The Inspired To Plan Podcast

By Inspired To Plan

The Inspired To Plan Podcast is real wedding industry talk for Wedding and Event Planners and Creatives. We talk business, marketing, education, and the honest truth of what being a wedding planner is... more

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

The Inspired To Plan Podcast episodes:

March 09, 2021Aspiring Planner Series: The Art of The Backup Plan
MASTERCALSS COMING MARCH 24TH, 10AM PST
"How To Set Your Prices As A Wedding Planner And Stop Selling Yourself Short"
REGISTER AT WWW.INSPIREDTOPLAN.COM/WEBINARSIGNUP
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www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan
www.inspiredtoplan.com/webinarsignup
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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March 02, 2021 The Aspiring Planner Series: Coffee Chats! How Connecting With Other Planners Brings Calm To the Planning Biz!
Community and why this is vital to an aspiring wedding planner.
It’s important to be connected with people who:
1 - know where you have been, and
2 - are in your same shoes and can relate to where you are
Many aspiring planners will feel:
Drive and determination to learn and grow.
They can’t get enough of the industry and want to submerge themselves in it.
They have passion, excitement, willingness, eager…
But they may also feel:
Inadequate
Uncomfortable because they don’t know all the answers
Insecure
Fearful of making mistakes
Carry self-doubt (can I really do this)
These questions were part of last week's podcast, so be sure you reflect on them and write them down.
Aspiring planners, ask yourself:
Do I really want this?
Why do I really want to do this?
Am I willing to put in the time & effort it will take to grow and start this business?
Do I have the support around me that will drive me forward?
What am I attracted to about this industry?
Register for the upcoming webinar on March 23rd at 10am PST!
www.inspiredtoplan.com/webinarsignup
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.inspiredtoplan.com
https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/
https://www.facebook.com/inspiredtoplan
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February 22, 2021The Aspiring Planner Series: The Thing We Wish We Knew
Starting a wedding planning business is such an adventure! Listen as Merilee and Faith share things they wish they knew when they first started their wedding planning businesses.
Building a business doesn’t happen overnight, although we wish it did!
What typically draws the aspiring planner to the wedding industry and what wedding planning really consists of.
Aspiring planners, ask yourself:
Do I really want this?
Why do I really want to do this?
Am I willing to put in the time & effort it will take to grow and start this business?
Do I have the support around me that will drive me forward?
What am I attracted to about this industry?
Register for the upcoming webinar on March 23rd at 10am PST!
Links mentioned in this episode:
*www.inspiredtoplan.com
www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan
www.facebook/inspiredtoplan
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February 15, 2021 The Aspiring Planner Series: Confidence is Key
This week, Faith speaks on the importance of confidence in the wedding industry. Every new planner starts with such passion and drive, and often out of nowhere, one wrong conversation, an intimidating competitors social media post, or a declined proposal cause you to second guess your ability. Faith touches on the importance on building your confidence through community and education and also makes a special announcement:
There is a webinar coming soon for Aspiring Planners Only! Registration dates to be announces SOON!
Follow Us on IG @inspiredtoplan for details!
Links mentioned in this episode:
(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inspired-to-plan-podcast/id1537345185?i=1000496116400)
www.inspiredtoplan.com
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January 18, 2021 What is INSPIRED TO PLAN!?!
What’s Inspired to Plan
Inspired to Plan is an educational and community based program to inspire, encourage and guide planners at all stages in their business.
Community and Membership of Planners
No-competition, open, honest, transparent
Education-always refining and getting better
Mentorship & Support
Stages of a Planner
Podcast
Real wedding planner talk
Sign up for the Inspired to Plan webinar HERE?
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.inspiredtoplan.com
https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151
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January 11, 2021 Communicating Your Value: Tips for turning a conversation into a check in your hand.
Finding the value of your work and knowing how to charge appropriately.
Only you can decide what you’re worth. What your time is worth.
You must understand your value.
Why are you different?
Having confidence
Make it clear: Write it out in a clear proposal.
Obtain referrals and testimonials
List out what you want to tell your potential clients to explain your value.
Represent yourself everywhere you go.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.inspiredtoplan.com
https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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January 04, 2021 The Blessings on 2020: It wasn't all bad!
This week, Merilee and Faith cover the blessings and lessons we can find in 2020 that will help us build a stonger 2021.
Problem: Events being shut down
Blessing: Having the time to reflect on yourself and your business
Problem: Events openings, but in very small numbers.
Blessing: Being able to design intimately and making each element intentional and focusing on the union.
Problem: Sudden mandate change.
Blessing: Improved your ability to think on your feet and reminds you to be prepared with a backup plan.
So how do we move forward in 2021 when there looks like there's some light at the end of the tunnel, but there are also so many unknowns?
Communicate your value to your potential client and how you can come in ready to handle anything.
Get connected with Events Professionals in and outside of your area!
www.inspiredtoplan.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151
www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/176-how-to-make-your-2021-different-from-your-2020/id1245763628?i=1000503761271
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December 28, 2020 BONUS: Wild Stories of the Wedding World!
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December 25, 2020 BONUS: Gift Giving in the Event World
It’s that time of year where the most gifts are given and received. In the wedding world and as a planner who do you give gifts to? What types of gifts do you give? Gifts are so important as they let someone know you’re thinking of them.
As a planner who could you consider giving a gift to?
Present and Past Clients
Catering Managers
Vendors
What types of gifts could be given?
Here’s a list of some of our favorite gift ideas!
Creative Gift Box
Marigold https://marigoldgrey.com
Personalized Gift
Emilime Designs https://www.emilimedesigns.com
Samantha Baer
Holiday Treat and Note
Nats Sweets https://www.natsweets.com
B Toffee https://btoffee.com
Cocoa Dulce https://cocoadolce.com
Thoughtful Ideas
Wendy Ware Designer http://www.wendywaredesigner.com
We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. Happy giving!
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.inspiredtoplan.com
https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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19min
December 21, 2020BOUNDARIES: How to Protect Your Personal Time and Still Be Present For Your Clients.
Faith and Merilee talk about habits and your personal time. As an entrepreneur, setting boundaries sounds great until you have to implement them.
Look at what you need outside your business.
Communicate your “business hours” and “availability” to your clients and vendors.
What to do when your boundaries are pressed.
Don’t give in to “it’s just my time, it’s okay.”
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.inspiredtoplan.com
https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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29min

FAQs about The Inspired To Plan Podcast:

How many episodes does The Inspired To Plan Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.