Advertise on podcast: Wedding Salt - Wedding Business Talk by Casi Yost + Hillary Lowe

Ever get sick of listening to influencers, coaches, industry members talk about how perfectly they do everything?  Us too!  In this episode Casi and Hillary dive into the things in their business they self-admittedly do NOT do well.  From ignoring off-boarding, to accidentally not having business insurance to using low tech means to track high ticket items, we out ourselves on the business practices we do NOT recommend.   We hope this episode is relatable!  If you have a bad business practice you want to laugh at yourself with us, DM us at @kayloecreative and/or @casiyostphoto.  There's no shame - we're all doing our best!  And if you're reflecting and calling yourself out on your bull*$&% well hey - that's actually a great business practice right there! Thank you for following along we love sharing these episodes with you and there is lots more coming this year! Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

Casi and Hillary are ready for a new year and ready to CATCH UP! Reflecting on what their businesses looked like for 2025, new things they tried, and what business boundaries they (mostly) stuck to.   A new year is here, with a new season of weddings around the bend, so join the conversation about how the industry and business ownership is changing and how Casi and Hillary will be tackling the year ahead. Sign up for the Kayloe Quarterly Magazine, launching Feb 2026 Want to see some of Casi's art?! Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

The internet's favorite Officiant joins us today to talk all about Officiating Wedding Ceremonies and why having a Professional Officiant on your wedding day takes your experience to the next level on every front.  Hillary and Jimmie dive into the nitty gritty on: 1. What really goes into writing a Ceremony script? 2. Why hire a professional to write and deliver it? 3. The real scoop on Marriage Licenses and how to get one 4. Who's getting married at Kendrick Lamar's Seattle concert?? You can find Jimmie on instagram @officiantjimmie  Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

Happy New Year and welcome back to Wedding Salt!  This episode is an introduction to the new course that Kayloe Bridal released at the end of 2024: Modern Wedding Planning, A Course for Couples! Learn what is included in the course, why Hillary was passionate about creating this content, and how you can plan your own wedding like a professional using the tried-and-true Three Phase approach developed by Kayloe Bridal: Phase 1: Set the Vision Phase 2: Hire the Team Phase 3: Finalize the Details If you have questions or want to learn more you can email [email protected]  and you can buy the course here!: https://kayloebridal.com/wedding-planning-course Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

Casi and Hillary start reflecting on the year (almost) behind us - it's really that time of year again!   What have been some of your business and personal highs for 2024?  What about the lows that we more rarely talk about?  We dive into some of our big wins, funny stories, and reflections from this year, the good, the bad, and the "to be continued". Tell us you're listening!  Share this episode on social media and tag us with some of your 2024 Highs and Lows! Want to checkout the Modern Wedding Planning Course hot off the press from Kayloe Bridal?  Check it out here: https://kayloebridal.com/wedding-planning-course  Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

Private Property Weddings are one of the hot trends in the wedding industry at the moment and Hillary is breaking down 1. What is a Private Property Wedding 2. Does a "backyard" wedding really save you money? 3. What vendors need to know ahead of time when working a private property wedding Mentioned in the episode: https://www.theeventhelper.com/ https://kayloebridal.com/2022/07/13/why-small-intimate-weddings-in-portland-are-the-way-to-go/ Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

Join us today as we welcome attorney Ann Koppuzha, who talks about the critical importance of having strong, up-to-date, and FRIENDLY contracts in the ever-evolving wedding industry. With over a decade of experience at top law firms and the Department of Justice, Ann brings a wealth of legal knowledge to the table. During our discussion, we'll cover: Transforming your standard contracts to meet 2024’s market demandsCommon mistakes wedding pros make with their contracts and how to avoid themHow a well-crafted contract can enhance the client experienceEssential contract clauses that protect you and your couplesOverlooked elements you may not have considered for your contractsTips for finding the right contract template for your unique business nicheWhether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to protect their business and provide an exceptional client experience.  Grab your FREE guide, Contracts → Clients, 3 Strategies for Savvy Wedding Pros to Wiin More Brides, here: https://www.powerhouse-legal.com/contract-guide-wedding-pro Connect with Ann on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/powerhouselegal/ Grab a rock-solid contract to protect your business here: https://thebusinessreserve.com/products/wedding-photography-contract Reach out to Ann here to review your contract, protect your brand, or solve another legal dilemma: https://www.powerhouse-legal.com/wedding-lawyer Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

Jenny Bowker, a vet in the Bridal Beauty industry, joins us today to chat all things hair, makeup, and getting ready on your wedding day! Whether you're a photographer, florist, another beauty expert, or a Bride, you'll learn super helpful wisdom and pro tips you never would have thought of! Follow Jenny at @sistergoldenbridal and find more of her work at www.jennybowkermakeup.com Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

 Have you ever found yourself working a Wedding and the same question or confusion arises again and again?   Even though we are wedding professionals with several years of experience, we still have questions!  We’re here to address those pesky questions once and for all.  Casi and Hillary bring their real questions to each other to see if they can get some answers. Do you have questions too?  We’ll be doing frequent installments of Spilling the Tea episodes, so DM us on Instagram with YOUR burning questions so we can address them next time! Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

Casi and Hillary are digging IN to a popular conversation circling amidst wedding professionals right now: this episode is all about ghosting! - What are we even talking about when we are throwing around the term "ghosting"  - Why you might be getting ghosted   - How to turn ghosting into being productive for your business Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

Hillary comes to you with a solo episode, sharing a quick book review and highlights on the top 3 business books that can take your business to the next level along with lots of helpful insights and tid-bits.  1. Company of One: by Paul Jarvis 2. Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: by Denise Duffield-Thomas 3. The Big Leap: by Gay Hendricks Honorable Mentions - Chillpreneur: also by Denise Duffield-Thomas - I know how she does it: by Laura Vanderkam - The Creative Habit: by Twyla Tharp - Originals: by Adam Grant - Quiet: by Susan Cain Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!  Hillary of Kayloe Bridal is permanently joining Casi and Wedding Salt as *co-host* and is here to stay! If you don't know Hillary yet, she is the owner and Designer at Kayloe Bridal, planning weddings in Portland, Oregon.  Follow her on Instagram @kayloebridal  In today's episode, we dive into the 5 key touch points we think every Photographer should have with their clients and what it looks like to have a Planner involved in each one.  The touch points we cover: 1. Inquiry through onboarding 2. Engagement session 3. 6 months before event 4. 1 month before event 5. 1 week before event Keep tuning in to Wedding Salt for a fresh perspective on the Wedding Industry, being a business owner, and how to work harmoniously in both! *stay salty!* (just kidding) Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

In this episode, Hillary, the owner and planner of Kayloe Bridal and I talk about what we forsee in the wedding industry in 2024, the importance of hiring a planner, trusting your vendors, and some photography predictions I see coming this year.  Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative

How can you include film in your workflow? In today's episode we will talk about film. how it works, what cameras to start with and how to ease into it in your workflow at weddings. I also have resources that I talked about below. If you want to get on my waitlist for my film course, you can click below to hop on that! 1) My waitlist for the Film Lab Course 2) The top film emulating presets I have found 3) My free guide on how to add film to your wedding workflow 4) Video comparing film stocks Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative