Second Society Podcast
by Jimmy Lick
Second Society is a platform for wedding photographers and videographers to find their lead and second shooters!We bring you wedding industry business secrets, inspiration stories, and everything in between. Follow along with us as we interview some of the best creatives in the wedding industry and people we believe will get you to the Top 1%.
Episodes
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How I Hire Second Shooters For Luxury Weddings
In this episode, Jimmy Lick shares his detailed process for hiring second shooters and assistants for luxury weddings, emphasizing trust points, portfolio evaluation, and the overall vibe compatibility to ensure a seamless team fit.Find the best leads, seconds, and assistants for your weddings at...
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The Worst Second Shooter Horror Story We’ve Ever Heard!
In this episode, wedding photographer Hannah Haisman shares a cautionary tale about hiring second shooters from Facebook groups, highlighting the importance of vetting and building a reliable team. She discusses her journey from a problematic experience to creating a trusted network of second...
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The Second Shooter Trusted by Peyton Frank, Storybox & Le Rêve Films
In this episode, Brady Huf shares his journey from viral YouTube videos to becoming arguably the top second shooter in the wedding industry. Discover how he built relationships, navigated high-profile weddings, and optimized his career for travel and flexibility. 00:00 Introduction to Wedding...
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How To Become A Top Second Shooter On Second Society | Juan Sipion | Ep. 22
Juan Sipion, a successful wedding filmmaker, shares his journey and insights into the wedding industry. How do you become a second shooter? How do you become a trustworthy second shooter and get hired again and again? All of these questions are answered in this week's podcast. Juan discusses the...
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How To Outsource 70% Of Your Work As A Wedding Creative
In this episode, Sarah Monica, a wedding photographer and outsourcing expert, shares her journey of transforming her business through effective outsourcing. She discusses the mindset shifts necessary for successful outsourcing, the importance of keeping creative passions alive, and the systems...
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The Real Truth About Working With An Agency - Erich McVey || SS Ep. 19
Erich McVey is a leading destination wedding photographer based out of Salem Oregon. I had the privilege to sit down and get his insights on achieving work-life balance, the importance of delegation, and building a reliable team. He discusses his journey of self-improvement, the role of second...
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How To Break The Ceiling Into Luxury Destination Weddings - Garrett Richardson || SS Ep. 18
Garrett Richardson is luxury destination wedding photographer who is best known for his RSF or resting smile face.. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced in adapting to a new market, the importance of rebranding, and how he focuses on creating a unique client experience. He's…
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Getting Paid To Travel To Italy - Daniel Elliott || SS Podcast 17
I sat down with Daniel Elliott from Anchor and Light Films to hear his unique experience of booking a wedding in Italy from Second Society while dealing with a broken ankle. They discuss the value of the Second Society platform for connecting with other wedding professionals, the challenges of...
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Defining Success For Your Family and Your Business - Anni Graham || SS Podcast 16
In this conversation, Anni Graham shares her journey into photography, influenced by her upbringing in India and her desire to tell stories through images. She discusses the importance of community in the photography industry, the challenges of balancing family life with a career, and how…
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How To Stop Scrolling & Make 6-Figure Templates - Steph Marie || SS Podcast 15
Stephanie Marie, formally known as Stephanie Meade sits down and shares her inspiring journey of overcoming tragedy and finding success in her photography business. Steph is a seriously the biggest cheerleader I've ever met. Her energy and joy in life is contagious and any chance you get to hear…
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Inside The Mind of a Multi-Millionaire - Jai Long | EP14
Jai Long, a serial entrepreneur, wedding photographer, and educator, shares his journey from being a photographer to becoming an educator and building a successful education business. We dive deep into how Jai makes ambitious goals and becomes passionate and determined to achieve them. Jai's...
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Why Branding Is So Important - Our Rebrand Journey | EP14
Second Society is rebranding after a year and a half. We went through a journey of finding the right designer and faced challenges with our initial branding and want to give you all the WHAT NOT TO DO's when rebranding your company! After 9 months we eventually found a designer who understood our...
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The Importance of Being Human First In Photography - Daniel Kim | EP12
Daniel shares his ethos of being a human first, photographer second, and wedding photographer third. He emphasizes the importance of shooting details like portraits and capturing the essence of the subject. Daniel also talks about his shift from shooting posed and perfect photos to embracing a…
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The Blueprint For Making $30k/yr As A Second Shooter - Jake Kazakevich | EP11
As Top Shooter on Second Society, Jake Kazakevich shares the exact blueprint on how he's made upwards of $30,000 in the past year on Second Society. His main focus has always been investing in building relationships and networking which has led to valuable opportunities in the wedding industry,...
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The Power of Storytelling in Wedding Films - Josh Helton | EP10
Josh Helton from A Little Long Distance seems to have broken every rule in the rule book when it comes to be a top wedding videographer in the industry. He's been able to tap into creative storytelling unlike any other filmmaker I know and has achieved national recognition for his brand. His...
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What Makes An Invaluable Second Shooter - Zack Schomp | EP9
Zack Schomp an incredible wedding photographer in Northern California shares his journey from music to photography and his experience as a second shooter. He emphasizes the importance of choosing happiness and creativity over money and trends in the wedding industry. Zack has had the pleasure of...
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Finding Purpose and Achieving Financial Freedom - David Reynosa | EP8
In this episode, David emphasizes the value of friendship and the role it plays in successful second shooting. The conversation also delves into creating a portfolio as a second shooter and building a sustainable career in the industry. We share insights on finding purpose beyond money and…
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Debunking Myths About Luxury Weddings - The Level Up Co. | EP7
In this episode, Kelly and Taylor from the Level Up podcast discuss the transition from the mainstream wedding market to the luxury market. We also talk about The Road To Luxury Workshop A 3 day FREE Workshop for Wedding Filmmakers and Photographers Sign up Here!...
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Second Society Success Story with Irma Garcia - Earth & Sun Co. | EP6
Irma Garcia, a wedding videographer from Newport Rhode Island, shares her journey and experiences in the industry. She discusses starting her business in 2019 and the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Irma also talks about managing a team and the importance of balancing…
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Facing Your Fears of Failure with Brandon Johnson from Nova Film Co | EP5
In this episode, Brandon Johnson, a videographer and educator, shares his journey in the wedding industry and how he built a strong social media presence. He discusses the importance of consistency and authenticity in building a following. Brandon also talks about overcoming fear and imposter...
About this show
Second Society is a platform for wedding photographers and videographers to find their lead and second shooters!We bring you wedding industry business secrets, inspiration stories, and everything in between. Follow along with us as we interview some of the best creatives in the wedding industry and people we believe will get you to the Top 1%.
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Jimmy Lick
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