Behind The Veil
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA an award winning podcast that goes Behind The Veil that provides insight into the world of weddings and events. From Mental Health and Wedding Planning to Vendor Meals - A Right or a Privilege, to singers on tour, and even a few famous people. There is nothing we won't tackle! Bringing in the worlds best vendors to provide true, honest, and real advice. The shows are always live, and always unedited.... so you never know what someone is going to let slip out! Host: Keith Willard - Owner of Keith Willard Events. Keith has over two decades of event planning including Director of Catering and Events for The Ritz-Carlton, The One Hotel, and Hyatt Regency. He is known for his no nonsense take of the event world. Knowledge is power and we can all make better choices when we have the facts. Co-Host: Marci Guttenberg - Owner of An Affair To Remember By Marci - Marci is also a long time veteran of the event world but ensures that we follow the proper etiquette!Co-Host: Brooke Logan Stoner- Brooke is the wild card of our trio. You never know what she is going to say. She keeps it honest and keeps it real!Winner of The Telly Award - Best Unscripted Online Series. Winner of the NACE One Award - Innovator of The Year
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Behind The Veil - Making Sure They Are Before Saying I do!
November 22, 2022 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBBehind The Veil: Making Sure They Are Before Saying I Do! When planning a wedding, we get caught up in all of the pomp and circumstances. Sometimes couples forget the reason for all of it. Are you sure that this is the right person for you? This weeks guests: Bethany Barton Bethany is an LA-based author, freelance writer, and relationship expert. She is the author and founder of the book, brand, and business Apologies I Never Got LLC and the creator of the Written In Stars Relationship ...
Behind The Veil: Cheers To The Holiday with Bottega Prosecco
November 08, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBBehind The Veil - Cheers to The Holidays with Bottega Prosecco You probably have seen Bottega's signature gold bottles, but goes into making that perfect glass of bubbly? This week we welcome back a guest that became one of our most watched shows at 20k+ views on YouTube alone, Carolyn Mariani. Carolyn is the Head of Business Development for Bottega S.p.A. Y After enjoying more than 20 years in the duty-free industry, working with luxury brands and specialty retailers around the wor...
Behind The Veil: Holiday Ettiquete
November 01, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBBehind The Veil - Holiday Etiquette The holidays are fast approaching and there is a plethora of opportunities to step in it, so to speak. Thanksgiving alone has a million landmines to avoid. This is followed closely by the December holidays that finally come to end New Year’s Eve. This time presents a lot of opportunities for family to push buttons, that they took years to install, and they will be pushed. So how do you prepare yourself? What is considered proper and when is it ok t...
Behind The Veil: Holiday Ettiquete
November 01, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBBehind The Veil - Holiday Etiquette The holidays are fast approaching and there is a plethora of opportunities to step in it, so to speak. Thanksgiving alone has a million landmines to avoid. This is followed closely by the December holidays that finally come to end New Year’s Eve. This time presents a lot of opportunities for family to push buttons, that they took years to install, and they will be pushed. So how do you prepare yourself? What is considered proper and when is it ok t...
Behind The Veil: The Basics of Planning A Holiday Party
October 25, 2022 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBBehind The Veil - The Basics of Planning a Holiday Party This week we turn the cameras on ourselves! As hosts and co-hosts of the show, we often forget that we each bring our accomplished areas of expertise. Host Keith Willard - Keith Willard is the owner of Keith Willard Events, a Broward-based event planning company is working “from concept to completion” for social, business, and non-profit occasions. His background includes being the Director of Catering for Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, P...
Behind The Veil: Mentalist Wayne Hoffman Blows Our Minds!
October 11, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThis week our guest is mentalist Wayne Hoffman who gives us insight into what it was like to be on the Ellen Degenaris show and the real process to getting on America's Got Talent. He then blows our minds by reading our minds! A Multi award-winning performer, Wayne Hoffman is recognized as one of the top mentalists in the world. He currently tours the world with his stage show “Mind Candy” and his motivational speech, “The Power and Potential of The Human Mind.” Wayne is also the author ...
Behind The Veil - How Catering Sucked The Life Right Out Of Me!
