Brandee Gaar

Wedding Pro CEO | Building Profitable Wedding Businesses

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Dive deep into the wedding industry and learn actionable tips from host Brandee Gaar and guest wedding pro CEOs that will enable you take your wedding business to new heights!  Uncover the proven strategies, insights, and stories of successful wedding professionals who have built thriving businesses in this dynamic and competitive market.  Each week, Brandee Gaar, a seasoned wedding industry expert and CEO of Blush by Brandee Gaar, brings you exclusive interviews with top wedding industry pros!   This weekly podcast is for wedding pros. Here from planners, venue owners, photographers, florists...

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Brandee Gaar

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Business

Podcast website

weddingproceo.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Why I Spent $35K on a 12 Month Mastermind 01.07.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Let’s talk about investing big to scale fast. In this short bonus episode, I’m sharing why I chose to spend $35,000 to join a mastermind with Alex Hormozi’s team at Acquisition.com —because growth doesn’t happen by...

296. Why Your Wedding Business is Stuck at $100K (2025 Summit Keynote) 24.06.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Ever feel like no matter how hard you hustle, you just can’t break past that $100K mark? Working every weekend, buried in client work, and still stuck?  Wedding Pro, it’s not your clients—it’s how you’re spending yo...

295. (AMA) How Do I Get on Venue Preferred Lists? 17.06.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Getting ghosted by venues when you ask to be on their preferred list? It’s not you—it’s your approach.  In this episode, I’m sharing my real strategy behind becoming a go-to vendor at your favorite venues (without b...

294. Wanna Make $100K? Here’s Exactly How Many Leads You Need 10.06.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Feeling stuck trying to hit $100K in your wedding business? You don’t need more hustle—you need better math.  In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact formula to reverse-engineer your six-figure goal, uncover wh...

293. Give Me 9 Minutes and I'll Increase Your Bookings by 200% 03.06.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application   If you're only following up once with new inquiries, you're ghosting your leads—and it's killing your bookings.  In this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO podcast, I walk you through the exact automate...

292. (ALERT) How Tariffs are Affecting the Wedding Industry. 27.05.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application The economy might be uncertain, but your business doesn’t have to be.   In this episode, I’m breaking down how tariffs, inflation, and shifting booking patterns are affecting the wedding industry—and more importantl...

291. Legal Landmines Wedding Pros are Stumbling Over in 2025 w/ Paige Griffith 20.05.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application How are Tariffs impacting the Wedding Industry? —Wedding pros are getting hit from every angle this year and there is much more than world trade deals to be aware of.  In this episode, I sit down with Paige Griffith...

290. How to Build a $100K Wedding Business This Year 13.05.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application 👉 Wedding pros—you’re crazy talented, but let’s be real: talent alone isn’t getting you to six figures. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact strategy I’d use in 2025 if I had to start from scratch—no brand, no le...

289. Inside My 7-Figure Calendar (Daily Breakdown) 06.05.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Wedding Pro, If you’re feeling stretched thin between client work, family life, and trying to grow your business, this episode is for you.  I’m sharing my real weekly schedule, how I protect my CEO time, and how you...

288. Why You Feel Broke—Even If You're Fully Booked 29.04.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application If you’ve ever had a fully booked calendar but still felt broke at the end of the month, this episode is for you.  I’m breaking down the difference between sales (booked contracts) and revenue (cash in the bank), an...

287. Reaction: What's REALLY going on in the Wedding Industry in 2025 22.04.2025

The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days —step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorg The 2025 Knot Vendor Report just dropped, and lemme tell you—it’s got a lot of data. But before you go making big changes to your business, let’s break down what’s actually useful (and what’s j...

286. No One Cares About Gen Z 15.04.2025

Gen Z is already in your sales funnel—even if you haven’t noticed yet—and their buying habits are nothing like what worked with Millennials.  In this spicy episode, I’m breaking down why ignoring this generation could be costing you thousands and how to adjust your sales strategy to keep up with who’s actually booking weddings in 2025. Here is the thread I am reacting to: https://www.threads.net/@...

285. Is the Wedding Industry Declining? 08.04.2025

You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Think the wedding industry is slowing down? It’s actually about to explode… but only if you know how to pivot. Let’s talk about why leads feel low, what Gen Z couples really want, and how to scale your wedding biz i...

284. The 3 Numbers That Will Make or Break Your Wedding Business This Year 01.04.2025

Start running your wedding business like a legit business. Head over to https://weddingproceo.com/application and apply to work with us. Q1 is officially behind us, and if you're running a real wedding business (not a hobby), it's time to assess the numbers that actually matter.  In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 key metrics every wedding pro needs to review right now—so you can re-fore...

