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Unlocked113. 10 Tips to Build a Thriving Business with Faye Cornhill | Challenge Your Beliefs & Unlock Success113. 10 Tips to Build a Thriving Business with Faye Cornhill | Challenge Your Beliefs & Unlock Success In this episode, Faye Cornhill shares powerful tips to help you grow with confidence, attract high-paying clients, and challenge the beliefs that may be holding you back. Whether you're a solopreneur, wedding business owner, or creative entrepreneur, these mindset shifts and business strategies will help you overcome fear, redefine success, and take your business to the next level. Don't let self-doubt stop you—embrace your potential and start thriving today!Connect with Faye at:www.fayecornhillcoaching.co...2025-04-0255 min
Photographers Keeping it RealEPISODE 34 - SET FOR SUCCESS SUMMIT AND CHEESE WITH MICAELA KARINAEPISODE 34 - SET FOR SUCCESS SUMMIT AND CHEESE WITH MICAELA KARINAThe summit is a free to attend online event for photographers over 3 days between the 10th and the 12th of February 2025 with 18 industry leading speakers, including the likes of Sam Hurd, Corey Potter, Melissa Love, Lisa Devlin, Faye Cornhill, Adam Lowndes, Anna Pumer and many many more covering everything from SEO, workflows, websites, social media, marketing, making iPhone films and even money and avoiding burnout. All designed to improve your businessRegister here (affiliate link) - https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2...2025-02-0450 min
WEDDING MAYHEM!!I Can’t Do This Anymore!: How Faye Risked It All for Her DreamFaye CornhillWebsite: https://www.fayecornhillcoaching.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fayecornhillFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FayeCornhillCoachingSupport the showContact us: https://www.weddingmayhem.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingmayhempodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553179314701Email: hello@weddingmayhem.co.ukOur Wedding BoutiqueWebsite: https://www.lovemedobrides.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemedobridesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovemedobrides---------Meet The Hosts of the Wedding Mayhem Podcast.2025-01-231h 05
Grow Your Photography Business Podcast123: Faye Cornhill - The 4 Business Pillars Of Success & How To Plan For GrowthFaye Cornhill is a business coach to the wedding industry. With her signature mix of positivity, motivation and common sense, she specialises in helping aspirational business owners follow their dreams of making it in the world of weddings. Faye's career as a business coach follows a decade of hands-on experience as one of the UK's leading fine art wedding photographers. Today, as well as working one-to-one with many of the wedding industry's movers and shakers, Faye also runs The Wedding Business Club. This private members club has become a thriving community of wedding professionals from all across the globe...2024-07-0539 min
The Wedding Business PodcastWhat Does Being Inclusive in the Wedding Industry Mean In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Jodie Barden, the powerhouse behind Ella Bella Weddings and Events, to dive deep into the topic of inclusivity in the wedding industry. Jodie, who’s known for her flair as an alternative wedding planner, really drives home the importance of making sure all couples feel seen and celebrated. She’s all about creating spaces that are not just accessible but genuinely welcoming to everyone. Jodie gets into the nitty-gritty of why using inclusive language matters so much and how to steer clear of tokenism. She also...2024-06-1732 min
The Wedding Business PodcastHow to Manage Overwhelm in your Wedding BusinessIn this episode, I speak to wedding MC and DJ Alan Marshall about overwhelm and how we can avoid it. In the world of weddings, where the expectation of perfection often looms large, legendary DJ Alan Marshall offers a breath of fresh air. With a career spanning over four decades, Alan has become a wellspring of wisdom in the wedding industry. His career began with humble origins, spinnin’ records for his grandmother's friends, and evolved into a reputable profession as a DJ, master of ceremonies, and independent celebrant. His story is a testament to the id...2024-06-1043 min
The Wedding Business PodcastThe Journey of Rebranding In this episode I speak to club member and pianist Hannah Mitchell-Harrison about her journey to rebranding her business. Music and matrimony have one thing in common: they both signify the beginning of lifelong harmonies. Today, we have Hannah Mitchell-Harrison, a classically trained pianist whose entrepreneurial spirit has composed a new symphony in the wedding business landscape. Hannah's story begins with the gentle tap of piano keys and evolves into a strategic enterprise. Her creation, the HMH Piano Collective, has become the heartbeat of countless weddings, providing a s...2024-06-0330 min
The Wedding Business PodcastHow to Create Behind the Scenes Footage for Social Media In this episode, wedding industry VA Rhian Beavis shares some amazing tips for creating easy and effective behind the scenes social media footage. Are you a wedding entrepreneur looking to transform your business and elevate your digital presence? Former bridal seamstress Rhian Beavis faced the challenges of the pandemic head-on, sparking her entrepreneurial spirit and leading to the creation of Virtually Rhian, a virtual assistant service for wedding professionals. Rhian discussed the strategies that can help you connect with potential clients in a way that's truly real, fos...2024-05-2735 min
The Wedding Business PodcastComing back stronger - Lessons from BurnoutThis episode features club member and wedding photographer Hannah Brooke. In it she tells us her story of reaching burnout in her business and how she was able to re-ignite the energy to build a stronger business. Join me in welcoming Hannah Brooke as she shares her transformational journey from HR to becoming a renowned Wedding Photographer, finding her passion amidst adversity and challenging industry stereotypes. Discover how she applied the BROOKE method to navigate through the tumultuous times of COVID-19, turning challenges into opportunities and preventing burnout. We discuss the significance of setting Boundaries (B...2024-05-2041 min
