GSD Diaries with Angela Proffitt

In this episode, Angela and Rachel Apple discuss:

*Educating brides on the process before they look for a dress

*Creating experiences to remember

*Decision Fatigue

*Bridal trends for the upcoming year

Key Takeaways: 

*We are here to celebrate our clients

*Transparency is what the world wants

*Comparison amongst peers is very high

*Competition is healthy

“It’s like solving a puzzle… right?” - Rachel Apple

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In this episode, Angela and Kristy Rice discuss:

*Bespoke, personalized wedding art

*How clients and expectations evolve over time

*How different personalities learn

*Finding what “centers” you

Key Takeaways: 

*Function vs. Flourish

* How to take big leaps vs. baby steps

*It is important to have a strong support system

*It is good to realize what is a good fit for you and your company

*Change can be dizzying, and how to stay relevant

“It’s not magic, it is just very good fortune” - Kristy Rice

In this episode, Angela and Emily Sullivan discuss:  · Matching your career to your personality

· Deciding which services to offer and how to be profitable

· Growing your “A” team

· Setting expectations and overseeing the process. Key Takeaways:  · Experience is everything.

· Surround yourself with people who share your same goals.

· Know your worth and find the right fit.

· It is important to set clear boundaries.

"We are intentional about what we say yes to." — Emily Sullivan

Connect with Emily Sullivan:  

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Picking up the Beat in Sound Business  In this episode, Angela and Kevin Dennis discuss: ·        The growth and change of a sound business. ·        Decided to take the plunge on a business idea. ·        How to adapt to the changing and evolving client base. ·        Owning your mistakes and changing them into growing moments.·        The challenges of venue trends.Key Takeaways: ·        We all start out somewhere, and education is critical to success.  ·        Things happen, and we should always take those moments as learning experiences.  ·        It’s important to always be prepared to have a venue that may be minimal in resources.  ·        Utilize the technology you have on hand to improve your experience and your clients.  "I try to be real with my clients." — Kevin Dennis Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist: Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/ Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/ YouTube: Angela Proffitt Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/ Connect with Kevin Dennis:  Twitter: @fantasysound   Facebook: @fantasysound  Website: fantasysound.com  Instagram: @fsesevents      Show notes by show producer: Laura Gray Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

The Ins and Outs of the Application Revolution  

In this episode, Angela and Sandy discuss:  

•        The effects of location on planning and organization.  
•        How technology revolutionized event planning.
•        How to connect with the right person you need for the job you want to fill.
•        The development of applications in the event industry.  
•        Virtual reality usage in event planning.

Key Takeaways:  

•        Always be open to last minute changes, take them head-on and be fearless.  
•        Diversity of thinking is a beautiful strength when starting a business.  
•        Entertainment and fun in presentation make new ideas more understandable and engaging.   
•        Knowing what tools you need and how you utilize them is critical to efficiency.   

“What tools do we need?" — Sandy Hammer

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:  

Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt  

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/  

Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com  

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/  

YouTube: Angela Proffitt  

Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/  

Connect with Sandy Hammer:   

Twitter: @AllSeatedcom

Facebook: @AllSeated

Website: www.allseated.com

Instagram: @allseated    

Show notes by show producer: Laura Gray  

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Changing the World of Business with Kindness 

In this episode, Angela and Michele discuss:  

·        Getting started in niche hospitality.  

·        The benefits of running a blog.  

·        How to reach your intended audience.  

·        The wonderful opportunities in fundraising. 

·        Embracing the adventure in networking. 

·        Changing the world with kindness. 

Key Takeaways:  

·        Understand the audience that your content reaches.  

·        Being open and inclusive creates a vibrant business.  

·        Get out and connect to the people you want to learn about.  

·        Know what you have to offer so you can be truly involved.   

"Sometimes you have to rely on other people to take care of you." — Michele Schwartz  

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:  

Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt  

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/  

Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com  

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/  

YouTube: Angela Proffitt  

Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/  

Connect with Michele Schwartz:   

Twitter: @atxmichele  

Facebook: @ModernJewishWedding   

Website: www.themodernjewishwedding.com 

Instagram: @micheleschwartz    

Show notes by show producer: Laura Gray  

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The Creative Life of Business Experience   

In this episode, Angela and Meghan discuss:  

·        Giving back to your community.  

·        How technology has changed business.  

·        Understanding the benefits of websites.  

·        How loving what you do impacts your overall fulfillment.  

·        The invaluable merit of experience.  

Key Takeaways:  

·        Creative minds should strive to embrace learning and education for business.  

