Did you know that there are 370,000 NEW malware threats released every day and small businesses (and their bank accounts) are the #1 target? In this episode, Kristina sat down with Jeff Chandler, founder and CEO of Z-JAK Technologies and author of the book “Hacked! What You Must Know Now To Protect Your Business Financials, Customer Data, and Reputation From Cybercriminals” to discuss what you MUST know.

Are you a business owner? If you do anything on the internet, this episode is a MUST listen! Kristina sat down with a cybersecurity expert to discuss the number one threat to your business that even the BEST firewalls and anti-virus software can’t protect against and what you need to do now to remedy it!

Don’t miss this episode! Crucial information is being shared about the biggest security risks and what you need to do to stay safe if you’re going to store client data, confidential data and financial information.

Stay tuned for this episode! Kristina talks with a cybersecurity expert about the continual increase of mobile devices, cloud applications, e-mail, and social media sites connecting to your computer network and how to keep your network secure from malware threats and hackers!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND how to optimize technology and keep your network secure, freeing you up to increase your quality of service and make more money doing what you love!

How are you keeping hackers and malware from infiltrating your sensitive information? Share with us and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

Connect with the host:
Kristina Stubblefield
Website: www.kristinastubblefield.com 
Social media @kristinastubblefield  

Connect with our guest:
Jeff Chandler
Website: https://zjak.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zjaktech
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-chandler-louky/

Z-JAK Technologies Free Executive Brief/Protection Guide Link:
https://zjak.net/small-business-cyber-protection-guide/

In this episode, Kristina and Sharon go over all the final details that need to be checked off your list so you can glide into your wedding day stress-free!

You’re one month out from your wedding day! The excitement is palpable! Now is the time to tie up all those loose ends with a pretty little bow. Stay tuned as Kristina and Sharon go over everything that should be finalized when you are four weeks or less from game day.

Listen to this episode to hear about finalizing seating charts, adjusting RSVP counts and sending final payments to your vendors, creating your day of timeline and reconfirming everything so you can relax and just be a guest at your own wedding.

Who is taking all the leftover alcohol, food and cake home? Who is responsible for taking your gifts and cards from the reception? Who is responsible for getting your decor to and from the venue? Who is taking care of your home, mail & pets while you go on your honeymoon? Catch this episode to hear these and other considerations you should be making when you are one month away from saying I DO!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND that a little forethought, planning and getting things done ahead of time will help you to be more relaxed and truly enjoy your wedding day.

Are you getting close to your BIG day? Tell us how you are staying on task and getting the to-do list items checked off and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things 

Connect with the hosts:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com or www.soinmediagroup.com

social media @kristinastubblefield_ or @soinmediagroup

Sharon Rumsey, A Perfect Plan Events www.aperfectplanevents.com social media @aperfectplankentuckiana

Michael Gaddie, Lloyd’s Florist  www.lloydsflorist.net  social media @lloydsflorist

*Please note - all episodes of The Ring The Bling and All The Things are pre-recorded and might not reflect the timeframe of release date. 

In this episode, Kristina invited Dr. Christine Li back on the show to have her share 9 success strategies that anyone can implement immediately to give you a fresh perspective and forward momentum as we head into a new year.

With 2022 slated to be the busiest year for weddings since 1984, have you thought about your company’s vision or mission? You have a unique opportunity before you to grow your business and increase pricing due to demand. Tune into this episode to hear 9 success strategies that will help you get out of your head and take the leap that could grow your business exponentially!

Do you question yourself and your business decisions constantly? Are you filled with self-doubt personally and professionally? Risk needs to happen in order for your business to grow and self-doubt is a time waster! Listen to this episode to hear how forward momentum, and just taking action instead of overthinking it, will start to cure your self-doubt and move your business to new heights.

Do you have a business bestie or accountability partner? Do you schedule your time to intentionally include periods of rest throughout the day? Do you purposefully add joy to your every day? The success strategies being offered in this episode will help you answer YES to all of those questions the next time you get asked. Tune in!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND some of the blocks that may be causing your negative thinking and at least 9 ways you can address them!

Do you already practice one or more of the tips offered in this episode? Share with us and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

Connect with the host:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com
social media @kristinastubblefield 

Connect with our guest:

Dr. Christine Li - https://www.procrastinationcoach.com
https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/
social media @procrastinationcoach

What does bust dust, thigh rescue, Monistat chafing cream and a dead deer have to do with wedding planning? LOTS! Don't miss this episode. Your favorite wedding planning podcast crew attended the Association of Bridal Consultants annual conference where they interviewed some of the nation's renowned wedding planners to get their top tips... and you'll want to listen - if only for the pure entertainment value... especially the last segment! We’re certain it will bring a smile to your face and make you chuckle!

