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Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveManaging CatastropheHow do you manage catastrophe—in business and in life?In this episode, I share the story of being in Hawaii during a tsunami warning and how the same principles of preparation, calm decision-making, and adaptability apply to weddings and events. From natural disasters to last-minute client changes, the way we respond to chaos defines the outcome.✨ A must-listen for wedding pros, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn how to lead with clarity when the unexpected strikes.#WeddingPlanner #BusinessLeadership #CrisisManagement #AndreaEppolito
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Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveThe End of An Era - Special Thanks to Sean LowIn this heartfelt episode, Andrea Eppolito reflects on the end of Sean Low’s transformative coaching group, The Business of Being Creative. She shares how Sean changed the way she thinks, operates, and leads, crediting him as the most influential relationship she built through Engage!. His podcast lives on—still available with re-released episodes on Apple Podcasts. A must-listen for any creative ready to run their business like a business. https://www.thebusinessofbeingcreative.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-of-being-creative-with-sean-low/id1514505545
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2025-07-2108 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveThe Jeff Bezos Lauren Sanchez Wedding EffectJoin Andrea Eppolito as she reexamines Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s luxury wedding in Venice. Discover behind-the-scenes insights into top-tier local planners and event planning strategies, economic ripple effects, and the artisan jobs sustained by a €40M celebration. Learn how thoughtful giving, couture details—including Lauren’s custom lace Dolce & Gabbana gown—and strategic storytelling redefine luxury weddings. Tune in for expert commentary on impact, intention, and inspiration.
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2025-07-0218 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveThe Jeff Besoz Lauren Sanchez Wedding EffectJoin Andrea Eppolito as she reexamines Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s luxury wedding in Venice. Discover behind-the-scenes insights into top-tier local planners and event planning strategies, economic ripple effects, and the artisan jobs sustained by a €40M celebration. Learn how thoughtful giving, couture details—including Lauren’s custom lace Dolce & Gabbana gown—and strategic storytelling redefine luxury weddings. Tune in for expert commentary on impact, intention, and inspiration.
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2025-07-0118 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveThe Myth of Free Labor: What Makes You Worthy of MentorshipDescription:Everyone wants a mentor—but not everyone is mentorable. In this bold and unapologetic episode, Andrea Eppolito unpacks the viral quote by Leila Hormozi: “Everyone talks about finding a mentor. No one talks about making themselves worthy of mentoring.”From luxury weddings to building a multimillion-dollar brand, Andrea shares the hard truths about mentorship, including why offering to “work for free” isn’t the value-add people think it is—and why she charges for work experience. She breaks down the exact qualities she looks for in a mentee and what it really takes to earn the trust, tim...
2025-06-2415 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else Love10 Website Updates Every Luxury Wedding Pro Needs NowIn this episode, Andrea Eppolito shares the 10 essential updates every luxury wedding and event professional must make to their website in 2025. From mobile-first design and personality-driven bios to strategic SEO, elevated portfolio galleries, and curated inquiry experiences—this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you attract, engage, and book high-net-worth clients online. Whether you're a planner, designer, photographer, or venue, your website should feel as custom and couture as the events you create. Learn how to turn your site into a high-converting digital showroom that reflects the level of service and style you del...
2025-06-1713 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveGuess who's back - Welcome to 2025Welcome to 2025 and the new season of Andrea Eppolito's luxury wedding podcast. I do owe you an explaination about where I have been and what I have been doing, why I have been quiet, and what you can expect as we deep dive into the current state of the wedding industry.Let's do a quick recap and talk about the current landscape of luxury weddings and the businesses that produce them.
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2025-02-2619 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveHow to Deal with an Unpleasant VendorIn this episode, Andrea Eppolito tackles the delicate issue of dealing with difficult vendors in the wedding industry. Learn how to handle a vendor who brings negative energy to your planning process, why retaining the right to hire and fire partners is essential, and how to protect your client's experience above all else. Andrea shares her philosophy on maintaining a positive, ego-free environment to create unforgettable events.
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2024-09-2313 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveHow to Develop a Refined Eye for LuxuryIn this episode, Andrea Eppolito shares her expert advice for aspiring designers aiming to break into the luxury market. Discover how to hone your design sensibilities, immerse yourself in the world of luxury, and develop a refined eye for aesthetics. Learn the importance of craftsmanship, personal taste, and storytelling in creating extraordinary, high-end designs that resonate with discerning clients. Enroll in the Wedding Designer Masterclass: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/offers/uiGpA9Qc/checkout
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2024-09-1609 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LovePushed to Level Up with OSHA 30In this episode, Andrea Eppolito shares her experience of being asked to obtain OSHA 30 certification by a high-end venue, something she had never encountered in her 30 years as a wedding planner in Las Vegas. Discover why she chose to embrace this unexpected requirement as an opportunity for growth, what OSHA 30 certification entails, and how it ultimately made her a better partner to venues and clients alike.
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2024-09-0215 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveIs it better to be The Best or PopularIn this episode of Andrea Eppolito's Wedding Business Coaching podcast, we dive into the nuanced difference between being popular and being the best in the wedding planning industry. Join Andrea as she explores what it means to achieve mastery and excellence versus gaining widespread visibility and influence. Learn how the best wedding planners prioritize quality, innovation, and personalized service, while popular planners excel in engagement, branding, and broad appeal. Discover how finding the right balance between these two can elevate your business and attract your ideal clients. Whether you're aiming to be the best, the most popular, or both...
2024-06-1114 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveHow to Sell Against More Established Wedding PlannersToday, we tackle a common challenge faced by many emerging wedding planners: How to close sales when competing against much more established planners. Andrea shares proven strategies for winning over ideal clients even without an extensive portfolio. Discover the power of storytelling, leveraging unique value propositions, building a strong online presence, and networking effectively. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to refine your approach, this episode provides actionable advice to help you stand out and secure those dream clients.Have questions or need further advice on closing sales? Leave your comments below or reach out...
2024-06-0413 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveShifting from Weddings to Corporate Event Planning"Bridging the Gap: Transitioning from Social to Corporate Events," is tailored for wedding planners and social event coordinators looking to expand their portfolios into the corporate world.In this episode, Andrea shares her expert insights on adapting the skills honed in the wedding industry to meet the specific needs of corporate clients. Listeners will learn about the fundamental differences between social and corporate events, including client expectations, logistical demands, and the strategic planning involved. Andrea also provides actionable tips on diversifying service offerings, developing a corporate-friendly portfolio, and marketing strategies that resonate with business clients....
2024-04-2213 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveThe Design Process + The Wedding Designer MasterclassSIGN UP FOR THE WEDDING DESIGNER MASTERCLASSWhat is the process of design? How do you move from being a wedding planner to a designer? If art is a question, design is the answer! Let's talk about the process of design and where inspiration comes from. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/Are you a Wedding Professional? My book...
2023-11-2712 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveDo You Want to be a Speaker?Do you want to be an industry speaker? Here are my Top 5 Tips for emerging speakers:1. Understand WHY you are speaking.2. Know who you are speaking to.3. Know Your Topic In and Out! 4. Create compelling visuals. 5. Don’t be a distraction. TO LEARN MORE....Listen and check out the links below: MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: h...
2023-11-2210 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveA Wedding Planner Without a WeddingI'm a wedding planner without a wedding to plan. For the first time in 13+ years, I do not have an active wedding on the books. What does that say about me? About my business? About the future of the market and my work? Let's discuss. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book...
2023-11-0616 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveHigh-Value Styled Shoots for Wedding ProsMastering High-Value Styled Shoots: A Guide for Wedding Planners Welcome to Andrea Eppolito Events, your go-to source for wedding planning excellence! In this video, we're diving deep into the world of styled shoots and how wedding planners can produce high-value, jaw-dropping visuals that captivate clients and showcase your skills. 🌟 What You'll Learn in This Video 🌟 The Power of Styled Shoots: Discover why styled shoots are a secret weapon in a wedding planner's toolkit. Learn how they can elevate your portfolio, attract ideal clients, and establish your brand as a lead...
2023-10-1114 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveTeam Building for Wedding ProsWelcome to Andrea Eppolito Events, your trusted resource for all things wedding planning! In this video, we're delving into the art of team building for wedding planners. Building a cohesive team is vital for success in the fast-paced and dynamic world of wedding planning. 🌟 What You'll Learn in This Video 🌟 Building from the Top Down: We'll begin by exploring the concept of building a team from the top down. Learn how to assemble a board of directors or key decision-makers who can provide strategic guidance and support for your wedding planning business...
2023-10-0412 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveFinding Wedding Inspiration: From Couples to Couture, Interior Design to TravelWelcome to Andrea Eppolito events Wedding channel! In this video, we're diving into the world of wedding inspiration. I'm sharing my secrets on where I find the most captivating and innovative ideas that make weddings truly unforgettable. 👰 Couples as Muse: First, I'll reveal how the unique love stories of each couple I work with inspire fresh, personalized wedding concepts. The love, dreams, and personalities of the bride and groom are a wealth of creativity waiting to be tapped. 👗 Couture Fashion: Join me on a journey through the world of high fashion. I'll sho...
2023-09-2715 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveLeggings Aren't Pants Book AnnouncementWelcome back to Andrea Eppolito Events! Today, we're diving deep into a hot topic: "Leggings Aren't Pants". 🚫👖 Whether you agree or disagree, this discussion isn't just about leggings but the larger conversation about why dressing well matters. From first impressions to self-confidence, your attire can impact so many aspects of your life. ✨ Exciting News Alert! ✨ I am thrilled to announce the release of my NEW book titled "Leggings Aren't Pants", which delves even deeper into this topic, backed by research, personal anecdotes, and expert interviews. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the nuances of dressing with purpose, expressing...
2023-09-2512 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveShould wedding pros run ads as a part of their marketing mix?Should Wedding Pros Advertise? Is it safe to buy a listing on The Knot? Welcome to Andrea Eppolito's Wedding Business Insights channel! If you're a wedding professional looking to boost your bookings and grow your business, you're in the right place. In this video, we'll explore a crucial question: "Should Wedding Pros Advertise?" We'll dive deep into the world of marketing strategies for wedding businesses to help you make informed decisions.
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2023-09-0609 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWhat is a communication clauseMastering Communication Clauses in Wedding Business Contracts - Expert Guide Welcome to Andrea Eppolito's Wedding Planning and Business Coaching channel! If you're in the wedding industry or planning to start your own wedding business, you've come to the right place. In this video, we're diving deep into the critical topic of "Communication Clauses" in wedding business contracts, and how mastering them can save you time, money, and headaches. 🌟 What You'll Learn in This Video 🌟 Understanding the Importance: Discover why effective communication clauses are the backbone of successful wedding business contracts. Learn how they can protect your interests and ensure a seam...
2023-09-0410 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveShould Wedding Pros Discount Their Services"Should You Ask a Wedding Planner for a Discount? Expert Advice" Welcome to Andrea Eppolito's Wedding Business Consultant channel! Planning a wedding can be an exciting yet budget-conscious journey. In this video, we'll delve into the question many couples have: "Can you ask a wedding planner for a discount?" I'll provide expert insights to help you navigate this delicate topic and make the most of your wedding budget. 🌟 What You'll Learn in This Video 🌟 Whether It's Appropriate to Ask for a Discount Whether You Should Give Discounts to Clients 📋 Additional Resources 📋 LET’S GET SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreaeppo...
2023-08-3110 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWedding Planner Pricing - How much do wedding planners cost?"Demystifying Wedding Planner Pricing: What You Need to Know" Welcome to Andrea Eppolito's channel dedicated to celebrating life, luxury, and above all else, lovel! If you're newly engaged or in the midst of wedding planning, understanding wedding planner pricing is essential. If you are a wedding pro and need to understand pricing structures, this video will help you understand how you can price and why. We're going to demystify the world of wedding planner pricing, helping you make informed decisions and get the most value for your special day. 🌟 What You'll Discover in This Video 🌟 Types of Wedding Planner Servic...
2023-08-2816 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveGo Where You Are CelebratedGo where you are celebrated. This is a lesson that I am trying to teach my children and it resonates deeply in me with regards the business. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own market. ...
2023-07-1813 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWhat to do when leads slow down#weddingplanner #weddingbusiness #weddingpros Las Vegas Wedding Planner and Educator Andrea Eppolito discusses what to do when leads are down in your business. There are a series of steps you can take to keep your business moving in the right direction even when the economy is slow. Here is what to do when the phone stops ringing. MY SERVICES Luxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.com Wedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consulting Speaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speaking Online Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wed...
2023-07-0512 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else Love12 Things I've Learned About BusinessThis weekend I celebrated the 12th Anniversary of Andrea Eppolito Events. To commemorate this milestone, I am sharing the top 12 things I have learned about owning and operating a business.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own busi...
2023-06-2721 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAsk Andrea Can I Have a Side HustleASK ANDREA: Can I have a side hustle? Is it OK to develop a side hustle if you are trying to make a name for yourself as an established and high end wedding planner? How can you successfully diversified to create multiple streams of income as a creative? One of the pitfalls involved with starting another business? We are answering those questions today.To learn more about "the perfect egg business" as discussed, check out Sean Low's Business of Being Creative:https://www.thebusinessofbeingcreative.com/
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2023-06-2222 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveThis is a Hard YearAfter my last two episodes I had someone reach out to me, sharing that this is a hard year and they don't know whether they should quit or stay in the industry. Listen to my answer here. YOUTUBEMY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you...
2023-04-2812 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveHow To Get Your Foot In The Door as a Wedding Planner"My main question for you is how do you get your foot in the door as a wedding planner when you are just starting out?"Let's discuss.YOUTUBE MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to red...