The Wedding Business PodcastStarting a Wedding Business at the age of 58 In this episode I speak to Chris Fowler who started her business at the age of 58. She talks to me about why it was the perfect time for her to go self employed and why she thinks it's never too late to start. Join me in this paws-itively amazing episode of The Wedding Business Podcast! Today, we have Chris Fowler who turned her love for dogs into a successful business as a dog chaperone at weddings. From starting her business at the age of 58 to doubling his bookings year on year, Chris s...2024-05-1332 min
The Wedding Business PodcastGrowing a Wedding Business in the Face of Adversity In this episode I speak to wedding cake designer, Jasmine Aboagye from Little Cake Garden. We talk about growing a business when the odds are stacked against you and how, even when it seems as though all was lost, she found a way to strive for success. Starting a new adventure can be scary, but for Jasmine, it turned into a joyful blend of her past and present. Jasmine Aboagye is a former psychology teacher turned wedding cake maestro, who has carved a niche for herself in the bustling lanes of Ea...2024-05-0624 min
The Wedding Business PodcastRUNNING A PURPOSE LED BUSINESSThis episode features wedding planner Tutu, the founder and lead planner of Prime Violet Events. In this episode we talk about building and growing a purpose lead business. Tutu shares her insights into her faith and why purpose is so key to running her business. It’s been enjoyable speaking with Tutu, the Founder and Lead Event Planner of Prime Violet Events that specializes in guiding couples to bring Purpose and Vision to their Big Day in a way that suits them in another enlightening episode of Wedding Business Podcast where she dives deep into th...2024-04-2933 min
The Wedding Business PodcastDoes patience + consistency = results?In this episode I speak to club member, Esme Ford AKA The Honey Seeker to discuss the realities of slow growth in our industry. We break down the popular belief that growing a wedding business is a 'quick' or 'easy' win and discuss the reality around patience and consistency. It’s been a pleasure to have a chat with Esme Ford, a wedding and event florist and a flower preservation specialist from Bruton England in today’s episode of Wedding Business Podcast, where she shares her inspiring journey from theology to thriving in the British wedding indu...2024-04-2249 min
The Wedding Business PodcastHow to Start a Wedding Business with No MoneyThis episode features wedding stylist Lucy Nott from Oak and Opal weddings. We discuss how she started her business on a very low budget and share ideas for making moves in the industry with little or no money. I'm thrilled to share airwaves with Lucy Nott from Oak Opal, in this episode of Wedding Business Podcast,as she shares her journey building a successful wedding planning and design business from the ground up! Lucy's story begins with a leap from the structured world of fundraising to the unpredictable yet fulfilling realm of...2024-04-1533 min
The Wedding Business PodcastHow to Crack the Social Media CodeThis episode features cake maker Abigail Amankwa and we have an open discussion about what is currently working right now in the world of social media. I had the privilege of sitting down with Abigail Amankwa, a wedding cake designer whose journey is as sweet and intricate as the cakes she crafts, in this episode of Wedding Business Podcast! I was hooked as Abigail shared how, at 19, she chose baking over college, sharing her childhood obsession with cooking shows like "Ace of Cakes" and "Ready Steady Cook with Ainsley Harriott." What st...2024-04-0853 min
The Wedding Business PodcastDoes a Strong Mindset = a Strong Business?This episode features wedding photographer Nicola Dawson and is a discussion around the link between a strong mindset and the knock on effect on your business. It’s such a pleasure chatting with Nicola Dawson, a valued member of my community and a thriving wedding photographer, in this episode of Wedding Business Podcast! It all started back in 2017 when she made the decision to leave her job as a police officer and pursue her passion for photography. Reflecting on her first wedding shoot, she felt a blend of excitement and nerves. But as soon as sh...2024-04-0142 min
Sugar Plum Bakes Wedding Business PodcastOvercoming your Limiting Beliefs & Finding Courage to Do the Things That Scare You with Faye Cornhill, Wedding Photographer, Business Coach and Founder of the Wedding Business ClubWelcome to episode 11 of Season 2 of the Sugar Plum Bakes Wedding Business Podcast, this is the penultimate episode of the season! And on this episode, my guest is the powerhouse that is the fabulous Faye Cornhill. If you are in the UK wedding industry, you will probably know of her already as she is such a well known figure and inspiration to the wedding creative community. But for those who aren’t familiar with her, Faye is a wedding photographer, a business coach, she is the founder of the Wedding Business Club and the author of ‘I Do’. This podcas...2022-12-0240 min
The Art of Online BusinessHow She Runs a Wedding Membership With Just 3% Churn, with Faye CornhillWhen I see people that are doing extraordinary things in their business, whether it’s a membership, coaching program, or course, I want to bring them to you. This is so that we can unpack what they are doing that’s working so you can take some tips and apply them to your business. Cut your lead gen costs in HALF with my $37 mini-course–NOW only $17!Visit The Art of Online Business website for Facebook Ads help In this episode of Art of Online Business I sat down with Faye Cornhill...2022-11-231h 00
The Wedding Business PodcastRunning a business with soul and connecting to your spirituality with Janie WolversonBefore we dive into this episode, I HAVE AN INVITATION FOR YOU… NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY BOOTCAMP! 3rd-7th October 2022 - Online workshop - 12pm In this week-long session, we’re learning my repeatable system which has helped over 8000 wedding business owners land their dream clients, who are ready to book AND pay your premium prices (even during a time of economic uncertainty!). Click here to reserve your FREE SPACE! And check out my Instagram to keep an eye out for more of these oppor...2022-10-0342 min
