Bridal Business
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHelping hairstylists & makeup artists start, grow and scale their business in the wedding industry to attract a revolving door of brides who book you in advance, pay you on time and NEVER haggle your prices.
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How to win small business awards with Donna Sillett
May 03, 2021 11:01 - 59 minutes - 108 MBToday's special guest is: Donna Sillett Donna Sillett is a Multi Award-Winning Mumpreneur, Transformational Business Coach, International Business Awards Judge, #1 Best-Selling Co-Author, Guest Speaker, Inspirational Weight Loss Blogger & Sustainability Advocate. With 25 years’ hair & beauty industry experience, Donna has been operating international multi award-winning eco & sustainable salons across Western Sydney since 2004, and has since launched PRIMA DONNA which helps women in busi...
Become A Wealthy Beauty Pro with Melissa Mitchell
April 28, 2021 13:10 - 43 minutes - 79.4 MBMelissa Mitchell was previously a photographic makeup up artist of 10 years, and understands the importance of believing in yourself and aligning with your authenticity for true success in your business. Now working as a Mindset & Manifestation Coach, she now empowers other small businesses owners to truly own their worth and understand their true potential for abundance - it’s all about feeling worthy so that you can truly step into your power of abundance. Trained in NLP and Life Coaching,...
043 19K Facebook Group for Hairstylists?
April 27, 2021 03:50 - 1 hour - 139 MBWelcome back to Bridal Business! We are kicking off this season's podcast with our massive 4 Day [virtual] LIVE Event go to https://becomeabridemagnet.com Today's special guest is: Gretchen Maurer Gretchen Maurer is a former salon owner with 30+ years in the industry. She was a platform updo artist, a published freelance bridal stylist and contributing editor for a number of national magazines. She is the author of two books: Her first is The Business of Bridal Beauty written for the salo...
042 SEO & Google Expert Danielle Murrihy from Hello SEO
April 23, 2021 11:45 - 44 minutes - 81.5 MBWelcome back to Bridal Business! We are kicking off this season's podcast with our massive 4 Day [virtual] LIVE Event go to https://becomeabridemagnet.com Today's special guest is: Danielle Murrihy from Hello SEO. "After 20 years as a hair and makeup artist, I put my brushes down 4 years ago and tried to find a way to earn decent money online. My SEO journey started an eCommerce store and realised very quickly that driving traffic to your site is the single most important thing I tried to h...
041 The Ultimate Bridal Business Blueprint
April 23, 2021 10:12 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome back to Bridal Business! We are kicking off this season with our massive 4 Day [virtual] LIVE Event go to https://becomeabridemagnet.com This 4 Day Advanced Business Course is exclusive to hair and makeup artists growing their business in the wedding industry. You will have your mind blown with all the content in this course as well as see you bookings and revenue increase as you implement what you learn in this EXCLUSIVE business program. PLUS access to 7 amazing GUEST SPEAKERS...
040 Back To Business Post Covid-19
May 29, 2020 06:36 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBAre you ready to reintroduce your business back to the community? I feel like as a mobile hairstylist, beauty therapist or makeup artist (cosmetologist) we have a been a little bit forgotten. So today I am giving you 3 tips to get back to business and how you can keep you and your clients safe moving forward. Want to learn more about this? Check out my video right here... https://bridalbusinessschool.com/corona
Back To Business Post Covid-19
May 29, 2020 06:36 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBAre you ready to reintroduce your business back to the community? I feel like as a mobile hairstylist, beauty therapist or makeup artist (cosmetologist) we have a been a little bit forgotten. So today I am giving you 3 tips to get back to business and how you can keep you and your clients safe moving forward. Want to learn more about this? Check out my video right here... https://bridalbusinessschool.com/corona
Part 3 21 Ways Your Hair & Beauty Business Might Change Post Covid19 - Bridal Business Episode 039
May 20, 2020 06:08 - 20 minutes - 38 MBHere are some insights, predictions and warnings for beauty professionals with regards to the path ahead for us. 21 Ways Your Hair & Beauty Business Might Change Post Covid19 - Bridal Business Episode 038 Here are ways 15 to 21 Don't forget Part 1 & 2
Part 2 21 Ways Your Hair & Beauty Business Might Change Post Covid19 - Bridal Business Episode 038
May 13, 2020 00:59 - 19 minutes - 35.7 MBHere are some insights, predictions and warnings for beauty professionals with regards to the path ahead for us. 21 Ways Your Hair & Beauty Business Might Change Post Covid19 - Bridal Business Episode 038 Here are ways 8 to 15 Don't forget Part 1 & 3
Part 1 21 Ways That Might Change Your Hair & Beauty Business Post The Coronavirus Pandemic
May 04, 2020 06:46 - 22 minutes - 41.1 MBHere are some insights, predictions and warnings for beauty professionals with regards to the path ahead for us. 21 Ways Your Hair & Beauty Business Might Change Post Covid19 - Bridal Business Episode 037 Here is ways 1 to 7.