2023-04-2515 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LovePredatory Pricing + Overtiring the RichHave you or your clients ever been overcharged? Simply because a partner believes that they can afford it? Predatory pricing and inflated fees based on the assumption that a client or a business can afford it are a rampant problem in our industry (and the world at large). Let's talk about how to avoid it. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/
2023-01-1316 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWelcome to 2023: New Year, Old YouWelcome to 2023! It's a new year, but the old you. The best way to get better is to get really intentional and honest about who you are, who you want to be, and how you want to show up in the world. Let's take stock in ourselves, design the lives we want, and then apply those attributes to our businesses. Goal Setting Review.WATCH my video on Goal Setting HERE.GET my Trello Board for Vision Board Creation HERE.SEE the North Star at ARIA HERE.~ ~ ~ ~ ~A...
2023-01-0330 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWhy are we still dressing poorly?My friends, we have talked about this! It's time to start dressing like PROFESSIONALS! On one hand, I am shocked and saddened by the fact that we as an industry are not presenting ourselves as professionals. On the other hand, I am grateful to see questions from wedding pros that want to be better.You DO NOT need to dress in designer. You can find polished pieces at every price point. Let's dress better, together.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWLsJvsYXSYMY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: http...
2022-11-1716 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWedding MBA 2022Las Vegas Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito is a guest on the Wedding MBA podcast. Join me at the Wedding MBA 2022 here in Las Vegas where I will be speaking about trends.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own...
2022-09-2136 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveBeing There VS Belonging ThereBeing there is not the same as belonging there. It's an unpopular opinion, but I wholeheartedly believe that you know when you are in the right room. And you should do everything you can to avoid the wrong ones. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how...
2022-08-3106 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveIs Tipping DeadIf tipping dead? In a post-Covid world many creative professionals are noticing a reduction in tipping and gratuity. How do you handle questions about gifting? What verbiage should you use when asked about tipping procedures? Let's discuss. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefin...
2022-08-2413 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveIf You Love What You DoIf you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.Never has that been more true for me than in this moment in Hawaii. I am incredibly grateful to this industry, our community, and this beautiful place.YOUTUBEMY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your We...
2022-07-1912 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveOut of the Office TutorialI'm "Out of the Office" and on vacation, with no OOO assistant on! Let's talk about why the OOO auto-email drives me crazy and 5 ways to prepare your clients for your absence.I have not taken an official vacation in years. All of our family vacations have been tacked on to work trips, and it's high time I start to enjoy my life again! As a small business owner and the sole person responsible for managing millions of dollars in client experience, it can feel almost impossible to unplug. But with five easy st...
2022-07-1521 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveHow ya' doing? Goal SettingHow are you doing? We are halfway through 2022, and I wanted to check in with our community and ask how we are doing. Do you feel like you have control over your business and your life? Are you living that kind of lifestyle that you can be proud of? Do you feel like you're in control?After everything that I've been through in my personal life and after everything that we have been through as a community, I am thrilled to say that I am crushing my goals. Why? And how? I truly believe that the reason I h...
2022-07-1017 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveHow to Handle Difficult ClientsDifficult, demanding clients are a fact of life and a normal part of owning a business. Here are 10 steps to help you deal with demanding clients in your creative services business. Do you have questions for me? Visit www.andreaeppolito.com/ask and help me create the content YOU need. #customerservice #entrepreneur #andreaeppolito MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.com Wedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consulting Speaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speaking Online Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedd...
2022-07-0815 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveShould You Work For FreeShould you work for free?NO, never. You may not be paid with a check or any sort of financial contribution, but you should always be compensated for your talent and your effort with education, marketing opportunities, press, etc. You may donate your services or discount your services to a charity that you truly believe in. But you can never and you don't ever work for absolutely nothing.Sponsored by Cozy Earth. Check out their amazing, sustainable products at www.cozyearth.com and enjoy a 35% discount with the code ANDREAPODCAST35.Please visit and le...
2022-06-3013 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWhat's The Worst That Could Happen?What's the worst that could happen? Many people visualize positive outcomes to motivate themselves toward reaching their goals. When I am afraid, I do the opposite. When faced with a project that scares me, I visualize the worst that could happen. Every time I come up with a scenario, I go one level further. Sitting with my own, made-up catastrophes allows me to shred the paper dragon and move forward without fear.YOUTUBEMY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpe...
2022-06-2714 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveYou Get What You Pay ForYou get what you pay for. Storytime. Recently I went shopping for a gym membership and the differences between the quality of the "regular" gyms and "bougie" gym were shocking! It reminded me that in life and in all things, you get what you pay for and you will pay for what you value.I've had people swear that they value what I do, but then balk at my pricing. That simply means that they don't value it the way that I do. I've had people tell me that they would have paid me twice as mu...
2022-06-2320 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEmotional EngagementEmotional engagement. As I begin to load into my last and final Covid postponement, I realized that I have been working on this wedding for 1276 days. That bags two questions… Why did this client commit to waiting to execute this wedding, and how did I manage the process. The "why" to me is easy. It's the "how" that I find interesting. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: htt...
2022-05-2712 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveHow to Write a Wedding Planning Contract#andreaeppolito #contract #weddingplanner How to write a wedding planning contract. Writing a contract is difficult for people who are not lawyers by nature. However, your contract is "your business speaking" as one of my mentors always says. (Check out Sean Low and the Business of Being Creative at https://thebbccollective.com). Well, I wanted my contract to tell a story. I wanted to ensure mutual protection while also outlining a road map for my couples. My contract covers the who, what, when, where, and even the why. But the most important element in my agreement is the H...
2022-05-2013 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LovePutting Humpty Dumpty Back Together with Jason RheePutting Humpty Dumpty Back Together with Jason Rhee. Otherwise known as "what happens when a liberal and a conservative go to Guatemala together".In this very long episode, Jason Rhee and I discuss the unfortunate fracture in our relationship and how we repaired it.Edited for sound and rambling stream of consciousness removed, but the content stayed intact. RESOURCESMY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speaking
2022-05-0243 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveKnock It Off with the Knock OffsKnock it off with the knock-offs! I don't buy knock-off bags, I don't wear knock-off shoes, and I don't produce knock-off weddings. Replicating someone else's work does a disservice to your ability, your client's vision, and to the industry as a whole. This is why I want you to knock it off with the knock-offs!NOTES & LINKS:MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/
2022-04-1313 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveJLo + Other Encore BridesJennifer Lopez is engaged for the sixth time which begs the question… Is it OK to be excited as an encore bride? NOTES & LINKS:MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own m...
2022-04-1107 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAre You Ok? Traveling with The LeftAre you ok? How is it traveling with people so politically opposite of you?I recently took a trip to Guatemala with The Knot and was housed with two of my dear friends, Jason Rhee and Terrica Skaggs. Jason has been incredibly vocal about his political views, which were historically incredibly left-leaning while I have quietly but openly proclaimed that my beliefs are more conservative. So what happens when you put a Liberal and a Conservative in a house together and people stop being nice, and start getting real?RESOURCESMY SER...
2022-04-1012 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LovePurge: Spring Cleaning Your BusinessPurge! le's spring clean your business. Going through your contracts, emails, text messages, and documents is a time-consuming but important process. Cutting the dead weight and removing old information not only frees up digital space, but it creates space that allows you to welcome new energy and ideas. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redef...
2022-04-0114 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWedding Pro Education with Meghan BrownEducation is the great equalizer. You've heard me say that countless times before. And while many of you are aware that The Knot and Wedding Wire are the world's leading advertising platforms, many fail m to realize the vast amount of education that the Wedding Pro Platform provides. In this episode listen to Megan Brown discuss the information and analytics that wedding pro shares and the way in which the platform can help you run your business. FREE DOWNLOAD:Real Weddings Study: https://vendors.weddingpro.com/real-weddings-study-andrea-eppolito/WeddingPro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedd...
2022-03-2324 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveDeveloping CapitalDeveloping Capital.The most important capital your business has is political capital. Capital is the accumulation of resources and power built through relationships, trust, goodwill, and influence. In very simple terms, it is the reputation you have and the values attributed to your company and others based upon past experience and reputation. very simple terms, it is the reputation you have and the values attributed to your company and others based upon past experience and reputation. Capital allows you to influence the outcomes of negotiations and service situations. The foundation of everything I do is trust, and tha...
2022-03-1608 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveLeggings Aren't PantsLeggings aren't pants! I said what I said...and yes, you can fight me!Dressing professionally is a form of good manners and can create or destroy trust. How you present to the world matters.Las Vegas Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito.
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2022-02-1414 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveTravel Delay Tips and TricksTravel delay tips & tricks. Travel delays can drive you crazy and throw your entire week out of whack! Whether due to staffing shortages, technology, or weather, travel delays are bound to happen. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you get through the somewhat unexpected and always stressful travel delays. GET MY CARRY ON + PACKING CUBES https://www.amazon.com/shop/andreaeppolito?listId=1LA2XA5DFVIB2&ref=cm_sw_tw_r_inf_list_own_andreaeppolito_dp_JHLW7zwwcXYlh MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.an...
