The Steven de Cuba Podcast

Steven de Cuba
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This podcast is for busy creatives who'd like to build a personal brand on social media so that you can finally turn your passion into a profitable business.

  1. OCT 24

    #118 - I lost my Instagram account...

    In this episode, I share the shocking day I lost access to my Instagram — permanently disabled without warning — and how that moment forced a shift in my entire business strategy.You’ll get tactical steps I used to rebuild momentum fast using Meta Ads, lead magnets, and an engaged email list.If you’re building your business on social media alone, this is a must-listen.For wedding photographers:Free Meta Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide5-Day Meta Ads Challenge for Wedding Photographers: https://stevendecuba.com/adsThe High-End Click Waitlist: https://stevendecuba.com/high-endFree Email Template and Sales Script to Increase Bookings: https://stevendecuba.com/scriptBusiness Mastermind for Wedding Photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/838292314908149Elevate Your Client Experience Checklist:https://stevendecuba.lpages.co/freebie-client-experience-journey-mapFollow me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/stevendecuba

    21 min

  2. OCT 23

    #117 - Meta Ads Campaign Setup for Wedding Photographers (2025 Updated!)

    If you’ve ever run a Meta Ad and felt like you were just burning money, this is the episode you need. I’m walking you through my BOA Profit Path — a proven 3-phase strategy (Cold → Warm → Hot) that turns total strangers into booked clients. Hear how Alex, a wedding videographer, got real results after launching just the first phase of the strategy. Spoiler: he got an inquiry before even finishing the setup. 🚨 Whether you're ad-curious or ad-frustrated, this episode will shift your mindset and give you a real system — no tech overwhelm, no guesswork. 🔥 Don’t miss it if you're ready to stop “boosting posts” and start building a client-generating machine. 📍Join the waitlist for High-End Click: https://stevendecuba.com/high-end📸 Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevendecubaFor wedding photographers:Free Meta Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide5-Day Meta Ads Challenge for Wedding Photographers: https://stevendecuba.com/adsThe High-End Click Waitlist: https://stevendecuba.com/high-endFree Email Template and Sales Script to Increase Bookings: https://stevendecuba.com/scriptBusiness Mastermind for Wedding Photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/838292314908149Elevate Your Client Experience Checklist:https://stevendecuba.lpages.co/freebie-client-experience-journey-mapFollow me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/stevendecuba

    18 min

  3. SEP 17

    #116 - How I’m Using AI to Save Hours in My Wedding Photography Business (and Why You Should Too)

    In this episode, I reveal the surprising ways AI has completely changed the way I run my wedding photography business in 2025. If you’re drowning in editing, struggling to keep up with your workflow, or feeling like your creative energy is being drained by the backend of the business, this is your sign to listen in.Inside, I’m sharing the real shifts I’ve made (and no, AI is not taking over your job) — and why you should be excited, not scared, about what’s coming next.Ready to get hours of your life back?Join the 5-Day Meta Ads Challenge → https://stevendecuba.com/adsDownload Imagen.AI → https://imagen-ai.com/?ref_id=508216737Check out How I'm Using Lightroom AI → https://www.instagram.com/p/DOJWTQOkbIC/Connect with me: Instagram → https://instagram.com/stevendecuba Website → https://stevendecuba.com/ High-End Click Waitlist → https://stevendecuba.com/high-end 🎷 Don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss next week’s episode!For wedding photographers:Free Meta Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide5-Day Meta Ads Challenge for Wedding Photographers: https://stevendecuba.com/adsThe High-End Click Waitlist: https://stevendecuba.com/high-endFree Email Template and Sales Script to Increase Bookings: https://stevendecuba.com/scriptBusiness Mastermind for Wedding Photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/838292314908149Elevate Your Client Experience Checklist:https://stevendecuba.lpages.co/freebie-client-experience-journey-mapFollow me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/stevendecuba

    12 min

  4. SEP 9

    #115 - I hired my dad as my second photographer

    A few weeks ago, I photographed my first wedding with my dad as my second shooter — and that moment was full circle. My love for wedding photography started with his old camera, and now I’ve built a multiple six‑figure business doing what I was born to do.In this episode, I share:→ How my journey began when I stole my dad’s old camera in 2012→ The lightbulb moment when wedding photography captured my passion→ Why hiring my dad as a second shooter wasn’t just nostalgic — it built trust→ Your biggest red flag in wedding photography (and how passion stands out)→ The 3 pillars you need if you’re serious: Personal Brand, Client Experience, Marketing→ A deep dive into improving your client experience — how it elevates everything→ Common mindset objections (like pricing fears and business vs hobby) — and why treating photography as a business protects your passion→ How the right mindset shifts attract the right clients — without burnout🔥 Download your free guide to the 7 phases of the wedding photography experience at: https://stevendecuba.com/experienceFor wedding photographers:Free Meta Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide5-Day Meta Ads Challenge for Wedding Photographers: https://stevendecuba.com/adsThe High-End Click Waitlist: https://stevendecuba.com/high-endFree Email Template and Sales Script to Increase Bookings: https://stevendecuba.com/scriptBusiness Mastermind for Wedding Photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/838292314908149Elevate Your Client Experience Checklist:https://stevendecuba.lpages.co/freebie-client-experience-journey-mapFollow me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/stevendecuba

