Photobooth Podcast

What's keeping your photo booth business from scaling? Chances are, it's you.

In this episode, Charles of H&L Studios and Photo Booth CEO — a $1.3M photo booth business owner based in Honolulu, Hawaii — breaks down exactly how he removed himself as the bottleneck, built a team of 14 attendants, and created systems that let his business run without him. From hiring your first photo booth attendant to finding a virtual assistant, building SOPs in Notion, and landing on preferred venue vendor lists — this is one of the most actionable episodes we've ever recorded.

In this episode:

• The #1 sign you've become the bottleneck in your own business

• Why hiring a photo booth attendant is the single most important first step

• How to find and hire a virtual assistant for $500–900/month

• The Notion system Charles uses to train and manage his team

• His exact strategy for getting on preferred venue vendor lists using SEO

• The mindset shift required to go from operator to CEO

Follow Charles: YouTube/Podcast: @photoboothceo  

Instagram:  @photoboothceo  

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

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What does a $600K photo booth business actually look like and what's she doing on social media that you're not? In this interview, Stephanie Sonju of Juju Booth breaks down the content strategy behind one of the most followed photo booth businesses on Instagram.

From the rise of photo booth keychains and keepsake trends to exactly what to film at events, what to post, and what to stop doing — this is a masterclass for photo booth owners who want their social media to actually book more events.

In this episode:

• Why photo booth keychains are the hottest keepsake trend right now

• What to film at every event (even if you only have 10 minutes) • The #1 content mistake photo booth owners make on Instagram

• How Stephanie uses LinkedIn to land corporate clients

• What content actually converts — and what's just "selfish content" Free Resources:

Stephanie's Keychain Resource

Follow Juju Booth: Instagram:   / juju_booth 

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

For all other interest, check out our website: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/

At Photo Booth Expo 2026, we sat down with members of our Millionaires Club to talk about the decisions and hard lessons that got them there. First up is Lynnae Pompeo, owner of Luxe Booth NW in Seattle, Washington.

Lynnae recently crossed $1.3 million in revenue, and when we asked what made the difference, her answer was clear: her team. For Lynnae, building a culture of excellence wasn't just a nice-to-have. It was the foundation everything else was built on.

In this episode, she gets candid about what the hiring process actually looks like when you're growing a premium photo booth business. What to look for, what to avoid, and how to build a team that lets your business run without you at every single event.

If that sounds like the goal, this one's for you.

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

For all other interest, check out our website: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/

Welcome to this new segment of The Photo Booth Podcast where we interview recipients of our awards program, The Millionaires Club. These six and seven figure earners have cracked the code to a successful photo booth business and we’re here to learn the secrets of their success.

Today’s guest is Jan Paredes, owner of Chroma Photobooth in the Bay Area of California. With $1.2 million in revenue, Jan is proof that the only limitations we have are the ones we set for ourselves. As a deaf/hard of hearing founder, Jan has faced adversity throughout his life and entrepreneurial journey, but he’s never let his disability stop him for achieving big dreams. Chroma Photobooth is known for their high attention to detail and culture of excellence which has landed them contracts with massive companies such as Google, Meta, Lucid, Instagram, Adobe, and other tech giants.

You can follow Jan’s business on social media at: @chromaphotobooth

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

For all other interest, check out our website: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/

Welcome to this new segment of The Photo Booth Podcast where we interview recipients of our awards program, The Millionaires Club. These six and seven figure earners have cracked the code to a successful photo booth business and we’re here to learn the secrets of their success.

Today’s guest is Catalina Bloch, owner of MDRN Photobooth Co. and MDRN Activations in Ottawa, Canada. With more than $6.6 million in revenue, Catalina is one of the most successful and respected photo booth owners in North America. A retired wedding photographer, Catalina has spent over a decade building her photo booth company into a consistent seven-figure business, known for its high-level corporate activations and unwavering commitment to excellence. Over the years, she’s strategically pivoted her business, invested deeply in coaching and personal development, and evolved into one of the industry’s leading educators. If you’re ready to understand what it truly takes to build a sustainable, long-term business, this episode is for you.

