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Are you a wedding business owner that wants to grow your business for success? You are in the right place as you tune into the UK's leading Wedding Industry podcast. If you want to take your creative passion and turn it into a successful, profitable business doing what you love, you are in the right place. In the Wedding Pros who are ready to grow Podcast wedding business consultant and speaker Becca Pountney will share her expert tips and practical advice to help you find success. In this p ...
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How can you ensure that you have a brand that stands out amongst your wedding business peers? Is your brand attracting the right kind of wedding couples? How important are colours when it comes to your wedding brand? Today I'm chatting with Emily Foster Creative about all things branding for your wedding business. Emily specialises in creating bran…
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Today I'm chatting with former Wedding Planner and current owner of the Refine Collective Amber Anderson. She shares her own story of starting a Wedding Planning Business and shares insights and learning's from along the way. Amber also shares her story of a recent health crisis and what it's taught her about life and business. Visit Refine for Wed…
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Today I'm chatting with social media manager and content creator Emily Rochotte! We talk all things content, and dive deep into why it's time for your wedding business to be on TikTok. We also talk about outsourcing work to others and the recent evolution of social media in the wedding industry. Grab a copy of Emily's outsourcing checklist here. We…
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Today I'm chatting with Bernadette Chapman. Having spent 21 years in the wedding industry and being the sole founder of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners, recently Bernadette has made some big business decisions. We dive deep into how she has stepped away from the career she loves, the state of the wedding industry in 2024 and how we can all stri…
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Today I am sharing my top tips for preparing your wedding business for the future. There will likely come a time when you need to outsource your tasks or grow a team, so today I am sharing my top tips to ensure your wedding business or venue is ready to take that leap. In today's episode I mention: The Wedding Pro Business Builder course The Weddin…
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Today I am welcoming back the head of strategy for Guides for Brides - Nikita Thorne. This time we are not talking about wedding directories - instead we are talking about her recent experience of planning her own wedding, and how it's changed the way she thinks about wedding business marketing. Find out more about Guides for Brides Want to meet ot…
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Today I am chatting with founder of Wedding Dates and Wed Pro Ciara Crossan. Earlier this year Wedding Dates released their 2024 Wedding Industry Report and it was a great read. They surveyed over 1000 couples to find out more about the wedding planning landscape and discovered what frustrates them the most. In this episode I find out more about Ci…
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Today I'm chatting with Wedding Industry legend - Terrica. Not only does she lead a team of planners within her wedding planning business, Cocktails and Details, she's also a powerhouse in the wedding industry speaking world. Her approach to education is to keep it real, which is exactly what we are doing in today's episode. Find out more about Ter…
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Today I'm chatting with Wedding Cake creator and business mentor - Lauren Smy. We talk about her journey to wedding business success and the advice she has for cake makers and new wedding business owners. Lauren also shares her own personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD, and how that has impacted her business. Find out more about Lauren's ca…
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In this special 100th episode, the tables are turning and I'm being interviewed by Hannah Rose about the highs and lows of the last decade. I share my journey from television to wedding videography and then to marketing, highlighting the challenges and successes along the way. We discuss the inception of the podcast, memorable guests, and there's e…
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Today I am chatting to Bridal Makeup artist and conflict resolution expert Jen Trotter. We talk though her story from solo makeup artist to building a team as Lip Service Makeup and she shares her expect tips on handling tricky wedding clients. Jen advises on handling client frustrations, avoiding defensiveness, and using empathetic phrases. She al…
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Today I am sharing the insights that have come out of the latest UK Wedding Report from Bridebook and the Knots recent proposal report. I am looking at the date to answer the question what do wedding couples want in 2024? Download the full UK Wedding Report Download the Knot Proposal report Want help getting in front of couples? Take my FREE visibi…
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Today I'm chatting with Ben Chernivsky, a wedding photographer and founder of Gifyyy, a portable photo booth company. Ben shares his journey from disinterest in weddings to becoming a successful wedding photographer and entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges of work-life balance, his midlife awakening, and the importance of living authentically.…
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Today I'm chatting with Jessica Bishop, the founder of The Budget Savvy Bride, about the importance of price transparency in the wedding industry and why budget-savvy doesn't mean cheap. We dispel the myths associated with budget weddings and chat about the benefits of vendors being transparent with their pricing to avoid misunderstandings with pot…
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Today isn't about the shiny side of your wedding business, today I'm drawing back the curtain on some of the darker sides of the wedding industry. I share my own learnings on all sorts of topics from rejection, negative reviews, betrayal, copycats and more. This is the stuff that doesn't get talked about enough but yet it's likely at some point you…
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Today I'm chatting with Wedding Planning Coach Megan Gilliken about how to set healthy wedding client boundaries. A self proclaimed 'people pleaser' Megan has had her fair share of unhealthy working relationships, and now wants to share her story of how she made changes in her own wedding planning business. We explore strategies for boundary-settin…
