🎙️ Engaged As Fuck: Ep: 0017 - Barrel and Bloom Co. - Behind the Bar with Tom Janeiro 🍸✨

This week, we sit down with Tom Janeiro, the mastermind behind Barrel and Bloom Co., Colorado's mobile bar service that's redefining wedding and event bartending. From his journey out of the corporate grind to creating unforgettable cocktail experiences, Tom spills the tea (or maybe the whiskey) on building a business rooted in joy, connection, and sustainability.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How a corporate burnout inspired a thriving wedding bartending business

✔️ The importance of creating personalized experiences for couples and guests

✔️ How Barrel and Bloom balances sustainability and top-tier service

✔️ Tips for building a strong, engaging team in the wedding industry

✔️ Tom's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and the secret ingredient to bartending success

Grab a drink and tune in as we toast to this inspiring entrepreneurial journey!

🎙️ Engaged As Fuck: Ep: 0016 - The Case Against Same-Day Edits in Wedding Photography & Videography 📸🎥

Same-day edits might seem like a trendy offering, but are they doing more harm than good? In this episode, we unpack why same-day edits disrupt the wedding day experience, compromise quality, and cater more to professional egos than to client needs. With a focus on delivering exceptional, thoughtful memories, we challenge this industry trend and advocate for a better approach to wedding storytelling.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why same-day edits detract from the couple’s wedding experience

✔️ The pitfalls of rushing the editing process and sacrificing quality

✔️ How instant gratification misaligns client expectations

✔️ Why professionals need to put client experiences over their own validation

✔️ A call for thoughtful, patient editing that crafts timeless memories

Tune in as we dismantle the hype and bring the focus back to what truly matters—creating meaningful, high-quality work for your couples.

🎙️ Engaged As Fuck: Ep: 0015 - The High Cost of Second Shooters in Wedding Photography 📸✨

Are skyrocketing second shooter rates throwing the wedding photography industry off balance? In this episode, we dive deep into the controversial trend of second shooters demanding $75-$100+ per hour and how it’s impacting business owners, clients, and the entire industry. From the hidden costs of running a photography business to fair compensation and sustainability, we’re breaking down the numbers and the consequences.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why inflated second shooter rates are creating an industry imbalance

✔️ The real cost of running a wedding photography business

✔️ The importance of fair rates for sustainability and accessibility

✔️ How to value experience, responsibility, and collaboration in pricing

✔️ Why second shooting should be a stepping stone, not a six-figure job

Tune in for a candid, unfiltered conversation about value, sustainability, and keeping it real in the wedding photography world.