October 03, 2023

Planning for Unexpected Changes in Life & Business with Genna Engeman, the Wedding Gown Tailor

45 minutes

How to plan for the unexpected - what a contradictory statement, but as a self-employed bridal seamstress, it is critical to think about. In this episode, I chat with Genna Engeman, the Wedding Gown Tailor. Genna started her seamstress career as a part-time gig, and then when she became pregnant and her husband was laid off, she decided to go all-in full-time in her business, The Wedding Gown Tailor.

In this episode:

Planning ahead for life events while running your own alteration business.

How to adapt to unexpected life events for business.

How to get clients during the growth phase of business, or when you want to increase your revenue.

Empowering yourself to saying no to brides when you are booked, or busy.

Actionable tips for saving money for slow seasons.

Building an emergency network for worst-case scenarios.

Relatable tips for alterations

The Wedding Gown Tailor is housed in a private boutique workshop in Clarksville, TN, where I live with my family. My interest in sewing spans over two decades starting with my grandmother teaching me the art of mending. In college, I accepted an apprenticeship in a bridal sewing workshop and honed my skills until I rose to be a full-time seamstress. After the birth of my first child in 2019, I left my job in Nashville and decided to focus on my family and a new adventure in entrepreneurship.

Connect with Genna:

Website: https://www.theweddinggowntailortn.com

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

Bridal Alterations Anonymous: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1974638486110362/

Connect with Nadine:

Become a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozeman

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