October 04, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBBehind The Veil: How Catering Sucked The Life Right Out Of Me! This week we speak to Sudi (Rick) Karatas - the author of "How Catering Sucked The Life Right Out Of Me!" where we talk about the best and worst things that have happened at past events. Many of us say we should write a book because no one would ever believe the crazy stuff that happens - and Sudi Karatas actually did. With over 25 years of catering experience in both New York and California, the author shares the worst and th...
Behind The Veil - Planning A Wedding During Hurricane Season
September 28, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThis weeks episode couldn't be more timely. With a hurricane bearing down on Florida, there are countless couples trying to figure out if their venue will still be around after... Our panel this week discusses the options available when planning a wedding in South Florida in the fall and that our normal weather poses more of an ongoing worry than hurricanes in general. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Thinking about hurricanes come...
Behind The Veil - When Life Happens Not With The Bride But With The Planner
September 21, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIt's bound to happen. Your weddding planner or event professionals are only human. And like you, there are going to be times that the unthinkable happens. This week we welcome back a Behind The Veil favorite - CeCe Todd! Never one to hold back, CeCe has a plethera of experiences to pull from and give advice to couples that find themselves in this situation! Self-proclaimed queen of pink, CeCe Todd is an award-winning and renowned floral designer, pink enthusiast and third generation en...
Behind The Veil - The Flower Crises & How It Affects You!
September 20, 2022 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week we welcome Bron Hansboro - The Flower Guy! Award - Winning Floral and event designer Bron Hansboro has devoted his career to navigating clients through the creative process and transforming their visions into exquisite events since 2014. "The Flower Guy" Bron is an evolving event designer who reimagines and inspires experiences through bespoke design. He deeply values the "whole Person" and facilitates moments using creative mediums where individuals develop a deeper connection ...
Behind The Veil - Mental Health and Wedding Planning
September 06, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBWe all know it's stressful planning a wedding! How do we balance what we think our guests want, with internal family politics, while trying to be the perfect bride. It's enough to drive someone crazy!! Our guest this week is a clinical social worker - Dr. Tania Tania Paredes Do you need the couples counseling needed when applying for a marriage license? Dr. Paredes is certified! [email protected] Tania was awarded the White House Fellowship in 1997 by the Department of Health ...
Behind The Veil: The Busines of Hangovers
August 30, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBBehind The Veil - The Business of Hangovers Nate and Kelsey Ann know a thing or two about parties. This wonder duo have one foot firmly set in the world of Hollywod where networking and parties just part of the job. They are writers, producers, and filmmakers. They are currently promoting one of their short films, The Den, a psychological thriller– inspired by actual events– is about an ambitious stage actress who becomes entangled in a manipulative relationship with her mentor at a cult...
Behind The Veil - The Art Of A Perfect Toast
August 23, 2022 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBBehind The Veil - The Art Of A Perfect Toast. It's one of the few hallmarks that is seen at almast every single wedding. The Toast. It may be given by the Best Man or Maid of Honor. Or maybe it's the older brother, the dad, or the mom. But one thing is for certain, we are never really sure if it's going to be cringe worthy or bring a tear of joy to the eye.. So how do you make sure that if you are going to make a toast, that it's going to be the stuff of legends? The weeks guest is ...
Behind The Veil - Off Site Catering, The Secrets in The Sauce
August 16, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBBehind The Veil - Off Site Catering, The Secret Is In The Sauce! During Covid, back yard weddings became a big thing but catering for a hundred people in a home is very different than a venue or hotel. What you need to know before saying I DO to hosting an at home event. This weeks Guest: Laura Ashley Todd - owner of Laura Ashley Catering. Laura Ashley Catering is a fully licensed and insured gourmet catering and event planning company also offering party and bar rentals as well as highl...
Behind The Veil - It's Lonely At The Top ... The Truth Behind Being an Entrepreneur
August 10, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBBehind The Veil - It's Lonely At The Top Being your own boss can sound amazing! And in many instances, it is. But for many entrepreneurs, the journey can be a lonely one. It can be hard to explain the stress and anxiety that comes from the job, especially to a spouse that works a nine to five job with a steady paycheck and health benefits. This week we talk about what it's really like and explore options to make it feel les than just being on your own. Our Guest: Kelly Ann Peck Kelly...
