The community you deserve.
The education you need.
Access to the best wedding filmmakers in the world.
A retreat to celebrate.
All in one year.

A Wedding Filmmaker's mastermind group

MASTERmIND
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MASTERmIND by HTFW

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You had an actual plan for 2024 to take your business to the next level?

You were able to learn from some of the industry's best filmmakers?

You had mentors that could guide you along the way?

You were part of a community that pushed you to grow like never before?

What would 2024 look like if...

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MASTERmIND
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what is mastermind?

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"I DIDN'T REALIZE I NEEDED THIS COMMUNITY UNTIL I WAS FULLY SUBMERGED AND NOW I CAN'T IMAGINE MY WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY CAREER WITHOUT THIS STRONG SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY"

Maycen raycroft | raycroft recordings

Have you noticed that 'figuring it out on your own' isn't working too well for you? You don't have time to waste. Mastermind is guaranteed to work for you, and built to guide you on your path.

How is 'doing this alone' working for you?

Learn from John, Nick, the HTFW Team, and a dozen of the world's top wedding film educators that have been right where you are.

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a brief overview

Community

We all need community. Mastermind, from day 1, will immerse you into a community of like-minded wedding filmmakers, ready to take their businesses to the next level.

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the key components

Curriculum

Each week, we dive into topics designed to push you and help you to stand out from your competition. These live calls allow you to ask your questions, connect with the community, and get the info you need immediately.

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Mentors

Not only will you be personally mentored by Nick and John, we also bring in some of the industry's top educators to present each month. Accompanied by live teaching and Q&A, our speakers create completely unique content that you won't find anywhere else, specifically catered to you.

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Retreat

We finish off the year with an in-person retreat that will blow you away! We spare no expense in creating an event full of styled shoots, education, and celebration as we celebrate the year of accomplishment. Meet the people you've been hanging out with all year IN-PERSON. 

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Trying to run a wedding film business in 2024 is more difficult than ever. 

Stop making excuses on why your brand isn't growing like you thought it would

Take the guess work out of why you can't get where you are wanting to go

Quit trying to do it all on your own

Stop wondering how you are going to make it in your business

We know exactly how you feel. That is why we created Mastermind.

AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU GROW.

A YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION IS ABOUT TO BEGIN

Our Community

You aren't wanting to make a big change to get big results

Don't want a community to connect with and support you

You feel like you know everything already

Feel comfortable where you are in your brand

It's NOT for you if:

You are FED UP with where you are, and need to make a change

You need ACCOUNTABILITY to reach your goals for your brand

You are READY to take your business seriously, no matter what it takes

You are TIRED of trying to do everything ALONE

This program IS for you if:

This is

YOUR

 YEAR.

Community

Not only will you have access to other members, but you will have access to the HTFW team. Imagine what you could do with this community at your fingertips


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We focus on you developing relationships that will last beyond your time in Mastermind. We schedule time for breakout sessions and group discussions so you can get to know one another on a deeper level


Not only will you have access to other members of Mastermind, you will have access to the HTFW team. You will be put in front of the right people to help foster community, and to help you grow like never before


Bonus events and sessions happen throughout the year to connect with one another. Happy hours, group film reviews, pod groups, to name a few. Our heart for community is the main driving force behind the success of Mastermind, year after year


The best way to grow, is to grow together.

Relationships

Access

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Curriculum

 A completely custom curriculum proven to take your business further than imagined


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Interactive weekly Zoom sessions where we can see you, and you can see us. Time for Q&A to get your questions answered. 60-90 minutes of education, including time for breakout sessions, to go deeper with a smaller group of people.


Imagine how much you can learn in a full year? Topics ranging from business, shooting, to editing and everywhere in between. Plus, time for you to ask specific questions that pertain to your business. Where else can you get that?


Our system walks you through building your ideal brand, attracting and selling to the ideal buyers, shooting and editing weddings you love, and attracting more people who love your work. 