Brand You Bridal Business & Covid-19 Update
April 17, 2020 05:42 - 24 minutes - 18.3 MBJoin Boot Camp https://bridalbusinessbranding.com
What Now?
March 13, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat do you do when you've reached the top? Today I give you some ideas on how to move your business and self-development forward, when you have run out of capacity to do weddings.
Commercial, Editorial AND Bridal?
February 28, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 99.7 MBSue Louise, Makeup Artist, Coach and Creator of Bridal Beauty Pro (App) shares her tips and tricks on how to "mix" commercial and editorial work with your Bridal Business. Make sure you check out Sue's story from when I interviewed her back in 2018. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bridal-business/id1448700031?i=1000435021479
Gretchen Maurer updosystem.com
February 21, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBGretchen Maurer has been a stylist since 1980. I loved updo work straight away and did my first brides while in school. In 1989 she bought a salon and worked it for 5 years. During that time, she was discovered by Paul DiGrigoli at a hair show where she was doing volunteer finish work on Goldwell models. She worked for Paul for a decade doing platform and taught updo classes for his advanced academy. In 1998 she created weddinghair.com which won best beauty site by Brides magazine. She creat...
Bridal Contracts - What should you include?
February 14, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 28.7 MBDo you have a contract? Not sure what you should include? Here are my suggestions for clauses.
031 Be the shark in a blue ocean
February 07, 2020 05:15 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBYou can either position yourself in this industry to fight amongst the other stylists for a bride or you can create something in your business that is uniques to you, that brides "pick you". Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bridetribe
030 How to Sell on Facebook & Instagram
December 11, 2019 06:17 - 15 minutes - 28 MBDo you struggle to post about your special offers? Do they tend to be dead-posts, crickets, no one engaging? Theres a few reasons for that and I talk all about in today's episode.
029 3 Strategies For Social Media Engagement
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MBWe know that Facebook wants consumers to stay on their platform longer and thats a win for us as the longer people engage with your content the more likely they are to build their know, like and trust factor with you and ultimately become a customer. So how do we keep Facebook happy AND keep our potential customers happy too? Today's episode is all about how to engage your audience. Join Social Media Boot Camp: https://bridalbusinessschool.com/social
3 Strategies For Social Media Engagement
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MBWe know that Facebook wants consumers to stay on their platform longer and thats a win for us as the longer people engage with your content the more likely they are to build their know, like and trust factor with you and ultimately become a customer. So how do we keep Facebook happy AND keep our potential customers happy too? Today's episode is all about how to engage your audience. Join Social Media Boot Camp: https://bridalbusinessschool.com/social
Why it's NOT your price that stops a bride from booking
November 20, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBSo many of us think that the reason a bride went another way was because they were cheaper but thats not always the case. Find out today why price is not always the reason.
028 Why it's NOT your price that stops a bride from booking
November 20, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBSo many of us think that the reason a bride went another way was because they were cheaper but thats not always the case. Find out today why price is not always the reason.
027 3 Social Media Insights to Boost Your Hair and Makeup Business Exposure.
