10 years ago, Megan Gillikin left her job at Marriott hotels to take ownership of A Southern Soiree. Megan's love for hospitality runs deep - so she formed Weddings for Real educating other planners to grow their business. This episode is PERFECT timing for 2021 because we're talking all things boundaries. Plus, you'll get to hear a few embarrassing stories from both Megan and I to learn from our mistakes! Planner's Vault Community: https://www.theplannersvault.com/ Planner's Vault Instagram: ht...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Finishing 2020 feels like we're finally getting off a roller coaster from crazy town!!! As I sat down to record this episode, I realized there were so many hard things about this year. But there were also so many amazing blessings that came from it. If somebody asked me to describe 2020 - I would say it was a year I'll never forget. During this episode - I’m sharing three reasons why this year was a blessing in disguise. Not only for me, but also for our company, for our clients for our vendor p...
Dec 29, 2020•28 min
Vincent Pugliese started his photography career as a sports journalist in New York. He met incredible sports legends like Tom Brady, Muhamid Ali, and Lebron James. After being passed up for a raise and with a baby on the way, Vincent had to pivot his career towards entrepreneurship to make ends meet. So he fell into the world of wedding photography. He spent years creating a successful reputation as a wedding photographer in Evansville Indiana. In the process, he discovered his true passion: coa...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min
By definition, a “mompreneur” is simply a mom, who runs a business from home while full time taking care of her children. But I'd rather choose to be called business owner. I am a CEO that happens to have kids. I'm also a mom. But I am not a mompreneur. In this episode, we cover practical ways I've found a balance between being a mom and a business owner. Because the truth is - there is no such thing as work-life balance. There's always something in your life that will give and take. The trick i...
Dec 15, 2020•31 min
Danielle Hayden started as a creative herself working as a hairdresser. When she discovered accounting - she loved using metrics and goal setting to help the salon reach their goals. She took some time working as a CFO for midsized businesses to track finances and help them make profitable business decisions. She then thought "why not bring all these tactics to entrepreneurs who need it most?" And Kickstart Accounting was born! During this episode we talk about why you need more than a CPA, how ...
Dec 08, 2020•57 min
Growing up on the beaches of Siesta Key, Myka Meier had humble beginnings. But finding herself in England with no idea how to approach fancy events, she realized she needed to learn a thing or two about etiquette. After taking an etiquette course in London - she mastered people skills and fell in love with etiquette. She soon quit her job and became Plaza Hotel's finishing program Director with Beaumont Etiquette. She is the author of Modern Etiquette Made Easy and Business Etiquette Made Easy. ...
Dec 01, 2020•47 min
Engagement season is HERE!! But are you ready? How are you making sure couples know you're here, you're open, you're ready for business, and you're not going anywhere? The best answer? Social Media! In this episode, we cover the three most effective ways to show up on social media that impact your bottom line. These are the exact strategies I use for my brands to drive organic traffic to our pages each month (without a penny spent on paid ads!) Pssst! My secret weapon behind driving literally th...
Nov 24, 2020•39 min
Emily Dorrien Flynn is a Holistic Health Coach, Nutrition & Hormone Expert helping impactful Entrepreneurs & Corporate Leaders overcome exhaustion, brain fog & lack of motivation, through improving hormonal balance & gut health - so they can THRIVE in their Biz, bodies and lives! In this episode we talk about 3 simple ways to improve your morning routine to kickstart your day as well as 5 things you can do throughout the day to increase your energy and creativity. Emily Dorrien F...
Nov 17, 2020•49 min
Vincent Dreffs has over 30 years of experience serving in the food and beverage industry working with high-end venues like Gaylord Entertainment. After leaving a corporate position, Vincent decided to venture off and build his own business. And after an almost perfect 360 audit of his new venture? Nothing but crickets. No business coming and nowhere to turn. Or so he thought. By strategically tapping into his network (and building some new ones along the way) Vincent was able to build the severa...
Nov 10, 2020•48 min
Based in Northern California, Taylor Petrinovich is a wedding cinematographer, educator, and host of the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Podcast. Taylor's films are inspired by fine-art photography, and she revels in crafting refined and emotive films that endure the test of time. When she's not filming weddings or working to elevate and inspire the wedding film community, you can find her snuggled up on the couch with her two daughters and husband. In Episode 54: Finding a Voice to Inspire ...