The Wedding Business PodcastWhy Instagram shouldn't be your entire marketing strategy (and what should be!)Good morning and welcome to this week's episode. In this session, I am giving you the wake-up call YOU need. You do not own your Instagram account, say it with me now guys... Now, we all know how fantastic Instagram can be. But I am here to tell you, that you need to evaluate your investment in the platform, and most importantly your return from it. Is it your main source of enquiry? If the answer is no, then you need to listen to this podcast. In this episode, I am also teaching yo...2022-09-2647 min
The Wedding Business PodcastHow to encourage body positivity in the wedding industry with Sally JacksonBefore we get into today's episode, I have a very exciting invitation for you to join my FREE MASTERCLASS! In these sessions, I will teach you The 4 Pillars to a Fully Booked Wedding Business, alongside sharing my tips and tricks in the world of marketing and social media. SAVE YOUR SPACE FOR THE MASTERCLASS NOW. TW: in this episode, we talk about weight and body confidence In today’s episode, I speak with Wedding Business Club member Sally Jackson about all things bridal confidence and positivity. Coming from a senior role in healthcare and...2022-09-1943 min
The Wedding Business PodcastHow to keep your wedding business afloat during economic uncertaintyIn today's episode, I asked YOU a question… ‘What is the biggest threat to your wedding business?’ Now, this is not an easy question by any means, but it does hold an abundance of importance for not only your business- but the wedding industry as a whole. In this episode, I'm running you through my to-do list for beating this period of economic uncertainty and how you can use this period as a time to find those desired enquiries and better your wedding business. Need more on this topic? JOIN MY F...2022-09-1438 min
The Wedding Business Podcast50. How to Deal with Conflict in your wedding Business with Grania O'BrienToday I am joined by the wonderful Grania O’Brien, a letterpress, stationery and calligraphy genius. After spending over ten years in a market research career, Grania began to find that, ’her creative itches… were no longer being scratched’. This is where Ink & Paper, a luxury letterpress brand, was born. In this episode, Grania shares how she made her way into the wedding industry, how she copes with 2022 as a year of catch up and how she deals with the terrifying, yet almost unavoidable, subject of conflict. Whether you are overcommitting to keep the books afloat or...2022-09-0542 min
The Wedding Business PodcastHow to Deal with Conflict in your wedding Business with Grania O'BrienToday I am joined by the wonderful Grania O’Brien, a letterpress, stationery and calligraphy genius. After spending over ten years in a market research career, Grania began to find that, ’her creative itches… were no longer being scratched’. This is where Ink & Paper, a luxury letterpress brand, was born. In this episode, Grania shares how she made her way into the wedding industry, how she copes with 2022 as a year of catch up and how she deals with the terrifying, yet almost unavoidable, subject of conflict. Whether you are overcommitting to keep the books afloat or...2022-09-0542 min
The Wedding Business PodcastWelcome to Season 5A big hello, and a warm welcome to the new season of The Wedding Business Podcast! I am beyond excited to be back and I am so looking forward to chatting about all things business and the wedding industry once again. We’re kicking off this 5th season by talking about the many hangover weddings that are still in play, climbing Kilimanjaro and even taking enquiries for 2026-2027 (crazy... right?). Alongside this, we also touch on the current state of the wedding industry in its busiest months and the normality that we hope is to come from the...2022-08-2915 min
The Wedding Business Podcast48. Season 4 FinaleI can barely believe it but here we are at the end of Season 4 of The Wedding Business podcast - thank you to everyone for listening and sharing this season! We have such a wealth of talent in the club and I’m eternally proud of our members and it's been a real privilege to share a platform with them. Today I wanted to talk about the opportunity that 2022 presents to us and take a moment to reflect, because after 2 terrible years, weddings are back, and they are booming. There’s never been a better time t...2022-02-2115 min
The Wedding Business Podcast47. Starting a Wedding Business in your 40s, with Deborah SkorupskiToday I’m joined by the wonderful, joyful, Deborah from Bamboo Dreams Photography. Despite being all the way in Florida, Deborah is a very active and present member of The Wedding Business Club. Having grown up around passionate photographers Deborah’s love for photography stayed with her through school and into adulthood, and now after 25 years working as a Litigation Attorney, she is transitioning to be a full-time Wedding Photographer. In this episode, Deborah and I discuss the ways in which having a prior career helps you launch a business as well as some of the ch...2022-02-1445 min
The Wedding Business Podcast46.How to Charge Your Worth with Stationery & Brand Designer Freya Deabill.mp4Today I am joined by the fantastic branding and luxury wedding stationery designer, Freya Deabil to chat about how to charge your worth - even if you’re just starting out in the industry. Now, I’ve talked about this before, I’ve done webinars on this subject, but it’s a really important discussion because until we recognise our worth, and our pricing reflects it, you’ll never feel appreciated and valued in your business. Pricing your work and understanding the value you bring to your couples is a process that all wedding business owners go th...2022-02-0734 min
The Wedding Business Podcast45. Doors are open to The Wedding Business Club. Here’s why you should joinWelcome back to the podcast! I have a slightly different episode planned for you today as it’s a big week in my world, and that is because the doors to The Wedding Business Club are now open, which means right now, you can come and join us inside the club! So in this episode, I want to tell you a bit more about the club, why I started it, what we do, and why The Wedding Business Club could be the thing that helps move your business forward in 2022. Now, there are no hard sal...2022-01-3117 min
