Are you a wedding business owner that wants to grow your business for success? You are in the right place as you tune into the UK's leading Wedding Industry podcast. If you want to take your creative passion and turn it into a successful, profitable business doing what you love, you are in the right place. In the Wedding Pros who are ready to grow Podcast wedding business consultant and speaker Becca Pountney will share her expert tips and practical advice to help you find success. In this p ...
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Welcome to the Get Visible and Book More Weddings Bootcamp with the UKs leading Wedding Industry Marketing Expert - Becca Pountney. This short series is going to help take you from feeling Invisible and Overlooked in your wedding business to being totally irresistible and able to charge your worth. From wedding business marketing to networking, finding your USP and getting to know your numbers - this is perfect for any wedding business owner who is ready to grow their business and make more ...
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The best business advice for Wedding Professionals. Interviews with business experts including speakers from the annual Wedding MBA Conference. Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Social Media, Legal, Inspiration, Motivation, Humor and Leadership. Hosted by Clint Hufft.
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The Wedding Podcast that helps Grooms to take charge of their wedding planning process. The podcast is designed with the man in mind, and unlike other wedding podcasts, we’re providing a unique male viewpoint on the biggest day of your life. Whether you want to take more of an active interest, feel like it should be 50/50 or you just want to be there to ask more questions and not just "How Much?!", then this podcast is the ultimate resource for Grooms looking to smash their wedding planning. ...
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It's summer 2024 and over the month of August I am sharing training usually reserved for my members only! Today I am sharing one of my post popular videos - a training session all about how to convert digital wedding enquiries with Alan Berg. I love his straight forward, simple attitude and I think you will too. This is one of two training sessions…
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CASH FLOW ROLLER COASTER with Matt Radicelli, Owner, MentorPods.com. Just like the ups and downs of a roller coaster, wedding pros struggle with consistent cash flow. • Navigate cash flow ups and downs • Free tools for predictable cash management • Strategies to stabilize financial fluctuations https://www.mentorpods.com/clint https://www.mentorpod…
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With almost every aspect of your wedding business now happening online, it's more important than ever to protect your business from scammers. In today's episode from the members lounge archive you will hear from Paul Newton - Wedding Magician, Speaker and author of Mental Theft. He walks you through some of the common scams, and how to ensure you s…
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Styled Shoots with Katie Cotton, Owner, CottonRougeandCompany.com. A place setting so flawless it doesn’t look real. You need the latest colors, themes, and details. With the average engagement lasting 15 months, by the day of the wedding, the look can be out-of-date. Stay ahead of your competitors with these styled shoot techniques. • Put together…
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Over the month of August I am digging into the archives of the Wedding Pro Members Lounge to bring you some great training that has previously been for members only! This week you will here a great session from wedding photographer Natalie Stevenson all about how she transformed her own business with styled photo shoots. Click here to follow Natali…
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Extravagant Celebrations with Fausto Pifferrer, Co-Owner, BlueElephantCatering.com. When it comes to creating the ultimate event, it’s all about the execution. Even the most creative ideas are nothing without the event planner’s vision and direction. • Social worthy inspiration.Clint Hufft
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Send us a Text Message. We're joined by Vicky Modlin, a seasoned wedding curator, celebrant, and MC from Chapters of Life If you've ever wondered what does a curator or MC does and how a Groom can be involved. Well Vicky shares her insights on customising ceremonies to reflect the couple’s personal story, managing the flow of the day, and ensuring …
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This August I'm letting you behind the curtains to see inside the Wedding Pro Members Lounge, my private members club for wedding business owners. Every month we have an amazing guest expert training, so I have been digging into the members lounge archives to share some of the training's with you. Today you will here from branding expert Danny Matt…
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Lead, Hire, And Expand Your Workforce with Talmar Anderson, Owner, Boss HQ. yourbosshq.com. How can the employees focus if their boss needs a crash course on leadership? What is the best way to delegate the day-to-day tasks while keeping a finger on the pulse of business strategies? • First steps to expand your team • Stop making these hiring mista…
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Today I'm chatting with author, wedding coach and marketing strategist Heidi Thompson. We talk about how the marketing landscape is changing and what couples expectation is in 2024 vs a few years ago. We also discuss her upcoming FREE Book more weddings summit and I ask her the awkward questions you don't want to. Click to get your FREE summit tick…
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Get Paid For ALL Your Time Renee Dalo, Owner, Moxie Bright Events. MoxieBrightEvents.com. As a planner, you manage more details than any other wedding specialty. All you have to sell is your expert time. Get paid for all the time you invest in each wedding. • Day-of, wedding management, partial planning, and full service • Negate competitors who ov…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Season 3! In our debut episode back, we’re thrilled to have wedding business consultant Becca Poutney on the show. Becca is the UK’S #1 Wedding Business Marketing Expert working with Wedding Suppliers to market their business via beccapountney.com. She also fronts up the Vicinity Weddings website that suggests loc…
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Wedding MBA is the largest wedding industry conference in the world! Taking place in Las Vegas every November, it's the only way to see all of the best wedding industry educators in one room. Today I'm chatting to Shannon Underwood - Vice President and conference director of Wedding MBA. She takes us behind the scenes of the event and shares why yo…
