Today I am chatting with Wedding Venue Owner and speaker Ian Ramirez about all things venues. From how to change your venue open day model to how to build better relationships with suppliers we cover it all. I love Ian's approach to his venue and how he is breaking the mould when it comes to marketing.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Strategies for High Impact with Low Effort

01:29 - The Journey into the Wedding Industry

10:45 - Shifts in Wedding Trends

13:17 - Vendor Relationships in the Wedding Industry

21:35 - The Evolution of Venue Marketing

29:56 - Goodbye to the Open House

35:42 - Transforming Venue Tours: From Observers to Participants

41:24 - Starting a New Venture: The Venue Help Desk

Want to market your wedding business but low on cash? In today's episode I am chatting with wedding photographer Craig Peterman about the low cost marketing strategies he has used to find success.

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Time Stamps:

00:06 - Building a Referral Network

08:48 - Low Cost Marketing Strategies for Wedding Businesses

15:38 - Exploring Connections and Networking in the Wedding Industry

25:53 - Exploring Income Growth Strategies in Wedding Photography

Today I am discussing why brand photographer is essential with Gillian Devine. We discuss Gillians own journey, why she thinks brand photography matters and she shares tips to help you get the most out of your next brand shoot.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Understanding Visual Marketing

04:33 - The Evolution of a Brand Photographer

11:32 - Navigating Personal and Professional Growth

12:50 - The Journey to Spain and Beyond

28:45 - The Importance of Brand Photography

30:14 - The Importance of Brand Photography

Today I am chatting with The Live Event artist - Lucy Mcloughlin about how she turned her passion for live painting into profit. Lucy travels the world working with clients and brands many would dream of, all whilst juggling a busy family life. Listen to her inspiring story in today's episode.

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Time Stamps:

00:03 - Finding Your Passion

04:32 - The Impact of Parental Support on Creative Careers

10:22 - Becoming a Live Event Artist

16:16 - Beginning the Journey: Securing the First Clients

21:42 - Overcoming Rejection in Creative Pursuits

26:30 - Reflections on Career Highlights

34:19 - Balancing Business and Family Life

41:16 - The Importance of Networking and Continuous Learning

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In 2025 you need to pay more attention to your wedding business sustainability. Today I am chatting with Michelle Miles from the Sustainable Wedding Alliance about why couples are starting to ask questions on your sustainability and how you should be responding. There is no judgement here and Michelle shares practical ways we can all do one extra thing to move our businesses in the right direction:

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Time Stamps:

00:04 - Building Trust Through Transparency

06:18 - The Birth of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance

19:36 - The Growing Awareness of Sustainability in Weddings

30:48 - The Journey Towards Sustainable Choices

Sales can be something that we shy away from in the wedding industry, but Maria is here to help us change our mindset. In today's episode she walks us through how to change our attitude, have more confidence and close that sale. If you want a business, not a hobby then sales is an essential ingredient for success.

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Time Stamps:

00:07 - Understanding Emotional Buying Decisions

05:51 - The Journey to Embracing Sales

13:51 - Understanding Sales: Shifting Perspectives

18:02 - Building Client Relationships Through Process and Value

33:26 - Establishing Boundaries in Sales

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Today I am chatting with one of my Wedding Pro Members - Toastmaster John. John is quite the character and when I first met him I knew he was not your 'stereotypical' toastmaster. Today we talk about his varied career, the work he put into becoming a Toastmaster and how he is embracing social media - including TikTok!

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Time Stamps:

00:07 - Introduction to Wedding Marketing

02:46 - The Journey to Toastmaster

18:21 - The Evolution of Toastmasters

27:02 - The Importance of Education in Wedding Business

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Today I am sharing 2025 wedding business marketing trends. As we start 2025 I wanted to give you a round up of the marketing strategies that are hot as we enter the new year. From AI to shifts in social media marketing, I cover it all. Lets get your marketing year off to a strong start.

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Time Stamps:

00:19 - 2025 Marketing Trends in the Wedding Industry

04:22 - Embracing AI in Marketing Strategies

09:49 - The Rise of WhatsApp in Marketing

13:04 - Shifts in Social Media Marketing for 2025

20:44 - The Rise of Personalization in Marketing

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