The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast
440 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsWelcome to the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of wedding industry entrepreneurs and help you take your business to new heights!
Join fellow wedding business entrepreneurs as we uncover the strategies, insights, and stories of successful wedding professionals who have built thriving businesses in this dynamic and competitive market.
Each week, your host, Brandee Gaar, a seasoned industry expert and CEO of Blush by Brandee Gaar, brings you exclusive interviews with top wedding industry pros!
This weekly podcast is for planners, photographers, florists, caterers, and more!! You will gain valuable knowledge and practical tips on sales, marketing, branding, client management, and the latest trends shaping the wedding industry and the business leaders that create incredible events for a living.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this podcast is your go-to resource for actionable advice and inspiration.
Get ready to elevate your business skills, learn from industry leaders, and discover innovative ideas that will set you apart in the wedding industry.
Tune in to the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast every week and unlock the secrets to running a successful wedding business.
Become motivated to transform your passion into profit and create unforgettable experiences for couples on their special day. Are you ready to become the CEO of your wedding empire?
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12. Lead, Love, Excel!
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome to episode 12! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts Today’s guest is Kristin Wilson, Owner of Our DJ Rocks and Photo Booth Rocks - 2 flourishing brands in the Central Florida Wedding Industry. Kristin shares her journey from hotel sales manager to fierce business owner of the only all-female DJ company in Orlando. Her brand is super clear and easily recognizable with its swirly pink font and sparkly TOMS for all of her DJs! Th...
Lead, Love, Excel! An Interview with Kristin Wilson
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 24.7 MBToday’s guest is Kristin Wilson, Owner of Our DJ Rocks and Photo Booth Rocks - 2 flourishing brands in the Central Florida Wedding Industry. Kristin shares her journey from hotel sales manager to fierce business owner of the only all-female DJ company in Orlando. Her brand is super clear and easily recognizable with its swirly pink font and sparkly TOMS for all of her DJs! These ladies are talented, fresh and bring a new perspective to a male-dominated industry. Kristin also shares ...
Her venture from florist to a software developer. An interview with Corrine Heck of Details Flowers Software
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 26 MBMy guest today is Corrine Heck of Details Flowers Software. I have worked with Corrine for almost 10 years and when I thought who I wanted to kick off 2020 with, I knew it had to be her! When Corrine and I worked together, she was an event florist and I remember that she would always tell me about a system she used to design and price her proposals. Back then it was all done in excel but over the last 5 years, Corrine has developed her system into a fully functioning floral planning and ...
Her venture from florist to a software developer
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 26 MBMy guest today is Corrine Heck of Details Flowers Software. I have worked with Corrine for almost 10 years and when I thought who I wanted to kick off 2020 with, I knew it had to be her! When Corrine and I worked together, she was an event florist and I remember that she would always tell me about a system she used to design and price her proposals. Back then it was all done in excel but over the last 5 years, Corrine has developed her system into a fully functioning floral planning and ...
11. Her venture from florist to a software developer
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWelcome to episode 11! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts My guest today is Corrine Heck of Details Flowers Software. I have worked with Corrine for almost 10 years and when I thought who I wanted to kick off 2020 with, I knew it had to be her! When Corrine and I worked together, she was an event florist and I remember that she would always tell me about a system she used to design and price her proposals. Back then it was all done i...
Meet Our Team "The Blush Team - A Look at Some of our Favorite Moments"
December 31, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 28.9 MBHappy New Year everyone!!! Today’s show is such a fun one! I gathered our team at Blush and we rang in the new year with champagne, stories, and laughs! Hear about some of our favorite moments from 2019, the silliness of our office dynamics and what we’re looking forward to in 2020! I can’t wait for you to meet the ladies of Blush!! Want to know more about the ladies of Blush?? Check our website at www.blushbbg.com or follow us on Instagram or Facebook at @blushbbg SHOW NOTES: http:...
10. Meet the Blush team (2019)
December 31, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWelcome to episode 10! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts Happy New Year everyone!!! Today’s show is such a fun one! I gathered our team at Blush and we rang in the new year with champagne, stories, and laughs! Hear about some of our favorite moments from 2019, the silliness of our office dynamics and what we’re looking forward to in 2020! I can’t wait for you to meet the ladies of Blush!! Want to know more about the ladies of Bl...
10. Meet the Blush team (2019)
December 31, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWelcome to episode 10! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts Happy New Year everyone!!! Today’s show is such a fun one! I gathered our team at Blush and we rang in the new year with champagne, stories, and laughs! Hear about some of our favorite moments from 2019, the silliness of our office dynamics and what we’re looking forward to in 2020! I can’t wait for you to meet the ladies of Blush!! Want to know more about the ladies of Bl...
