428 BRETT CULP: Embracing Change Empowering Others and Sparking Innovation

Today's guest is no stranger to the show as he has been featured on it before! Welcome Brett Culp, an acclaimed filmmaker and social entrepreneur. He is the personal cinematographer for Hollywood stars, music icons, authors, hall of fame athletes, and royal families, and his films have been featured on Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. His uplifting keynote speeches deliver practical methods for uniting teams for a meaningful mission and creating growth through trust and genuine connection. Brett talks about the difficult social climate in which we currently live and what responsibility falls upon the shoulders of entrepreneurs to be a source of light for people. He also touches upon his view of leadership, how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in leadership mindset, the difference between managing and mentoring, how to unlock people's hidden potential, the benefits of feedback and one-on-one communication, why stress makes us stronger rather than weaker, and so much more! Andy, as usual, found his conversation with Brett to be enlightening, and he hopes you find it helpful as well! If so, then he would love it if you would share this episode with a few people you know who might also enjoy it and would also be grateful if you were to subscribe to the podcast if you aren't already so that you never miss a new episode! Be sure also to leave a top review wherever you listen because that really helps out the show and helps people find it!   This episode is sponsored by Zola, the fastest-growing wedding platform that connects today's couples with the right planners and vendors. Zola gives wedding professionals more control, better exposure, and higher quality leads — all with competitive pricing and no annual commitment. Create your free listing at www.zola.com/andy. boosts#toggleFormOnEscOrEnter" data-boosts-adding-class="boosts--adding" data-boosts-deleting-class="boost--deleting">    Have you heard about Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey on The Wedding Biz Network? Listen as Preston shares the secrets, tools, and technologies behind his extraordinary ability to create a theatrical environment out of any space. Also, don't forget about Sean Low's podcast The Business of Being Creative, where Sean discusses the power of being niched, pricing strategies, metrics of success, and so much more. You can find both shows on The Wedding Biz Network.   SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show! If you are so inspired, contribute!   Time Stamps [0:00] – Today's sponsor is Zola. [0:56] – We discover that today's guest is returning guest Brett Culp. [2:26] – Brett touches upon our living in a state of constant crisis. [4:03] – Brett advises on how to avoid feeling overwhelmed in these trying times. [5:05] – Andy enthusiastically refers to the book The Obstacle Is the Way. [6:45] – Brett compares the conversation to breaking the sound barrier. [8:57] – Brett reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to independence. [11:38] – Mentoring rather than managing is still leadership, Brett asserts. [13:31] – Brett argues that we need to decide what we want our customer experience to be. [16:11] – Brett points out that the meaning of leadership is often misunderstood. [19:08] – Organizations that can respond quickly to change are the ones that will survive. [21:35] – Andy points out that involving people needs to happen on an ongoing basis. [23:04] – Learn what it means to be anti-fragile. [24:37] – Hear where you can get more information about Brett.   RESOURCES Brett's Previous Guest Spots on the PodcastRyan Holiday – The Obstacle Is the Way Find Brett: Brett's WebsiteBrett's Facebook PageBrett's Instagram PageBrett's Twitter PageBrett's LinkedIn Profile Follow The Wedding Biz on Social: The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz Network The Music Makers   Support The Wedding Biz by clicking here.   Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment & Zola.