As event and wedding business owners, we’re all too familiar with the reality of postponements. Recently, I found myself knee-deep in the logistics of shifting a 400-person fundraiser due to unforeseen weather challenges. The experience offered profound insights into the art of handling postponements in our industry, and I wanted to share the experience with…
Stepping into the whirlwind world of wedding and event services demands more than just meticulous planning and execution—it requires mastering the art of communication. Yet I’ve noticed that many professionals in our industry inadvertently overlook an important and powerful strategy: creating a compelling call to action. In a recent coaching session, the topic of calls-to-action…
Hello, fellow creative event and wedding professionals! As I’m working on a new pilot program with my coaching clients, a very important topic came up that’s been buzzing in our community lately — the struggle to achieve steady income in our industry. Wedding and creative event businesses often resemble a roller coaster ride, with peaks…
In the wedding and event industry, “ghosting” is a common issue. Potential clients fill out your forms but then fail to respond to your follow-up emails. Sound familiar? If you have experienced this in your business, you’re not alone. I’ve heard countless stories from business owners about how inquiries go silent after the initial excitement,…
In the competitive wedding planning industry, success requires standing out and providing value to clients. The recent influx of newbies to the industry often leaves seasoned professionals questioning their strategies and contemplating drastic measures like lowering prices to stay competitive. However, as a seasoned event professional myself, there are alternative and more effective ways to…
Welcome to a brand new year, creative event and wedding entrepreneurs! For some, a new year is a time of what I call “Big Energy” — and for others it’s a time of overwhelm. I’ve recently talked to a lot of creative event and wedding pros and asked them how they’re feeling about 2024, and…
Hey there, fellow wedding and creative event business owners! I’m thrilled to dive into a crucial topic that’s been buzzing in our community lately — the fear of selling. In recent conversations with peers, it’s become apparent that many of us grapple with the challenge of pricing our services confidently. So, let’s address the elephant…
When you feel stuck in your business, knowing the next steps to take can be challenging. Or maybe your creative event or wedding business is doing well, but you don’t know how to get over a plateau and take it to the next level. Today, I want to help you soar over that plateau and…
This month has been filled with insightful conversations and connections with fellow wedding event business owners. Engaging in these discussions, I’ve come to realize the importance of staying attuned to industry dynamics and using that knowledge to navigate the future of our businesses. The inspiration for today’s topic, “The Key Moment,” struck me last night…
Recently I was chatting with a fellow business friend who used to work for non-profits but now is stepping into a new venture. Together we are creating a brand new program for fundraising for events like galas, and as we were working on this program, I mentioned using ChatGPT. And she said, “What’s ChatGPT?” And…
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