Path to Business
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Path to business - the podcast.
We are your hosts Luc & Bethany Barrette. We’re husband and wife team building a legacy with our 3 children that we’re so damn proud of!
School of Youtube graduates, Full-time wedding photographer and videographer operating a thriving 6-figure business.
We share all our best strategies & experiences that we’ve learned along the way.
Featuring other amazing businesses so you can genuinely get inspired.
This is YOUR… path to business.
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35. History Of The Wedding Bouquet
July 08, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBEver 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!
34. Choosing Your Wedding Party
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBAre 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.
33. 5 Secrets to Dealing with an Unhappy Photography Client
June 24, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAt 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 ...
32. How To Pose For Wedding Photos
June 17, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBOn 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 pho...
31. Wedding Speech Tips
June 11, 2021 00:56 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWedding 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 plannin...
30. Ana Brandt - From the Beginning to Now
June 03, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBAna 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...
29. How To Find a Great Wedding Photographer
May 27, 2021 20:08 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBStruggling 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 interv...
28. Why Bring a Psychic Medium on a Business Podcast
April 15, 2021 20:03 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBWhy 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 goin...
27. Path to Wedding Planning with Sea & Silk
April 08, 2021 19:45 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBPath 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 oth...
26. Starting a Podcast in 2021
April 02, 2021 23:21 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBWe 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 ...
Starting a Podcast in 2021
April 02, 2021 23:21 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBWe 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 ...
25. Go Clean Co Interview Part 2
March 25, 2021 16:25 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBGo 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 ...
25. Go Clean Co - Interview Part 2
March 25, 2021 16:25 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBGo 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 ...
24. Go Clean Co – Interview Part 1
March 18, 2021 13:34 - 42 minutes - 39 MBGo 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 an...
24. Go Clean Co – Interview Pt. 1
March 18, 2021 13:34 - 42 minutes - 39 MBGo 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 an...
23. Jennifer Hall Psychic Medium Business
March 11, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIt'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 ...
22. Who Teaches the Teachers with A Playful Purpose
March 05, 2021 00:40 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBOnce 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 whe...
21. What is Clubhouse? Why you should take the Plunge!
February 26, 2021 02:20 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBNot 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 s...
20. Melissa Lamb - TV Personality & Brand Ambassador
February 19, 2021 02:57 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBYou 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 w...
19. Mistakes New Wedding Videographers Make
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWhen 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 mi...
18. Tips on Starting a Videography Business
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBWe 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 chan...
17. What I wish I knew Starting my Photography Business
January 19, 2021 03:22 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBI'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...
16. Pivot or Not
December 03, 2020 02:20 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBPivot 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 ...
15. Starting a Floral & Design Business
November 19, 2020 22:42 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBStarting 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 t...
14. Off-Season as a Wedding Photographer
November 12, 2020 19:23 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBOff-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 total...
13. Building a Business that's Fulfilling
August 20, 2020 11:21 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBBuilding 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...
12. Running a Husband & Wife Team
August 01, 2020 14:08 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBRunning 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 fir...
11. Becoming a Makeup Artist Company
July 22, 2020 16:45 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBBecoming 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 Kl...
10. What to do during a Pandemic as a Photographer (or any business)
July 17, 2020 15:24 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWhat 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 ...
9. Starting an Invitation & Design Business
July 08, 2020 03:15 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBAbsolutely 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 ye...
8. Executive Wedding Planner on the Go
June 24, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIf 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. U...
7. Feeling Guilt about what you AREN't doing?
June 17, 2020 02:46 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBI 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 me...
6. Dream Dress Experience
June 10, 2020 13:42 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBOn 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 somethi...
5. Unrealized Transferable Skills
June 10, 2020 13:32 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBWhen 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 thi...
4. Bullying in Business
May 27, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBI 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 c...
1. Accidentally, On Purpose, a Photography Business
May 20, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBLearn 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 thr...
3. Starting a Videography Career
May 20, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBStarting 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 ...
2. Building a Dream Wedding Venue
May 20, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBOn 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 Ottaw...
Accidentally, On Purpose, a Photography Business
April 14, 2020 22:52 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MBLearn 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 thr...