Today I am chatting with Jen Taylor - the primary wedding planner behind Taylor’d Events Group and the founder of Jen Taylor Consulting.

We discuss how to discover more freedom and abundance through systems, strategy, and workflow in your wedding business. From setting boundaries, to prioritising your own health - we have you covered.

Find out more about Jen:

Taylor'd Events

Jen Taylor Consulting

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Time stamps:

*Starting a Wedding Planning Business [00:00:25]*

Becca Pownall introduces the guest speaker, Jen Taylor, who talks about how she started her wedding planning business, Tailored Events, in Seattle, USA.

*Dealing with Personal Challenges in the Wedding Industry [00:05:36]*

Becca and Jen discuss the personal challenges of working in the wedding industry, including dealing with clients who have experienced loss or are going through difficult times.

*Starting a Consultancy Business [00:07:40]*

Jen talks about how the unexpected loss of her husband led her to start her own consultancy business, Jen Taylor Consultancy, to help other creatives streamline their workflows and processes.

*Creating Standard Operating Procedures [00:08:29]*

Jen emphasizes the importance of creating standard operating procedures for a wedding planning business and how it can help streamline workflows and processes.

*Setting Boundaries and Expectations [00:13:46]*

Jen highlights the importance of setting boundaries and expectations with clients, family, and oneself to avoid burnout and maintain good health.

*Practical Tips for Setting Boundaries [00:15:09]*

Jen shares practical tips for setting boundaries, such as prioritizing time for oneself, putting up signs, and communicating clearly with clients about availability and meeting locations.

*Setting Boundaries [00:16:49]*

Becca and Jen discuss the importance of setting boundaries with clients, including communication preferences and availability, and how to communicate these boundaries effectively.

*Work-Life Balance [00:17:49]*

Jen shares tips for maintaining work-life balance while working from home, including setting specific hours and boundaries for personal time.

*Mental Health and Work-Life Balance [00:24:39]*

Jen talks about the importance of mental health and work-life balance in the wedding planning industry, and how it is becoming more accepted to seek help.

*Dealing with Clients Who Cross Boundaries [00:22:21]*

Becca and Jen talk about how to handle clients who push boundaries, including reminding them of best practices and warning them of potential consequences.

*Setting Boundaries and Expectations [00:26:49]*

Becca and Jen discuss the importance of setting clear boundaries and expectations with clients, and how it can lead to a more enjoyable work-life balance.

*Delegating Tasks and Finding Joy [00:30:08]*

Jen shares her experience of delegating tasks that she doesn't enjoy or that take away from her strengths, and how it has led to a more productive and enjoyable business.

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