{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"430. Michael Cassara - Navigating the Wedding Industry","description":"In this episode, I sit down with wedding photographer and podcast host Michael Cassara to talk about what it really takes to build a thriving business in today\u2019s creative industry. Michael shares his journey from leaving a corporate job to going all in on photography, how he navigated the challenges of the pandemic, and why client experience has been the key to his success.  We also dig into the growth of his show, The Vendor Table, and how it has become more than just a podcast. It\u2019s a platform that connects and educates wedding professionals. Together, we talk about the balance between creativity and efficiency, juggling multiple ventures, and the importance of structure, self care, and community in this business.  If you\u2019ve ever struggled with burnout, felt torn between passion and process, or wondered how to keep growing without losing yourself in the noise, this conversation is for you.  Check out Michael's website here: https:\/\/www.michaelcassara.me&amp;nbsp;  Check him out on Instagram here: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michaelcassaraphoto  Follow the podcast here: https:\/\/www.thevendortable.com\/  Check out The Vendor Table on Instagram here: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thevendortablepod\/   \ud83c\udfa7 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4owsWiM \ud83d\udcf1 Instagram: John Bunn - http:\/\/bit.ly\/2AYTiE2&amp;nbsp; John Bunn Films: https:\/\/bit.ly\/43S3866&amp;nbsp; Get in Touch: \u2705 Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com  Sponsors and Affiliates: \u2b50\ufe0f Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https:\/\/bridengroom.video\/johnbunn\/&amp;nbsp; - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100 \u2b50\ufe0f Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https:\/\/imagen-ai.com\/?ref=johnbunn&amp;nbsp;  \u2b50\ufe0f Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http:\/\/bit.ly\/46JuGyF&amp;nbsp; - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10 \u2b50\ufe0f Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https:\/\/bit.ly\/45HQjhC&amp;nbsp; - 14 day free trial \u2b50\ufe0f Inly - CRM for creatives: https:\/\/bit.ly\/41Akxkf&amp;nbsp; - 10% off with promo code JOHN \u2b50\ufe0f Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https:\/\/bit.ly\/47rrN5E&amp;nbsp; \u2b50\ufe0f Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https:\/\/bit.ly\/45rhAnl&amp;nbsp; Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months) \u2b50\ufe0f Multiply Media - https:\/\/bit.ly\/46OdZCe&amp;nbsp;- 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN \u2b50\ufe0f Spingle - AI culling and editing - https:\/\/bit.ly\/4m80XnZ&amp;nbsp; - 2 week free trial \u2b50\ufe0f Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4lmrKvf&amp;nbsp; - 30% off \u2b50\ufe0f Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HltJCj&amp;nbsp; \u2b50\ufe0f Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4md3ltE&amp;nbsp; - 50% off  The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors. ","author_name":"Shifting Focus with John Bunn","author_url":"http:\/\/howtofilmweddings.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38609165\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194292835"}