Nice Weddings Podcast

Key Takeaways:

1. Doing free events and trades are a way to get your foot in the door, and stay friends with wedding pros in the industry.

2. The design for the entire wedding, many times, starts with the dress.

3. You should have incredible confidence in yourself, but also know that you can learn something new everyday. 

4. If you really want a fun wedding, take the time to get your guest list right.

More about Brian Worley and see his amazing work:

http://bold-events.com/design/

http://www.brianworley.com/

https://www.instagram.com/brian.c.worley/

1. Preparedness is key to an amazing wedding!
2. Meet clients on their turf.
3. Best marketing is doing a GREAT job!
4. Book entertainment early 🙂

Join me on today's show as we interview Jennifer Lott with Weddings by Epic.

Jennifer is one sweet and fun person and it shows in her planning. From understanding the couples vision and love story - to making sure they have an absolute blast on the dance floor... there is no doubt that you will get some inspiration from our conversation. 

Key Takeaways:

1. Personal relationship with client is most important.
2. Shots after the ceremony… Yas!
3. Focusing on ONE thing can be freeing!
4. Wedding planning is not glamorous 
5. As you'll see, jennifer is a fun girl.

You can contact Jennifer:

• Website: WeddingsByEpic.com
• Instagram: WeddingsByEpic
• TheKnot: WeddingsByEpic

Today's show was brought to you by Nice Entertainment! 

On today's show I get a chance to sit down with special guest, Ashley Charron of Event Pod and Boxwood Bridal Co. Ashley is an entrepreneur that knows how to connect people. She gathered over 1,500 wedding pros to join her Networking Facebook Group "Event Pod " in less than 1 year. 

We cover all things networking:

1. What networking is not.
2. Networking best practices.
3. Networking follow up rules.

Some other key takeaways...

• The cupcake marketing method.
• Your net worth is equal your network!
• Networking is not handing out business cards.
• Pro Tip - Find out their dogs name!

Finally we end the show with a new section called Hot Mess where we share personal stories of where things "didn't go so right". 

Today's show was brought to you by Wedding Crushers. Go to WeddingCrushers.biz/100k for a free personalized marketing action plan. 

If you don't think you have sales experience.. think again. You've been selling ever since you convinced your parents to let you go on that spring break trip. She also says the best way that she sells is by helping. If you can figure out how you can help your client and make their wedding day amazing.. then you're in business. And finally, be proactive, reach out... do your best to get and stay in touch with the client.. but do it in a laid back way. We talk about working out and staying mentally fresh and a whole lot more.. Without delay please welcome.. Jessica Smith

#1) How Do You Know If Wedding Photography is For You? Andy says to start doing it full time.  You will know very quickly if you really love it. #2)  Don't be afraid to teach someone your trade… you can't fully serve someone if you're afraid that they're going to become better than you. If you're afraid that they will become your competition - and your business will become less. … well you're in it for the wrong reasons. #3) Andy gives a little bride advice. Hey listen, when planning out your big day.. Please please pleaes leave enough time for pictures. We talk about marketing, working with spouses, and an incredible non-profit that he started that helps fight sex trafficing with weddings. So much good stuff! If you're listening be sure to subscribe & comment. Let me know what you like and what you don't like.  Without further ado.. Andy Brophy.

Tony shares that his company is all about being different each time & making it better & better & better. So much so that he dines out 5 nights per week. So he can try new food, get the vibe of a different place. Referral marketing is his number one way of marketing. And he doesn't do it by blasting his companies name all over everything in the building. He has found that if a potential client has a great experience - they will seek out his company. And finally questions. Are you asking your clients good questions? Write down 5 or 6 really really good questions that you can ask your clients to get to know them a little better. Tony shares some of his questions with us. So grab a pen and paper.. or pull up evernote.. Oh, and did I forget to mention he share marketing and branding tips on booking celebs like Opera Winfrey. This is going to be good!

We have our first bride on the show. We should have know it was just a matter of time to get a real bride on a wedding podcast. Sarah gives us some great advice as vendors - so be sure to have your Evernote pulled up and ready jot down some ideas. We talk about exactly how she uses apps like the Knot and Wedding Wire. And why you should make the contact form the number 1 thing clients find on your website. I think you're going to love this interview. With any delay - - Sarah, take it away.

You can see Ashley doing her thing on the TV show "Say Yes to the dress!" https://youtu.be/pPqEWP78rnE If you're thinking about starting a "Barn Wedding Venue", you may need to look into the legal side of things... and get a realistic start up cost. Ashley said it can cost anywhere from $50 to $250k just to get your doors open. One of the number one things you can do as a wedding vendor is be nice. We talk about being polite, and understanding.. But hey, I know you guys are down with that because you are plugged into the Nicest wedding podcast on the planet. Let's jump right in our call with Ashley Cudsik