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Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyTaking a leap of faith to launch a conference with Becca PountneyI did it - I took a leap of faith and launched a wedding industry conference called 'Wed Pros Live'. Next year my brand new wedding conference will be arriving in London - but how did it come about? What makes it different and what happens behind the scenes to make it happen? I share all in today's episode!Get your tickets to Wed Pros Live!Time Stamps:00:37 - Introducing Wed Pros Live 202606:53 - Announcing Wed Pros Live: A New Wedding Conference in the UK09:08 - Creating an Inclusive...2025-07-2433 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyMistakes Wedding Venues are Making - Shannon TarrantWant to know the mistakes wedding venues are making? Shannon Tarrant is here to help. With 20 years experience in the wedding industry and running her businesses The Venue Help desk and Wedding Venue Map, Shannon has seen it all! We talk about mistakes venues are making, but also about how wedding pros can work better with venues, and avoid begging to be on the recommended supplier list.Follow Shannon on InstagramVenue Help DeskWedding Venue MapWork with BeccaTime Stamps:00:11 - Introduction to Wedding Business...2025-04-0343 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWhich wedding business CRM is right for me? With Rachel ParkerChoosing a CRM (or customer relationship management) tool for your wedding business or venue is a way to streamline your processes and save yourself time. However trying to decide which tool and price point is right for you can be a complete minefield. In today's episode I am talking to Rachel Parker who not only works as part of my team but also owns her own VA business. At the end of last year I set Rachel a research project - to compare 3 of the most popular wedding industry CRM's systems and in today's episode we discuss...2025-03-131h 07For Real: Life, Leadership, & UnlearningFor Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning302. The Marketing Makeover: Turn Inquiries into "Heck Yes" Clilents, with Becca PountneyIt's that time of year where marketing is top of mind for small business owners!Except maybe you're frustrated because the marketing efforts you've been putting in aren't quite working, or maybe you're posting on socials hoping to stand out, but it feels like you're blending into that sea of sameness with wedding pros doing the exact same thing. Or, let's be real, maybe you're stuck in the analysis paralysis stage, where you're so overwhelmed with what to do from a marketing standpoint that you aren't doing much at all. Need some marketing he...2025-01-0833 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyFrom teaching to a wedding in Vegas - with Amanda WhealToday I am chatting with wedding celebrant Amanda Wheal fresh from her trip to Wedding MBA in Las Vegas. She shares how she went from a career as a teacher to being part of a wedding in Las Vegas. We talk about why she now embraces every new experience and the value she puts on wedding education. It's a fantastic conversation and she shares lots of learnings too!Want to head to Wedding MBA next year in Vegas? Use code BECCA at the checkout for a great discount on your ticket:www.weddingmba.com2024-12-0552 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyBehind the scenes of Wedding MBA 2024!It's time to go behind the scenes of Wedding MBA 2024.It's less than 2 weeks since I returned from Las Vegas for this years Wedding MBA and I am still buzzing. This conference is like no other with the biggest and best wedding educators teaching and sharing their insights. In today's episode I share some of my highlights and leanings as well as bringing you the opinions of some of the attendees from both the US and the UK. It was such a privilege to speak at this years event on 'Business First Impressions', if you...2024-11-2820 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyThe AI Revolutionising the Wedding Industry with Bailey ReadingsToday I'm chatting with Bailey Readings, a young entrepreneur and AI expert. He shares his remarkable journey from starting a cookie cutter business at just 14 years old to launching Automated Flow, a company that leverages AI to streamline business processes.We talk about the way AI is evolving, the power of chat bots and how you can start embracing AI in your wedding buisiness.Want Baileys free AI prompt cheat sheet? Go ask Becca Bot for it by typing the key words 'AI Cheat Sheet'.Click here to find Becca Bot...2024-10-1031 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyIs your wedding business truly accessible? With Lisa HeywoodWhen was the last time you reflected on how accessible your wedding business is? In today's episode I am chatting with Ceilidh caller Lisa Heywood about how she's ensuring her wedding business is making strides to being truly accessible to all. In today's episode Lisa shares her insights and challenges us all to think more about what we are doing to be truly inclusive.Find out more about LisaFollow Lisa on InstagramLisa has also provided some great resources to help you:10min video about the social model of Disability2024-09-2642 