Behind The Veil - It's Lonely At The Top ... The Truth Behind Being an Entrepreneur
August 10, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBBehind The Veil - It's Lonely At The Top Being your own boss can sound amazing! And in many instances, it is. But for many entrepreneurs, the journey can be a lonely one. It can be hard to explain the stress and anxiety that comes from the job, especially to a spouse that works a nine to five job with a steady paycheck and health benefits. This week we talk about what it's really like and explore options to make it feel les than just being on your own. Our Guest: Kelly Ann Peck Kelly...
Behind The Veil - The Spice King!
August 02, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBBehind The Veil The Spice King Creating new and interesting taste experiences are must for most couples, and many times this is done through unique spices. Who better to explain all of the options than the Spice King himself. Keith Lorren is known affectionately around the world as "The Spiciest Man in the World", "The Duke of Delicious", "The Kaiser of Curry", "The King of Spice", and the man who "Invented Cooking!" Most importantly, he is the World's Premier Spice Designer. With his...
Behind The Veil - The Little Gatherings
July 26, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week on Behind The Veil - Grand Events but in miniature! Many times when couples start looking for venues or locations for their big event, they are met with minimums required to book the space. Many times, this makes it impossible to have something more intimate. This week our guests live for those events - Ashley Casoria and Lauren Camino owners of The Little Gatherings. The Little Gatherings is a local, female owned luxury picnic and small events company started by two South Flo...
Behind The Veil - The Future of Florals
July 19, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBBehind The Veil - The Future of Florals The world of flowers is rapidly changing. Supply change issues, couples trying to go green, and new technologies all of an impact in what you will do in the future! Our Guest This Week: Corrine Heck Corrine Heck founded Details Flowers Software to help event florists manage and scale their businesses effortlessly. Over the past 20+ years, she’s had experience in just about every part of the industry — transitioning from event designer to software d...
Behind The Veil - Emily Post Wedding Etiquette
July 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBBehind The Veil: Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette With weddings, there are so many do's and don'ts - This week we are going to get the real answers to those burning etiquette questions from the true authority of all things etiquette! Lizzie Post, is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette 19theditionas well as Higher Etiquette, A guide to the World of Cannabis, and Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette 6thedition.She and her cousin Daniel Post Senning ar...
Behind The Veil - Emily Post Wedding Etiquette
July 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBBehind The Veil: Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette With weddings, there are so many do's and don'ts - This week we are going to get the real answers to those burning etiquette questions from the true authority of all things etiquette! Lizzie Post, is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette 19theditionas well as Higher Etiquette, A guide to the World of Cannabis, and Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette 6thedition.She and her cousin Daniel Post Senning ar...
Behind The Veil - The In's and Out's of Wedding Makeup
July 05, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBBehind The Veil - The In's and Out's of Wedding Makeup. Makeup & Hair is one of the most important elements for your wedding but how do you know who is going to do a good job? What mistakes should you avoid? And what about family drama? You could say painting faces runs in Amy Palma’s DNA. As a little girl she watched in awe as her mother, a portrait artist, brought faces to life on canvas. (She descends from a long line of Italiana painters and artists.) Soon she began wielding a brush...
Behind The Veil - Vendor Tipping Part Two
June 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWith over 20,000 views on YouTube (and counting) we knew that that we needed to do a part two - and to remember that the origin of TIPS meant to To Insure Proper Service...but is it? Vendor tipping seems to be a touchy subject! It's the one thing that many planners and pros shy away from. This week our panel will discuss all that goes into vendor tipping - Who What When and If? Our Panel: Host: Keith Willard, CWP - Owner of Keith Willard Events. Creator and host of Behind the Veil. Ke...
Behind The Veil - Vendor Tipping...Who What When and If!
June 22, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week on Behind The Veil: Vendor Tipping! Vendor tipping seems to be a touchy subject! It's the one thing that many planners and pros shy away from. This week our panel will discuss all that goes into vendor tipping - Who What When and If? Marci Guttenberg will be hosting this week while Keith is in Greece. Our Panel: Marci Guttenberg, CPCE, CWP, founder/owner/president of An Affair To Remember By Marci, is a highly seasoned wedding and event invitation consultant who curates creat...