Nov 03, 2020•32 min
Amalie Orrange is a brand photographer, stylist and visual marketing coach for female business owners, makers and entrepreneurs. She helps her clients stand out in a crowded marketplace by elevating their visual online presence. Amalie works together with her clients to create a personalized shoot and library of purpose filled imagery so that they can get back to serving their clients and customers and stop searching for images to post! In this episode, Amalie and I are talking about how brand p...
Oct 27, 2020•38 min
I can't believe that we've been doing this podcast thing for a FULL YEAR now! The past 51 episodes have been so incredible and I've been blessed with the most amazing guests in season 1 of the show! In today's episode I'm sharing 10 times, over the last year, that we had to take 'messy action' to get to where we are today. We made mistakes, we did things the hard way or the wrong way as we learned but guess what?? All of it got us to where we are now because we continued to put 1 foot in front o...
Oct 20, 2020•41 min
Dan Hinz, MBA, is the gentle soul and financial coach behind Adulting With Money. For seven years, Dan has taught couples how to unite–not fight–over money whether they want to crush debt faster, buy a house sooner, or just want to get on the same page. Dan’s website: https://www.adultingwithmoney.com/ Visit my shop for all my recommended goodies: https://brandeegaar.com/shop DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the li...
Oct 13, 2020•46 min
Brandee talks with Karen Pelot. Karen Pelot is the owner and CEO of PERSPECTIVES, LLC. Her specialty is partnering with clients to help them accomplish more, with less stress, and better results. Whether keynote speaking, group training, or 1-1coaching, removing the barriers to achieving individual and organizational success is what Karen does. Her passion lies in helping leaders and their teams fast-track to greater success, through recognizing derailing patterns and reactive habits, and replac...
Oct 06, 2020•53 min
Great business decisions don't always make great life decisions. In today's episode I'm sharing about the importance of aligning your personal goals with those of your business. As your business grows, so do the opportunities that will come your way. And when you don't have a clear picture of what you want your life to look like, you can say yes to things that are fabulous for your business but do not align with the vales of your personal life. ----- Please share your biggest takeaway and review...
Sep 29, 2020•36 min
Want to know a little secret?? The path to success is paved with chances to take a giant (often scared) leap forward or retreat backward. Those are your choices. Are you ready for the growth that comes from doing it scared?? Today I'm sharing 5 distinct steps in my journey to multiple 6-figure businesses. Each one of them was done in faith without knowing what the full path looked like. What are you waiting for?? Don't wait until you have it all figured out because you never will! Get in the dee...
Sep 22, 2020•39 min
Georgia DeFrancisco is the owner and CEO of I Said Yes, FL and while not new to the wedding industry, she is a new entrepreneur! website: https://isaidyesfl.com/ Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube: @isaidyesfl Local Instagram: @isaidyesflweddingpros Personal Instagram and Facebook: @georgiadefrancisco Georgia shares her journey into the wedding industry and how after helping several of our industry's top companies make it big, she and her husband Jeremy finally made the l...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The #1 request I get for podcast topics is to share more about my journey as a business owner, how I've built (3) 6-figure businesses and what I'm learning to take my companies into the 2 comma club! So today, I'm sitting down to the mic to share with you what I've learned over the last year as I took a step back from the wedding industry and into the education space. ----- Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE ! Follow me online!! Brandeegaar.com Instagram Facebook ----...
Sep 08, 2020•52 min
Since starting Styled Shoots Across America 3 years ago, Heather Benge has designed and executed over 120 shoots in 42 states and 3 countries and has worked with almost 2500 photographers. ----- Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE ! Follow me online!! Brandeegaar.com Instagram Facebook ----- #FemaleEntrepreneur #weddingproceo #weddingprocoach Hey there CEOs it’s Brandee and I have just a quick note for newer listeners. The show used to be called The She Who Dares Podca...
Sep 01, 2020•50 min
Social media can get a really bad rap. I mean Facebook is where everyone has an opinion and gets overly political, Instagram is super perfect and unrealistic and TikTok uses too many curse words! But if done well, Facebook groups can have a HUGE benefit to your bottom line! In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 steps to closing sales from Facebook groups, right in your DMs! This little change we did in our business has increased our sales by more than 20% AND shortened our sales cycle to less...