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyTurning a farm into a wedding venue with Stefania BennettWhen Stef married a farmer she didn't realise that owning a wedding venue would be on the cards. Having held her own wedding on the farm, she realised there was a huge opportunity to open up the farm to more couples. Now Stef runs a successful wedding venue and today she shares her story. We talk about the highs and lows of running a venue, the importance of business training and a training opportunity she has coming up in October!Join the training day on October 2nd at Bennetts Willow Barn.Use the code BECCA...2024-09-1934 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyBehind the scenes of the Wedding Industry Awards with Damian BaileyToday I am taking you behind the scenes of TWIA (aka as the Wedding Industry Awards) with the founder Damian Bailey. As a wedding photographer himself he has set up the most successful wedding awards in the UK. Today I ask him the questions you all want to know the answers to, so you can decide if entering the awards is for you.Entries close on Monday 23rd September, voting closes on Monday 30th September 2024.Click here to enterFollow TWIA on InstagramWant to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so...2024-09-1254 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney6 things I have learnt over the summer break!It's September and I am back and today I am talking about 6 things I have learnt over the summer break! From outsourcing to being honest, I share what's been going on in my world for the last 6 weeks and the lessons you can implement into your wedding business!Join the Members LoungeDiscover the Wedding Pro AgencyTime stamps:Introduction to Summer Learnings (00:00:00)Becca introduces the episode and shares her reflections on summer experiences.The Importance of Taking a Break (00:01:51)Discusses the necessity of taking...2024-09-0521 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyHow to stop holding yourself back with Barbara NixonToday is the final part of our summer series, where I have been sharing content that is usually reserved for my wedding pro members. Today we hear from Barbara Nixon as she shares her tips and advice on how to stop holding yourself back! Find out more about BarbaraWant to join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge? Click here.Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my free Wedding Pro community over on Facebook:2024-08-2953 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyHow to convert digital wedding enquiries with Alan BergIt's summer 2024 and over the month of August I am sharing training usually reserved for my members only! Today I am sharing one of my post popular videos - a training session all about how to convert digital wedding enquiries with Alan Berg. I love his straight forward, simple attitude and I think you will too.This is one of two training sessions that Alan has recorded for the members lounge. If you would like to listen to the other one, why not consider becoming a member?Wedding Pro Members LoungeFind out...2024-08-2245 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyProtecting your wedding business online - with Paul NewtonWith almost every aspect of your wedding business now happening online, it's more important than ever to protect your business from scammers. In today's episode from the members lounge archive you will hear from Paul Newton - Wedding Magician, Speaker and author of Mental Theft. He walks you through some of the common scams, and how to ensure you stay protected!Follow Paul on InstagramJoin the Wedding Pro Members LoungeTime Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Risks01:00 Meet Your Host: Becca Pountney01:30 Special Series Announcement01:59 Intr...2024-08-1545 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyHow to plan a styled shoot with Natalie StevensonOver the month of August I am digging into the archives of the Wedding Pro Members Lounge to bring you some great training that has previously been for members only! This week you will here a great session from wedding photographer Natalie Stevenson all about how she transformed her own business with styled photo shoots.Click here to follow Natalie on InstagramClick here to join the Wedding Pro Members loungeTime stamps:Introduction to Styled Shoots (00:00:00)Natalie discusses the benefits of styled shoots and how they can enhance...2024-08-0838 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyHow to brand your wedding business like Air BnB - Summer series pt 1This August I'm letting you behind the curtains to see inside the Wedding Pro Members Lounge, my private members club for wedding business owners. Every month we have an amazing guest expert training, so I have been digging into the members lounge archives to share some of the training's with you.Today you will here from branding expert Danny Matthews about 'how to brand your business like Air B and B.'Find Danny on InstagramWant to be part of the Wedding Pros Members lounge to get the best month training every...2024-08-0141 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneySometimes good things DO come for FREE - with Heidi ThompsonToday I'm chatting with