Behind The Veil - Wedding Cakes Part Deux!
June 07, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBEverything you wanted to know about Wedding Cakes It's the one tradition that seems to keep going even against the test of time. But how has it changed? What does it symbolize now versus 10 or 20 years ago. And...is it here forever? Our guest this week is Mikiayla (Miki) Dames with the amazing cake producer Earth and Sugar! Miki has been a fixture in the South Florida community for many years. An expert in customer service and "bride talk". Miki has honed her skills to make the most of...
Behind The Veil - Ayesha Hakki - South Asian & Indian Wedding Expert
May 31, 2022 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week on Behind The Veil - How to Successfully Plan South Asian Events. It's an area that many planners are not familiar with. Everything from the customs to the décor can be different. This week we get tips from a pro! Ayesha Hakki - Ayesha Hakki (she/her) is the founder of Events by Ayesha, a event planning company that caters to the luxury market. With 20 years as the founder and publisher of Bibi bridal magazine, an art director and an event producer, she has put together hundr...
Behind The Veil - Wedding Shaming
May 17, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week we are repeating a post show about wedding shaming. It may come off as a snide remark but what happens when it cuts a little too deep? Everything from you shouldn't have invited so and so, you spent to much on flowers, why did you have to do a destination wedding? These little questions can get under your skin, reduced your overall enjoyment of your day, and could actually be considered abuse! We welcome back Dr. Tania Paredes to answer these questions and more! Tania is a c...
Behind The Veil - Wedding Shaming
May 17, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week we are repeating a post show about wedding shaming. It may come off as a snide remark but what happens when it cuts a little too deep? Everything from you shouldn't have invited so and so, you spent to much on flowers, why did you have to do a destination wedding? These little questions can get under your skin, reduced your overall enjoyment of your day, and could actually be considered abuse! We welcome back Dr. Tania Paredes to answer these questions and more! Tania is a c...
Behind The Veil - Colin Cowie
May 10, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWith clients like Jennifer Anniston, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Cruise, and Oprah Windfry, Colin is well established as the go to planner for all of their events. Now he is out with a new book, The Gold Standard: Giving Your Customers What They Didn't Know They Wanted - Colin's newest book where he shares insight into his success and what you should start doing today! As an all-encompassing wedding and event planner, Colin is a global citizen in every sense of the term. Having traveled over 13 m...
Behind The Veil - Do You Need A Planner?
May 03, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn this age to be all things to all people, is this really true? What do planners bring to the table that other vendors don't? Are they worth the money and how much does a planner cost? This weeks guest is Elizabeth Hollman - owner of Everlasting Event Coordination. For as long as she can remember, Elizabeth has always been obsessed with planning the perfect party and a hopeless romantic. When she was 14, she was watching a show about wedding planners and it hit her then and there that ...
Behind The Veil - The Leafy Greens Band
April 26, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn the two and half years doing the show, we have never had a live band on. This show rectifies that! The Leafy Greens band is a local favorite and it won't be long before you know their name! A local band about to go big! How Covid was the best thing that could have ever happened to them, and life on the road, going from one event to another. With a name that embodies being green in the sense of always growing, this acoustic rock and soul duo settled into the Americana genre with their...
Behind The Veil - Wedding Fashion Trends seen at NY Bridal Fashion Week
April 19, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis week we welcome Brittny Drye who just finished attending NY Bridal Fashion Week - which is the worlds largest bridal fashion show where all of the biggest names in bridal wear showcase the newest lines. Want to be in the know? Check out this episode to hear all about the Fashion, Trends, and Drama! Brittny Drye is the founder and editor - in - chief of Love Inc., the leading equality - minded wedding blog and print publication, and host of Inclusively Yours, an LGBTQ - inclusive pod...
Behind The Veil - The Story of Honeyfund...from winning Shark Tank to Now
April 12, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBBehind The Veil: From Winning a Deal on Shark Tank to Today - the Story of Honeyfund...and what you should be doing to prepare for your honeymoon. Sara drew from her background in digital marketing to launch Honeyfund in 2006. Now as CEO of the popular honeymoon registry service, Sara is ushering the company into its next phase as a life-long funding site where couples can receive the support of friends and family for all of life’s milestones and mishaps. Sara's winning appearance on Shark...
