Just Another Biz Podcast: Unfiltered Business Tips for Wedding Pros and Creatives

We're wrapping up 2025 with a big, honest business convo and we feel like this is a perfect episode for all our jabbers to end the year! In our final episode of the year, we’re sitting down with Loni Peterson of LP Creative Events to talk about multiple revenue streams and why it's good for business. She talks about what actually works, what sounds good on Instagram but flops in real life, and why...

Hey Jabbers! This week Gabby and Kari are chatting about slow seasons in our business. Look, slow season gets a bad rap, but it’s actually one of the most valuable chapters in your wedding planning business every year. In this episode, we unpack the mindset shifts that help you move from panic to intentionality when inquiries slow down. Instead of assuming something is “wrong,” we talk through the...

Hey Jabbers! We're back with another hot topics episode! From brunch weddings to steaming linens (lots of opinions on this one) and side gigs for the slow seasons.  We're diving into some topics that have been on our minds:  Brunch weddings, why we think they are the best and why we are petitioning to bring them back! The glamorously unglamorous truth about steaming linens and if planners actually...

This week, we’re joined by Jen Campbell, the founder and creative director of Green Wedding Shoes, one of the most iconic and influential wedding blogs in the industry. Jen has been inspiring couples and creatives for over a decade, and in this episode, we’re diving into how she’s evolved with the ever-changing landscape of weddings, blogging, and business and she shares how she landed on the name...

Hey Jabbers! We're back with a quick 15 minute episode all about tagging vendors, sharing credit, and hitting “collab” on Instagram. It’s the modern-day etiquette minefield of the wedding industry and we have to get it right for our fellow vendor friends. We all want to support each other, so let's chat about it.  This week, we’re diving into the unwritten rules of Instagram when it comes to givin...

Let’s talk traditions, the ones we love, the ones we question, and the ones we might be ready to retire. In today’s episode, we’re diving into all those classic wedding traditions: from thank-you cards and gift etiquette to cutting the cake and tossing the garter or bouquet. We’re unpacking which traditions still make sense today and which ones might just be running on autopilot. We're chatting: ...

If you’re still thinking of Pinterest as just a mood board platform, think again. This week we’re joined by Dana from Dana’s Desk , a Pinterest strategist who knows how to turn pins into powerful business results. We’re diving into: Why Pinterest is one of the most overlooked tools for wedding pros and creatives How to actually get your content in front of the right people (without spending hours...

Hey Jabbers!  We're back with a fun one today on how we can create the best wedding day vendor team! We all know a wedding day runs on more than timelines (lots of coffee) and to-do lists, it runs on teamwork, communication and collaboration. The right vendor team can make or break the client experience and truthfully, the experience of each vendor, and as wedding pros, building those strong partn...

We're back Jabbers for a special bonus episode and this week it's all about Taylor Swift getting engaged to Travis Kelce. Yes, we may not be swifties but this needs to be covered! Taylor Swift is officially engaged to Travis Kelce (you heard it here first of course) and whether or not you’re a diehard fan, this moment is going to ripple through the wedding industry. We’ve seen it before: a single...

Running a business without solid systems is like trying to juggle with one hand tied behind your back, chaos guaranteed. In this episode, we sit down with Sonia Smith of Sonia Smith Creative , a wedding VA and Honeybook Pro,  to talk about all things workflows, client experience, and how the right tools (like HoneyBook) can save your sanity. We dive into: Why automated systems are the backbone of...

Hey Jabbers! In today's minisode, we’re spilling the tea on a side of the wedding industry no one talks about, burnout and how it might be driving wedding planners to rethink their career path. We’re diving into what happens when planners and vendors get pushed past their limits, why boundaries are extremely important, and the difference between delivering an incredible client experience and being...

In today's episode, we're diving into the future of business and spoiler alert, it's already here. We’re joined by Brittany Long of Impact Driven AI , who’s breaking down exactly why you need to start using AI now… or risk getting left behind. Brittany shares: How to leverage AI to reclaim your time and how you can have new hobbies, yes it's true Why AI isn’t a threat, it’s a tool for freedom and...

