Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney

This week I'm chatting to wedding photographer Mycah Bain. We discussed her philosophy that success in the wedding industry is not solely defined by financial metrics but rather by the joy and fulfilment derived from her work. She reflects on her early career, the challenges of burnout, and the pivotal decisions that led her to establish a balanced approach to business. Visit Mycahs website Follow...

Show notes: This week I'm speaking to Daisy Bradley about the evolution of the wedding industry, focusing on the operational challenges and marketing strategies that define success for venues like Post Barn. Daisy recounts her personal journey through the hospitality sector, and now the wedding industry. Daisy highlights the significance of fostering a strong team culture that prioritises client r...

Are you and your wedding business aligned? Today I'm catching up with Lina Orsino-Allen, half of Lina and Tom Photography. Lina's ethos is to see you grow a soul led business that can thrive without burnout. I've known Lina as part of the wedding industry for nearly 10 years, so it's an absolute pleasure to have her on the podcast today. Lina will also be part of my real wed pro panel at Wed Pros...

Planning on growing as a wedding business in 2026? Entering the new year today I want to reflect upon 2025 and set new goals for the year ahead. The wedding industry has a lot in store for us in 2026, lets prepare together and get ready for a successful year! Time Stamps: 00:11 - Reflecting on 2025 and Embracing 2026 07:29 - Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Forward to 2026 18:08 - Reflecting on 2025...

Today I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas - thanks for all your support this year! Chapters: 00:00 - Christmas Reflections 01:07 - Christmas Day Traditions 01:28 - Board Games: A Family Tradition 02:37 - Christmas Traditions and Celebrations 03:11 - The Essence of Christmas: Family and Connection 03:42 - Embracing the Holiday Spirit

Do you feel like you never have enough time to get everything done in your business? Do you truly know what you use your time doing right now? Today I'm chatting with Colleen Carswell, CEO of Structured to Scale about how to audit your time, and become more effective in your wedding business. Download the time audit Follow Colleen on Instagram Time Stamps: 00:03 - The Importance of Time in Busines...

We are living in an 'experience era' where events need to go deeper than just logistics and design. Today I'm chatting with Experience Designer - Julie Comfort about her work in this field. As founder of The Experiential Wedding - she works alongside couples and planners to design the experience for their event, ensuring the event is remembered long after it has finished. Find out more: https://ww...

It's that time of the year where I recap everything I learnt this year during my trip to Las Vegas (and San Francisco). Wedding MBA is one of my favourite times of the year, you can't help but be inspired when speaking at the worlds biggest wedding industry conference. I share all the lessons learnt on my travels and you will hear from some of the speakers and sponsors of my new event Wed Pros Liv...

Are you ready to start scaling your wedding business to new heights? Today I am chatting with the founder and CEO of the Gilchrist collection -Samantha Gilchrist. It's one of the most inspiring conversations I have ever had as she shares her journey from wedding photographer to owner of 12 wedding venues in the UK and USA. Find out more about the Gilchrist Collection Follow Samantha on Instagram T...

Today I am chatting with Sonia Bhayani - sales and partnership director at the National Wedding Show. We discuss why wedding shows still have a place in 2025 and beyond and how the National Wedding Show is staying current. We talk about how to approach wedding shows and the best ways to ensure you get the return on investment when you exhibit. Find out more about the National Wedding Show Download...

This week I am chatting all things venues, from a different perspective. I'm interviewing General Manager of Mulberry House Richard Kidner about running a team and keeping the venue current and attractive to couples. Culture starts from the top - and it's clear that at Mulberry the team want to succeed. We also discover the role technology and automation has played in the Mulberry house sales proc...

Here in the UK there are potential big changes on the horizon when it comes to how you can get legally married. There is a lot of conflicting information out there so I wanted to try and get to the heart of what all this means for you. I spoke with Professor of Law at Cardiff University Russell Sandberg to try and get a clearer understanding about the possible changes in the law and what it could...

Today I'm chatting with Dave - founder of Love me Do Wedding Films and co-founder of the Happily Ever After Christmas party for Wedding Pros. I wanted to find out more about Dave, his industry growth and why he decided to get the industry together to celebrate at Christmas! Get your tickets for the party using code PODCAST for a discount Love Me Do Wedding Films Follow Happily Every After Party on...

