Talk with Renee Dalo

028 | Talk About Niche Podcasting with Kinsey Roberts

 PODCAST TITLE: Talk About Niche Podcasting with Kinsey Roberts  Starting a podcast is not always cut and dry. Today, I am chatting with Kinsey Roberts, a wedding venue educator, marketer, and certified wedding planner. Getting super meta, podcasters talking about podcasting, we talk about why podcasting is one of the best marketing strategies for your business and why niching down is the smart way to impact your business and bottom line.  If you are thinking about podcasting but want to ...

027 | Talk About Risk & Growth with Gwen Barker

What if... It's something that pops into our minds every now and again, but what if you just picked up your life and moved into the desert? That’s what our next guest Gwen Barker, co-owner of Rimrock Ranch, a desert retreat and wedding venue in Pioneertown CA, decided to do one day. In this episode, we talk about her story and how she went from a freelance producer on the shores of CA to desert-dwelling venue owner. Trust me you won’t wanna miss this one!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Discovering Rim R...

026 | Talk About Time Management with Jaine Kershner

Today is all about time management with NY wedding photographer and mom, Jaine Kershner. Jaine created her photography education Instagram series, blog and podcast ‘Tea with Jaine’ as a way to give back, sharing advice, resources and insight she’s learned over the last 10 years as a wedding photographer. Managing all of that, plus being a mom, sounds almost impossible, but in today’s episode, Jaine lays down some actionable tips on how to get your business (and your life) on track, so don’t ...

025 | Talk About Growing & Scaling with Amelia Cooper

15 year entrepreneur Amelia Cooper, the powerhouse behind Amelia C & Co Hair and Makeup, talks about how she went from curling hair for friends to becoming one of the top in Las Vegas wedding industry for her niche. In this episode, we talk about how to take the first steps in scaling your business and what you should be focusing on how to build your brand's future. So, if you’re thinking it’s time to take it up a notch but don’t know where to start, this is the episode for you!  KEY TAKEAW...

024 | Talk About Talk About Acing Your Proposals with Terrica

Putting your best foot forward before you even get on the phone with your potential client and then some, Terrica has the perfect formula that will help you book more and help you stand out in the wedding industry.  So, if you are interested in upping your proposal game this year, this is the episode for you!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Connecting With Your Clients Out of the Gate  Ideal Client vs Target Client  Don't Leave Money on the Table   What's Stopping You From Landing Client  Old Keys Do...

023 | Talk About Marketing Personalities with Brit Kolo

That’s right, using the Myers Briggs Personalities test, she can help you streamline your marketing strategy based on your quirks, habits, and then some. So if you are interested in learning about this new way to market your business, this is the episode for you!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Finding the Connection Between Marketing and Personality  Using Your Personality in your Marketing Strategy  Breaking the Stigma on Marketing Strategy  Marketing the Feels Good is Marketing that Works  Introve...

022 | Talk About Ideal Clients with Gabby Pinkerton

 Do you know who your ideal client is? This week I talk with my Gabby Pinkerton of Cause We Can Events about honing in on your ideal client avatar. Gabby was a wedding planner who fell in love with the outdoor side of weddings and now she specializes in adventure and destination weddings. After a rebranding and changing course, Gabby is passionate about helping other business owners and planners find their voice to reach the right clients for them. If you are struggling pinpointing your idea...

021 | Talk About Corporate Planning with Caryl Lyons

Caryl has been an event planner since 1992. The powerhouse behind Roar Events, she has a passion for sharing her knowledge with fellow planners, hotels and corporate companies in developing their event programs and inspiring planners to dive into the corporate world of event planning. If you are curious about corporate planning and want to broaden your event horizons, this is the episode for you!   KEY TAKEAWAYS: The WHY For a Corporate Planner Diversifying Your Business How to Get...

020 | Talk About Auditing Your Website with Megan Gillikin

This week, Renee talks with Megan Gillikin, owner & boss at A Southern Soiree, all about Auditing Your Website! When is the last time you went over your online home with a fine-tooth comb? Yeah, I thought so. Listen in to get the best tips, tricks and "oh, I never thought about that" moments from Megan!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Website Visitor Statistics  FAQ page  Branding Your Contact Form  Building Demand With Your Website  Megan’s Top Tips    RENEE TALKED ABOUT:  Calendly  Acuity Sche...

019 | Talk About Work Wives with Holly Gray

This week I talk with my long-time friend and work wife, Holly Gray. Holly is the creative muse and technicolor boss of Anything But Gray Events and has been my work wife for 6+ years. In this episode, we will talk about the importance of community over competition and how a work wife relationship works. If you are curious about what a work wife is, then this is the episode for you!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Becoming Work Wives    Working in the Same Industry    What Work Wives Do For Each othe...

018 | Talk About 2020

In today's episode, I am taking a look back at 2019 and reflecting on my successes, my failures and all I hope to achieve at the start of this upcoming century. If you are just looking for some real girl talk with me to reflect and get clear about what you want to shoot for in the new year, this is the episode for you!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Looking Back at 2019  My Weight Loss Goals  Business-wise and Podcast 

017 | Talk About Business Travel

Whether it’s attending conferences, speaking events, or spending some time on fam trip, if you want an inside look at how to travel as an entrepreneur, this is the episode for you!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Traveling as an Entrepreneur  Managing Your Time  Flying Business Class  The Best Luggage I've Ever Had   Long Haul Beauty Techniques  Quick Travel Tips For a Not-So-Angry Flight  What a Familiarity Trip is (aka a FAM trip) RENEE TALKED ABOUT:  Chase Credit Card  (get those points!)  L...

