The Venue Helpline

16. Compensation Plans for Growing Venues: What Actually Works


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Hiring for your wedding venue but not sure what fair compensation actually looks like? In this episode, we break down real numbers, sustainable pay structures, and the exact model that helps venues grow without burning out their team or blowing their payroll budget.


You’ll learn how to structure base salary + commission for both sales and operations, how to decide whether to start with part-time or full-time support, and the one role you should hire first if you’re only ready for one full-time team member.


These strategies will help wedding venues build a profitable, sustainable staffing plan that scales with bookings, not stress.


What You’ll Learn
  • How much to pay sales and operations roles at a growing venue
  • Why base salary + commission is the most sustainable compensation model
  • When to hire part-time vs. full-time—and which role comes first
  • How separating sales and operations increases conversion and protects your team


Helpful Links
  • Venue Hiring & Team Success Toolkit: https://www.venuehelpdesk.com/templates-tools/p/the-venue-hiring-team-success-toolkit
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