You are here to learn from the best, so you can become the best.

Weekly Zoom

A Full Year

Our System

Mentoring

There is no better way to learn, than by being taught by people that have been there before you.



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Learn from John Bunn and Nick Miller, the educators behind the world's largest wedding film community. They dive deep and hold nothing back. 



Monthly, we bring in a guest speaker to dive deep on topics they are known best for. They create completely new and unique content specifically for MMXHTFW students. You can't find this info anywhere else out there. 



As a bonus, we bring in other educators from time to time based on the needs of our members. We have had attorneys, luxury planners, musicians, and photographers on in the year's past, and let you decide who you want to hear from. 



Learn from the industry's best educators

Learn

Monthly

Bonus

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the Retreat

... A week in time to help you propel to levels you never thought possible in your business.

An epic Final Night Awards Celebration with dancing, drinks, food, and more

Time to have FUN before the next wedding season begins

Access to the HTFW team, John and Nick, and our guest speakers

Events aimed to help you connect on a deeper level with other members of the group

Education, provided by the HTFW team, as well as guest speakers

Many opportunities for headshots, and updated footage of you 

Styled shoots, aimed at giving you footage to propel your business in the right direction

Our team brings in vendors to help you relax and get pampered during the week. 

what to expect at the retreat...

A CELEBRATION LIKE NONE OTHER

"I AM SOMEHOW FULLY BOOKED FOR 2023 AND WOULD NEVER HAVE IMAGINED BEING IN THIS PLACE WAS EVEN POSSIBLE.
YOU GUYS GAVE ME THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THAT I NEEDED, AND MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!" 

Brandon Baxley | baxley wedding films

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What's Included

12 Month Program



12 Guest Speakers




Weekly Zoom Calls




Private Online Community




45 min mentor session with Nick or John




Film Review




Website Review



1 Retreat Ticket



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IDEAL BUYERS

How to identify your ideal buyer, and speak directly to them

ATTRACT COUPLES

How to build a brand that attracts your ideal couples

SALES

How to conduct consultation calls and discovery calls

MARKETING

What your brand and website needs in order to attract even more high-paying couples

Just a few topics that we cover over the year

to help you systemize and scale your business!

SHOOTING

The ins and outs of how to use your camera to capture light, understand white balance, shooting in log, etc

AUDIO

Taking your audio to the next level by understanding how it works, and how to capture it perfectly

EDITING

Creating edits that scream to your ideal buyer, helping you to stand out from other filmmakers

EXPOSURE

Getting maximum exposure for your films, causing even more demand

"IT WAS TRULY AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. I FEEL LIKE I WALKED AWAY WITH A TON OF NEW FRIENDS THAT I'M GOING TO GET TO CALL ON WHEN I NEED HELP, OR JUST FRIENDSHIP"

Ryan sims | ember and ash films

Little did we know that when we began How To Film Weddings in 2018 that we were creating something that could elevate the wedding industry. That has been our heart, since day 1, to elevate the wedding film industry. In our quest to do just that, we have finally come to the place where we know we can have the most impact and it's through our year long intensive. Mastermind!

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FAQS

- 12 months of training with a group of like-minded wedding filmmakers 
- Weekly Zoom calls that last between 60-90 minutes
- 12 guest speaker Zoom calls
- Q&A available on all of the calls - get your questions answered personally
- Private online community
- In-Person Retreat

- We meet via Zoom weekly (unless there’s a guest speaker) at a predetermined time
- We can see you, you can see us
- When John and Nick present, it is approx 30 minutes, followed by breakout sessions with small groups, followed by Q&A. Usually around 60-80 minutes total
- We take open Q&A at the end of every session
- Calls are recorded, and uploaded to a student portal, where you will have lifetime access 

