It's time to get your wedding business 2025 ready. As engagement season approaches it's the perfect time to get your goals set, your website updated and your prices sorted. In today's mini episode I run through a checklist to help you ensure you are ready. Time Stamps: 00:07 - Preparing for the Engagement Season 01:02 - Preparing Your Wedding Business for the Next Season 06:57 - Planning for 2025: Reflecting on Services and Strategies 12:25 - The Importance of Education in Business...

Do you ever wonder how to make it in the luxury wedding sector? Today I am chatting with Elizabeth Solaru - founder of Elizabeths Cake Emporium and author of 'The Luxpreneur'. We talk about her story, the different types of luxury and the highs and lows of working with luxury clientele. Buy Elizabeths book Visit her website Follow Elizabeth on Instagram Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Luxury Mindset 01:24 - Journey into Cake Making 02:44 - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 06:08 -...

Today I am chatting with founder of Eternity and South Asian Wedding specialist Anshika Arora. In this episode we talk about the opportunities that lie in the South Asian Wedding market, how to set your business apart and how to embrace and understand different cultures and their wedding traditions. Check out Eternity Use discount code Becca10 Find out more about the Revive Wedding Symposium Follow Eternity on Instagram Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast00:00 - Understanding...

Tomorrow my book is officially published and it has been quite the journey to get there. In today's episode I take you behind the scenes of the rollercoaster ride that has been getting this book out into the world, and I even read some extracts to wet your appetite. Done is better than perfect is available to order now: https://beccapountney.com/book/ Use the code PODCAST to get free shipping to the UK and discounted shipping worldwide. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction to My Book...

Today's episode is a special one as it was recorded LIVE from the Biltmore Hotel in Mayfair. The first ever live edition of the podcast was a panel discussion titles 'meeting of the wedding minds. Our host for the evening was Alison Hargreaves, founder of Guides for Brides and joining me on the panel were two renowned Wedding Industry educators from the US - Renee Dalo and Leah Weinberg. Our live audience submitted questions and we covered a wide range of topics from getting reviews to...

One thing that makes me sigh is when your website says 'sign up to our email newsletter'. Today I am going to share with you why this strategy doesn't work, and how to give your email marketing a revamp. We are going to look at email marketing strategies that work, and how you can implement them in your wedding business. Follow me on Instagram Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Email Marketing00:08 - The Problem with Newsletters00:48 - Why Email Marketing Outperforms Social Media01:17 -...

Today I'm chatting with Bailey Readings, a young entrepreneur and AI expert. He shares his remarkable journey from starting a cookie cutter business at just 14 years old to launching Automated Flow, a company that leverages AI to streamline business processes. We talk about the way AI is evolving, the power of chat bots and how you can start embracing AI in your wedding buisiness. Want Baileys free AI prompt cheat sheet? Go ask Becca Bot for it by typing the key words 'AI Cheat Sheet'. Click...

I'm back for part two of my conversation with Damian Bailey, founder of The Wedding Industry Awards. In this episode we discuss how to make the most of the awards process from the moment you are shortlisted through to the awards night itself. If you missed part 1 you can listen to it here. Find out more about The Wedding Industry Awards Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the Episode 00:00 - Building Excitement on Social Media 00:13 - Engaging with Your Audience Before the Event 00:31 - The...

When was the last time you reflected on how accessible your wedding business is? In today's episode I am chatting with Ceilidh caller Lisa Heywood about how she's ensuring her wedding business is making strides to being truly accessible to all. In today's episode Lisa shares her insights and challenges us all to think more about what we are doing to be truly inclusive. Find out more about Lisa Follow Lisa on Instagram Lisa has also provided some great resources to help you: 10min video about...

When Stef married a farmer she didn't realise that owning a wedding venue would be on the cards. Having held her own wedding on the farm, she realised there was a huge opportunity to open up the farm to more couples. Now Stef runs a successful wedding venue and today she shares her story. We talk about the highs and lows of running a venue, the importance of business training and a training opportunity she has coming up in October! Join the training day on October 2nd at Bennetts Willow...

Today I am taking you behind the scenes of TWIA (aka as the Wedding Industry Awards) with the founder Damian Bailey. As a wedding photographer himself he has set up the most successful wedding awards in the UK. Today I ask him the questions you all want to know the answers to, so you can decide if entering the awards is for you. Entries close on Monday 23rd September, voting closes on Monday 30th September 2024. Click here to enter Follow TWIA on Instagram Want to meet other likeminded...

