Talk with Renee Dalo
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsBiz Chat for Wedding Pros and Creative Business Owners.
Entrepreneurship is a crazy ride, and it's easy to keep your head down, do the work, and hope and pray that you've got it right. Right? Talk with Renee Dalo brings you real talk straight from the mouth of biz owners who have been there! We get down to the nitty-gritty so that you can take action and uplevel your business today!
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176 | Talk About Wedding Meteorology with Andrew Leavitt
March 23, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 41.8 MBWeather and weddings. It's a no brainer but something that doesn't always get the attention it deserves. Today, I chat with Andrew Leavitt and the topics is just that, wedding meteorology. Andrew covers the importance of knowing what to expect when it comes to an events success and safety. Having all the facts is never a bad thing, and Andrew talks us through the benefits of having your own personal meteorologist at your fingertips for your big day. Topics Covered: The story behind weddi...
175 | Talk About Better Habits
March 16, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 23.3 MBIf you're thinking you need to establish new habits to BETTER both your business and life (but mostly your life) then you need to listen to this episode. A dreary end to 2019 Taking care of yourself self development and work what the membership covers ROI & Community The Quiz
174 | Talk About Glass Ceilings with Erica Rooney
March 09, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 46 MBGlass ceilings and sticky floors. These are 2 constant things that we sometimes find ourselves hitting or keeping us stuck. Today, Erica Rooney shares all about what it is that may trigger these hurdles and how we can shake ourselves out of them. There is never enough times to chase this topic, so get comfortable and bring an open mind and let's talk it out! Topics Covered: Still talking about it Things that impact us Imposter Syndrome Feeling nervous is growth Putting it out there P...
173 | Talk about Quick Copywriting with Kris Jones
March 02, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 41.5 MBWriting copy for your website or sales page can be agonizing. No matter how many times you go back and tweak things, it never seems right. Today, I chat with story brand copy writer Kris Jones about her method to to writing copy that not only fits your voice but also makes your potential clients feel heard and ready to work with you. Topic Covered: What is a story brand copy writer? DIYing your copy the bottle effect social media approach on copy
172 | Talk About Healthy Habits for Successful Neurodiverse Entrepreneurs with Jess Joswick
February 23, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBHabits sound easy enough to establish, but for those under the neurodiverse umbrella, it can seem impossible. In this episode I chat with Jess Joswick about neurodiversity and how things that may work for others may not work for them in every day life. By breaking things down, changing how we see and talk about ourselves and looking closely at what motivation means to us, Jess believes that nothing is impossible if we have the right systems in place that work for you, not everyone else. So g...
171 | Talk About Trusting Your Team with Ashley Ebert
February 16, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 48.7 MBBuilding trust with your team is an important step in any business. Sometimes it's easy and sometimes not so much. I'm here today with Ashley Ebert who speclizes in team building and helps fellow entrepreneurs prepare for that next big step in their business. Ashley and I dive into the nuts and bolts of building trust with your team members, how to protect yourself if things go south, and the mindset it takes to not only trust your team, but for your team to trust you. So grab a pen and some...
170 | Talk About Overcoming Your Delegation Fears with Jamie Van Cuyk
February 09, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 60.2 MB2023 is still a very new year for most. At this point in your business, you may be feeling the burn and wondering what you need to catch a breath. Luckily, Jamie Van Cuyk is here with me to talk about all things delegation. From the fear to the process to how to avoid micromanaging, Jamies is a waterfall of tips and tads to help you decide if hiring someone to support you in your business is your next best business move. So grab a pen and something to write on, and lets talk it out! To...
169 | Talk about Vibrational Energy with Dr. Alison Kay
February 02, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 65.2 MBIn this episode, we explore the concept of tapping into yourself to make the magic happen. Dr. Alison Kay is a subtle energies practitioner and healer who brings a energetic perspective into the possibilities of what you can do for yourself and those around you by looking in and being attuned to your inner most self. I get that some of you might be thinking this is a little woo woo, but trust me, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Topics Covered: What is a vibrational upgrade? ...