10. Meet the Blush team
December 31, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWelcome to episode 10! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts Happy New Year everyone!!! Today’s show is such a fun one! I gathered our team at Blush and we rang in the new year with champagne, stories, and laughs! Hear about some of our favorite moments from 2019, the silliness of our office dynamics and what we’re looking forward to in 2020! I can’t wait for you to meet the ladies of Blush!! Want to know more about the ladies of Bl...
10. Meet Our Team "The Blush Team - A Look at Some of our Favorite Moments"
December 31, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBHappy New Year everyone!!! Today’s show is such a fun one! I gathered our team at Blush and we rang in the new year with champagne, stories, and laughs! Hear about some of our favorite moments from 2019, the silliness of our office dynamics and what we’re looking forward to in 2020! I can’t wait for you to meet the ladies of Blush!! Want to know more about the ladies of Blush?? Check our website at www.blushbbg.com or follow us on Instagram or Facebook at @blushbbg SHOW NOTES: http:...
Kill The Duck
December 24, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 9.3 MBThis episode takes a look at “Duck Syndrome”. Never heard of it?? Neither had I. But there is so much we can learn from ducks as to what NOT to do in our businesses. I break down 3 characteristics of a duck and how we can ensure we are not emulating this behavior. Ducks are Mediocre at a lot of things but not excellent at any of them. Ducks look like they’re gliding along on the surface so serene but under the water, they’re furiously paddling to keep afloat. Ducks quack and complai...
9. Kill The Duck
December 24, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThis episode takes a look at “Duck Syndrome”. Never heard of it?? Neither had I. But there is so much we can learn from ducks as to what NOT to do in our businesses. I break down 3 characteristics of a duck and how we can ensure we are not emulating this behavior. Ducks are Mediocre at a lot of things but not excellent at any of them. Ducks look like they’re gliding along on the surface so serene but under the water, they’re furiously paddling to keep afloat. Ducks quack and complai...
9. Kill the duck
December 24, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWelcome to episode 9! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts This episode takes a look at “Duck Syndrome”. Never heard of it?? Neither had I. But there is so much we can learn from ducks as to what NOT to do in our businesses. I break down 3 characteristics of a duck and how we can ensure we are not emulating this behavior. Ducks are Mediocre at a lot of things but not excellent at any of them. Ducks look like they’re gliding along on...
All That Glitters Will Shine!
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 30.1 MBToday’s guest is Kristen Johnson of A Girl and Her Glitter. Kristen has turned her God-given talents as a “maker” into a full-blown business teaching others how to make larger than life crafts. She calls it “Elevated DIY” but I call it pure magic! She has turned shower curtains into gala worthy dresses, created paper flowers bigger than a full-sized car and designed a Western-themed baby shower for Jenna Bush Hager. Kristen is real and she shares the good, the bad and the ugly of run...
8. From DIY hobby to BIG business
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWelcome to episode 8! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts Today’s guest is Kristen Johnson of A Girl and Her Glitter. Kristen has turned her God-given talents as a “maker” into a full-blown business teaching others how to make larger than life crafts. She calls it “Elevated DIY” but I call it pure magic! She has turned shower curtains into gala worthy dresses, created paper flowers bigger than a full-sized car and designed a Western-t...
8. All That Glitters Will Shine!
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBToday’s guest is Kristen Johnson of A Girl and Her Glitter. Kristen has turned her God-given talents as a “maker” into a full-blown business teaching others how to make larger than life crafts. She calls it “Elevated DIY” but I call it pure magic! She has turned shower curtains into gala worthy dresses, created paper flowers bigger than a full-sized car and designed a Western-themed baby shower for Jenna Bush Hager. Kristen is real and she shares the good, the bad and the ugly of run...
7. Raising Strong Daughters to Know They Have a Seat at the Table
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBLavonda H. MURPHY is a self-love coach, wife, mother, and Army Active Duty Soldier of 19 plus years. She practices leadership and servitude in everything she does. Lavonda advocates self-care by helping women create a positive environment that allows them to understand that their combined energy is an unstoppable force. She has always had an immeasurable passion for helping others to become their “best” selves. A military career steeped in personal courage, selfless service, and career de...
7. Raising young entrepreneurs; they have a seat at the table
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome to episode 7! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts Lavonda H. Murphy is a self-love coach, wife, mother, and Army Active Duty Soldier of 19 plus years. She practices leadership and servitude in everything she does. Lavonda advocates self-care by helping women create a positive environment that allows them to understand that their combined energy is an unstoppable force. She has always had an immeasurable passion for helping othe...
Raising Strong Daughters to Know They Have a Seat at the Table with Lavonda Murphy
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 17.3 MBLavonda H. MURPHY is a self-love coach, wife, mother, and Army Active Duty Soldier of 19 plus years. She practices leadership and servitude in everything she does. Lavonda advocates self-care by helping women create a positive environment that allows them to understand that their combined energy is an unstoppable force. She has always had an immeasurable passion for helping others to become their “best” selves. A military career steeped in personal courage, selfless service, and career de...