You can follow Catalina on social media at: @mdrnphotoboothco, @mdrnactivations, & @photoboothmastery

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

For all other interest, check out our website: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/

Welcome to this new segment of The Photo Booth Podcast where we interview recipients of our awards program, The Millionaires Club. These six and seven figure earners have cracked the code to a successful photo booth business and we’re here to learn the secrets of their success.

Today’s guest is Rudy Pimentel, the owner of Smile AZ Photo Booth in Tucson, Arizona. Boasting an impressive $115,00+ in revenue since just September of 2023, Rudy and his wife Lisa have been growing their business part time with great success. As a teacher and active duty Air Force member, Rudy and Lisa have grown their fleet to 7 photo booths and already crossed the six-figure mark! Rudy attributes much of his success to the resiliency he learned in the Air Force and from being an active student at YouTube University. With Rudy’s retirement coming up in November of 2026, we know this is still just the beginning for Smile Booth AZ.

You can follow Rudy on social media at: @smile_az_photo_booth

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

For all other interest, check out our website: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/

Welcome to this new segment of The Photo Booth Podcast where we interview recipients of our awards program, The Millionaires Club. These six and seven figure earners have cracked the code to a successful photo booth business and we’re here to learn the secrets of their success.

Today’s guest is Sandra Jimenez, the owner of Unik Collective in Denver Colorado. Boasting an impressive $393,000+ in revenue since 2021, Sandra never expected this photo booth add on for her photography business would soon change her life. Since growing her fleet and captivating her market, Sandra is mostly retired from photography and focussing full time on providing high end photo booth experience to the Denver community. Her story is truly one of humility, perserverance, and inspiration!

You can follow Sandra on social media at: @unik.collective_

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

For all other interest, check out our website: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/

Welcome to this new segment of The Photo Booth Podcast where we interview recipients of our awards program, The Millionaires Club. These six and seven figure earners have cracked the code to a successful photo booth business and we’re here to learn the secrets of their success.

Today’s guest is Stephanie Sonju, the owner of Juju Booth. Boasting an impressive $570,000+ in revenue, Stephanie pivoted her business as a full time wedding photographer into full-time photo boothing, offering premiere and luxury experiences to the South Florida market. In this episode we talk about the realities of scaling, the importance of letting go of control, social media that actually converts, and so much more. This is a great episode and definitely a worth-while listen.

You can follow Stephanie on social media at: @juju_booth

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

For all other interest, check out our website: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/

Welcome to this new segment of The Photo Booth Podcast where we interview recipients of our new awards program, The Millionaires Club. These six and seven figure earners have cracked the code to a successful photo booth business and we’re here to learn the secrets of their success.

Today’s guest is Kimberly Ballesteros, the owner of Flux Photobooth Co. Boasting an impressive 2.6+ Million dollars in revenue, Kimberly and her team have captured the vibrant city of New York with their professionalism, quality, and communication. Kim has tapped into the competitive luxury market of NYC, including celebrity and high profile corporate events, making her a wealth of knowledge for photo booth owners looking to grow.

You can follow Kimberly on social media at: @fluxphotoboothco

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

For all other interest, check out our website: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/

Welcome to this new segment of The Photo Booth Podcast where we interview recipients of our new awards program, The Millionaires Club. These six and seven figure earners have cracked the code to a successful photo booth business and we’re here to learn the secrets of their success.

Today’s guest is Charles Albert, the owner of HNL Studios & HNL Photo Booth. Boasting an impressive 1.4+ Million dollars in revenue, Charles took his experience as an Air Force photographer and dived straight into the world of events. In addition to running his business, he also hosts The Photo Booth CEO - an educational YouTube channel helping photo booth owners find success in their respective markets.

You can follow Charles on social media at: @photoboothceo or tune in to his YouTube Channel, The Photobooth CEO.

If you’d like to start your own photo booth business, check out our free Quickstart Program: https://pages.photoboothsupplyco.com/quick-start-program

If you’d like to speak with someone from our team about starting a photo booth business, book a free strategy call here: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/pages/book-a-call

For all other interest, check out our website: https://photoboothsupplyco.com/