Path to Business

For this week's episode we wanted to do something a little different and share who Grey Loft Studio is. We dive into our personalities and interests that make us who we are! This was a super fun episode to record, tune in to learn more about us!

Shooting your very first wedding soon?! On this week's podcast we dive into the Top 5 MOST IMPORTANT wedding photography tips that you need to know before shooting your very first wedding! This is the most important advice we can give to anyone who's about to shoot their first wedding! Tune in to hear these tips that will help you as a beginner wedding photographer!

Are you a photographer/ business owner? This one's for you! Booking clients consistently can be a real struggle to overcome for any photographer! It's all about the client experience. We're here to tell you how to perfect these three stages to successfully booking clients consistently!

Ever wonder why flowers are such an important detail of weddings? You've probably wondered; why do we carry them? Why do we decorate our venues and ceremonies with beautiful flowers? We wanted to dive into the history of wedding bouquets, the reasons and history behind it is super interesting. Listen up to learn all about it!

Are you recently engaged? You're probably eager to ask your friends to be apart of your special day, maybe even from the moment you've been proposed to! Asking friends and family to be apart of your bridal party is such a special thing, it can be overwhelming and even stressful to decide who you want in your party. Although it may be a tough decision, it's ultimately your special day! Listen to hear some of the best tips to choosing your wedding party.

At one point or another, we all (unfortunately) encounter an unhappy photography client. From being unsatisfied with the work, to payment issues or miscommunication, every photographer will deal with this at least once in their business. Learning how to deal with these clients and issues can be a real struggle, especially when starting your business! Don't get discouraged, try to learn why the client is feeling this way and what can be done to make the situation a more positive one. Tune in to hear our tips for dealing with an unhappy photography client!

On this episode we talk all about posing for your wedding photos. Knowing how to pose for wedding photos will help couples look amazing in every shot! Brides and grooms already have enough to think about on their wedding day, let alone posing for photos. But no need to worry! We got you! We say the trick to posing for wedding photos is to hardly pose at all. “The digital age allows us to take more images, which means we can encapsulate those candid moments in a beautiful way, more like photojournalism,” Listen along as we dive into some do's and don'ts for you picture perfect wedding photos!

Wedding speeches, do you love them? do you hate them? For some people it's terrifying, other's are complete naturals at public speaking. Either way, it's always best to be prepared for them! Weather its your wedding, or you're the one giving a speech, it's a good idea to have a structure. We always recommend having an order to your wedding as to who and when the speeches are coming from. We've prepared some tips for you to give the best wedding speech there! Looking for more wedding planning tips? Be sure to head over to our website! https://greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

Ana Brandt is one of the most recognized newborn and maternity photographers in the world. It all started when Ana was coming to my city wanting to host a workshop. I quickly volunteered my own studio that's in my home, and here we are today still keeping in touch! She is seriously one of the most hard working people I know, I deeply admire her and I'm so happy to be able to call her a friend. She is one of the most successful newborn photographers in the world, with over 20 million YouTube views, 100k subscribers, and followed by over 400k people on Facebook. Ana's ambition and passion is truly inspirational. Having Ana on my podcast was so amazing! We dive into her life as professional world renowned photographer. Ana's story is inspiring. Her business is thriving and only growing more and more each day. Be sure to check out Ana's work here: https://www.anabrandt.com/

Struggling to find your wedding photographer? With endless search results and options it can be overwhelming, but don't worry. We've come up with a few tips and tricks to help you decide on your perfect wedding photographer! One of the first things to decide is the style of your photos you'd prefer. Get inspired and gather those Pinterest photos! Careful research is key, it's so important to read photographer's reviews and portfolios. We always encourage finding time to do an initial interview with your potential photographer before making a final decision. Proper communication is so important! You will be working and planning with your photographer before, during, and after your wedding; so it's important you can communicate well and get along. Want learn more about today's episode, head on over to our site here: https://greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

