mastermind students, to talk about his journey of getting started in wedding videography. John and Nick will be asking Alex about how he got into the business, the challenges he's faced, and how he's grown his company in just a few short years. They'll also discuss the importance of finding your ideal clients and how to build lasting relationships with them. Whether you're just starting out in the...2022-12-2655 min
How To Film Weddings251. Saying Yes To Opportunity with Modern Love Productions // How To Film WeddingsWelcome back to the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This week John and Nick are joined by Osiris & Michele of Modern Love Productions in Miami, FL. They share their unique, edgy but luxurious style and how they have gone from the $2-3k range to booking their first $10k wedding! They share their view on networking, and how saying yes to opportunities has helped grow their business. 2022-12-1952 min
How To Film WeddingsWhy Presentation Matters For Your BrandHow is your brand perceived by potential couples looking at your website and social media? In this week's episode of the How To Film Wedding podcast, John and Nick share their thoughts on why presentation matters for your brand. We're talking about everything from how your website is laid out to the tone that you use in your communications, John and Nick share their best practices for showing off your personality and putting your brand in the best possible light. 2022-12-0545 min
How To Film WeddingsIt's Time To Raise Your PricesIt's that time of year again, you're wrapping up your year and starting to look forward to 2023. How much money do you want to make in 2023? How many weddings do you want to shoot? In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are talking all about when and how you should raise your prices, how to value your work, how to get better, and much, much more. Today is your last chance to get into the Complete Wedding Videography Course, if you want to take your business to the next level i...2022-11-2138 minHow To Film WeddingsThe Cost of Not KnowingWhat's something you've done lately that's going to help future you? In this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast, John and Nick are breaking down all the benefits of investing in yourself and setting yourself up for future success...one of the best ways (we're a little biased) to invest in yourself is The Complete Wedding Videography which opens today at 12PM Central! Learn more here: http://completeweddingvideography.com/ 2022-11-1439 min
How To Film Weddings245. How To Raise Your Prices from $400 to $7000 with Lydia Stuemke // How To Film WeddingsHow much did you charge for your first wedding? How much are you charging now? We hope the difference between those two answers is huge, if not, this episode is for you! This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick interview Lydia Stuemke as she shares her journey starting at $400 and how she raised her prices all the way up to $7000 using the power of networking and education! Lydia also shares her experience growing her business using The Complete Wedding Videography Course which is available on November 14th! Sign up to be on the waitlist...2022-11-0734 minHow To Film WeddingsVenture Workshop LIVE Q&A Part 2We're back with part 2 of our live Q&A from this year's Venture Workshop! If you missed part 1 make sure you go back to last week's episode! We took questions from the attendees with an amazing line-up of guests including White In Revery, Stanton Giles, Matt Johnson, David Reynosa, Kathryn Majic, and of course our very own John Bunn and Nick Miller. 2022-10-3133 min
How To Film WeddingsVenture Workshop Live Q&A Part 1Our annual tradition continues! We were super pumped to be back at the Venture Workshop this year to host another live podcast recording where we took questions from the attendees with an amazing line-up of guests including White In Revery, Stanton Giles, Matt Johnson, David Reynosa, Kathryn Majic, and of course our very own John Bunn and Nick Miller. Make sure you check back next week for part 2!2022-10-2433 min
How To Film Weddings5 Ways To Level-Up Your Color GradingLet's talk about color...it's arguably one of the most talked about aspects of wedding filmmaking. Color science, color spaces, LUTs, and more all go into creating a look that represents your brand and the type of client that you're looking to serve. In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick share 5 aspects of the color world that can level up your films.2022-10-1050 min
How To Film Weddings239. How To Save Time In Your Business || How To Film WeddingsRunning a wedding video company means your probably wearing a lot of different hats...shooting, editing, marketing, accounting, and the list goes on and on. In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick share the workflow systems that they use to keep everything organized and how they save themselves from doing the same repetitive tasks over and over again. What tips and tricks have you used to help automate your workflows and save time in your business? Interested in some exclusive HTFW content? We're super pumped to announce HTFW+, wi...2022-09-2625 min