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Today I'm chatting with Catherine Ramm, owner of Dorset Dried Flowers, as she discusses her personal experiences as a second-time bride. We delve into the importance of inclusivity and empathy within the industry, particularly for second-time brides and older couples. Catherine shares anecdotes from her own wedding, highlighting the emotional and p…
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Today I'm chatting with one of my wedding pro members - Sam Gavins. Sam has been a wedding photographer for the last ten years, and today we dive deep into her story. We discuss Sam's journey from nursing to photography, her initial struggles with the business aspect of the industry, and how the Wedding Pro Members Club helped her overcome these ch…
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Today I'm chatting with Jenae Cartwright of Cake and Crumble about navigating your wedding business niche. When Jenae's daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease she started on a mission to find delicious treats that were safe for her to eat. In 2016 she launched a gluten free only bakery 'Cake and Crumble'. In this episode we talk about how to ow…
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It's the question I get asked the most - 'Should I have pricing on my wedding business website?' Today I am going to be tackling that question head on as I share my thoughts on the subject, ideas for displaying pricing and where you should be putting your pricing! Want help planning your own pricing strategy? Get in touch about working together 1-1…
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Today I'm chatting with Bridal Hair and Makeup artist Holly Carter of Carter Hair and Makeup. Today we talk about her business journey, how she instils confidence into her clients and the importance of outsourcing in your wedding business. Find Holly on Instagram Time stamps: The journey into special effects makeup (00:01:57) Holly shares how she b…
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In today's episode I am chatting with branding and web designer Katie Lake of Studio Lago design. We talk about how to know when your wedding business needs a rebrand and the importance of having a website that reflects your work and speaks directly to your ideal customer. Ask yourself during this episode - is it time for a wedding business rebrand…
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This year I flew out to Vegas for Wedding MBA 2023 and it was a blast! I caught up with my American educator friends, investigated new technology for all of you and met many new friends along the way. With 5800 delegates and SO much great education to choose from, Wedding MBA is one of the biggest wedding industry conferences in the world. During t…
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Do you ever look at the wedding pros who are at the top of their game and wonder how they got there? Wedding photographer Stuart Wood is well known for his fine art, high end fashion style wedding photography. Working at venues such as the Four Seasons and The Savoy and travelling the world shooting weddings - his career is thriving. In today's epi…
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It's that funny time of year, enquiries are down, wedding season has slowed and the whole world is thinking about Christmas. With 2 whole months until the end of the year, now is the time to get on top of the admin, build new business connections and get all the jobs done that you never have time for. In this episode I am sharing 8 things you can d…
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Do you struggle with being visible in your business? Whenever I speak on visibility - people always say they don't feel confident to put themselves forward and I want to help you change that feeling. Today I'm chatting to makeup artist and confidence coach Camilla J Collins about overcoming self sabotage in your wedding business. We discuss everyth…
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Last week we ran our annual wedding business retreat. It was an amazing week, and importantly there were lots of learnings that I wanted to share with you. This weeks episode covers a wide variety of topics from customer service to listening to your business instincts. Join me as I share with you all of the lessons learnt from this years wedding bu…
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Today I'm chatting with Maegan Culkin about all things Tik Tok! Why should you be paying attention to it and should your wedding be on TikTok in the first place? We talk about what couples are looking for and how you can master the platform without ever having to dance. Here's a link to all the resources mentioned in the episode Get more training f…
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Today I chat to Enji founder Tayler Cusick Hollman about how to implement authentic marketing in your wedding business. We talk all things marketing and discuss how the big brands like Barbie and Prime Energy Drinks are using marketing in their business. What is authentic marketing? How can you improve your marketing and how can you make marketing …
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Today I'm talking all about why word of mouth marketing is THE most cost effective and successful way to promote your business. I'm sharing why it matters, what you should be paying attention to and 5 actionable tips that you can implement into your wedding business today. Word of Mouth marketing is the number 1 way to sell more weddings - so don't…
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For a long time we have been serving Millennial couples, but now we are starting to see more and more couples from Gen Z! What do Gen Z couples expect from their wedding planning and how can we serve them better? In this episode I speak to Randi Bushell, founder of Merri about what Gen Z want, how technology can help and how you can be reaching Gen…
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In today's episode we dive into a topic that is increasingly coming up in conversations I have with clients - ADHD. How do you navigate running a business with ADHD? How can you better serve your neuro diverse couples? In this episode I dive deep with Nicole Winer as she shares her own experiences of running a business whilst identifying as neuro d…
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Today I'm chatting with DJ Mike Readings, I LOVE sharing my wedding pro members lounge stories, they are always fascinating - and Mikes is no different! From working on a Disney Cruise to owning two successful entertainment companies, Mike has a huge amount of knowledge to share. Listen to his journey as he shares his experience of growing a succes…
