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- Aspiring 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
Links mentioned in this episode:
- www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan
- www.inspiredtoplan.com/webinarsignup
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
0 min - 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, and2 - are in your same shoes and can relate to where you areMany 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:
InadequateUncomfortable because they don’t know all the answersInsecureFearful of making mistakesCarry 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.comhttps://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/https://www.facebook.com/inspiredtoplan0 min - The 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
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
0 min - 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.comThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
21 min - 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, transparentEducation-always refining and getting betterMentorship & SupportStages of a PlannerPodcastReal wedding planner talkSign up for the Inspired to Plan webinar HERE?
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.inspiredtoplan.comhttps://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
17 min - 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 confidenceMake it clear: Write it out in a clear proposal.Obtain referrals and testimonialsList 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.comhttps://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
37 min - 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 businessProblem: 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/393361668355151www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplanhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/176-how-to-make-your-2021-different-from-your-2020/id1245763628?i=1000503761271This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
29 min - BONUS: Wild Stories of the Wedding World!
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151www.inspiredtoplan.comThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
22 min - 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 ClientsCatering ManagersVendorsWhat types of gifts could be given?
Here’s a list of some of our favorite gift ideas!Creative Gift BoxMarigold https://marigoldgrey.comPersonalized GiftEmilime Designs https://www.emilimedesigns.comSamantha BaerHoliday Treat and NoteNats Sweets https://www.natsweets.comB Toffee https://btoffee.comCocoa Dulce https://cocoadolce.comThoughtful IdeasWendy Ware Designer http://www.wendywaredesigner.comWe hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. Happy giving!
Links mentioned in this episode:www.inspiredtoplan.comhttps://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
19 min - BOUNDARIES: 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.comhttps://www.instagram.com/inspiredtoplan/https://www.facebook.com/groups/393361668355151This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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About The Inspired To Plan Podcast
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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…
really all about!