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Hosted by award-winning husband-and-wife wedding photography · business · EN · 63 episodes
Focused AF is a (fun) business-focused podcast for wedding creatives, co-hosted by award-winning husband-and-wife wedding photography teams Ben & Karis, and Jenn & Ro, where we help fellow wedding creatives with their sales & marketing, with laid-back conversations and real talk with some of our most favorite people in the universe.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFocused AF is a (fun) business-focused podcast for wedding creatives, co-hosted by award-winning husband-and-wife wedding photography teams Ben & Karis, and Jenn & Ro, where we help fellow wedding creatives with their sales & marketing, with laid-back conversations and real talk with some of our most favorite people in the universe.
Recent episodes include "S4E58 - Jason Vinson - Finding Your Style in an Oversaturated Industry" (7 July 2026, 97 minutes), "S4E57 - Chris "DJ O" Obando of SCE on Timing, Burnout & Saying Yes When It Actually Matters" (27 April 2026, 145 minutes), and "S4E57 - Chris "DJ O" Obando of SCE on Timing, Burnout & Saying Yes When It Actually Matters" (27 April 2026, 145 minutes).
Focused AF publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 99 minutes across 63 episodes.
Booking probability for Focused AF is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Focused AF requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Focused AF's contact route on record: verified email.
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Focused AF is a business show with 63 episodes published.
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Episode #58
Every photographer hits a point where they wonder: How do I make my work look more like me and less like everyone else? Jason Vinson joins us for a conversation on creativity, growth, and building a body of work that...
Focused AF
Have you ever been in that phase where you’re doing the responsible thing, but also building something on the side, and both are starting to fight each other. One is paying your bills, the other one is quietly telling...
Focused AF
Have you ever been in that phase where you’re doing the responsible thing, but also building something on the side, and both are starting to fight each other. One is paying your bills, the other one is quietly telling...
Focused AF
After a six-month break, we’re back—and catching up on everything from life updates to what we saw at WPPI 2026. This year felt different. More focus on content creation, social media, and business education than ever...
Episode #10
Ever wish you could sit down with the people who actually run the venues - and ask what they really think about us? In this episode, the Focused AF crew talk with Debbie and Dana from Indian Trail Club , who’ve seen...
Episode #9
When she wasn't teaching high school Spanish and French, she spent nights and weekends photographing weddings, blogging, and slowly building a brand from scratch. Eventually, Alexandra Peterson left the classroom behind...
Episode #8
In this laugh-out-loud, real-talk episode, we sit down with acclaimed Brooklyn-based wedding and editorial photographer Joshua Dwain — and it’s a ride. From navigating high-end weddings and dramatic destinations to...
Episode #7
In this episode, we sit down with Leah Weinberg—former wedding planner turned attorney and founder of Weinberg Legal—to dive deep into the wild legal landscape of the wedding industry. From pandemic cancellations and...
Episode #6
In this episode of The Focused AF Podcast, Ben, Jen, and Ro sit down with the incredible Nicole Hoffman – a wedding photographer, educator, and CRM expert – to talk all things business, systems, and sustainability in...
Episode #5
What happens when talent, passion, and humility collide? You get Rabih Madi — an award-winning wedding photographer from Montreal and the guest on this week’s episode! Rabih isn’t just capturing weddings; he’s creating...
Episode #4
This week, we’re diving deep into all things weddings, florals, and conference life! We kick off with a full WPPI recap — sharing our experience staying at the newly renovated Rio, the highs and lows of conference...
Episode #3
While we can all admit that 2024 (and even 2025) have been unusual years for the wedding industry, there are several outliers who've been bucking this trend of doom & gloom that seems to be everywhere you look. In...
Episode #2
John Branch IV is a father, husband, photographer, and educator - but most importantly, he's a fellow gear head and YouTuber! Learn how he maintains his work-life balance amidst his busy work & travel schedule, as well...
Episode #1
Everybody wants to know how to grow an associate team - but what if you're on the other end of that coin? What if you simply wish to photograph gorgeous weddings on the weekends for other studios? As a veteran associate...
Episode #22
What did we accomplish this year? What do we hope to accomplish in 2025? Today's drink is an Apple Cider Old Fashioned - 1 oz bourbon - 2 oz apple cider - splash of bitters - garnish with cinnamon stick
Episode #21
When people see you at the top of your game, they oftentimes don't see the blood, sweat, and tears that go into building a profitable business. It's a common theme that you hear with success stories - this concept is...
Episode #20
We take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to answer viewer questions about sales, marketing, and business. Side note: we may/may not have strayed off topic to talk about silly things going on in our...
Episode #19
One of the best things your favorite podcast cohosts have ever done for our businesses was attend conferences, both here at home and abroad. Hands down, it's one of the quickest ways to level up your skills, build your...
Episode #18
Brielle Uszenski of I Do Wedding & Event Planning stops by the studio to chat about managing client expectations, creative personalities, and all the crazy shenanigans when nobody listens to her professional advice. You...
Episode #17
If you think that trying to make a living through wedding photography is hard, try being a musician! The Essential Jason Nelson joins us in the studio and shares how he's been able to niche down, leverage social media...
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