263: How One Yes Turned into 30k

About this episode

This episode discusses the growth strategies in the wedding industry, emphasizing relationship building and pricing decisions.

We’re recording live from Hybrid in Charleston, and this conversation turned into a real, honest look at what it actually takes to grow in today’s wedding industry. From the power of getting in the room and building real relationships, to the behind-the-scenes decisions we’re making as we head into the 2026 season, this one is packed with perspective shifts that can change the trajectory of your business. We talk about pricing in a way that most people avoid. When it makes sense to hold the ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Taylor Petrinovich, Kelley Gilster

Topics covered

• wedding industry
• business growth
• relationship building
• pricing strategies
• season planning

Keywords

• wedding photography
• business growth
• networking
• pricing
• 2026 season

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hybrid

Places: Charleston

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