author, wedding coach and marketing strategist Heidi Thompson. We talk about how the marketing landscape is changing and what couples expectation is in 2024 vs a few years ago. We also discuss her upcoming FREE Book more weddings summit and I ask her the awkward questions you don't want to. Click to get your FREE summit ticket nowWant to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my free Wedding Pro community over on Facebook:2024-07-2540 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyBehind the scenes of Wedding MBA with Shannon Underwood!Wedding MBA is the largest wedding industry conference in the world! Taking place in Las Vegas every November, it's the only way to see all of the best wedding industry educators in one room.Today I'm chatting to Shannon Underwood - Vice President and conference director of Wedding MBA. She takes us behind the scenes of the event and shares why you should be there!Want to join me in Vegas? Use the code BECCA at the checkout for a huge discount!Click to get your ticket now!Want to meet...2024-07-1831 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWhy you need KPI day in your wedding business!2024 has been the year of tracking the stats in my wedding business and using the data to make business decisions. Ever since Tayler from Enji introduced me to the concept of KPI day, it's become a regular part of my month and I want it to be part of yours too! In today's episode I am taking you behind the scenes of my own stats and sharing the numbers in your.Join our monthly lounge calls in the Wedding Pro Members LoungeJoin Enji to track your KPI's using my affiliate link Buy...2024-07-1130 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyBuilding a wedding business empire with the 'eventpreneur' Toby Burns.Today I am joined by Wedding DJ, turned 'Eventpreneur' Toby Burns. CEO of the 'Silent Disco Company' Toby now has a team of employees and an international customer base. In today's episode he shares his journey and talks about how he believes customer service and innovation have transformed his own business and life.Find out more about The Silent Disco CompanyWatch Toby over on Youtube Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my...2024-07-0437 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney10 mistakes wedding venues are makingToday I am addressing the 10 mistakes wedding venues are making and how to fix them. Whether you work in a venue, own a venue or are working as a wedding pro, this episode is for you. I cover a wide range of topics from pricing to show rounds and everything in between.Want a training session for your venue team? Get in touch.Time Stamps:Not being transparent on pricing (00:00:00) Becca discusses the importance of transparent pricing on venue websites and the impact on couples' decision-making.Hidden costs (00:02:40) Becca emphasizes the ne...2024-06-2035 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyAutomation, tech and entrepreneurship with Cherie YangIn today's episode I am chatting with founder of Visualist Cherie Yang. We talk through how she founded Visualist, where she sees technology fitting in with our wedding planning couples and how automation can improve your customer service. If you want to be forward thinking in your wedding business and keeping on top of trends in technology, this episode is well worth a listen.Find Visualist on InstagramWant to try Visualist for yourself? Use the code BECCA to get a one month free trial and $300 worth of credit to test out the...2024-06-1342 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyBringing humour into your wedding business with Beth ShermanToday I'm chatting with Emmy Award winning comedian turned wedding speech writer Beth Sherman. She shares her personal story of getting into comedy, her tips on how as pros and venues we can improve our guests experiences of giving a speech and her insight into how we can all bring more personality and humour into our businesses.Click to find out more about BethConnect with Beth on LinkedinFind out more about Authentically Funny Speeches.Time Stamps:Comedy Writing and Stand-Up (00:00:00) Beth shares her background in comedy writing a...2024-06-0644 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyLet's make contracts and accounting fun with Braden DrakeToday I'm chatting with Braden Drake, founder of Not Your Average Law Firm. He takes two typically dry subjects - finance and law and makes them a whole lot more fun. We discuss the importance of understanding legal and financial matters for wedding business owners. Braden talks about hiring practices, the necessity of comprehensive contracts, and the significance of separating personal and business finances. Find Braden on InstagramCheck out his podcastJoin the FB groupTime Stamps:(0:00:00) Hiring and managing employees, freeing up time for business growth.2024-05-3029 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyCorporate jobs, family life and wedding photography with Kevin LinesToday I am chatting with one of my founding Wedding Pro members Kevin Lines. What I love about Kevin is the way he keeps his work life varied with a mix of corporate work and wedding photography. He has a 'family first' mindset whilst also