These days mindset can be a struggle. Amy Lee Westervelt is a Empath Life and Business Coach and owner of Gratitude and Glamour. Listen in and we talk about some tips to pull us out of our own heads, get back on track when we're in a funk, and master our mindset!
May 05, 2020•42 min
Having trouble staying focused and motivated in your wedding planning business while you're stuck at home? It's been rough for me too. Being stuck at home, and having your routine thrown off is not easy. I've finally found a good balance of business, and family at home so I can continue to show up, so I come out of all of this on top. Here's how.
May 02, 2020•13 min
A sneak peek into my Facebook group where I answer all of the questions from my VIPs. Some things covered: 1. Can I charge for the postponements that are happening right now? 2. I'm having trouble staying motivated. 3. I am thinking of moving to a new state, but I'm worried about starting my business over again. Any tips? 4. I feel like I don't have anything to do right now. What should I be doing?
Apr 21, 2020•14 min
This is a scary time. But, what you do now matters for the future of your wedding business. I have 5 actionable steps you can take right now to set yourself and your wedding planning business up for MAJOR SUCCESS for when you are ready to book more weddings. Why wouldn't you take this time to set yourself up as the expert wedding planner?
Apr 08, 2020•26 min
As a seasoned wedding planner, I have made some costly mistakes over the years. Fortunately, they have all been great learning opportunities. If only I could go back in time and start all over again. I don't want you to make the same expensive mistakes I did, so I am breaking down exactly what I would do differently If I started over my wedding planning business today. Don't forget to book your FREE clarity coaching call with me to get my eyes on your business! http://bit.ly/livelyclaritycall...
Mar 17, 2020•24 min
Networking doesn't have to be scary! Networking isn't just showing up to a hundred person mixer on a Thursday night. There are so many ways you can network and build meaningful connections, and I'm telling you exactly how to do it.
Mar 10, 2020•22 min
Day 4: How to ask for the referral, Q+A, and I want to help you more! Turn your existing network into an unlimited referral resource. I'm talking about why referrals are sizzling hot leads, aaalllllll of the places you can get them (Hint- it's way more than you think!) And why you need more than one referral stream. I spill the tea on what happened when one of my lead planners opened her own wedding business and one of my referral streams was not as abundant as it once was!
Mar 06, 2020•33 min
Day 3: Turning styled shoots, facebook groups, and real life friends and family into referral streams.Turn your existing network into an unlimited referral resource. I'm talking about why referrals are sizzling hot leads, aaalllllll of the places you can get them (Hint- it's way more than you think!) And why you need more than one referral stream. I spill the tea on what happened when one of my lead planners opened her own wedding business and one of my referral streams was not as abundant as it...
Mar 05, 2020•38 min
Today it's all about networking events, building connections with venues and vendors. Turn your existing network into an unlimited referral resource. I'm talking about why referrals are sizzling hot leads, aaalllllll of the places you can get them (Hint- it's way more than you think!) And why you need more than one referral stream. I spill the tea on what happened when one of my lead planners opened her own wedding business and one of my referral streams was not as abundant as it once was!...
Mar 05, 2020•43 min
Turn your existing network into an unlimited referral resource. I'm talking about why referrals are sizzling hot leads, aaalllllll of the places you can get them (Hint- it's way more than you think!) And why you need more than one referral stream. I spill the tea on what happened when one of my lead planners opened her own wedding business and one of my referral streams was not as abundant as it once was!
Mar 03, 2020•26 min
Setting your prices in your wedding planning business can be stressful. Am I charging enough? Am I making a profit? Is it too much? How do you know when your price is right? In this week's podcast I'm taking you through how to set your prices so you can reach your income goals, and make a profit.
Feb 26, 2020•38 min•Ep. 13
Katelynn Camillo of Katelynn Camillo coaching and I dive deep into preparing and batching content for social media. She covers everything from why batching is beneficial to your wedding business, how to do it, what to post, and how to batch, even when you feel like you don't have time.
Feb 11, 2020•40 min
You know you rocked the wedding. The couple and their family told you how amazing you were at the wedding and how they couldn’t have done it without you. But now, you sent a follow up email asking for the review and all you hear are crickets . You get it, life gets busy. The couple goes on their honeymoon then they have to settle back into work and into the married life and they forgot about your email sitting in their inbox. You need that review. Your future couples need to see that review. Her...
Feb 06, 2020•12 min
Before you take time off, make sure you do these things! Even if it's a long holiday weekend and you want to enjoy it, or a random weekday and you need a mental break, make sure you have these things in place so you don't make any brides mad. You don't want them to think you have been ignoring them for a week, when really you just need some me time.
Feb 04, 2020•15 min•Ep. 10
Chrissie Kenaston of Copy with Chrissie is dropping all of her copy knowledge on us today. She shares what to include on your website, how to write an about me page, and how to make your website client centered so you are attracting the ideal clients you want to work with.
Jan 28, 2020•30 min
These are the top 6 tools I use to keep my wedding planning business running on autopilot. Life and business get busy, it's easy to let things slip through the cracks, but with these six tools I keep things running smoothly, even when I'm on vacation with my family or rounding the corner of a 4 wedding weekend.
Jan 21, 2020•15 min
We all deal with imposter syndrome, and honestly, it sucks. That little voice that tells you that you don't belong, or that you're faking it, or that you are a fraud, it the worst. I'm giving you a few simple tips to tell imposter syndrome to hit the road, and how I deal with it still today.
Jan 17, 2020•28 min
Bridal Shows can be overwhelming, and expensive. I am giving you a step by step game plan so you can get the most out of being a vendor at these big bridal shows and open houses, whether you are a wedding planner or any wedding business owner. I'm covering everything from booth design and marketing material to how to network with other vendors, as well as the number one thing you MUST know before you go to a show.
Jan 14, 2020•29 min
Do you want more clients? Do you want to be taken seriously by other vendors? Whether you’re new to the industry, or you’ve been around the block a few times, you have to set yourself apart in your industry. You need to be the go to expert about wedding planning in your area. Today I am giving away all of the secrets on how to position yourself as the expert wedding planner and how it helped me form meaningful connections with other vendors and gave me the clout I needed with potential brides....
Jan 08, 2020•20 min
Implement these tips into your work from home routine to feel more balanced, and actually be productive.
Jan 03, 2020•16 min
This week I'm diving into a Q+A session with the questions I get asked the most from my clients who feel stuck and they need a little help. Do you have a question for me? Email me and I'll feature it in the next Q+A episode! hello@livelywed.com
Dec 17, 2019•24 min
We know wedding days are so busy, but now you have to keep up with your Instagram stories too. I am breaking down the steps to make this process easy and how to get your potential clients to want you at their wedding day.
Dec 17, 2019•20 min
Want to know how Halima became a coach to wedding planners? This journey started over 10 years ago and includes a horror story from her own wedding. Join us as we take a walk through Halima's journey and how she knew she couldn't let her wedding day disaster happen to any other brides.
Dec 15, 2019•20 min•Ep. 1