Weddings For Real

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Real Wedding Vendors. Real Wedding Stories. Hosted by Megan Gillikin with A Southern Soiree.

Episodios

  • 208. Unraveling, with Brian Green

    11/01/2023 Duración: 49min

    The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new.  Today we feature Brian Green, Chief Event Architect and Creative Visionary of By BrianGreen LLC based in Atlanta. For previous Unravelings: 156 157 with Adrianna McDermott 161 with Aleya Harris 177 with Sara Margulis 184 with Andrea Eppollito 188 with Ashlyn Carter 191 with Kristen Mullins aka "The Pie Lady" 193 with Rachel DeAlto 197 with Sandra Cassios This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The miss

  • 207. Stepping into CEO Mode in 2023, with Tara Melvin

    09/01/2023 Duración: 34min

    Many of you are running your own business, and that’s something you should be extremely proud of. It takes a lot of guts to step out on your own and take your vision for a company and turn it into your reality. It doesn’t matter whether you’re side hustling for extra spending money or you have dozens of employees - you’ve taken the risk and I applaud you for it.     But when you’re leading your company, how would you define your role?  Are you doing the work, or are you the visionary who’s thinking strategically about where you want to take the business over the next few years?   Well today we’re talking to Tara Melvin, who tells us we should all be the creative CEOs of our companies.  The Signature CEO Conference, April 11-13, 2023 This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a

  • 206. 2022 Wins, Failures, and Goal-Setting: Megan and Jason's End-of-Year Reflection

    28/12/2022 Duración: 52min

    Megan and Jason Gillikin talk about their wins for 2022, their failures, word-of-the-year, and goals for 2023.  Tune in and reflect along. Share your 2022 reflections on social media @weddingsforreal. This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing experts and fellow entrepreneurs) and I want it to be affordable so it's possible to stay invested in the community and yourself for the long haul. The doors are currently closed for The Vault, but join the wait list now so you can be the first to kno

  • 202. Navigating Education Overwhelm for Wedding Pros

    07/12/2022 Duración: 19min

    I've heard you loud and clear - you're overwhelmed by all the wedding pro educators out there, and you're not sure who to listen to and what to do. What could be valuable learnings wind up leaving you frustrated and paralyzed. So what can you do about it?  Join me today for five tips on how to identify who to listen to and what content you should be consuming to help you take your business to the next level. Join Brandee Gaar and me to discuss this topic, Monday December 5th at 3:30EST on the Weddings for Real Instagram page. This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more.

  • 201. The Secret Language of Brand Archetypes to Attract Your Ideal Clients, with Kaye Putnam

    07/12/2022 Duración: 30min

    Let me ask you a couple tough questions - What is your innate brand advantage over your competition?  Are you unique, or are you swimming in a sea of sameness? If you’re just starting your business, you might not really know what your brand is or where to even begin.  If you’ve been at it for a while, you might be so head down in the day-to-day that you don’t pause often enough to reevaluate what your brand actually is, and how that brand is being used to attract (or potentially even repel) your ideal clients.   So how do we figure out our brands?  Today we're talking to psychology driven brand strategist Kaye Putnam to find our brand archetypes and how we use that to advance our businesses. Take the quiz to discover your innate brand advantage This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and

  • 200. Wedding MBA Recap + Craziest Wedding Stories on Episode 200!

    16/11/2022 Duración: 34min

    Last week, we were at Wedding MBA in Las Vegas, and it was memorable to say the least - and at some points it felt like an out-of-body experience. I had two presentations this time, with one of them on the main stage which was juuuusstt a bit intimidating.   Today we talk about the journey from rejection to the main stage, the experiences of Wedding MBA 2022, and then we get to hear from you. That's right, we interviewed 10 planners at the Convention Center and from our Tacos & Tequila Party, and asked three questions: Can you share a crazy wedding story? How have you leveled-up in 2022? What are you planning to invest in in 2023? Thanks to the planners who shared with us: Catherine Bell, Southern Bell Weddings and Events Caroline Parker, Brooks and Reid Events Dana Allison, Keyed Up Events Jacqueline Grena, SunRae Planning Maryssa Souza, Seven Oh Seven Events Karla and Noelia, Kiss and Say I Do Events Jennifer Savage, Plan to Party Jen Shaefer, Southern Skies Events & the Wedding Crasher App Libb

  • 199. Fear, Fundraising, and Finding a Niche: The Merri Story, with CEO Randi Bushell

    02/11/2022 Duración: 38min

    Starting a small business is not for the faint of heart. There’s fear that you’re not the right person to lead a company. There’s uncertainty that you’ll ever be able to make as much money as you did in your corporate job. There’s doubt that anyone will book you or that you can sustain the mental health hurdles running a small business requires. If you’re with me as a small business owner, congratulations on getting this far, and we see what you’re going through!  Today, we hear from Merri CEO Randi Bushell - who went through all of these challenges - plus fundraising - plus scaling a tech company in the pandemic - and has figured out how to grow her business in the process. This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added

  • 198. Unpopular wedding industry opinions, with Shean Strong

    26/10/2022 Duración: 47min

    We all have some opinions about the wedding industry that might be considered unpopular. But as I say in the intro, this podcast is a safe space to dish about the real of our industry. And someone who’s not afraid to give his opinion is amazingly talented and hilarious Atlanta based florist Shean Strong. If you’re not driving, follow Shean on instagram and check out his highlights called Opinions, Lil Kim, and Rat Saga - highly recommended.   This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing exper

  • 197. Unraveling, with Sandra Cassios

    19/10/2022 Duración: 34min

    The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new.  Today we feature Sandra Cassios, owner and lead planner at Sandra Bettina Weddings and Events, and owner of XO and Mane Gift Shop. For previous Unravelings: 156 157 with Adrianna McDermott 161 with Aleya Harris 177 with Sara Margulis 184 with Andrea Eppollito 188 with Ashlyn Carter 191 with Kristen Mullins aka "The Pie Lady" 193 with Rachel DeAlto This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with

  • 196. Stop settling for less and get to the life you want, with Tony Chatman

    12/10/2022 Duración: 38min

    Ever since I got into podcasts (and believe it or not, it actually took me a while), I’ve been focused on growth: getting to the life that I want and not settling for less. If you’re listening to this podcast, I’m thinking that’s your mindset too. And that could mean so many things. A bigger house. Freedom from the 9 to 5. Working more. Working less. Spending more time with your family. Taking more vacations. Raising your rates.  You know you and what you want. And if you don’t know, it's time to figure it out.   Because today we’re talking Tony Chatman - speaker, author, and business relationship expert - who is going to give us tips on moving away from the hand that you’re dealt into the life that you want. This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event plannin

  • 195. Business Therapy and Mindset Transformations for Wedding CEOs, with Kelly Ruta

    05/10/2022 Duración: 57min

    One of the reasons we started the weddings for real podcast and and then formed The Planner’s Vault is because we want to create a community of wedding professionals who can share ideas, grow together, and avoid the feeling of being on an island with your businesses.  You’re not alone. And yet, sometimes we feel like we’re the only ones who feel overwhelmed. We’re the only ones who feel like the to-do list is impossible to get through. We’re the only ones who feel like we need a break from it all. Here's the deal - you are not alone.  And on this episode, we’re talking to Kelly Ruta, former clinical psychotherapist and current CEO development strategist for female entrepreneurs who will tell you that if you have all those feelings, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with you. This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many to

  • 194. Ask Me Anything (About Burnout, Selling My Business, New Market, and More)

    28/09/2022 Duración: 24min

    A couple weeks ago, I asked you the listeners for any questions you've been wanting to ask, and I received some truly thought-provoking submissions (so thank you!).  So today, I answer those questions, touching on burnout, why I refer (or don't refer) wedding pros, navigating the busy season, selling my planning business, and more! This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing experts and fellow entrepreneurs) and I want it to be affordable so it's possible to stay invested in the community and

  • 193. Unraveling, with Rachel DeAlto

    21/09/2022 Duración: 38min

    The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new.  Today we feature Rachel DeAlto, Communication & Relatability Expert, Keynote Speaker, Chief Dating Expert at Match.com, former relationship expert on Married at First Sight, and Author of the book Relatable: How to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere (Even If It Scares You). For previous Unravelings: 156 157 with Adrianna McDermott 161 with Aleya Harris 177 with Sara Margulis 184 with Andrea Eppollito 188 with Ashlyn Carter 191 with Kristen Mullins aka "The Pie Lady" This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have