Tune in to this episode! Mike, Sharon & Kristina attended the Association of Bridal Consultants annual conference at French Lick Resort in southern Indiana. There were hundreds of planners from all over the United States in attendance and the crew got to pick a few of their brains about planning a wedding and the best advice they would like to share with our listeners.

From Connecticut and Brooklyn, New York to Tennessee and Texas, we tracked down multiple wedding planners from across the country to ask them for their best wedding planning advice. Take a listen to the episode! We promise you will walk away with several great tips and laughter from a story about a wedding reception and a dead deer! 

Don’t miss this Wedding Wednesday episode! The podcast crew went on location to an annual bridal consultants conference to meet, speak to and learn from wedding planners from across the country. Warning! The multiple pieces of advice contained in this episode are blunt, useful and some are downright funny!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN about several great tips that could save you time, money, emotions and sweat in some unmentionable places on your wedding day. 

Do you have a great wedding day rescue tip or funny story to share? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things 

Connect with the hosts:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com or www.soinmediagroup.com

social media @kristinastubblefield_ or @soinmediagroup

Sharon Rumsey, A Perfect Plan Events www.aperfectplanevents.com social media @aperfectplankentuckiana

Michael Gaddie, Lloyd’s Florist  www.lloydsflorist.net  social media @lloydsflorist

*Please note - all episodes of The Ring The Bling and All The Things are pre-recorded and might not reflect the timeframe of release date.

Connect with our guests:

Angela Proffitt - https://angelaproffitt.com/

Stephanie Karen Davis - https://creativeweddingsandevents.com/

Kawania Wooten - https://theenlightenedcreative.com/

You can’t just show up on social media without a plan… unless you don’t want anything out of it! And you can’t just randomly post when you finally get around to thinking about it… you will not get results! In this episode Kristina breaks down all the questions you need to ask yourself before you can develop a true social media posting plan - a strategy that will yield a return on your investment.

There are so many social media platforms out there! Where are you spending your time and efforts posting? Are you on the right channels - the same ones your target audience is on? If you aren’t asking yourself these questions, you are missing the boat and missing out on leads and sales for your business. Tune in to hear Kristina explain how to create a social media strategy that you can easily implement and stick to by asking yourself and answering a few basic questions.

Don’t miss this episode! Are you posting on social media at random or doing it intentionally because you have a strategic plan and calls to action to attract your target audience? Do you even know what social channels your target audience is spending their time on? Listening to this episode will give you those answers! Catch it now before your competitors do!

Listen to this episode to hear how and where to engage with your wedding business’s target audience, how to address their pain points… and how you can utilize the plethora of content you have across multiple platforms to cover more ground.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND why just a little forward thinking and planning to create a social media strategy will enable you to post with purpose and see a return on investment rather than at random without any quantifiable results.

Do you utilize a social media strategy? Tell us how effective it has been for your business and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

Connect with the host:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com social media @kristinastubblefield  

In this down to the nitty gritty episode, Kristina and Sharon are breaking down the checklist of items that should be done for your wedding in the 2 to 3 month out timeframe.

Apparel, accessories, dress fittings, invitations being mailed, booking honeymoon activities and more… Tune in to this episode to hear Kristina and Sharon talk about these and all of the other items you should be taking care of during the 2 to 3 month out from your wedding timeframe.

Stay tuned! From all the paper products that need to be created and ordered to photographer and videographer shot lists to the DJ’s song list, you will need to tune in to hear what needs to be checked off your to-do list when you are 8 to 12 weeks out from your BIG day!

The dress has been ordered but what are you doing about your veil, garter, shoes, undergarments and jewelry? Listen to this podcast episode to hear all about finalizing the bride’s attire, groom’s ensemble and bridal party’s apparel when you are less than 3 months out from walking down the aisle.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND the litany of minor and varied items that need to be checked off your to-do list when you are approaching the 2 to 3 month out mark of your nearing wedding ceremony.

How did you stay on top of the checklist of items to do before your wedding? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things 

Connect with the hosts:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com or www.soinmediagroup.com

social media @kristinastubblefield_ or @soinmediagroup

Sharon Rumsey, A Perfect Plan Events www.aperfectplanevents.com social media @aperfectplankentuckiana

Michael Gaddie, Lloyd’s Florist  www.lloydsflorist.net  social media @lloydsflorist

*Please note - all episodes of The Ring The Bling and All The Things are pre-recorded and might not reflect the timeframe of release date. 

In this episode Kristina gives the definition and examples of social proof marketing - a psychological phenomenon where if we see others doing and enjoying something, we instinctively want to do it as well… and how you can use it to your advantage to effectively market your business.

