"What got you here, won't get you there." Marshall Goldsmith In this episode we're breaking down the 3 steps you need to take in your business to reach that next level! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of a like minded group of CEOs who are building the profitable business they've always dreamed of! For full show notes and guest links cl...
Sep 08, 2022•14 min
Today I’m talking to business strategist and long time wedding pro, Kristina Stubblefield. She’s finding ways to use all her experience to address two simple demands in the industry. 1. Engaged couples need access to who they want to hire. 2. Wedding pros need to connect with their ideal clients. Kristina’s found a platform get all these folks in the same room. Doesn’t this create a lot of competition for vendors? While you might think so, Kristina is unpacking why community over collaboration i...
Sep 06, 2022•27 min
A few weeks ago one of my CEO Mastermind members showed me a Reel she had that was blowing up! Over 12k views in an hour! Whoa! It was so exciting (especially because I've spent 8 months trying to get her to start making reels!). When she asked what was causing this one to blow up, I had to give the honest answer that "no one really knows why some reels go viral and others just die". Outside of the basic 101 elements like use great lighting, be easy to understand and provide great value, some re...
Sep 01, 2022•9 min
Businesses Changed. Lives Enhanced. CEOs Created. Community Built. THIS was the #WPCEO Summit! What started as an idea to bring business education to the middlepreneurs of the wedding industry, became a movement to build up a new generation of wedding pros who are building profitable businesses we love. And while on social media it may have looked like an idea that came to life overnight, there was SO much behind the scenes fear, heartache, and downright imposter syndrome that almost caused this...
Aug 30, 2022•51 min
The final podcast we're featuring in our 4 part series "The Podcasts You NEED in Your Library" is Weddings for Real with my friend, Megan Gillikin! Megan and I hit it off immediately when I was on her show almost 2 years ago and not only have we been on each other's podcasts multiple times, but we collaborate often to bring an even bigger impact to the wedding industry!! I love this episode so much because Megan and I talk through the 6 core competencies every successful business owner needs to ...
Aug 23, 2022•42 min
The 3rd podcast TWPCEO is featuring in our 4 part series "The Podcasts you NEED in your library" is The Legal Paige Podcast. We're BIG FANS of TLP over here at The Wedding Pro CEO. Paige is an attorney and also used to be a photographer in the wedding industry. She GETS our industry and what we need to run a legally legit business. In addition to her podcast, Paige has a huge online shop full of contracts, clauses and addendums you can use to ensure you are protected as you grow and scale your b...
Aug 16, 2022•48 min
Welcome back CEO's!!! The 2nd podcast we're featuring in our 4 part series "The Podcasts you NEED in your library" is Build That Business with Lindsay Williams. During my guest appearance I had so much fun talking with Lindsay and helping her listeners to understand how simple Reels can be and how important they are to growing your social media and ultimately your business!!! In this episode, we talk about why reels are so important, how to do them, what to say, what to focus on, and which socia...
Aug 09, 2022•44 min
The first podcast we're featuring in our 4 part series "The Podcasts you NEED to have in your library" is The VenueRx. I LOVED this episode with Jonathan about how to show up as the CEO of your business. Jonathan is a fabulous host and asks deep questions that help listeners to really understand the tangible tips they need to implement. I can't wait for you to listen to this episode and be sure to follow or subscribe to The VenueRx! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A...
Aug 02, 2022•43 min
CEOs, it is not time to tune out! Although I’m taking a short break in August, I have some great episodes lined up for you! In this episode, I will be sharing with you what’s coming up for the month of August and why it’s really important for you to stick around and keep learning, through the last month of Summer. Tune in to learn more! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you...
Jul 28, 2022•8 min
Everyone has a system. Whether you know it or not, the natural way of how you do things IS your system. Now, whether that system is efficient or organized....that's a different story. In today's episode with Rebecca Jones we're talking about how to create systems for your business that help to make you and your team more efficient, more organized and that will create the best customer experience for your clients! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take ...
Jul 26, 2022•36 min
A key component in being a healthy CEO is to be able to step away from your business and completely unplug. Yes, it's possible! In today's SHORT, I'm sharing 7 tips to help you successfully unplug from your business whether it's for a few days or a few weeks! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of a like minded group of CEOs who are buildin...
Jul 21, 2022•22 min
Have you ever had an open date on your calendar that you just can't seem to book? Or maybe you had a last minute cancellation and would love to re-book it! In today's episode, I'm talking with Melissa Wilmot, creator of WedBrilliant. WedBrilliant is a platform where couples can request bids for their wedding services and vendors can submit bids based on the specifications! Not only do I LOVE this for last minute bookings for vendors, but I also love it for business owners that are just starting ...
Jul 19, 2022•31 min
Being an entrepreneur can be incredibly lonely. Even with the most supportive friends and family cheering you on, it's hard for them to understand exactly what you go through on a daily basis of running your business. And while Facebook groups and online forums are great for connecting with other like minded entrepreneurs, there is something incredibly powerful about breaking bread and talking shop with other CEOs just like you! Today I'm talking about the power of in person community. Why it's ...
Jul 14, 2022•12 min
Let's talk about FOMO...the Fear of Missing Out. That icky feeling you get when you've missed out on something that you KNOW is going to be EPIC. That you KNOW will make a distinctive difference in your business and your life. And maybe you've already felt a good bit of FOMO because you've heard us talking about The Wedding Pro CEO Summit coming up this August and you haven't pulled the trigger on grabbing your seat. Well friend, guess what??? Today's episode is just for you!! If you've been on ...