How To Film WeddingsThe Biggest Thing Wedding Filmmakers Are MissingWe're doing live wedding film reviews on YouTube! Have a wedding film you want us to review? Submit it here: howtofilmweddings.com/filmreview This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are breaking down why most wedding filmmakers are missing out on the chance to invest heavily in themselves and their education. We get it...running a business is really really hard, and it's easy to fall into the trap of just doing what you need to do to get by...but if you really want to grow you have to be willing t...2022-09-1933 min
How To Film WeddingsThe How To Film Weddings StoryThis week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick take a walk down memory lane and share the origin stories of How To Film Weddings. We've added a lot of new listeners recently, new members in our Facebook group, and followers on social media so we wanted to take an episode to share how this whole crazy idea got started, where we are now, and a little about what the future may hold for How To Film Weddings. 2022-09-1259 min
How To Film WeddingsWhat To Do If You Are Low On BookingsAre you happy with the number of weddings you have booked for 2023? We've seen wedding videographers start to stress out about the state of the economy and how that might be impacting their bookings for next year. On this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick breakdown their thought process when it comes to periods of low or slow bookings, some best practices to make sure that you are booking successfully, networking with the right people for referrals, pricing yourself correctly in your market, and much more. 2022-08-2247 min
How To Film WeddingsCreating A Business That Makes You HappyAt the end of the day after all the shooting, editing, marketing, admin, and everything else that comes with running your business, how do you feel? Are you happy with where your business is? Are you happy with the type of weddings you shoot or the clients that you work with? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick are finally back at their offices at the same time to sit down together to record a podcast. This week they're breaking down how their businesses have changed and the different things that they have done...2022-08-0841 min
How To Film WeddingsTelling Better Stories with Hello Tomorrow Films || How To Film WeddingsDo you struggle finding story in your wedding films? Do you sometimes feel like you get in a rut and all of your films feel the same? Most wedding filmmakers are not thinking about the actual story when working with couples. In today’s episode, John and Nick sit down with Erin and Maclean from Hello Tomorrow Films to discuss the science behind story, and how they have used it over the past 16 years to create narrative films that touch people at their core, and it has allowed them to charge more than the average filmmaker. ...2022-05-0941 min
How To Film WeddingsLIVE in Denver with John and Nick || How To Film WeddingsWe're shaking things up a bit on this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. This week John and Nick record a live episode in Denver, CO at the 2022 Mastermind VIP retreat. John and Nick answer questions from the attendees that range from how to wow your couples leading up to the wedding, what you should do right after you film a wedding, and much more. Blake the editor/producer also joins in on this episode to help answer some questions! Get ready to change your business! 2022-04-2552 minHow To Film WeddingsThe Cost of Not Knowing || How To Film WeddingsLast day to join our course: [http://completeweddingvideography.com/](http://completeweddingvideography.com/) What is the cost of you not knowing what you don’t know? Seriously think about that for a minute. What is your lack of knowledge costing you today? In today’s episode, John and Nick talk about the cost of not knowing. They talk about their relationship with education, and how it impacted their lives and their businesses. John spent nearly 10 years not knowing how to color grade properly until he finally asked for help. Nick was charging thousands of dollars less than he should have been...2022-04-1946 min
How To Film Weddings5 Mistakes We See On INSTAGRAM || How To Film WeddingsOver the past 4 years, we have looked at hundreds of wedding filmmakers’ Instagram Accounts. And we see some of the same common mistakes, over and over again. In today’s episode, John and Nick break down the 5 Mistakes they see most on Instagram. Instagram is more important than ever, but it can get a bit confusing. We made this episode shorter, and to the point because we want you to take away big value from this one! So grab those earbuds, and tune in today! Links: We also announced the launch of our Instagram With Intention Workshop Star...2022-04-0439 min