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More Profit - Less Drama with Braden Drake, Owner, Braden Drake LLC Attorney & Tax Professional. NotAVGLaw.com. Creatives don’t get into the wedding business. If you don’t do your homework, you will over-pay. Industry-specific concerns are niche and necessary. Find some money you’ve been leaving on the table. • Deduction guide for wedding pros • S …
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2024 has been the year of tracking the stats in my wedding business and using the data to make business decisions. Ever since Tayler from Enji introduced me to the concept of KPI day, it's become a regular part of my month and I want it to be part of yours too! In today's episode I am taking you behind the scenes of my own stats and sharing the num…
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Venue Marketing For Maximum Reach with Colleen Carswell, Owner of Smoky Blue Events. SmokeyBlueEvents.com. Other wedding pros have your preferred vendor list to maximize their word of mouth referrals, but who’s spreading the word about your venue? Get featured in local and national outlets and build instant trust, authority, and credibility with en…
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Today I am joined by Wedding DJ, turned 'Eventpreneur' Toby Burns. CEO of the 'Silent Disco Company' Toby now has a team of employees and an international customer base. In today's episode he shares his journey and talks about how he believes customer service and innovation have transformed his own business and life. Find out more about The Silent …
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MBA Level Operations Advice with Bethel Nathan, Owner, Ceremonies By Bethel & Elevate By Bethel. ElevateByBethel.com. Owning a wedding business can be terrifying. You risk everything when you start or expand it. Avoid these horrifying entrepreneurial fails. • Unexpected business emergencies • Successful business goal-setting • Recover from bad revi…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode not only marks the end of our Season 2! But also the culmination of Pride month, celebrating love in all its forms. We wanted to make sure that we represent ALL Grooms are covered off and something that is missed at times are gay men and LGBTQIA+ community. So in this episode, we delve into the unique and heartf…
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Today I'm chatting with Krissy Quinton, founder of Primrose cakes. After building a successful wedding cake business herself, Krissy now supports newer cake makers in the practicality of setting up a cake business. From food hygiene to FSA guidelines, we cover it all today - and whether you are a cake maker or not, there's a lot in this episode for…
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Business First Impressions with Becca Pountney, Wedding Industry Marketing Consultant. BeccaPountney.com In a fraction of a second, prospective couples form opinions about your company. This instant judgment happens when they look at your website, social media posts, email, or talk with you on the phone. How do you make a stellar first impression t…
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Today I am addressing the 10 mistakes wedding venues are making and how to fix them. Whether you work in a venue, own a venue or are working as a wedding pro, this episode is for you. I cover a wide range of topics from pricing to show rounds and everything in between. Want a training session for your venue team? Get in touch. Time Stamps: Not bein…
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Websites That Captivate And Convert with Marc McIntosh, Team Wedding Marketing. teamwedding.com. How many times have you clicked off or silently judged someone’s online storefront? Your immediate response is from a first impression you can’t erase. A stellar website increases credibility, brand awareness, organic traffic, and new leads. • Five comp…
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Guide To Book Better Clients with Margaux Fraise, Owner, Wedding Summit Series. harmonycreativestudio.com How do you distinguish the difference between solid inquiries and time wasters? Wedding planners are often told to reject the wrong clients early in the inquiry process. Are you confident you aren’t eliminating clients who will become your grea…
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In today's episode I am chatting with founder of Visualist Cherie Yang. We talk through how she founded Visualist, where she sees technology fitting in with our wedding planning couples and how automation can improve your customer service. If you want to be forward thinking in your wedding business and keeping on top of trends in technology, this e…
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Today I'm chatting with Emmy Award winning comedian turned wedding speech writer Beth Sherman. She shares her personal story of getting into comedy, her tips on how as pros and venues we can improve our guests experiences of giving a speech and her insight into how we can all bring more personality and humour into our businesses. Click to find out …
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Fake Lead Philosophy with Alan Berg. AlanBerg.com. You get lots of inquiries, but they don’t convert to sales. Are they real leads or time-wasting fakes? Also, do your responses not connect with how you reply? If your old techniques don’t work, it’s time for a refresh. Fine-tune your inquiry process into a profitable sales machine. • Spot a fake le…
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Today I'm chatting with Braden Drake, founder of Not Your Average Law Firm. He takes two typically dry subjects - finance and law and makes them a whole lot more fun. We discuss the importance of understanding legal and financial matters for wedding business owners. Braden talks about hiring practices, the necessity of comprehensive contracts, and …
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Preseason chat with Joe Rare. WeddingBookingSystem.com. What is automated marketing? The difference between marketing, advertising, and sales. What is ringless voicemail? How Joe's company tests a wedding market.Clint Hufft
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Today I am chatting with one of my founding Wedding Pro members Kevin Lines. What I love about Kevin is the way he keeps his work life varied with a mix of corporate work and wedding photography. He has a 'family first' mindset whilst also striving to bring in more income - it's a great conversation. Visit Kevins Website Follow Kevin on Instagram J…
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Preseason with Jennifer Bernal. HouseofBernal.com. How does a floral design company grow to the top of its market in only three years? How to network effectively. How to find the right market for your business.Clint Hufft