Are you ready to embrace the world of TikTok? Today I am chatting with my very own content creator Simona about what's working right now in the world of TikTok and Instagram Reels. She shares what she's done with my account to increase my visibility and how she's helping Wedding Pros and Venues grow their accounts too. Join TikTok Pro this November Follow Simona on Instagram and TikTok Follow me o...

Today I'm chatting with Founder of Guides for Brides and Beyond Weddings Alison Hargreaves. Having spent over 30 years in the wedding industry she started to think about how she could give back. Our industry is vastly under regulated and Alison could see the need for businesses to show couples they could be trusted. This week she officially hosted the launch of the UK Wedding Association, a not fo...

Today I am chatting with Ruth Melton, The Wedding and Event Director of Elms Barn. We chat about her experience of working with us over the summer as she took our TikTok Pro course and how it's impacted her venue for the better. We also discuss shifts she is seeing in the wedding industry and how you can make it on to her recommended suppliers list! Want to join the next round of TikTok Pro this N...

We did it - officially the best wedding industry podcast - in fact the best business podcast! We won Gold in the business category of the 2025 British Podcast awards. To celebrate here's my reflections on the evening and a chance for you to listen to our award winning entry! With thanks to Ciara Crossan, Ian Ramirez, Anshika Arora and Michelle Miles who all featured in our entry. Time Stamps 00:01...

2025 has been a difficult year for many wedding business owners and venues - but how do you respond when enquiries are not at the level you are expecting? Today I am bringing you 10 suggested actions you can take when you find yourself in this situation. Time stamps: 00:27 - 10 Tips for Improving Inquiry Levels in Your Wedding Business 05:15 - Proactive Strategies for Wedding Business Success 09:4...

Burn out in the wedding industry is real - but it shouldn't be a badge of honour. We see people come and go in this industry, but you shouldn't be at the point of breaking before you take a break. Today on the podcast I am joined by one of my own personal business mentors - Chris Ducker. He shares his own journey of building a business that led to burn out - and what it has taught him about lastin...

Today I am chatting with magician Oli Couchman, the man behind Revilo Twist Magic. We talk about how magic came into his life, how you enter the magic circle, and how he quit his job to work full time doing what he loves. Oli shares tips on networking, what's working for him right now and why you need to be proactive in your sales strategy. Find Oli on Instagram Visit the Revilo Twist Website Join...

Today I am chatting with two of my clients - Tara and Adam, founders of Just For Your Occasion. Since starting their business 3 years ago, they have gone from 0 wedding per year to over 150 - what is the secret to their success? Wedding Shows! Hear their story from getting started, to realising the constant need for change. It's an honest, candid conversation from business owners who are right in...

Today I am chatting with Multicultural wedding photographer Nick Rutter. With over 17 years in the wedding industry, Nick is known for his natural, creative and colourful photography. We talk about his journey so far, the lessons he's learnt along the way and how he challenges himself to keep his creativity alive. Follow Nick on Instagram Visit Nicks website Time Stamps: 00:30 - Starting a Journey...

You've made the sale, but that's just the start of the journey! How can you offer exceptional customer service so that your customers rave about you to their friends? Today is the final part of our 4 part summer series where we talk about how to excel when it comes to boundaries and customer service. Time Stamps: 00:04 - The Next Steps After the Sale 01:35 - Setting Boundaries and Expectations in...

The enquiry lands in your inbox.... now the question is, can you turn it into a sale? Today I am going to be sharing best practices and top tips to help your conversion rate increase. Limit ghosting and time wasters and start getting higher quality sales in your wedding business. Want us to help build your CRM? See the Wedding Pro Agency info here. Try out BriteBiz for your business Time Stamps: 0...

This August on the podcast I am walking you through a step by step analysis of the customer journey. Today in part two we talk about getting the enquiries. People may know you exist, but are you doing enough to turn those viewers into enquirers! Time Stamps: 00:07 - Understanding Client Engagement in Wedding Businesses 01:04 - Understanding the Inquiry Stage of the Customer Journey 04:42 - Marketi...