How To Film WeddingsLevel-Up Your Sound Design with Multiply Media || How To Film WeddingsIn this week’s episode, John and Nick interview Multiply media. Sarah and Boomer are located in Denver, CO, and have been absolutely killing with their wedding film business. In the past few years, they have quickly risen to the top of the wedding videography space, and it is because of many things. Their incredible branding, films that are next level, and most importantly, their sound design. Being musicians, they know how to really take the sound to the next level in their films. They aren’t just slapping a song on the film and calling it good...2022-03-2159 min
How To Film Weddings205. We Are Switching Things Up || How To Film WeddingsThis week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick go deep with the How To Film Weddings team to talk about everyone's role within the brand, some big plans going forward, and what it's like to work for John and Nick. 2022-02-0700 min
How To Film WeddingsMaking $350K Filming Weddings with The Axtells || How To Film WeddingsThis week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast we're joined by another incredible success story from the 2021 Mastermind Alumni....Stephanie and Charles of The Axtells join John and Nick to talk about how they've scaled and grown their wedding video/photo brand the powerhouse that it currently is, how to brand yourself like a luxury brand, and much, much, more! 2022-01-3151 min
How To Film WeddingsTHIS CHANGES EVERYTHING...Mastermind 2022 Announcement || How To Film WeddingsTHIS CHANGES EVERYTHING! In this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick drop some big news about the 2022 Mastermind. Our voices are gone, our hearts are full, and our minds are refreshed. We also talk about the EPIC Mastermind retreat that we just finished. To learn more about mastermind go to howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind2022-01-2441 min
How To Film WeddingsGrowing Your Business In Every Season with Mckenzie Michael of Travel House Collective || How To Film WeddingsThis week John and Nick are joined by another amazing Mastermind Alumni, Mckenzie Michael of Travel House Collective joins the podcast to share her start in the industry, when her business started to consistently grow, how the community has helped her business and more! 2022-01-1747 min
How To Film WeddingsTaking Risks & Growing Via Community with The CreativeThis week John and Nick get to chat with Austin and Jessica Blanchard of The Creative to chat about how they've experienced growth in their business from taking risks and leaning on the community to help them grow exponentially over the last year. 2022-01-101h 00How To Film WeddingsThe Power of 1000 Days with Shore & SummitWhat would happen if you really focused on your business for 1,000 days? We answer that question and more this week on the How To Film Weddings podcast, John and Nick chat with Patrick and Alayna of Shore and Summit to talk about how their business has grown after spending 1,000 days of dedicated effort, learning from others, and more. 2022-01-0359 min
How To Film Weddings2021 Year In ReviewIn our last episode of 2021, John and Nick look back on 2021 and review all the great things that have happened here at How To Film Weddings. We also talk about our business results for this year and our goals for 2022 for our wedding businesses and How To Film Weddings. See you next year! 2021-12-271h 00How To Film WeddingsLive Q&A with John and NickLive Q&A with John and Nick Tonight at midnight the doors close for The Complete Wedding Videography Course. Be sure to check it out at: http://completeweddingvideography.com/ In today’s episode, we go live on Zoom and answer your questions. We had a live Zoom Audience as we answered a ton of questions. Super helpful information, to help you in your wedding video business. In celebration of our Complete Wedding Videography Course, don’t forget we are picking one person to win a huge prize package including a brand new M1 MacBook Pro. Details at http://completeweddingvideography.com/ Thanks to...2021-11-2257 minHow To Film WeddingsBooking a $15,000 Wedding, How I Did It.John just booked a $15,000 wedding...and in this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick break down how he did it and how Nick has more than tripled his prices in three years. Get ready to take some notes on this episode.2021-11-0849 minHow To Film WeddingsThings We Wish We Knew When We StartedThis week John and Nick go over all the things they wish they would have known when they started their wedding film business. From audio design to business strategies and everything in between. Buckle up, take some notes, and get ready to improve your wedding films. 