Raising Strong Daughters to Know They Have a Seat at the Table
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 17.3 MBLavonda H. MURPHY is a self-love coach, wife, mother, and Army Active Duty Soldier of 19 plus years. She practices leadership and servitude in everything she does. Lavonda advocates self-care by helping women create a positive environment that allows them to understand that their combined energy is an unstoppable force. She has always had an immeasurable passion for helping others to become their “best” selves. A military career steeped in personal courage, selfless service, and career de...
6. How She Made Her Passion a Family Business
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis episode features a mentor of mine and someone I really look up to! Brandi Zrallack is the creator of My Central Florida Family, an expo and online resource for parents to find creative things for their kids to do in and around Central Florida. She created the expo from just an idea and now it’s the largest kids and family expo in all of Central Florida! Literally, everything she touches turns to gold and this girl has a passion and a drive to get things done and smash her goals! I...
How She Made Her Passion a Family Business with Brandi Zrallack
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBThis episode features a mentor of mine and someone I really look up to! Brandi Zrallack is the creator of My Central Florida Family, an expo and online resource for parents to find creative things for their kids to do in and around Central Florida. She created the expo from just an idea and now it’s the largest kids and family expo in all of Central Florida! Literally, everything she touches turns to gold and this girl has a passion and a drive to get things done and smash her goals! I...
6. How she made her passion her business
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBWelcome to episode 6! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts This episode features a mentor of mine and someone I really look up to! Brandi Zrallack is the creator of My Central Florida Family, an expo and online resource for parents to find creative things for their kids to do in and around Central Florida. She created the expo from just an idea and now it’s the largest kids and family expo in all of Central Florida! Literally, everythi...
How She Made Her Passion a Family Business
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBThis episode features a mentor of mine and someone I really look up to! Brandi Zrallack is the creator of My Central Florida Family, an expo and online resource for parents to find creative things for their kids to do in and around Central Florida. She created the expo from just an idea and now it’s the largest kids and family expo in all of Central Florida! Literally, everything she touches turns to gold and this girl has a passion and a drive to get things done and smash her goals! I...
5. It All Started with a Facebook Group
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAlison Grooms has built an online boutique for women’s clothing and accessories all from a simple FB group. She now has a 14,000 sq ft warehouse and thousands of customers that she refers to as “friends”. After all, isn’t shopping with your friends the best way to shop?? Hear how she grew from Etsy to a shop in her home and now to her very own shopping app, how she juggles all of it with 2 littles and what she’s looking forward to for Jules and James! WEBSITE: JulesandJamesBoutique.co...
5. It all started with a Facebook Group
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBWelcome to episode 5! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts Alison Grooms has built an online boutique for women’s clothing and accessories all from a simple FB group. She now has a 14,000 sq ft warehouse and thousands of customers that she refers to as “friends”. After all, isn’t shopping with your friends the best way to shop?? Hear how she grew from Etsy to a shop in her home and now to her very own shopping app, how she juggles all...
It All Started with a Facebook Ad: An Interview with Alison Grooms, Owner of Jules and James Boutique
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 21.5 MBAlison Grooms has built an online boutique for women’s clothing and accessories all from a simple FB group. She now has a 14,000 sq ft warehouse and thousands of customers that she refers to as “friends”. After all, isn’t shopping with your friends the best way to shop?? Hear how she grew from Etsy to a shop in her home and now to her very own shopping app, how she juggles all of it with 2 littles and what she’s looking forward to for Jules and James! WEBSITE: JulesandJamesBoutique.co...
It All Started with a Facebook Group
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 21.5 MBAlison Grooms has built an online boutique for women’s clothing and accessories all from a simple FB group. She now has a 14,000 sq ft warehouse and thousands of customers that she refers to as “friends”. After all, isn’t shopping with your friends the best way to shop?? Hear how she grew from Etsy to a shop in her home and now to her very own shopping app, how she juggles all of it with 2 littles and what she’s looking forward to for Jules and James! WEBSITE: JulesandJamesBoutique.co...
It All Started with a Facebook Group: An Interview with Alison Grooms, Owner of Jules and James Boutique
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 21.5 MBAlison Grooms has built an online boutique for women’s clothing and accessories all from a simple FB group. She now has a 14,000 sq ft warehouse and thousands of customers that she refers to as “friends”. After all, isn’t shopping with your friends the best way to shop?? Hear how she grew from Etsy to a shop in her home and now to her very own shopping app, how she juggles all of it with 2 littles and what she’s looking forward to for Jules and James! WEBSITE: JulesandJamesBoutique.co...
