In this week’s episode of the Venue RX Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Dixie Bagley, a venue owner, venue coach for the Bridal Society, certified wedding planner, and consultant. Dixie shares practical, real-world lessons from her journey transforming venues, managing teams, and building multiple thriving businesses in the wedding industry.

Dixie opens up about how she transitioned from hosting social events to owning a successful wedding venue, and what it really took to make that leap. She talks candidly about the importance of trusting your instincts as a business owner, especially when making big decisions that shape the future of your company. She also dives into why setting boundaries and learning to say “no” is critical for long-term success, sustainability, and protecting your vision.

Dixie also unpack the realities of rapid growth, including the lessons she learned from managing 50 weddings in her very first year. From navigating overwhelm to building the right systems, Dixie shares what she would do differently and what she believes every venue owner should prioritize. Furthermore she shares her strategies for outsourcing, hiring, and identifying the strengths within your team so you can scale without burning out.

About Our Guest: 

Dixie Bagley is a seasoned wedding industry entrepreneur, venue owner, certified wedding planner, venue coach for The Bridal Society, and consultant who helps wedding professionals become the boss of their business. A Georgia native, Dixie’s journey began when she and her husband purchased a barn in 2008 and hosted a spontaneous wedding that sparked a thriving business. She opened The Farm, a European-style barn venue in Rome, Georgia, and quickly booked out every weekend, which led her into wedding planning, launching The Sweet Bar Bakery, opening a second venue (The Tillman Hangar), and founding The Southern Wedding Collective, an online directory built on integrity and high standards. With hundreds of weddings and years of real-world experience under her belt, Dixie mentors venue owners and wedding pros on profitable pricing, smart business systems, team building, ethical practices, and sustainable growth. Her mission is to empower others to run intentional, profitable, and fulfilling businesses without losing their passion or peace of mind.

Find Her Here: 

Website: https://dixiebagley.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dixiedoesweddings/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dixie.bagley/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixiebagley