In this week's episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Randi Bushell, CEO of Merri to discuss her journey in building the platform and how she is able to serve venues, vendors and couples alike! About Our Guest: Randi Bushell, co-founder and CEO of Merri , is disrupting the event planning industry by bridging the gap between envisioning an event and bringing it to life. In the frustrating process of trying to piece together a visual of her wedding, Randi came across one area where the ma...
Feb 15, 2023•47 min
In this episode of the Venue RX podcast, host Jonathan shares a personal story about his experience at a local barbershop and how it taught him lessons about hospitality and employee culture. He emphasizes the importance of setting a positive culture and not tolerating mediocrity in any aspect of life. Jonathan also discusses the impact of complaining on customer service and hospitality in the wedding venue industry. He highlights two key points for creating a successful business culture: leadin...
Feb 15, 2023•11 min
In this week's episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down Amanda Peoples owner of Walnut Hill Wedding Venue to discuss what it was like turning her childhood family home into a wedding destination, how she has changed her advertising strategy over time as they grew in business, and how she juggles family time and working full time at the venue with her husband. About Our Guest: Amanda Peoples has a background in luxury customer service from her years working at some of Raleigh's landmark busines...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this week's video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Jen Comier to discuss Weven. Weven exists to help the hardworking owners, managers, and coordinators of unique, one-of-a-kind venues uplevel their event business in ways they never thought possible. Their Venue Dashboard and Client Planning Portal is designed to preserve two of the greatest assets: time and sanity, all while elevating the client experience through unparalleled collaboration and thoughtful personalization. About Our Gue...
Feb 10, 2023•45 min
In this video, Jonathan discusses how AI and technology will change the wedding industry in 2023. If you are a new or existing wedding venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who ...
Feb 08, 2023•7 min
In this week's episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Helen Christopher owner of Brookledge Venue to discuss how she sold her home to purchase her 60 acre venue, how she and her family moved on site and are currently in the process of renovating the buildings and restoring the land, and her long term goal of being a summer camp event destination for wedding couples and their families! About Our Guest: Helen Christopher, a previous elementary school teacher, fell in love with the Bookled...
Feb 06, 2023•37 min
Check out this video, if you are looking to increase your venue sales in 2023! If you are a new or existing wedding venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues!
Feb 04, 2023•11 min
On this weeks episode our host Jonathan Aymin welcomes David Carde, the founder of WeddinClub, a company dedicated to making weddings less stressful by connecting vendors to couples simply & easily. A former film executive, David uses his organizational skills gained in the film industry and his “service” mentality to simplify the wedding planning process to ensure that the wedding is the positive, life starting event that it should be. About Our Guest: David Carde is a former entertainment ...
Feb 03, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In this weeks episode our host Jonathan Aymin, sits down with wedding venue owner Alex Garcia to discuss his unique approach to booking his venue, how he got his start in the hospitality industry after moving to the United States from Mexico, and how to use scarcity as a sales and marketing technique. About Our Guest: Alex Garia is the owner of AG Outdoor Venue in Tomball TX, a city right outside of the Houston metropolitan area. He was able to build an audience on Facebook and pre-sell wedding ...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, our host Jonathan Aymin talks about the 4 different types of goals to set for success in 2023. If you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who you w...
Jan 27, 2023•10 min
In this week's episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Venue Consultant Lindsay Lucas, to discuss how to think about financing during tough economic times with high interest rates, what things to consider as you are looking for funding, and how to stay flexible in the method but firm in your goals! Book Links-- How to Buy Bank-Owned Properties for Pennies on the Dollar: https://amzn.to/3H8nuxE The Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down: https://amzn.to/3ZX02fn Buy,...
Jan 25, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In this video, our host Jonathan Aymin breaks down the four different ways you can get your start in this industry in 2023! We'd love to hear how you got started! Send us a message on social media! If you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GU...
Jan 25, 2023•11 min
In this episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with wedding venue owner Dewayne Williams to discuss his experience purchasing and renovating a wedding venue in the midst of planning his own wedding, how he is able to market and sell during construction, and how he and his wife manage and oversee the property while living in a different state! About Our Guest: Dewayne Williams is the CEO of M.A.C. Enterprise Consulting, a full service Business Consulting firm.He has more than 17 years of Busi...
Jan 24, 2023•49 min
In this episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Myles Anderson from Event Helper to discuss all things insurance and liability and what is at stake with venue ownership and how to be protected in 2023! About Our Guest: Myles Anderson is the Venue Relations Manager at Event Helper. His role is to help educate and provide insurance services for venue partners! He does this by ensuring that the venues are well taken care of and fully understand what they need as far as insurance requirement...
Jan 18, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In this episode, our host Jonathan Aymin talks about what high levels of accountability look like and how to incorporate some of these tools in your organization. If you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being...