Jul 12, 2022•30 min
Do you know that it only takes 200 thoughts for that thought to become a reality? This can work in your favor when you think positive thoughts or against you when you let yourself believe the lies. Believing you already are the CEO of your business is the first step in becoming one!! In this week’s short episode, host Brandee Gaar discusses small changes you can make in your life to shift your business into focus, as well as her experience in calling herself the correct titles and how it impacte...
Jul 07, 2022•13 min
We want to do it all, and then more, right? That’s why we are all here. We are go getters and have a drive to be the best we can, but at what cost? Being this way can actually work against your initial intention of growing a healthy business, because how can your business thrive if you aren’t? In today’s episode, Dot Rock of Dot Rock Consulting gives us practical tips on how to put yourself first and her strategies on how to create a balanced personal and professional life. ----- Join The Weddin...
Jul 05, 2022•26 min
While we don't have repeat clients in the wedding industry (at least that's not the goal!), we DO have the opportunity to create raving fans who will sing your praises to every engaged couple they ever meet! To do this, we need to make sure that we're creating a superior off boarding process that keeps us top of mind and makes it simple for our happy clients to review and refer us! In this episode I'm sharing our off boarding process AND I'm giving you the email I use to ask for reviews you can ...
Jun 30, 2022•12 min
Today we have another incredible episode with my guest, Lindsay Williams. Lindsay is the creator of the Wedding Booking Blueprint and she tells us all about how she grew her wedding stationary company from $30,000 to $300,000 in revenue in just five years!! She walks step-by-step through the process of what really helped her to build that business and how you can do it too by creating WARM LEADS. You all know I love nuggets of application each of you can take away from the Wedding Pro CEO Podcas...
Jun 28, 2022•44 min
"People would rather follow someone who's real than someone who's right." In a world where social media can make you think everyone has it all together, I'm sharing a peek into what it's been like to build this 3rd business of mine and why I'm choosing to do it MY way! Take my QUIZ by clicking here!!! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of ...
Jun 23, 2022•16 min
Are you a small business owner that is having your first or next baby? Or starting to even think about family planning but not sure how you’ll keep your business running while creating and raising a human? In this episode, Brittny Drye shares tangible tips on how to plan for and take family leave from your business AND how to manage your life as a parent and business owner (without losing your mind!). ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversa...
Jun 21, 2022•40 min
Hosting regular team retreats is essential to building the culture of your business! But where do you start?? In this episode I'm sharing my top tips for hosting a team retreat that will build community, strategy and team excellence for your brand!! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of a like minded group of CEOs who are building the prof...
Jun 16, 2022•19 min
As business owners, we often forget that our service isn't about us... it's about them . We have a solution to the problem our ideal clients have. Not only is it necessary to know what problem you solve BEFORE you create your business, it's even more necessary as you start to sell your services. Why does someone NEED your business? Why can they not live without you? How will you make their life easier, better, etc...? In today's episode of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast, I'm talking with Eddie Babb...
Jun 14, 2022•41 min
Still not ready to show your face on REELS but know you need to get on the bandwagon?? I'm dropping a quick and easy way for you to make a REEL in less than 30 seconds by simply copying mine! Don't believe me? Listen in! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of a like minded group of CEOs who are building the profitable business they've alway...
Jun 09, 2022•7 min
Before I used Interact for both of my businesses, I thought I could just sit down, pop out a few questions, write some cute answers, and be done — but it actually made me sit down and critically think about my clients’ journey in ways I didn’t imagine. Interact, I believe, is really changing the game when it comes to quizzes. Since using Interact, I’ve been able to go into consults more confident because I’m more informed about their goals and current situation. It’s helped me navigate conversat...
Jun 07, 2022•39 min
READY FOR A VACATION??? but not sure you have the financial resources to take one? Listen in on this SHORT as I spill the way Ira and I make our money work for us and how you can take your own free vacation!! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of a like minded group of CEOs who are building the profitable business they've always dreamed of...
Jun 02, 2022•9 min
I have the honor of having Maria Bayer, the $25 million sales coach and the creator of Irresistible Selling, in the studio to talk about sales! Hold on — before you get the urge to exit out because the word 'sales' was mentioned, I totally understand that sales doesn't always feel like the most fun topic to talk about. As service-based entrepreneurs, many of us can relate to this uncomfortable feeling that can crop up when it comes time to sell our services. You might even feel icky just thinkin...
May 31, 2022•42 min
We have all heard at this point that TIME is our most valuable resource. But do you believe it?? In this episode I'm quickly showing you how to price your service based packages to ensure you're valuing your time and actually making a profit! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of a like minded group of CEOs who are building the profitable ...
May 26, 2022•13 min
Today's episode is an incredibly important one because we're talking about women in wealth and finances. As young women become more financially savvy, being included more in the board rooms, and wealth is evening between men and women, there's a bigger need to offer resources that help us women navigate the world — a world where industries are still constructed around the way men think about and use money. This is the exact support Bernadette Girvin and Michelle Taylor provide with Women In Weal...
May 24, 2022•36 min
Y'all, INSTAGRAM keeps finding new ways to make us love them and this time is no exception!! Although the COLLAB feature has been around for a few months, it's just starting to find some steam and in this episode I'm going to tell you exactly how to use it and why it will change your Instagram strategy for maximum growth! ----- Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook! A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement ...
May 19, 2022•13 min
Today, I’m sitting down with Paige Griffith from The Legal Paige to answer your most pressing legal questions to ensure your business is legally legit. These questions are literally ones you all asked in our new Facebook group, and Paige is here to tackle them one by one! Some of the topics we cover are the differences between contractors and employees, what to do when a client cancels your contract, or what happens when you need to fire a client. The legal aspect of a business can often feel in...
May 17, 2022•57 min
