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Daily Influence378. From Creative Visionary to Business Leader: The Journey of Travis HeberlingIn this episode of Daily Influence, we sit down with Travis Heberling, the Owner and Creative Director of Bella Tiamo Films and Visual Filmworks. Travis shares his inspiring journey from a small-town art enthusiast to a successful filmmaker and entrepreneur. He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from being a creative to a business leader, the importance of balancing personal vision with client expectations, and the value of building a strong, collaborative team.Travis also offers practical advice for creatives aspiring to turn their passions into thriving careers and emphasizes the impact of thoughtful storytelling in...
2025-01-0614 min
Wedding Community PodcastAlesia Piol-Hunter | Elopements, Niches, and InstagramAlesia is a Portland Oregon based wedding filmmaker. Her work honestly speaks for itself. I highly recommend going to check out her Instagram page @alesiafilms and see some of the beautiful films she has crafted. Not only is Alesia a very talented wedding filmmaker, but she is also passionate about educating others. On this episode of the wedding community podcast, Alesia shares her backstory of how her passion of travel video with friends turned into a career traveling and capturing elopements and weddings. We talk about branding, being unique, utilizing Instagram to its fullest, and lots more! Book a m...
2022-06-0738 min
Wedding Community PodcastGiving IMPACTFUL Speeches | Eddie Rice | Author of Toast: Short Speeches, Big ImpactOn todays episode I am joined by Eddie Rice. Eddie is a speechwriter and author with over 10 years of expeirence. Hes worked with some great business owners, CEOs, authors, and everyone in between. Follow and Connect with Eddie: https://www.ricespeechwriting.com/ Find his new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Toast-Short-Speeches-Big-Impact/dp/1088032451 Need help organizing your clients? Check out 17hats https://150842.17hats.com/p#/lcf/gvxpwwcgpcdgbrgfcfrtbftrhdbxwsnb What video and photo gear do I use: Kit.co/trheberling #weddingspeeches #weddingtoasts #weddingbusiness #weddingvendors #weddingphotographers #weddingvideographers
2022-05-1023 min
Wedding Community PodcastOutsourcing In Your WEDDING BUSINESS | Jason Battista | nobacklogWhats going on wedding community podcast. It has been awhile but we are finally back on the air. How about that 2021 wedding year? Not only was it our busiest year ever for business, but throw a baby into the mix and things get crazy!
Anyhow I am excited to hop back in the podcast seat and start interviewing some awesome business owners.
On todays episode I am joined by Jason with nobacklog. Jason started at the age of 15. Which blows my mind!
Jason made his way out of shooting weddings to help s...
2022-04-2747 min
Wedding Community PodcastMarketing and Websites for Wedding Pros | Aleya Harris | Flourish MarketingAleya Harris is an award winning marketer. Her company Flourish Marketing specalizes in providing marketing strategies and tools to help wedding pros strive in in their industry. Aleya has made it her mission to transform small business owners from invisible and overwhelmed to sought-after and confident. Her decade-plus long career, including being a chef, catering company owner, and Marketing executive for a major foodservice corporation, has provided her with a multi-faceted knowledge base she leverages to create actionable strategies for passionate empire-builders looking to turn their talent into treasure. Her engaging personality makes learning how to develop lucrative streams of i...
2022-04-1241 min
Wedding Community PodcastWeddings in Canada | Stephanie Banks & Neal McfarlanelWelcome BACK! Sorry that I went MIA for a few months, but WCP is finally BACK! To kick things off I have 2 episodes that have just been sitting on my harddrive. Though they were recorded last summer, I think they still hold a lot of value and information. Today I am joined by not 1 but 2 guests. I met Stephanie and Neal at a wedding vendor networking event. Both of which are based in Canada. I know next to nothing about weddings in Canada so I thought it would be pretty cool to compare the differences of weddings in the states...
2022-03-291h 04
Wedding Community PodcastA CREATIVE’S GUIDE TO RUNNING A BUSINESS | Travis HeberlingA majority of us started our career as just a hobby. It was something we enjoyed doing, and before we know it people want to exchange money for our creativity.
This is based on a presentation I have been able to do a few times now. I am finally sharing it in podcast format with the wedding community!
If you are like me you started as a creative with no interests of running a business. Before you know it you are creating contracts, doing bookkeeping, and setting up a business bank account. For those who...