168 | Talk about Vows & Speeches with Brian Franklin
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 46.2 MBTalk about vows! In today's episode, I chat with political speech writer turned wedding speech guru Brian Franklin about preparing for the mic time for weddings. Brian gives us a peek on how he works with couples to give them confidence from the heart. Brian gives tips on what not to do, how to prepare and how holding for a laugh can make or break your speech. So grab a pen and let's talk it out! Topics Covered: Vows and speeches Data paralysis The writing process Practicing and fine ...
167 | Talk About Life Coaching
January 19, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBReady for some big news? In this solo episode, I talk about all things life coaching and my journey toward my certification. Also some information about what I can offer you as I get my life coaching journey off the ground. Topics Covered: How I got into Life Coaching Is Life Coaching woo woo? Connecting with the person, not the problem Opening the doors
166 | Talk about Fear & Intuition with Hunter Lowder
January 12, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBWhat is the difference between intuition and fear? Sometimes, they seem like the same thing. But in today's episode, Hunter Lowder, former wedding venue CEO, talks about her road from a 7-figure business through burnout and trusting her intuition. As inspiring as Hunter's story is, it is not unique. So many of us go through the twists and turns of burnout, feeling unispired and unfulfilled. But sometimes we don't heed our intuition for change. This podcast talks about just that and then some...
165 | Talk About the Power of Sleep with Terry Cralle
January 05, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 57 MBHappy 2023! It’s a new year and that means many of us are setting our goals for this next chapter in our lives. But one thing that tends to get overlooked that is connected to all the exercise, dieting and goal setting is sleep. So today, I am chatting with Terry Cralle about the importance of sleep and how getting enough or lack of sleep can make a tremendous impact on our lives, our relationships and our goal setting. Topics Covered: Why is sleep important? Do people nee...
164 | Talk About Year in Review 2022 with Renee Dalo
December 22, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 17 MBIt's the end of 2022! This episode is all about looking back, being present in the now and what is to come in the future. Thank you all for listening week after week. No need to grab a pen and paper today. But do grab your favorite holiday drink and enjoy yourself. Rest and have a very happy new year. Topics Covered: A look back at the numbers Bizish news A heartfelt thank you
163 | Talk About Easy Content Creation with Carissa Kruse
December 15, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 44.7 MBLet's talk content. In this weeks episode, I chat with wedding content guru Carissa Kruse on how to create content for you and your busines. Carissa dives into the basics of getting your feet wet, delivering content that resonates with your ideal clients and ways to ditch the overwhelm of feeling like you need to have something new each and every day. So if you are looking to upgrade your content strategy in 2023, grab a notebook and some coffee, and let's talk it out! Topics Covered: ...
162 | Talk About Creating a Strong Adaptive Brand with Kaleigh Wiese
December 09, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 45.1 MBWe can sometimes get too comfortable with our brand; what we offer, our website, our pricing, and our look. But it's important to adapt because, as the pandemic has taught every small business owner and entrepreneur, we need expect change. Today, I chat with brand expert Kaleigh Wiese about how to to put the ADAPT in your brand. Kaleigh talks about utilizing all of your skillsets and finding ways you can encorporate all of your interests into your business. Knowing your goals and your purpos...
161 | Talk About Personal Style With Alison Bruhn & Delia Folk, from The Style That Binds Us
December 01, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 31.1 MBWhat is style and why is it important? How to do find your authentically YOU style? All these questions and more are what we chat about with mother/daughter styling dup Delia and Alison. With multitudes of experience, Delia and Alison talk about the science behind getting dressed and the steps to help you build a wardrobe that fits both you and your budget. So if you want to learn a thing or two about how to be confident in your day to day with what you wear, this is the episode for you. T...
