How to Successfully Expand Your Wedding Business into New Markets Without Relocating

Dreaming of shooting weddings in multiple cities or luxury destinations? In this episode, Taylor and Kelley sit down with filmmaker Kelly LaFleur to talk about how she successfully expanded her business into multiple markets—without relocating. This convo is packed with practical tips and strategic mindset shifts for any wedding creative ready to go big.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ How to book weddings in new locations without living there
✅ The secret to filling portfolio gaps with purpose
✅ Why planner relationships are key to multi-market success
✅ Building brand consistency across regions
✅ How styled shoots can serve your marketing long-term
✅ Mindset shifts that make expansion possible

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 03:00 | Introduction
03:00 – 09:00 | Meet Kelly LaFleur
09:00 – 16:00 | Booking in New Markets (Without Living There)
16:00 – 23:00 | Portfolio Gaps & the Power of Styled Shoots
23:00 – 31:00 | Relationships > Geography
31:00 – 37:00 | Strategy + Consistency = Market Expansion
37:00 – 42:00 | Final Advice & Mindset Shifts

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