Learning to say no in your wedding business with Michelle Jacobs
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. Follow Michelle on InstagramVisit her websiteTime Stamps:00:17 - Starting Your Wedding Business Journey01:43 - Michelle's Journey into Wedding Planning10:50 - Beginning the Journey: From Catering to Wedding Planning19:20 - The Reality of Wedding Planning32:03 - The Importance of Networking in Wedding Planning39:54 - Embracing Technology in Wedding PlanningMentioned in this episode:Wed Pros Live in LondonJoin the wedding education event of the year as I bring Wed Pros Live to London.
Join us on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London for a full day of high energy, high level wedding education.
Get your tickets now!Wed Pros Live 2026
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Taking a leap of faith to launch a conference with Becca Pountney
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 202606:53 - Announcing Wed Pros Live: A New Wedding Conference in the UK09:08 - Creating an Inclusive Event Experience17:58 - Introducing the Speaker Lineup24:30 - Ticket Pricing and Sponsorship
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Wedding Business Strategies Inspired by Disney with Ashley Ebert
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!Visit the Abundance Group websiteFollow Ashley on InstagramTime Stamps:00:01 - Embracing Competition and Innovation10:59 - The Magic of Disney: Lessons for Business Owners17:50 - Creating Magic: Lessons from Disney for the Wedding Industry35:31 - The Magic of Generosity and Pixie Dust
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Booked and Busy - How to increase your conversion rate with Simon Clarke
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. Visit Simons websiteCheck out the DJ Teams tech / music selection toolFollow Hampshire Event DJS on InstagramTime Stamps:00:14 - Transitioning to Wedding Marketing Strategies00:28 - The Journey from Radio to DJing: Lessons Learned09:05 - Building a Resilient Business Model in the DJ Industry19:36 - Building a Strong Team of DJs22:15 - Understanding Marketing Strategies for DJs32:56 - Understanding Conversion Rates39:20 - Understanding the Psychology of Music Choices for Events44:22 - Setting Expectations for a Successful Wedding DJ Experience46:32 - Understanding the DJ's PerspectiveMentioned in this episode:Wedding Pro AgencyNeed 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
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How to smash the income ceiling by building a team - with Boujee music
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.Follow Boujee Music on Instagram and TikTokVisit the websiteBook tickets to Wed Pros Live 2026Time Stamps:00:03 - The Impact of Live Music06:24 - Beginning the Journey of Bougie Music07:20 - Transitioning from Duo to Agency16:10 - Navigating Challenges: The Impact of COVID on Business and Family Life28:52 - Working Together: Strengths and Trust in Business Partnership31:14 - Navigating Personal and Professional Boundaries
About Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney
Are you a wedding business owner that wants to grow your business for success?
You are in the right place as you tune into the UK's leading Wedding Industry podcast.
If you want to take your creative passion and turn it into a successful, profitable business doing what you love, you are in the right place.
In the Wedding Pros who are ready to grow Podcast wedding business consultant and speaker Becca Pountney will share her expert tips and practical advice to help you find success.
In this podcast you will find a mixture of actionable steps, guest experts and other wedding pros who want to share their journey with you. Get ready to laugh, cry and most of all get inspired to grow your dream wedding business.
Listen to Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney, The Other Hand and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
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