Today I'm chatting with Wedding Planning Coach Megan Gilliken about how to set healthy wedding client boundaries. A self proclaimed 'people pleaser' Megan has had her fair share of unhealthy working relationships, and now wants to share her story of how she made changes in her own wedding planning business. We explore strategies for boundary-setting in your wedding business and stress the importance of maintaining professionalism, even when dealing with difficult clients or negative reviews. Lin...
Jan 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 94
Today I'm chatting with Catherine Ramm, owner of Dorset Dried Flowers, as she discusses her personal experiences as a second-time bride. We delve into the importance of inclusivity and empathy within the industry, particularly for second-time brides and older couples. Catherine shares anecdotes from her own wedding, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges she faced, and we discuss how these experiences can inform and help wedding pros offer a better solution. Find out more about Cath...
Jan 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 93
Today I'm chatting with one of my wedding pro members - Sam Gavins. Sam has been a wedding photographer for the last ten years, and today we dive deep into her story. We discuss Sam's journey from nursing to photography, her initial struggles with the business aspect of the industry, and how the Wedding Pro Members Club helped her overcome these challenges. Sam also shares her experiences in getting on recommended supplier lists and building relationships with wedding event coordinators. Listen ...
Dec 21, 2023•24 min•Ep. 92
Today I'm chatting with Jenae Cartwright of Cake and Crumble about navigating your wedding business niche. When Jenae's daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease she started on a mission to find delicious treats that were safe for her to eat. In 2016 she launched a gluten free only bakery 'Cake and Crumble'. In this episode we talk about how to own your niche and hear how Jenae has done exactly that. The Cost of Being an Entrepreneur (00:00:00) Discussion on the hidden costs of being an e...
Dec 14, 2023•37 min•Ep. 91
It's the question I get asked the most - 'Should I have pricing on my wedding business website?' Today I am going to be tackling that question head on as I share my thoughts on the subject, ideas for displaying pricing and where you should be putting your pricing! Want help planning your own pricing strategy? Get in touch about working together 1-1: [email protected] Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ah...
Dec 07, 2023•30 min•Ep. 90
Today I'm chatting with Bridal Hair and Makeup artist Holly Carter of Carter Hair and Makeup . Today we talk about her business journey, how she instils confidence into her clients and the importance of outsourcing in your wedding business. Find Holly on Instagram Time stamps: The journey into special effects makeup (00:01:57) Holly shares how she became interested in special effects makeup and her fascination with creating cuts and bruises. Training in special effects makeup (00:03:24) &n...
Nov 30, 2023•35 min•Ep. 89
In today's episode I am chatting with branding and web designer Katie Lake of Studio Lago design . We talk about how to know when your wedding business needs a rebrand and the importance of having a website that reflects your work and speaks directly to your ideal customer. Ask yourself during this episode - is it time for a wedding business rebrand? Follow Studio Lago on Instagram. The importance of reassessing your business (00:00:00) Katie discusses the need to reassess your business an...
Nov 23, 2023•33 min•Ep. 88
This year I flew out to Vegas for Wedding MBA 2023 and it was a blast! I caught up with my American educator friends, investigated new technology for all of you and met many new friends along the way. With 5800 delegates and SO much great education to choose from, Wedding MBA is one of the biggest wedding industry conferences in the world. During this years event I caught up with the speakers, exhibitors and attendees to find out what they had been learning so I could share it with all of you! N...
Nov 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 87
Do you ever look at the wedding pros who are at the top of their game and wonder how they got there? Wedding photographer Stuart Wood is well known for his fine art, high end fashion style wedding photography. Working at venues such as the Four Seasons and The Savoy and travelling the world shooting weddings - his career is thriving. In today's episode I ask the questions about HOW he got to this point, to debunk the 'overnight success' theory and to show you what's possible. Find out more about...
Nov 09, 2023•43 min•Ep. 86
It's that funny time of year, enquiries are down, wedding season has slowed and the whole world is thinking about Christmas. With 2 whole months until the end of the year, now is the time to get on top of the admin, build new business connections and get all the jobs done that you never have time for. In this episode I am sharing 8 things you can do this winter to make a positive impact on your wedding business. Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so t...
Nov 02, 2023•17 min•Ep. 85
Do you struggle with being visible in your business? Whenever I speak on visibility - people always say they don't feel confident to put themselves forward and I want to help you change that feeling. Today I'm chatting to makeup artist and confidence coach Camilla J Collins about overcoming self sabotage in your wedding business. We discuss everything from putting your face on social media to stopping comparisonitus. Want to find out more about Camilla? Watch her overcoming self sabotage masterc...
Oct 26, 2023•44 min•Ep. 84
Last week we ran our annual wedding business retreat. It was an amazing week, and importantly there were lots of learnings that I wanted to share with you. This weeks episode covers a wide variety of topics from customer service to listening to your business instincts. Join me as I share with you all of the lessons learnt from this years wedding business retreat. Want to be part of an amazing wedding business community to support your business as it grows? Take a look at my Wedding Pro Members L...
Oct 19, 2023•21 min•Ep. 83
Today I'm chatting with Maegan Culkin about all things Tik Tok! Why should you be paying attention to it and should your wedding be on TikTok in the first place? We talk about what couples are looking for and how you can master the platform without ever having to dance. Here's a link to all the resources mentioned in the episode Get more training from Meagan Find out more about the Wedding Pro Members Lounge. Time stamps: The Power of TikTok [00:00:00] Meagan discusses the benefits of usin...
Oct 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 82
Today I chat to Enji founder Tayler Cusick Hollman about how to implement authentic marketing in your wedding business. We talk all things marketing and discuss how the big brands like Barbie and Prime Energy Drinks are using marketing in their business. What is authentic marketing? How can you improve your marketing and how can you make marketing your wedding business less overwhelming? Try out Enji with my special affiliate link Find Enji on Instagram The Power of Experience [00:00:00] T...
Oct 05, 2023•52 min•Ep. 81
Today I'm talking all about why word of mouth marketing is THE most cost effective and successful way to promote your business. I'm sharing why it matters, what you should be paying attention to and 5 actionable tips that you can implement into your wedding business today. Word of Mouth marketing is the number 1 way to sell more weddings - so don't neglect it! Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge Come to the Wedding Pro Party (Wed 4th October) Join me at Balmer Lawn (Wed 18th October) Time stamps...
Sep 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 80
For a long time we have been serving Millennial couples, but now we are starting to see more and more couples from Gen Z! What do Gen Z couples expect from their wedding planning and how can we serve them better? In this episode I speak to Randi Bushell, founder of Merri about what Gen Z want, how technology can help and how you can be reaching Gen Z couples with your wedding business. Click to find out more about Merri. Find Merri on Instagram Time Stamps: Gen Z Communication Preferences [00:00...
Sep 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 79
In today's episode we dive into a topic that is increasingly coming up in conversations I have with clients - ADHD. How do you navigate running a business with ADHD? How can you better serve your neuro diverse couples? In this episode I dive deep with Nicole Winer as she shares her own experiences of running a business whilst identifying as neuro diverse. It's time to start unmasking ADHD in your wedding business. Listen to Nicole's Podcast Find out more about Nicole Find out more about ADHD Wan...
Sep 14, 2023•40 min•Ep. 78
Today I'm chatting with DJ Mike Readings, I LOVE sharing my wedding pro members lounge stories, they are always fascinating - and Mikes is no different! From working on a Disney Cruise to owning two successful entertainment companies, Mike has a huge amount of knowledge to share. Listen to his journey as he shares his experience of growing a successful wedding DJ Business. Find out more about the Wedding Pro Members Lounge: https://go.beccapountney.com/wedpro Find out more about Mike: https://ww...
Sep 07, 2023•41 min•Ep. 77
Fed up of getting ghosted? This episode is here to help. I'm joined by wedding industry legend Alan Berg who is going to be sharing SO much great information about how to respond to directory enquiries and not get ghosted. It's time to stop the ghosting in your wedding business, because it's not a no until it's a no. Find out more about Alan Get £50 off tickets to Alans event in London Buy Alans books. - Use coupon code 'podcast' for free shipping Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so t...
Aug 31, 2023•47 min•Ep. 76
Do you need to get organised in your wedding business? In today's episode I'm joined by Carin Hunt as she shares how to manage your time and create a winning week. From how to plan ahead, to creating focus days, this episode is guaranteed to help you be more organised and free you up for the things and people you love. Grab a copy of the Weekly Focus Template Find out about Carin's planner Find out more about Celebration Pros. Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ide...