2021-09-1351 minHow To Film WeddingsHow Nick Booked 8 Brides IN A ROWHow Nick Booked 8 Brides IN A ROW Last year, Nick booked 8 weddings in a row. How did he do it? We talk all about it in this week’s brand new episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. There are proven things you can be doing RIGHT NOW to get more bookings, and we want to show you how. Join John and Nick, as they talk about what they have been doing to push past the $10,000 mark for weddings, all while booking higher percentages of their inquiries. Be sure to check out our BRAND NEW Pricing Guides available TODAY by cl...2021-08-3045 minHow To Film WeddingsHow To Maximize Client Relationships with Ryan KoralThis week John and Nick sit down with one of the OGs of the wedding video industry, Ryan Koral of the Grow Your Video Business Studio Sherphas Podcast and Tell Studios joins us to take us to school on maximizing your client relationships with his experience transitioning into corporate video work. You'll want to take some notes on this episode for sure! 2021-08-0257 min
How To Film WeddingsSculpting With Time Returns!In this week’s episode we talk with Alex & Whitney from Sculpting With Time Productions. Highly regarded as the best wedding filmmakers on the planet. If there’s an award, they’ve won it. Pushing the limits of what can be done with wedding films. John and Nick sit down to talk with them about how to get inspired with your wedding films, the dynamic they have as a husband and wife team, and they also talk all about VISION QUEST. The first 10 people to head over to fomoisrealyall.com, and enter promo code HTFW to get...2021-06-2857 minHow To Film WeddingsMoney MindsetMoney Mindset Have you heard yourself say ‘when I have more money I will do this’ or ‘when I have more time I will do this?’ The problem is, most people don’t realize they have to change their mindset before they see a change in their wallets or in their free time. In this week’s episode, John and Nick break down what they did to change their mindsets to really start charging more money per wedding. If you don’t see the value in what you do, nobody else will. You do not want to miss this one!2021-05-3156 min
How To Film Weddings1 Thing Most Wedding Filmmakers Are Missing1 Thing Most Wedding Filmmakers Are Missing Sales, marketing, shooting, editing, social media… there are so many things to be thinking about when running your business. But, in today’s episode, John and Nick break down 1 Thing Most Wedding Filmmakers Are Missing. Want to know how we are CONSISTENTLY making more money per wedding, having couples prioritize video more for their wedding day, and produce even better wedding films? You might want to check out this episode. Also, remember, with promo code 25OFF you can get 25% off our questionnaire, and our email templates THIS WEEK ONLY. Click https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/store to c...2021-05-1740 min
How To Film WeddingsConsult Call Roleplay with John & NickWe have a special treat for our listeners this week on How To Film Weddings, John and Nick roleplay and consult call while John critiques Nick's technique. Make sure you take notes on this episode, there's guaranteed to be something in this episode you can add to your own consult toolbox.2021-04-0553 min
How To Film Weddings#MMXHTFW #MMXHTFW See all of the details: http://mmxhtfw.com/ HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU GET WITH MASTERMIND, BY HTFW: -JOHN BUNN & NICK MILLER ARE YOUR PERSONAL MENTORS FOR 12 MONTHS -12 GUEST SPEAKERS, WITH TRAINING, FOLLOWED BY LIVE Q&A -WEEKLY TRAINING, ALL YEAR LONG, WHERE WE DEEP DIVE INTO YOUR WEDDING FILM BUSINESS, HELP YOU UNCOVER WHAT IS MISSING, AND SHOW YOU HOW TO MAXIMIZE PROFITS, ALL WHILE HITTING NEW LEVELS OF CREATIVITY. LIVE Q&A, DEEP DIVES, AND MUCH MUCH MORE -A ONE OF A KIND REFERRAL NETWORK DESIGNED TO HELP YOU GET MORE BOOKINGS THAN YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR BUSINE...2021-01-1139 min
How To Film WeddingsProfitable Filmmaking with Patrick & Rebecca of Muse Storytelling https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/profitablefilmmaking So many of us are insanely good at making art, but constantly struggle to make ends meet in our businesses. If you’ve been around for a while, you may have heard of Patrick Moreau, from Muse Storytelling. When John and Nick got started, they learned so much from Patrick, as he was running Stillmotion. His knack for storytelling was insanely good. The only problem is that he wasn’t profitable in his company. That was, until he hired a new CEO to help him become profit...2020-09-2852 min
How To Make A PodcastCrafting the Perfect Lead MagnetSo you’re ready to grow your podcast by starting to run some ads. But what kind of ad should you run? We don’t think that simply sharing your podcast or website is the best route. However, we believe that crafting the perfect lead magnet is the right move.