Jan 17, 2023•12 min
In this weeks episode of the Venue Owner Series, our host Jonathan Aymin welcomes Kristin Binford back to the show in person to discuss how she is able to deliver amazing customer service while maintaining boundaries with her team and couples, how she serves our industry as both a venue owner and venue business coach and all of the lessons she has learned in the 10 seasons her property has been serving couples! About Our Guest: Kristin Binford is a wedding venue consultant and coach teaching fro...
Jan 17, 2023•39 min
On today's episode, our host Jonathan Aymin, sits down with Danielle Hayden, CEO of Kickstart Accounting, to discuss the metrics needed for a successful venue business in 2023! About Our Guest: Danielle Hayden is host of the Entrepreneur Money Stories podcast and CEO of Kickstart Accounting . As a reformed corporate CFO, she's on a mission to help rule-breaking entrepreneurs understand their numbers so they can gain the confidence needed to create sustainable profits. As a Chief Financial Office...
Jan 16, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this video, our host Jonathan Aymin discusses how to to set yourself as far as customer service goes in 2023 and how to bring an elevated level o service to your couples and guests. If you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GUEST! If you a...
Jan 13, 2023•9 min
On this episode, our host Jonathan Aymin discusses the best practices for determining your pricing and how to understand costs. If you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know s...
Jan 12, 2023•13 min
In this week's video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with venue owner Elizabeth Lang to discuss her process and experience with buying an existing wedding venue, how venue ownership aligned with her family goals, and her experience with building a team and scheduling staff in a way that supports balance and doesn't lead to burnout. About Our Guest: Welcome to Hawthorne House, a sprawling 11 acres venue in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. The property which boasts an outdoor and indoor cere...
Jan 11, 2023•47 min
Welcome to the channel, I’m Jonathan Aymin and I love building businesses, entrepreneurship, wedding venues, and wedding and events businesses! I’m Texas born and raised, I love my family, riding my Harley and off-roading my Bronco, eating pretty much anything with buffalo sauce on it, and grilling; oh and coming up with creative ways to run businesses better over a glass of bourbon! After getting started in the wedding industry almost a decade ago doing staffing, I am so thrilled about this opp...
Jan 06, 2023•2 min
In the video, we talk about how to grow your sales at your wedding venue. If you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who you would recommend, go to our website and ...
Jan 06, 2023•11 min
In this video, Jonathan talks about the habits and activities of successful entrepreneurs! If you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who you would recommend, go to...
Jan 04, 2023•3 min
In this video, we dive into marketing for your wedding venue! Jonathan discusses paid platforms like Wedding Wire and The Knot and breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of using these marketing tools. If you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venue...
Jan 03, 2023•13 min
In this week's episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Stephanie Jordan to discuss how they were able to get occupancy permits as they transitioned their property from a residential to commercial lot, how they determine their advertising budget and which platforms work best for their area, and what things to consider when building a team to help operate the venue. About Our Guest: TownHall Texas is owned by Carey and Jana Jordan and managed by Stephanie Jordan, their daughter-in-law. As ...
Jan 02, 2023•51 min
Happy New Year!! In this video, we talk about how make your organization more successful in 2023. If you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who you would recommend...
Jan 01, 2023•10 min
In this weeks video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Shirelle Benard owner of Oak Hills wedding venue to discuss how she took over a mismanaged venue and made it her own, how she was able to rebrand and navigate negative reviews, and how her diverse property is able to host a variety of different religious groups and unique celebrations! About Our Guest: Oak Hills is owned by husband and wife team, Shirelle and Adam Benard, who purchased the venue in 2018. They quickly began assembling a ...
Dec 26, 2022•39 min
In this episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Emily Mays owner of Forever 5 Events to discuss her journey of renovating an existing wedding venue that was previously shut down, how her family established roles and boundaries around how they would each participate in working in the venue business, and the process they took to get their liquor license and start a bar program as part of their venue package. About Our Guest: With over 8 years of planning experience and hundreds of weddings...
Dec 19, 2022•46 min
In this week's episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits downs with Nikole Henry owner of Still Meadows Weddings & Events to discuss her journey to finding and purchasing their property with no previous industry experience, what it was like communicating the transition to the couples who had been booked under the previous ownership and how being the day of coordinator for the weddings has allowed her to connect with her couples better and ensure a high level of hospitality! About Our Guest: Stil...
Dec 13, 2022•46 min
In this episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Ian Ramirez owner of Madres Estates to discuss his plans for expanding their property to include new spaces for additional streams of revenue, the process he and his team uses to select vendors and build packages and why mentorship and your inner circle matter when you are building a business! About Our Guest: Ian Ramirez is an internationally trained opera singer who has sung across the globe from Portland, Oregon to Stuttgart, Germany. Fr...
Dec 06, 2022•55 min