It's September and I am back and today I am talking about 6 things I have learnt over the summer break! From outsourcing to being honest, I share what's been going on in my world for the last 6 weeks and the lessons you can implement into your wedding business! Join the Members Lounge Discover the Wedding Pro Agency Time stamps: Introduction to Summer Learnings (00:00:00) Becca introduces the episode and shares her reflections on summer experiences. The Importance of Taking a Break...

Today is the final part of our summer series, where I have been sharing content that is usually reserved for my wedding pro members. Today we hear from Barbara Nixon as she shares her tips and advice on how to stop holding yourself back! Find out more about Barbara Want to join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge? Click here. Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my free Wedding Pro community over...

It's summer 2024 and over the month of August I am sharing training usually reserved for my members only! Today I am sharing one of my post popular videos - a training session all about how to convert digital wedding enquiries with Alan Berg. I love his straight forward, simple attitude and I think you will too. This is one of two training sessions that Alan has recorded for the members lounge. If you would like to listen to the other one, why not consider becoming a member? Wedding Pro...

With almost every aspect of your wedding business now happening online, it's more important than ever to protect your business from scammers. In today's episode from the members lounge archive you will hear from Paul Newton - Wedding Magician, Speaker and author of Mental Theft. He walks you through some of the common scams, and how to ensure you stay protected! Follow Paul on Instagram Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Risks 01:00 Meet Your...

Over the month of August I am digging into the archives of the Wedding Pro Members Lounge to bring you some great training that has previously been for members only! This week you will here a great session from wedding photographer Natalie Stevenson all about how she transformed her own business with styled photo shoots. Click here to follow Natalie on Instagram Click here to join the Wedding Pro Members lounge Time stamps: Introduction to Styled Shoots (00:00:00) Natalie discusses the...

This August I'm letting you behind the curtains to see inside the Wedding Pro Members Lounge, my private members club for wedding business owners. Every month we have an amazing guest expert training, so I have been digging into the members lounge archives to share some of the training's with you. Today you will here from branding expert Danny Matthews about 'how to brand your business like Air B and B.' Find Danny on Instagram Want to be part of the Wedding Pros Members lounge to get the...

Today I'm chatting with author, wedding coach and marketing strategist Heidi Thompson. We talk about how the marketing landscape is changing and what couples expectation is in 2024 vs a few years ago. We also discuss her upcoming FREE Book more weddings summit and I ask her the awkward questions you don't want to. Click to get your FREE summit ticket now Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my...

Wedding MBA is the largest wedding industry conference in the world! Taking place in Las Vegas every November, it's the only way to see all of the best wedding industry educators in one room. Today I'm chatting to Shannon Underwood - Vice President and conference director of Wedding MBA. She takes us behind the scenes of the event and shares why you should be there! Want to join me in Vegas? Use the code BECCA at the checkout for a huge discount! Click to get your ticket now! Want to meet...

2024 has been the year of tracking the stats in my wedding business and using the data to make business decisions. Ever since Tayler from Enji introduced me to the concept of KPI day, it's become a regular part of my month and I want it to be part of yours too! In today's episode I am taking you behind the scenes of my own stats and sharing the numbers in your. Join our monthly lounge calls in the Wedding Pro Members Lounge Join Enji to track your KPI's using my affiliate link Buy the...

Today I am joined by Wedding DJ, turned 'Eventpreneur' Toby Burns. CEO of the 'Silent Disco Company' Toby now has a team of employees and an international customer base. In today's episode he shares his journey and talks about how he believes customer service and innovation have transformed his own business and life. Find out more about The Silent Disco Company Watch Toby over on Youtube Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out?...

Today I'm chatting with Krissy Quinton, founder of Primrose cakes. After building a successful wedding cake business herself, Krissy now supports newer cake makers in the practicality of setting up a cake business. From food hygiene to FSA guidelines, we cover it all today - and whether you are a cake maker or not, there's a lot in this episode for you! Get the toxic flowers free download Find Krissy on Instagram Visit Primrose Cakes Time stamps: Starting a Cake Business (00:00:54) Krissy's...

Today I am addressing the 10 mistakes wedding venues are making and how to fix them. Whether you work in a venue, own a venue or are working as a wedding pro, this episode is for you. I cover a wide range of topics from pricing to show rounds and everything in between. Want a training session for your venue team? Get in touch. Time Stamps: Not being transparent on pricing (00:00:00) Becca discusses the importance of transparent pricing on venue websites and the impact on couples'...

In today's episode I am chatting with founder of Visualist Cherie Yang. We talk through how she founded Visualist, where she sees technology fitting in with our wedding planning couples and how automation can improve your customer service. If you want to be forward thinking in your wedding business and keeping on top of trends in technology, this episode is well worth a listen. Find Visualist on Instagram Want to try Visualist for yourself? Use the code BECCA to get a one month free trial...