160 | Talk about Brand Legacy with Meghan Ely
November 17, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 31.5 MBLegacy is a BIG (and sometimes) scary word. But it's one we would love to embrace for ourselves, both personally and in our business. In this episode, I chat with one of my best PR besties, Meghan Ely, all about how to set up your brand legacy; how it relates to you, your business and your vision. Meghan takes us through the ups and downs of what carving out a legacy can bring. So if you are feeling lost or just down-right stuck on how you can start to build on the legacy you want, this is t...
159 | Talk About Executive Coaching with Sylvana Rochet
November 10, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 40.8 MBSylvana Rochet is an executive coach, specializing in guiding entrepreneurs and CEO’s through the murky waters of owning a business. Sylvana and I talk about all the things; setting intention, climbing over the mountain of fear and behaviors, as well as throwing in a few examples of how to set the tone. This episode is jam packed with information so grab a pad and paper, and let’s talk it out! Topics Covered: Going beyond your fears way of thinking Secret fears Behavior sets t...
158 | Talk About New Endeavors with Braden Drake
November 03, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 48 MBWith Wedding MBA right around the corner, I sit down with one of my favorite people Braden Drake. This episode is the perfect piggyback from last week, where I talked about how to get unbored. Well, Braden is doing just that. And today, we talk about the HOW of what is coming up the pipe line for both myself and Braden. So grab some coffee and let's talk it out! Topics Covered: Wedding MBA chatter New endeavors Expanding services and the niche Idea to moving forward Widening the narr...
157 | Talk About Audacious Women with Merel Kriegsman
October 27, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 34.5 MBIn today’s episode, I chat with returning guest and women’s mentor Merel Kriegsman opens up to what being a successful women looks like, and not just from outside eyes looking in. Merel and I touch on not so comfortable topics about navigating the world of successful women, learning to be comfortable in your own skin and the many hard stages on the road of entreprenurship. Topics Covered: Stepping into your power Feeling envy We can't all have the same things The archetypes ...
156 | Talk About Becoming Un-Bored
October 20, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 24.3 MBThe end of the year slump, are you bored yet? It happens to everyone so don't let it get you down. In this episode, you got me and only me, talking aboout all the ways you can unstuck yourself and get yourself excited for new things. Topics Covered: How are you doing really? How do we get mor self-care? Choosing better thoughts Creative self-care Unstuck yourself My own morning self-care routine
155 |Talk About Relevancy and Authenticity Through Crisis with Natalie John
October 13, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 42.6 MBThe past 2 years was no walk in the park. For many of us, the pandemic was a wake up call to make some drastic changes in our lives and our businesses. I chat with wedding planner Natalie John about what changes happened for her during these last few years and how, now more than ever, being true to yourself can benefit your clients as much as it can benefit you. Natalie tells all about what the pandemic gave her and how she is still learning each and every day. Topics Covered: Coming out...
154 | Talk About Authentic Copywriting with Lucy Bedewi
October 06, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 43.2 MBWriting copy can just be plain hard. Whether it's you just don't know what to write or having a hard time finding your voice, it is essential to present good copy that make your potential clients say, "Hey, this is my person." Today, I chat with copywriter Lucy Bedewi about all things copywriting and how you can be your authentic self without sounding like all the rest. Lucy is passionate about developing copy that works for you and attracts the clients you want in your voice. So if you ar...
153 | Talk About Talk About Burnout with Krista Marie Lynch
September 29, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 43.3 MBYes, I have talked about burnout again and again. But it’s something that many creative entrepreneurs endure not once, but multiple times. I chat with wedding photographer and business coach Krista Marie Lynch about identifying burnout and coming to terms with the fact that yes, we all experience burnout. She tells all about the strategies she uses to help cope with burnout and the importance of setting healthy goals as a way to prevent it from happening sooner then we’d like. Topics...
