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Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planni...2025-07-2108 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWhy We Bought a Deli - Following Your DreamsPodcast Episode: Why We Bought a Deli – Following Your Dreams Beyond the Wedding IndustryWhat happens when a luxury wedding planner buys a deli? You follow along for the ride!In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind why and how we decided to buy a deli—the unexpected twists, the business lessons, and why stepping outside of your industry can be one of the most fulfilling things you ever do.For anyone feeling stuck, craving something new, or wondering if it’s too late to chase a different dream, this is your rem...2025-04-0233 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveThe End of the Wedding Industry GatekeeperPodcast Episode: The End of the Wedding Gatekeeper – Overcoming the Need for Third-Party ValidationFor years, the wedding industry has been controlled by gatekeepers—blogs, magazines, influencers, and industry insiders who decide which work gets recognized, who gets featured, and what is considered “luxury.” But in 2025, the power dynamic is shifting.In this episode, we’re talking about why the era of third-party validation is over and how wedding professionals can take control of their own narratives. We’ll break down why seeking approval from traditional media and industry “elite” is no longer the key to success, and...2025-03-2617 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveDiffraction Lenses - Seeing the World in a Different WayPodcast Episode: Seeing the World Through Diffraction Lenses – Expanding Creativity & PossibilityWhat if you could change the way you see the world—and in doing so, change what’s possible? In this episode, we explore the power of diffraction lenses—a mindset shift that allows us to break free from limitations, embrace the unknown, and approach creativity with “What if?” and “Yes, and…” thinking.We’ll dive into how quieting the mind and letting go of the stories we tell ourselves can unlock new levels of innovation, originality, and design thinking. Whether you’re crafting weddings, building a b...2025-03-1911 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveBacklash Against Luxury in the Wedding IndustryPodcast Episode: The Luxury Wedding Industry Backlash – What’s Really Happening?Luxury is under fire. From high fashion to five-star experiences, consumers are questioning whether the price of exclusivity still holds real value—or if it’s just inflated for the sake of status. And the wedding industry? It’s caught in the crosshairs.In this episode, we break down the backlash against luxury, fueled by voices like Bethenny Frankel, and explore why high-net-worth clients are becoming more skeptical of premium services. We’ll discuss the difference between “premium” and “true luxury,” why many clients hesitate to invest...2025-03-1217 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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. MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingS...2025-02-2619 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LovePotential Leads The Ghost Wedding ProsThis podcast episode delves into a rarely discussed but crucial aspect of the wedding industry: handling potential leads that suddenly ghost professionals after initial inquiries or consultations.  As a wedding planner, I dedicate a tremendous amount of time to my clients and potential clients.  From our initial discovery call to the development of budgets, tasks, term sheets and contracts, I can spend anywhere from 10 - 30 hours on a potential client before they sign and remit their first payment.  And yet, I have gotten ghosted repeatedly.  Why accounts for this poor behavior?  And is anyone willing to discuss it? 2024-04-1522 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveNew Year, New PartnersNew Year, New PartnersHappy New Year 2024 and Welcome to Season 7 of the Podcast! In this episode, we are talking about the new year and why it is so important to review your partners and make changes as needed.GOAL SETTING:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOuf5UoFyJEBUY THE GOAL SETTING BOARD:https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/trello_board WHY WOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR PARTNERS:Keeping Up with Trends: The wedding industry is dynamic, with new trends emerging regularly. An established p...2024-01-0911 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 minWedding MBA PodcastWedding MBA PodcastWedding MBA Podcast 252 - Andrea EppolitoObsession-Worthy Trends with Andrea Eppolito, Owner, Andrew Eppolito Events. AndreaEppolito.com. Wedding trends are constantly evolving and emerging. From hosting small, intimate weddings to non-traditional parties, we see major wedding trends on the horizon. Research the newest wedding ideas and be two steps ahead of your competitors.2023-11-0132 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 minWedding MBA PodcastWedding MBA PodcastWedding MBA Podcast 218 - Andrea EppolitoThe True Role of a Wedding Planner/Designer with Andrea Eppolito, Owner, Andrea Eppolito Events. AndreaEppolito.com. How to give your clients the best of you. How to filter the client's vision through your personal filter. A fantastic story about a pink wedding!2023-05-3126 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 minWedding MBA PodcastWedding MBA PodcastWedding MBA Podcast 193 - Andrea EppolitoNext Year's Wedding Trends with Andrea Eppolito, AndreaEppolito.com. Wedding trends are constantly evolving and emerging. From hosting small, intimate weddings to non-traditional parties, we see major wedding trends on the horizon.  • Modern styling tips • Destination elopements • Wedding color palettes2022-09-1236 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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/speaking2022-05-0243 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 minThe Venue RXThe Venue RXLuxury With A Purpose| Andrea Eppolita | The Venue RxIn this weeks episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Luxury Wedding planner Andrea Eppolito to discuss how to redefine what luxury looks like in your market.    