striving to bring in more income - it's a great conversation.Visit Kevins WebsiteFollow Kevin on InstagramJoin the Wedding Pro Members LoungeTime Stamps:The journey to photography (00:00:00) Kevin discusses the importance of family and his background in photography, leading up to h...2024-05-2338 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyHow to make your wedding clients feel special with Nadine BozemanEver wonder how to make your wedding clients feel special? In a recent 2024 study by Wedding Dates they found that 74% of couples responded to say they felt like a number and not made to feel special by their wedding suppliers. In today's episode I am talking to founder of 'Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress' Nadine Bozeman about how we can ensure we give out clients the best experience so they feel seen and special every single time.Follow Nadine on InstagramGrab Nadine's private podcast resource.Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's...2024-05-1646 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyThe power of word of mouth marketing - with Kevin DennisThe power of word of mouth networking is something I talk about frequently and in today's episode I talk to Kevin Dennis about how he has used it to build his own wedding business. From networking meetings to wedding days, Kevin builds connections everywhere, and his business has benefited as a result.Kevin Dennis is the editor of Wedding IQ and the owner of Fantasy Sound Event Services.Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my...2024-05-0943 minSecrets of a Bridal SeamstressSecrets of a Bridal SeamstressDealing with Copycats, Competition and The Good and Bad of Working in the Wedding Industry with Becca PountneyBecca Pountney, a London based Wedding Pros Mentor joins the Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress Podcast to talk all about the not so glamorous side of working in the wedding industry - from clients to peers. Becca is a consultant for wedding pros, and loves working with people in the beginning of their journey. Becca believes and teaches that life is not all about working yourself into the ground. She is all about balance – working hard doing something that you love alongside making memories and spending time with the people you love.  In this episode: ...2024-05-0750 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyNetworking, Education and taking care of you - with Amber AndersonToday I'm chatting with former Wedding Planner and current owner of the Refine Collective Amber Anderson. She shares her own story of starting a Wedding Planning Business and shares insights and learning's from along the way. Amber also shares her story of a recent health crisis and what it's taught her about life and business.Visit Refine for Wedding PlannersFind Amber on InstagramWant to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my free Wedding...2024-04-1838 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyIs your Wedding Business on TikTok - with Emily RochotteToday I'm chatting with social media manager and content creator Emily Rochotte! We talk all things content, and dive deep into why it's time for your wedding business to be on TikTok. We also talk about outsourcing work to others and the recent evolution of social media in the wedding industry.Grab a copy of Emily's outsourcing checklist here.Website: https://emilyrochotte.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyrochotte/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@emilyrochotteWant to get further training from Emily? Join the Wedding Pro Members lounge now to a...2024-04-1139 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyStepping out of your comfort zone with Bernadette ChapmanToday I'm chatting with Bernadette Chapman. Having spent 21 years in the wedding industry and being the sole founder of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners, recently Bernadette has made some big business decisions. We dive deep into how she has stepped away from the career she loves, the state of the wedding industry in 2024 and how we can all strive to be better at the business of weddings.Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my free Wedding...2024-04-0446 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyPreparing your Wedding Business for the futureToday I am sharing my top tips for preparing your wedding business for the future. There will likely come a time when you need to outsource your tasks or grow a team, so today I am sharing my top tips to ensure your wedding business or venue is ready to take that leap.In today's episode I mention:The Wedding Pro Business Builder courseThe Wedding Pro AgencyScribe pluginEnjiStep 1: Brand Guide (00:00:57) Creating a comprehensive brand guide including logo, color codes, fonts, and brand voice.2024-03-2832 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWhat's frustrating your wedding couples with Ciara CrossanToday I am chatting with founder of Wedding Dates and Wed Pro Ciara Crossan. Earlier this year Wedding Dates released their 2024 Wedding Industry Report and it was a great read. They surveyed over 1000 couples to find out more about the wedding planning landscape and discovered what