Why Bring a Psychic Medium on a Business Podcast is more about the need to truly understand how we make decisions and take action in our business. The little voice kicks in and we make decisions based on things out of our control at times. Listening to our inner self, our spirit guide, god, these are the higher vibrational universe guiding us on our path. Jennifer Hall joins us and we talk all about that gravitational pull that we inherently have towards the direction we are meant to be going in. Incorporating spirit is inherent whether we know it or not. Spirituality broadly means relinquishing a certain amount of responsibility for your own life and believing that there is something bigger at play. It is the belief that you are guided at least in part by a higher power. But it doesn't require you to follow a specific religion, just to be open-minded about life beyond earth. Sometimes, we don't even realize we're following a spiritual path because it's so engrained in our culture. For instance, the horoscopes we might read in the newspaper on our commute to work and take comfort in, because we've been told we're going to have a great day or that good fortune is coming our way. For more about this episode, check it out on the show notes page HERE: https://greyloftstudio.ca/why-bring-a-psychic-medium-on-a-business-podcast/

Path to Wedding Planning with Sea & Silk, episode number 27 on the podcast. Amanda began her business after university, even though she always dreamed of becoming a planner. Her story is so relatable. She's an intern who became a business owner. Amanda has gone through incredible business challenges. That was just the beginning of the wild journey of business and life this GirlBoss has continued to ride. However, she's become a fine-tuned version of success she's creating for herself and others today. Ecstatic for this opportunity to have a candid conversation with Amanda about business highs and lows. Creating a company that aligns with what you actually want. Taking everything she's learned and turning it into valuable teachings for herself and others. However, documenting this amazing story of perseverance, especially given the current economic status of the event industry, is near and dear to my heart. For all the show notes and how to get in touch with Amanda, visit the website: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

We are going to discuss how to start a podcast in 2021 and tell you about the reasons why having a podcast in 2021 is where you want to be if you've never met us before. Why would somebody start a podcast in 2021? Doesn't everybody have a podcast these days? That's true. But you should also start the podcast because it's just another way for you to get noticed using the podcast platform, either online, Spotify, Apple Podcast or other people, clients and other photographers can find you and that just grows your network. What's really cool to you about starting a podcast is being able to interview people that perhaps you never thought you would ever be able to talk to you. Imagine being able to interview your idol, which we've been able to do on our podcast more and more than once. Yeah, more than once. It's been so amazing to be able to connect with people on a different level podcast just kind of get you in the door. If you are somebody who is really passionate about what you do, this is such an amazing tool for you and it's never too late. It's just like starting a YouTube channel or a blog. I think that if you are passionate about what you do, then you definitely need to consider doing a podcast because it's another avenue for your potential clients to get to know you. You never know who's listening, which is the beautiful thing about podcasts. One of the first things you need to do to start a podcast is to brainstorm what it is, what niche you're going to be going into with the podcast. Anyone that thinks they're going to talk to every single person on their podcast really ends up talking to nobody. Just find one specific thing that you really want to talk about. For example, we use Path To Business and we interview people about their journey from where they started to now being entrepreneurs. We relate to them on certain things because every entrepreneur always goes through the same kind of steps. You start a business and then you get super busy and you start hiring. There's so many things that are relatable between different businesses, and you just need to find the thing that makes you stand out. And if you what you want to do is just give value constantly. You just have to make sure that you're giving the audience or whoever is listening something to keep them interested. On our podcast, we give little insights and tips on our own business as well. That's the beauty of a podcast or running your own business in general. You can make the rules up as you go. There really is limitless potential or opportunities for you to use your podcast. So if you start doing a season talking about your wedding photography business and then you want to talk a little bit more about just weddings in general. Niching is really important, but don't feel like you have to pick a specific topic and stick with it forever. I know that that was something that I struggled with. I wanted to be about what I want to talk about. At first it was just me doing the podcast and now I've actually added Luc onto the podcast because I found that we work better together and we were better as a team. It felt more like a chore doing it just by myself than doing it with him. You need to understand that your podcast can grow, it can change and evolve just like your business does.