About Our Guest:    Andrea Eppolito has dedicated her life to redefining what it means to celebrate life, luxury, and above all else…love, in the city of Las Vegas.  Born on Long Island, Andrea spent her teenage years moving between New York and Los Angeles.  She relocated to Las Vegas in 1994, where she attended UNLV and earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality.  After working w...2022-04-1145 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWhen Clients Breach!When and why clients breach.Wow! You guys were really riled up by my last podcast about wedding professionals breaching their agreements. I got a lot of feedback about client behavior, and I wanted to address those today.We have all encountered clients who exhibit bad behavior.  While some people are just bad people, I believe that a majority of our clients are wonderful and lovely.  Still, client will test boundaries from time to time. They will make mistakes, and they are entitled to have bad days. The real question is whether or not we ha...2022-03-1028 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 LoveAndrea 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 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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. 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 bo...2021-01-1825 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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! MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.comWedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consultingSpeaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.co...2020-04-031h 04Andrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveS3 E12: Business Consulting and CoachingEvery business and every professional can benefit from business coaching and consulting services.I have a tendency not to dive too deeply into the services that I offer on this podcast, because I never want it to be a sales-y space. However, as someone who has been hired both as a coach and a consultant, I wanted to take a moment to explain the differences between the two services to those of you who may currently be interested in finding someone to take your business to the next level.Also, I am often asked if...2020-03-2714 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveMeet Wedding Fashion Expert NayriKnown as The Wedding Fashion Expert, Nayri not only runs Lovella, one of the most successful bridal salons in the country, but she is also a published author, an educator, a Knot Ambassador, and she is constantly contributing to thee industry through her web series, YouTube Channel, and podcast. Listen for 3 tips she gives to brides (and pros) before wedding dress shopping.I adore Nayri and have been working with her for years. She and her team literally live bridal, and - hands down - they do the best alterations I have ever seen! Lovella is so...2019-08-0121 minThe Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding BusinessThe Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding Business155 THE NEXT LEVEL: ANDREA EPPOLITO: Celebrating the Greatest Luxury of AllIn this episode of The Next Level, Andy Kushner and guest co-host, Bill Bowen, discuss key topics from last week’s interview with Andrea Eppolito. Andrea is an experienced and enthusiastic event planner, who brings a profound perspective of celebration and love to every event. Andy and Bill take Andrea’s vision and turn it into tangible and attainable tactics for you to incorporate into your own life and business. Join Andy and Bill in this episode of The Next Level as they explore Andrea’s radiant ideas and find new ways for you to bring celebration into your own li...2019-05-2917 minThe Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding BusinessThe Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding Business154 ANDREA EPPOLITO: Celebrating the Greatest Luxury of AllIn 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 couples. Andrea is all about bringing dreams to life and celebrating the miracle of love. To learn more about Andrea and her approach to life and planning, join Andy Kushner in this interview. Show Highlights: How Andrea got into event planning Making the most out of good experiences    The miracle of finding your passion and what fulfills you Cele...2019-05-2746 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAn Interview with Andy Kushner on the Best Practices of the IconsAndy Kushner is the Tim Ferris of the wedding industry. Through his podcast, The Wedding Biz, Andy interviews the most prolific thought leaders in the wedding industry, providing education and inspiration to the next generation. His background in event entertainment has allowed him the opportunity to witness our industry in operations first hand, and his unique perspective on how the wedding and event industry operates allows him to tell great stories.In this episode, Andy shares with me some of the best practices he has learned from planners and producers, and while he doesn't quite let the...2019-05-1646 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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.... MY SERVICESLuxury Wedding Planning: https...2019-05-1030 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveWelcome to Season 2!!!Welcome to 2019! We are back celebrating life, luxury, and above all else, love. This episode talks about the challenges, successes, and opportunities of 2018 and how they set up my business for the coming year.This podcast is a space for creatives and businesses to discuss our art, our processes, and how we communicate with the world. I am very excited about the changes I have made to my business. I am - once again - speaking to my clients in a very real and intentional way. I've gotten very vulnerable, very open, and I sharing how it...2019-02-0919 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveEpisode 27: A Thanksgiving Message of GratitudeA message of thanks and gratitude to everyone who has followed me and participated in my Podcast, YouTube, Instagram, and social. 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.and...2018-11-2106 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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 minAndrea Eppolito | Celebrating Life, Luxury, & Above All Else LoveAndrea 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