frustrates them the most.In this episode I find out more about Ciara's journey and we digest the latest findings and how you can use that data in your own wedding business / venue.Download the 2024 UK Wedding ReportDownload the 2024 Ireland Wedding ReportFind out...2024-03-1445 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyUnleashing Your Wedding Business Potential - with Lauren SmyToday I'm chatting with Wedding Cake creator and business mentor - Lauren Smy. We talk about her journey to wedding business success and the advice she has for cake makers and new wedding business owners. Lauren also shares her own personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD, and how that has impacted her business.Find out more about Lauren's cake coachingFind out more about Lauren's ADHD coachingTime Stamps:Pricing (00:00:00) Lauren discusses the common mistake of not charging enough to cover the cost of running a business, including time and m...2024-02-2929 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyBeing unapologetically you - celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast!In this special 100th episode, the tables are turning and I'm being interviewed by Hannah Rose about the highs and lows of the last decade.I share my journey from television to wedding videography and then to marketing, highlighting the challenges and successes along the way. We discuss the inception of the podcast, memorable guests, and there's even some surprise messages too.Thanks for being part of this journey - here's to the next 100 episodes!Time Stamps:Be Yourself (00:00:00) Becca emphasizes the importance of being authentic and confident in marketing.2024-02-2240 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyHow to handle tricky wedding client relationships with Jen TrotterToday I am chatting to Bridal Makeup artist and conflict resolution expert Jen Trotter. We talk though her story from solo makeup artist to building a team as Lip Service Makeup and she shares her expect tips on handling tricky wedding clients. Jen advises on handling client frustrations, avoiding defensiveness, and using empathetic phrases. She also cautions against over-apologising and discounting services. It's a great episode with so many practical tips and pieces of advice.Find out more about Jen TrotterTime Stamps:Building a Bridal Beauty Team (00:00:00) Starting a bridal b...2024-02-1549 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyHow do we define Success and Fulfillment in the Wedding Industry?Today I'm chatting with Ben Chernivsky, a wedding photographer and founder of Gifyyy, a portable photo booth company. Ben shares his journey from disinterest in weddings to becoming a successful wedding photographer and entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges of work-life balance, his midlife awakening, and the importance of living authentically. Ben reflects on his work addiction, and his decision to prioritize family.Today we go deep into many subjects that some of you may find difficult, so please take care whilst listening.Find out more about GifyyyFollow Ben on Instagram...2024-02-0145 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWhy Budget-Savvy Doesn't Mean Cheap with Jessica BishopToday I'm chatting with Jessica Bishop, the founder of The Budget Savvy Bride, about the importance of price transparency in the wedding industry and why budget-savvy doesn't mean cheap. We dispel the myths associated with budget weddings and chat about the benefits of vendors being transparent with their pricing to avoid misunderstandings with potential clients. We talk about the value of sharing expertise, networking, and considering free marketing opportunities to reach the right audience.Find out more about the Budget Savvy BrideListen to the Bouquet Toss PodcastWant to meet other likeminded...2024-01-2536 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyBreaking down the stereotypes of second time weddings with Catherine RammToday I'm chatting with Catherine Ramm, owner of Dorset Dried Flowers, as she discusses her personal experiences as a second-time bride. We delve into the importance of inclusivity and empathy within the industry, particularly for second-time brides and older couples.Catherine shares anecdotes from her own wedding, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges she faced, and we discuss how these experiences can inform and help wedding pros offer a better solution.Find out more about Catherine here:https://www.dorsetdriedflowers.co.uk/Follow Catherine on InstagramTime stamps:2024-01-0433 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyLessons learnt from 10 years as a wedding photographer - with Sam GavinsToday I'm chatting with one of my wedding pro members - Sam Gavins. Sam has been a wedding photographer for the last ten years, and today we dive deep into her story. We discuss Sam's journey from nursing to photography, her initial struggles with the business aspect of the industry, and how the Wedding Pro Members Club helped her overcome these challenges. Sam also shares her experiences in getting on recommended supplier lists and building relationships with wedding event coordinators. Listen to hear more about Sam and the lessons