152 | Talk About The Intricacies of Inclusion with Chanda Daniels
September 23, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 43 MBToday’s topic is about all things inclusion and when I say all things, I mean all the things that some of us may have glanced over. Fellow wedding planner, Chanda Daniels discusses who inclusion really includes and how broadening our understanding of what it truly means is taking a step in the right direction for society and ourselves. Chanda talks about replacing judgement with understanding and how, by putting compassion first, we can accept others as they are and give everyone the opportu...
151 | Talk About Creative CEO-ship and Pricing for Your Creative Process With Merel Kriegsman
September 08, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 38.9 MBJoin me as I chat with creative entrepreneur Merel Kriegsman about how mixing creativity into your business can not only make it more fun but also more profitable. We discuss ways to put a cherry on top of your money talk, products and services and giving your customers that extra something, that doesn't need to include freebies or underpricing your worth. Topics Covered: Hard one lesson Changing tracks Pricing The money doodle Under-earning in disguise Quality of your process
150 | Talk About Early Mistakes & Later Success
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 28.8 MBMistakes happen. My education brand was no acception. In this episode, let me take you down memory lane on some of the things I did wrong before doing right with the success and growth of my education brand. Topics Covered: Good at networking Porterfield Creating a course Lockdown Why a digital course
149 | Talk About All Things Vegas with Amber Anderson
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBSummer is winding down, and that means Wedding MBA is in the air. Sitting with my business bestie (and business partner) we are talking all about vegas and our Monday mixer, Conference Confident. This is our meet and greet with fellow planners throughtout the events of Wedding MBA. A chance for us to meet new faces, talk, share and support fellow planners the best way possible. Topics Covered How it all started Making connections Conference confident Deep work Networking and implemen...
148 | Talk About Self-Publishing with Risa Weaver-Enion
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 51.6 MBTime to talk shop, book shop that is. I chat with fellow wedding planner and author, Risa Weaver-Enion. Risa wrote, edited and self-published her very own book 'How to Plan Your Wedding' for the couples who can't afford a wedding planner. Risa gives us a grand tour of all the in's and out's she's learned when it came to writing and publishing her book. Topics Covered: Blog to book Formatting and editing Designing the book Niddy griddy self vs traditional Being an author Findin...
147 | Talk About Spotlight Sprint
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 13.9 MBThis episode is all about my new accountability mastermind starting August 22nd, the Spotlight Sprint. Topics Covered: Why I created the Spotlight Sprint What we'll be doing Accountability & Flexibility
146 | Talk About Wellness & Challenges with Kimberly Rhodes
August 04, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBAs planners or just entrepreneurs in general, our own health and wellness can sometimes fall by the wayside. In this episode, I chat with event planner Kimberly Rhodes about how putting your wellness as a priority is a lot easier than you think. Kimberly dives into how small changes can lead to big impacts, both in your business life and personal life. So grab your coffee (and your water!) and lets talk it out. Topics Covered: Water, Water Back to Covid Movement is Medicine The To...
145 | Talk About Pre-Nups with Lauren Lavender
July 14, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 35.4 MBLauren Lavender talks Pre-Nups. Yep. Pre-Nups. The P word that most couples would rather avoid when it comes to marriage. But Lauren, from helloprenup.com, clears the air around the societal stigmas surrounding the pre-nup. The truth is, everyone can benefit from a pre-nup. And Lauren is here to tell you how. So grab a pen for this one, listeners. And let's talk it out! Topics Covered: The P Word A llegal vow Benefits of a pre-nup Approaching the conversation what to consider hellop...
