Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney

Today I'm chatting with Dave - founder of Love me Do Wedding Films and co-founder of the Happily Ever After Christmas party for Wedding Pros. I wanted to find out more about Dave, his industry growth and why he decided to get the industry together to celebrate at Christmas!

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Time Stamps:

00:13 - Introduction to Wedding Business Growth

06:27 - Transition to Wedding Filmmaking

10:45 - Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Videography

18:47 - Transitioning to New Opportunities in Wedding Videography

22:07 - The Importance of Networking in the Wedding Industry

28:58 - Planning the Happily Ever After Party

Are you ready to embrace the world of TikTok? Today I am chatting with my very own content creator Simona about what's working right now in the world of TikTok and Instagram Reels. She shares what she's done with my account to increase my visibility and how she's helping Wedding Pros and Venues grow their accounts too.

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Time Stamps

• 00:09 - Introduction to Wedding Business Marketing
• 02:59 - Transitioning to Content Creation
• 11:00 - The Evolution of TikTok Strategies
• 15:59 - Transitioning to TikTok: Challenges and Solutions
• 19:34 - The Opportunity of TikTok for Wedding Businesses
• 25:42 - Navigating the Challenges of TikTok Engagement
• 34:21 - Success Stories on TikTok Pro

Today I'm chatting with Founder of Guides for Brides and Beyond Weddings Alison Hargreaves. Having spent over 30 years in the wedding industry she started to think about how she could give back. Our industry is vastly under regulated and Alison could see the need for businesses to show couples they could be trusted. This week she officially hosted the launch of the UK Wedding Association, a not for profit organisation designed to bring the industry together. Today I am diving deep into what the association is all about and why I think you should get involved.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - The Importance of Lifelong Learning in Business

06:34 - The Evolution of the Wedding Industry

11:44 - The Importance of Trust in the Wedding Industry

14:55 - Building a Collaborative Industry Standard

26:22 - Joining the Association: A Step-by-Step Guide

34:13 - Understanding Membership Fees and Industry Support

42:05 - The Role of Associations in the Business Community

Today I am chatting with Ruth Melton, The Wedding and Event Director of Elms Barn. We chat about her experience of working with us over the summer as she took our TikTok Pro course and how it's impacted her venue for the better. We also discuss shifts she is seeing in the wedding industry and how you can make it on to her recommended suppliers list!

Want to join the next round of TikTok Pro this November? The sign up is now open:

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Facing the Uncertainty of July

04:09 - The Journey to Wedding Management

09:48 - Shifts in the Wedding Industry

19:15 - Transitioning to TikTok Strategies

25:28 - Understanding TikTok: Lessons from the Training

32:33 - Transitioning Content Strategies

43:51 - Navigating the TikTok Experience: Insights and Surprises

55:33 - Maintaining TikTok Presence Without Burnout

We did it - officially the best wedding industry podcast - in fact the best business podcast! We won Gold in the business category of the 2025 British Podcast awards.

To celebrate here's my reflections on the evening and a chance for you to listen to our award winning entry!

With thanks to Ciara Crossan, Ian Ramirez, Anshika Arora and Michelle Miles who all featured in our entry.

Time Stamps

• 00:01 - Reflections on our win
• 01:42 - Celebrating Success and Future Directions
• 06:13 - The Importance of Imagery in Multicultural Marketing
• 13:55 - The Importance of Price Transparency in Sustainable Marketing

2025 has been a difficult year for many wedding business owners and venues - but how do you respond when enquiries are not at the level you are expecting? Today I am bringing you 10 suggested actions you can take when you find yourself in this situation.

Time stamps:

00:27 - 10 Tips for Improving Inquiry Levels in Your Wedding Business

05:15 - Proactive Strategies for Wedding Business Success

09:45 - Reigniting Cold Leads

17:23 - Proactive Business Strategies During Quiet Times

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.

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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

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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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Wed Pros Live 2026

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