2022-02-0311 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else Love5 Ways to Vet New VendorsHow to Vet New Vendors Inviting new vendors into your business can be scary. It's difficult to know who to trust, and it can be scary to give your clients over to a team that you have not worked with in the past. In this podcast, I am sharing 5 tips for how to vet new vendors and determine whether or not you feel comfortable introducing them to your clients. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning | Coaching | Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.comOnline Education: https://cours...
2022-01-1710 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E18 TimeToday is the two-year anniversary of my father’s death. We all have limited time. How we spend it is important.
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2021-11-0307 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E17 RestDeep rest is important. Having the ability to put your body and mind in a state of rest and relation will help prepare you and condition you for the times that you need to do intense work. Here are my tips on how to achieve a state of deep rest.
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2021-10-3112 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E17 Covid Exposure and Wedding DaysLast weekend I found out that I had been exposed to Covid ahead of what was the biggest production of my career thus far.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own market. h...
2021-09-2013 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E16 Okay, and...???As the world continues to spin off its axis, we as creative professionals need to acknowledge that we can and should control the work that we do. We must control who we do it for, who we do it with, and ultimately manage our creative process.It is our job to make the world a prettier place and to leave people better than we have found them. In the face of every excuse and every tragedy, my response is always the same: “okay, and…”
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2021-08-2820 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E15: Hold My Beer. 5 Ways to Combat the Craziness of Q3Q3 2021 has been intense and aggressive! We as an industry are entering our busiest season while the world feels very unstable. Here are 5 Ways to Combat the Crazy and move through the next few months with success.
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2021-08-2510 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E 14 Anger + EgoWedding planning is an exciting time, but it is also stressful and unnerving. Many of us are currently faced with disgruntled clients. Let's talk anger, ego, and how to move forward.
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2021-08-1021 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E13: It's Almost ChristmasThe year is almost over! That's how it feels, anyway. As my kids get ready to return to school, I am struck by how quickly 2021 will go. With COVID still lingering and a return to regular life beginning, what are you holding on to? How are you moving forward? What will you protect, and what will you let go of?
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2021-08-0408 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E12: Trauma, Tragedy, and Your TasklistHow do you manage your workload in the midst of a crisis? When enduring personal tragedy and trauma, what happens to your task list? Las Vegas wedding planner Andrea Eppolito discusses managing your personal life and your business when everything seems to go wrong.
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2021-07-3013 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E 11: Vetting VendorsAs we recover from Covid, many businesses have found that they need to change vendors and work with new teams. Working with new teams can be scary, and in this episode I am offering five tips to help you qualify new wedding pros.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your We...
2021-06-0210 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E10: 3 Challenges Facing the Wedding Industry Post CovidThe three largest challenges facing the wedding and event industry as we move into Covid recovery are supply chain issues, increased costs, and the fact that our partners are not ready to produce. In this episode I discuss our issues and how we can combat them.
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2021-05-3013 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E9: Wedding Planner PricingOne of the most frequently asked questions is “What does a wedding planner cost?” How and why do wedding planners set their pricing? Is there flexibility? What does pricing communicate to couples?
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own busine...
2021-05-1226 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E8: ProxyYou are a walking talking billboard for not only your business, but your clients. Whenever you walk into a room, you represent the standards by which your clients will be judged by other businesses, my other vendors, and the world. It's important that you make an effort to show up as your best self every day.
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2021-04-2317 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E7: Matching and MirroringWhat is matching and mirroring? Is mimicking a client a savvy sales tool, or a disingenuous attempt at trickery?I believe that if you authentically match and mirror your clients on true points of connectivity you will be able to create true trust and touch-points on a much quicker basis, which creates an environment that allows you to do your best work.
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2021-03-0117 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E6: At Will ChangesRestrictions are loosening and weddings can begin again. Some clients, however, are still not comfortable moving forward. As an industry, how are we handling at-will changes? Should we charge more if we are just moving a date? Answer: Yes, because it is never ”just” about the logistics and always about the story.
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2021-02-1922 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E5 10% Down...How are you doing?10% of 2021 is gone and I wanted to ask….How ya doing?Each year, we make resolutions and goals only to forget about them within the first few weeks. After a year like 2020, we all deserve happiness, prosperity, and excitement. Did we learn the lessons of 2020? Are we committed to our health, our businesses, and our families? Or has our short term memory kicked in as the world goes back to business as usual?
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2021-02-1024 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E4: DJ Brian B and The Power of MusicAs a sensory planner, I value each of the senses in terms of turning a moment into a memory. DJ BrianB talks about the value of sound and ways to incorporate music throughout your life.
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2021-01-2536 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E3: Inauguration DayI am an American. Thoughts from a Conservative as we welcome the Biden Harris Administration.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own market. https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/books Th...
