Burn out in the wedding industry is real - but it shouldn't be a badge of honour. We see people come and go in this industry, but you shouldn't be at the point of breaking before you take a break.

Today on the podcast I am joined by one of my own personal business mentors - Chris Ducker. He shares his own journey of building a business that led to burn out - and what it has taught him about lasting the long haul. This message is for all of us - are you putting in the steps you need to become a Long Haul Leader.

Buy Chris' book on Amazon today

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*Don't forget to tag us in a post or story before the end of September for the chance to win a copy of Chris' book!*

Time Stamps:

00:00 - The Importance of Taking Breaks

00:18 - Understanding Burnout: A Personal Journey

12:13 - The Importance of Hobbies in Recovery

14:28 - The Importance of Hobbies and Work-Life Balance

20:47 - Realigning Business and Life for Long-Term Success

25:52 - The Importance of Focus and Avoiding Distractions

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Need some support over the next few months?

Whether it's ongoing support at part of the Wed Pro Members Lounge or a high level marketing strategy 1-1 - I am here to help. Don't go it alone this Autumn, let's work together to take your wedding business to the next level.

Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Today I am chatting with magician Oli Couchman, the man behind Revilo Twist Magic. We talk about how magic came into his life, how you enter the magic circle, and how he quit his job to work full time doing what he loves. Oli shares tips on networking, what's working for him right now and why you need to be proactive in your sales strategy.

Find Oli on Instagram

Visit the Revilo Twist Website

Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Time stamps:

00:08 - Networking Strategies for Wedding Professionals

02:08 - The Journey into Magic

08:39 - Taking the Leap: Transitioning to Full-Time Magic

12:30 - The Evolution of a Wedding Entertainer

22:55 - Networking and Client Engagement Strategies

29:13 - Navigating Challenges in the Wedding Industry

31:17 - Navigating Vulnerability in Business

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Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Join the best kept secret club in the Wedding Industry! The Wedding Pro Members Lounge is the learning and support community you have been looking for. Monthly expert masterclasses and a full library of past training, weekly check in calls and monthly goal setting - plus the most supportive community you could ask for.

Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Today I am chatting with two of my clients - Tara and Adam, founders of Just For Your Occasion. Since starting their business 3 years ago, they have gone from 0 wedding per year to over 150 - what is the secret to their success? Wedding Shows! Hear their story from getting started, to realising the constant need for change. It's an honest, candid conversation from business owners who are right in the middle of their growth journey.

Join the Wed Pros Members Lounge

Just for Your Occasion Website

Find them on Instagram

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Wedding Business Strategies

04:52 - Transitioning from Nursing to the Wedding Industry

07:11 - Starting a Business: The Journey Begins

20:53 - Navigating Wedding Fairs: Strategies and Insights

28:29 - The Transition to Full-Time Business

36:30 - The Importance of Continuous Learning in Business

41:41 - Adapting Strategies for Wedding Fairs

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Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Join the best kept secret club in the Wedding Industry! The Wedding Pro Members Lounge is the learning and support community you have been looking for. Monthly expert masterclasses and a full library of past training, weekly check in calls and monthly goal setting - plus the most supportive community you could ask for.

Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Today I am chatting with Multicultural wedding photographer Nick Rutter. With over 17 years in the wedding industry, Nick is known for his natural, creative and colourful photography. We talk about his journey so far, the lessons he's learnt along the way and how he challenges himself to keep his creativity alive.

Follow Nick on Instagram

Visit Nicks website

Time Stamps:

00:30 - Starting a Journey in Multicultural Weddings

00:38 - The Journey of a Wedding Photographer

15:51 - The Journey of Learning and Growth in Photography

19:30 - Breaking into Multicultural Wedding Photography

26:43 - Exploring New Perspectives in Photography

38:07 - Shifting Trends in Wedding Photography

45:37 - The Impact of Social Media on Photography Business

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Need some support over the next few months?

