GSD Diaries with Angela Proffitt

 In this episode, Angela and Daniel Spires discuss:  There's so much opportunity and growth in the estate of Cherokee   Everything that is included in the Cherokee Estate  It's a simple process to rent and use the Cherokee Estate  The opportunity for the overnight experience of a wedding    Key Takeaways:  The house is BEAUTIFUL!  Cherokee has lots of space  The nature of the property is unbelievable  Cherokee also caters to other events       "We've taken the guest work out of it for our clients." — Daniel Spires      Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:     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 Daniel Spires:      Twitter:  @cherokeedock  Website:  cherokeedock.com  Instagram: @cherokee.dock           Show notes by podcastologist: Jessie Taylor    Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In this episode, Angela and Rhonda Malone Cammon discuss: 

It is possible to customize ice  They do food tastings before hand   It's challenging being a woman and a woman of color to tell people that "I know what I'm doing"  Woman business leaders    Key Takeaways: 

People don't know what they like to drink, so you have to give them options  Just because you're drinking something with alcohol in it doesn't mean it can't be healthy  Bartenders can prepare drinks and flavors that you didn't even know that you wanted  You need to own your story       "I make the process very simple for them, and they love that!   " — Rhonda Malone Cammon      Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:     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 Rhonda Malone Cammon:      Twitter:  @cammonrhonda  Facebook:  https://www. facebook.com/barseatwithrsc  Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/barseatwithrsc/  Website:  barseatwithrsc.com/    Email:  barseatwithrsc@ outlook.com  YouTube: http:// barseatwithrsc.com/#  LinkedIn: https://www. linkedin.com/in/rhonda-malone- cammon-86309145/             Show notes by show producer: Britnie Leverett    Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Angela and Wes Howard discuss:

• How Wes comes up with the vows for their wedding day
• Tips when looking for a wedding officiant
• Do couples nowadays still ask for marriage counseling
• Your officiant on the wedding day should bend over backwards to make it amazing

Key Takeaways:

• You want an officiant who wants a relationship with you
• You can do whatever you want at your wedding
• The most important thing in a relationship is communication
• Make each wedding personal

 "You want your wedding to match your personality." — Wes Howard

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:

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 Wes:

Phone Number:  615.495.8778

Email:  [email protected]

Show notes by show producer: Jessie Taylor

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

The Pick Inn

In this episode, Angela and Amanda Jackson discuss:

• How did Amanda get into the Wedding & Events Industry?
• What is special and unique about Amanda's service and what she provides?
• What is it that Amanda's clients love?
• What are the challenges Amanda has in the industry?

Key Takeaways:

• Amanda Jackson fell in love with The Pick Inn when Amanda was married there in 2014. In fact, she loved it so much, she bought it! 
• Amanda's goal is to make events as stress-free and fun as possible.
• Amanda's family is excited to keep the traditions of The Pick Inn alive as a historic Gallatin wedding venue and corporate event center.

"The customer is not always right, but you have to make them feel like they are." — Amanda Jackson

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:

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 Amanda Jackson:

Instagram: @thepickinn

Facebook:  @thepickinn

Website:  www.pickinnevents.com

Email:  [email protected]

Phone: (615) 946-4306

Show notes by show producer: Danielle Taylor

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Beautiful Blooms

In this episode, Angela and Jared Tuchinsky discuss:

• Why petaldriven.com is so unique in the wedding industry 
• The reality of how and why flowers cost a lot
• How to educate yourself to find the best deals
• Tips and tricks about flower types

Key Takeaways:

• Flowers are like children and need to be nurtured until they are ready
• Flowers cost a lot for the quality, the time put into prepping, and creativity 
• Look at all the resources out there (like podcasts) to research and find the best price and ideas for flowers
• There are ways to make flowers bloom quicker so you can use them faster

"If you were baking a cake and someone came in and saw just the mess, they would not know the beauty behind the mess." — Jared Tuchinsky

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:

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 Jared Tuchinsky: 

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

Website:  https://petaldriven.com

Email:  [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQrHdB6ivEYEWIWsCYnT0A

Show notes by show producer: Danielle Taylor

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Timeline Genius   In this episode, Angela and Eddie Babbage discuss:

What problem did Eddie find in the wedding industry and how did he fix it? Why is Timeline Genius such an amazing app to use? Be careful where you store your information. How do timelines help you stay organized? Key Takeaways:

Timelines run everything and are super important. Listen intently and be present.  Timeline Genius saves you time and helps you to be professional.  Have your contacts and information backed up.  

  "Timeline Genius makes it very easy to create totally customized, highly professional event time lines." — Eddie Babbage  

Connect with Eddie Babbage:  Website:  https://www.timelinegenius.com /      

Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:  Instagram:  https://www.instag ram.com/angelaproffitt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook .com/AngelaProffittLLC/ Website: www.AngelaProffitt.co m Pinterest: https://www.pintere st.com/aproffitt/ YouTube: Angela Proffitt Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin .com/in/angelaproffittLLC/  

Show notes by show producer: Danielle Taylor  

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it

Fetefully

In this episode, Angela and Gigi McDowell discuss:

• Do you have to meet with your wedding planner in person?
• How did Fetefully get started?
• What does the quiz help you discover?
• How do you pick the best planner?

Key Takeaways:

• Jaw dropping event design doesn't have to equal high prices.
• Don't believe people that tell you that you can't do what you love.
• Find your dream job.
• The brides want to see the colors and gittler while the groom wants to see the numbers.

"You can work with whoever you want because that’s how technology works." — Gigi McDowell

Connect with GiGi McDowell:

Twitter:  @fetefully_

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

Website: www.fetefully.com 

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @fetefully_

Show notes by show producer: Danielle Taylor

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

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