Aug 25, 2020•20 min
Nicole Nieves is a POWERHOUSE you guys! I mean that with every fiber of my being. I met Nicole when she and I were in a group coaching program together with Jenna Kutcher. Nicole drops more than a dozen golden nuggets in this episode (literally I couldn’t write fast enough to keep up so thankfully I could re-listen to the recording) but one of my very favorites is that if people wanted to buy from a brand they would buy from a big brand. They buy from small business because they relate to your s...
Aug 18, 2020•49 min
Before you speak to an upset client, it's important to think about what you want the outcome to be. Do you want the client to not be upset any longer or do you want to turn them into a RAVING FAN?? This episode outlines my 4 steps to de-escalate the situation, understand the problem and have this client telling all of their friends how amazing you and your company are!! Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE ! Follow me online!! Brandeegaar.com Instagram Facebook ----- #F...
Aug 11, 2020•27 min
Jordan Oliveira-Heller entered the event industry when he bought a catering company with only the ability to make a good ham and cheese sandwich. After the company inevitably failed, Jordan used his wedding industry knowledge and connections to move over to the venue sales side of things, first at a beach front property and then at the historic home and art museum of John and Mable Ringling. It was during this time that Jordan created a series of networking and celebratory events that eventually...
Aug 04, 2020•45 min
With more than 25 years in sales, marketing and sales management, Alan Berg has been called “The Leading International Expert on the Business of Weddings & Events”. Alan has extensive sales, sales management and marketing experience ranging from publishing two wedding magazines, to Vice President of Sales at The Knot. He’s an Education Expert for WeddingPro and consults for major industry websites in Ireland, Dubai, India, Australia, the UK, as well as countless venues, hotels, bridal shops,...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min
FREE “Time Blocking for Busy Entrepreneurs” workshop at www.brandeegaar.com/timeblocking Solo episode with Brandee Gaar on the benefits of Time Blocking for Entrepreneurs I talk to a LOT of business owners and over and over I hear how overwhelmed they are or how they just don’t know how they’re going to get it all done. And guess what?? I get it! I’ve been there! But guys, it doesn’t have to feel that way! In this episode, I’m breaking down the Top 5 reasons entrepreneurs tell me that time block...
Jul 21, 2020•21 min
I know you all love a great start up story right?? They’re some of my favorites to share on this podcast and today is such a treat! Cyndi Shifrel, co-owner of Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals is my guest and she shares it all from meeting her husband and business partner, Darrin, to her early years of being a stay at home mom and the night Darrin woke her up to tell her about his new amazing idea for an event rental company. She also fills us in on her initial response. Hahah! I love this episo...
Jul 14, 2020•55 min
Dr. Hans Boateng joins Brandee in this episode! Have you ever wondered, can money buy me happiness?? I think at one time or another we all have thought "if I could only have more money, I would be happier". And while I don't personally believe that MONEY buys happiness I DO think the UNDERSTANDING of money can make you a whole lot happier! My guest this week is Dr. Hans Boateng, The Investing Tutor , and he is one of the most well-respected investing tutors in the Country. Dr. Hans earned his Pa...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min
This week's episode is a bit different from other She Who Dares episodes as it originally aired as a 10 @ 10. In case you don't know, 10 @ 10 is my daily live video series on Facebook and Instagram. Every weekday at 10am EST I go bring you a quick business bite and a dose of encouragement to start your day! Check out the original 10 at 10 of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1OhafEZMjqI This topic was a fun one to record because it is the #1 question I get asked! "How do I get on your ve...
Jun 30, 2020•24 min
This week my guest is Dalia Cantor. Dalia is the creator and leader of CPA Solutions , an accounting firm serving service based businesses in Central Florida. She has been practicing as an accountant, business consultant and tax advisor for over 20 years! Ms. Cantor has attained the following licenses and certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in the States of New York and Florida, and, Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) In this episode, Dalia and I discuss her start up story...
Jun 23, 2020•50 min
I know what you're thinking...I can't hire someone because I don't have the money. Or I don't even know where to look. Or no one can do it as well as I do it so I need to just do it all on my own. Friend, let me tell you, this is all false! When you hire someone to help take tasks off of your plate that aren't in your zone of genius, you will see that it frees up SO much time for you to be amazing, creative and so much more efficient that your company growth will be exponential!! In this episode...
Jun 16, 2020•43 min