November 13, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 26.8 MB3 Social Media Insights to Boost Your Hair and Makeup Business Exposure. It's the holiday season and if you want to attract more clients to your business over the holiday season, especially with all those brides getting engaged over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. Then now is the time to get engagement hyped up on your social accounts. Today's episode i share 3 little nuggets to help you with your content.
026 How to deal with a Bridezilla
November 05, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBIs she breathing fire? How can we handle a prickly bride? Or bridesmaid? Or mum?
025 When Money Is Holding You Back
October 31, 2019 01:19 - 8 minutes - 15 MBStop allowing money to hold you back from getting what you want. To grow your business you are going to need money but the fear of spending AND receiving is holding you back.
024 When Time Becomes A Barrier to Growing
October 21, 2019 06:28 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBThere are 2 things that hold you back in business and they are big ones! Time & Money. This week we look at how "time" can hold us back from growing our business. If you want to join the program go to https://becomeabridemagnt.com if we are closed, don't forget to waitlist for next season
023 Thinking About Money!
October 12, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutes - 22.3 MBToday I am sharing with you a little nugget that I took away recently from a Money Mindset Audio Course. Really got me thinking about making money and my desire for revenue much more tangible and then in turn much more attainable. Hope you enjoy the show. FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bridetribe Check out my YT Channel: http://youtube.com/bridalbusinessschool?sub_confirmation=1
022 Interview With Sharon Wilkes-Burt, Truly Gorgeous
October 04, 2019 21:00 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBQuick Note: Join Brand Boot Camp https://bridalbusinessbranding.com Special Guest: Sharon Wilkes-Burt, Truly Gorgeous, Perth Australia on the Bridal Business Podcast this week. Such a pleasure to speak to Sharon. Sharon runs a successful hair business in Perth, Western Australia having come to Australia only 8 years ago, closing up her long-time hairdressing business back in the UK and starting again. Sharon has run classes for hair schools but now also runs her own academy in Perth, ...
021 How To Collaborate In The Wedding Industry
September 27, 2019 22:00 - 14 minutes - 28.3 MBHow To Collaborate In The Wedding Industry I have some rules/suggestions as to how you might network in the wedding industry. I like to call it collaboration. FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bridetribe Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast
020 Intro to Season 2
September 14, 2019 08:36 - 11 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome back to Bridal Business, can't wait to share more. Reach out if you have any questions.
019 - Makeup Weapons creator Sheri Vegas - Interview
May 20, 2019 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBSheri Vegas is one of Australia’s most sought-after beauty industry experts. 💄💄 Sheri was the Winner of “Best Makeup Thinker of the Year 2018” & Makeup Weapons - her brand - that she created was the Winner of “Best Independent Makeup Brand of the Year 2018” and has been placed as one of the top ten finalists the lasted five years for Australian Beauty Industry Awards in the Makeup Artist of the Year category.🙌🏼🙌🏼 She has created her brand Makeup Weapons which is a range of luxury and acc...
019 Makeup Weapons creator Sheri Vegas - Interview
May 20, 2019 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBSheri Vegas is one of Australia’s most sought-after beauty industry experts. 💄💄 Sheri was the Winner of “Best Makeup Thinker of the Year 2018” & Makeup Weapons - her brand - that she created was the Winner of “Best Independent Makeup Brand of the Year 2018” and has been placed as one of the top ten finalists the lasted five years for Australian Beauty Industry Awards in the Makeup Artist of the Year category.🙌🏼🙌🏼 She has created her brand Makeup Weapons which is a range of luxury and acc...
018 - Using Instagram, Stories and WhatsApp to Grow Your Hair and makeup Business
May 15, 2019 08:21 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBPart 2 from last week, we covered the changes on Facebook and its family of Apps, as per the their F8 tech conference held at the beginning of May 2019. Today I am discussing the changes and features and benefits of using IG, Stories and WhatsApp. This is a particuarly good episode if you are trying to sell makeup or hair products as well as how you might integrate more IG Stories into your business building. Enjoy.... You can watch the episodes, over on FB http://facebook.com/bridalb...
