Yes, that's right. It's 2020 and you still need a blog. If you want to stand out in your niche, blogging will help you do that. You can set yourself up as the expert wedding planner, make valuable connections with your brides, and fellow vendors, and so much more. I am listing out the top reasons why you need a blog, and a ton of tips to make it super successful. Who wouldn't want to organically get on the first page of google?? Don't forget, you get 2 weeks free of coaching with me during the soft launch of my one on one coaching program. Go to bit.ly/livelycall to set up a FREE clarity call and let's see how I can help you become a fully booked wedding planner! I cannot wait to talk to you.

I have seen a lot of crazy things in my 10 years of wedding planning. Today I'm sharing some of my crazy stories, and how I handled them. If you get one thing from this episode, it's this- Think about how your best self would handle this situation, and do that. I want to hear your crazy stories too! Send me a DM on Instagram, @livelywedacademy

As we all settle into our new normal, we need grit and perseverance to keep our wedding businesses thriving, and take them to the next level. McKenzi Taylor of Cactus Collective Weddings shares with us how she has stayed inspired, removed obstacles, and really pushed her business forward during these uncertain times.

McKenzi's Details:

Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A?view_as=subscriber

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings

Since we are currently in a global pandemic and being encouraged to stay home as much as we can, you have to get creative with your wedding consultations, so you can keep your business going. I prefer phone consultations to in person meetings any day, and that is how I do 95% of my wedding consultations when we are not quarantined. I am sharing my secrets on how to run your phone and video consultations flawlessly, to make sure you book more weddings.

Maybe you're just starting out, or not doing your ideal weddings, it can be frustrating when you don't have all the pretty photos to put in your portfolio, or on your Insta feed. I have a list of ways you can get pretty photos for your portfolio, website, Instagram, and more without needing to have pretty weddings under your belt. Don't forget, the doors close on my one on one coaching program this Friday. I don't want you to miss out, go to http://bit.ly/livelyclaritycall to book a call with me!

If you feel overwhelmed by all of the things you have to do in your business, then press play now. Amanda Accioly of The Lux Way gives us her tops tips on how to utilize systems to save your business. Be sure to f ollow her on Instagram @amandaclareaccioly. Link for 50% off honeybook I mention in the episode. http://share.honeybook.com/fQWZr

Brides use instagram to find their wedding vendors. Are you utilizing your instagram bio so they can find you? This week's episode is a sneak peek into my Free Facebook Group Community where I do weekly trainings to help my wedding planners get more clients in their wedding business. Join us here for more live trainings just like this. www.facebook.com/livelywedcommunity

Let's get you more clients. Set up a free clarity call with me where we will:

Uncover the weakness in your sales system

Create an action plan to get more inquiries in your inbox

Map out a referral funnel of never ending brides!

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I create design boards for 3 reasons. 1. Weddings 2. Styled Shoots 3.Me I am taking you through my step by step process on how I create design boards, from the design meetings to the final approval. Be sure to DM me (@livelywedacademy) your email address to get my design board templates!

You need to get seen online, now more than ever. If you're just starting out, or you've been in business awhile, but you still feel invisible, then you need to listen to this episode now! I have 4 steps that you can to take in your wedding business TODAY to start getting noticed, and increasing your income.

These 3 things will have your brides tuning out everything you are saying and immediately googling other wedding planners after your consultation. If you want to book brides within 24 hours of your consultations, then please STOP doing these 3 things. Check out this week's podcast for the 3 things you must stop doing, and what to do instead so you can leave each consultation feeling confident in yourself and have your couples feeling the same way!