1:1 Mentoring Session
Break into the Wedding Industry
Calling all female videographers! Want to understand what really goes into starting your wedding videography business? If you’re struggling to know where to begin, don't worry; I have a custom framework that will catapult you straight to your goals.
What will I learn?
During our Mentor Sessions, you will learn exactly how to break into the wedding videography industry, with all of the guess-work taken out!
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We will cover:
⊛ How to build a portfolio from the ground up and connect with local vendors -- hello referrals!
⊛ How to create an enticing brand that brides will be drawn to
⊛ How to craft a "no-brainer" wedding package offer that clients will love
⊛ How to book clients with EASE using my straight-forward, re-usable sales method
You’ll leave with a custom workflow template that will help you land clients, a whole new brand identity for your business on Instagram, and exact clarity on how to book a full season’s worth of weddings.
Your Mentor Session
When you book a Mentor Session, you will receive two 45-minute consult calls over Google Hangouts. Before our first call, you will complete an intake form, so I can get all the information I need to create a custom agenda for our session.
After the mentor session, you will be sent:
⊛ A recording of each call, an action plan, and clear next steps for your business.
⊛ The ability to ask questions via Marco Polo (a free video message app) for 2 weeks after our last call.
⊛ A custom workflow template that will ensure a smooth booking process for you and your clients.
Pricing
1:1 Mentor Session Investment (Promo Price): $97
MEET YOUR MENTOR
Hello fellow videographer! My name is Sydney Smith; I'm a wife, a soon-to-be mama to a cute baby boy, and a professional video nerd. After graduating college, I knew I wanted more than a typical 9-5 job. I wanted to start a video business that would fulfill my creative passions, bring in a generous income, and allow me to work 90% from home. And guess what? I went from a beginner videographer (just building my roots) to running a luxury videography company in just one year. After completing my very first wedding season with considerable profit, loads of potential clients, and a new career path, I knew I had a professional framework worth sharing.
Let me tell you, there was a LOT of trial and error involved. When I first started my business, it felt nearly impossible to break into an already saturated and male-dominated video industry. I scoured the internet for free help, did months of mindless research, and made many clumsy mistakes along the way. If I had known what I know now, I could have built up my clientele and started making the kind of money I wanted to make so much faster.
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And here's the truth-- a mentor is your shortcut to success.
Chances are, your business goals and my business goals are the same. You want a solid income, a creatively fulfilling job, and the ability to be your own boss-- and you don't want to jump through a ton of hoops to get there. And guess what? This industry needs you, STAT. Brides and vendors want to work with female videographers. I can tell you from experience that many brides will choose you solely because they can relate to you and rely on your judgment. But before they say "YES!" to your business, they first need to trust that your brand, industry reputation, and communication style are the right fit.
I am here to fast-forward you and your business to that place of trust with your clients. Using the exact same framework I used to get to where I am in my business today, you can finally turn your passion into a profitable, successful business (no twists or turns necessary).
You ready?
Sydney Smith is a Sacramento-based videographer and the sole owner of Smithhouse Films. Her videography has been featured in Real Weddings Magazine, the Real Weddings blog, and the Wedding Chicks website.
Skyelar + Michael
"I can't say enough how glad I am to have found Smithhouse Films. We originally did not plan to have a videographer but it was the best decision we made. Sydney is such a talented videographer..."
Krista + Dominic
"OMG ALREADY SO IN LOVE WITH OUR FILM!! I can't stop watching it!! So special, you guys literally killed it!!
Yay yay yay!"
Julie + James
"Omg we finally got the chance to watch it together and, to quote James, 'it's spectacular!' We absolutely love it!!!!"