Whether it's ongoing support at part of the Wed Pro Members Lounge or a high level marketing strategy 1-1 - I am here to help. Don't go it alone this Autumn, let's work together to take your wedding business to the next level.

Wedding Pro Members Lounge

You've made the sale, but that's just the start of the journey! How can you offer exceptional customer service so that your customers rave about you to their friends? Today is the final part of our 4 part summer series where we talk about how to excel when it comes to boundaries and customer service.

Time Stamps:

00:04 - The Next Steps After the Sale

01:35 - Setting Boundaries and Expectations in Customer Service

12:00 - Surprise and Delight in Customer Service

16:06 - Dealing with Difficult Customer Situations

22:32 - Effective Customer Service Strategies

The enquiry lands in your inbox.... now the question is, can you turn it into a sale? Today I am going to be sharing best practices and top tips to help your conversion rate increase. Limit ghosting and time wasters and start getting higher quality sales in your wedding business.

Want us to help build your CRM? See the Wedding Pro Agency info here.

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Time Stamps:

00:04 - Understanding the Customer Journey

03:58 - The Customer Journey: Response Time and Automation

14:34 - Automating Customer Interactions and Follow-Ups

23:05 - Next Steps in the Sales Call Process

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Wedding Pro Agency

Need help and support this summer? Let us take some of the marketing tasks off your hands so you can remain consistent all summer long. From blog post writing to content creation, email marketing to website updates and even building out your CRM system, we can help. Get in touch to find out more.

Wedding Pro Agency

This August on the podcast I am walking you through a step by step analysis of the customer journey. Today in part two we talk about getting the enquiries. People may know you exist, but are you doing enough to turn those viewers into enquirers!

Time Stamps:

00:07 - Understanding Client Engagement in Wedding Businesses

01:04 - Understanding the Inquiry Stage of the Customer Journey

04:42 - Marketing Strategies for Wedding Professionals

08:09 - Understanding the Importance of Testimonials in Business

11:10 - Understanding the Customer Journey

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Wed Pros Live in London

Join the wedding education event of the year as I bring Wed Pros Live to London.

Wed Pros Live 2026

This August I am recording a special mini series here on the podcast all about the customer journey funnel. This is what I do with my one to one clients, so I am going to give you an insight into that process so you can work on it too.

This week we are talking about the discovery part of the funnel - this is the point where potential couples come across your business. Are you standing out from the crowd?

Book a discovery call to talk about working 1-1

Find out more about the members lounge

Time stamps

00:05 - Introduction to Customer Journey in Wedding Business

00:47 - Introduction to the Customer Journey

04:57 - Exploring Marketing Strategies

07:42 - Understanding Marketing Channels for Weddings

11:18 - Identifying Client Sources and Patterns

Today I am chatting with Destination Wedding planner Michelle Jacobs owner of Elegante by Michelle J. She discusses her wedding industry journey so far and shares her learnings including learning to say no in your wedding business.

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Visit her website

Time Stamps:

00:17 - Starting Your Wedding Business Journey

01:43 - Michelle's Journey into Wedding Planning

10:50 - Beginning the Journey: From Catering to Wedding Planning

19:20 - The Reality of Wedding Planning

32:03 - The Importance of Networking in Wedding Planning

39:54 - Embracing Technology in Wedding Planning

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Wed Pros Live in London

Join the wedding education event of the year as I bring Wed Pros Live to London.

Wed Pros Live 2026

I did it - I took a leap of faith and launched a wedding industry conference called 'Wed Pros Live'. Next year my brand new wedding conference will be arriving in London - but how did it come about? What makes it different and what happens behind the scenes to make it happen? I share all in today's episode!

Get your tickets to Wed Pros Live!

Time Stamps:

00:37 - Introducing Wed Pros Live 2026

06:53 - Announcing Wed Pros Live: A New Wedding Conference in the UK

09:08 - Creating an Inclusive Event Experience

17:58 - Introducing the Speaker Lineup

24:30 - Ticket Pricing and Sponsorship