Weddings for Real
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 247 ratingsReal wedding vendors share their tips and tricks for surviving and thriving in this one of a kind industry. Hosted by Megan Gillikin of A Southern Soiree Wedding Planning, you'll hear guests share their secrets on marketing, the client experience, networking, community, sales, and more - and you might even hear some crazy wedding stories along the way!
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250. Podcast Roundup: WeddingMBA, Workcations, and Getting Off The Hustle Hamster Wheel
November 01, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MBHey friends! Today's episode is a short roundup of a few things I want to share with you, including my thoughts on my upcoming trip to Wedding MBA, my recent Planners Vault Workcation, tips for you on planning your own Workcation, and a quick hitting conversation with my friend Ashley Ebert of The Abundance Group on how to know if you've hired the right team member. Resources Mentioned: Ashley Ebert's Training: November 14th, 11:00 am CT - #1 Secret to Building High-Performing Teams Wed...
248. Messaging Matters: Exclusive Insights from Luxury Wedding PR Expert Natalie Denyse
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.2 MBOver the years, I've had countless conversations with wedding pros about the constant challenge of nailing down their business messaging and how they are perceived in their market. While the landscape of marketing as a whole has evolved, the core issues remain unchanged. So, what's on every wedding pro's mind? I hear questions like: Where should I invest my time or growing my business? What should I showcase on my website to attract the ideal clients and repel the wrong ones? How ...
247. 10 Strategies Busy Season Stress and Everyday Life Overwhelm (Megan Solo)
October 11, 2023 08:11 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBAre you struggling to balance too many commitments with a never ending to-do list? (Raising my hand with you) Maybe you're feeling that that stress is in an all time high. and you're paddling through the Sea of Overwhelm with a leaky boat. Well today, I've got 10 stress-reducing tips to help you through! Episodes Mentioned: 244. BTS of My Industry Educators' Retreat 236. Life For Real Series: Miscommunications, Mental Load, and Meltdown Moments, with Couples Therapist Dr. Tracy ...
246. Hot Takes on Tech and AI for Wedding Pros, with Dawn Richardson
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBIt's time for some more hot takes, this time with the Tech Savvy Creative, and all about the latest tech and AI trends in our industry. We’ll be answering questions like: Is AI all it’s cracked up to be? What apps are overrated, and what apps are overlooked? And maybe most importantly, what happens when dozens of people recommend hundreds of different apps and it all becomes overwhelming? Where do you even start?!?! Tech Savvy Creative | instagram | Free AI Toolkit for Creatives ...
245. Unraveling, with Michelle Norwood
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThe Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Michelle Norwood, New Orleans based international event planner. Michelle has been featured in Vogue, the New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, and BRIDES magazine, and she makes it look simple taking only 6 to 8 weddings a year. But as you'll hear, her journey has been anything but easy. For previous Unravelings: ...
244. BTS of My Industry Educators' Retreat #YachtForReal
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBRecently one of small-group coaching students said to me, "Megan, when I think about you and other educators, it's like you're floating by on this deluxe yacht, living the life. You're all 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,' sipping champagne and getting fed grapes. And here I am, clinging to a capsizing dinghy with a single oar, just praying a tidal wave of new to dos doesn’t come out of nowhere." Fun imagery, but spoiler alert, there is no yacht. Sure, the boat might look bigger from a d...
243. How this photographer made $9M in digital downloads
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 44.5 MBI’ve heard this question from a lot of you out there listening and engaging with us on social media, and from a lot of members of The Planner's Vault community: How can I generate money while I sleep? How can I get paid on more than just my time? Two weeks ago on episode 241, Kendra Swalls came on to share her ideas on generating affiliate income. Well today, we’re taking it a step further by diving into all things digital downloads - ways to monetize your knowledge while you dream abo...
242. Stepping into Education in the Wedding Industry, with Laylee Emadi
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 26.7 MBHave I ever told you about the required public speaking class I put off until my last semester of undergrad? I was shaky nervous, and the speech on how to make a latte? It didn't go so well. I've evolved since then, but I still get nervous every time I get on stage. Maybe you're in the same boat, or you want to know how to tiptoe into public speaking. So today, we're bringing on an expert, as we dive into public speaking and stepping into education within our industry. We'll tackle common...