4. The girl behind the apron
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWelcome to episode 4! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts Today’s guest is one of my very favorite industry partners! Danielle Cribb with Sugar Sugar Custom Cake Boutique created her brand, launched her business and scaled to a full-blown boutique in under 2 years! Today, we are talking about her start-up story, how she juggles being a business owner, a mom, and a wife and her plans for the future of Sugar Sugar! SHOW NOTES: https://...
The dream behind the apron
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 20 MBToday’s guest is one of my very favorite industry partners! Danielle Cribb with Sugar Sugar Custom Cake Boutique created her brand, launched her business and scaled to a full-blown boutique in under 2 years! Today, we are talking about her start-up story, how she juggles being a business owner, a mom, and a wife and her plans for the future of Sugar Sugar! SHOW NOTES: https://brandeegaar.com/2019/11/19/the-girl-behind-the-apron/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brandeegaar/
4. The dream behind the apron
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWelcome to episode 4! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts Today’s guest is one of my very favorite industry partners! Danielle Cribb with Sugar Sugar Custom Cake Boutique created her brand, launched her business and scaled to a full-blown boutique in under 2 years! Today, we are talking about her start-up story, how she juggles being a business owner, a mom, and a wife and her plans for the future of Sugar Sugar! SHOW NOTES: https:...
3. Creating and opening a bridal boutique in 8 weeks
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome to episode 3! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts This is my first guest interview and I could not be more excited to introduce you to Roberta and Tali of the Bridal Finery. These ladies KNOW customer service and their brand is built around creating an unparalleled guest experience. I’ve worked with Roberta and Tali for about 7 years now and it has been so fun to watch them open their own salon and establish themselves as a l...
How they created and opened a bridal boutique in just 8 weeks
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 22.5 MBThis is my first guest interview and I could not be more excited to introduce you to Roberta and Tali of the Bridal Finery. These ladies KNOW customer service and their brand is built around creating an unparalleled guest experience. I’ve worked with Roberta and Tali for about 7 years now and it has been so fun to watch them open their own salon and establish themselves as a leader in our market for couture and designer gowns. I can’t wait for you to get to know them and hear how they ...
3. How they created and opened a bridal boutique in just 8 weeks
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 22.5 MBThis is my first guest interview and I could not be more excited to introduce you to Roberta and Tali of the Bridal Finery. These ladies KNOW customer service and their brand is built around creating an unparalleled guest experience. I’ve worked with Roberta and Tali for about 7 years now and it has been so fun to watch them open their own salon and establish themselves as a leader in our market for couture and designer gowns. I can’t wait for you to get to know them and hear how they ...
Meet the Gaars
November 01, 2019 17:06 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, you get to hear my hubby’s perspective on our startup story, what he thought when I told him I wanted to quit my very well paying job and how we decided to take the leap for him to quit his job and make Blush his full-time gig! I can’t wait for you to meet my favorite CFO! SHOW NOTES: https://brandeegaar.com/2019/11/01/meet-the-gaars/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brandeegaar/
2. Meet the Gaars
November 01, 2019 17:06 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWelcome to episode 2! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts In this episode, you get to hear my hubby’s perspective on our startup story, what he thought when I told him I wanted to quit my very well paying job and how we decided to take the leap for him to quit his job and make Blush his full-time gig! I can’t wait for you to meet my favorite CFO! Follow me online!! Brandeegaar.com Instagram Facebook ----- #FemaleEntrepreneur #weddi...
1. Finding your WHY...and a bit about mine
October 23, 2019 04:18 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to episode 1! Updated Feb. 2021: This was our first episode! Listen to how we have changed along the way! If you are reading this you are a true fan and encouragement to us! Take a screenshot and DM us to spread some kindness! Our Instagram profiles are below. Thank you for listening! I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts I get these questions all the time…how did you start? How did you prepare to leave your full-time job? Do you...
1. Finding your why...and a bit about mine
October 23, 2019 04:18 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBI get these questions all the time…how did you start? How did you prepare to leave your full-time job? Do you still fear failure? When did you decide it was time to hire a team? How do you balance it all? Leading a team, mommyhood, being a wife, being involved in ministry and growing a thriving multi-branded business. And I LOVE these questions because I can share the honest, un-polished, real-life answers that help others to know they can do it too. SHOW NOTES: https://brandeegaar.co...
Finding your why...and a bit about mine
October 23, 2019 04:18 - 13 minutes - 7.88 MBI get these questions all the time…how did you start? How did you prepare to leave your full-time job? Do you still fear failure? When did you decide it was time to hire a team? How do you balance it all? Leading a team, mommyhood, being a wife, being involved in ministry and growing a thriving multi-branded business. And I LOVE these questions because I can share the honest, un-polished, real-life answers that help others to know they can do it too. SHOW NOTES: https://brandeegaar....