Maximizing In-Person Networking for Wedding Professionals

LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast

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.com

Timestamps:

00:00 - 03:00 | Introduction & Guest Introduction
03:01 - 10:00 | The Power of In-Person Networking for Wedding Professionals
10:01 - 18:00 | How Wedding Planners and Creatives Build Relationships
18:01 - 25:00 | Maximizing Your Networking Experience
25:01 - 32:00 | How Networking Helps Break into Luxury Markets
32:01 - 38:00 | Final Thoughts & Special Offer

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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/