With over 30 years in the game, Kevin Dennis is no stranger to the wedding biz. He entered the industry when he started Fantasy Sound Event Services right after high school — funny enough, his intentions were to become a legit DJ and meet girls. (No, really.) Whether he was successful is neither here nor there, but one thing that’s certain: Fantasy Sound was built to last. Today, his Livermore-based business has evolved into a renowned full-service lighting and entertainment company that serves ...
Feb 14, 2023•37 min•Ep. 113
Recognized as one of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ Wedding Experts, Chanda Daniels is the Owner & Creative Director of Chanda Daniels Planning + Design (www.chandadaniels.com) and founder of A Monique Affair (www.amoniqueaffair.com), one of the leading event planning companies in the San Francisco Bay area. A natural at designing and planning events, Chanda’s years of design experience have established her as an expert in her field. Earning a bachelor of the arts degree in hospitality manageme...
Feb 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 112
Real wedding submissions may be the way to go to get your business published online and in print! Meghan Ely of ODF Consulting is laying out the path for you to get your real work published. OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely, combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights.A long-time industry speaker and writer, she is a WeddingProeducator with The Knot +WeddingWire, as well as a regular contributor to Wedding Pla...
Jan 24, 2023•42 min•Ep. 111
The most successful planners I work with plan. Together we plan out their years, days, weeks, you name it. I want you to take some time today to listen to my free class, Plan '23 (on this episode) and plan out your year. After that, send me a DM on Instagam and tell me what your monetary goal is for 2023. Catch "How to Create A Full Time Income So You Can Quit Your 9-5" at heyhalima.com/booked
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 110
Kelly Ann Peck is a business coach and sales strategist at Sales UpRising that is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs develop actionable strategies that turn ideas into profitable 6-figure businesses. With 24 years in the events industry and as a sales expert, Kelly has sold over $23 million in revenue and has helped countless business owners transform their businesses into well-oiled, profit-generating machines. Kelly understands the challenges creative entrepreneurs face. From coaching her clie...
Jan 10, 2023•54 min•Ep. 109
CHRISTIE OSBORNE OWNS MOUNTAINSIDE MEDIA, a marketing agency that specializes in ads, analytics, and market research. She’s a proud data nerd who uses marketing data and research to develop scalable strategies for busy event pros. Simply put, Christie has a passion for turning data into dollars. This is what gets her clients off the marketing hamster wheel and on the path to sustainable marketing success. As a top event industry educator, Christie frequents the national speaker circuit and is a ...
Dec 20, 2022•55 min•Ep. 108
I am answering some questions from you guys that you have sent me on Instagram, questions from within my programs, and questions that I see a lot from new wedding planners. Join me to map out your entire 2023 year in my free class: Plan 23. heyhalima.com/plan23
Dec 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 107
Hunter Lowder is co-owner of Tortoise & The Bear, a business strategy, operations, and mindset coaching company. Coupling her past business experience as CEO of a multi-million dollar winery and event venue with mindful coaching approaches, Hunter helps service-based business owners create and prioritize a strategic plan to grow their impact and move their business forward in a sustainable way. Hunter's free customer journey audit: https://www.tortoiseandthebear.com/podcast https://www.torto...
Nov 29, 2022•27 min•Ep. 106
Jamie Van Cuyk, the owner and lead strategist of Growing Your Team, helps women small business owners become confident leaders who hire right every single time. Drawing from over 15 years of leadership experience, Jamie teaches her clients how to master the art of hiring. By learning the dynamics of each company and their specific needs, she helps them find their perfect-fit, long-lasting team members and avoid the hiring and firing cycle. On a personal side, Jamie lives in St Petersburg, FL, wi...
Nov 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 105
There is no better time than now to get your business legally set than right now. Leah Weinberg is sharing what to focus on to keep your buisiness on the right track as we move into the new year. Here's a little more about Leah and where to find her. Leah Weinberg is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. After nearly a decade in the wedding industry as the owner of Color Pop Events, a New York City-based wedding planning company, Leah is returni...
Nov 15, 2022•44 min•Ep. 104
Failure sucks. It's a concrete term that is too definate. I hate that word, and I don't think it's actual real. You can always learn a lesson and come back from any "failure" stronger and with more clarity than before. Find me on IG and DM me "stategy session" to get my thoughts on how your business can grow. I'll ask you all about your business and we'll map out a plan to get your business to create consistent income with ideal clients.
Nov 09, 2022•18 min•Ep. 103
Burnout is real, and it hits hard. It makes every task in business feel do daunting. It makes you want to give back retainer fees and take a loss when you think about that wedding that you have next month. I get it. Today we're chatting about how to come back from burnout, plus why it happens and how to prevent it from sneaking back in next time. BUNDLE ALERT! When you join the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program form 11/2-11/4, I am gifting you the Full Service Accelerator. Check it all out here: ...
Nov 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 102
What are you telling potential clients when you aren't consistent? You are telling them that you work sporadically, you are unavailable, and inconsistent. That doesn't make brides feel good when they are looking for a planner. Showing up consistently is crucial when building your wedding planning business. Join me in Gear Up For Engagement Season. A 3 day intensive that gets you in front of ideal clients, sets up your automated sales machine and shows you hot to get a "yes" before the consultati...
Oct 25, 2022•29 min•Ep. 101
For the 100th episode of the podcast, I invited 3 students from my 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program to share their stories with us. Elle Dane of Belle Leroux Studio, Mary Kate Morrissey of MK Your Dream Day, and Maddie Schmitz of Better Together Planning take us inside their businesses. You get to hear about their business before they joined the program and the HUGE transformations they have made inside. If you have been curious about joing the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program, now is the time t...
