Mind Your Wedding Business Podcast

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Kevin Dennis sits down with Nina Addeo, founder of I Do Wedding Marketing, to discuss how wedding professionals can stop treating social media like a never-ending marketing task and start using it as a strategic business system that consistently generates inquiries and bookings. Nina shares how she got her start in wedding marketing and explains why s...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Kevin Dennis sits down with Kaitlyn Blair, founder of Virtually Vital and one of only 19 Certified HoneyBook Pros, to discuss one of the biggest missed opportunities for wedding professionals: following up with leads consistently and confidently. Kaitlyn shares why so many wedding pros hesitate to follow up, whether it's the fear of sounding too pushy...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Kevin Dennis sits down with Nadine Bozeman, owner of Sweet Francis Sewing Co. and founder of Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing wedding professionals: creating a successful business without sacrificing your personal life in the process. Nadine shares how she transitioned from a middle school teacher to a br...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Kevin Dennis sits down with Amanda Shuman, founder of Carrylove Designs, to discuss the six brand assets that can help wedding professionals attract better clients, stand out in a crowded market, and build a brand that sells for them. Amanda shares why branding goes far beyond logos and aesthetics, explaining how clarity, proof, and caliber influence...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Kevin Dennis sits down with Amy Pearson, Client Experience and Systems Strategist, to discuss how wedding professionals can use automation to create a better client experience without sounding robotic. Amy shares how thoughtful systems and workflows can help wedding pros respond faster, reduce inbox overwhelm, and guide clients through the booking pro...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Kevin Dennis sits down with Emily Foster of Emily Foster Creative to talk about one of the biggest challenges wedding professionals face when building their businesses: standing out in an industry where so many brands and websites begin to look the same. With years of experience helping wedding pros develop intentional branding, strategic websites, an...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Kevin Dennis sits down with Sandra Henderson of Simply Sandra Yvonne to talk about one of the biggest challenges wedding professionals face behind the scenes: losing inquiries and potential bookings because of inconsistent or overwhelming client communication processes. With over a decade of experience as a wedding and family photographer, Sandra shar...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Nora Culley Tuck of Engaged With Nora to talk about one of the biggest challenges wedding professionals face today: standing out in a crowded market without losing broad appeal. With so many brands in the wedding industry looking and sounding the same, Nora shares how leaning into authenticity, personality, and strong bran...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Julian Ribinik of Julian Ribinik Studios to talk about one of the biggest challenges wedding professionals face: navigating business seasonality in an increasingly unpredictable market. With nearly two decades in the industry, Julian shares how traditional booking patterns, such as engagement season and clearly defined bus...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Daniel Linares of DLE Event Group to talk about one of the biggest challenges wedding professionals face: learning how to delegate effectively without sacrificing quality, creativity, or control. For many business owners, letting go feels uncomfortable. Daniel shares why that hesitation often comes down to mindset, not cap...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with business coach Aislinn McKenna to talk about why strategy isn’t actually the problem for most wedding pros and what’s really holding them back. With so many professionals consuming endless content on marketing, pricing, and systems, Aislinn explains why the issue often isn’t a lack of knowledge, but the mindset patterns ru...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Dana Bahr, Pinterest strategist and founder of The Unapologetic Pinner , to talk about sustainable visibility for wedding professionals who are burned out on social media. With so many wedding pros feeling pressure to constantly post, stay relevant, and keep up with trends, Dana shares why the issue isn’t a lack of effort...

AI is changing how couples find wedding vendors — and if your website isn’t optimized for AI search, you could be invisible. In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Marc McIntosh of Team Wedding Marketing to break down how AI, ChatGPT, and answer engines are reshaping wedding marketing. If you're a wedding professional relying on The Knot, WeddingWire, or tradit...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Adrienne Gardner , sales and business strategist for wedding and event professionals, to discuss one of the biggest decisions business owners face: when to expand your team. Hiring your first employee is often seen as a milestone of growth, but Adrienne explains why it’s important to first understand your motivation for ex...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Steven Burchard of Magical Memories Entertainmen t to break down one of the biggest challenges wedding professionals face: turning consultations into confirmed bookings. From first inquiry to final follow-up, Steven shares practical insight on why consultations should feel like conversations — not sales pitches — and how t...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with multicultural & Gen-Z wedding expert Anshika Arora with Eternity CRM to unpack how culture, family dynamics, and communication styles are quietly shaping modern buying decisions. From fusion weddings to multi-generational decision-making, Anshika explains why today’s couples aren’t booking the same way they did even th...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with marketing strategist Heidi Thompson to talk about what’s really happening in the wedding industry right now and how to book more weddings without feeling completely overwhelmed. Heidi shares insights on generational shifts, the rise of Gen Z couples, and why today’s buyers expect clarity, transparency, and trust long befor...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , we’re launching a brand-new podcast takeover segment called Business Trip! — where industry experts step into the host seat to interview Kevin Dennis and take a deeper dive into real-world wedding business insights. For the first Business Trip, Shannon Tarrant , co-founder of Wedding Venue Map , takes over as guest host to tackle one of the biggest “...

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Loni Peterson of LP Creative Events to unpack why understanding consumer behavior is essential for wedding professionals navigating a rapidly changing market. Drawing from both her real-world experience and her role as a professor at CU Boulder, Loni shares how emotional connection, authenticity, and values-driven branding...

Why is being first more powerful than being the best in today’s wedding market? In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Jordan Roepke , award-winning wedding photographer and videographer based in Nashville, Tennessee, to explore why speed, connection, and responsiveness often matter more than perfection. Jordan breaks down what actually drives bookings in a cro...

What does it really mean to “stay visible” in 2026? When search, social, and AI are changing by the month? In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Krista Chapman, Founder and Lead Strategist of Path & Compass, to unpack the digital shifts event pros can’t afford to ignore. Krista explains how couples are searching differently (voice, image, social, and AI se...

What if visibility wasn’t about being louder, but about being clearer? In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Renée Dalo for a candid conversation about visibility as a strategic and sustainable tool for growth in the wedding industry. They explore how showing up with intention builds trust, attracts aligned clients, and shortens the sales cycle long before an...

In this special year-end episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin is joined by a very special guest—his daughter, Rian , who steps into the host seat to interview him about the year that was. Together, they look back on 2025, revisiting standout episodes, memorable guests, and the biggest lessons that shaped the podcast over the past year. Through Rian’s thoughtful and playful questions, Kevi...

What would your work look like if you stopped measuring it against everyone else’s? In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin sits down with seasoned wedding planner Tabitha Roberts of Roberts & Co. Events for an honest conversation about comparison, burnout, and protecting your creativity in an industry that never stops moving. After 16 years in the DC market, Tabitha has seen how...

What if your content could keep working long after you logged off? In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin sits down with Pinterest marketing strategist Dana Bahr of Dana’s Desk to explore how wedding pros can transform their existing content into evergreen visibility—without burning out on social media. Dana specializes in helping creative entrepreneurs turn galleries, blogs, and In...