    25 min

  5. AUG 4

    #114 - The First Time I Booked a $10K+ Wedding Photography Client

    How I Booked My First $10K+ Wedding (And What Changed After That)Think $10K+ weddings are just for celebrity photographers with 100K followers? Think again. In this episode, Steven breaks down exactly how he booked his first five-figure wedding at the Ritz-Carlton — and how that one booking transformed the way he markets, prices, and shows up as a luxury photographer.From curating a personal brand, to shifting his mindset around value and trust, this story-driven episode is packed with actionable insights for photographers ready to elevate.🎁 Grab the free guide: https://stevendecuba.com/experienceFor wedding photographers:Free Meta Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide5-Day Meta Ads Challenge for Wedding Photographers: https://stevendecuba.com/adsThe High-End Click Waitlist: https://stevendecuba.com/high-endFree Email Template and Sales Script to Increase Bookings: https://stevendecuba.com/scriptBusiness Mastermind for Wedding Photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/838292314908149Elevate Your Client Experience Checklist:https://stevendecuba.lpages.co/freebie-client-experience-journey-mapFollow me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/stevendecuba

    17 min

  6. AUG 4

    #113 - How to Run a High-Converting Sales Call as a Wedding Photographer

    Want to turn more inquiries into actual bookings?In this episode, I walk you through the exact process I use to pre-qualify leads, send pricing with confidence, and run sales calls that actually convert.I’ll show you how to:✔️ Filter out price shoppers✔️ Set boundaries like a pro✔️ Build trust from the very first email✔️ Guide the conversation toward a clear “yes!”…and I’m giving you my exact sales call script and email templates for free.🎁 Grab it now: https://stevendecuba.com/sales----------For wedding photographers:Free Meta Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide5-Day Meta Ads Challenge for Wedding Photographers: https://stevendecuba.com/adsThe High-End Click Waitlist: https://stevendecuba.com/high-endFree Email Template and Sales Script to Increase Bookings: https://stevendecuba.com/scriptBusiness Mastermind for Wedding Photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/838292314908149Elevate Your Client Experience Checklist:https://stevendecuba.lpages.co/freebie-client-experience-journey-mapFollow me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/stevendecuba

    17 min

  7. JUL 21

    #112 - The #1 Instagram & Facebook Ad Strategy I Use to Book Weddings

    Most wedding photographers waste money on Facebook and Instagram ads because they don’t have a strategy. They boost a post, hope it goes viral, and wonder why their inbox is quiet.If you’ve ever thrown €20 behind a boosted post and expected bookings… this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the Cold–Warm–Hot Ads Funnel that helped me generate €30K+ in bookings with just €100 in ad spend. Learn how to build real trust, attract the right leads, and stop relying on luck to get clients. This is how I book premium weddings — and how you can too.🎧 Listen now and learn how to:→ Attract cold leads the right way→ Build trust with warm audiences→ Use urgency to convert hot leadsFree Meta Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide5-Day Meta Ads Challenge for Wedding Photographers: https://stevendecuba.com/adsThe High-End Click Waitlist: https://stevendecuba.com/high-endFree Email Template and Sales Script to Increase Bookings: https://stevendecuba.com/scriptBusiness Mastermind for Wedding Photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/838292314908149Elevate Your Client Experience Checklist:https://stevendecuba.lpages.co/freebie-client-experience-journey-mapFollow me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/stevendecuba

    11 min

  8. JUL 9

    #111 - 5 Facebook Ads Mistakes Wedding Photographers Make

    Are your Facebook or Instagram ads not getting you bookings? You might be making one of these 5 common mistakes — and they’re costing you thousands. In this episode, I’m breaking down the top ads mistakes wedding photographers make (and how to fix them), based on the same strategy that helped me book over €30,000 in weddings. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start booking dream clients, this one’s for you. Download the free Ads Quick Start Guide or join the 5-Day Ads Challenge:🎯 Free Ads Challenge: https://stevendecuba.com/ads📘 Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide📥 High-End Click Waitlist: https://stevendecuba.com/high-end📸 My Website: https://stevendecuba.com/📲 My Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevendecubaFree Email Template and Sales Script to Increase Bookings: https://stevendecuba.com/scriptBusiness Mastermind for Wedding Photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/838292314908149Elevate Your Client Experience Checklist:https://stevendecuba.lpages.co/freebie-client-experience-journey-map

    13 min
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This podcast is for busy creatives who'd like to build a personal brand on social media so that you can finally turn your passion into a profitable business.

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  • Creator
    Steven de Cuba
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Steven de Cuba
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    The Steven de Cuba Podcast