144 | Talk About Money & Mindset with Braden Drake
July 07, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 38.9 MBShooting the shit with my very good friend and tax attourney, Braden Drake. We dive into his book updates, anticipating Wedding MBA and money. This one is a little laid back, but not a conversation you want to miss. So grab your coffee and let's get talking! Topics Covered: Pivoting & exercise Updating the book Mindset & how to Wedding MBA Hitting 6 figures (realistically) Hiring help
143 | Talk About Enneagram and You with Melissa Koehler
June 30, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 38.4 MBI took time out of my week to speak with Melissa Koehler, entrepreneur and enneagram aficionado. She's here to give us one of the biggest business communication secrets most don't know about - the Enneagram. And before you roll those eyes at a personality test (yes, you!), hear us out - utilizing this uniquely-tailored personality test, the Enneagram will give you tool after tool on how to run your business, balance your life, and communicate effectively with - well - everyone. No risk, all ...
142 | Talk About Business Building with Natasha Miller
June 23, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 51.3 MBBuilding a business takes time, focus and a whole lot of motivation. Today's episode, I chat with event business mogel, violinist and author Natasha Miller, about how growing your business is less about DIY and mor about learning, connecting and knowing when are at your weakest and highest points. Topics Covered: Book Writing Process 2 Years of Growth Pay to Learn The Pandemic Pivot Work on Mindset Do You Ever Feel Satisfied Risk Hiring a Team Working with Planners Happen a...
141 | Talk About Being Multi-Passionate with Mandee Johnson
June 16, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.1 MBLess is more. Not always the case. In this episode, I talk with multi-passionate producer, photographer and author Mandee Johnson, covering all things about what being a mutli-passionate entrepreneur us all about. Mandee dives into how being skilled in multiple things doesn't mean you need to stretch yourself thin. Building and managing your passions is something we all can do. So grab your coffee and a pen and lets talk it out. Topics Covered Many different passions Building blocks Br...
140 | Talk About Life Lessons with David Pressman
June 09, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 60.7 MBLife doesn't always deal you a good hand. In this epsiode, I chat with fellow wedding planner David Pressman, to talk about all things that life may throw at you. David tells his story and shares what he has learned along the way. Topics Covered: 1st Career Drop the Agenda After Fashion What You Love Serving People Taking Chances What I Wish I Knew The Experts
139 | Talk About Sales Call Mastery with Carissa Woo
June 03, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 40.8 MBNailing the sales call is easier said than done. Luckily wedding photographer and coach Carissa Woo is here to chat all about how to set the vibe for your sales calls. We're not talking specific questions, folks. Her fun and honest approach focuses on the client and making the first call as much as an experience for them as their wedding day. You'll want to take notes on this one, so grab a pen and let's talk it out!
138 | Talk About Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurship with Heather Dominick
May 19, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 20.8 MBYou might be highly sensitive. When you first hear it, it can be a little distasteful. But we’re here to tell you that it is nothing to be ashamed about. I chat with Heather Dominik, highly sensitive entrepreneur and mentor, about what being highly sensitive is and how to can help shape and grow your business. Not all highly sensitive people are meant to take on the leadership role, but understanding how to set yourself to be the best you you can be is just as rewarding. So grab a notepad an...
137 | Talk About Grief & Entrepreneurship with Eleanor Beaton
May 12, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 47.2 MBWomen's Entrepreneurial Coach Eleanor Beaton is here to chat about how grief comes in many shapes and sizes. It can be the loss of many things, but, as we can gently remind ourselves, with loss comes opportunity, if we allow ourselves to find it. Eleanor dives into the meaning grief can give us and the doors it can open to us. So grab a tissue box and a blanket and let’s talk it out!
136 | Talk About Minimally Viable Businesses with Alexandria Taylor Cox
May 05, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 44.1 MBThe bare minimum. Sounds like it isn't enough. But according to my friend and fellow service provider, Alexandria Taylor Cox, it might be exactly what you need. Alexandria tells all on the most important things you need to do in your business in order for you to get things done without spending the time to do it. So if you're looking for a way to stop the overwhelm and self-sabotage of not doing enough, grab a pen and let's talk it out!