241. Double Your Revenue, Not Your Work: A Guide to Affiliate Income, with Kendra Swalls
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 36.6 MBYou're in a high-stress industry, your weekends are gold, and nobody's got time for filler content or fluff. That's why today's topic is super relevant - we're diving into affiliate income. Yep, we're talking about ways to diversify your income streams without doubling your workload. By the end of this episode, you'll have a toolbox filled with ideas to not only elevate your client's experience but also add a new revenue stream. And the best part is, you can do this without sacrificing anot...
240. Legit Strategies for Marketing in the Messy Middle, with Tayler-Cusick Holman
August 23, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Messy Middle - it's one of those business owner struggles that we all go through. And over the years, with the rise of more social media platforms and more places than ever before to show up, yet no more magical hours added to our days... creating a marketing strategy in the messy middle feels like a vague and far-reaching concept that can make you want to put your head in the sand and pretend it's not necessary. But of course, it is, and I've got you covered. In today's episode, m...
239. Use This Strategy to Stand Out in a Crowded Wedding Industry: Insights with Emily Coyne
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 40.5 MBHave you ever wondered what makes a truly unforgettable experience stand out from the usual client interactions that often end up looking pretty much the same? It's not just the fancy website or the five-star venue or the fancy menu. The answer might surprise you, but it's all about intuitive service and brand standards. It's about understanding that clients aren't just looking for transactional interactions, but for a deeply personalized and memorable journey, and brands like the Ritz, t...
238. Unraveling, with Natalie Franke
August 09, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 35.2 MBThe Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Natalie Franke, cofounder of The Rising Tide Society, Chief Evangelist at Honeybook, host of the Independent Business Podcast, and author of Gutsy: Learning to Live with Bold, Brave, and Boundless Courage. For previous Unravelings: 156 157 with Adrianna McDermott 161 with Aleya Harris 177 with Sara Margulis 1...
237. The Life for Real Rollercoaster Ride with Megan and Jason
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 39 MBOver the last five years, I've spent countless episodes diving into the behind the scenes of working in the wedding industry. But in this special Life for Real series, I decided to take a meaningful detour to explore and dive deep into some of the harder to navigate aspects of life itself. And let's just say it's been quite a rollercoaster ride - from battling burnout to fostering resilience, managing personal finance, and understanding the complexities of ADHD, Life for Real has been a tran...
236. Life for Real: Miscommunications, Mental Load, and Meltdown Moments, with Couples Therapist Dr. Tracy D
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 41.2 MBToday's episode focuses on our life partners. That’s right, we went there, with psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleigh, who’s letting me ask her all the questions on how stress in a relationship can affect how you show up professionally, the mental load that we share with our partners, meltdown moments (ok MY meltdown moments), and how to have the difficult conversations so they don’t lead to blowups. Let's get uncomfortable! I Didn’t Sign Up for This: A Couples Therapist ...
235. Life for Real: ADHD and Entrepreneurship, with Dr. Amy Teumer (part 2)
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 30.1 MBIn the last episode, I spoke with Carissa Kruse, and we shared our stories of being recently diagnosed with ADHD, and how it’s affected us both personally and professionally. Today, we extend that conversation in so many fascinating ways, with Dr. Amy Teumer, who you heard from some on yesterday’s episode. We get into how ADHD can be leveraged as a superpower, what we can do if our partners (in life or in business) have ADHD, and some tricks to work with our different (but awesome) brains. ...
234. Life for Real: ADHD and Entrepreneurship, with Carissa Kruse and Dr. Amy Teumer
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 34.6 MBEarlier last year, my life changed when I was officially diagnosed with ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I always felt that my brain functioned differently than others - I would forget things easily, I would try to complete 7 different tasks at the same time, I would leave a slime trail as my mom would say, and my brain could never shut down even when it was time rest or be “off the clock”. It turns out, I'm not alone. Less than 20% of adults with ADHD are even aware they ...
