🚨 Review hostage is real.
Threatening bad reviews to get freebies. Fake five-stars. Kickbacks to make vendor lists. In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why trust is for sale in the wedding industry.

Couples think “preferred vendors” are vetted. Vendors assume reviews are honest. But behind the scenes? Money, leverage, and quiet deals are running the show.

🎧 What you’ll hear inside:
– What kickbacks really look like (and why they matter)
– Shocking examples of “review hostage” in action
– How to tell if a vendor list is bought or earned
– What couples & creatives must ask to protect themselves

Whether you’re planning your wedding or running your business, this episode is your survival guide to the trust economy.

👉 What’s the WORST review or shady vendor story you’ve seen? Drop it in the comments — we might feature it in a future episode.

💌 Share this with someone planning a wedding — it could save them thousands (and their sanity).
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