Go Clean Co Interview Part 2 where Sarah joins Bethany for the second episode about growing her business. The approach that Sarah takes when it comes to growing her business is pure gold. Her vision of what and what she's been able to do in such a short amount of time is inspiring. The candid approach she takes to influencing and her digital growth is raw and real. The main advice that she gives is that you need to give more than you receive. If you want to see your business grow, you need to do things that align with you. Alignment with core values, building Sarah's business with a fall-forward approach is a pure win. Fear of failure isn't something that she lets get to her. People are living better, cleaner lives because of the work she does and that is important. I started following Mrs. Hinch and quickly became obsessed and perhaps is why Go Clean Co felt like Christmas day to me when I stumbled upon it! As much as I still love a good "Hinch" hack, it wasn't the same cleaning products. It never felt the same. I wasn't sure if I could ask her about other people who do what she does, but she did! She follows and adores Mrs. Hinch. Who couldn't, she's the sweetest and so real. Also, very funny just like Sarah. Scrubbing toilets and seeing gross things makes you want to laugh or cry right? For all the links in the episode and how to get your hands on Sarah's Cleaning Handbook, head on over to the show notes page: www.greyloftstudio.ca/pathtobusiness

Go Clean Co – Interview Pt. 1, Sarah McAllister joins Bethany on the Podcast and shares some amazing insights to how she's grown her business. This is Episode Number 24. Today we are chatting with the queen of clean and learning all about the path that she's taken to get to where she is today. We dive deep into her story and how she manifested her success and that she's not above getting deep into the dirt with her team. Her story resonates with me, especially as a self-made entrepreneur and I can't wait for you to feel as connected to her as I felt from this interview. GO CLEAN CO BEFORE THE FAME Whenever we interview guests we ask them the same questions. However, we really wanted to go deep and learn how Sarah started. Hearing how she's grown her dog walking business and stumbled upon a gap in the market is inspiring. As business owners we can relate to this story so much! Her mom is the entrepreneur in her life and always instilled in her kids that they should do the work and never feel shame in doing the “not-so-pretty” parts. Want to get your hands on her Cleaning Handbook? CLICK HERE. Make sure you follow her on Instagram HERE. Follow Path to Business Podcast on Instagram HERE. Check out Path to Business and who Bethany & Luc Barrette are HERE.

It's difficult to put into words how transformational my life has been since meeting with Jennifer outside of the podcast episode. Even before meeting her over zoom, I knew that I needed to have her be on this platform with me. Her story and how she's been able to create a business and life around her passion is breathtaking. There is no doubt in my mind that Jen is doing exactly what she should be doing and her talent is remarkable. She makes you feel completely at ease and is so good at what she does. Almost immediately my somewhat skeptical husband Luc was floored by how accurately she was able to describe us both. Being able to connect with my deceased loved ones was truly remarkable and an experience I will never forget. What is wonderful is being able to listen to it again and hear something a little different each time as I have had time to process the messages. If you are considering having a reading done, I would HIGHLY suggest reaching out as she books months in advance. Her genuine ability to make the experience so beautiful is what has drawn me into her, and I know you will be too! For more information on how to reach Jennifer, check out her website here: https://www.jenniferhall.ca/

Once the teachers are done school, who truly teaches them how to do the work they do? Where do they get all the materials to create and foster an environment that get's kids truly engaged in play? Engaged in learning? This missing piece is where Mariah comes in! Started out as just a fun way to share her creative teaching ideas and after a bit of time and hard work has turned into a really profitable side-biz turned almost full-time! Mariah Scrivens shares her journey and how she got to where she is today and it's an episode you're not going to want to miss! To get in touch with Mariah and learn more about her, check out the episodes show notes: https://greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

Not another social!!! Trust me, this isn't just another social. It's wayyyyy more. It's new, it's HOT, and you NEED to be using it for your business! The beauty of Clubhouse is it's an audio only space. This is something that you can use to connect with people in different way than ever before. There is something about hearing someone's voice and hearing the vulnerability in the way that they share stories and advice. I am talking huge influencers or people that I follow are in this space sharing nuggets of advice that have been absolutely priceless! If you aren't on the app yet, please don't wait!! Go ahead and sign up and get an invite! Be sure to follow us @greyloftstudio & @greyloftvideo for all our FREE chat's where you can ask questions in REAL time!