Behind The Veil - With David Tutera
April 04, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBBehind The Veil - A Conversation With David Tutera Weddings, at any level, are not easy to put together. David has been doing this successfully for over several decades while under the very watchful eye of fame. Are there things that bind us all? What lessons can we learn from the over the top weddings, that you can apply to yours? Can money really fix all things? Celebrated Global Event and Wedding Planner: Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, Floral Designer, Author and TV Star. David ...
Behind The Veil - What To Do W/ That Million Dollar Idea!
April 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWe have all had a moment where we see something and think - DANG!! - I thought of that years ago and if only I had the right resources... This weeks guests is all about that - taking that idea and helping you grow it into a business. Kelly Ann Peck, founder of Emerson Reese Creative is committed to helping event entrepreneurs create their own path in life by translating her experience into actionable strategies that turn ideas into profitable businesses. She guides creative professionals i...
Behind The Veil - Am I Good Enough?
March 23, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBLet's face it - The last couple of years have challenged us in ways we could have never forecasted. For those that are just starting, it's an entanglement of issues from where due I set my price point to how much is to much? For those of us that are veterans, there seems to have been a reset on how much and who. Bobbi Brinkman is a self described Bestie! A personal cheer leader to help you and your company get to that next level, while being aware of equality on all levels. Bobbi Storyt...
Behind The Veil - Monte Durham Say Yes To The Dress
March 15, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBEver want to know what really goes on behind the scenes on "Say Yes To The Dress"? Or wish you could ask a burning question to one of the stars about your wedding dress? This coming Tuesday is your chance! This week we welcome the amazing Monte Durham - one of the stars from TV's Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta. Finding the right dress has never been easy for most brides. The idea of going shopping for a dress downright scares some brides. But now, throw in issues with fabrication, transp...
Behind The Veil - Vendor Meals Part Two, By The Numbers!
March 08, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThe vendor meal show was a HOT topic! The reaction was truly 50/50 so this week, we move away from the emotional response, and focus on the numbers. What is the cost to client, to the industry, and the environment? This week we welcome Fausto Pifferrer - Owner and Founder of Blue Elephan Events & Catering. Founded in 2007 in southern Maine, Blue Elephant Events and Catering is a nationally recognized and multiple award-winning company. Co-Founder of Blue Elephant Events and Catering, L...
Behind The Veil: Off Site Catering - A Conversation w/ Bill Hansen
March 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis week we welcome a pillar of the South Florida event community - Bill Hansen. If you are a vendor or a couple, it is almost a given that you have heard the name Bill Hansen Catering. A leading catering, wedding, and event expert and Founder and CEO of one of South Florida’s top catering firms, Bill provides entertaining solutions for clients that delight their guests with passion, quality, teamwork, and innovation. The secret to his 40+ year longevity in the catering and events indu...
Behind The Veil: Customer Service Between Wedding Vendors
February 22, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis week we welcome back one of our favorite guests - CeCe Todd!! We have all seen it - every where you turn it seems that people are just not being as nice to each other or act out in some crazy way... Anyone fly the not so friendly skies lately? So is this true in the event world? More importantly, what about vendor to vendor? Weddings have to be a team effort. If your photographer doesn't get along with your planner or entertainment pros, your photos are not going to be as great. A...
Behind The Veil - All about Table Cloths & Why Hotel White is Not Your Friend
February 19, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week we welcome Lara Nickerson from BBJ Linen. A speciality linen company that ships your perfect linen anywhere in the country and abroad. Linen has come a long way from 20 years ago. We went through the spandex phase, where everything was covered with black or white spandex. Then the sparkle phase, and the over the top color phase in the 80's and 90's... and now couples are vying to do what they want to do, regardless of what is current or popular. There is no quicker way to ...