- We meet via Zoom at a predetermined time that works for the guest speaker
- We can see you, you can see us
- Speakers are presenting exclusive content
- Speakers are asked to prepare a presentation between 30-45 minutes long
- Sessions last 60-75 minutes
- After Speaker presentation is ended, they take open Q&A
- Speaker can see you, you can see the speaker
- Calls are recorded and uploaded to a student portal, where you will have lifetime access

- As soon as you are accepted, you will be given a link and password for a private Facebook Group
- The other members of MMXHTFW, and the Guest Speakers are part of this group
- You can post questions, film reviews, hangout links, referrals, etc in the group
- Community is encouraged, through referrals, film reviews, etc
- The FB group lives on after your year is complete, allowing you to continue to network
- You will also be put into a private “Alumni Group” after you have completed the program

- Retreat will take place in Scottsdale, AZ
- Retreat dates will tentatively be January 12th-January 14th, 2025 based on venue availability 
- Plus 1 tickets will be made available, and prices will be set based on physical costs for the location. HTFW does not profit from the retreat, to keep ticket prices down
- Plus 1 tickets are available on a first come, first served basis, and are typically announced during the summer time
- Plus 1 tickets are only available to co-owners in your business, or spouses/significant others
- Members are required to pay for travel, lodging, and some food.
- HTFW covers the costs of the majority of events, as well as food and beverage at most events. All costs will be discussed in the group, with full transparency
- The retreat is typically comprised of education, relaxation, time to explore, partying, styled shoots, headshots, and guest speakers hanging out with you and the HTFW team

We literally go through as much as possible during the year. We start with being intentional in EVERY area of your brand. The curriculum is built around being very intentional with everything you do. So we talk about being intentional with: who you want to work with, ideal clients, your website and branding, your sales page, your consultation calls, getting inquiries, proposals sent to clients, getting couples to say yes, social media, websites, filming the wedding, color, color grading, audio, audio effects, editing, the client experience, your numbers, your goals, how many weddings you want to take, and more! Not to mention we have 12 guest speakers to give you never-before heard presentations.

Can my spouse or business partner join in on the calls?
Yes! We encourage your spouse or business partners to join in on the calls as well!

Can my spouse or business partner join me on the retreat?
Yes! We will have our Plus 1 tickets available for purchase

Can my employees join on the zoom call?
No we do not allow that, in order to keep the room size smaller for the members of the group. With approval, you can allow them to watch the recordings, however

Is there a way to make the monthly payments for membership less expensive?
Yes! We get it. The economy has been rough, and things are hard right now. So this year we have some options that allow for 18 month payment plans to bring the monthly expense down.

Is the content beginner level?
Short answer is, no. This program isn’t a program to teach you how to turn on your camera, or how to set up your social media. But, we do have our private Facebook Group available for side conversations and extra training sessions if you are behind in a specific area. The content is geared toward a deeper understanding of all the topics listed in the previous question. We go deep on shooting, color grading, audio design, editing, sales, and everywhere in between

Can I join later this year?
Unfortunately we only open the doors in January. This is a 12 month program, and we start in January, and end in January every year.

What if I can’t make the meetings?
We have you covered. All meetings are recorded and uploaded within 24 hours of the call, so you can stay on track

"I REALLY GOT TO UNDERSTAND WHAT MY BRAND IS, AND WHAT I WANT THAT TO BE, I'M JUST SO THANKFUL FOR THAT JOURNEY."

Mckenzie Michael | Travel House Collective

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Are you on the fence, wondering if MMXHTFW is worth the money? We get it, and that is why we are willing to put our money where our mouth is. Join Mastermind, and attend all meetings. If you don't think it is worth it after 60 days, you don't have to make any more payments. Over 200 satisfied members give us the confidence to make this offer available to you. 

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12 Month Program

12 Guest Speakers

Weekly Zoom Calls

Private Online Community

45 min mentor session with Nick or John

Film Review

Website Review

1 Retreat Ticket




Mastermind

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Intentional Brand - building a brand that attracts your ideal buyers

Defining your Ideal buyer - dig deep to know WHO you want to work with, and why 

Intentional Mission - discover the REAL reason why you are shooting weddings

A Year of Intention - where do you want to go this year, and why?