You might have seen her on CTV back in the day as the Weather Anchor for the Morning Live Show here in Ottawa. She's now turned to being a brand Ambassador for St. Laurent Shopping Centre and Mark Motors. She's also a new mom and blogger. When it comes to Melissa's story it's one you're going to want to keep listening to. She is so real and candid throughout leaving nothing left to the imagination. Her grit and determination is truly inspiring and I encourage you to reach out and connect with her. She's extremely good at what she does and she knows exactly how to hone in on skills that not all influencers of today can do. For more on Melissa, check out her website here: https://melissalamb.ca/my-story/ For more info head on over to the show notes page on our website: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

When it comes to videography these are the top mistakes we see NEW videographers making on a wedding day. Listen in about ways that you could be making huge mistakes when it comes to taking video's at a wedding. These tips can make or break a wedding day so we hope that you'll listen in and learn. These tips are so easily avoidable and we want to ensure that no videographer is left wondering what they need or are expected to do. Show up to a wedding day knowing that you won't make these mistakes! Don't have time to listen? Download our top 10 Mistakes PDF Guide HERE for FREE: http://bit.ly/3hnepDF

We are Luc and Bethany from Grey Loft Studio. We're a husband and wife wedding photographer and videographer team with a passion for helping others take their business to the next level. We release podcast episodes every week on strategies you can use to get more clients and get paid doing what you love. If you're starting a photography business or videography business you need all the help you can get. Take a look at the 5 steps we recommend you take to make sure you have the best chance for success. Download the TOP 10 Tips we recommend: https://bit.ly/3449dz3 FOR FREE!!!

I'm breaking down 5 tips that I think are really super important when it comes to starting a photography business on the podcast today. It's always easier to look back and think about all the things I've learned along the way, but some of these things I really wish I had done earlier, as I would have been miles ahead had I done it. If you're thinking about starting a photography business, I hope you check out this episode where I cover 5 Steps you NEED to be taking. BONUS: I have created a downloadable PDF GUIDE for FREE - I've included 5 extra tips + the 5 included on this podcast! If you're starting a photography business you need all the help you can get. Take a look at the 5 steps we recommend you take to make sure you have the best chance for success. Download the TOP 10 Tips we recommend: https://bit.ly/3ncZspQ Our Social Media ====================== YouTube: https://bit.ly/2J8p08F Instagram (Photo): https://bit.ly/3q0iKk3 Instagram (Video): https://bit.ly/2J1LZlD Facebook: https://bit.ly/2UUoHkk LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nNEa1S Pinterest: https://bit.ly/363ghxz

Pivot or Not this year has definitely challenged everyone to think about the word pivot when it comes to running your business. Luc joined me on the podcast to talk about how we are pivoting our business into 2021. We know that others are feeling like us, perhaps late to the pivot party of 2020. It almost feels like the only party that is happening in 2020, sadly. Understanding and action are very different things. The feeling overwhelms us about where to start can be such a struggle to get going. Trust us, you're not alone and we are here to tell you that it's not too late. I think there are different levels or different ways of pivoting. It doesn't mean that you're completely letting go of your current business. One of the big misconceptions that people have is that when you start to pivot that means that you're not doing your old business anymore. We want to make it very clear that that is not our intention. Acknowledging that 2020 almost robbed us in a way, of what we had planned and what we really wanted to achieve within our business. Memes that are going around where 2020 was supposed to be our year. Words that people were using when it came to 2020, that things were just going to be happening. For more info, check out our show notes page: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

