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 (00:01:51) Discusses the necessity of taking proper breaks to avoid burnout and gain fresh perspectives. Outsourcing Tasks for Efficiency (00:04:10) Shares her experience with outsourcing tasks to manage time better and achieve goals. People Often Don’t Read Emails (00:07:42) Highlights the common issue of email skimming and the importance of clear communication. Being Authentic in Business (00:10:55) Encourages authenticity in marketing and sharing real experiences with clients. The Reality of Owning a Business (00:12:59) Reflects on the challenges of running a business and balancing work with family life. Taking Control of Your Business (00:16:50) Discussion on the importance of setting boundaries and not letting clients control your business. Setting Boundaries with Clients (00:17:53) Advice on saying no to unreasonable client requests and maintaining control over your business. Evaluating Your Business Relationships (00:18:51) Encouragement to reassess working relationships and say no to undesirable venues or suppliers. Recap of Summer Lessons (00:19:43) Summary of key lessons learned during the summer, emphasizing the importance of breaks and self-care. Effective Communication Strategies (00:20:31) Tips on improving communication with clients, including the need for follow-up and alternative contact methods. Authenticity in Business (00:21:27) Reminders about being honest and authentic in business, and the value of community support. Final Thoughts on Business Control (00:21:27) Reiterating the importance of taking back control and setting personal boundaries in business.