2021-06-1034 min
Wedding Community PodcastJaysin Osterkamp | Video Marketing for BusinessesI hope you didn't see the word "video" and think this is an episode just for videographers. In fact I would say this episode is more important for non videographers. On this episode I sit down with Jaysin Osterkamp owner and lead filmmaker for NightOwls Media.
Some of the topics we cover:
How Jaysin got started.
Why he now has two brands.
Why video is a necessity.
How to get started with video.
and loads more!
Check out some of his awesome educational content:
https://youtu.be/BYk_mZj2dZY
Hang out with...
2021-05-2746 min
Wedding Community PodcastBuilding HYPE for your CLIENTS | Travis HeberlingThis episode's guest is...ME! I had the privilege to do a master class for ClickCon Nation last year. By the way I am speaking this year too! SHAMLESS PLUG
I decided to take some pieces from my class and turn it into a podcast episode.
This class was all about building hype for your clients. What is HYPE? To keep it simple we want our clients to be over the moon excited for the product we deliver them. I walk through our process from that first phone call to sending them the final product.
Looking for...
2021-05-1326 min
Wedding Community PodcastWedding Community Podcast Quarter Update | Travis HeberlingHey Wedding Community! I set out with a goal of 10 episodes, once a week. I am happy to say I passed up that goal. So whats next for the podcast?
This week its just me (Travis) and I want to fill you in on what I see next for the podcast and help you can help chart the course!
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2021-05-0604 min
Wedding Community PodcastJosh Russell | Standing Out From the Crowd with Off Camera Flash and Same Day EditsFor this episode I am joined by Josh Russell. He is an awesome photographer/filmmaker located in Wisconsin. What makes his wedding studio unique is his lighting style and his same day edits. We discuss how he leverages that to make a larger impact with his clients.
Follow Lucas @joshrussellweddings
hello@joshrussellweddings.com
Register for Josh's event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wedding-photography-workshop-tickets-150921623639?fbclid=IwAR2OgYxIRaowoTHLpm9hdJiFuT4CPn_bQWMye9UFdf-E_cAludq2cKq5icw
Happening on May 6th, 2021
Need help organizing your clients? 17hats https://www.17hats.com/card/gspzsbzgzb
Looking for a way...
2021-04-2950 min
Wedding Community PodcastStorytelling In Sales | Lucas HenrichsSales, Sales, Sales. Its a word a lot of creatives don't like to use. We often think that our work will sale it self. While this might be true sometimes its often not enough. Today I am joined by Lucas Henrichs. Lucas is a master at sales. He's so good at it that when he does it you wouldn't even know he is selling something to you. We discuss the importance of being a guide for your wedding couples, how to hold their hands, and paint the picture of what makes you special.
Follow Lucas @lucashenrichsevents lucas@lucashenrichsevents.com
2021-04-2249 min
Wedding Community PodcastMoving Your Business | EJ & Teri MugnainiThis is one of my favorite episodes. Not only did I get to talk with the power couple EJ and Teri of Armor Video & Photo....but I also got to do it in Florida ☀️
In this episode we discuss what it was like for them to relocate their business from Illinois to Florida.
How it changed their business.
How the weddings changed.
How they got started in another state.
and more.
EJ and Teri's move did happen over night. It was something that took years of planning. The story of their move is an exciting one...
2021-04-1556 min
Wedding Community PodcastBranding and Marketing Your Business | Brian Campell | PhotoFlashDrive.comThis week, Travis is joined by Brian Campell (Founder of photoflashdrive.com) Brian has a wealth of knowledge on how to market and brand your business.
We discuss things like gift giving, standing out from the crowd, surprising your clients, and more!
Want to talk with Brian? Reach out to him at bcampbell@pexagontech.com (Let him know Travis sent you for a special price on the Playbook. :)
If you are in the market for any other PFD items be sure to join our FB group to take advantage of our special promo...
2021-04-0847 min
Wedding Community PodcastFinding More Leads With Pinterest | Katie GrahamIn our Facebook Group (Shameless Plug) we ran a poll to see which social media platform wedding business owners need help with. To my surprise Pinterest pulled ahead in the race. So I thought it would only be fitting to find someone who is doing a great job using the platform. Introducing Katie Graham. Katie is a seasoned wedding photographer in NY. In this episode she shares why you should use the platform, how to use the platform, and more.
Follow along with Katie:
https://www.katiegrahamphotography.com/
https://www.katielaurengraham.com/
Need help organizing yo...