Starting a Floral & Design Business can seem like an overwhelming business to start, however, Sophie and her team execute over 200 events each season. This business wasn't handed to her and she had to go down an amazing path to get to where she is today. Being able to chat with other like-minded businesses has been a highlight of my 2020 year. This episode will leave you feeling very inspired. Careful thought processes and very well organized moving pieces are what make up the amazing team that Sophie has grown with the undoubting support of her husband. Similar to other guests we've had on the podcast, including myself, Sophie set her sights to become a prestigious lawyer. Something about this profession screams success. Or so she thought. Realizations quickly became true that Lawyers didn't quite have it all. At least not in the way she imagined it would be. Seeing this trend makes me wonder what kids learn in school to think that this is the career path for them. I know growing up I wanted to go to University and be the first to be a lawyer within our family. Understanding that needs to be what “society” perceives as successful can come at a much earlier age than one can imagine. Check out our show notes for more info on how to find more from Sophie: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

Off-Season as a Wedding Photographer can be seen as a much-needed break for some industry pros. What if you could actually be missing out on valuable stuff while you're binging the latest series on Netflix? Most couples find themselves couped up inside during winter (this year more than ever). Proposals are still going ahead. Wedding slow season is inevitable, but what if you could actually be missing out on potential clients? Do you give in 100% to that break? Don't get me wrong, you totally deserve a break. It's actually a key ingredient to success. However, feelings of discouragement can fill the mind of even the most talented photographer during the off-season. The off-season is not uncommon, and sometimes, we have to remind ourselves that it's part of running a successful wedding photography business. Utilizing time more efficiently is key to coming out of the off-season with a thriving business and more potential clients on the horizon. To hear more about this episode, head to our show notes: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

Building a Business that's fulfilling is what most business owners aspire to do. Brodie O'Connor from Doree's Habit & Blondie Apparel joined me on the podcast to chat all about her story. She calls herself a "serial entrepreneur" and loves to dive deep into her businesses. Growing up she thrived while helping her parents run a local store and of course had lots of courage to do it herself. I think that entrepreneurs breathe that mentality and spirit into their children without even realizing it. This episode is filled with little goodies about opening up a store, or two. Building relationships has been a major factor in her success. Visiting Almonte for the first time Reminiscing about the first time I went into Dorees. I was doing a little visit of Almonte for a potential photoshoot and instantly fell in love with the vibe, the clothing, and the unique pieces. Growing up and having a family who loves to shop for clothes is engrained in me. The problem was that they always went for quantity over quality. As I have gotten older my mentality around this has shifted, slightly! Since I am a woman who's been from size 2 to size 14 over the years it's been a love-hate relationship at times. Luc will always ask me if I was nice to my clothes as I toss them on the floor when they don't fit the way I want! Building a Business that's Fulfilling You may be wondering what that even means. Whenever I think about my business I think it has to fulfill a couple of things. Your business needs to light a spark under you. That motivation and continuation especially when things WILL get tough is so important. Seeing the fruit of your labour and sometimes that comes in small forms or big ones. In the creative market perhaps getting a big commercial contract or wholesale opportunity with a larger store. These goals that seem impossible someday happen and come into fruition with dedication and keeping the business' heart true. Check out all the details over on the show notes page: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

Running a husband and wife team is something that some couples have been almost forced into lately, especially with the pandemic! Lot's of staying home together, making all the meals together, and really limited outside contact. You might be wondering why anyone would choose this. We actually love it. Working together and living together is something we actually chose. It's not been straightforward, but nothing ever is. We chat about what it's been like, how we started doing it in the first place, and how we continue to love it. Check out all the details in the show notes: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