We’re halfway through the year, so it’s time for a real talk reset. In this episode, Gabby and Kari sit down for a midyear check-in to reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and what we’re manifesting moving forward.  We’re sharing: The wins we’re celebrating (even the small ones!) The lessons and lows we didn’t see coming Big shifts in our business and the boundaries we’re setting What we’re lett...

On this week's episode we are chatting with Sara Dunn from Sara Does SEO. If the word “SEO” makes your eyes glaze over, this episode is for you. Sara is a pro at making search engine optimization actually make sense, especially for our fellow wedding pros! Sara breaks down: What SEO really means (in plain English) and what people are doing wrong all the time but simple fixes they can make today Th...

On today's episode we're chatting with the ever amazing Kayla Madden of Madden Made Events! If you’ve ever wondered how to turn clients into true fans and rack up those rave reviews, this one’s for you.  Kayla shares her behind-the-scenes secrets on building amazing relationships with clients, delivering WOW-worthy experiences, and turning every event into a an incredible experience and get those...

Jabbers, if you're ready to grow your team, you don't want to skip this episode! Today's episode features the incredible Ashley Ebert from The Abundance Group , who’s sharing her journey from feeling overwhelmed and burnt out to transforming her wedding planning business into a million-dollar success story and is now an incredible business coach with the Abundance Group. If you've ever wondered ho...

On today's episode of Just Another Biz Podcast Gabby and Kari are diving into wedding regrets shared by real people on Reddit and dishing out some wedding no-no's. From the little things that make a big impact to the major slip-ups you definitely want to avoid, we've got you covered!  Whether you're planning your big day or just love a good wedding story, this episode is packed with laughs, lesson...

Today in this mini episode, Gabby is sharing with Kari and all our jabbers about her time in Minneapolis, MN at The Abundance Group Retreat and a quick side chat about the Mall of America! From her insights and learnings about SEO, Chat GPT, great storytelling and finding the best direction of her business and how you can too, she is sharing it all. This is a short and sweet episode to get you exc...

Hey Jabbers! Are you often sitting at your desk thinking, my website sucks! I wish my copy attracted better clients! Then listen up!   If you're ready to unlock the secrets of compelling copy, then dive into this episode where we chat with the brilliant Sara Noel from Between the Lines Copywriting ! Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with actionable tips, creative insights, and some hon...

Hey Jabbers! We're back with Part 2 of our sizzling wedding hot takes! This week we're diving into the big questions: Should little ones be on the guest list? Who deserves to be the highest paid vendor at a wedding?  And the age-old debate—First Look or wait for the aisle moment? We've got some juicy opinions and candid thoughts ready to spill in this episode, and trust us, you won't want to miss...

Hey Jabbers! We're back with another episode! This week on Just Another Biz Podcast, Gabby and Kari are diving into the world of wedding budgets and realistic designs that match them!   Wedding planners, this is for you! How are we estimating budgets these days? Doesn’t it feel like quotes are all over the place and constantly changing?  So join us as we spill the beans on our thoughts and process...

Welcome back Jabbers! Are you ready to dive into the wild world of wedding bells and... well, maybe a few less-than-friendly vibes? This week on Just Another Biz Podcast, we're unpacking what we view as the decline of hospitality in the wedding industry.  Before you get all heated, take a beat and listen to our episode! We share some insights into why we feel that hospitatlity has declined over th...

Get ready to dive into our latest mini episode of Just Another Biz Podcast! We're serving up some sizzling hot takes for 2025 that you won't want to miss. From the ever-evolving role of AI in the wedding world, to managing client expectations like a pro, we’re dishing out our hot takes and insights on it all. We also dive into what a "luxury" wedding means and how to handle client reviews with fin...

Welcome back for another episode of Just Another Biz Podcast! Today Kari and Gabby are chatting with the owners of Mint Springs Farm , a wedding venue just outside of Nashville that Bec and Kelly recently acquired. We know a lot of wedding pros think about venue ownership as the logical next step in their wedding career so we thought we would ask these gals all about their experience. Before we di...

In this week's episode of Just Another Biz Podcast, Kari and Gabby are pulling back the curtain on what business sales really look like behind the scenes. From the highs to the unexpected lows, the ghosting inquiries, the client calls, P&Ls and more! We’re sharing the truths that don’t always make it to the gram, if you know what we mean. Tune in for an honest, unfiltered look at the challenge...