The Venue RX

In this week's episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, Jonathan sits down with Mary Luz Rodriguez, co-founder of Living Sculpture Sanctuary, to hear the incredible story behind a venue unlike any other. Mary shares how a vision rooted in nature, wellness, and intentional design evolved into a destination where couples and families can celebrate life's most meaningful moments. Mary reflects on the...

In this episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, Jonathan Aymin sits down with Wes Sytsma, owner of Bowery Barn, to discuss what it was really like stepping into the venue industry without any previous experience. From navigating a complete leadership transition to rebuilding a team and creating a culture people genuinely want to be part of, Wes shares the lessons he learned along the way and how those ex...

On this week’s episode of the Venue Rx Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Meredith Schwartz, CEO of Here Comes the Guide, for a conversation packed with insight on venue marketing, leadership, and sustainable growth.  Meredith shares the story behind building and scaling Here Comes the Guide into an all-women, values-driven company, while reflecting on the evolution from print to digital...

On this week’s episode of the Venue RX Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with AI and marketing expert Gal Borenstein to discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence on business, trust, and the wedding industry. Gal explains how AI is reshaping the way companies market, communicate, and generate leads, while also creating new challenges around credibility and consumer trust. Gal share...

In this week’s episode of The Venue RX Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Raina Moskowitz, CEO of The Knot Worldwide, for a data-driven conversation every venue owner should hear. Raina shares practical strategies backed by real insights to help wedding and event venues attract higher-quality leads and convert more inquiries into bookings. She discusses what’s working right now to improve...

On this week's episode of The Venue RX podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Mark Mallchok, Senior Event Strategist at Brella Productions, for a behind-the-scenes look at the corporate events world. With 34 years of experience, Mark shares how Brella approaches end-to-end event optimization and builds strong, lasting partnerships that drive successful events. Mark dives into what corpora...

In this week’s episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Shawn Trznade, Christopher Hart, and Ares Blessios, the founders of Seated with Love, a venue management platform built to support venue owners and streamline operations.  Together, they discuss how Seated with Love is reshaping the wedding planning experience for both venues and couples by simplifying communication...

On this week’s episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Tom Chelednik, Director of Vendor Engagement at The Knot Worldwide, to break down the current state of the wedding venue industry. From real data to real strategy, Tom shares insights every venue owner and operator needs to stay competitive in today’s market, covering everything from wedding industry revenue trends...

On this week’s episode of The Venue RX Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Anthony Lambatos, owner of Footers Catering and founder of MIBE, to discuss what it truly takes to build an intentional and high-performing workplace culture in the events industry.  Anthony shares his journey of transitioning into and purchasing his family’s business, navigating a complex succession process, an...

In this week’s episode of The Venue Rx Podcast , host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Artūras Asakavičius, co-founder of Breezit, to explore the future of AI in the wedding and events industry. Artūras shares how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming venue management, marketing, and customer interactions, giving venue owners a clear, no-fluff perspective on what’s coming and how to stay ah...

In this week’s episode of the Venue RX Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Dixie Bagley, a venue owner, venue coach for the Bridal Society, certified wedding planner, and consultant. Dixie shares practical, real-world lessons from her journey transforming venues, managing teams, and building multiple thriving businesses in the wedding industry. Dixie opens up about how she transitioned fro...

On this week’s episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, Jonathan Aymin sits down with Travis McBurney of The McBurney Group to unpack how AI is revolutionizing the events industry and making it easier than ever for venue owners and event professionals to streamline operations and reclaim their time. Travis shares why AI is a true game-changer for our industry, comparing this shift to major tech transforma...

In this week’s episode of the Venue Rx Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Dana Kadwell. Dana is a wedding industry educator, multi-venue owner, and founder of Venue Masterclass, known for helping venue owners build profitable, sustainable businesses through practical strategy and community-driven education. Dana shares her journey from wedding planner to owning multiple venues, includ...

In this week’s episode, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Tim Mitchell, founder of MNG Event Collective and Mangia Catering, for an honest and insight-packed conversation about building a successful catering business and creating strong venue partnerships. Tim shares his journey of scaling from a family-run Italian restaurant into a high-volume, full-service catering company, while navigating the...

In this week’s episode of  The Venue RX , host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Adrienne Gardner, speaker, coach, and sales strategy and revenue expert behind  The Gardner Effect , to discuss Future State of Mind Selling and why venues need to stop selling features and start selling outcomes. Adrienne breaks down how future state selling differs from traditional asset-based sales, why the house-hunti...

Excellence doesn’t happen by accident. It’s not a vibe, a slogan, or something you hope your team “just gets.” A standard of excellence is a decision, and someone has to own it. In this video, I talk about why teams drift when standards are unclear, why good people still miss the mark without clarity, and why leadership means defining what great actually looks like then protecting it. If you want...

On this week's episode of  the Venue RX Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Sam Jacobson, Co-Founder of DUET and Owner of Ideaction Consulting, to talk about what it really takes to start or refine a business with a strong digital presence in today’s ever-changing industry. Sam explores why business owners can’t afford to operate on autopilot, how the wedding and creative industrie...

On this week's episode of The Venue RX Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Joe Bockerstette to break down the purpose and power of Business Enterprise Mapping. Joe explains how documenting, visualizing, and redesigning business processes helps leaders understand why their companies get the results they do and how owners can fix process issues to improve outcomes. He walks through the f...

In this week’s episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Sean Garner, founder of Sean Garner Consulting, a full-service agency and fractional CMO partner for local service-based businesses. Sean specializes in helping business owners cut through the noise with simple, actionable marketing strategies that drive real results. Sean breaks down the balance between personal br...

Ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes when we record our podcast? Today we’re bringing you into our home studio to show you the full setup, the workflow, the gear we use, and all the little moments that make each episode happen! From setting up the mics to prepping our notes and hitting record, come hang out with us as we share a real, unfiltered look at our creative process. Whether...

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On this week’s episode of The Venue RX Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Jason Kramer, founder and CEO of Cultivize, a consulting firm that helps service-based businesses turn their CRM systems into scalable growth engines. Jason shares his journey from running a marketing agency to becoming a CRM strategist focused on connecting marketing efforts to measurable sales results. He discusse...

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In this vlog, Jonathan Aymin travels to San Antonio, Texas, to conduct a full venue audit for a wedding venue hosting about 50 weddings per year, with the goal of doubling that number. Jonathan breaks down exactly what a venue audit is, who it’s for, and how it helps owners identify blind spots in their business operations and marketing. With experience from hosting over 6,000 weddings nationwide ...

On this week’s episode of The Venue RX Podcast host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Justin Lund, founder of Propel Your, a company that helps small business owners streamline operations, handle compliance, and implement the systems needed to grow sustainably. Propel takes on the administrative and back-office load, things like bookkeeping, payroll, HR, and financial organization, so founders can foc...