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Fed up of getting ghosted? This episode is here to help. I'm joined by wedding industry legend Alan Berg who is going to be sharing SO much great information about how to respond to directory enquiries and not get ghosted. It's time to stop the ghosting in your wedding business, because it's not a no until it's a no. Find out more about Alan Get £5…
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Do you need to get organised in your wedding business? In today's episode I'm joined by Carin Hunt as she shares how to manage your time and create a winning week. From how to plan ahead, to creating focus days, this episode is guaranteed to help you be more organised and free you up for the things and people you love. Grab a copy of the Weekly Foc…
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Do you feel like you have a never ending to do list? Are you struggling to get everything done? In today's episode I'm asking whether you need a freelancer in your wedding business? In this episode I'm discussing how you know when you need a freelancer, how to find one and how to get the most out of them. If you are considering taking this route th…
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Does SEO give you a headache? You want to rise to the top of Google but it just feels like an impossible challenge. In today's episode the fabulous Sara Dunn of Sara Does SEO is breaking it down for you. Her mission - to allow all wedding businesses to understand SEO, without the jargon. In this episode Sara breaks down mastering SEO for your weddi…
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Today I'm chatting with wedding photographer Georgia Mcgilley. Georgia is always looking to create new revenue streams into her wedding business and in today's episode I get her to break down her business journey and what that looks like in practice. We discuss all of her different ideas and why they have worked for her. There are multiple ways you…
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Today I'm chatting with Carolyn Kulb, the founder of The Bloom Poet, a boutique wedding floral and event design studio in Seattle. We dive into Carolyn's journey in the wedding industry, starting as a flower farmer and transitioning into the wedding floral business. We talk about the challenges she faced in the early years and the changes she made …
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Today I am chatting with Kerry Curl - former hair and makeup artist turned business coach. We talk openly about Kerry's wedding business success journey and how her business has evolved. We talk about overcoming adversity and scaling your wedding business for success. If you want an inspiring wedding business story - this is it! Visit Kerry's websi…
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This week I am discussing Meta's brand new social media platform 'Threads'. One week into the platform I am going to share my thoughts on how it's working for the Wedding Industry right now. Asking whether you should be on there in the middle of a busy wedding season? Plus looking at how it could fit into your marketing strategy? I am no expert (ho…
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Today I'm sharing my experiences from speaking at the IADWP World Romance Travel Conference in the Dominican Republic. I will be talking about what happened and the learnings I collected along the way which will help you grow your own Wedding Business. From saying yes to having QR codes at the ready, we cover a lot of ground in today's episode. Cur…
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Today I am chatting with one of my Wedding Pro Members - Jack Brierley from JB performers. Jack shares his business journey and his experience of utilizing TikTok to expand his business beyond London and reach a global audience. By offering custom recordings, he has found success on the platform, surpassing live wedding performances. Jack's journey…
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Today is a special joint episode across my main podcast 'Wedding Pro's who are Ready to Grow' and my brand new bootcamp. Not been through the bootcamp yet? Join for FREE right here: https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcamp Today I'm chatting with my client Clare Warren from Clare Warren Calligraphy about how she has gone from feel overwhelmed and out …
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Today I'm chatting with the co- owner of The Granary at Fawsley - Donna Newman. We talk about how she ended up owning a wedding venue, the highs and the lows along the way and how she builds relationships with wedding pros that she recommends. We also talk about her experience of the Wedding Business Retreat that she attended last year and why she …
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Today I'm chatting with Danielle Andrews, President and Co-Founder of the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada. Danielle and I met at a Wedding Industry Conference we were both speaking at so we decided that we would discuss why attending conferences matters to your wedding business. In the episode we discuss the importance of attending conferences…
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Today I'm chatting with Amanda, a wedding sales and marketing executive at RSA House. Amanda talks candidly about the venue / supplier relationships and how to make a great impression. We also discuss RSA House's commitment to sustainability and their new sustainable wedding package. RSA House are leading the way in sustainability and Amanda encour…
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In today's episode, I chat with Leah Weinberg, a former wedding planner turned lawyer, about her book "The Wedding Rollercoaster" and the emotional side of wedding planning. We discuss the importance of understanding the psychology behind weddings and really tuning in to clients' behaviour and emotions to provide better support and a more personali…
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Today I am sharing all of the lessons that I learnt whilst at the IADWP Eurasia conference in Northern Cyprus. Whenever I travel and go to events I always bring back fresh ideas and inspiration to help you grow your wedding business. Today I am sharing some of the lessons I learnt along the way and how you can apply them to your business. From inve…
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This week I'm chatting to one of my Wedding Pro Members - Ali from Ali's Paper. She tells the story of moving and setting up her business here in the UK and the importance of a good community in all of it. We talk about the highs and lows of her business journey so far and what she's learnt along the way. Find out more about Ali by visiting: The Al…
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