2021-01-2113 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E2: Moving ForwardThank you so much for the support and the outreach regarding my last podcast about being a creative conservative. Now that we are firmly moving into 2021, I want to get back to the basics and talk about supporting other businesses and also cleaning up your messaging.
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2021-01-1825 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS4 E1: Confessions of a Creative ConservativeWhile I had hoped to start this season by discussing the 5 things you should do for your business in 2021, I can no longer stay silent as I watch us destroy friendships, business alliances, and opportunity because of a political divide. We are hurting ourselves, one another, and our clients by allowing ourselves to be baited by the media and by social media.
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2021-01-1125 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E27: I Failed YouI failed you in 2020. I did not produce podcasts or give you the value that you deserve as a listener and as a subscriber. I have a number of excuses – the pandemic, homeschooling, never having a quiet place and still struggling with grief – but none of these are good reasons. For some reason I was able to produce in other areas, but I fell down in this space. For that I am sorry.
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2020-12-1709 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E26: Wedding Insurance. Everything you Need to know for Couples and ProsIs your business properly insured? Are your couples covered for wedding postponements? The pandemic showed just how important coverage is, and I have all the information you need here!
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly ev...
2020-09-2314 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E25 Theft in the Wedding Industry and How to Spot ItTheft of images, wedding photos, design, and work product are a tremendous problem in the wedding space. It creates brand confusion, tricks people into buying lesser quality experiences, and it disrespects the client…Which simply cannot happen.Here is how to spot theft in the wedding industry and what to do about it.
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2020-09-1521 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E24: We Now Resume Our Regularly Scheduled ProgrammingThis week marks the beginning of my return to podcasting, where we will once again be talking about the best ways to celebrate life, luxury, and above all else…love.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and poss...
2020-09-1008 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E23: Marketing Your Business to the LGBTQ+ CommunityLearn how to market your wedding business to the LGBTQ+ community with advice from Kirsten Ott Palladino of Equally Wed.Like it or not, the gift of the pandemic is that wedding pros now have time to work on their businesses. Since same-sex weddings became legalized, we have seen a tremendous amount of growth and acceptance in the wedding community. However, there is still work to be done, and many businesses are still struggling to figure out how they should market to LGBTQ couples. Kirsten Ott Palladino, co-founder and editor of Equally Wed, joined me on the...
2020-05-2941 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E22: The Alternative Reality of May 2020In this podcast, I talk about the alternative reality stolen by COVID 19 and why, in the end, we are left unchanged. These are both personal and professional thoughts on what would have been, and what might be.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn ho...
2020-05-1814 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E20: A Reminder for When It's HardCOVID19 has created hard times for us all. Here is a little reminder and a look into what I am thinking of right now. How the wedding industry responds to the hard times just as important to as the work we do when times are good!
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2020-05-1720 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E19: T and Me | One Year LaterOne year ago, my husband and I joined forces to produce online courses and publish two books. What happened next has taken us deep into digital marketing, funnel building, consulting, and venue management. In this unscripted episode we just talk about the experience and give you a BTS idea of how we communicate. He jokes around a lot, I pull us back to center.
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2020-05-1349 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E18 Get to Know Digital DaveGet to know DJ Digital Dave. His resume is vast and varied. He works for the Pittsburgh Steelers, researches the psychology between songs and memories, and got his start in a roller rink. Check him out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/djdigitaldave1/ and on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/djdigitaldave/
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2020-04-1627 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E17: Moving Through Covid 19 with Sean LowIn today’s episode, I discuss the impact of Covid-19 with Sean Low of the BBC Collective. How do you move through a pandemic when everything is uncertain? When you are in the middle of a crisis, how can you tell what the final impact will be? What can you do today to impact your future? Sean makes some predictions about the demise of the middle and the impact for those who care the most.
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2020-04-0958 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E16: Girl Talk with Nayri of Wedding Fashion Expert of LovellaIt’s been an intense few weeks on the podcast and in the world! For this episode, I wanted to go back to a simpler time when I was just hanging out enjoying girl talk with my friend, Wedding Fashion Expert Naryi of Lovella Bridal. This is from when she interviewed me on her podcast and I just love our easy banter and the way that we communicate!
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2020-04-031h 04
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E15: Stop Complaining and Do This InsteadIt’s April Fool’s Day but this is not a joke….I am BEGGING you to STOP complaining!As an eternal optimist, I am always looking for the bright side of things. I am always looking for the silver lining, the lesson, and the pathway forward. I get that we are living in weird times and that things are strange, but some of us are taking this to a less than great level.So instead of complaining, I’m giving you a To Do list…Things to do that will help you move the needle for...