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How To Film WeddingsAudio is Half of Your FilmLet’s face it, if you have bad audio, you have a bad video. On the heels of last week’s episode with Ryan Cota and Michael Franchetti from Wedditor, we wanted to continue the conversation on audio. It can seem a bit daunting and overwhelming, but when you really break it down, it isn’t that scary. So in this episode, we are breaking down exactly how we capture audio on a wedding day. Similar to our episode on how to film a ceremony, both of us are breaking down the equipment we use, when we are recording audio, how we...2020-08-241h 00
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How To Film WeddingsWeddings on a RED with John from Martin WeddingsWeddings on a RED with John from Martin Weddings Have you ever looked at someone’s work and thought, ‘yes!’ That’s the look. Those are the colors. How do they do it? Well, that’s how we felt about John Martin’s work from Martin Wedding Co. We couldn’t put our finger on why his films looked so different. The answer? He shot many weddings with a RED camera. We spent quite a bit of time in this episode talking to John about the gear he uses and if he thinks that a RED is...2020-05-041h 02
How To Film WeddingsHow Education Transformed Our BusinessesEducation. Do you really need to invest in yourself? Isn't an 'I'll figure it out on my own' mentality good enough? Do you need education in order to grow in your business? We 100% believe that the answer is yes. Both John and Nick have seen their businesses grow and thrive over the last few years simply by investing in themselves. #weddingvideography #howtofilmweddings #howtofilmweddingspodcast Check out http://www.CompleteWeddingVideography.com to sign up to be in the course, today. If you are watching this at a later day, be sure to click that link...2020-02-1756 min
How To Film WeddingsThe Best Way To Build Your Business - With Nick & JohnThe Best Way To Build Your Business - With Nick and John What is the one secret we both wish we would have known when we were getting going? It is often overlooked. Investing into education. Not just reading business books. But ACTUALLY learning from others that have had proven success in the wedding videography industry. Queue How To Film Weddings. Join Nick and John as they answer your questions LIVE in our Facebook Group. So many questions about the course, so many answers. If you haven’t heard, we have an all-inclusive course going thro...2020-02-131h 05
How To Film WeddingsTelling Better Stories with Matt Harris of The Film PoetsWhen it comes to wedding videography, there are a few companies that set the bar for the industry. The Film Poets have to be on that list. Their films are not only timeless, but beautifully shot and edited. John and Nick sit down with Matt Davis, of The Film Poets to talk about how they have become so influential. We also talk about sound design, and how they continually get incredible audio for their weddings. Be sure to check out their BRAND NEW presets for audio using this link: https://geni.us/htfwSoundGrades We...2020-01-061h 12
How To Film WeddingsExperience a Mentor Session with John & NickExperience a Mentor Session with John & Nick We talk about them all the time, but getting a MENTOR can really help you in your business. Save SO MUCH TIME by skipping over some of the mistakes that others made along the way. You are never too established in your business to not take advice from others. We have a special treat for you this week as a BONUS EPISODE of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. Nick and John sit down with Monika Garland to talk to her about her business, and answer questions. This is a...2019-12-121h 21
How To Film WeddingsCrushing Your YouTube Channel in 2020 with JohnJohn has gone from 200 subscribers to over 12,000 in 24 months. It wasn't easy. His ads make him nearly $1000/month just for people watching his videos. Not to mention, he just booked a $15,000 video and photo package wedding in California, all because the bride saw his video on YouTube. Join John as he breaks down his ENTIRE strategy on how he build out his YouTube channel that continues to grow each month. He holds nothing back as he breaks down literally everything he does when uploading videos. YouTube is the number two search engine in the world, brides are...2019-11-2151 min
How To Film WeddingsBuilding Packages That Sell with John & NickBuilding Packages That Sell Do you feel like you are constantly leaving money on the table, or missing out on bookings? In today’s episode, Nick and John break down the different types of package options you can offer. Do you want to offer packages? A la carte? A hybrid of the two? What is the best of you in your business? Which ones of these options fits better for your clientele? We have been having a lot of mentor sessions lately, and are seeing so many things that could be better in the packages of the business owners we...2019-11-181h 02
