Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney

Today I am chatting with Ashley Ebert, owner of the Abundance Group about all things Disney! When we discovered our shared love of the happiest place on earth, I knew I had to get her on the podcast to discuss all things Disney - and what we can learn in our wedding businesses. We discuss innovation, customer service, suprise and delight and attention to detail.

Whether you are a Disney lover like us or not, there is something to learn from today's episode!

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One of the biggest stumbling blocks for Wedding Business owners is conversion rate. If you get the enquiry but can't make the sale, something is going wrong. Today I am chatting with founder of Hampshire Event DJS about how he has ensured his conversion rate is one of the best in the industry. We talk about his radio background, his rise from DJ to one of the most trusted DJ teams in Hampshire and his new adventure into the world of tech.

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When you work alone, it doesn't take long to be fully booked - there are only so many weddings one person can attend in a year - so how do you continue to grow? Today I chat with Tim and Lizzie, the husband and wife team behind Boujee music. We discuss the growth of the business, what it's really like working with a romantic partner, and how they keep the boundaries between work and pleasure.

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Today I'm chatting with Wedding Photographer turned Zentangler - Becky Harley. Having hit burn out herself, Becky wanted to evaluate her time and work out how to look after herself amidst the chaos of life. Today we talk about Burnout, Balance and Business.

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00:10 - Managing Pressure Points in Wedding Planning

00:45 - Introduction...

Today I am sharing the recording from a live panel discussion that took place a few weeks back at The Royal Horseguards Hotel. Alison Hargreaves interviewed myself and Elizabeth Solaru about the state of the industry, writing a book and our thoughts on luxury. I also announced my brand new event for 2026 - Wed Pros Live.

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Today I am talking all about pricing! How much should you charge? Should you discount? How do you raise your pricing? How should you show your pricing on your wedding business website? In today's episode I am giving you my thoughts on it all!

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Should my wedding business use paid ads? This is a question I get asked a lot! Whether you are considering Google Ads or boosting some social media posts - this episode is for you. Today I am chatting with the President of 'The I Do Society' Mark Chapman to get all the info you need before dropping a big budget on paid ads.

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Today I am talking to you all about TikTok and Reels and why it's time for you to be paying attention to them. This summer is the perfect time for you to capture that all important content - so what's holding you back? In this episode I break down my own TikTok journey over the last two months and what I have learnt so far. Ready to dive in to your own summer of TikTok? The links you need are below:

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Last week I was invited to a special sustainable party at the Bodleian Library in Oxford to celebrate 30 years of Guides for Brides.

I interviewed some of the event suppliers and guests to find out about how they made the event fully sustainable and how we can all learn from that. I also got the exclusive on a brand new wedding industry initiative - 'The UK Wedding Association'.

This special episode was also filmed and you can watch it in full over on youtube.

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Have you ever wondered what makes good copy? How do you use words to sell your wedding business and stand out from the crowd? Today I am chatting with wedding industry copywriter Jennie Hawkins who is going to be sharing her top tips with you.

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00:02 - Understanding What Makes You Different

07:01 - From Horses to Tesla: A Journey in Marketing

11:10 - Transitioning into the Wedding Industry

22:08 - Understanding...

Today I am chatting with wedding planner Vikki Richman about why you should never stop learning in your wedding business. She talks about her journey into the industry and the many things she has learnt along the way.

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00:00 - Embracing Continuous Learning

03:56 - The Journey to Becoming a Wedding Planner

12:09 - The Importance of Communication in Planning

17:11 - The Importance of Lifelong Learning in Business

28:13 - The Importance of...

Last week I got back from the USA having taken a full three weeks out of the business. No access to emails, no social media and time to be completely present with my family. This is the most time I have had off since 2016 and wow was it needed. I know it feels scary to walk away, but today I share how I made it happen.

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00:12 - Taking a Break: My Three-Week Holiday Experience

02:21 - Preparing for a Holiday: The Importance...

Today I am chatting with the Telephone Assasin - Anthony Stears. In an age where we tend to avoid picking up the phone, Anthony shares why we don't need to be scared and how we can make an impact with a simple phone call. Don't be skeptical... just give it a listen.

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00:15 - Establishing Credibility in Communication

01:51 - The Rise of the Telephone Assassin

24:10 - The Art...

Today I am chatting to founder of Stress Free Hire and the Venue Styling Academy Liz Sexton. She takes us back over her 30 year career in the wedding industry and talks about some of the less glamorous sides of the business that we should all be paying more attention to.

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00:00 - Setting the Stage for a Perfect Wedding

06:59 - Navigating Change in the Wedding Industry

17:33 - The Evolution of Wedding...

