Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney

Fed up of getting ghosted? This episode is here to help. I'm joined by wedding industry legend Alan Berg who is going to be sharing SO much great information about how to respond to directory enquiries and not get ghosted. It's time to stop the ghosting in your wedding business, because it's not a no until it's a no. Find out more about Alan Get £50 off tickets to Alans event in London Buy Alans b...

Do you need to get organised in your wedding business? In today's episode I'm joined by Carin Hunt as she shares how to manage your time and create a winning week. From how to plan ahead, to creating focus days, this episode is guaranteed to help you be more organised and free you up for the things and people you love. Grab a copy of the Weekly Focus Template Find out about Carin's planner Find ou...

Do you feel like you have a never ending to do list? Are you struggling to get everything done? In today's episode I'm asking whether you need a freelancer in your wedding business? In this episode I'm discussing how you know when you need a freelancer, how to find one and how to get the most out of them. If you are considering taking this route then this episode is for you. Need help finding a fr...

Does SEO give you a headache? You want to rise to the top of Google but it just feels like an impossible challenge. In today's episode the fabulous Sara Dunn of Sara Does SEO is breaking it down for you. Her mission - to allow all wedding businesses to understand SEO, without the jargon. In this episode Sara breaks down mastering SEO for your wedding business. Find out more about Wedding SEO Bootc...

Today I'm chatting with wedding photographer Georgia Mcgilley. Georgia is always looking to create new revenue streams into her wedding business and in today's episode I get her to break down her business journey and what that looks like in practice. We discuss all of her different ideas and why they have worked for her. There are multiple ways your business can bring in revenue - so why not get c...

Today I'm chatting with Carolyn Kulb, the founder of The Bloom Poet, a boutique wedding floral and event design studio in Seattle. We dive into Carolyn's journey in the wedding industry, starting as a flower farmer and transitioning into the wedding floral business. We talk about the challenges she faced in the early years and the changes she made to make her business more profitable. Carolyn shar...

Today I am chatting with Kerry Curl - former hair and makeup artist turned business coach. We talk openly about Kerry's wedding business success journey and how her business has evolved. We talk about overcoming adversity and scaling your wedding business for success. If you want an inspiring wedding business story - this is it! Visit Kerry's website Find Kerry on Instagram Want to meet other like...

This week I am discussing Meta's brand new social media platform 'Threads'. One week into the platform I am going to share my thoughts on how it's working for the Wedding Industry right now. Asking whether you should be on there in the middle of a busy wedding season? Plus looking at how it could fit into your marketing strategy? I am no expert (how could anyone be one week in) but I want to share...

Today I'm sharing my experiences from speaking at the IADWP World Romance Travel Conference in the Dominican Republic. I will be talking about what happened and the learnings I collected along the way which will help you grow your own Wedding Business. From saying yes to having QR codes at the ready, we cover a lot of ground in today's episode. Curious about the members lounge? https://go.beccapou...

Today I am chatting with one of my Wedding Pro Members - Jack Brierley from JB performers. Jack shares his business journey and his experience of utilizing TikTok to expand his business beyond London and reach a global audience. By offering custom recordings, he has found success on the platform, surpassing live wedding performances. Jack's journey teaches us the importance of finding ways to impr...

Today is a special joint episode across my main podcast 'Wedding Pro's who are Ready to Grow' and my brand new bootcamp. Not been through the bootcamp yet? Join for FREE right here: https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcamp Today I'm chatting with my client Clare Warren from Clare Warren Calligraphy about how she has gone from feel overwhelmed and out of love with her wedding business to finding the j...

Today I'm chatting with the co- owner of The Granary at Fawsley - Donna Newman. We talk about how she ended up owning a wedding venue, the highs and the lows along the way and how she builds relationships with wedding pros that she recommends. We also talk about her experience of the Wedding Business Retreat that she attended last year and why she thinks you should book to join us in 2023. Want to...

Today I'm chatting with Danielle Andrews, President and Co-Founder of the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada. Danielle and I met at a Wedding Industry Conference we were both speaking at so we decided that we would discuss why attending conferences matters to your wedding business. In the episode we discuss the importance of attending conferences, gaining hands-on experience, and keeping up with...