How To Film WeddingsRaise Your Prices with John & NickHow much should you charge? When should you raise your prices? Most of us have just plucked a number out of thin air, and say “that is what I am going to charge! That is how much I am worth!” But to be honest, there really is no rhyme or reason behind why you are charging that much. So how do you know how much to charge? Nick and John break down exactly what they’ve done in the past decade to know their worth, price themselves competitively, as well as continually RAISE THEIR PRICES. It isn’t science, but ther...2019-10-211h 08
How To Film WeddingsThe Importance of MentorshipsMentorships. You are probably too far along in your business to have one, right? Or you probably think that they are just for beginners? You are older than someone, or have been in business longer than someone, so you’d never reach out to them about mentoring you in an area you just can’t get over the hump with in your business? Nick and John break down the myths behind mentorships, talk about how they have affected them in their businesses, and go through different ways their businesses have changed because of mentorships. John was...2019-09-3053 min
How To Film WeddingsNick had FOMO because John was in Italy LIVE Q&A 008A few weeks ago John was in Italy and Nick had some serious FOMO. So, Nick decided to hog a little of the spotlight and record a BONUS episode in the form of a LIVE Q&A in the How To Film Weddings Facebook Group (https://bit.ly/2DPCelB). Nick fielded all sorts of questions ranging from reception lighting to the future of HTFW, and discovered that talking for 45+ minutes by himself isn't an easy task! What do you think of solo HTFW podcasts? Would you like to hear from just John or Nick? Let us know...2019-09-2640 min
How To Film WeddingsSculpting With Time on the HTFW PodcastCheck out Vision Question 2019 - http://bit.ly/2mghk8S We did it. We have arrived. Sculpting With Time is on the How To Film Weddings Podcast. If you don’t know who these people are, Alex and Whitney Douglas are some of the best, if not THE best in the world. They have won pretty much every award there is to win as wedding filmmakers. Their films are mind-glowingly good, and are completely unique. Based in Houston Texas, but travel all around the world shooting gorgeous weddings. John and Nick sit down with Whitney an...2019-09-161h 15
How To Film Weddings1.5 Million Subscribers on YouTube with Sean Cannell of Think MediaYoutube. We talk about it all of the time. Literally we can’t stop talking about it. Why? Because it is SO IMPORTANT to your brand. John has grown his channel from 200 subscribers to over 11,000 in the last 2 years. Nick started his channel last year and has passed 6000 subscribers. But who cares about numbers? Well we do, but only when they mean that you will make more money. YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine, and it is owned by Google. This is big. When a bride types in “wedding videos that make me cry” or “Wichita Kansas Wedding Videos”...2019-08-261h 00
How To Film WeddingsShooting 100 Weddings A Year wtih Kaye Shaye FilmsShooting 100 weddings in 1 year. We will say that one more time. 100 WEDDINGS IN 1 YEAR. Is this even possible? Would you want to even do this to yourself? Well Kaylor of Kaye Shaye Films did that in 2018. Over 100. This isn’t a podcast to tell you that you should shoot 100 weddings in a year. Rather a conversation with Kaylor about all she has been up to, the HARD WORK she has put in to grow her business into a 6 figure company. We also talk about the video. Yes, that video. If you haven’t seen it, here is the...2019-08-1249 min
How To Film WeddingsCrushing YouTube, Creating Viral Videos & More📍Try out TubeBuddy the best tool to help grow your YouTube account: https://bit.ly/2DRHMfC Youtube. You know that video platform that is owned by Google? The #2 biggest search engine in the world? Yeah, you need to be killing it on there. The truth is, that are not on Vimeo looking for wedding videographers. Other film makers are on Vimeo. So are you too late to join the YouTube game, or is it too late to take it seriously? Absolutely not. Now is the time to take your YouTube channel to the next level. More people are...2019-07-291h 01
How To Film WeddingsNever Have A Wedding Hangover Again with Jenn Miller 🖥 🛒 Visit the How To Film Weddings Website & Shop: https://bit.ly/2X5PoSz The dreaded wedding hangover. Ever had one? If you've been in this industry very long you know that it is a REAL THING. We see posts week after week about how so many are DEAD the day after a wedding. But what if we told you that you never had to have a wedding hangover again!? Nick is joined by his awesome wife Jenn this week on the podcast and they talk about how they haven't had a wedding hang over in 2+ years! Jenn has been on a health...2019-07-151h 04
How To Film WeddingsTelling Stories That Matter with PenWeddings🖥 🛒 Visit the How To Film Weddings Website & Shop: https://bit.ly/2X5PoSz See all of the details from The Wedding Film Retreat Here https://bit.ly/2L566iH We have been waiting to have these two on the How To Film Weddings Podcast for some time, and are SO EXCITED to bring you Rick and Sarah Pendergraft of PenWeddings. Widely acclaimed as the best wedding story tellers on the planet, these two literally travel the globe filming extravagant weddings with beautiful stories. When you watch a PenWeddings video, you know it is them because of their...2019-07-081h 13
