Join Michael in this solo episode as he delves into the evolving landscape of social media inquiries and explores the question: Is the traditional website obsolete? From strategies to expedite response times to the impact of price adjustments on his upcoming 2024 season, he navigates through various considerations. Reflecting on his 2023 performance, Michael also contemplates enhancements to his pricing strategy. Additionally, he shares candid insights on navigating economic uncertainties and...

Ever found yourself facing a mix-up that turned your workday into a juggling act? That's exactly what happened to Michael when two clients both named Taylor unwittingly put my editing queue order in disaray. In this behind-the-scenes look, he recounts the tale and share how he managed to keep his cool and client relationships intact, including navigating another couple's unexpected request for a bonus highlight reel. Discover the delicate dance of satisfying diverse client needs, like when a...

Michael checks in with a quick recap on some of his thoughts from the 2023 season. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering

The guys link up to discuss rehearsal dinners which quickly devolves into other topics, like drugs and inappropriate toasts and how much of that content makes the final cut. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering

Michael and Adam link up again and chat about video vs audio podcasts, wedding retreats promising big returns, and how everyone has a course about something. The documentary that Michael references in this episode is called 112 Weddings by Doug Block.  This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on...

Michael and Adam link up after a few weeks to catch up and talk all about destination wedding videography.  This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering

Michael drops in with an unbiased review of DJI's Ronin 4D cinema camera. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for...

Michael and Adam link up to discuss the origins of the WVS Podcast amongst other things. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.

Michael and Adam link up to recap the highs and lows of the 2022 wedding season. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats.

Michael and Adam catch up during the busy season, but the show goes awry when Michael launches into a rant about wedding photographers. Later the guys talk about their recent drone troubles, including a lost drone in Aspen. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove

Michael and Adam link up to talk about Adam's switch to a new camera platform and the guys talk about odd client requests. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering

Michael breaks down the top 5 aspects of his business where he's performed exceptionally well. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering

Michael and Adam are joined by Idaho-based wedding videographer, Logan Wilds of Wilds Photo & Film to discuss all things wedding videography. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering

Michael and Adam  catch up after their Vegas trip and a two-month podcasting hiatus. The guys hit on Adam's burning desire to switch camera platforms, Michael's editing woes with a wedding that Adam shot for him…  among other things. Before wrapping Adam talks about a $20K bid he recently sent to potential clients. Looking for a shirt stay? Here's the one Michael,  The Bad Boy of Wedding Videography, uses at every wedding!    Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography...

Michael breaks down the top 5 aspects of his business where he's performed... well... below average. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering 1001 Songs That Make You Want To DieLet’s take a ride down the rabbit hole of horrible songs. Some are popular, some went...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Michael and Adam link up to discuss the outrageous number of first looks that are happening at weddings. Michael tells Adam about an edit he is dreading and the guys want to know if you want to attend the WVS workshop! Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering

In this episode Michael and Adam take a deep dive into a lawsuit filed against Adam by a former client and dissect what went wrong from the very beginning to the judge's final ruling. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering

Michael and Adam open the show discussing Adam's upcoming birthday extravaganza and how much celebration is too much celebration for a 40 year old. Michael reminisces the good old days of Canon and the positive attributes of the 5D lineup after the new R5C announcement.  The guys then hit on multiple topics including talking out loud while editing, looking up potential clients online, and staying creative. You can find us on Instagram! @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis ...

The guys open the show recapping Michael's winter wedding in Steamboat and Michael shares an awkward interaction he had with a guest.  Adam shames Michael about his editing setup and then shows off his own over-the-top post-production setup.  Later the guys discuss the differences between videographers who hustle, but do subpar work... and the talented videographers who struggle to scale their businesses. @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering

Michael and Adam link up via phone to discuss winter weddings and whether or not social media is a necessary part of running a successful wedding videography business.  Follow us: @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=27JB2VRWMZ7JG)

Michael and Adam open the show discussing the best time to book weddings. Afterwards they talk about the most overlooked tool in the industry, and Michael orders a new rig to help solve his lower back problem. Here are the links to what we discussed in the show: Sperry -  Snail Mail Fiore Films Zacuto ACT Recoil Follow us: @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=27JB2VRWMZ7JG)

Michael and Adam talk about life as wedding videographers, striking a work-life balance and Adam reflects on the one thing he wish he had done earlier in his career.  Michael recommends Mark Bone's YouTube channel for documentary tips and the guys brainstorm a free workshop idea. Follow us: @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=27JB2VRWMZ7JG)

Michael and Adam return to discuss the 2021 season, toast audio backup recording options, and why saying goodnight to your clients might be worth your time. Follow us: @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=27JB2VRWMZ7JG)

Michael chats with friend of the podcast and videographer Jordan Hall about editing, inspiration and getting out of creative ruts. Follow us: @weddingvideographyschool @aflatis    @filmsaboutlove @michaelleering @jcarterweddings Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=27JB2VRWMZ7JG)