283. How to Scale Your Wedding Business Without Burning Out 25.03.2025

Wedding pros, are you drowning in client work, hustling nonstop, and still not making enough? It’s time to shift from overworked to CEO.  In this episode, we’re diving into the three key strategies to scale your business without burning out: systematizing and hiring, pricing for profitability, and focusing on what actually moves the needle. CEO, scaling doesn’t have to mean burnout. It means build...

282. The #1 Mistake That's KILLING Your Wedding Planning Business 18.03.2025

Wedding planners—are you cutting event management from your services? BIG mistake.  If you’ve hit that “fully booked” stage and think the only way to scale is by eliminating event management, I need you to STOP. Cutting it means losing cash flow, vendor referrals, and a built-in training ground for your team.  But here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it yourself. In this episode, I’ll walk y...

281. The Power of Viral Content: Strategies for Creating Shareable Videos 11.03.2025

Wedding pros, if you’ve been sleeping on video marketing, it’s time to wake up!  In this episode, Keenya Kelly breaks down exactly how to create shareable, viral-worthy video content—even if you don’t think you’re creative. You don’t need fancy equipment or hours of editing—just the right strategy to attract your dream clients. Stop chasing likes and start creating content that gets shared (and yo...

280. 3 Things I Would Do TODAY If My Business Was Brand New 04.03.2025

If you had to start your wedding business from zero today—no clients, no reputation, no audience—how would you get booked FAST? Most wedding pros waste years figuring it out, but I’m handing you the roadmap in this episode. The truth is, success isn’t just about talent—it’s about strategy.  If you’re tired of feeling overworked, underpaid, and wondering where your next booking is coming from, this...

279. Close Every Wedding Sale in 4 Steps 25.02.2025

Wedding pros, if you’re blaming the economy for slow bookings, think again! It’s not the market—it’s your strategy.  In this episode, I’m sharing my exact process for selling in today’s wedding industry, straight from my talk at the SWEL Celestial Summit.  I break down how to shift your marketing, master consultations, and close the sale on the call —no more ghosting!  Thank you to Imagery Wedding...

278. The Key Differences Between a $100K and $500K Business (and How to Scale) 18.02.2025

If you're stuck at six figures and wondering how to scale to half a million, the answer isn't working more hours or booking more clients—it's about making smarter decisions.  In this episode, you'll learn how to diversify your lead flow, make marketing a daily priority, and implement systems that free up your time while increasing revenue.  Scaling isn’t about doing more—it’s a...

277. How to Reach Gen Z Couples in 2025 11.02.2025

Wedding pros, if you're still selling to Gen Z couples like it's 2015, you're already losing!  Gen Z isn’t buying services—they’re buying stories, experiences, and YOU.  If your content isn’t stopping them in their tracks, if your process isn’t fast and seamless, and if you’re not building trust upfront, they’re moving on.  In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to engage, r...

276. Why You’re Not Getting 3-5 Inquiries Per Day (and How to Fix It) 04.02.2025

Wedding pros, if you're not getting 3-5 inquiries a day, your content might be the problem.  You're showing up, but are you making it easy for couples to say yes ?  In this episode, I break down the three shifts you need to make to turn your social media into a lead-generating machine—without the guesswork. Hit play now and start seeing those DMs and inquiries roll in! ==================...

275. The Big Reveal: Why We Rebranded and What It Means for Wedding Pros 28.01.2025

Hey there, CEO! If you’ve been following me for a while, you may have noticed a shift. A new name. A fresh look. A bigger vision. Yes, we’ve officially rebranded from BrandeeGaar.com to WeddingProCEO.com , and I couldn’t be more excited to pull back the curtain and tell you exactly why we made this change and what it means for YOU. =========================  EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE: htt...

274. How a Viral Nightmare Turned Into 120 Clients in 7 Days 21.01.2025

Imagine scrolling TikTok late at night only to see your business making headlines—for all the wrong reasons. For Kandra Jones , owner of Twirly Shears , this nightmare became her reality when a bride posted a TikTok video washing off her bridal makeup just 20 minutes before walking down the aisle. In this episode we are unpacking the incredible lessons from Kandra’s viral experience and sharing he...

273. Meet the Woman Who's Flipping the Wedding Floral Industry on Its Head 14.01.2025

Struggling to manage smaller floral orders or turning away leads that don’t meet your minimums?  In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Hardesty, founder of Poppy, to uncover how she’s streamlining the floral process and helping florists earn more without the heavy admin work.  Plus, we dive into how planners and other wedding pros can refer Poppy to their clients and even earn commission. If yo...

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