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Mindset and Branding

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Creating a Website that sells your brand - Standing Out From The Crowd With Your Website

Intentional Website - Take your website to a new level with Your Mission & Ideal Buyer In Mind, a presentation by Austin Blanchard of The Creative Cabana

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Website

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Building your brand with Social Media - a presentation with Russell Kent Nicholls

Intentional Social Media Strategy - Create a social media plan that helps you connect with ideal buyers

Networking Intentionally - A Deep Dive Into The World of Networking with Lindsey and Cherish Conklin of LeRêve Films

How to SCREAM at your ideal buyers - Attracting Your Ideal Couples, a presentation by Bottlebrush Films

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Attracting Clients

The Power of Instagram and Facebook Ads - Crafting ads that draw your ideal buyers, a presentation by Blake Pollino of Blake Pollino Films

Ensure you always have new clients - How to create a funnel that continually brings you the right clients

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Intentional Proposals - Building Proposals That Sell - Elevate the buying experience for your clients, a presentation by our sales coach Sam Jacobson of Ideaction

Closing the deal, without being a jerk - Ways to get your couples to say yes without being pushy

Building Packages That Sell - Learning the art of building the right collections for your buyers

Designing Intentional Collections for your brand - Know that you are offering exactly what your couples want

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Sales and Consultations

Taking the “Scary” out of Sales - A Deep Dive on Consultations and Discovery Calls  

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Wedding Day Pre-Production - How to get to know your couple’s story BEFORE the wedding Day, so your films are on a higher level

Guide Your Couples - Don’t ghost them - The plan from booking until the wedding day

They’ve booked… Now What? - Creating Systems in your business - How automation can save you time, and make you more money

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After They Book, but before the wedding

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Capturing and Understanding Color Balance - understanding color so you can create the exact feel and mood for your films

Capturing Audio On the wedding day - know how to use your audio gear, and how to create the best recordings for your films

Building a Kit That Works For you - Know exactly what to bring, and more importantly, know what to leave at home, a presentation by Matt Johnson of WhoisMatt.com 

Frame Rates, Log, Stabilization and Audio Explained - Understand your style and how to shoot in a way that speaks to your ideal buyers

in this section:

How to Film A wedding

Walking Through the Wedding Day - Talking through an entire wedding, and building an intentional plan

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Taking your music from good to GREAT - a presentation by Boomer Bate of Multiply Media

Wedding Audio - EQ basics, Picking Music, Key - learn how to pick the right music and how to infuse dialogue into your films

Editing Strategy - there are a million ways to edit, build a strategy that works for your brand

Same Day Edits / Next Day Edits - Wow your couples and vendors with edits within 24 hours of the wedding

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Editing

Hear The Difference - a deep dive into EQ, fine tuning your sound 

Crafting Story into your edits - A deep dive into story in your films with Erin and Maclean from Hello Tomorrow Films

Color Grading 101 - Explaining Scopes, what tools are available, and editing your clips

Not Your Average Teasers - Take your teasers and trailers beyond the norm, a presentation with Films by Stanton

Color Grading 201 - Diving deep into color - a presentation by Calen Rhome of Gamut

More than Just a Wedding - Adding story to your films with adventure sessions, a presentation by Chris Mai of GoodCo Studios

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Turn your weddings into MORE BOOKINGs - Using Weddings to get Maximum Exposure with planners, vendors, and your couples


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Exposure

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*some of these classes may change based on the members needs

Getting Your Brand ready for 2025 - Taking what we’ve learned this year and getting ready for the best wedding season yet

Preparing for 2025 - Motivation for your mindset moving into 2025 with Kathryn Majic of BLNK Films

There’s no one right way - a presentation about doing what works for you, with Eric Floberg

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Motivation and Mindset in 2025