Styled shoots are gorgeous. We love a pretty tablescape, a dreamy venue, and a gallery that makes you want to completely rebrand your business overnight.

But… what is a styled shoot actually doing for your business? Are you doing it right and is it worth it?

In today's episode, we’re chatting with Amanda Landon from Amanda Marie and Co. about the real cost of styled shoots and we’re not just talking about the dollars. We get into how styled shoots have evolved in the wedding industry, why you should have a strategy before you start gathering a dream vendor team, and how to make sure the shoot actually aligns with your brand and business goals.

We’re also talking about the money, time, and relationships that go into creating a styled shoot, plus how to get the most out of the investment. From building vendor relationships to creating work that feels like you to increasing your chances of not only getting published but making money from it, Amanda shares what she’s learned about making styled shoots work harder for your business.

Because a styled shoot can be way more than a pretty portfolio piece but only if you’re intentional about why you’re doing it in the first place.

So, if you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Should I be doing styled shoots?” or “Is this actually worth what it’s costing me?”, grab your coffee (or buckle up for that venue drive) and join us for this conversation. Enjoy Jabbers!

How You Can Find and Work With Amanda:

Website: https://amandamarieco.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandamarieandco/

A few links to Amanda's styled shoots that she spoke about in the episode:

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Hey Jabbers! This week we are chatting about how wedding pros can manage stress and avoid burnout during busy season by simply taking care of yourself. That time of year is upon us for a lot of pros and we wanted to share some practical tips on setting boundaries, outsourcing, and maintaining mental health to stay sane and balanced. We all need a little reminder on how to stay our best selves and so that we don't feel like quitting after our last wedding of the year has finished.

A few key reminders for our wedding friends:

• Set boundaries during busy season
• Self-care and movement is important
• Outsource or hire and temporary help if needed, don't do it alone.
• Figure out how to manage decision fatigue and get some emotional support from fellow vendor friends
• Make sure team roles are clear and communication is key with your team and your clients

Tell us how you handle your busy seasons and what helps you the most! Enjoy!

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• Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/
• Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/
• Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast
• Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/
• Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents

Hey Jabbers!

On today's episode we dive into client managing our client's expectations with communication. Client communication can be one of the trickiest parts of running a wedding business and sometimes boundaries are crossed or blurred. We're diving into client expectations, setting communication boundaries, and creating a planning experience that doesn’t require you to be available 24/7. Let's be honest, we do have lives!

We get into the practical systems and mindset shifts that can make communication smoother from setting expectations early to creating boundaries that actually work. Because being a great wedding pro doesn’t mean answering every text, email, and “quick question” the second it comes through.

• How to set clearer client expectations from the start
• Why communication boundaries are good for both you and your clients
• Systems that can help reduce communication overwhelm
• How to create a better client experience without being constantly available

We'd love to hear how you handle boundaries with your clients and set expectations throughout the process. Let us know! Enjoy, Jabbers!

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Just Another Biz Podcast Info:

• Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/
• Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/
• Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast
• Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/
• Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents