The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast
Mike Cassara and Lauren O'Brien
Recent Episodes
This week, we had the honor of sitting down with the iconic Vanessa Joy! In this candid, unfiltered conversation, we cover everything from the evolution of wedding photography to staying relevant with trends, smart business practices, and even gear selection. It’s a longer episode than usual—but we couldn’t bear to cut it, because Vanessa shared so much incredible insight. Wedding photographers, this one’s a must-listen.
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Check out Vanessa's Links:
Instagram // YouTube // Website
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Check out our new WEBSITE -www.thevendortable.com
Instagram //TikTok // YouTube //Facebook Group
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Do you want Elevate your post processing workflow? Aftershoot will help speed up and simplify every step of the process from importing, culling, editing and exporting. Get a free 30 day trial - or Save 15% off a subscription with code TVT15
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Need some peace of mind knowing your contracts are rock solid? Then you need to get legally legit with
The Legal Paige - use code TVT10 for 10% off all contracts/clauses/amendments and more.
Need 1:1 legal support for your business? Work with Paige & Alisha at www.griffithsuazolaw.com/contact-us
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Looking for an all-in-one platform that streamlines your business? HoneyBook has been our go-to CRM for years—handling proposals, scheduling, and contracts. Now with AI to summarize projects, capture leads, and draft emails, you can focus on what you do best. Start your free trial today at HoneyBook.com
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Accept payments with zero processing fees, pay contractors and empower your clients to choose how they want to pay. Sign up today at Maroo.us/TVT
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Blacksmith Print Co. brings quality, simplicity and a boutique customer service to photographers looking to upgrade their album experience. Get $500 of album credits towards your first sample when you mention The Vendor Table in the "how did you hear about us" section.
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Want to scale your Wedding Business to new heights? Learn from the absolute best at The Abundance Group. Skip the waitlist by visiting www.theabundance.group/tvt - an exclusive for TVT listeners.
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Outtro Song: HiddenHanded - Inlet, from the album "Marina" available on all Platforms. Check him out!
We are back with a variety of topics to talk about on this week's episode—from ChatGPT giving the absolute perfect reply to Gen Z brides, to vendors complaining about being called vendors, to cringing at old work. We also cover a Vogue article about things wedding planners wish couples would stop spending money on, as well as a trademarking topic from a few months ago (with insight from The Legal Paige). It's a little bit of everything—honest takes, industry laughs, and plenty to think about.
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Check out our new WEBSITE -www.thevendortable.com
Instagram //TikTok // YouTube //Facebook Group
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Do you want Elevate your post processing workflow? Aftershoot will help speed up and simplify every step of the process from importing, culling, editing and exporting. Get a free 30 day trial - or Save 15% off a subscription with code TVT15
—
Need some peace of mind knowing your contracts are rock solid? Then you need to get legally legit with
The Legal Paige - use code TVT10 for 10% off all contracts/clauses/amendments and more.
Need 1:1 legal support for your business? Work with Paige & Alisha at www.griffithsuazolaw.com/contact-us
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Looking for an all-in-one platform that streamlines your business? HoneyBook has been our go-to CRM for years—handling proposals, scheduling, and contracts. Now with AI to summarize projects, capture leads, and draft emails, you can focus on what you do best. Start your free trial today at HoneyBook.com
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Accept payments with zero processing fees, pay contractors and empower your clients to choose how they want to pay. Sign up today at Maroo.us/TVT
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Blacksmith Print Co. brings quality, simplicity and a boutique customer service to photographers looking to upgrade their album experience. Get $500 of album credits towards your first sample when you mention The Vendor Table in the "how did you hear about us" section.
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Want to scale your Wedding Business to new heights? Learn from the absolute best at The Abundance Group. Skip the waitlist by visiting www.theabundance.group/tvt - an exclusive for TVT listeners.
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Outtro Song: HiddenHanded - Inlet, from the album "Marina" available on all Platforms. Check him out!
Today, we sit down with business mastermind Ashley Ebert of The Abundance Group. In this episode, Ashley shares her expert insights on how wedding vendors can successfully scale their businesses in 2025—unlocking new levels of growth, freedom, and sustainability. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure of your next move, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. A must-listen for any wedding professional ready to level up.
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Check out Ashley's Links:
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Check out our new WEBSITE -www.thevendortable.com
Instagram //TikTok // YouTube //Facebook Group
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Do you want Elevate your post processing workflow? Aftershoot will help speed up and simplify every step of the process from importing, culling, editing and exporting. Get a free 30 day trial - or Save 15% off a subscription with code TVT15
—
Need some peace of mind knowing your contracts are rock solid? Then you need to get legally legit with
The Legal Paige - use code TVT10 for 10% off all contracts/clauses/amendments and more.
Need 1:1 legal support for your business? Work with Paige & Alisha at www.griffithsuazolaw.com/contact-us
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Looking for an all-in-one platform that streamlines your business? HoneyBook has been our go-to CRM for years—handling proposals, scheduling, and contracts. Now with AI to summarize projects, capture leads, and draft emails, you can focus on what you do best. Start your free trial today at HoneyBook.com
—
Accept payments with zero processing fees, pay contractors and empower your clients to choose how they want to pay. Sign up today at Maroo.us/TVT
—
Blacksmith Print Co. brings quality, simplicity and a boutique customer service to photographers looking to upgrade their album experience. Get $500 of album credits towards your first sample when you mention The Vendor Table in the "how did you hear about us" section.
—
Want to scale your Wedding Business to new heights? Learn from the absolute best at The Abundance Group. Skip the waitlist by visiting www.theabundance.group/tvt - an exclusive for TVT listeners.
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Outtro Song: HiddenHanded - Inlet, from the album "Marina" available on all Platforms. Check him out!
We asked wedding vendors to spill their secrets anonymously—and let’s just say, they did not hold back. 😅From wedding day disasters to client confessions, vendor vendettas to wild WTF moments, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud stories, unexpected drama, and some truly unhinged admissions that’ll have you gasping and giggling in equal measure. Whether you're a fellow vendor or just love the behind-the-scenes chaos, this one’s a must-listen.
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Check out our new WEBSITE -www.thevendortable.com
Instagram //TikTok // YouTube //Facebook Group
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Do you want Elevate your post processing workflow? Aftershoot will help speed up and simplify every step of the process from importing, culling, editing and exporting. Get a free 30 day trial - or Save 15% off a subscription with code TVT15
—
Need some peace of mind knowing your contracts are rock solid? Then you need to get legally legit with
The Legal Paige - use code TVT10 for 10% off all contracts/clauses/amendments and more.
Need 1:1 legal support for your business? Work with Paige & Alisha at www.griffithsuazolaw.com/contact-us
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Looking for an all-in-one platform that streamlines your business? HoneyBook has been our go-to CRM for years—handling proposals, scheduling, and contracts. Now with AI to summarize projects, capture leads, and draft emails, you can focus on what you do best. Start your free trial today at HoneyBook.com
—
Accept payments with zero processing fees, pay contractors and empower your clients to choose how they want to pay. Sign up today at Maroo.us/TVT
—
Blacksmith Print Co. brings quality, simplicity and a boutique customer service to photographers looking to upgrade their album experience. Get $500 of album credits towards your first sample when you mention The Vendor Table in the "how did you hear about us" section.
—
Want to scale your Wedding Business to new heights? Learn from the absolute best at The Abundance Group. Skip the waitlist by visiting www.theabundance.group/tvt - an exclusive for TVT listeners.
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Outtro Song: HiddenHanded - Inlet, from the album "Marina" available on all Platforms. Check him out!
This week, Sara Dunn (@saradoesseo) joins us for an incredible conversation all about SEO, websites, and the marketing tactics every wedding vendor needs to know. Known as the go-to SEO expert in the wedding industry, Sara breaks down complex concepts into clear, actionable steps that can seriously change the game for your business.
We cover everything from how to actually get found on Google, to what your website might be doing wrong, to smart ways to use tools like ChatGPT to save time and create better content. This episode was absolutely eye-opening, packed with insight, and full of lightbulb moments for any vendor looking to level up their marketing and visibility.
If you’ve ever felt confused by SEO or unsure how to make your website work for you, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for!
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Check out Sara on Social
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Check out our new WEBSITE -www.thevendortable.com
Instagram //TikTok // YouTube //Facebook Group
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Do you want Elevate your post processing workflow? Aftershoot will help speed up and simplify every step of the process from importing, culling, editing and exporting. Get a free 30 day trial - or Save 15% off a subscription with code TVT15
—
Need some peace of mind knowing your contracts are rock solid? Then you need to get legally legit with
The Legal Paige - use code TVT10 for 10% off all contracts/clauses/amendments and more.
Need 1:1 legal support for your business? Work with Paige & Alisha at www.griffithsuazolaw.com/contact-us
—
Looking for an all-in-one platform that streamlines your business? HoneyBook has been our go-to CRM for years—handling proposals, scheduling, and contracts. Now with AI to summarize projects, capture leads, and draft emails, you can focus on what you do best. Start your free trial today at HoneyBook.com
—
Accept payments with zero processing fees, pay contractors and empower your clients to choose how they want to pay. Sign up today at Maroo.us/TVT
—
Blacksmith Print Co. brings quality, simplicity and a boutique customer service to photographers looking to upgrade their album experience. Get $500 of album credits towards your first sample when you mention The Vendor Table in the "how did you hear about us" section.
—
Want to scale your Wedding Business to new heights? Learn from the absolute best at The Abundance Group. Skip the waitlist by visiting www.theabundance.group/tvt - an exclusive for TVT listeners.
—
Outtro Song: HiddenHanded - Inlet, from the album "Marina" available on all Platforms. Check him out!