Wine and Dine Me

In this episode, Reagan is joined by fellow podcasters and luxury wedding photographers, James and Otto of James x Schulze for a fruitful conversation about how achieving success in business and achieving a true luxury experience boils down to just going back to the basics. What does it mean to go back to the basics in business to achieve growth and to hit your goals? How can true luxury be simple, stripped of all of the "stuff?" Tune in to find out...

For more on James x Schultze, visit their website, tune in to their podcast The Business of Luxury Weddings, and follow them on instagram @jamesandschulze.

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In this episode, Reagan recaps her recent visit to the Amalfi Coast where she explored new partnerships that will allow Reagan Events to offer exclusive experiences and access to places that just not anyone can go. Between Sorrento and Capri, Reagan toured private villas that can host events, dined at Michelin Star restaurants where the chefs will cater for these select partners, and enjoyed vistas that dreams are made of. This new offering is perfect for anyone who wants an authentic Italian experience in some of the most exclusive villas and venues in the world.

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Hot off the presses, Reagan interviews friend and fellow luxury event planner, Julie Savage of Sauvage Events, from her hotel room at Engage! Nemacolin. Julie had the honor of gracing the Engage! stage as a speaker for the first time where she gave her talk, "The Business of Branding," taking us through her recent rebrand. Julie shares her key take aways, from discussions of transparency in pricing to shifting our planning focus to the true meaning of why we are gathering versus letting decor ideas alone steer the ship. Tune in for a fun recap of the luxury wedding industry's largest business summit.

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After reading what may be one of the most impactful books she's ever read, Reagan dedicates this episode to Will Guidara's book Unreasonable Hospitality. Breaking down some of the greatest nuggets of wisdom that filled this book, it's no question that that every business owner or manager who is striving for excellence in their work and in their team needs to read this - and you don't need to be in the hospitality industry to gain from Will's wisdom.

May this 30 minute book review motivate you to up your game and to perform at your highest level. No more just going through the motions. Reagan gives Unreasonable Hospitality a 10 out of 10! Go buy the book...and maybe we'll be lucky enough to have Will Guidara on as a guest on the podcast...

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In continuation of the conversation sparked by a recent viral post on Instagram, Reagan invites Sam Jacobson, owner of Ideaction Consulting, onto the podcast to further dissect the market correction we are experiencing in the wedding and event industry. How did we get here, what are some of the contributing factors, and what are some habits that need to be reevaluated? The two dig deeper into what this looks like from a planner's perspective, important things for vendors to keep in mind, and what possible solutions may look like. Reagan and Sam are ripping the bandaid off of the conversation that has been whispered about for the last several months in the name of industry awareness and overall improvement. Together we can overcome and do great things!

For more on Ideaction Consulting, visit their website, follow along on Instagram @ideactionconsulting, and listen to their podcast Own Your Business.

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One of Reagan's besties and fellow event planner, Meredith Tanton, owner of Sweetgrass Social, joins her for a full recap of Tuesday's Met Gala. They break down the theme of the event, their favorite looks, and discuss how this iconic event's decor may influence wedding and event design. What trends were present and what trends may come from it?

The two also touch briefly on the over the top, week-long wedding in Egypt of tech billionaire Ankur Jain and his WWE star wife Erika Hammond that occurred last week. The backdrop was the Great Sphinx of Giza and the pyramids. This one warrants it's own podcast. In the meantime, here's an article from The Daily Mail and a attendee's instagram post for those who want to know more!

For more on Sweetgrass Social, visit their website and instagram at @sweetgrasssocial.

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Barbi Walters, owner and principal designer of California-based event design firm, Lynden Lane, joins Reagan on today's podcast. Barbi shares about the evolution of Lynden Lane from solely event planning, to now also offering residential interior design as well as design services to other high end planners. She dives into what their design process looks like, touches on challenges and lessons learned, and reveals some of the most outrageous things they've done for clients. This is a value packed conversation you don't want to miss.

For more on Lynden Lane Co., visit lyndenlane.com and on instagram @lyndenlane.

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Today Reagan's dear friend and event designer extraordinaire Haley Kelly joins her on the mic. With 15 years of friendship while working in the event industry, there's no shortage of things to talk about. Listen in for an informal conversation on shared design processes, event must haves, what's overrated, and trend forecasting.

Check out Haley's work on Instagram at @haleykellyevents

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In this episode, Reagan and Alyson talk about what makes a great brand: the importance of being true to yourself, niching down, staying in your lane, and not playing it safe. How becoming a great brand requires a constant journey of self reflection and being willing to pivot. Kickstart your week with this short and sweet dose of motivation.

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