Today I am chatting with Ciara Crossan, Founder of Wedding Pro and Wedding Dates. Each year they release an excellent wedding industry report that I LOVE. In today's episode we dive deep into the stats to see what you should be paying attention to in 2025.

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00:05 - The Importance of Virtual Tours in Wedding Planning

00:37 - Introduction to the 2025 Wedding Industry Report<...

Want to know the mistakes wedding venues are making? Shannon Tarrant is here to help. With 20 years experience in the wedding industry and running her businesses The Venue Help desk and Wedding Venue Map, Shannon has seen it all! We talk about mistakes venues are making, but also about how wedding pros can work better with venues, and avoid begging to be on the recommended supplier list.

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00:11 - Introduction to Wedding Business...

Today I am talking about the time saving hacks I use in my own wedding business. As a busy mum and entrepreneur I am always looking for more efficient ways to operate, and as my word of the year is boundaries, I am finding ways to be better at separating work and life too.

In today's episode I talk about re-purposing content, setting up business Whatsapp, storing passwords and even auto filling information on your phone.

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Today I am chatting with one of my members - Rebecca Cole. Rebecca has an amazing background in the entertainment industry and has spent the last decade working as a wedding singer. We chat about navigating a career change, a young family and keeping up with the industry changes.

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00:10 - Introduction to Wedding Business Strategies

06:18 - Transitioning to Wedding Singing

08:44 - Starting a Career in...

Choosing a CRM (or customer relationship management) tool for your wedding business or venue is a way to streamline your processes and save yourself time. However trying to decide which tool and price point is right for you can be a complete minefield. In today's episode I am talking to Rachel Parker who not only works as part of my team but also owns her own VA business.

At the end of last year I set Rachel a research project - to compare 3 of the most popular wedding industry CRM's systems and in today's episode we discuss...

Is your wedding business inclusive? What does that even mean? Today I am chatting with Anna Langley, cofounder of His Day and author of the Wedding Industry Inclusivity Toolkit.

We discuss how we can all do more to be inclusive and how to avoid tokenism in our marketing. There is something for all of us to reflect on in today's discussion as we all strive to do better in this area.

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00:00 - Understanding Inclusivity in Business

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This year I invented a brand new term to describe the marketing landscape in 2025 - introducing The Marketing Theme Park™. We are no longer living in a consumer culture that reflects the traditional marketing funnel, so it's time to embrace a new marketing era. In today's episode I walk you through my concept and explain how you can make changes in your wedding business to reflect it.

Want to share the concept wider? Feel free but please credit me!

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Today I am chatting with Wedding Venue Owner and speaker Ian Ramirez about all things venues. From how to change your venue open day model to how to build better relationships with suppliers we cover it all. I love Ian's approach to his venue and how he is breaking the mould when it comes to marketing.

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00:00 - Strategies for High Impact with Low Effort

01:29 - The Journey into the Wedding Industry

10:45 - Shifts in Wedding Trends<...

Want to market your wedding business but low on cash? In today's episode I am chatting with wedding photographer Craig Peterman about the low cost marketing strategies he has used to find success.

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00:06 - Building a Referral Network

08:48 - Low Cost Marketing Strategies for Wedding Businesses

15:38 - Exploring Connections and Networking in the Wedding Industry

25:53 - Exploring Income Growth Strategies in Wedding Photography

Today I am discussing why brand photographer is essential with Gillian Devine. We discuss Gillians own journey, why she thinks brand photography matters and she shares tips to help you get the most out of your next brand shoot.

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00:00 - Understanding Visual Marketing

04:33 - The Evolution of a Brand Photographer

11:32 - Navigating Personal and Professional Growth

12:50 - The Journey to Spain and Beyond

28:45 - The Importance of Brand Photography

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Today I am chatting with The Live Event artist - Lucy Mcloughlin about how she turned her passion for live painting into profit. Lucy travels the world working with clients and brands many would dream of, all whilst juggling a busy family life. Listen to her inspiring story in today's episode.

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00:03 - Finding Your Passion

04:32 - The Impact of Parental Support on Creative Careers

10:22 - Becoming a Live Event Artist

In 2025 you need to pay more attention to your wedding business sustainability. Today I am chatting with Michelle Miles from the Sustainable Wedding Alliance about why couples are starting to ask questions on your sustainability and how you should be responding. There is no judgement here and Michelle shares practical ways we can all do one extra thing to move our businesses in the right direction:

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Sales can be something that we shy away from in the wedding industry, but Maria is here to help us change our mindset. In today's episode she walks us through how to change our attitude, have more confidence and close that sale. If you want a business, not a hobby then sales is an essential ingredient for success.