Today I'm chatting with Amanda, a wedding sales and marketing executive at RSA House. Amanda talks candidly about the venue / supplier relationships and how to make a great impression. We also discuss RSA House's commitment to sustainability and their new sustainable wedding package. RSA House are leading the way in sustainability and Amanda encourages all of us to consider implementing similar pr...

In today's episode, I chat with Leah Weinberg, a former wedding planner turned lawyer, about her book "The Wedding Rollercoaster" and the emotional side of wedding planning. We discuss the importance of understanding the psychology behind weddings and really tuning in to clients' behaviour and emotions to provide better support and a more personalised experience. We also chat about some of the tri...

Today I am sharing all of the lessons that I learnt whilst at the IADWP Eurasia conference in Northern Cyprus. Whenever I travel and go to events I always bring back fresh ideas and inspiration to help you grow your wedding business. Today I am sharing some of the lessons I learnt along the way and how you can apply them to your business. From investing in high-quality imagery, being confident in...

This week I'm chatting to one of my Wedding Pro Members - Ali from Ali's Paper. She tells the story of moving and setting up her business here in the UK and the importance of a good community in all of it. We talk about the highs and lows of her business journey so far and what she's learnt along the way. Find out more about Ali by visiting: The Ali's Paper Website Instagram Want to meet other lik...

Today I am chatting with Jen Taylor - the primary wedding planner behind Taylor’d Events Group and the founder of Jen Taylor Consulting. We discuss how to discover more freedom and abundance through systems, strategy, and workflow in your wedding business. From setting boundaries, to prioritising your own health - we have you covered. Find out more about Jen: Taylor'd Events Jen Taylor Consulting...

Today I am chatting with Kelly Chandler, former wedding planner turned consultant. We talk about her own journey in the wedding industry and how to make changes when you feel like you have fallen out of love with your wedding business. We discuss the importance of delegating tasks, seeking help, and focusing on your strengths and passions. Find out more about Kelly on her website: https://www.kell...

From years of working with wedding pros I have come to realise there are 3 common themes when it comes to you holding yourself back. It's time to smash through those self-limiting beliefs and take action to make your Wedding Business Grow. This week I am also celebrating the launch of my brand new signature wedding programme - to help you supercharge your wedding business for success. Take a look...

Today I'm chatting to Nora Shields, owner of Bridal Bliss and co-founder of Rock Paper Coin. We talk about how Nora founded her wedding business, and how she ended up creating her very own piece of software for the wedding industry. Nora admits she has always been risk averse in her wedding business - so how did she end up where she is now? Find out more about Nora: Rock Paper Coin Bridal Bliss Ti...

Today I'm chatting with one of my Wedding Pro members Dan, the wedding DJ behind JN Sounds. Dan shares his journey in starting the business with his friend John over 13 years ago and how they grew, as well as the lessons he learned when John moved on, and he had to run it solo. We talk about the importance of networking, social media, and setting boundaries to avoid burnout! Find out more about Da...

WOW I can't believe that it's one year since the launch of Wedding Pro's Who are Ready to Grow! Thank you for being part of the journey. Today we celebrate our first birthday with a special episode. I'm going to be talking about my favourite episodes from the last year and sharing all the best tips from my wedding pro members. So whichever stage your wedding business is at - celebrate with me toda...

In today's episode we're going to chat about something super important for wedding businesses: Pinterest! We've got Gabby Pinkerton, a destination wedding planner, here to share her experience with using Pinterest to find clients and give us some tips for creating awesome content. Now, we know some of you might be worried about other businesses stealing your ideas from Pinterest, but don't worry -...

We all want to be on those 'elusive' venue recommended suppliers lists - but how do we go about getting there? Today I'm chatting with venue consultant Olivia Riddiford as she shares her secrets about how to build better relationships with wedding venues! Find out more about Olivia: Host Weddings and events Host Venue consultancy Venue VA Timestamps Introduction [00:00:00]  Becca introduces t...