196: Maximizing In-Person Networking for Wedding Professionals

Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to break into the luxury market and build lasting industry relationships? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelly Gilster talk with Samantha, a top-tier wedding planner and networking expert, to discuss how in-person networking events can transform your business.In This Episode:✔️ Why networking beyond the wedding day is crucial for business growth.✔️ How to connect with wedding planners without feeling pushy.✔️ Strategies to maximize retreats, workshops, and networking events for real ROI.✔️ Why bringing your camera gear to networking events can position you for destination work.Join us at Kinetic Experience in Santa Barbara, a three-day retreat for wedding professionals looking to scale, attract high-end clients, and build powerful industry connections.🔗 Connect with Samantha & Kinetic Experience:📸 Instagram: @KineticExperiences🌐 Website: KineticExperiences.comTimestamps:00:00 - 03:00 | Introduction & Guest Introduction03:01 - 10:00 | The Power of In-Person Networking for Wedding Professionals10:01 - 18:00 | How Wedding Planners and Creatives Build Relationships18:01 - 25:00 | Maximizing Your Networking Experience25:01 - 32:00 | How Networking Helps Break into Luxury Markets32:01 - 38:00 | Final Thoughts & Special OfferThe 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/