Today I'm chatting to Nora Shields, owner of Bridal Bliss and co-founder of Rock Paper Coin.

We talk about how Nora founded her wedding business, and how she ended up creating her very own piece of software for the wedding industry. Nora admits she has always been risk averse in her wedding business - so how did she end up where she is now?

Find out more about Nora:

Rock Paper Coin

Bridal Bliss

Time stamps:

Nora's background [00:01:10] Nora talks about her background, her parents' business, and how she fell in love with weddings.

Starting Bridal Bliss [00:03:02] Nora talks about how she started Bridal Bliss, her slow growth, and how she brought on more planners.

Creating Rock Paper Coin [00:04:57] Nora talks about how she and her sister-in-law created Rock Paper Coin to simplify the booking process for weddings and events.

Approach to risk-taking [00:06:13] Becca and Nora discuss Nora's approach to risk-taking in business and how she balances it with having a fallback plan.

Starting a Software Company [00:07:56] Nora talks about how she and her co-founder started a software company despite not being technical and how they partnered with the right people to make it happen.

Knowing When to Diversify Your Business [00:10:42] Nora shares how they knew it was the right time to start Rock Paper Coin and how having a solid team in place allowed them to focus on the new venture.

Finding Gaps in the Market [00:13:07] Nora advises listeners to look for gaps in the market by solving problems they encounter in their day-to-day experiences and talking to others in their industry.

Working with a Partner [00:15:42] Nora and Elizabeth's successful partnership, finding the right partner, and the importance of complementing each other's strengths.

Red Flags and Planning [00:18:11] The importance of doing research, having a business plan, and having a backup plan. The significance of surrounding oneself with other entrepreneurs and seeking advice.

Overcoming Pitfalls [00:21:27] The challenge of getting people to sign up for a new business idea, the importance of solving an actual problem, and the significance of feedback and being flexible.

Nora's future plans [00:24:43] Nora talks about her love for the wedding industry and her mission to provide education and software to make the backend easier for wedding professionals.

Balancing work and family [00:25:51] Nora discusses the challenges of balancing work and family life, especially with two young boys and being in the wedding industry.

Rock Paper Coin availability [00:27:02] Becca mentions that Rock Paper Coin is not currently available in the UK, but Nora plans to bring it there soon. Nora offers to send a cheat sheet on automation to UK listeners who reach out to her on Instagram.

Mentioned in this episode:

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