·        Having a niche sets you apart and helps reach new audiences.   

·        Strategists are fantastic resources for growing your business. 

·        It’s okay to step outside your business and try new things and take new opportunities.   

"We have been in the trenches with you." — Meghan Ely  

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:  

Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt  

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/  

Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com  

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/  

YouTube: Angela Proffitt  

Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/  

Connect with Meghan Ely:   

Twitter: @ofdconsulting  

Instagram: @ofdconsulting  

Website: ofdconsulting.com    

LinkedIn: ofdconsulting 

Show notes by show producer: Laura Gray  

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Quality Experiences for a Quality Life  

In this episode, Angela and Leah discuss:  

·        How prior careers give strengths to new business building.  

·        Understanding the pros of non-refundable deposits.  

·        Making the time for your clients to give them quality experiences. 

·        The creative expression in finding your brand.  

·        Venues and organization for location. 

·        Pop-up shops. 

Key Takeaways: 

-Business building is always a learning process, regardless of your background.  

·        Research is a core principal to a happy and healthy business.  

·        Making good connections with venues can shape the entire experience.  

·        Helping your clients build a good understanding of their budget allows for trust and better planning.  

"There are so many things coming at you, but you have to take a breath and then go step by step." — Leah Weinberg  

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:  

Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt  

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/  

Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com  

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/  

YouTube: Angela Proffitt  

Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/  

Connect with Leah Weinberg:   

Twitter: @Colorpopevents    

Facebook: @Colorpopevents 

Website: www.colorpopevents.com    

Instagram: @Colorpopevents    

Show notes by show producer: Laura Gray  

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Know Your Worth, Marketing with Media  

In this episode, Angela and Matt Andrews discuss:  

·        How the introduction of social media has changed the process of learning and making connections in the creative world.  

·        How do you pick the best person for the job you are looking to have done, what kind of research you should do to make the best choices.   

·        How social media has affected the marketing of businesses with creative aspects, how to demonstrate the need for your company and its services in your social media marketing.   

·        Understanding how pricing changes with the increase of demand for services. Knowing how marketing improves this demand.  

Key Takeaways:  

·        Social media is shaping how we advertise our businesses as creatives. It has changed how we approach, explain and market our skills.  

·        Learning how to maintain deadlines and make sure that those deadlines are met is critical for the relationship between you and your clients.   

·        Time blocking allows you to maintain a schedule that is doable and helps to prevent burnout while keeping deadlines and producing quality work. 

·        Know your own value. Don’t be afraid to voice your worth and show that your service is the best there is to offer. Be confident!  

"You’ve gotta be positive!" — Matt Andrews 

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:  

Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt  

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/  

Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com  

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/  

YouTube: Angela Proffitt  

Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/  

Connect with [Guest]:   

Instagram: @mattandrewsphoto   

Website: Nashvilleweddingphotography.com & Mattandrewsphotography.com 

Show notes by show producer: Laura Gray 

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Creative Business Models and the Power in Knowledge  

In this episode, Angela and Kelly discuss:  

·        Embracing the Entrepreneur lifestyle, knowing when to take the leap of faith on your journey to your dream business.  

·        ROI, learning about Return on Investment, and how to educate and explore the creative mind while growing your business. 

·        Finding your passion in business and the benefits to starting a business. Knowing how to balance that passion and the mechanics of a keeping a business. 

·        Establishing your role with your clients, transparency with what your business offers and how this will benefit their desires. How this communication will help prevent burnout. 

·        How social media can affect the expectations of your business and knowing how to lead your clients through the processes to create their desired experience.  

Key Takeaways:  

·        Be aware of the possibility of burnout. Take care of your creativity and passion by balancing your work and being self-aware. 

·        You never stop learning. There is always a new, fresh perspective on an aspect of your business that you can learn about. This will help you to better present your business, work with your employees, and improve the experience of your clients. 

·        The effects of social media have shaped the desires and hopes of clients, creating a chance for growth in businesses. Be open minded and embrace the ideas presented to you. 

·        It’s important to understand the numbers in business, so that you are charging appropriately for your services. This will maintain a steady and healthy growth of the company.    

"Everybody can be a business person if you want to be." — Kelly Perry  

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:  

Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt  

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/  

Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com  

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/  

YouTube: Angela Proffitt  

Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/  

Connect with Guest:   

Twitter:   @TeamFlower 

Instagram: @TeamFlower   

Website: TeamFlower.org 

Podcast:   All In Podcast 

Conference: Team Flower Conference 

Show notes by show producer: Laura Gray  

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