233. Life for Real: Are you a Saver, Spender, Avoider, or Money Martyr?
July 18, 2023 10:40 - 57 minutes - 41.1 MBToday we're navigating a topic that can cause quite a few of us to squirm: our relationship with money. But I’ve got good news, this won’t be one of those discussions that stresses you out. Instead, you’ll laugh, learn, and leave feeling more empowered to take action based on what you learn about yourself. So are you a spender, saver, avoider, or do you find yourself playing the financial martyr? And are you different personally and professionally? Let's find out from fractional CFO Shan...
232. Life for Real Volume 1, with Hannah Abad
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBToday and for all of July, we’re going to do something a little different here. Instead of Weddings for Real, where the content is for wedding pros specifically, this series in July is about life in general. Life for Real. The things that happen, the way that we show up as entrepreneurs, all of the things that we're carrying and the mental load that comes along with it. We have some great guests lined up, including today's guest, mindset and growth strategy coach Hannah Abad, founder of Prim...
231. The Yays and Nays of Building Your Brand, with Emily Foster
June 29, 2023 01:34 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBThree of my favorite episodes - and our most popular - are the ones where we had a chance to ask engaged couples exactly what they’re looking for in vetting their wedding vendors (episodes 48, 94, and 211). Well today, we’re talking to a brand strategist who also knows what couples want - because she just went through an engagement herself. She's Emily Foster, and she's sharing the yays and nays of how you may be portraying your business and attracting your ideal clients. Emily Foster Crea...
230. Balancing Act: Thriving as a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur and Avoiding Burnout, with Katy Murray
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 33.1 MBWe are all juggling a lot of things and wearing quite few hats in our day-to-day lives. If you feel like you’re drowning in your to do list or feeling pulled with how to divide the hours you have within a way- then this episode for you. We’ll dive into what it looks like to be a multi passionate entrepreneur, why a common myth in our industry is causing stress for many entrepreneurs and we’ll chat about some highly actionable productivity tips! Our guest is Katy Murray, who has a lot goin...
229. Lynn Easton shares her secrets for ultra-luxury weddings
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 32.3 MBOur guest today is an absolute legend in the wedding industry, the one and only Lynn Easton. Her resume alone will blow you away- she’s the owner of Easton Events where she produces 8 ultra-luxury events per year, plus she co-owns several properties including Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards in Charlottesville VA and Zero George Street boutique hotel in Charleston SC. Lynn has some hot takes on what wedding pros need to do - not just to make it, but to be the best in your market while avo...
227. Tackling Content Overwhelm Using AI, with Davey Jones
May 31, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 33 MBIt's time to talk about content strategy, which I know can feel super overwhelming. You feel the pressure to create content and show up basically everywhere…. instagram, TikTok, Facebook, podcasts, blog posts, newsletters, and other places we're not even aware of. How do you do all of that? And then, what about all the AI resources like Chat GPT that can be helpful but a little scary - how do we leverage those to maximize the impact of our content? Let's find out from today's guest, Da...
226. Is it you or is it them? How to know when to fire “THAT” client
May 24, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 34.1 MBIf you’ve been in the wedding industry for really any length of time, you’ve probably had a nightmare client or two who sucked the life out of you and left you questioning whether or not you want to be in this crazy industry. I get it, I too have been there and have the t-shirt, the gray hairs, the extra wrinkles and the negative review to show for it. In our industry, we have a ton of pressure to deliver an exceptional experience for each and every client and we sometimes find ourselves wo...
225. Wedding Industry Hot Takes with Terrica (Part 2)
May 17, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBIt's Terrica. It's wedding industry hot takes part 2. No need to say more. Part 1 Terrica's $9/mo Wedding Pro Workshop --- Today's episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault. The doors are currently closed for The Planner's Vault, but join the wait list now so you can be the first to know when the doors re-open. Weddings for Real on Social Media: Instagram: @weddingsforreal Facebook: @weddingsforreal twitter: @weddingsforreal Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real...
