Ep. 005 - Relationships Are Great. Your Films Should Be Too

In this episode, Cam, Kyle, and special guest Jacob dive deep into what it really takes to succeed in wedding filmmaking — and why connections alone aren’t enough.

They talk:

• The power of planting seeds (and how one simple DM led to a top-tier booking)

• Why “execution over intention” is what actually builds trust

• Early-career missteps (like backwards hats and temple weddings) and what they’d do differently

• Finding your voice in a sea of inspiration, competition, and imposter syndrome

• And why your portfolio is your soil — if it’s not rich, the seeds won’t grow.

Whether you're new to the industry or feeling stuck mid-career, this one’s packed with both practical insight and honest encouragement.

📄 Show Notes

Topics covered:

• Why making connections isn’t enough without a strong foundation

• What “planting seeds” really looks like in the wedding industry

• The shift from being reactive to intentional on wedding days

• How Carmela shaped Jacob’s career (and why everyone needs a Mel)

• Finding your true creative voice — even after years of shooting

• The real reason you’re burnt out (hint: it's not just the workload)

• Why executing consistently trumps having perfect style

Guests:

• 🎥 Jacob Sanchez (@sanchofilms)

🔗 Links & Mentions

• 🎓 Join our free Skool community: skool.com/weddingcrashers

• 🏕️ Get your Crashout Tour ticket (Nov 17–20, Arch Cape, OR): theweddingcrashers.co

• 🎤 Guest Educators:

  • @johnbunn_ (Shifting Focus Podcast)

  • @multiply.sound (Boomer Bate)

• 🔁 Previous episodes available on Apple & Spotify