Behind The Veil - CeCe Todd!! A conversation about centerpieces, business, and the pandemic
February 08, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis weeks guests is Cece Todd - CeCe Todd is an award-winning and renowned floral designer and third generation entrepreneur. Both entertaining and talented, CeCe’s style and attention to detail has allowed her to become one of America’s leading floral designers and industry leaders. CeCe has been a KnotPro Educator and named to the Biz Bash Top 500. She has been invited to share her expertise on the national stage at such prolific events as Wedding MBA, David Tutera Experience, Fleursociet...
Behind The Veil - Vendor Meals... A Right or A Privilege
February 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis week we get personal! At a recent event, I was given attitude about the vendor meals - and so I posted about it. And the response was intense on both sides of the aisle. To feed or not to feed?? You would think the idea of a vendor meal would be an easy issue to discuss but there are so many factors that go into it. The cost - many venues and catering companies are upping the cost of a vendor meal making it almost the same cost as the guest meal. The timing - when do you make them avai...
Behind The Veil - Technology ... Curse or A Blessing? Nora Shiels - Owner of RockPaperCoin.com
January 25, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBDuring Covid - it felt like technology wa a lifesaver when everything else was going to the trash pile! Technology helped us communicate with clients in ways that never seemed possible. This week's guest is Nora Shiels - the creator and owner of Rock Paper Coin - a must have for event pros when scheduling payments, contracts, and communication with other vendors on a collaborative event. Nora had zero experience when it came to technology but knew there was a need and had a solution! But i...
Behind The Veil - Videography 101 - What Goes Into Creating The Perfect Wedding Video?
January 18, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBVideo has started to become a must have at more and more weddings, but unlike photography, not a lot of couples know what to ask or what goes into a great wedding video. This week's guests were born with video cameras in their hands. Starting with an Iphones and working with their way up to multi camera system, this team has learned the hard way of what goes into a truly instagramable moment. Paul Clark are Caleb Wesco are an outstanding videographers who have made names for themselves in ...
Behind The Veil - Goal Setting Based In Reality
January 11, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBLet's face it - as small business owners and sales managers, the world seems determined to take us down! Either everyone is canceling or swamping you with new events. It seems like a now win situation. So how do you set goals in this environment? How do you set goals that also ensure you keep from burning yourself out? This weeks guest - Rachel Sheerin - is an international keynote speaker and award-winning trainer who inspires audiences to sell more + be happy. As a high-performing cateri...
Behind The Veil - Getting PR for Your Business in 2022
January 06, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBOFD Consultiing owner, Meghan Ely, combines in the trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights. Meghan represents clients globally and has earned them to coverage with the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Brides, Bridal Guide, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Travel Channel, HGTV, Brit & Co and Refinery 20, among other. She is a master at finding and getting good PR opportunities, and is a favorite of Behind The Veil ...
Behind The Veil - Increasing Sales and Setting Expectations
December 28, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBYou have your marriage license, but now what? This week, we welcome back Alan Berg, husband, father, son, friend, speaker, author, salesman, marketer, musician, handyman, consultant, and all-around nice guy. There is a marriage, a ceremony, and a celebration, but are they the same? Here we examine what it means to focus on you and your significant other, preparing for your life together and the formality of the ceremony. The celebration focuses on your family and guests with the help of ...
Behind The Veil - Interview w/ Julie Novack - CEO and CoFounder of PartySlate.com
December 21, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis Tuesday on Behind The Veil, we will have a conversational approach to scaling an event publication before and during pandemic times. We welcome Julie Novack CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate to learn more about how she got started, how the wedding and event editorial landscape has changed over the years, and through the current state of COVID, website best practices, and strategies for your brand. Julie is the CEO and Co-Founder of PARTYSLATE, a photo-rich website where leading event p...
Behind The Veil - Co-Host Look Back at the Year and Get Real About This Year
December 07, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week we decided to keep in house so to speak. Host Keith Willard gets real about the struggles he has been going through this last year to keep up with a demanding schedule and his not so great job of being host of a recent episode. Marci talks about the challenges of weight loss during the pandemic. Brooke Logan Stoner talks about taking on new challenges. Host: Keith Willard - Keith Willard Events Co-Host: Marci Guttenberg - An Affair To Remember By Marci Co-Host: Brooke Logan Sto...