224. Wedding Industry Hot Takes with Terrica (Part 1)
May 10, 2023 04:06 - 31 minutes - 23.2 MBIt's Terrica. It's wedding industry hot takes. No need to say more. --- Today's episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault. The doors are currently closed for The Planner's Vault, but join the wait list now so you can be the first to know when the doors re-open. Weddings for Real on Social Media: Instagram: @weddingsforreal Facebook: @weddingsforreal twitter: @weddingsforreal Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by...
223. Lessons Learned from Marriage and Entrepreneurship
May 03, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBToday we bring back Jason Gillikin, my partner of 13 years and fellow entrepreneur. Life gets pretty hectic when you're growing businesses, raising kids, and trying to stay connected to each other. So what are some speed bumps we've faced and lessons learned along the way? Episodes Mentioned: 82 and 83 with couples' therapist Christian Charette Today's episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault. The doors are currently closed for The Planner's Vault, but join the wait list now so...
222. From Clicks to Customers: Writing Copy that Converts, with Lucy Bedewi
April 26, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBHow can we guide our potential clients to take that next step? Maybe they see our instagram post or TikTok or our website, or maybe even an ad on TheKnot. And when they do, how can we take them from seeing copy we’ve put out there, and then jump to the next level? Today's guest, Lucy Bedewi, has some copy writing tips for us. My Write Hand Woman | Find Your Brand Voice Quiz This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners...
221. The Right Time to Add to Your Sales Team, with Kelly Ann Peck
April 19, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBOne of the most challenging questions I get asked in my coaching conversations is, “When do I know when it’s time to add to my team?” If you’re hiring a team member, how do you know what position do you hire for? And is it even possible to hire someone to sell for you? And even when you have all the information and you’re ready to make a move, how do you find the right person? It’s not an easy decision to make but let’s help you figure out your next steps in todays episode ...
220. 4 Steps for Having a Brand that Books, with Amanda Shuman
April 12, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 28.2 MBIf I was on stage at Wedding MBA in front of hundreds of your peers, and I chose your website to display on the big screen, how would you feel? Would you be proud? Would you feel like your website images, design, and copy fits your brand? Or would you feel at least a little dread and shame because you know it’s time for a brand refresh? Branding isn’t easy, but as you evolve as a business owner, so too does your brand. So today, we’re talking about a four step strategy for having a ...
219. 5 Truths Every Business Owner Needs to Hear
April 05, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday we're celebrating five years of the podcast (!), so it's time for a fun and reflective episode on five truthbombs every business owner needs to hear. Episodes Mentioned: 120: The 4 People You Need in Your Circle of Trust 202: Navigating Education Overwhelm for Wedding Pros This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, ther...
218. Unraveling, with Neillie Butler
March 29, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.5 MBThe Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Neillie Butler, owner and executive planner of Mariee Ami, an event production company that brings multi-day celebrations to life, no matter the destination, scale, or complexity. For previous Unravelings: 156 157 with Adrianna McDermott 161 with Aleya Harris 177 with Sara Margulis 184 with Andrea Eppollito ...
217. Leaning into Community to Grow Your Business: Megan on The Women's Social Club Podcast
March 22, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 26.2 MBThe Planner's Vault doors are open! Come join us! ---- Recently I was a guest on The Women’s Social Club Podcast, a women supporting women community and membership with 15 locations including New York City, Chicago, and Washington DC. Some of you have heard my journey before, but one thing I noticed when listening to this episode is that I have the tendency to keep myself small, and I consider this one of my biggest challenges I’ll continue to tackle day by day - but it’s those voices of ...
216. How to Showcase Your Genius Without Bragging: Copy Tips from Nadine Nethery
March 08, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBWhen analyzing your own website, you want to ask yourself: Does it pass the caveman test where the user knows in 5 seconds what you do, how it will make their life better, and how they can take the next step? Are the images attractive, interesting, and a reflection of my brand? When the prospect reads the copy, does it give them all the feels? Or is it essentially the same content that they've read from every other vendor? That copy part is a huge challenge, and today we're learning ...