016| Talk About Taxes with Braden Drake

This week is all about taxes with lawyer and tax expert Braden Drake. Bradon works with small business creatives to help wrap their head around tax season and help their businesses get their legal shit legit.  Whether you are a new or veteran in the business, if you need a little brushing up on how to do taxes as a creativepreneur, this is the episode for you!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Calculating At Your Base  Money and Taxes  Be Your Own Tax Pro  Quarterly Taxes  Paying Yourself  Creativepre...

015 | Talk About Styled Shoots with Margaux Fraise

This week is all about style shoots with wedding planner and styled shoot expert Margaux Fraise. Owner and Creative Director of award-winning boutique wedding planning firm Harmony Creative Studio, Margaux serves this industry she loves so much as a wedding business educator and motivational speaker. Her signature talk explores safeguarding your event business from the unexpected by drawing experiences from her own battle. If you are looking to brush up on how to run your next styled shoot l...

14 | Talk About Gratitude

This week is all about gratitude. The holiday season is a big time for remembering things we are grateful for. But did you know that making gratitude a daily part of your life can actually improve your mood, your immune system, and overall your life.  If you are looking to flex your gratitude muscles in your life, this is the episode for you!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  My Gratitude Practice  The Science Behind Gratitude  Being Grateful Even on Bad Days  Journals for Practicing Gratitude  Traveli...

013 | Talk About Self-Care & Wellness with Fallon Carter

This week is all about public speaking. I chat with Fallon Carter, a political science major turned event planner. Enjoying the logistics and organization of events and travel, Fallon Carter Weddings & Events can transform your ideas into perfectly crafted celebrations. Fallon has some amazing insight for us on how wellness and self-care can not only enhance your personal life but your business life. If you’re seeking out ways to infuse some much-needed wellness into your life and business, ...

012 | Talk About Public Speaking with Alexia Vernon

If you're itching to get into public speaking to accelerate your business, this is the episode for you! 

011 | Talk About Integrity with Jason Rhee

Whether you are in the wedding industry or not, if you are looking for an inside and outside perspective on your business, this is the episode for you! KEY TAKEAWAYS:  What Does Integrity Mean to You & Your Business?  Where does Wedding Biz Integrity Fall Short  Referrals and Reputation  Following the Standards   LGBTQ Weddings  Integrity Around Pricing 

10 | Talk About Branding Photos with Courtney Paige Ray

This week is all about branding photography. I talk with award winning brand photographer Courtney Paige Ray about the importance of brand photography and how you can really communicate your brand through photos. Courtney works to support women in building their dream business, translating a vision with her clients. If you are thinking about brand photography, then this episode is for you!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  What is Branding Photography  The Special Sauce  Making Your Vision a Reality for ...

09 | Talk About Wedding Management

This week is all about wedding management. If you are in the wedding industry and are looking for the right way to show your clients how much value you have to offer them, this is the episode to listen to!        KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Second Worst Day of Coordination  What Day of Coordination Really Means  Constructing My Service Package  What is Wedding Management?  Don't be afraid to charge more  Wedding Management Course 

08 | Talk About Expanding Your Brand With Aleisha McCormick

This week is all about expanding your brand. Renee talks it out with Australian native Aleisha McCormick, creator of the Bridechilla podcast and online community. TV producer by day, learn how Aleisha expanded her brand by making mistakes, taking chances and never letting failure slow down her success. If you’re feeling burnt out and need a little tough love to motivate you, this is the episode to listen to! 

07 | Talk About Systems & Workflows with Ashley Cole Stork

06 | Talk About Industry Conferences

Renee dives into some of the wedding industries most talked about conferences this fall, providing you some pro tips on the differences between each type of conference and what to do once you’re there. If you are thinking about attending some industry conferences in the future, this is the episode for you!     KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Renee’s fall 2019 conference schedule  Educational, Workshops and Luxury conferences  How to get the most of the conferences you’re attending  How to decide which c...

05 | Talk About Client Crises with Amber Anderson

04 | Talk About Luck

This week, Renee gets real with y'all about her feelings on "luck", and why it might not be all it's cracked up to be. If you've ever thought, "oh wow, so and so is so LUCKY", this episode is for you!

03 | Talk About Side Hustles with Dannie Lynn Fountain

Have you ever had a side hustle? Or are you thinking about adding one on? This week we chat with Dannie Lynn Fountain, founder of the #sidehustlegal movement. We dive into many aspects of the side hustle: the workload, the (potential) stigma, setting boundaries, time management, and more! Also, we sidetrack into business travel, coffee dates and our mutual love for The Wing, as you do. Listen in and learn from the fabulous brain & heart of Dannie! Let's talk it out!

02 | Talk About Leveling Up with Leah Weinberg

This week, we chat with Leah Weinberg, Owner & Creative Director of Color Pop Events, all about Leveling Up. We hear this buzzword all the time, but what does it really mean? And how do you DO it? Leah walks us through her methods, and we dive deep into boundaries, failures, and lessons learned. If you feel like your biz (or life) is on the cusp of a transition, this episode is made for you! Grab your fave drink, settle in, and let's talk it out!  

01 | Talk About Beginnings and Endings

Welcome to the Talk with Renee Dalo podcast! Whether you know Renee from her previous podcast, Rock Your Wedding Biz or you’re brand new here, you will soon know one thing: Renee has sh*t to say! 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 the real real talk, straight from the mouth of biz owners who have been there! We get right down to the nitty-gritty so that you c...