Project Engaged

In our final episode of season 1 (omg!), we chat about some of the main themes that came across during the podcast. These were all related to having a business that you LOVE! The main topics and themes that came across again and again were: * The importance of brand and marketing. * Finding your people. * The importance of your network. * Client service. * Mindset. Listeners got in touch with us t...

In Episode 26, we have the pleasure of chatting to James from Mr Hendrix Photography . James is a Newcastle based wedding and engagement photographer with an affinity for preserving moments in time. He specialises in capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments as naturally as possible. To him, couples' comfort comes first, and the photos will take care of themselves - because a genuine smile is SO much b...

In Episode 25, we try out a different format, where Aleks interviews Eddy about his experience before starting our business One More Song ! This episode is for DJs who are thinking about going solo. We talk (with great passion!) about why we think if you want to nail it as a wedding DJ, working for an agency may not be right for you. Eddy has been there and done that. He worked for two large enter...

In Episode 24, we talk about a topic that we know a lot of you will find really beneficial - Instagram, specifically delving into Instagram reels! Love it or hate it, Instagram is an extremely important marketing tool for businesses in the wedding industry and to get maximum results, you need to be on top of new functionalities and what's resonating with users. We are very excited to announce our...

In Episode 23, we talk about something a bit different! We are excited to welcome Jazz, who is a Melbourne based meditation teacher with her own business, Jazz Kalus Meditation . Jazz is a full time social worker and has seen meditation being used as a tool to support people with stress, anxiety and depression. Her business Jazz Kalus Meditation has different meditation offerings including a 3 day...

In Episode 22 we speak to hair and makeup artist Danee Bolan from Killer Queen creative who has built an amazing brand and network with her business Killer Queen Creative.   Danee (originally from Perth but now in Melbourne) has always had a passion for hair and makeup. This was a side hustle for some time while she worked the 9-5 grind. After the birth of her first son, she decided to take her sm...

This week we have the pleasure of speaking with the man, the myth, the legend that is Yarra Valley based wedding photographer (and fellow podcaster), Michael Briggs (aka Briggsy). We cover Briggsy's journey of ditching the desk for a camera and how he took that leap into doing something he loves. We ask him what he's been up to between lockdowns from a business perspective and chat to him about ho...

In this episode we (Aleks and Eddy) chat about the top 5 lessons we've learnt from our stints in the "corporate world" and how we apply these to our wedding business, One More Song DJs. In a nutshell, treat your business as if it were a large organisation or publicly listed company. Hold yourself to high standards and adopt the same professional practices as large successful businesses! The lesson...

This week we speak to Jeremy Robertshaw from Agility Digital about all things Search Engine Marketing (aka SEO). We've mentioned SEO a few times during our podcasts. We kick things off by asking what SEO actually is and Jeremy takes us through some of the important things to consider when thinking about SEO for your business. Jeremy also dishes out some "quick wins" gold that listeners can impleme...

In Episode 18 we chat to one of our lovely couples for our second "Couple Insights" episode! We're very excited to be chatting to one of our lovely couples for our second "Couple Insights" episode! Jelena (aka Jel) and Tim got married in what could only be described as a picture perfect wedding. Not only was it in 2019 BC (before COVID), but it was at the stunning Euroa Butter Factory on a warm su...

Large scale weddings with Colleen Haggarty from Showtime Event Group! Episode 17 is our first venue interview! We are excited to welcome Colleen Haggarty, Wedding Producer at Showtime Event Group . Showtime Event Group is one of Melbourne's leading event companies, with six fabulous wedding venues under its umbrella, including State Library Victoria , Cargo Hall , Rippon Lea Estate , Showtime Even...

How we conduct client discovery meetings for One More Song! We asked what you wanted to hear about and you answered! In our latest episode, we (Aleks and Eddy) go in depth about the client discovery process (ie the initial chat/meeting we have with prospective couples). What is it? Why and how do we do it? And what have we learned? We cover all of this in depth on this episode. As always, check ou...