215. How Wedding Pros Can Get More Reviews, with Desiree Dent
March 01, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBOn episode 211, we interviewed couples to find out what they REALLY are looking for in the vendor vetting process. And one common theme we heard is that couples are looking for reviews - in The Knot, on Google, on Wedding Wire, in social media, everywhere. So reviews need to be a major initiative for all wedding pros. But how do we get our clients to write reviews? Let's find out from our guest today - Desiree Dent, wedding planner at Dejanae Events in Chicago. -------- Episodes ...
214. 4 Relationship-Sabotaging Strategies to Avoid as A Wedding Pro (Megan Gillikin Solo)
February 22, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.61 MBI say this with love... -------- Episodes Referenced: 168: How to get on a wedding venue's preferred list, with Shannon Tarrant 175: 9 tips for being a better wedding pro during busy season (Megan Gillikin solo) This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and culti...
213. BTS Planning the Engage Summit, with Tara Fay
February 15, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 22.6 MBToday we’re talking about Engage, the luxury wedding business summit that happens twice a year in breathtaking locations around the globe. I’ve been a couple times, and they are definitely an experience like no other. The swag and gifting experience by itself are stellar and the over-the-top wow factor of each meal, each breakout, and each painstaking design detail are unmatched. I’ve always wondered how it all comes together. How do you put on event that wows people who put on ult...
212. 4 Sales Mistakes Wedding Pros Make, with Sam Jacobson
February 08, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 28.3 MBWhat happens when couples inquire (we get the inquiries!), but we’re not booking as many weddings as we want? Or what if couples are only wanting to book our smallest packages? Today we're talking to Ideaction Consulting's Sam Jacobson, who gives us 4 reasons our inquiries are NOT converting into clients. Free Workshop with Megan and Sam: Why Couples Don’t Book Full Planning (And what to do about it!) Episodes Referenced: 133: Selling Styles for Wedding Pros, with Ideaction’s...
211. Live Interviews: Inside the (Buying) Mind of Engaged Couples
February 01, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBA couple weeks ago, we went to The Merrimon Wynne Winter Wedding Showcase. The Merrimon Wynne is a historic home in downtown Raleigh that’s been converted into a gorgeous wedding venue. Inside the house and in the carriage house outside, engaged couples were walking around looking for the right wedding vendors for their big day. And if they looked like they might be willing to answer some questions about their wedding vendor search, we asked them to come on the show. We asked them questions...
210. Money While You Sleep (even in the events industry), with Kawania Wooten
January 25, 2023 16:24 - 43 minutes - 29 MBAs much as we all love the events industry, one major challenge is that we’re service based. We need to physically be doing something to make money. Planning the wedding, DJ’ing the bat mitzvah, taking the headshots. And when every event is over, we need to keep moving on to the next one. In the service industry, there’s no real way to make money while you sleep. Or is there? Today's guest is Kawania Wooten, owner of Howerton + Wooten Events and founder of The Enlightened Creative. ...
209. TikTok Ads - An Intimidating but Untapped Market for Wedding Pros, with Mark Chapman
January 18, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 22.9 MBTikTok is a platform I have not invested my time in outside creating my profile because it’s yet another app that I feel like I have to check, and to be honest, TikTok just feels like one more thing I have to do. But I keep hearing about how great it is - from other educators that I love and respect, from wedding pros, and from my hair person… obviously - and not just for funny videos or going down weird rabbit holes. There are recipes, packing hacks, how to videos galore, and so much ...
208. Unraveling, with Brian Green
January 11, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThe Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Brian Green, Chief Event Architect and Creative Visionary of By BrianGreen LLC based in Atlanta. For previous Unravelings: 156 157 with Adrianna McDermott 161 with Aleya Harris 177 with Sara Margulis 184 with Andrea Eppollito 188 with Ashlyn Carter 191 with Kristen Mullins aka "The Pie Lady" 193 with R...