Becoming a Makeup Artist and Growing a Company all at the same time is no easy feat. I met Klava at a styled wedding shoot in 2017 that we collaborated on together. She brought her fresh newborn baby girl and still managed to make our models look amazing of course. She had her in a carrier and still did her job and she's been inspiring me ever since. When I first started my business I used to strap little Philippe to my back and shoot a whole session. I didn't think much of it until I saw Klava doing it. Realizing how amazing we are as strong women who can still build a successful business all while raising children came at that moment. Travel, Change of Careers, Move across the Globe Even after all these years of working together at shoots and weddings I never truly got the chance to sit down one on one with Klava to hear her story. I knew it must be good because of how talented she is and how she's been able to scale her business so fast. Hearing the whole story is incredible and I am so happy to have had her on the show. Did you know she studied law and is a lawyer!? Who knew! Her passion has obviously changed paths and it's not the first time I hear of a creative entrepreneur who grew up wanting to be a lawyer, *cough* me! Klava actually became a lawyer and still changed, so it goes to show you can always make pivots and changes in your life. Building a Business with Balance One of the key messages Klava brings to her business and life is balance. Trying to find that perfect mix of work hard, play hard. Still really enjoys traveling and completely shuts off from the world most winters down south. It's never easy with small children but somehow she makes it look easy. People might think that about anyone running a business with kids. Even without them, it can be hard to not want to pour every ounce you have into your business because you love it. Knowing what I know now, creating distance, finding clarity, and getting some rest is actually a huge part of the success of any business. For more info about this episode and to contact Klava, head on over to the show notes: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

What to do during a Pandemic as a Photographer? It's hard to believe we are already at episode number 10 you guys. I wanted to give you a few stats so far. Now, this is just what the hosting site I use called Anchor tells me, but we are at over 500 listens and it says my audience size is over 40 people. To be honest I thought only my mom would listen. This means the world to me. Thank you so much for listening and supporting me. All your kind words of encouragement are really what's keeping me going. I haven't really gotten personal on this podcast as much so this episode is all about what I've been up to during this pandemic. (other than starting a podcast of course). What does a photographer do during a pandemic or even a slower season? My hope is that you'll get to know a bit more about my personal side, not only just hearing my voice, but now I have been dealing with the pandemic. My hope is that you'll feel a bit closer to me and hopefully reach out if you need someone. I am not always the chattiest person who reaches out all the time, but I am here if and whenever you need me. Do you ever have moments you think you'll never forget? Well, one of those moments happens to be when COVID-19 hit. We were all packed and planning to go to the Ottawa Wedding Show for what was seemingly going to be an epic one. Still riding the wave from the last show, giving tickets away to potential couples, and building a whole new look for our booth. Finally feeling like we've found our groove within our business. We had reached out to all the amazing vendors who we wanted to work with and ordered new albums for the show. It was going to be our best one yet, or so we thought. We had already a pretty full 2020 season so we were excited to fill up the rest of 2021 since we were already half booked. Our couples for 2021 were ramping up and we had already booked all our engagement sessions in for the season. Talk about feeling organized and on top of the world. Our website was getting an overhaul, our social media was consistent, and we had built this epic workflow for our clients. On top of all this, we had just gotten back from vacation in Florida in January. We felt completely refreshed for the start of our season. The next thing we hear about is this “bad-flu” that was going around and that there wasn't really anything to worry about. We received calls from other vendors who were also attending the wedding show asking us what our plans were. Of course, we were going ahead? The show was still moving forward at this point, I didn't think much of it. Going out the next day I got my hair done and a fresh blowout, new outfit, and a manicure. I was completely set. After speaking with our decorator and florist, we were all packed and ready. The virus wasn't something that we thought would cancel the wedding show. If you want to learn more about this episode and links to everything mentioned, check out my show notes page: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

Absolutely no doubt we needed Krista to talk to us about Starting an Invitation & Business with her expert skills. Not only is Krista an incredible person, but she's also a mom of two and works full-time. How she keeps everything going is a skill we all needed to know and I'm honoured to call her a friend. We've collaborated more than 30 times than I can count and she continues to floor myself and the industry with her creativity. Funny story is that I actually met Krista and her husband years ago when her team used to whoop my pickup teams butt at Ultimate Frisbee. This was, of course, pre-children and when we had time for sports and friends. After a night at The Rising Tide Society where she brought her newborn, I knew I needed to meet her. Having started my business while raising a tiny human, anyone who could do both was superheroes to me. A quick DM on Instagram, Krista kindly entertained me doing some fun branding photos of her and we, of course, hit it off. We laughed, added baileys to our coffees, and we met bi-weekly to chat all things business. It was a huge advantage for me in my business because she knew everyone and introduced me to all the people. To this day I am so thankful that she said YES! If you want to get in touch with Krista, check out the show notes HERE --> www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