How To Film WeddingsMaximize Your Profits with Jonathan & Kaye🖥 🛒 Visit the How To Film Weddings Website & Shop to purchase the BRAND NEW Consultation Guide: https://bit.ly/2X5PoSz We have all been there before. We finally get a meeting set up with a potential couple, and we really don't know what we should do to make the biggest impact. How can we make more money, and not come across as a sleazy salesman? How can we get to a point in our industry where we are respected enough to charge larger amounts? John and Nick sit down with Jonathan and Kaye (http://bit.ly/2Yh...2019-07-011h 06
How To Film WeddingsNever Over Draft Your Bank Account AgainWe have all been there. We wake up, open up our banking app, and see a negative balance. We frantically try to figure out what we can sell, what isn't bolted down at our house, and we wonder why we ever got into business for ourselves in the first place. It sucks. Straight up can drive someone to a state of depression if you aren't careful. So what do we do to make sure this never happens again? Earn more? Spend Less? A lot of us creatives think we can out earn our stupidity when it comes...2019-05-2754 min
How To Film WeddingsLive Q&A 002We are pumped to release this brand new episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This week is a recording from our LIVE Facebook Q&A we had in April. John and Nick sat down to answer any and every question that was thrown our way. We love our Facebook community, and are amazed at how fast it has grown. We are now able to do things like this, where YOU the listener can help us create content that is not only timely, but relatable to what you are actually going through. We promise...2019-05-131h 04
How To Film WeddingsDestination Weddings & Sound Design with Henry MartensNot gonna lie, John fangirled out a little bit when we had Henry Martens from The Brothers Martens on the Podcast. If you haven't followed Henry's work, it is in a league of its own. Not only are the color grade and shot selection top notch, Henry brings in sound design and incredible edits to make true wedding FILMS. This isn't just a recap of the day, it is a film that constantly pushes the limit of creativity. Henry is based in Texas (yay for another awesome Texan on the pod), but spends most of his time...2019-04-011h 04
How To Film WeddingsAdding a Photographer To Your TeamIn today's podcast, Nick sits down with John to discuss how John is earning an additional 6 figure income by adding a photographer to his team. Yep, you read that right! You might be thinking to yourself, "I don't want to add photography to my business." That is totally fine. We still think this podcast will be super helpful for you. By adding a photographer, John has created another revenue stream. We break down how he did that, and it just might get you thinking of ways you can add to your business by creating more revenue streams. ...2019-03-2555 min
How To Film WeddingsHow To Be In Business In 10 Years With McKenzie MillerSo excited about this week's How To Film Weddings Podcast with McKenzie Miller. She has been shooting weddings for over 10 years, and has built a brand in NYC that is pushing the limits in quality, and in budgets. She hasn't jumped onto the trends, and has maintained a consistent "classic" look in her films. We talk to McKenzie about keeping a timeless look to her films, what she wished she would have known when she was starting out, how she shoots in NYC, and so much more. If you haven't checked out her work, it is incredible...2019-03-1844 min
How To Film WeddingsLive Q&A with John & Nick, March 2019Not gonna lie, we are stoked about this new LIVE Q&A series! In our continued effort to keep fresh and relatable content, we came up with the idea to do a LIVE Q&A in our How To Film Weddings Facebook Group (if you haven't joined, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/2DPCelB). We posted in the group, asking questions from YOU our listener, and we were blown away by all of the questions and comments. Nick and John sat down for right at an hour to answer as many of your questions as...2019-03-131h 02
How To Film WeddingsWhy Nick Does a Same Day Edit at Every WeddingThe Same Day Edit. Some of us have done them before, some of us are too scared. At the beginning of this year, Nick decided he was going to surprise all of his couples with a same day edit. You heard that right, EVERY SINGLE COUPLE. Why in the world is he doing this? How is he doing this? Has it paid off in his business? Nick and John dive into every single detail of how Nick pulls this off. If you have been considering doing a same day edit for your clients, you should...2018-11-2050 min
How To Film WeddingsHow Nick Booked His First $5,000 Wedding PackageSomething huge happened for Nick this week. After 6 years filming weddings, he booked his first $5,000 wedding film. Yep, you heard that right. $5,000. 5,000 buckaroos. 5,000 smackeroonies. This is a huge milestone in a wedding videographers world, so John sat down and interviewed Nick on how it all began, and more importantly, how he got to booking $5,000 for a wedding. We start at the beginning of his business, and walk through the timeline of what he did, and how long it actually took to reach this milestone. Sometimes as wedding videographers, we think we should be charging more, or our...2018-10-1752 min