207. Stepping into CEO Mode in 2023, with Tara Melvin
January 09, 2023 02:31 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBMany of you are running your own business, and that’s something you should be extremely proud of. It takes a lot of guts to step out on your own and take your vision for a company and turn it into your reality. It doesn’t matter whether you’re side hustling for extra spending money or you have dozens of employees - you’ve taken the risk and I applaud you for it. But when you’re leading your company, how would you define your role? Are you doing the work, or are you the visionary who...
206. 2022 Wins, Failures, and Goal-Setting: Megan and Jason's End-of-Year Reflection
December 28, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBMegan and Jason Gillikin talk about their wins for 2022, their failures, word-of-the-year, and goals for 2023. Tune in and reflect along. Share your 2022 reflections on social media @weddingsforreal. This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful e...
202. Navigating Education Overwhelm for Wedding Pros
December 07, 2022 03:11 - 19 minutes - 18 MBI've heard you loud and clear - you're overwhelmed by all the wedding pro educators out there, and you're not sure who to listen to and what to do. What could be valuable learnings wind up leaving you frustrated and paralyzed. So what can you do about it? Join me today for five tips on how to identify who to listen to and what content you should be consuming to help you take your business to the next level. Join Brandee Gaar and me to discuss this topic, Monday December 5th at 3:30EST on...
201. The Secret Language of Brand Archetypes to Attract Your Ideal Clients, with Kaye Putnam
December 07, 2022 03:07 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBLet me ask you a couple tough questions - What is your innate brand advantage over your competition? Are you unique, or are you swimming in a sea of sameness? If you’re just starting your business, you might not really know what your brand is or where to even begin. If you’ve been at it for a while, you might be so head down in the day-to-day that you don’t pause often enough to reevaluate what your brand actually is, and how that brand is being used to attract (or potentially even repel) ...
200. Wedding MBA Recap + Craziest Wedding Stories on Episode 200!
November 16, 2022 05:03 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBLast week, we were at Wedding MBA in Las Vegas, and it was memorable to say the least - and at some points it felt like an out-of-body experience. I had two presentations this time, with one of them on the main stage which was juuuusstt a bit intimidating. Today we talk about the journey from rejection to the main stage, the experiences of Wedding MBA 2022, and then we get to hear from you. That's right, we interviewed 10 planners at the Convention Center and from our Tacos & Tequila Pa...
199. Fear, Fundraising, and Finding a Niche: The Merri Story, with CEO Randi Bushell
November 02, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBStarting a small business is not for the faint of heart. There’s fear that you’re not the right person to lead a company. There’s uncertainty that you’ll ever be able to make as much money as you did in your corporate job. There’s doubt that anyone will book you or that you can sustain the mental health hurdles running a small business requires. If you’re with me as a small business owner, congratulations on getting this far, and we see what you’re going through! Today, we hear from Merri C...
198. Unpopular wedding industry opinions, with Shean Strong
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBWe all have some opinions about the wedding industry that might be considered unpopular. But as I say in the intro, this podcast is a safe space to dish about the real of our industry. And someone who’s not afraid to give his opinion is amazingly talented and hilarious Atlanta based florist Shean Strong. If you’re not driving, follow Shean on instagram and check out his highlights called Opinions, Lil Kim, and Rat Saga - highly recommended. This episode is brought to you by The Plan...
197. Unraveling, with Sandra Cassios
October 19, 2022 04:01 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBThe Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Sandra Cassios, owner and lead planner at Sandra Bettina Weddings and Events, and owner of XO and Mane Gift Shop. For previous Unravelings: 156 157 with Adrianna McDermott 161 with Aleya Harris 177 with Sara Margulis 184 with Andrea Eppollito 188 with Ashlyn Carter 191 with Kristen Mullins aka "The Pie L...
196. Stop settling for less and get to the life you want, with Tony Chatman
October 12, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBEver since I got into podcasts (and believe it or not, it actually took me a while), I’ve been focused on growth: getting to the life that I want and not settling for less. If you’re listening to this podcast, I’m thinking that’s your mindset too. And that could mean so many things. A bigger house. Freedom from the 9 to 5. Working more. Working less. Spending more time with your family. Taking more vacations. Raising your rates. You know you and what you want. And if you don’t know, it's ti...