If you're planning a wedding you'll want to reach out to Erica, she's what I call the Executive Wedding Planner on the go. She's always organized and knows how things are going to play out. Managing a busy household and a full planning business is something that I truly admire about Erica. Whilst I have first hand experience when it comes to raising children, Erica has been doing this long before I was in business. Erica is always smiling and an ability to make everyone feel comfortable. Understanding the niche of clients you attract Interestingly Erica kind of stumbled into wedding planning. Hearing her story of how she discovered it almost by accident. Often I talk about how skills from one job to another can be very transferable. It surprised me when Erica was in executive technology world before. Thinking about it you may not think that they would be helpful, but in Erica's experience she's been able to relate to her clients. Understanding your clients and the needs they have is very helpful. Since she was a top level executive she attracts these clients which are ideal for her. As a top level executive you don't have time to plan a wedding, that's where she comes in! If you want to know more, head on over to our show notes page here --> www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

I know you've probably heard this a million times, but I am going to say it again. Stop feeling guilt for the things that you aren't doing and start appreciating the things you ARE doing. I hear it all the time that other entrepreneurs aren't feeling like they are doing enough, especially when they see, what seems like EVERYONE else doing ALL the THINGS! Let me tell you that they really aren't doing all the things, they are just better at prioritizing. Sure, what does that even mean. It means that they have spent some time doing things that make them look like they are doing ALL the THINGS. I want to tell you how you can do it all as well, even when you don't think you can. I actually know you can because whenever I WANT to do something, it gets done. And I mean, who really wants to sit down and update ALT tags on a website or Blog. If you do then well, good for you. But let me tell you I don't wake up in the morning excited to write my next blog. Unless of course of it's about my my dreamy couples swoon worthy wedding day. Hear all my tips and tricks in this weeks episode and get all the links in my show notes page HERE --> www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

On this weeks episode I interview Dana from With Love Bridal Boutique, Owner, in Kanata, ON and hear her story of what sparked her vision for what she has grown today! When you dream about shopping for your wedding dress, you are absolutely looking for that dream dress experience, because without that, how does it all start to feel real? I know that was my experience when I started looking at dresses for my own special day. It was the spark that sent this bride's experience to spark something new, a wedding dress boutique business. This is an episode your not going to wanna miss, so sit back and enjoy! For all the show notes from this episode and how to contact Dana, head on over to: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

When you dream about what you want to be when you grow up it can be tricky to completely switch gears, but unrealized transferable skills are what has made Amy Haggerty so successful. I first met Amy in real life at a mom's wine group I organized before I even had kids. We had just moved into a new subdivision and I didn't know anyone. Putting a call out on Facebook was my way of trying to connect with others in the community and it completely worked. Looking back it's funny that we met this way, but from the very beginning Amy was extremely thoughtful, funny, organized. At the time I didn't quite know how she did it and even now I wonder, but I feel like we've always had this trait in common. Amy was the first to give me some old pregnancy books and she answered all my silly questions about kids and working. Looking up to her was the best thing I could have ever done as she has always been available to me not only in her business, but a friend. Somethings you just never forget and I swear I could write a funny coincidences book all about how Amy is always available for my many questions. Selling or buying a home is one of the biggest most stressful situations I have ever been in. She would take my texts, calls, emails and somehow make sense of it all. She's a saint! However, Amy is also a police officer part-time and whenever I have been purchasing or selling, somehow I've needed her police advice also. Unrealized transferable skills are what has made Amy so trusted within the community and in her policing community. Buy us a coffee and we could tell you the stories, but really what is transferable is that Amy has a super keen sense of people. She can assess a situation faster than anyone and she truly knows the ins and outs of her business. The skills needed for being a police officer and also selling homes is something I would have never thought would make sense. Her situation it's been a huge factor in her success. If you want to get in touch with Amy and get to know her more, head on over to our show notes page here: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast

I know this isn't a topic you might hear about a lot, bullying in business isn't really talked about often. Why!? It's not something that I thought was super relevant to everyone, but what I have found is that most people just avoid the topic completely or dismiss it. I believe it's because we are embarrassed or feel ashamed about it and so we don't bring it up. It's something that has played a really significant role in not only my business but my life. I did a pole on Instagram asking my community if they have ever felt a form of bullying within their business and it was 70% of the people who responded yes. What! Tune in to hear all the details and how I got over this huge hurdle. Show notes: www.greyloftstudio.ca/podcast @pathtobusinesspodcast

Learn a little bit more about me and how I got started in my Photography Business. Self-made, six-figure business owner, mother-of-three who's not afraid of hard work. I want to share not only my story with you but the story of how others have created their own unique journey. Your Path to Business Podcast is all about understanding that true connection is a super power that we can all achieve by sharing your story the way you want to. It's actually extremely powerful and beautiful and through this we can all learn so much. I want to celebrate each business and the story of how it came into fruition. Knowing how we got started is so important for growth especially when we are working so hard with in our business. We understand and appreciate the sacrifices and decision that have lead us to where we are today. We can continue to achieve all your biggest dreams by empowering ourselves and others to do the same. For a link to save 50% off HoneyBook for a year, head to www.greyloftstudio.ca/honeybook For the show notes, head to www.greyloftstudio.ca/pathtobusiness Email me: info@greyloftstudio.ca

On this episode of "Path to Business" Podcast I chat with Jessica Fewster about building a "Dream Wedding Venue" from the ground up and all the effort it takes to take an idea and turn it into something epic. Everything from the business plan to mortgages being difficult . Once Jessica shared this story with me I knew the world needed to hear it. It took A LOT of convincing but I was finally able to sit her down and now I can't wait to share it with you. Jessica is looked up to in the Ottawa Wedding Industry and I am completely honoured to have had her as a guest to share her story. It's not everyday that someone dreams up building a brick and mortar spot in the mountains that's modern and different from everything that the market had currently seen. As with most businesses we know that corporate should always be mixed in with weddings or events. After quickly realizing that corporate world wasn't for her or the business they went full gear into weddings. Everything happens for a reason and I really beleive in the fact that if you put your mind to something you will make it happen. I know that Jessica has worked her butt off to get where she is and build the team she's so proud to call her family. She is always trying her best to have nothing left to waste and has created smaller amazing business' that all feed into her "Le Belvédère" dream. Things like shuttles and getting ready spots that are perfect for family and friends to stay at, extra kitchen space to cook food offsite and create a canteen out of it. Nothing has stopped her. In your business I am sure you have been there where you realize that you want to control everything to make it all cohesive and on brand, but adding a shuttle service and getting ready spaces is next level. Talk about up-levelling. Usually I feel like we think of something but dismiss doing it because it will be too much work or effort. Not this team, the second they get an idea, watch out. It's going to happen and all for the right reasons, to please their ideal clients. With 120+ weddings a year it's no doubt that this team has it down to a science, but the icing on the cake is that each client and guest walks away feeling like this wedding was one to remember. To get in touch with Jessica and her team, check out the show notes here: www.greyloftstudio.ca/pathtobusiness

Starting a Videography Career wasn't something that I would ever think that I could add to my own title, but it's one I am truly proud of. I was able to connect with Corinne who is an extremely talented filmmaker and she inspired me to push myself even further. Corinne is the Creative Director for Corinne McDonald Films, and Podcaster for The VIP Collective. She's extremely sought after in the Toronto area for wedding films. As soon as I virtually found her I became obsessed because she is extremely talented and works with some of the best in the Toronto, Ontario Wedding industry. Her work literally speaks for itself and leaves clients and other vendors speechless. When I first reached out to her I wasn't even sure if she would get back in touch with me, but of course she did and I was over the moon. Corinne is very talented and has also started her own Podcast and Youtube series as an expert in the wedding industry called The VIP Collective. To see all the show notes and how to contact Corinne, check out this link: www.greyloftstudio.ca/pathtobusiness