018 Using Instagram, Stories and WhatsApp to Grow Your Hair and makeup Business
May 15, 2019 08:21 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBPart 2 from last week, we covered the changes on Facebook and its family of Apps, as per the their F8 tech conference held at the beginning of May 2019. Today I am discussing the changes and features and benefits of using IG, Stories and WhatsApp. This is a particuarly good episode if you are trying to sell makeup or hair products as well as how you might integrate more IG Stories into your business building. Enjoy.... You can watch the episodes, over on FB http://facebook.com/bridalb...
017 How to Use Facebook, Messenger & Groups To Grow Your Hair and Makeup Business
May 08, 2019 04:21 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBAlright welcome everyone to Facebook for hair and makeup artists - part 1 - today was about Facebook, Messenger and Groups. We talked about Public content (the town square) and private content (the living room). What do you think about these changes? AND what would you love to see more information or training on? Here's recap: 🌟 Stories and groups are a huge focus (living room content) and will be front and centre on the new Facebook desktop web-based platform (I showed you the screen...
017 - How to Use Facebook, Messenger & Groups To Grow Your Hair and Makeup Business
May 08, 2019 04:21 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBAlright welcome everyone to Facebook for hair and makeup artists - part 1 - today was about Facebook, Messenger and Groups. We talked about Public content (the town square) and private content (the living room). What do you think about these changes? AND what would you love to see more information or training on? Here's recap: 🌟 Stories and groups are a huge focus (living room content) and will be front and centre on the new Facebook desktop web-based platform (I showed you the scree...
016 3 Ways to Price Your Wedding Trials
April 29, 2019 19:00 - 15 minutes - 27.8 MBThere is no doubt in my mind that trials are ESSENTIAL when growing your wedding business. Here are "3 Ways to Price Your Wedding Trials" Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bridetribe Check out my YT Channel: http://youtube.com/bridalbusinessschool?sub_confirmation=1
016 - 3 Ways to Price Your Wedding Trials
April 29, 2019 19:00 - 15 minutes - 27.8 MBThere is no doubt in my mind that trials are ESSENTIAL when growing your wedding business. Here are "3 Ways to Price Your Wedding Trials" Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bridetribe Check out my YT Channel: http://youtube.com/bridalbusinessschool?sub_confirmation=1
015 Your Social Update April 2019
April 26, 2019 02:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBYesterday Mark Zuckerberg released a post on Facebook with regards to the direction of FB and its family of Apps (FB, IG, WhatsApp and Messenger). Today we are talking through those changes - seeing whats possible and what it means for business owners. Mentioned today: Jane Wong Twitter - re newsfeed testing... https://twitter.com/wongmjane/status/1117805693950550016?fbclid=IwAR3Tb0QADz-pFD-imXXVCErUnQ_BSdksT0okonLDPuKvfkvYSPgZMVYoHMY Mark Z Statement: https://www.facebook.com/zuc...
015 - Your Social Update April 2019
April 26, 2019 02:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBYesterday Mark Zuckerberg released a post on Facebook with regards to the direction of FB and its family of Apps (FB, IG, WhatsApp and Messenger). Today we are talking through those changes - seeing whats possible and what it means for business owners. Mentioned today: Jane Wong Twitter - re newsfeed testing... https://twitter.com/wongmjane/status/1117805693950550016?fbclid=IwAR3Tb0QADz-pFD-imXXVCErUnQ_BSdksT0okonLDPuKvfkvYSPgZMVYoHMY Mark Z Statement: https://www.facebook.com/zuck/p...
014 - Interview With Sue McLaurin Creator of the Bridal Beauty Pro App
April 16, 2019 02:21 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBI'm excited to share my interview with the wonderful Sue McLaurin. Sue McLaurin is a professional freelance makeup artist with over 16 years experience in bridal, fashion, commercial and TV work. She began her career in Far North Queensland where she quickly grew a very busy bridal makeup business from 5 weddings in her first year to over 150 in her third year. After moving to Brisbane in 2007, Sue’s focus turned to commercial and editorial makeup, while still working with 20-50 brides e...
