Today, I bring in Julian Leaver, the Dapper Diplomat and owner of Julian Leaver Events.

Julian was on the podcast a few months ago for episode 123 to talk about the power of a strong personal brand. It was one of the most popular podcasts we’ve done over the past year, which got me thinking about how to dive even deeper into the knowledge he can share with the audience.

So I’m bringing him in quarterly, now, to talk about important topics like personal brand, grooming and attire, etiquette, communication, client experience, and how to handle difficult situations. 

I like his no-nonsense approach, and self-effacing take on what it means to work with luxury clients and vendors.

Today’s discussion is about networking, because it’s a) crucial for long-term success in the wedding industry, and b) a challenge for many, maybe even most people in the audience. Even if you think you’re doing a great job at networking, it’s quite possible - maybe even likely - that you’re messing it up and don’t even know it.

I’ve learned a ton from Julian over the years. I know you will too.