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Ever wonder how to make your wedding clients feel special? In a recent 2024 study by Wedding Dates they found that 74% of couples responded to say they felt like a number and not made to feel special by their wedding suppliers. In today's episode I am talking to founder of 'Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress' Nadine Bozeman about how we can ensure we g…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what role a Groom can play in choosing the bride's dress without stepping on a fashion landmine? Well, this week, our guides on this journey are none other than Bridal experts and YouTube Talk Show stars and hosts, Sharon and Lauren with us. The ladies host the successful Wedding Mayhem show along with running …
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Preseason chat with Elizabeth Marberry. ElizabethMarberry.com. How to turn Instagram followers into clients. Create content for your specific ideal client. Use your bio effectively. Do the call to action correctly. "Tag your fiancé!". Repost the most viewed content.Clint Hufft
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The power of word of mouth networking is something I talk about frequently and in today's episode I talk to Kevin Dennis about how he has used it to build his own wedding business. From networking meetings to wedding days, Kevin builds connections everywhere, and his business has benefited as a result. Kevin Dennis is the editor of Wedding IQ and t…
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Preseason with Shannon Tarrant. WeddingVenueMap.com. Prospects are taking longer to book. When are the Peak and Off-Peak seasons? The two-week special. Discounts or added value? Who holds the power? When is a client too difficult?Clint Hufft
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Today I'm challenging the idea that there are too many people in the wedding industry. Despite the influx of new people entering our industry, I don't want you to see this as a negative, instead I am encouraging you to embrace collaboration over competition. In this episode I am going to talk through and respond to some of the negative comments I a…
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Preseason chat with Kristin Banta. KristinBanta.com. How does she discover the right design for her clients? How did Kristin achieve her incredible success? She shares some of her marketing strategies and what scares her.Clint Hufft
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How can you ensure that you have a brand that stands out amongst your wedding business peers? Is your brand attracting the right kind of wedding couples? How important are colours when it comes to your wedding brand? Today I'm chatting with Emily Foster Creative about all things branding for your wedding business. Emily specialises in creating bran…
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Preseason chat with Renee Dalo. ReneeDalo.com. How to avoid burnout. How a business and career coach can help you. The most successful event professionals are open and curious. How Renee dealt with her performance nerves.Clint Hufft
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Today I'm chatting with former Wedding Planner and current owner of the Refine Collective Amber Anderson. She shares her own story of starting a Wedding Planning Business and shares insights and learning's from along the way. Amber also shares her story of a recent health crisis and what it's taught her about life and business. Visit Refine for Wed…
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Preseason chat with Mark Chapman. The IDoSociety.com. Online advertising. What platforms are most effective? What is the difference between advertising on Google and Meta (Facebook and Instagram)?Clint Hufft
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Today I'm chatting with social media manager and content creator Emily Rochotte! We talk all things content, and dive deep into why it's time for your wedding business to be on TikTok. We also talk about outsourcing work to others and the recent evolution of social media in the wedding industry. Grab a copy of Emily's outsourcing checklist here. We…
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Preseason episode with Sara Dunn. SaraDoesSEO.com. How to improve the SEO of your website over time with baby steps regularly. How to use keywords. How to make the images on your site discoverable by Google. Get free resources at SaraDoesSEO.com. Use the discount code "Clint" to get $20 off when you buy tickets to the Wedding MBA Conference.…
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Today I'm chatting with Bernadette Chapman. Having spent 21 years in the wedding industry and being the sole founder of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners, recently Bernadette has made some big business decisions. We dive deep into how she has stepped away from the career she loves, the state of the wedding industry in 2024 and how we can all stri…
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Pre-season with Meghan Ely. OFDconsulting.com. What is publicity? What are media producers looking for? Is social media a good publicity platform? Should you write a book?Clint Hufft
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Today I am sharing my top tips for preparing your wedding business for the future. There will likely come a time when you need to outsource your tasks or grow a team, so today I am sharing my top tips to ensure your wedding business or venue is ready to take that leap. In today's episode I mention: The Wedding Pro Business Builder course The Weddin…
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Pre-Season episode with Rob Schenk. WeddingIndustryLaw.com. How do you protect your business if the client moves the date of the event? Do you need malpractice insurance? What to do if your supplier doesn't get you what you need in time.Clint Hufft
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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 14 of the podcast - "Groom's Mental Health: Navigating Wedding Stress", we delve into an important aspect of wedding planning that often gets overlooked: mental health. Join us as we sit down with Kent Bray, a counselor, mentor, mindset, and life coach, who shares invaluable advice on how grooms and men can take c…
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Today I am welcoming back the head of strategy for Guides for Brides - Nikita Thorne. This time we are not talking about wedding directories - instead we are talking about her recent experience of planning her own wedding, and how it's changed the way she thinks about wedding business marketing. Find out more about Guides for Brides Want to meet ot…
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