Oct 18, 2022•50 min•Ep. 100
It's hard to put yourself out there as a solo business owner, but if you had a boss telling you what to do, you know you would show up the way you should. Here's what to do when you're feeling like you know what you should be doing, you just aren't doing it. Free Coachathon link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6352177434
Oct 11, 2022•20 min•Ep. 99
In business, you have to take things one step at a time. It's good to have goals, and look toward the finish line, but don't let it hold you back from what is happening right in front of you. It only takes one couple at a time to build a fully booked wedding planning business. You are only one Instagram story away from building that know, like, and trust that your potential couples need to see before they book with you. Book your free action plan call with me so we can take a look at your goals ...
Oct 04, 2022•16 min
Don’t sit on your hands and wait until you move markets to start promoting your business. These steps will get you started long before you actually move so you can hit the ground running, and bring income into your business all without missing a beat! Get your free VIP upgrade in the 6 figure wedding planner program with 4 weeks of one on one coaching with me! Offer ends September 30th. livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/6fwp
Sep 27, 2022•20 min
Talking about money isn't always fun, but Danielle Hayden breaks down this money conversation in a way that makes tracking your money and goals, simple and fun! If you're ready to make real money in your wedding planning business, it's time to join the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program. https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=4276471
Sep 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 96
No one wants to work with a planner who gets weird when they talk about their packages and pricing. This is how you own your pricing so you can bring more couples, and money into your wedding planning business. FREE TRAINING: www.heyhalima.com/free
Sep 13, 2022•16 min
Join the 6FWP and get 4 weeks of one on one coaching! https://sso.teachable.com/secure/404714/checkout/3884536/six-figure-wedding-planner?coupon_code=997 I give you permission to do whatever you want in your business. Just make sure you are testing, and tweaking based on data!
Sep 08, 2022•22 min
Instagram, pinterest, client work, email, it can all be so overwhelming. When you batch your content you save time (and your sanity!). Follow these quick tips to finally feel caught up on creating content AND creating those timelines. Free action plan calls are back! Get my eyes on your business and let's create a plan for you to reach your goals. Book your free call here: bit.ly/livelywed
Aug 30, 2022•15 min•Ep. 93
Business overwhelm happens. Your inbox fills up and for some reason you can't seem to pull yourself to your computer to even open one email. It can feel paralyzing at times. Today I'm giving you some tips for when business just feels too overwhelming, or when you are just having a few bad weeks. Join the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program for Only $997: https://sso.teachable.com/secure/404714/checkout/3884536/six-figure-wedding-planner?coupon_code=997
Aug 24, 2022•26 min
We all know creating content is a huge way to stand out online. It can be exhausting, and confusing trying to figure out what your potential clients actually want to see. This is exactly why you should not be creating content from your own brain! I am giving away the secret sauce to putting out content that your potential clients actually want AND how to do that without it coming from your own brain. Be sure to grab my free training: JOIN THE FULL SERVICE ACCELERATOR: https://livelywedacademy.te...
Aug 16, 2022•18 min
Full Service Accelerator with Halima: https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/courses/full-service-accelerator Emily is a branding and website designer who specializes in working with wedding vendors and photographers. With 7 years of design experience and a background in event marketing, she loves everything weddings and events. She's also a recent bride which has helped her to further experience the client-side of wedding business branding and web design. Client Archetype Workbook that can help...
Aug 02, 2022•46 min•Ep. 90
Cayla Mrnik of Cayla Creations is a talented live painter for weddings and joyous occasions. Cayla has 10+ years' worth of painting experience and specializes in taking every heartwarming moment and turning it into a work of art. From capturing your live ceremony to painting breathtaking landscapes, this artist is dedicated to crafting custom pieces just for you. Today she is helping you elevate your styled shoots with a live painter. You can connect with Cayla on social media:bit.ly/caylacreati...
Jul 26, 2022•39 min•Ep. 89
Kate Storey of Book More Brides is breaking down what it actually means to have client see your value, and how to do it. All of this leads to a deeper connection with your couples, and you coming off as the expert they need on their wedding day. Find Kate on all social media platforms @bookmorebrides and join her free training: www.bookmorebrides.com/leads-workshop If you want even more help in your wedding business check out my free training: How to Create A Full Time Income So You Can Quit You...
Jul 19, 2022•43 min
The best and fastest way to get hands on wedding experience in your business it to assist other wedding planners. Angel Molinari of Angel M Design did just that to grow her business in her first year, and she is sharing all of the dos and don'ts of assisting in your first year. Find Angel here:www.angelmdesign.com IG: _angelmdesign Facebook/Pinterest/TikTok: angelmdesign If you found this episode helpful, watch my free training, How To Create A Full-Time Income So You Can Quit Your 9-5: www.heyh...
Jul 12, 2022•33 min
It's time to re-evaluate our goals, and see if we're on track for hitting them. Get some motivation from my training, "Let's Plan '22". This will be the kick in the pants you need to get back on track and finish the year strong. If you need some help reaching your goals, you need to be in the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program. Check out the details here: www.bit.ly/joinnow6f
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Blogging is great for so many reasons. Long form text/blogs on Insta are okay for the time being, but you don't own anything you put on social media. Anything could happen to Instagram and all of your content could be gone tomororw. With a blog, that is less likely to happen. Here is the breakdown of a good blog post that leads to booked couples. Action Plan Call: www.bit.ly/livelywed Free Training: www.heyhalima.com/booked
Jun 21, 2022•20 min
I'm answering all of your questions today! What's on my rehearsal cheat sheet, how I handle vendor meals, how I pay leads and assistants, and more! It's my birthday! My gift to you is 34% off the 6 Figure Wedding Wedding Planner Program. Which makes it over $500 off. Check it out here: www.bit.ly/joinnow6f Use code "34BDAY"
Jun 14, 2022•25 min
