In this episode of Wide Open, I’m diving into a topic that’s been on my mind as I navigate a course I’m currently taking. This course, focused on marketing to the high-end wedding market, has some valuable insights, but not everything being taught aligns with who I am or how I want to show up in the world.

Dustin M. is one of the realest humans I’ve ever met. She’s raw, honest, fun, and wildly successful. Join us as we explore the concept of mindset, the role it plays in success, and how you can harness its power to manifest the life and business you desire.

In this episode of Wide Open, Sylvia dives into a personal sales experience that went terribly wrong. After reaching out to a local organization about becoming a member, Sylvia found herself face-to-face with a salesperson who seemed determined to fail at every turn.

Starting a business can be overwhelming, and having practical, actionable advice can make the journey less daunting and more successful. Sylvia’s passion for helping others grow their businesses shines through, offering valuable support to those in their first years of entrepreneurship.

Sylvia, a wedding and branding photographer with a background in electrical engineering, brings her unique expertise in electronics, data storage, and even quantum physics to help photographers safeguard their precious work.

When Kelly moved back home to Wisconsin after spending six years in Mississippi, she realized she would need to remember how to grow a business from the ground up. Instead of giving in to the challenges, Kelly embraced them, growing her business at an astonishing pace and building a thriving community of local business owners.

If you’ve been in business longer than 2 seconds, you’ve probably heard someone talk about the “know, like, trust” factor. Before they buy, clients need to know you exist. Then they need to like you. Then they need to trust you.

Amanda Steinhauer is the owner, lead photographer, and creative director of Amanda Steinhauer Photography. She has been serving soul-filled, madly-in-love romantics with instantly nostalgic images for over 10 years.

Putting content out on social media can feel really hard, which is why so few people are consistent with it. All the big accounts are preaching consistency, sharing strategies… and all that is great. We need it. What I don’t see much of is content on how to create content. And I see people screaming for it.

After her work as a Speech-Language Pathologist left her feeling burned out in the midst of the COVID pandemic, Meredith launched full time into photography. 

Together with her husband, Mark, they are no stranger to big transitions in business. They recently welcomed their first daughter Amelia, which brings us to this conversation.