Life & Business Updates: Balancing Work, Weddings, and What's Next for Level Up Co

LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast

In this candid Level Up Podcast episode, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster share real-life updates on juggling family life, busy wedding seasons, and running multiple businesses. From managing editing backlogs to navigating industry shifts and adjusting pricing strategies for long-term gains, they offer insights into how wedding photographers and videographers can balance it all.
They also discuss industry trends for 2025, the power of planner relationships, and exciting updates for The Luxury Framework—now available year-round. If you're a wedding professional with two or more years of experience looking to grow your business and break into the luxury market, this episode is packed with relatable stories and actionable advice.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Balancing family life with the demands of wedding season
✔️ How to manage editing timelines and client expectations
✔️ Strategic pricing adjustments for long-term planner relationships
✔️ Industry insights and booking predictions for 2025
✔️ The benefits of targeting luxury clients during uncertain economies
✔️ Behind-the-scenes of running multiple creative businesses
✔️ Exciting Level Up Co updates, including evergreen access to The Luxury Framework
✔️ Sneak peek at upcoming educational offers launching in 2025
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Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:00 | Welcome Back
05:01 – 15:00 | Business Updates & Wedding Season Recap
15:01 – 25:00 | Pricing Strategies & Planner Relationships
25:01 – 32:00 | Industry Trends & Booking Outlook
32:01 – 38:00 | Personal Challenges & Balancing Multiple Businesses
38:01 – 43:00 | Level Up Co Updates
43:01 – 46:00 | Final Thoughts

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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/reset
Connect 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/