Don’t miss this episode! We’ve all heard the phrase that the “PROOF” is in the pudding, right? Well, the PROOF is in this episode - social proof marketing! Kristina breaks down different types of social proof and how you can utilize it to generate leads and sales.

We know you are already asking for them but are you using them on your website and in your messaging? Testimonials and reviews resonate with potential clients and are an intrical part of your marketing strategy and the best part - they don’t expire! Listen to this episode to hear more on this subject and other forms of social proof you can use to build trust with your previous and potential clientele.

Stay tuned for this information-packed episode about social proof marketing and how incredibly beneficial it is to wedding professionals. From using it to overcome objections and applying specific numbers in your messaging to get your point across, Kristina offers several great tips you can implement immediately for your business.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND what social proof marketing is and how you can easily tap into it to push more leads and sales to your wedding related business.

Are you already utilizing any of the social proof marketing ideas Kristina mentioned in the episode? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

Connect with the host:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com social media @kristinastubblefield  

In this ladies only episode, Kristina and Sharon sat down with professional wedding photographer, Misty Enright, to talk about everything to consider when planning your wedding photos… timelines, sunsets, first looks, shot lists and literally all the things in between.

Tune in to this episode to hear the ladies of our podcast talk to a professional wedding photographer who shares all her best tips to make sure your day is captured perfectly!

Don’t miss this episode! Kristina & Sharon are walking wedding day photos… and how there is so much more to the photos than looking good. Let’s face it! The only thing that becomes more valuable after the wedding are your photos from the day. And these ladies want to make sure you get them right!

Listen to this episode to hear a 16 year wedding photography veteran give her best advice and tips for capturing the memorable moments on your BIG day… from having a details box, shot list, staged exit photos to the recommended number of hours a shutterbug is needed to catch all the important moments.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND that you can control the timeline better before the ceremony… and if photos are done beforehand, it will allow you to go right to the reception and celebrate with your family and friends.

Did you do your bridal party photos before the ceremony? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Misty Enright
Misty shot her first wedding in 2003 in Cincinnati. It was a friend's wedding. She took some 'for fun' jobs after that and in 2005, after being 'that girl with a camera' her whole life, she made photography her job. Since 2005, She has shot proposals, engagements and weddings in 15 states. Her work has been featured nationally in wedding planning blogs and published in local magazines. And after almost 300 weddings, She has seen it all. And after 16 years in the business of weddings, She is excited for what is to come and possibly new beginnings.

Website: https://mistyenright.com/
E-mail: [email protected]

In this episode Kristina is talking about her definition of outcome marketing! What is it? It is the end result you offer to an engaged couple after providing a service for their wedding. Tune in to understand how to use this “end result” in your marketing efforts!

What is an engaged couple gaining or receiving by hiring you for their wedding? What is the end result you provide? Answer these questions in layman's terms and you have your marketing message and content for your social media channels. Tune in to this episode to understand how to use it!

Are you selling potential clients on the end result you can provide to them? Not sure what that means or how to do this? Listen to this episode to understand that listening closely to the questions being asked about your services are the ones you need to answer in your marketing efforts. 

Stay tuned to this episode! Kristina is sharing how to go about creating content for your most effective marketing messages by asking yourself what the engaged couple is actually getting by the end of your provided service to them. 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND how to create effective marketing messages on your website and social channels just by asking yourself a few simple questions.

Ready to give your business a shameless plug? What end result does your product or service provide? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

Connect with the host:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com social media @kristinastubblefield  

In this episode, Kristina and Mike set out to have a Zoom conversation with newlywed Blake to discuss her recent wedding and most memorable moments… then her groom Alex popped on camera and microphone to share his cake in the face story and how he planned the most perfect honeymoon for his bride.

What’s better than hearing from a bride after her special day? THIS EPISODE! Tune in to hear Mike & Kristina talk to newlyweds Blake & Alex about planning a wedding in the midst of Covid and their collective and individual most memorable moments of their wedding day.

Don’t miss this episode! Kristina & Mike talked to a brand spanking new bride and got to hear her proposal story, when they started planning and booking vendors and when they realized they knew NOTHING about planning a wedding and hired a professional planner to take over!

Listen to this episode to hear Mike and Kristina’s banter with the newly married Blake & Alex. The couple gets candid about planning a wedding during Covid and the challenges it posed like picking a venue from online photos and how the unpredictability of the time was unsettling

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND that hiring a professional wedding planner and scheduling all your bridal party photos before the ceremony will save you LOADS of time and energy!

Did you just get married? Tell us your most memorable moments from your wedding day and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things