The Wedding Business Podcast44. How to be resilient in life & business when things go wrong with cake designer, Anna LewisJoining me today is the brilliant and talented Anna Lewis who, after 20 years in a successful marketing career, took the leap to follow her love for weddings and baking to launch her business - creating stunning luxury cakes for weddings and special occasions. When the Pandemic hit in 2020, Anna used the downtime to hone her craft making a dummy a cake every single day and getting really focused on building her online presence. In the year that followed Anna and her family sadly suffered multiple losses and she found herself in a really difficult place. ...2022-01-2432 min
The Wedding Business Podcast43. Starting a Wedding Business During a Pandemic with Paula Heron PhillipsI’m so happy to be welcoming Paula Heron Phillips to the podcast this week, founder of Singing Waiters in the UK and France. If you’re a member of The Wedding Business Club you’ll know Paula as a joyful, supportive and fun member of our community, and her business reflects her unique personality perfectly. With 20 years of experience in event planning, Paula struck out on her own in 2019 finding incredible success in launching Singing Waiters in France where she plants professional singers at weddings and events who deliver surprise performances that really get the part...2022-01-1730 min
The Wedding Business Podcast42. The importance of running an authentic wedding business, with Joanna SouthwellI know the word ‘authentic’ gets overused, especially on social media and it starts to lose meaning. To me, being authentic means being true to yourself and being transparent, which my guest today is through and through. With Joanna Southwell, what you see is what you get and that truly is her superpower. Having started out in the industry over 7 years ago with her wedding boutique, Jo now runs multiple wedding businesses, mentoring bridal brands and founding the brilliant blog, The Wedding Hood. Joanna is a big believer that being yourself is the best way to...2022-01-1045 min
The Wedding Business Podcast41. The importance of strong relationships in the wedding industry with Harpist, Harriet FlatherA very warm welcome back to The Wedding Business podcast! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas break and are feeling ready for a prosperous 2022. Before we get into today's episode I have a very exciting invitation for you because The Wedding Business Bootcamp is back! This is a free 5-day Bootcamp for wedding business owners where you can learn my 4 step strategy that every wedding business should know so that you can stop the panic, stop the overwhelm and stop the sleepless nights. We kick things off on 24th Jan 2022, so if y...2022-01-0336 min
The Wedding Business Podcast40. Finding the right direction for your business with Wedding Florist, Kate SpicerWhen it comes to building your wedding business it’s so key to find what works for you. Finding the way of working that lights you up, knowing your dream clients, and knowing the direction you want to take can all add up to building a successful business. My guest today is the brilliant Kate Spicer, who has really nailed down the direction she wants to take for her business and having started out saying yes to every enquiry, she now knows having more time and space means her creativity can flourish and choosing to work...2021-12-2035 min
The Wedding Business Podcast39. Starting a business during a pandemic & how to focus on your wellbeing with Celebrant Meg SeniorToday I am delighted to be joined by club member and all-around fantastic human Meg Senior, whose work as a Celebrant delivers personal, meaningful, heartfelt ceremonies that illuminate every celebration. Craving a career change at the start of the Pandemic, Meg started out looking for “a happy job” and through some exploration landed on training to be an accredited Humanist Celebrant. I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing Meg at work and let me tell you, her energy and passion is truly infectious and I genuinely believe she was put on this planet to be a Celeb...2021-12-1348 min
The Wedding Business Podcast38.Being visible and dealing with imposter syndrome with wedding calligrapher & SEO expert Stacy WestheadToday I’m joined by Wedding Business Club member, Wedding Calligrapher and SEO Expert - Stacy Westhead. Having worked in digital marketing for many years Stacy took up calligraphy as a hobby to help create some time for herself outside of family life and to help her process her grief after losing her Dad. This transpired into a real passion and talent for the craft and lead her to launch her first business. In this episode, Stacy shares how she got started as a wedding calligrapher, how she deals with imposter syndrome, something we can all...2021-12-0636 min
The Wedding Business Podcast37. Welcome to Season 4Hello, and a very warm welcome back to The Wedding Business Podcast Season 4! I am so excited to be bringing you a fourth season of The Wedding Business Podcast with more even brilliant guests from our community who will be bringing their genius and sharing their knowledge and expertise. We’re going to be covering SEO, mindset, finding your niche, growing your business, looking after your mental wellbeing and much much more. So stay tuned for all of that, but first I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what 2021 has bought for our indu...2021-11-2918 min
The Wedding Business Podcast36. Season 3 FinaleIt seems like only 5 minutes ago I was recording the first episode of this podcast, and here we are at the finale of Season 3! We're going to have a break for the summer, so in the meantime, I wanted to take a moment to look back at this seasons’ brilliant club members who kindly came on the podcast to share their wisdom, advice and motivation for fellow wedding business owners. It’s been a challenging year for all of us and I’m often asked, what’s the one thing that made your business successful? But as we...2021-06-2815 min
The Wedding Business Podcast35. Juggling a wedding business and young children, with Wedding Photographer Becky HarleyJoining me today is wedding photographer, Mum, and much-valued member of The Wedding Business Club, Becky Harley. Now, if I had £1 for every time someone asked me, how on Earth do you juggle your wedding business, your coaching business, family, pets, and all the other things in life? I would be a very wealthy woman, and this is the focus of our conversation today. After falling pregnant with her first child in her first year of business, Becky has continued to build her successful wedding business alongside her young family. So today we’re going to ta...2021-06-2124 min
