A proven system to build a $100k/yr wedding business in any location, market, or economy.
What matters most.
My deepest goal for you is to create a business that brings you joy, rest and a sense of purpose.
Build a business that lasts.
This course will teach you how to build an unshakeable company and fill your calendar year after year, without exhaustion and burnout. You will learn how to truly serve others in a way that makes them feel safe, seen, and heard.
How do you actually succeed at business?
Hi I’m David,
I've been a wedding filmmaker for over 10 years. Over the past 10 years, our company, Forestry Films, has consistently made $100k/yr off weddings alone. It wasn’t always this way.
When I first started, I was hopelessly lost. I desperately wanted to be successful and tried everything I could think of:
Working crazy hours
Raising the quality of my work
Constantly adjusting pricing and packages
Dumping money into ads
Redesigning my website 24/7
Chasing after wedding planners
Using every sales tactic in the book
The result.
Massive stress and hardly any bookings. It seemed like no matter what I tweaked, I never moved closer to the goal.
What if people are not booking because...
My branding and website aren't cool enough
My work isn’t good enough.
My sales tactics aren't working.
My ideal couples aren't finding me.
My social media following isn't big enough.
I desperately sought advice from top wedding filmmakers, but none of the strategies they gave really helped. It seemed like they all had this secret they didn't want to share or a natural talent that couldn't be replicated.
Then
I realized
something.
Wedding filmmaking isn't unique. It's a business, just like Ford, Netflix, Target, etc. I don't have to solely rely on wedding filmmakers for advice; I can go to any successful business and learn how to succeed. With this I spent the next 8 years studying what made successful businesses tick.
What I found
shocked me.
A successful business isn’t based on luck. It’s the result of the right system applied over time. If you use the right system, it always works!
Once I learned the correct business framework, I applied it to my business, and everything changed.
Inquiries increased
I had money in the bank and then some
Stress went down
I was fully booked
I finally was able to
transition to full time
But it wasn't easy.
Applying and learning this system took me 10+ years and thousands of dollars.
I want you to avoid that. That's why I've taken everything I've learned over the last 10 years and custom tailored it to wedding filmmakers. The result is an online course that teaches you the exact same system that the best companies in the world use.
It's the same system our team has used to transform our business into a multiple 6-figure per year company solely from shooting weddings.
A proven system to build a $100k/yr wedding business in any location, market, or economy.
Your course has changed my life! Just booked a $7300 wedding! Was drowning in debt pre-Covid and now we’ve had our biggest month ever and it’s the dang slow season.
Kyle Ranney | The Ranneys
This course is 100% worth the investment! David transformed the way I perform sales in the best way possible. It gave me the skills and knowledge to feel confident in almost doubling my prices and creating a brand that will sustain.
Madeleine | Films by Madeleine
30+ Hours of Training
This isn’t just a course. It’s a whole system. Everything works together. I walk you step by step through every single aspect of building a $100k wedding business. No rock is left unturned.
Lifetime Access
Keep the course forever, and constantly refer back to it. These are not techniques you will use once or twice; you will use them for life.
All Devices
Watch the course on any device. Learn while you are at home or on the go.
What this means for
you.
Have an exact plan of action of what to do in your business for growth. No more guessing. No more confusion.
Clarity
Attract and work with your dream clients. Finally say “no” to non-ideal clients without worrying that you won’t be able to pay the bills if you do.
Freedom
Have a business that allows you to take every Friday off, allows you to have 4 weeks of vacation a year, and is free from constant busyness.
Margin
Develop the tools you need to move from part-time to full-time. Finally stop chasing side gigs just to make ends meet.
Confidence
Have a fully booked calendar year after year and money in the bank to spare.
Security
Have a business you are proud to tell others about— one that gives life rather than sucks it away.
Joy
I was able to book my biggest package with a recent price increase this weekend. That's a FREAKING 70% raise from my last booking and they paid in full 5 Min after the call. I still can't believe it.
Guillaume Thelot PdeVon | Aeterna Films
Modules
Mindset
01
You can't run a business with the wrong mindset. Learn the key to consistent growth, even in the face of mistakes and failure. Develop a clear "mission" and a purposeful "why" behind everything you do.
Branding
02
Learn our 4-step system for creating an irresistible, high-end brand that makes couples have to book you regardless of your price. Discover why 2 filmmakers can sell the same product but one is wildly successful and the other isn’t. Understand and implement the secret behind customer psychology that allows companies like Apple, Tesla, and Rolex to charge premium prices in saturated, economically down markets.
Design
03
Double your leads and bookings from your website alone and learn how to subconsciously influence people to buy through design. Discover the most important triggers that take your website from confusing to a profit-generating powerhouse.
Sales
04
Never feel like a sleazy salesman. Learn to make sales fun and authentic and cause couples to sell themselves on your brand. We break down our exact sales and pricing blueprint that has helped us generate over $500k in sales.
Profitability
05
Most filmmakers fail because they don’t understand this 1 huge concept. Learn how to guarantee profit every single month, and never be a slave to money again.
Workflow
06
Deep dive into every part of our booking process from initial inquiry to final delivery. We teach you our exact workflow that we've tweaked over 10+ years with 1,000's of couples and is designed for customer satisfaction and speed.
Productivity
07
Why are some people able to get more done than others? Most people never realize how to optimize their time. Learn our foolproof system to structure your years, weeks, and days to maximize efficiency and profitability. This process alone completely changed our business.
Advertising
08
Learn the right way to use Facebook ads & Instagram ads. We teach you how to create a lead-generating machine that consistently fills your inbox with dream clients.