learnt from 10 years as a wedding photographer.Find...2023-12-2124 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyNavigating your wedding business niche with Jenae CartwrightToday I'm chatting with Jenae Cartwright of Cake and Crumble about navigating your wedding business niche.When Jenae's daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease she started on a mission to find delicious treats that were safe for her to eat. In 2016 she launched a gluten free only bakery 'Cake and Crumble'. In this episode we talk about how to own your niche and hear how Jenae has done exactly that.The Cost of Being an Entrepreneur (00:00:00) Discussion on the hidden costs of being an entrepreneur, including the impact on personal life and mental h...2023-12-1437 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyShould I have pricing on my wedding business website?It's the question I get asked the most - 'Should I have pricing on my wedding business website?'Today I am going to be tackling that question head on as I share my thoughts on the subject, ideas for displaying pricing and where you should be putting your pricing! Want help planning your own pricing strategy? Get in touch about working together 1-1: becca@beccapountney.comWant to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join...2023-12-0729 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyBoosting confidence one bride at a time with Holly CarterToday I'm chatting with Bridal Hair and Makeup artist Holly Carter of Carter Hair and Makeup. Today we talk about her business journey, how she instils confidence into her clients and the importance of outsourcing in your wedding business.Find Holly on InstagramTime stamps:The journey into special effects makeup (00:01:57) Holly shares how she became interested in special effects makeup and her fascination with creating cuts and bruises.Training in special effects makeup (00:03:24) Holly talks about her training in special effects makeup and her experience with learning the artistic side of...2023-11-3034 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyIs it time for a wedding business rebrand? With Katie LakeIn today's episode I am chatting with branding and web designer Katie Lake of Studio Lago design.We talk about how to know when your wedding business needs a rebrand and the importance of having a website that reflects your work and speaks directly to your ideal customer.Ask yourself during this episode - is it time for a wedding business rebrand?Follow Studio Lago on Instagram.The importance of reassessing your business (00:00:00) Katie discusses the need to reassess your business and realign your values and brand if necessary.I...2023-11-2333 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyLessons learnt at Wedding MBA!This year I flew out to Vegas for Wedding MBA 2023 and it was a blast! I caught up with my American educator friends, investigated new technology for all of you and met many new friends along the way. With 5800 delegates and SO much great education to choose from, Wedding MBA is one of the biggest wedding industry conferences in the world.During this years event I caught up with the speakers, exhibitors and attendees to find out what they had been learning so I could share it with all of you!Next years Wedding MBA...2023-11-1625 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyOvercoming self sabotage in your wedding business with Camilla J CollinsDo you struggle with being visible in your business? Whenever I speak on visibility - people always say they don't feel confident to put themselves forward and I want to help you change that feeling. Today I'm chatting to makeup artist and confidence coach Camilla J Collins about overcoming self sabotage in your wedding business.We discuss everything from putting your face on social media to stopping comparisonitus.Want to find out more about Camilla?Watch her overcoming self sabotage masterclassRead the book Ready to be more visible...2023-10-2643 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyLessons learnt from the Wedding Business RetreatLast week we ran our annual wedding business retreat. It was an amazing week, and importantly there were lots of learnings that I wanted to share with you. This weeks episode covers a wide variety of topics from customer service to listening to your business instincts.Join me as I share with you all of the lessons learnt from this years wedding business retreat.Want to be part of an amazing wedding business community to support your business as it grows? Take a look at my Wedding Pro Members Lounge.Want to meet...2023-10-1921 minWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyShould your wedding business be on TikTok with Meagan CulkinToday I'm chatting with Maegan Culkin about all things Tik Tok! Why should you be paying attention to it and should your wedding be on TikTok in the first place?We talk about what couples are looking for and how you can master the platform without ever having to dance.Here's a link to all the resources mentioned in the episodeGet more training from MeaganFind out more about the Wedding Pro Members Lounge.Time stamps:The Power of TikTok [00:00:00] Meagan discusses the benefits of using T...2023-10-1237 min