  • 192. Entrepreneurship- Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned, and Mindset Shifts with Eddie Babbage of Timeline Genius

    14/09/2022 Duración: 54min

    You may have heard of Timeline Genius, the platform that creates beautiful, detailed wedding day timelines, saving you hours in the process. But have you heard how CEO Eddie Babbage built the company? Today, Eddie shares the mistakes made, lessons learned, and mindset shifts that let to Timeline Genius's success. This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing experts and fellow entrepreneurs) and I want it to be affordable so it's possible to stay invested in the community and yourself for the l

  • 191. Is Luxury Stealing Your Joy? with Laura Ritchie of Grit & Grace

    09/09/2022 Duración: 45min

    As we gain experience and raise our prices, we start to get into the luxury market. It’s something many of us strive for because it means we’ve made it - we beat out the competition for the best weddings, they become great portfolio pieces, and you can make better money.   But how do we attract the luxury clientele?  And when we get those weddings, are they really all that we hoped for? Laura Ritchie is the Founder and Designer at Grit and Grace. This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing e

  • 190. Unraveling, with Slice Pie's Kristen Mullins

    31/08/2022 Duración: 42min

    The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new.  Today we feature Kristen Mullins, aka The Pie Lady. Kristen is the owner of Slice Pie Company, and while everything on social media looks amazing - new retail shop, selling hundreds of pies a day, all the awards - the reality is that Kristen has been forced to undergo some serious growth over the past couple of years. For previous Unravelings: 156 157 with Adrianna McDermott 161 with Aleya Harris 177 with Sara Margulis 184 with Andrea Eppollito 188 with Ashlyn Carter This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I hav

  • 189. Rainmakers, Dream Teams, and How They Make You More Money, with Veronica Romney

    24/08/2022 Duración: 33min

    If you’re looking to grow your business, a hard realization is that you can only go so far if you do it alone. If you’re a wedding planner, maybe you can do 25-30 weddings a year by yourself. If you’re a DJ, maybe 50 weddings. An officiant? You could probably do 100 weddings a year. But no matter what, there’s a limit in how much you can make - unless you build a team. Of course, that comes with its own complications and headaches, so today we talk to someone who focuses on making sure you have the right people in the right roles - Dream Team Architect Veronica Romney. RainmakerResidency.com This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like Ho

  • 188. Unraveling, with Ashlyn Carter

    10/08/2022 Duración: 40min

    The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new.  Today we feature Ashlyn Carter, founder of Ashlyn Writes. On the surface, Ashlyn looks like she's crushing it (because she is). She has over 30,000 Youtube followers and always seems so poised and focused on camera. But underneath it all, she has encountered struggles just like the rest of us. For previous Unravelings: 156 157 with Adrianna McDermott 161 with Aleya Harris 177 with Sara Margulis 184 with Andrea Eppollito This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Pr

  • 187. Conquer Your Hot Mess Canva Account, with Brenda Cadman

    03/08/2022 Duración: 34min

    You probably use Canva almost every day, but if you're just using it to create social media graphics, you're barely scratching the surface of what it can offer. Today, Verified Global Canva Expert (one of 26 in the world) Brenda Cadman comes on to tell us how we can maximize Canva to its full potential and unlock branding and marketing efficiency. Brenda Cadman's Courses: The Canva Recipe Canva for Beginners Clean Up My Canva Weddings for Real 128: How to Avoid Being a Website Horror Story, with Brenda Cadman How I Built This, with Canva CEO Melanie Perkins This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lis

  • 186. How to use empathy, authority, and authenticity to set yourself apart (Megan Gillikin Solo)

    27/07/2022 Duración: 13min

    According to the WeddingWire Newlywed Report, the most common sentiments couples feel when planning their wedding right now are stress, uncertainty, and overwhelm that my friends. That is why we're gonna talk about how to use empathy, authority and authenticity as superpowers to set yourself apart as a wedding professional This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing experts and fellow entrepreneurs) and I want it to be affordable so it's possible to stay invested in the community and yourself

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