Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney

This week I'm chatting to wedding photographer Mycah Bain. We discussed her philosophy that success in the wedding industry is not solely defined by financial metrics but rather by the joy and fulfilment derived from her work. She reflects on her early career, the challenges of burnout, and the pivotal decisions that led her to establish a balanced approach to business.

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Time stamps:

00:14 - Introduction to Wedding Business Strategies

00:29 - Embarking on the Journey of Wedding Photography

11:48 - Embracing Change: The Journey to Self-Care and Business Growth

17:33 - Transitioning to a Team-Based Business Model

31:24 - Understanding Money Mindset

37:52 - Embracing Change: The Role of AI in Business

40:26 - Defining Your Dream Life

Show notes:

This week I'm speaking to Daisy Bradley about the evolution of the wedding industry, focusing on the operational challenges and marketing strategies that define success for venues like Post Barn. Daisy recounts her personal journey through the hospitality sector, and now the wedding industry. Daisy highlights the significance of fostering a strong team culture that prioritises client relationships, ensuring that every couple feels a personal connection to the venue and its staff.

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Building Connections in Wedding Business

01:24 - The Journey to the Post Barn

11:33 - Embracing Change in the Wedding Industry

24:01 - Building Relationships with Suppliers

36:41 - The Changing Landscape of Wedding Planning

44:43 - Navigating Wedding Planning: The Evolving Landscape

Are you and your wedding business aligned? Today I'm catching up with Lina Orsino-Allen, half of Lina and Tom Photography. Lina's ethos is to see you grow a soul led business that can thrive without burnout. I've known Lina as part of the wedding industry for nearly 10 years, so it's an absolute pleasure to have her on the podcast today.

Lina will also be part of my real wed pro panel at Wed Pros Live London - we hope to see you there!

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Visit Lina and Toms website

Lina Della Luna website

Book your ticket for Wed Pros Live.

Chapters:

1. 00:00 - Rediscovering the Joy in Wedding Businesses
2. 09:39 - The Journey into Wedding Photography
3. 10:40 - Building Confidence in Your Photography Business
4. 24:52 - Navigating Desperation in the Wedding Industry
5. 34:12 - The Shifting Landscape of Client Relationships
6. 44:33 - Navigating Business Burnout and New Beginnings
7. 53:10 - Embracing Intuition in Business

Planning on growing as a wedding business in 2026? Entering the new year today I want to reflect upon 2025 and set new goals for the year ahead. The wedding industry has a lot in store for us in 2026, lets prepare together and get ready for a successful year!

Time Stamps:

1. 00:11 - Reflecting on 2025 and Embracing 2026
2. 07:29 - Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Forward to 2026
3. 18:08 - Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026
4. 26:08 - Setting Intentions for 2026
5. 33:35 - Setting Audacious Goals for 2026

Today I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas - thanks for all your support this year!

Chapters:

1. 00:00 - Christmas Reflections
2. 01:07 - Christmas Day Traditions
3. 01:28 - Board Games: A Family Tradition
4. 02:37 - Christmas Traditions and Celebrations
5. 03:11 - The Essence of Christmas: Family and Connection
6. 03:42 - Embracing the Holiday Spirit

Do you feel like you never have enough time to get everything done in your business? Do you truly know what you use your time doing right now? Today I'm chatting with Colleen Carswell, CEO of Structured to Scale about how to audit your time, and become more effective in your wedding business.

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Time Stamps:

00:03 - The Importance of Time in Business

03:00 - The Journey of a Wedding Planner

16:08 - Understanding Time Audits for Business Efficiency

22:51 - The Importance of Time Management and Delegation

32:31 - Breaking the Productivity Mindset

We are living in an 'experience era' where events need to go deeper than just logistics and design. Today I'm chatting with Experience Designer - Julie Comfort about her work in this field.

As founder of The Experiential Wedding - she works alongside couples and planners to design the experience for their event, ensuring the event is remembered long after it has finished.

Find out more: https://www.theexperientialwedding.com/

The retreat: https://www.theexperientialwedding.com/workshops

Time Stamps:

00:00 - The Importance of Experience Design in Wedding Planning

06:15 - Exploring the Journey to Experience Design

10:48 - Creating Meaningful Experiences at Weddings

21:20 - Creating Memorable Wedding Experiences

28:23 - The Importance of Experience Design in Weddings

35:51 - Introduction to Experience Design in Weddings

It's that time of the year where I recap everything I learnt this year during my trip to Las Vegas (and San Francisco). Wedding MBA is one of my favourite times of the year, you can't help but be inspired when speaking at the worlds biggest wedding industry conference. I share all the lessons learnt on my travels and you will hear from some of the speakers and sponsors of my new event Wed Pros Live about why they think Wedding Industry Conferences are ALWAYS worth attending.

Attend Wedding MBA 2026 (Use code Becca at checkout)

Attend Wed Pros Live in Ireland or London in 2026

Time Stamps:

00:14 - Recap of Lessons from Vegas

02:24 - Lessons from Vegas: The Importance of Premium Service

15:54 - Creating Inclusive Spaces: The Importance of Community

25:18 - The Importance of Content Creation

Are you ready to start scaling your wedding business to new heights? Today I am chatting with the founder and CEO of the Gilchrist collection -Samantha Gilchrist. It's one of the most inspiring conversations I have ever had as she shares her journey from wedding photographer to owner of 12 wedding venues in the UK and USA.

Find out more about the Gilchrist Collection

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Evaluating Team Performance in Small Businesses

01:01 - The Journey to Wedding Photography

12:04 - Transitioning from Photography to Venue Ownership

29:15 - Transitioning to Multiple Venues

36:03 - Expanding Horizons: Entering the American Wedding Market

Today I am chatting with Sonia Bhayani - sales and partnership director at the National Wedding Show. We discuss why wedding shows still have a place in 2025 and beyond and how the National Wedding Show is staying current. We talk about how to approach wedding shows and the best ways to ensure you get the return on investment when you exhibit.

Find out more about the National Wedding Show

Download my Wedding Show Checklist

Time Stamps:

00:25 - Introduction to Wedding Business Marketing

05:02 - Discovering the Wedding Show Experience

07:02 - The Importance of Wedding Shows

13:21 - Understanding Demographics in Wedding Shows

24:58 - Mistakes to Avoid at Wedding Shows

31:51 - Preparing for a Successful Show: Stand Design and Strategy

34:05 - Opportunities for Engagement at Wedding Shows

43:47 - Understanding Exhibitor Support and Costs

47:50 - Keeping the Show Fresh: Innovations for Future Events