2021-04-0147 min
Wedding Community PodcastTalking Finances | Michelle Smalenberger | Financial Design StudioAre you a wedding business owner and in over your head when it comes to finances? Maybe you don't know how to prepare for taxes, how to invest your money, how to prepare for retirement, and more.
This is a great episode for you.
In this weeks episode I sit down with Michelle Smalenberger of FINANCIALDESIGNSTUDIO.com
For years Michelle has been a client of mind and then in 2020 I became a client of hers and I have to say it changed the way I look at money and my business.
! Every wedding business will...
2021-03-2644 min
Talks with GallagherTravis Heberling | Wedding & Corporate videographyI host Travis Heberling who is an owner of visualfilmworksSupport the show (https://paypal.me/gallagherjohn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher--6106098/support.Visit talkswithgallagher.com for more information and support the future of this podcast.
2021-03-2049 min
Wedding Community PodcastDedicating Time For Your Clients | Brad Hughes | Love Story WeddingsNot very many officiants can pull off what Brad Hughes pulls off. Rev. Brad has performed over 300 wedding ceremony sand led over 200 per marital counseling sessions. What makes Brad different from all the other wedding officiants out there is the unique love story he brings to the ceremony.
On this episode we discuss the importance of dedicating time to your clients, how to handle inquires, get around the "what are your prices" question, and more! All wedding vendors can benefit from this episode and if your an officiant this one is a no brainer to listen to!
2021-03-1857 min
Wedding Community PodcastSame Day Edits & Dunk Tanks? | Josh JohnsToday I am joined by my friend Josh Johns. Josh is our go to same day edit editor and it just happens to have a Dunk Tank Rental Service. A Same Day Edit is all about instant gratification and blowing the socks off of our clients. We discuss the how, why, when, and where of our same day edits and how you should be looking for quick and effective ways to impress your clients.
Check out Josh and all of his Dunk Tank shenanigans: @Jjohnsstudios Thedunktankco.com
▶️ My current camera: https://amzn.to/36EYZXi
▶️The...
2021-03-1158 min
Wedding Community PodcastLive Streaming and Adapting Your Business | Matthew Sutherland | MATRIMONY FILMSThis weeks episode gets a little "nerdy", but in a good way. Today I talk with my friend Matthew Sutherland with Matrimony Films. Our main topic this week is on live streaming wedding and adapting your business.
Both Matt and I jumped into the world of wedding live streams in 2020 and are not looking back! We dive into why we are live streaming, how we are live streaming, and how you can adapt your business when the industry changes.
Follow Matt: @matrimonyfilms
See Matt live: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/promotion/14708/depth-of-field-conference.html March 7-8 2021
2021-03-0451 min
Wedding Community PodcastAdding Value For Your Clients to Grow Your Business | Ken Murphy | AMP EVENT PROFESSIONALSThe Wedding Community Podcast is excited to welcome Ken Murphy to our podcast. Ken started his business Amp Event Professionals at the age of 16. Ken goes above and beyond for every couple he books.
On this episode we discuss what he is doing to WOW his clients, and the importance of going above and beyond for each client. We also get into how Ken runs his business of multipe DJ's.
Are you looking to step up your game or grow your team in 2021? This is the episode for you!
You can find Ken at: @AmpEventProfessionals...
2021-02-2544 min
Wedding Community PodcastHow To Get On a Planner's List | Blair Woerfel | BW STUDIO EVENTSOn this episode we are joined by Blair Woerfel with BW STUDIO EVENTS.
In many ways a planner holds the keys to the wedding kingdom. Often times they are the first vendor booked. How does a wedding vendor get on a planners "good side" and get referrals from them? We cover that topic and many others in this episode.
@bwstudio_events and @bwstudio_health
www.bwstudioevents.com
Catch Travis as he speaks at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library on running a business as a creative. Sign up for free: https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/63103
2021-02-1850 min
Wedding Community PodcastPrologue | What In the World Is the WEDDING COMMUNITY PODCAST?Welcome to the Wedding Community Podcast. This episode will be pretty casual. I (Travis Heberling) want to say hello and introduce myself and this podcast.
After 10 years in the wedding industry I have been able to meet some amazing wedding vendors. I want to share these people with you.
These vendors and friends have years of experience and are killing it in the wedding industry! The EDUCATION they can provide is priceless.
Those connections make for great COMMUNITY. Just like your connections do as well.
What brings this all together? It...
2021-02-1212 min