2020-04-0113 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E14: Candid Conversations by CaterSource on Managing Vendor RelationshipsAs wedding and event professionals, we manage a number of relationships. Our industry talks at great length about how we treat our clients and how we treat ourselves, but we do not spend nearly enough time on how we treat each other. In this episode, I discuss the importance of managing vendor relationships as a business strategy.
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2020-03-3023 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveANDREA EPPOLITO: Interviewed by Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz PodcastAS HEARD ON THE WEDDING BIZ PODCAST:ANDREA EPPOLITO: CELEBRATING THE GREATEST LUXURY OF ALLAndrea Eppolito, founder of Andrea Eppolito Events, shares her journey of becoming an event planner, how she establishes relationships with her clients and the magic of creating a unique and personal experience for couples.By Andy Kushner / May 27, 2019In today’s episode, guest Andrea Eppolito, founder of Andrea Eppolito Events, shares her journey of becoming an event planner, how she establishes relationships with her clients and the magic of creating a unique and personal experience for co...
2019-12-0546 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveMemories of My FatherIn loving memory of my father, Louie Eppolito
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own market. https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/books Thinking of Starting Your Own Wedding Plan...
2019-11-1214 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveBIG ANNOUNCEMENT with my partner, Tony FisherBIG ANNOUNCEMENTS on the podcast today! As you know, last month my husband Tony Fisher rejoined Andrea Eppolito Events full time. Tony is my partner in business and in life, and this has been a dream of mine. He is NOT a wedding planner or an event designer. Instead, Tony is taking over the business side of things, growing the brand, and developing the other areas of the industry we work in. And with that, we have three BIG announcements and are super excited to introduce you to....
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2019-05-1030 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 25: Time to Say GoodbyeDo we end relationships with the same level of respect that we begin them with?Last night I finished what will be my last corporate event for a client I have had for 8 years. As a legacy client, they have been more than a part of my Andrea Eppolito Events family, they are a part of my real life. But the reality is that our businesses have gone in different directions. What they now need is not what I do, and the creative work that I want to produce is beyond their needs. And so we said...
2018-11-1613 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 23: Guest on BES Solutions PodcastLas Vegas Wedding Planner and Business Owner Andrea Eppolito was invited to be a guest on the BES SOlutions Podcast to discuss her path to entrepreneurialism and how she has found success in the wedding planning industry. l
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you le...
2018-10-1633 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 21: "I Hired The Wrong Wedding Planner"Las Vegas Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito shares an email from a regretful bride who booked another company and now regrets having gone in a different direction. Discussion of different types of services and the impact on the client experience.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help yo...
2018-08-2425 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 20: Rest & Recovery RitualsRest and Recovery Rituals. Post wedding and events I have a very specific set of rituals that I do to help myself come down from an event. I need these things to help me feel better in my body and in my mind. Listen here and share your rest and recovery tips!www.andreaeppolitoevents.com andrea@eppolitoevents.com Social Everywhere @andreaeppolito
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speaking
2018-08-1123 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 17: Thoughts on Personal & Professional ResponsibilityLas Vegas Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito shares her thoughts on personal and professional responsibility. How do you show up when you just don’t feel like getting it done? What is your responsibility to yourself and to the industry? Do you show up for yourself, your family, your industry?
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional?
2018-07-0924 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 16: The Benefits of TravelLas Vegas wedding planner Andrea Eppolito discusses the benefits of travel and how getting outside of your normal environment can impact you in business and in life.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your ow...
2018-06-1630 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 14: The Royal Wedding Recap | When Harry Met MeghanLuxury Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito discusses the Royal wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle with British Correspondent Maria Nardi. Fashion, symbolism, and cultural implications are all reviewed in this one hour podcast.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your ow...
2018-05-211h 02
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 8: Style Me Pretty is closing....Please calm down....The Style Me Pretty wedding blog announced today (on April 10th) that they will be closing at the end of the month. Many wedding professionals are concerned about what this says about the industry, but Las Vegas Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito is unconcerned.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your We...
2018-04-1104 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 6: Detroit NACEREAL and RAW....Unedited! Las Vegas Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito was the keynote speaker at NACE Detroit March 2018.
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own market. https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/books
2018-04-0132 min
Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 4: Pop Culture. Khloe Kardashian's Baby Show and Meghan Markle in a White CoatLas Vegas Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito discusses the trends emerging from Khloe Kardashian's Baby Shower and Meghan Markle's White Coat
MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speakingOnline Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/ Are you a Wedding Professional? My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own market. https://shop.andreaeppolito.com...
2018-03-1210 min