Social
Media
09
Learn our minimalist social media strategy. Stop the stress of when to post, what to post, and how often to post. End the chase for likes and followers and create social media accounts that turn your target audience into high-paying clients.
SEO
10
Get found online, always. Rank at the top of Google for keywords that are most important to you and your business. Start every week with an inbox full of new leads from your ideal bride with SEO alone.
I've been filming weddings for 4 years, and I can confidently say this course has been the most valuable purchase I've made. So far, I have raised my prices +$1,500, I include far less in my packages, and couples end our sales calls excited and nearly begging to book me.
Matt Lother | Lother Co.
Resources to take it to the next level.
BONUS 01
6 Months
of Live Coaching
BONUS 02
Email Template Library
BONUS 03
Profit Success Course
BONUS 04
6 Months Access to The Act Of Community
What is the TAO
Community?
Exclusive Community
A safe home to collaborate with other growth-minded filmmakers that is privacy focused and free from social media.
Private Coaching
Never be stuck again. Participate in monthly group mentorship calls led by me. This coaching is designed to get you results. I will personally help you overcome any challenge and get unstuck, regardless of what stage of the process you are in. This alone is worth the cost of the course!
Deep Dives
Film, Website, and Social Media reviews every month. Submit anything you want to be reviewed and during our coaching calls and inside the group I will provide in depth feedback and action steps to help your business make more money and reach the perfect clients.
This is by far the only course filmmakers need to have right now! Just the workflow module alone is worth the cost of the whole course! I thought I had a good system before but now I can make it airtight and take my business and creativity to the next level.
David Cartier | Josue Films
Who is this course for?
This course is for Wedding Filmmakers who are stuck and ready to put in the work to take their business to the next level. The concepts in this course were designed to work whether you are living in India or the suburbs of LA. Remember, business success is a formula, and it works every time!
Proud to say that we grossed $105k this year! Before taking this course, our annual income was $25k less.
Camden Johnson | Sea Jay Films
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Kate Olivia Films
Capture Colour Films
Beabout Exposure
How you make money
Even if you raised your prices by only $500 after using the techniques taught in this course, within a few wedding bookings, the course would have completely paid for itself. Although, I’m confident you will be able to raise your prices much more than $500. Enrollment closes extremely soon. After that, the course will be completely closed for new students. Be sure to sign up while you can!
30 Day Guarantee
My #1 goal is to see people succeed in their businesses. I am beyond confident that this course will help you do just that. However, if you go through all the material and feel like it isn't a good fit, I will give you 100% of your money back.
David is the best when it comes to running a successful wedding business. If you want to be profitable and take your business to the next level, we highly recommend this course.
Calen & Kristine | White In Revery
Investment
$1495
Full Profitable Filmmaker Course
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30 Day Money Back Guarantee
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6 months of Live Coaching
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6 month Membership to
TAO Mentorship Community
TAO Mentorship Community
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Email Template Library
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30+ Hours Of Content
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Profit Success Course
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Lifetime Access to
TPF course curriculum
EnrollTPF course curriculum
Need a payment plan?
12 payments of $140
This course is a game changer just booked my biggest package yet at $8000!
David and Lety | Capture Colour Films
After listening to one of the modules and following the steps I had a consultation with a couple and they immediately booked me for $8,000+!
Andrew Gilford | Film & Flourish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 6 months of live coaching?
Once a month for the next 6 months, you will be part of an exclusive LIVE online group mentorship with me and other business course students. This coaching is designed to get you results. I will personally help you overcome any challenge and get unstuck, regardless of what stage of the process you are in. I'm committed to helping you win no matter what! This is worth the price of the course alone! All these calls will be recorded and made available to you even if you cannot attend live.
What is the Profit Success Course?
A mini-course that will help you inject immediate cash into your business. I walk you through the exact steps to quickly add profit to your business this month and for months to come.
What is the email template library?
Every single email we use in our business, from inquiry to delivery. Have the right, tried and tested thing to say for every question a bride would ask.
What is the TAO Mentorship Community?
Never get stuck. I, along with other students, will be in this private group every week answering your questions and making sure your business is on track. This group is focused on helping you succeed. Inside the group, you will be able to talk with people who are at the exact point you are at right now. Also, inside this group, at any time you can share any part of your business and get detailed actionable feedback from me and others. This includes deep reviews on your films, website, and social media. It's the closest thing to having me right there with you as you grow every aspect of your business. This non-Facebook group exists to be a safe home to collaborate and get mentorship from myself and other growth-minded filmmakers. Lastly, the group is privacy focused and free from social media.
When do I get the lessons?
You get access to the whole course as soon as you sign up. You can then watch all the content anytime and anywhere on your computer, phone, or tablet!
How long does it take to produce results?
This course is designed to start getting you results immediately. That being said, one of the keys to business success is consistency over time. As you stick to the system over weeks, months, and years, you will see your results grow exponentially.
Will this work even if I am in a bad/slow market?
Yes, absolutely! The concepts in this course were designed to work whether you are living in India or in the heart of LA. Remember, business success is a formula, and it works every time!
Can beginners also take this course?
Yes, because one of the keys to a successful business is building the right foundation from the start. I wish I had this course when I was starting out; it would have allowed me to avoid so many mistakes and would have helped me succeed much faster.
Does this course cover anything about filmmaking?
This course is a business course only. It covers topics like marketing, advertising, productivity, and social media. It does not go over filmmaking techniques such as cinematography, editing, color, camera settings, gear, etc.
If I had this course when I was starting out it would have saved me so much time, money, and effort. David is an incredible teacher and really walks with you through every aspect of running a successful business.
Christian Mcgee | Wild Fern Weddings