In Episode 15, we speak to Geelong based money mindset coach and speaker, Nicole Alesios. Nicole helps female service based business owners value and price their time accordingly and have easier money conversations, firstly with themselves and secondly, with their clients and prospects. She started her career in human resources and has worked with large and medium sized companies, C-suite executiv...

In Episode 14, we interview Melbourne based stylist and florist Lucy, who works under the business banners Styled By Varu and Flowers By Varu. Launched in 2017, Styled By Varu blends Lucy's floristry and design credentials with her more than 15 years' events experience and passion for delivering stunning, personalised weddings. Before starting her business, Lucy worked in a fast-paced events role...

In this episode, we chat about a super important issue in the wedding industry - inclusivity and how as a vendor, you can genuinely support marriage equality. We interviewed Alex Ross, the founder and creator of Theodore magazine - formerly Mr Theodore - Australia's largest LGBTQI+ wedding guide dedicated to promoting the finest wedding suppliers who are supportive of marriage equality. The guide...

In this episode, we welcome our first wedding entertainment guest, Cut a Rug! Aaron Duncan aka Cut a Rug is a one-of-a-kind DJ who caught our attention for his epic dance floors and huge party vibe. He's based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and specialises in weddings, events and other private parties, from Sydney to The Whitsundays, New Zealand and beyond! If you've seen his Instagram, you'l...

In this episode, we welcome our first international guest, Rachel Waring!   Rachel is based in the UK, in east London. She's a wedding stylist turned strategist, helping creatives blend visuals and sales.   She specialises in Pinterest training and content creation and has created online training to help business owners achieve the same success she's had with Pinterest.   She's also the co-host of...

BONUS EPISODE!   In Episode 10, we expand on an Instagram post we did recently talking about 5 ways you can keep yourself productive while locked down (thanks COVID).   We've put together some ways you can work ON your business when you're not able to work IN it. Side note: we appreciate that we live in a culture where productivity is revered, which is not always a good thing. If you prefer to bin...

In this episode, we chat to Heidi Rayment ( Hitched By Heidi ), a wedding celebrant, MC and host of the Effortless Weddings podcast. She's been described by clients as an "epic party wrapped up in your favourite warm blanket". What a description! Heidi went through a rebrand like we did with our business One More Song last year. After a few years of being a celebrant, 2020 saw Heidi spending most...

In Episode 8, we chat to wedding photographer Oli Sansom (aka Briars Atlas ), who we see as a true leader in the industry! There are tons of incredible wedding photographers out there, but Oli definitely stands out to us as someone who creates true art out of the most mundane moments. He's become the choice for couples wanting creative coverage of their wedding everywhere over the world. He's won...

In this episode we respond to a listener's question about  "workflows". (We've been using this word quite a bit apparently in our podcast). One of the major improvements we made to our business One More Song DJs last year was making our process of managing our bookings more efficient. Workflows were a big part of this! What is a workflow, you ask? Put simply, a workflow a list of things to do from...

Jessie Belle is a Geelong based celebrant who has been described by clients as "a gorgeous pocket rocket of creativity, love, humour and excitement". She is confident, bold and has a recognisable brand that perfectly reflects her energetic personality! In this episode we chat to Jessie about her career change from performer to wedding celebrant, overcoming common challenges in the industry and how...

In this episode, we (Eddy and Aleks) talk about the 7 key lessons we've learnt from making mistakes early on in our business. These cover a range of areas including branding, mindset, client communications and more! Your mistakes are what help you grow. Learning from ours has been invaluable. Read the full show notes here .

In our first "Couple insights" episode, Aleks chats to Cait and Andy, whose wedding she DJed in May 2021. Cait and Andy have very particular tastes and were careful in selecting their team of suppliers. In this episode, they share the process they want through in choosing their dream team, how they worked through two postponements and some simple but very important tips for all wedding suppliers o...