135 | Talk about Team Building with Ashley Ebert
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 29.6 MBThe thought of being a leader of your business and all teams involved can be overwhelming & intimidating - especially since we're often told only certain types of people can be affective leaders. Ashley Ebert & I are here to smash those myths to pieces and break down what you need to be a great leader to your team, and how to show up and motivate to keep your business running. It's time to take advantage of what growing a team can mean for your business and your entrepreneur, so grab a pen &...
134 | Talk About Rookie Mistakes with May Silvers
April 21, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 45 MBRookie mistakes. We make them. Yep. Even those of us who have been in the event business for years! But chatting with May Silvers, fellow event planner and educator, will help you avoid the rookie mistakes we made when we first started our businesses. May is passionate about keeping it simple, focusing on what you want and how to set yourself up for success. So if you are trying to figure out how to book yourself, grab a pen and let's talk it out!
133 | Talk About Content Creation with Melissa Lin
April 14, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 38.7 MBContent creation can be a chore. But Melissa Lin is her to help! Looking at the content you have and making into something better and easier is an attainable thing! So grab your coffee and a pen, and let's talk it out. Topics Covered: Content bank Email list Recycle content IG stories Types of content How to stay motivated
132 | Talk About What NOT to Do with Kelly Faetanini
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 38.7 MBWhat not to do. Simple enough, right? Wedding dress designer Kelly Faetinini is here to answer that very question. This is a very broad but important topic of how to make your personal and business lives less about your to-do lists and more about, well, you. We cover all the must nots that apply to growth and making time for yourself, and the ones you want to spend most of your time with. Listen friends, life is short. So instead of wearing all the hats in your business and wondering when you...
131 | Talk About Reigniting Your Passion With Liese Gardner
March 31, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MBIf the pandemic taught us anything, it's that nothing is meant to last. From trouble in the work force, to starting anew or having discovered a new passion, keeping your momentum going isn't always as easy. Today, I chat with Liese Gardner about how we need to cut ourselves some slack sometimes, rest and reset. We dive into the reality of pursuing something new and all the fear that comes along with it. Liese gives her fascinating insight on overcoming obstacles we may face as well as some n...
130 | Talk About Building Company Culture with Jonathan Aymin
March 24, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 48.6 MBBuilding a business and building a culture go hand in hand, right? But there's more to culture than hiring qualified individuvals and handing them an employee handbook. I chat with fellow entrepreneur and staffing expert, Jonathan Aymin about the importance of establishing a company culture that works for both your business and your employees. It's not about the perks anymore. 2022 is all about creating a culture where people feel heard and want to grow with you and your business. Topics Cov...
129 | Talk About Training Your Team to Sell with Kelly Ann Peck
March 17, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 55.4 MBThere is a point in every entrepreneur or wedding planners life where you can't do it all. If growing your team is on your agenda for 2022, then this episode is for you. I chat with Kelly Ann Peck all all about the prospects of growing your team, what to look for in a candidate and how to vet out the ones who will work with your methods and not their own. Topics Covered: Train to sell What they handle Personality plays Your vibe attracts your tribe Prospecting Revenue streams F...
128 | Talk About Maximizing Productivity with Abbi Miller
March 10, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 48 MBWhen it comes to being productive, we all know there's much more to efficiency & proficiency than just piling on the tasks and hoping for the best. I'm happy to have expert of all-things business-woman, Abbi Miller, here this week talking productivity, and how to maximize it. Abbi brings her contagiously good energy to what productivity really means in this more demanding covid market. We get into the meat and potatoes of time, the power of delegating, honing in on your intuition and balanci...
127 | Talk About Your Journaling Practice with Renee Dalo
March 03, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MBWelcome to a brand new kind of podcast episode where there are no guests, just me, teaching you. I'm so excited to bring my love of educating with our weekly episodes to make all our lives just a little bit easier. This week I'm here to ask you - do you journal? Have you thought about journaling? What are the reasons that are holding you back? In this episode, I talk about all things journaling, how I use it and why it is such an important part to life and business alike. Time to bust ou...