Send me a Text Message If you haven't been networking in the last decade you probably have an idea of networking that is perhaps a little outdated. Visions on men in suits passing business cards and selling to each other is not how it's done. Networking used to conjure up images of a room full of sleazy salespeople I'm so glad I took the chance to check out networking for myself. In today's episode, I give you my top tips to create networking success for you and your business. FREE 3 Part Audio ...
Jul 23, 2020•6 min•Ep. 15
Send me a Text Message If you have been wondering about the SPWV who we are, what we do and who we are for this is the episode for you. Today we discuss the Society and our aims. If you want to get on the waiting list head to https://bit.ly/joinSPWV and you'll be the first to know when doors open. FREE 3 Part Audio - Access Here www.donnaeade.com Support the show Podcast Equipment Recommendations MY KIT FEA Create Simple all-in-one web, CRM, email system For graphics Canva Join the Pod Squad in ...
Jul 16, 2020•5 min•Ep. 14
Send me a Text Message Julie Brown is an accredited visibility and mindset coach, author and journalist. She helps passionate and ambitious business owners develop the strategies needed to increase their visibility, credibility, and achieve success. Julie has featured in many media outlets including Top Sante, The Guardian, Happiful magazine, Thrive Global and The Metro. Today Julie joins me to talk about the 3 steps you can take to get yourself some free PR for your business and it doesn't incl...
Jul 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 13
Send me a Text Message You may have heard this question before but now more than ever I feel it is important to remember your why. Why do you do what you do? What made you fall in love with your trade and weddings? Think back to the start and to the now. What has changed for you if anything? Today we discuss the Why. FREE 3 Part Audio - Access Here www.donnaeade.com Support the show Podcast Equipment Recommendations MY KIT FEA Create Simple all-in-one web, CRM, email system For graphics Canva Jo...
Jul 02, 2020•6 min•Ep. 12
Send me a Text Message Going the extra mile, going above and beyond whatever you call it today we are talking about customer care. Never underestimate the power of a kind word and a friendly smile. When we think professional it often conjures images of men in suits and stuffy boardrooms but that is not what professional is in the wedding industry. For us is combines all the professional business elements contracts, insurance, retainers etc. but they are delivered with a friendly approachable smi...
Jun 25, 2020•8 min•Ep. 11
Send me a Text Message COVID has been hard for everyone (well for those of us who've lost loved ones and those of us taking it seriously) and it has been especially hard for client-facing businesses retailers etc. and with that, the wedding industry which has come to a halt in a way I personally never thought I'd see. July is the month when we are usually knee-deep into the season getting ready to forget what our families look like and loving every minute of seeing new families bonded together t...
Jun 18, 2020•6 min•Ep. 10
Send me a Text Message In this week's episode, we look at ways to keep your clients coming back to you again and again. There is a saying that keeping a happy client is easier than gaining a new one and this is true. Yet in the wedding industry, we serve our clients once and more often than not that's all she wrote. We can make so much more of our client with a little effort on our part and that little effort I believe will lead to much more ease in gaining new clients as your current clients wi...
Jun 11, 2020•7 min•Ep. 9
Send me a Text Message Many wedding vendors are solo entrepreneurs and this means we wear all the hats, Admin, marketing, finance, accounting, tax returns, social media manager, on top of the trade you provide to couples for their big day. Sometimes this can get a little overwhelming! So let's talk about how outsourcing can help lighten the load and give you more freedom to stay in your zone of genius doing what you love. Outsourcing may be something you have thought of and disregarded as an exp...
Jun 04, 2020•7 min•Ep. 8
Send me a Text Message Knowing how to price yourself is one of the big stumbling blocks for many business owners not just those in the industry. In this episode, I walk you through how I break down my money and work out what to charge based on three areas, what I need, what I'm worth and what the area is in my area. With this episode, I have a fantastic calculator that will do all the hard bits for you. You just need to add up what you need and tell it how many weddings you want to service each ...
May 28, 2020•14 min•Ep. 7
Send me a Text Message Testimonials are so important to tell others about the experience from the clients perspective. One good testimonial is worth its weight in gold! In this podcast, we are going to look at how to gain better testimonials and why you should but just as much effort into collecting testimonials as you do gaining more business. While we are still fairly locked down now is a great time to reach out to your clients and ask for a testimonial. FREE 3 Part Audio - Access Here www.don...
May 21, 2020•6 min•Ep. 6
Send me a Text Message Okay, I have to admit, I am not the best at being consistent on social media. But, I am trying and I am getting better. So I want to highlight a couple of things today to help you make social media easier in your business. Today we discuss intention, consistency and planning to avoid the rabbit hole of scrolling. This episode comes with a download to help you plan and get clearer on your social media game. FREE 3 Part Audio - Access Here www.donnaeade.com Support the show ...
May 14, 2020•7 min•Ep. 5
Send me a Text Message Getting to inbox zero is a dream or perhaps a nightmare depending on which way you look at it. However, to get crystal clear in your business you need the space to think straight and I believe having a better-organised inbox can definitely help you on your way. If you have 100s of emails spilling out of your inbox I feel you! seriously it was only 2 months ago I was there with you. Let me tell you how I used to do email and how I do it now and perhaps you can do the same, ...
May 07, 2020•14 min•Ep. 4
Send me a Text Message Do you want more leads in your wedding business? Check out this weeks episode where we talk boosting your lead generation efforts. I'll go through my 5 tips to increase your leads and these are all things you can do this weekend. Even better I have a download to go with this episode that you can get for free when you sign for my weekly podcast email. FREE 3 Part Audio - Access Here www.donnaeade.com Support the show Podcast Equipment Recommendations MY KIT FEA Create Simpl...
Apr 30, 2020•9 min•Ep. 3
Send me a Text Message In today's episode, we discuss future-proofing your business so that we can ensure we can continue to provide our brides and grooms with high levels of customer care and excellent wedding services for years to come. At the Society of Professional Wedding Vendors we want our suppliers to expand their offerings now so that they might have more opportunities in the future to increase their revenue streams. FREE 3 Part Audio - Access Here www.donnaeade.com Support the show Pod...
Apr 24, 2020•8 min•Ep. 2
Send me a Text Message This is an intro into the podcast so you can find out a bit more about the Society and what this podcast will be providing. This is for UK based wedding professionals from all trades from singers to dressmaker photographers to prosecco van owners. Subscribe and stick around new episodes every Friday. Head over to www.spwv.co.uk for more information on the Society. FREE 3 Part Audio - Access Here www.donnaeade.com Support the show Podcast Equipment Recommendations MY KIT FE...
Apr 16, 2020•5 min•Ep. 1
