EPISODE · Sep 5, 2023 · 38 MIN
120: Jumping from $4,500 to $18,000 Weddings in 3 Years – Taylor’s Story
from LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast · host Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster
In this episode, Kelley interviews Taylor about her journey from hobbyist YouTuber to luxury wedding filmmaker charging $15K+ per wedding. Discover the mindset shifts, strategic moves, and bold decisions that helped her scale from $875 bookings to fully booked luxury seasons—all while raising three kids.In this episode, we cover:✅ How Taylor landed her first wedding with zero experience✅ Building a sustainable portfolio through styled shoots✅ Navigating business growth during COVID✅ Why pricing jumps require big action✅ Leveraging slow seasons for strategic expansion✅ Setting goals and building an abundant mindset✅ How to prep your business for luxury-level bookings🎯 Ready to raise your rates and book dream clients?This episode is packed with actionable advice for wedding filmmakers who are ready to grow with intention.📲 Follow Taylor: @taylorpetrinovich | @thelevelupcoTimestamps:00:00 – 04:00 | Introduction04:00 – 09:00 | Taylor’s Filmmaking Origin Story09:00 – 13:00 | From $875 Weddings to Booking Out a Season13:00 – 20:00 | The Power of Styled Shoots & Business Reinvention20:00 – 26:00 | Big Jumps = Big Action26:00 – 32:00 | Booking Luxury Clients & Future Strategy32:00 – 38:00 | Mindset, Mentorship & Business VisionThe next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in Fall 2026! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our signature 8 week program. Learn more + save your seat here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind📲 Love this episode? Screenshot and share it on social media! Tag us on Instagram at @TheLevelUpCo and let us know your biggest takeaway.The Level Up Co. Resources:- Wedding Planner Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Elevated Shot List: https://thelevelupco.com/elevated-shot-list- The Luxury Framework Course: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework- The Luxury Pricing Mini Course: https://thelevelupco.com/resetConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/🔗Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/🔗Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/
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In this episode, Kelley interviews Taylor about her journey from hobbyist YouTuber to luxury wedding filmmaker charging $15K+ per wedding. Discover the mindset shifts, strategic moves, and bold decisions that helped her scale from $875 bookings to fully booked luxury seasons—all while raising three kids. In this episode, we cover: ✅ How Taylor landed her first wedding with zero experience ✅ Building a sustainable portfolio through styled shoots ✅ Navigating business growth during COVID ✅ Why...
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