Podcast: The Focused AF Podcast

7: Episode 007 – How to Build a Successful Associate Team

Work less, earn more. It’s the American Dream, right? Well, not so fast. In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into starting, growing, and managing an associate brand. Karis & Ben started their associate brand, Pearl Paper Studio back in 2013, and have since grown their team to 14 photographers, documenting over 80+ weddings/year…

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6: Episode 006 – Emily Rochotte

On today’s episode, we are joined by Emily Rochotte, a social media strategist and professional blogger who shares with us some of her tips & tricks on creating a marketing strategy in today’s quickly-changing wedding marketplace. We also talk about outsourcing, ChatGPT, and even a phenomena known as “Posting & Ghosting” (and a million reasons…

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5: Episode 005 – How We Use AI In Our Work

As business owners, we are always looking for ways to make our lives a little easier, earn more revenue, and run our businesses a little more efficiently. This is where AI comes in. Over the past couple of years, AI has completely transformed the landscape of the wedding industry, especially in the wedding photography space….

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4: Episode 004 – Mike Zawadski

Mike Zawadski is a wedding photographer based out of Northern NJ. Listen to his inspirational story of hitting rock bottom, then eventually climbing to the top through perseverance, hard-work, and finally surrendering to his destiny and role in this world. We also talk about building an associate team, his best marketing tips, and the importance…

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3: Episode 003 – Jennifer Molina & Rolando Molina

Who were Jenn & Ro before they became globe-trotting, award-winning, wedding photographers? Learn more about Ro’s life of crime, Jenn’s ambitions to become an Apple genius, and the scenic route they took to get to where they are today. This episode’s drink was the Aperol Spritz! Equal parts aperol, prosecco, and club soda. Garnish with…

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2: Episode 002 – Ben Lau & Karis Lau

Who were Ben and Karis before they were Ben AND Karis? Learn more about their humble beginnings, hear about their disastrous first date, and how they turned an accidental business idea into three thriving wedding photography businesses today. We also make a major announcement in this episode! You can learn more about that announcement here:…

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1: Pilot – Why We Started a Podcast

Ben, Karis, Jenn & Ro talk about how they met, the evolution of their friendship, and why they started a podcast. This episode also features Ben’s World Famous Bengarita! (recipe below) Bengarita Recipe 1 oz Tequila 1 oz Triple Sec 1 oz Fresh Lime Jucie .75oz Simple Syrup Rimmed glass tumbler with equal parts sugar,…

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