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We are chatting with Hailey Fernelius all about the importance of bookkeeping. Hailey helps explain why bookkeeping is so important to every small business and how better understanding your books, will ultimately help your business in the long run. A little bit about Hailey is that she created The Wedding Planner Wingwomen to help wedding pros and small business owners transport their books from m...

We are chatting with McKenzi Taylor about taking risks and building a new business. Mckenzie shares how she has taken several big risks throughout her career. From when she started her wedding photography business to starting a brand new wedding planning business to serve a completely different client. Mckenzie walks us through her process of figuring out which risks are worth taking and how to ma...

We are chatting with Sam Jacobson all about how to prequalify clients. Sam and I chat about why it’s important and necessary to pre-qualify your clients before you start the buyer’s journey together. Sam shares helpful tips, advice, and action steps to help you start prequalifying your clients in no time. A little bit about Sam, he helps event pros book more couples at higher prices. In 2018, He f...

Today I’m chatting with Danielle Hayden from Kickstart Accounting all about How to Evaluate Whether an Investment is a Right Fit, Right Now. Danielle helps us understand how we should be evaluating our business, what type of professionals we should have on our team, and gives us the tools to evaluate our own decisions. A little bit about Danielle is that she is a reformed corporate CFO (chief fina...

Today I’m chatting with Salima Omwenga all about how to create and optimize your social media profiles based on your personal brand. Salima shares why we should be using social media to show off our brand, personalities, and how it can even unlock new career opportunities. A little bit about Salima before we get started is that she is a personal brand strategist and the founder of UFlourish , a pl...

Today I’m chatting with Lindsay Williams about putting people over profit. Lindsay and I have a candid chat about how she decided to put her clients over her bottom line which ultimately helped her business grow. A little bit about Lindsay is that she is a wedding stationer and educator based in Niagara Falls, NY. Through personality-packed content, and out-of-this-world customer service, Lindsay...

I’m chatting with Emily Lee all about 4 ways to elevate your website design. Do you struggle with what to add to your site? Overwhelmed by mounds of text? Emily is here to help you figure out what to include and what to take away. A little bit about Emily is that she is a self-proclaimed website geek, a Squarespace expert, and a Dallas photographer. As a custom web designer & content strategis...

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We are chatting with Randi Smith all about diversity and inclusion in the wedding industry. Randi shares her thoughts and insights on how to partner with wedding professionals with different backgrounds, how to authentically connect with new vendors to create true connections, and how expanding your vendor circle will truly grow your business.  A little bit about Randi before we get started,&...

I’m so thrilled to be chatting with Becca and Betsy from Rebecca Rose Events all about how to fine-tune your design process and balance aesthetics with logistics. They share why fine-tuning your design process can actually set you apart in a sea of other wedding industry professionals. The duo shares what they’ve learned from running a successful business and gives tons of tips and insight along t...

We are chatting with Carissa Woo all about how to master the dreaded sales call. Carissa and I talk about her unique style to approach the sales call in a more informal way to disarm the clients and couples and get to what’s important to them right from the very beginning. How approaching your sales to call with high energy and being the first to reply will help you master your next sales call. A...

I’m so thrilled to be chatting with Alora Rachelle because we take a dive deep into the mindsets of successful entrepreneurs. This episode is so powerful and gives you some great tangible tips on how to get out of your own way. A little bit about Alora is that she is an expert wedding photographer and educator who believes in strategic marketing and growing a successfully aligned business. She is...

In today’s episode with Holly Smith, we are chatting about what a virtual assistant can actually do for your business. Holly shares why she left her job as a wedding coordinator, started her Virtual assistant company, and how she helps wedding photographers run their business from the UK. A little bit about Holly, she is the founder of The Genie VA, a small team of virtual assistants offering exte...

I’m so excited for today’s episode with Geomyra Pollard all about how to reclaim your time by strategically implementing systems into your business. She shares why systems are a proactive part of your strategy which will allow you to reclaim your time and have a more profitable business. A little bit about Geomyra Pollard is that she is a well-rounded life + biz coach for creatives that aspire to...

I can’t believe the day is really here but today marks our 100th podcast episode! I’m beyond excited and thrilled that this little podcast that started off as something to do for fun has truly turned into something so wonderful. I want to say thank you to every single person that has listened to the show. We wouldn’t be here today without any of you! This podcast has opened up so many doors for me...

We are chatting with Kate Storey all about the simple ways to come up with content to promote your wedding business. I loved chatting with Kate about this topic because it’s something I’m truly passionate about. You are going to leave todays’ episode with plenty of inspiration, ideas, and even a few a-ha moments! A little bit about Kate before we get started, Kate Storey is a digital marketing spe...

I’m excited to chat with Rebecca Simon all about how to use TikTok for your business. Rebecca shares her journey from a full-time corporate employee to small business owner and how she used the power to TikTok to gain clients and grow her team. Rebecca’s Tiktoks have gone viral and she helps break down TikTok in a way that is less if you’ve never used the app. A little bit about Rebecca is that sh...

I’m excited to chat with Taylor De La Fuente all about marketing and sales funnels. Taylor explains what exactly is a sales funnel, a marketing funnel, and what’s the difference between the two of them. She also shares how we as wedding photographers can use it in our small businesses. A little bit about Taylor is that she is an award-winning writer, inclusive language educator, and the owner of L...

We are chatting with Courtney and Dana from Hustle and Gather about how to grow your business even in hard times. We all know that the last 2 years have not been easy for small business owners and that’s why I’m so happy to have them join us today and share ways that we can still grow our business when things are still uncertain. A little bit about Courtney and Dana before we get started, they are...

We are chatting with Lauren from Lauren Field Design to the show! Today we are talking all about Styling with Intention whether it's from your flat lay to overall wedding design, Lauren is here to help! A little bit about Lauren, she is a licensed architect and interior designer who loves to entertain and enjoys infusing high-touch hospitality to create memorable experiences for their clients and...

I’m thrilled to welcome Jenna Henderson back to the show! We are chatting all about Why it’s Important for Business Owners to Set Terms and Stick to Them. Jenna shares why creating, setting, and sticking to your boundaries will help you thrive in your photography business. She shares stories about her own personal growth as a wedding photographer and educator and how she even created a course to s...

I’m chatting with Lynne Reznick all about Editing Consistency During a Busy Season. Lynne and I talk about why consistency is so important in your wedding photography workflow and photography style especially when you are in busy season. She shares her recommendations to help speed up your overall workflow from shooting to editing and few helpful tips along the way. A little bit about Lynne is tha...

I’m chatting with Braden Drake all about How Income Taxes Actually Work. We talk all things income taxes that I know, it’s so scary but Braden really breaks it down into tangible, easy-to-understand, bite-sized bits of information that I know you are all going to easily comprehend. Seriously, it’s not that scary!! A little bit about Braden is that he is a licensed attorney and tax professional, wo...

I’m chatting with Angie Bonin and Gina Brocker about how to use moment-driven photography in the wedding industry. We chat about what exactly is moment-driven photography, how wedding photographers can start to incorporate into their body of work and slowly start attracting these types of clients, and how using moment-driven photography can help you stand out in a sea of wedding photographers. A l...

I’m chatting with Amanda Shuman from Carrylove Designs about the 4 Ways to Make Your Website Stand out and Book Your Dream Clients. Amanda shares her thoughts and advice as to why your website is important, why neglecting your website is actually hurting your business and tips on what you can do right now to get your site back on track. A little bit about Amanda is that she is an award-winning des...