The Wedding Business Podcast34. How to pivot your wedding business with wedding planner Andri BensonToday I am speaking with Wedding Planner, Celebrant, and Illustrator Andri Benson, all about how to pivot your wedding business. I know this has been a topic of huge interest to many of you over the last 18 months, so I was really keen to understand from Andri how to identify the gaps where you can diversify your income and find the extra offerings that complement your existing business. In this episode, Andri shares how knowing where your passion and knowledge lies can be key when looking for opportunities to pivot, how she has found a ba...2021-06-1445 min
The Authority ShowEp 036: How your book can grow your membership [ Mini Series] Last week I started talking to you about why a book funnel is key for growing your business. So if you haven’t yet listened to that episode, you’re going to want to start there. This week I’m continuing on that rant from the next angle, which is how your book can be extremely effective in growing your membership program. And if you don’t have a membership program yet, then that’s all the more reason you should give this episode a listen. A membership can become that next part of the journey fo...2021-06-1016 min
The Wedding Business Podcast33. Creating a business around your passion, with bridal wear designer Rose SavageRose Savage is an incredibly talented bridal designer creating bespoke dresses for modern, fun, sassy brides. Her passion for fabrics, fashion and big dresses started at a young age with her obsession for designing and making clothes setting her on the path to founding her own business in the wedding industry. For Rose, the process of making bridal wear is truly magical and in today’s episode she tells me more about the first wedding dress she ever made, how she taps into her creativity and how her love for the craft keeps her going, even...2021-06-0728 min
The Wedding Business Podcast32. How to break into the luxury wedding market, with wedding florist Liz Inigo JonesIn the wedding industry, we talk about “breaking into the luxury market” like it’s a destination to arrive at, but with everyone having their own definition of what luxury is, how do we get there, and how do we know when we’ve arrived? My guest today is the brilliant Liz Inigo Jones, founder of the award-winning luxury florists Blue Sky Flowers. With 20 years in the industry, Liz has a wealth of experience in building a luxury wedding business. In today’s episode, Liz shares what luxury means to her, and how creating a luxury produc...2021-05-3139 min
The Wedding Business Podcast31. How to create an exceptional customer experience with wedding Magician, Ricky LockeIn our industry creating an exceptional customer experience is key in connecting with our dream clients and building a successful wedding business. Today, my guest is the award-winning magician, Ricky Locke, who specialises in creating unique and unforgettable experiences for couples and wedding guests. Ricky really understands how to sell the experience he delivers to his couples, not just the service. In this episode, he shares so many practical tips to help create a positive first impression and how to build a rapport with our clients that achieves that memorable experience. So today, I’m...2021-05-2451 min
The Wedding Business Podcast30. The Wedding Business Club - Doors are Open (Plus Q&A)So far in this series, you’ve heard from some of the incredible members of The Wedding Business Club, but today I want to shed a little bit of light on who the club is for, what’s included in the membership and what you can expect from being apart of this special group. Firstly, let me say the doors to the club are now open! I typically get lots of questions when I open doors so I’ll be running through some of your questions today, and I also wanted to tell you a bit more...2021-05-1724 min
The Wedding Business Podcast29. How to schedule 30 days of social media in 30 minutesI know social media can be a contentious subject, and as business owners, we can get ourselves in a real tangle with it, and it quickly becomes overwhelming knowing what and when to post. So today I want to walk you through how you can schedule 30 days of social media posts, in 30 minutes. I have a simple framework to share, that will take away the panic and the overwhelm, and make the whole process a billion times easier for you. It’s not rocket science, and there’s no big secret to it, but by...2021-05-1045 min
The Wedding Business Podcast28. Starting a wedding blog, with Louise Baltruschat Hollis from Whimsical Wonderland WeddingsMy guest this week is the fantastic Louise Baltruschat from the wedding blog and directory Whimsical Wonderland Weddings. Louise has been running Whimsical Wonderland Weddings for 11 years, so she really was one of the first on the scene in the UK wedding blogging world, and was actually one of the first blogs to feature my work. I was so excited to hear her story of launching the blog and the amazing journey it’s been on in the last 11 years from a hobby to a full-time job. Whimsical Wonderland Weddings has become renowned for s...2021-05-0335 min
The Wedding Business Podcast27. Creating an authentic brand voice for your wedding business with copywriter, Rachel KitchenMy guest this week is the incredibly talented Rachel Kitchen, Copywriter and Wedding Poet - and if you’re thinking what on Earth is a wedding poet, then you’re in for a real treat today. Unable to land on a unique poem for her wedding Rachel began writing her own, which led her to launch her first business Veil and Verse, where she creates memorable, show-stopping words for a wedding day from speeches to vowels and personalised weddings favours. Through her authentic brand voice and really honing in on her messaging Rachel has been able t...2021-04-2631 min
The Wedding Business Podcast26. The importance of a powerful wedding brand with wedding stationery designer, Hannah StubbsAs a real stationery geek myself, I’m so excited to be joined today by the brilliant, Hannah Stubbs co-founder of Bonny and Clyde. After starting her career as a primary school teacher Hannah took the leap and teamed up with her graphic designer husband to launch Bonny and Clyde, creating beautiful timeless wedding stationery, creative branding and web design. In this episode, Hannah shares the importance she’s seen in having a powerful wedding brand, as well as some of the key branding mistakes that people can make when it comes to their wedding busi...2021-04-1944 min