014 Interview With Sue McLaurin Creator of the Bridal Beauty Pro App
April 16, 2019 02:21 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBI'm excited to share my interview with the wonderful Sue McLaurin. Sue McLaurin is a professional freelance makeup artist with over 16 years experience in bridal, fashion, commercial and TV work. She began her career in Far North Queensland where she quickly grew a very busy bridal makeup business from 5 weddings in her first year to over 150 in her third year. After moving to Brisbane in 2007, Sue’s focus turned to commercial and editorial makeup, while still working with 20-50 brides e...
013 The 4 T's of Bridal
April 09, 2019 05:43 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MBToday's episode of the Bridal Business Podcast, is about my 4 recommendations that every hairstylist and makeup artist should pay attention to in their bridal business. Trial, Teach, Time treat Free resources: Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bridetribe Check out my YT Channel: http://youtube.com/bridalbusinessschool?sub_confirmation=1
013 - The 4 T's of Bridal
April 09, 2019 05:43 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MBToday's episode of the Bridal Business Podcast, is about my 4 recommendations that every hairstylist and makeup artist should pay attention to in their bridal business. Trial, Teach, Time treat Free resources: [FREE] Business & Branding Masterclass http://bridalbusinessschool.com/masterclass Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bridetribe Check out my YT Channel: http://youtube.com...
012 What is a Brand?
March 25, 2019 18:00 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBOver the past couple of years and maybe thats because of this whole online persona that you have and share and may be even study, I hear a lot of people say “build a brand” “you need to brand your business” but what does that actually mean? Find out in today's episode. Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you): http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bridetribe Check out my YT Channel: http://youtube.com/bridalbusinessschool?sub_con...
012 - What is a Brand?
March 25, 2019 18:00 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBOver the past couple of years and maybe thats because of this whole online persona that you have and share and may be even study, I hear a lot of people say “build a brand” “you need to brand your business” but what does that actually mean? Find out in today's episode. Business & Branding Boot Camp starts 1st April 2019, find out more here http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bootcamp Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you): ht...
011 When A Bride Is Going To Be Trouble
March 21, 2019 02:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSomething reminded me today that at some point in time, you are going to meet a bride, who seems like they might be your ideal bride but that you can just sense, is going to be trouble. The problem is you are going to go through that mind struggle where you are thinking, “a wedding is a wedding and I need the money, I can’t say no” So today's episode is about how you can "Master the Art of Saying No". Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the right b...
011 - When A Bride Is Going To Be Trouble
March 21, 2019 02:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSomething reminded me today that at some point in time, you are going to meet a bride, who seems like they might be your ideal bride but that you can just sense, is going to be trouble. The problem is you are going to go through that mind struggle where you are thinking, “a wedding is a wedding and I need the money, I can’t say no” So today's episode is about how you can "Master the Art of Saying No". Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the rig...
010 Can Hair & Makeup Really Make You A 6-Figure Income
March 12, 2019 02:08 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MBI wanted to share a couple of behind the scenes things that I do in my business to generate revenue because if there is one thing that I have learnt over the years its that when you are trying to establish yourself as a hairstylist or makeup artist, and more specifically I’m talking to those of you who are freelancers or independent contractors (you basically work for yourself). Getting to a point where you have a steady income can be tricky. Find out more in today's episode. Want to down...
010 - Can Hair & Makeup Really Make You A 6-Figure Income
March 12, 2019 02:08 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MBI wanted to share a couple of behind the scenes things that I do in my business to generate revenue because if there is one thing that I have learnt over the years its that when you are trying to establish yourself as a hairstylist or makeup artist, and more specifically I’m talking to those of you who are freelancers or independent contractors (you basically work for yourself). Getting to a point where you have a steady income can be tricky. Find out more in today's episode. Want to down...
009 Is a Trial REALLY necessary for weddings?
March 03, 2019 18:00 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBI cannot stress the importance of enough. You MUST INSIST that EVERY SINGLE bride has a wedding hair and/or makeup trial! Learn more in today's episode. Show Notes: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/podcast FREE quiz (find all the right brides for you: http://bridalbusinessschool.com/bridetribe Check out my YT Channel: http://youtube.com/bridalbusinessschool?sub_confirmation=1