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00:07 - Understanding Emotional Buying Decisions

05:51 - The Journey to Embracing Sales

13:51 - Understanding Sales...

Today I am chatting with one of my Wedding Pro Members - Toastmaster John. John is quite the character and when I first met him I knew he was not your 'stereotypical' toastmaster. Today we talk about his varied career, the work he put into becoming a Toastmaster and how he is embracing social media - including TikTok!

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00:07 - Introduction to Wedding Marketing

02:46 - The Journey...

Today I am sharing 2025 wedding business marketing trends. As we start 2025 I wanted to give you a round up of the marketing strategies that are hot as we enter the new year. From AI to shifts in social media marketing, I cover it all. Lets get your marketing year off to a strong start.

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00:19 - 2025 Marketing Trends in the Wedding Industry

04:22 - Embracing AI in Marketing Strategies

09:49 - The Rise of WhatsApp in Marketing<...

Have a very Happy Christmas, go watch a Christmas Movie and eat far too much chocolate!

See you in the New Year!

Today I am talking with Jen Sulak about how she found her hyper niche in the wedding industry with her brand 'Weirdo Weddings'. Originally known as 'Pink Light Images', Jen went through a transformational time in 2020 and realised she needed to lean further into her authentic self, and Weirdo Weddings was born.

In this episode we discuss how to 'niche' well, how to show up yourself online and why you need to find your people in the wedding industry.

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00:08 - Building a Cohesive Brand Identity<...

Today I am chatting with one of my Wedding Pro Members - Denise Whelan. Denise tells the story about how she transformed her life and her career almost by accident. She now lives in Spain and works as a wedding celebrant and destination wedding planner and is loving life in the sunshine. Her story is inspiring and she has lots of learnings to share along the way.

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00:00 - Navigating Difficult Relationships

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Today I am chatting with wedding celebrant Amanda Wheal fresh from her trip to Wedding MBA in Las Vegas. She shares how she went from a career as a teacher to being part of a wedding in Las Vegas. We talk about why she now embraces every new experience and the value she puts on wedding education. It's a fantastic conversation and she shares lots of learnings too!

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It's time to go behind the scenes of Wedding MBA 2024.

It's less than 2 weeks since I returned from Las Vegas for this years Wedding MBA and I am still buzzing. This conference is like no other with the biggest and best wedding educators teaching and sharing their insights. In today's episode I share some of my highlights and leanings as well as bringing you the opinions of some of the attendees from both the US and the UK.

It was such a privilege to speak at this years event on 'Business First Impressions', if you...

It's time to get your wedding business 2025 ready. As engagement season approaches it's the perfect time to get your goals set, your website updated and your prices sorted. In today's mini episode I run through a checklist to help you ensure you are ready.

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00:07 - Preparing for the Engagement Season

01:02 - Preparing Your Wedding Business for the Next Season

06:57 - Planning for 2025: Reflecting on Services and Strategies

12:25 - The Importance of Education in Business Planning

16:21 - Taking Time for Yourself: The Importance of Breaks

Do you ever wonder how to make it in the luxury wedding sector? Today I am chatting with Elizabeth Solaru - founder of Elizabeths Cake Emporium and author of 'The Luxpreneur'. We talk about her story, the different types of luxury and the highs and lows of working with luxury clientele.

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00:00 - Introduction to Luxury Mindset

01:24 - Journey into Cake Making

02:44 - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

06:08 - Strategies for Client Acquisition

Today I am chatting with founder of Eternity and South Asian Wedding specialist Anshika Arora. In this episode we talk about the opportunities that lie in the South Asian Wedding market, how to set your business apart and how to embrace and understand different cultures and their wedding traditions.

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Tomorrow my book is officially published and it has been quite the journey to get there. In today's episode I take you behind the scenes of the rollercoaster ride that has been getting this book out into the world, and I even read some extracts to wet your appetite.

Done is better than perfect is available to order now:

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Use the code PODCAST to get free shipping to the UK and discounted shipping worldwide.

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00:00 - Introduction to My Book Journey

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Today's episode is a special one as it was recorded LIVE from the Biltmore Hotel in Mayfair. The first ever live edition of the podcast was a panel discussion titles 'meeting of the wedding minds. Our host for the evening was Alison Hargreaves, founder of Guides for Brides and joining me on the panel were two renowned Wedding Industry educators from the US - Renee Dalo and Leah Weinberg.

Our live audience submitted questions and we covered a wide range of topics from getting reviews to attracting American customers. We dived deep into trends and talked about...

One thing that makes me sigh is when your website says 'sign up to our email newsletter'. Today I am going to share with you why this strategy doesn't work, and how to give your email marketing a revamp. We are going to look at email marketing strategies that work, and how you can implement them in your wedding business.

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