The Wedding Business Podcast25. Season 3 Kick-Off. How to get your wedding business ready for post-lockdownA very warm welcome back to The Wedding Business Podcast! Since we wrapped up Season 2 back in November we’ve entered and exited another lockdown in the UK, and we now finally have a plan. The light is not only at the end of the tunnel, it’s shining bright. So I want to speak to you today about what you can do right now to get your wedding business ready to go post-lockdown. It’s been a long time since we were operating and running our businesses, and I know that can lead to some pro...2021-04-1224 min
Coaching Uncovered PodcastEpisode 20: Choosing your ideal coaching niche - with Wedding Business Coach Faye CornhillIn this episode, I got the chance to discuss with the amazing wedding business coach Faye Cornhill. She opens up about the struggles that the wedding industry faced during 2020. Faye explains especially how her community was affected and the wonderful motivation and positivity that she managed to give to everyone in order to get through this hard time. She also shares her journey from photography to being a photography teacher, then moving on to the coaching and lastly starting her own coaching business that she is so proud of.Faye emphasizes that focusing on your niche...2021-03-2541 min
The Authority ShowEp. 011: When's the right time to write your book? [Interview]So you have this great book idea, but you keep putting it off. Why? Let me guess… There’s not enough time... You don’t know where to start... Now is not the RIGHT time (2020 and all)... And the list goes on. I don’t care how many “reasons” you give me, I’m still going to give it to you straight — we both know they’re really just excuses. And the only thing excuses are good for is to help you up your procrastinat...2020-12-1753 min
The Wedding Business Podcast24. Season Two FinaleI can barely believe it but here we are at the end of Season Two of The Wedding Business podcast. So for this season finale, I wanted to take a look back on all of the fabulous guests and the topics we’ve covered, and to guide you back to some episodes you might have missed. As well as giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming up in season 3. Now, I have to admit, before launching my own podcast, I actually didn’t listen to podcasts myself - I know! However, I could see the impact...2020-11-0918 min
RE: The PodcastThe Lies Wedding Business Owners Tell Themselves (and How To Move Past Them!) with Faye CornhillThis week we're thrilled to have wedding business strategist and author Faye Cornhill on to talk about the lies that she often hears wedding business owners tell themselves, and, crucially, how to move past them. Mindset is a word that's co-opted far too often, so we loved delving a bit deeper with Faye and thinking about the narrative we're actually telling ourselves a lot of the time - and giving ourselves the arsenal to push back and ask "Actually, is that even true?" Faye's book, I Do, was launched this week, and is available to buy now. Y...2020-11-0557 min
The Wedding Business Podcast23. I Do, The BookWelcome back to The Wedding Business podcast, and today is a very special, very exciting episode because today, my book, I Do: How to say YES to running a successful and profitable wedding business is finally available! So, I wanted to use this episode to talk to you a bit more about my book - why I wanted to write about my experience of building a wedding business, and why I would love for you to read it. Regardless if you're at day one or twenty-five years into running your business, this book will help you...2020-11-0213 min
The Wedding Business Podcast22. The Mindset for Wedding BusinessMy guest today is the fantastic Sophie Tyler, founder and designer of ALT | A Lover’s Thread, an alternative bridal brand offering vintage re-design and bespoke embellishment services that tap into, and incorporates a couples love story. Launching your own business takes so much courage, trust and faith in yourself which can be really challenging. Now as you know, I believe mindset is everything when it comes to running a successful business, so today Sophie and I take a deep dive into the mindset and wellbeing work it takes to start a business and the impa...2020-10-2628 min
The Wedding Business Podcast21. My Secret to ProductivityI’m often asked how I juggle all the things I am doing. Like most people I’m spinning a lot plates by running a business and having a family. So if that's you too, and you’re thinking I don't even know where to begin, I hear you! Today I’m going to share with you my secrets to productivity, and specifically the one thing I do every week without fail that sets me up for the best week possible. I swear, without this system, I would be a hot mess by Monday lunchtime. With this...2020-10-1911 min
The Wedding Business Podcast20. Creating a Successful Wedding BusinessToday I am joined by the talented and much loved member of the Wedding Business Club, Charlotte Argyrou. Charlotte is a botanical illustrator who found her niche in the wedding industry creating beautiful illustrations of bridal bouquets. Charlotte might be my only guest who started out aged just 8 years old knowing she wanted to be a botanical illustrator from school age but was deterred by a careers counsellor and initially followed a corporate career. Lucky for us she found her way back to illustration and specifically into the wedding industry. In todays’ episode Charl...2020-10-1229 min
It’s A TRIBE Thing — Behind The Scenes of Successful Membership SitesThe Membership that Helps Wedding Business Owners Attract and Book Big Ticket ClientsWhen Faye Cornhill discovered that a career in media would involve years spent making no money, she worked for a series of totally unglamorous technology and logistics companies in sales. Along the way, she mastered the art of corporate selling and storytelling. Now, at The Wedding Business Club, Faye helps her fellow wedding business owners regularly attract and book big ticket wedding clients. She helps people embrace an abundant mindset, raise their rates without losing business, and get answers to all of their toughest questions. Today, Faye joins the podcast to talk about how storytelling...2020-10-0622 min