Aug 24, 2023•43 min•Ep. 75
Do you feel like you have a never ending to do list? Are you struggling to get everything done? In today's episode I'm asking whether you need a freelancer in your wedding business? In this episode I'm discussing how you know when you need a freelancer, how to find one and how to get the most out of them. If you are considering taking this route then this episode is for you. Need help finding a freelancer? Speak to us at the Wedding Pro Agency. Need help growing your wedding business? Check out ...
Aug 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 74
Does SEO give you a headache? You want to rise to the top of Google but it just feels like an impossible challenge. In today's episode the fabulous Sara Dunn of Sara Does SEO is breaking it down for you. Her mission - to allow all wedding businesses to understand SEO, without the jargon. In this episode Sara breaks down mastering SEO for your wedding business. Find out more about Wedding SEO Bootcamp Find out about working with Sara Discover Uber suggest The Q&A Blog Exchange [00:00:00] &nbs...
Aug 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 73
Today I'm chatting with wedding photographer Georgia Mcgilley. Georgia is always looking to create new revenue streams into her wedding business and in today's episode I get her to break down her business journey and what that looks like in practice. We discuss all of her different ideas and why they have worked for her. There are multiple ways your business can bring in revenue - so why not get creative! Visit Georgia's website Find Georgia on Instagram Find out more about the next Styled Shoot...
Aug 03, 2023•39 min•Ep. 72
Today I'm chatting with Carolyn Kulb, the founder of The Bloom Poet, a boutique wedding floral and event design studio in Seattle. We dive into Carolyn's journey in the wedding industry, starting as a flower farmer and transitioning into the wedding floral business. We talk about the challenges she faced in the early years and the changes she made to make her business more profitable. Carolyn shares her gentle sales system and how she follows up with potential clients, providing valuable informa...
Jul 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 71
Today I am chatting with Kerry Curl - former hair and makeup artist turned business coach. We talk openly about Kerry's wedding business success journey and how her business has evolved. We talk about overcoming adversity and scaling your wedding business for success. If you want an inspiring wedding business story - this is it! Visit Kerry's website Find Kerry on Instagram Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go a...
Jul 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 70
This week I am discussing Meta's brand new social media platform 'Threads'. One week into the platform I am going to share my thoughts on how it's working for the Wedding Industry right now. Asking whether you should be on there in the middle of a busy wedding season? Plus looking at how it could fit into your marketing strategy? I am no expert (how could anyone be one week in) but I want to share my initial thoughts for any wedding business owners who feel lost in the world of Threads! Find me ...
Jul 13, 2023•37 min•Ep. 69
Today I'm sharing my experiences from speaking at the IADWP World Romance Travel Conference in the Dominican Republic. I will be talking about what happened and the learnings I collected along the way which will help you grow your own Wedding Business. From saying yes to having QR codes at the ready, we cover a lot of ground in today's episode. Curious about the members lounge? https://go.beccapountney.com/wedpro Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network an...
Jul 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 68
Today I am chatting with one of my Wedding Pro Members - Jack Brierley from JB performers. Jack shares his business journey and his experience of utilizing TikTok to expand his business beyond London and reach a global audience. By offering custom recordings, he has found success on the platform, surpassing live wedding performances. Jack's journey teaches us the importance of finding ways to improve, and embracing new opportunities. Find out more about Jack: Website Instagram TikTok Find out mo...
Jun 29, 2023•32 min•Ep. 67
Today is a special joint episode across my main podcast 'Wedding Pro's who are Ready to Grow' and my brand new bootcamp. Not been through the bootcamp yet? Join for FREE right here: https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcamp Today I'm chatting with my client Clare Warren from Clare Warren Calligraphy about how she has gone from feel overwhelmed and out of love with her wedding business to finding the joy again. Clare has recently graduated from my 'Wedding Business Builder' Programme so she talks in ...
Jun 22, 2023•37 min•Ep. 66
Today I'm chatting with the co- owner of The Granary at Fawsley - Donna Newman. We talk about how she ended up owning a wedding venue, the highs and the lows along the way and how she builds relationships with wedding pros that she recommends. We also talk about her experience of the Wedding Business Retreat that she attended last year and why she thinks you should book to join us in 2023. Want to join this years Wedding Business Retreat? Book your room now: https://go.beccapountney.com/retreat2...
Jun 15, 2023•31 min•Ep. 65
