Over a Decade in Business & Thriving – Kelley’s Story

In this behind-the-scenes episode, Kelley Gilster of 618 Studios shares her journey from shooting her own wedding video to becoming a sought-after luxury filmmaker charging $25K+. With over 13 years of experience, Kelley opens up about the mindset shifts, missed opportunities, and the steps she took to finally own her value.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ Kelley’s origin story & how she found filmmaking
✅ The shift from mainstream to luxury weddings
✅ Key lessons from booking $7K weddings that looked very different
✅ Tips for recognizing and leveraging high-end opportunities
✅ Shooting $2M weddings and multi-day luxury events
✅ How to stop playing small & get out of your comfort zone

🎯 Want to go from burned out to booked out with dream clients?
This episode will help you see what’s possible and why you can have it all too.

📲 Follow Kelley: @618studios | @thelevelupco

Timestamps:

00:00 – 04:00 | Introduction
04:00 – 10:00 | Kelley's Origin Story
10:00 – 16:00 | Starting 618 Studios & Early Hurdles
16:00 – 21:00 | Learning the Difference Between Mainstream & Luxury
21:00 – 27:00 | Kelley’s Current Business Model
27:00 – 32:00 | Mindset, Comfort Zones & Encouragement

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💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/