In this episode, Becky shares a recent wedding day experience and her main takeaways from it, which came down to staying calm when things didn't go as planned and having a positive energy on a wedding day despite the circumstances! She also discusses handling things behind the scenes as much as possible and not bringing situation to couples unless it's absolutely necessary. 

Becky emphasizes the significance of being a calm and positive presence on the wedding day, as it can greatly impact the overall atmosphere and experience for everyone involved. It's always good to ask ourselves... what kind of energy are we bringing to the wedding day? Hopefully it's a positive, joyful, helpful energy!

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In this week's solo episode, Becky sits down to chat about all things ghosting in the wedding industry. What is it, why is it happening, and what can we do about it!? She also discusses how ghosting isn't strictly happening from couple to vendor, it's also happening from vendor to couple AND from vendor to vendor! Ghosting isn't going away any time soon, so we need to learn how to deal with it and learn how to prevent it to the best of our ability. Becky ends the episode with a note of encouragement and a reminder that there is only so much we can control, including our response to ghosting. 

• Ghosting is a common occurrence in the wedding industry, where couples reach out to vendors but never respond after the initial contact or even after the initial consultation.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The "Magic Email"

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• Attract and book the right clients while building a business that provides freedom and flexibility.

• Evolve Your Wedding Business

1. Learn to wake up early! Go to bed sooner (leave the binge watching Netflix behind and swap it with a productive morning routine)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

eMeals 

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Keywords: productivity, life hacks, waking up early, meal planning, grocery shopping, project management, tidy workspace, outsourcing, wedding pros, wedding professionals, wedding industry

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• Having a mindset of curiosity and fearlessness can be beneficial when starting a business

• Invest in the necessary tools and systems to run your business efficiently from the beginning.

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In this week's episode, Becky interviews McKenna of Life In Letters about her journey as a wedding calligrapher. McKenna shares how her signage and stationery business began and how she quickly grew to having over 100 weddings in one year and was able to quit her full time job. From there, she was able to scale back the number of weddings she was taking on each year while increasing her minimum, so she was able to work with significantly fewer clients while still supporting her growing family. She shares what she's learned since becoming a new mom while running her business, and ends with five fantastic tips for those who are getting started in the wedding industry.

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Are you feeling burnt out on Instagram these days? Does it feel like you are putting time and effort into this app for little or no return? 

In this episode, I'm chatting about my thoughts on Instagram in 2024 and how to still enjoy the platform without letting it suck the life out of you. I explain why I continue to use Instagram for my business after nine years on the app, the pros/cons of Instagram for business, and the love/hate relationship many of us have with it. I discuss strategies for using Instagram effectively in 2024, and encouragement for those who are currently struggling to know if the time and effort is really worth it. 

Main Takeaways:

• The algorithm is not out to get you

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In this episode, Becky interviews Darcy Warden, a virtual assistant for wedding professionals (and Event Crush's own VA for the last several years!) 

Darcy shares her journey from being a wedding planner to starting her own VA business during the pandemic. We discuss the different services that VAs can provide, the signs that a business might be ready to hire a virtual assistant, VA pricing structure, and how it's impossible for business owners to do everything ourselves. Plus Darcy shares her best advice for wedding pros, and it's honestly a must-listen!

Key Takeaways:

• Hiring a virtual assistant (VA) can be a great way to delegate administrative tasks and free up time for more important business activities.

Here's where you can connect with Darcy:

• Website: Being Darcy

This week, Paula Ruzenceva of Pin With Paula is on the show to share about the power of Pinterest, how wedding pros are missing the mark with it, and the untapped potential that exists once we nail down a Pinterest strategy! We discuss the value of Pinterest for wedding creatives and how it can help generate leads and bookings. Paula explains how she specializes in Pinterest and blogging to provide the best results for her clients, and she shares tips for DIYing a Pinterest strategy, such as doing keyword research and optimizing profiles and boards. 

Key Takeaways:

• Pinterest is a valuable platform for wedding professionals, with a large percentage of Gen Z and millennial couples using it to plan their weddings.

Paula is a blog writer and Pinterest manager for wedding creatives -- find her online below:

Check out Paula's Facebook group to get started with Pinterest!

Paula's Website - Pin with Paula

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