The Wedding Business Podcast19. Starting an Indian wedding planning businessJoining me this week is Wedding Business Club member and founder of Carriages Events, Meera Majithia. Meera has not only built a successful wedding planning business coordinating Indian & interfaith weddings, but has recently expanded the business to also include bridal coaching - providing an online community for brides to support them in their planning, and on top of that, also has a book in the pipeline set to be released this year! Meera shares with me what led her into the world of wedding planning, what she loves about her job, how she builds strong co...2020-10-0521 min
The Wedding Business Podcast18. Doing a SWOT Analysis for your Wedding BusinessThis week I have a laser focused and super practical episode for you on how you can run a SWOT analysis to uncover the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within your business. Now, if you’re thinking, Faye, a SWOT analysis sounds a bit stuffy, well I hear you. However, while the wedding industry is a creative place and far from the corporate world, we still need strategies and tools to build and grow our successful wedding business and anything that allows us to look inwards at our business to see what’s working and what’...2020-09-2811 min
The Wedding Business Podcast17. Keeping faith & channelling your cultureThis week on The Wedding Business podcast I am joined by a very special member of The Wedding Business Club, Felicity Abekah, the incredibly talented designer and founder of Felisiti Greis. Felicity is very much a natural creative who has loved art from a young age. Her passion for creating intricate and technical pieces led her to designing beautiful handcrafted wedding dresses which are intricately finished to perfection. Today, Felicity shares with me how her Ghanaian heritage has influenced her work and her entrepreneurial spirit and how she keeps the faith, even when the chips ar...2020-09-2127 min
The Wedding Business Podcast16. Navigating Covid-19 as a Wedding Business, with Nina BeerThe last few months have been incredibly tough for the wedding industry, from suppliers, to venues as well as all the couples who have sadly had to postpone their weddings due to the pandemic. My guest today is the incredible Nina Beer, founder of Occasion Queens, and one of the key voices in the plight for the wedding industry seeking government support and clarity with the campaign #whataboutweddings Nina chats to me about all that #whataboutweddings hopes to achieve and how we can all support our beloved industry, and as we start to move out o...2020-09-1423 min
The Wedding Business Podcast15. How to charge worth you’re worthAre you struggling to find the confidence to put your prices up? If you don’t believe you have the experience or skills to charge more then this is the episode for you, because recognising our worth and converting that into our pricing can be really tricky. 9 times out of 10 when we have a complicated relationship with what to charge it comes down to mindset and as you know mindset is everything - this is especially true when it comes to pricing. In this episode I am going to share some tips and techniques for how...2020-09-0734 min
The Wedding Business Podcast14. The importance of good copy for your wedding business, with Jen FerozeHello and welcome back to the Wedding Business Podcast! I am so excited to be back and to be kicking this second season off with a fabulous guest, Jen Feroze. Jen is a self-professed word nerd, helping wedding businesses pin down what makes them so brilliant and creating copy that connects them to their dream clients. It’s easy to overlook the importance of good copy and focus on making our website or social media look great, but by also creating memorable copy we have an opportunity to really stand out and show who we are...2020-08-3127 minThe Wedding Business Podcast13. Season one finale - Lessons and LearningsSo here we are at the final episode of Season 1! It feels like 2 minutes ago I sat down with my notebook to plan out the episodes and launch for this podcast. These 13 episodes have been jam packed with advice, information and support, so today I wanted to take the chance to recap on why I started the podcast and what I’ve learnt through this time. There’s been so many things that have been out of my control in this period, but I made the decision at the start of lockdown to go all in, on...2020-06-2220 minThe Wedding Business Podcast12. Gratitude meditationWelcome to the final meditation episode of series one! I am so pleased that so many of you have enjoyed these mediation episodes and have been able to take a few minutes out of the day to relax and to find a place of calm. In today’s mediation we are going to focus on gratitude. So find somewhere comfortable to sit and we’ll spend 10 minutes focusing on what we appreciate, and all we are grateful for. We will think about who, or what we are grateful for in life to set you up for th...2020-06-1509 minThe Wedding Business Podcast11. Building a wedding business with Elizabeth, founder of Hall & CoThis week it is my pleasure to be joined by Elizabeth, founder of Hall & Co Event Design to share her experience and insight on building a successful wedding business. Starting out doing-up furniture for fun Elizabeth began by renting out pieces out for events and could have never imagined that her hobby would grow into a full time business. Now, five years on, Hall & Co employ a team of people, and if you’ve seen their Instagram you’ll know while they work hard they also have a great time together creating bespoke and memorable events...2020-06-0825 minThe Wedding Business Podcast10. How to use Instagram to attract clientsAs a photographer I love using Instagram. It’s all about imagery so it hits the spot for me and while there are other social media platforms out there, Instagram is my favourite place to hang out and I know it is for lots of other people in the wedding industry too. But how do we use Instagram to grow our business and attract clients? Well, in this episode I am sharing my top tips for how to build an Instagram audience that not only interacts with you, but shows up, enquires about your business and...2020-06-0127 minThe Wedding Business Podcast9. 10 Minute Guided VisualisationWelcome back to The Wedding Business podcast. Today I have a mediation episode to share with you. It’s key as we build our successful businesses that we take the time to also work on our mindset, and take some time just for us in the day as well. Today we will do a short visualisation to relax and to set some affirmations to set us up for the day ahead in the best possible way. If you have enjoyed today's meditation, or any of the previous episodes please do leave a review as th...2020-05-2511 minThe Wedding Business Podcast8. Working in the wedding industry, with Vaani founder of Sugar Plum BakesIt’s a pleasure to be joined this week by Vaani, founder of Sugar Plum Bakes to share her insight and experience of working in the wedding industry. Vaani is a true artist, creating unforgettable bespoke wedding cakes inspired by nature, made with love and care. Vaani kindly shares how she made a career shift from chemical engineering to making cakes, saying yes to all work and requests to then niching down to wedding cakes finding a real passion for the buzz of being a part of a wedding day. As a member of...2020-05-1818 minThe Wedding Business Podcast7. The importance of knowing your ideal clientThe term ‘ideal client’ has become a bit of buzzword and you’ve probably heard people talk about how to ascertain your dream clients but before I help you identify them, I want you to understand why knowing who you want to speak to is such an important part of building your business. Getting to grips with your ideal client will play a huge part in building the success of your business. It will impact your content, your website, your social media, and it really is a foundational piece of your brand. You might find your ide...2020-05-1119 minThe Wedding Business Podcast6. 10 Minute MeditationAs you’ve heard over the last 5 weeks I truly believe that mindset is key to everything we do, for ourselves and for our business. Now putting this into practice, I’m very happy to be sharing with you my first meditation podcast episode. In this guided meditation we will take 10 minutes for ourselves to relax, and to find a bit of peace in the day. So find somewhere nice and comfy to sit and I will guide you through the session to leave you feeling full of energy and full of positivity. If...2020-05-0409 minThe Wedding Business Podcast5. Q&A with Faye. Your questions answeredLast week I invited you to email me all your questions about running a successful wedding business, so today I will be answering as many of your questions as I can in my first Q&A episode. We will have two more Q&A episodes in this first season of the podcast, so if you missed out this time, you will have more opportunities to pick my brain. Today I will be sharing some advice and tips if you’re just starting out in the wedding industry, how to prioritise your work and get organised for the wee...2020-04-2720 minThe Wedding Business Podcast4. How to run a successful wedding business during lockdownWhen I was planning these episodes several months back I didn't have this title in mind. However, things change and we have to evolve. Today I want to bring some motivation, and some ideas for moving yourself and your business forward in this challenging time. If you have followed me for a long time you will know I talk about mindset, a lot. Mindset is everything and I've always preached about this idea that you have a choice of how you respond to a situation. In this situation I am choosing not to st...2020-04-2016 minThe Wedding Business PodcastStarting your wedding business, with Nicola DawsonWelcome back to the Wedding Business Podcast. Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Nicola Dawson, wedding photographer and one of the first ever participants on my Booked in 90 Days group coaching programme. In the years since we first met, Nicola has achieved so much so quickly and grown her amazing business into something she really loves. Her passion for her work shines through in this episode. Today, Nicola is sharing with us how she started shooting weddings, some of her learnings so far, as well as some invaluable advice if you’re st...2020-04-1334 minThe Wedding Business PodcastHow to start your wedding businessThis week, in the first full episode of The Wedding Business podcast I’m excited to share with you some of my experiences from starting my wedding business. I’ll also let you in on some of the mistakes I made at the beginning and how you can easily avoid them. While running a wedding business is incredible, it's not always easy. So here are my five steps for how you can start your wedding business drawing on the experiences that have really moved my business forward. Here’s a recap of the five steps so you c...2020-04-0620 minThe Wedding Business Podcast1. Welcome to The Wedding Business podcastHello and a warm welcome to the very first episode of The Wedding Business podcast. I’m Faye Cornhill, wedding photographer, business and mindset coach and founder of The Wedding Business Club. Through coaching I help business owners reach their goals, and now, with this podcast I want to motivate, inspire and energise you to create wildly successful and profitable businesses. Each season I'm going to bring to you a variety of episodes. From practical information that will help you build your wedding business, to interviews with guests sharing their expertise, as well as sh...2020-03-3002 min
Shoot Edit Chat Repeat#38 Live panel event: We Are OneWe have a very special episode for you this week. This week’s show was recorded live in front of an audience at our ‘We Are One’ event in London on 19/01/19. We loved celebrating our first birthday with lots of you, and it was fantastic to get everyone together. We have not one brilliant guest for you this week, but 3! They have all been guests on the podcast before so we get straight into the juicy stuff and get some hugely helpful tips from them. First up was Melis...2019-01-291h 21
Shoot Edit Chat Repeat#28 Faye Cornhill: How to charge what you're worthThis week we chat to wedding photographer and coach to the wedding industry, Faye Cornhill. Faye is an expert on showing people how to price properly, we we talk to her all about the thorny issue of pricing and charging what you're worth. It's a really interesting chat which we know you're going to get so much out of. We talk about the following: - How should a brand new photographer on how they go about pricing their services? - Advice to photographers who are stru...2018-09-191h 08