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Latest Episodes

171. 3 Myths of Building a Team, with Ashley Ebert
March 09, 2022

When you think about building a team around you, what comes to mind? Is it that your company will be able to work more weddings and you’ll be able to make more money because of it?  Or is it that more

170: Energy management 101: Serve couples better by taking care of yourself, with Kara Ghassabeh
March 02, 2022

As a wedding planner, I’ve found that our jobs are 30% logistics, 30% vision and decor, and about 40% therapy.  If you’re a planner - or wedding vendor who works with couples - you know that there’s s

158: Using research to better understand your couples, with Jordan Kentris
November 03, 2021

Think back to the last 5 weddings you worked. How did they find you?  Did you enjoy working with them? Would they recommend you to a friend?  What are some of the ways that they think you could improv

157: Unraveling, with Adrienna McDermott
October 27, 2021

Welcome to The Unraveling, where we share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds you back, and the rebirth of new. Today's guest is Adrienna McDermott, formerly of Ivory and Beau (where h

156: The Unraveling Series
October 20, 2021

Once a month moving forward, we're bringing you a new series - The Unraveling.  These episodes shine a light on the pivotal  moments and ensuing decisions that industry leaders have encountered that c

155: Crushing Content: Wash, Rise, Repeat, with Angela Proffitt
October 13, 2021

One of the biggest challenges I hear every single week is that there’s not enough time to build content. Or you’re not sure what to post. Or you’re worried that what you do post won’t be received very

154: How to shift your business to meet Amazon-addicted couples, with Michelle Loretta
October 06, 2021

When I need something for my house or for my business, I order it on my phone and get it literally the next day. And if I have to wait two days, fine I guess, but I’m not too happy about it. We all wa

153: Wedding Planner Series: Live Coaching Call with The Productionista (Part 2)
September 16, 2021

Join Megan for an inside look at her one-on-one coaching session with Alisha Freeman, The Productionista. Alisha is a member of , where the doors open up next week (!) on Wednesday September 22nd, fol

153: Wedding Planner Series: Live Coaching Call with Blue Poppy Events (Part 1)
September 14, 2021

Join Megan for an inside look at her one-on-one coaching session with Carrie Gillard from .  Carrie is a member of , where the doors open up next week (!) on Wednesday September 22nd, following a free

152: Wedding Planner Series: 5 Tips to Grow Your Business
September 08, 2021

In this solo episode, Megan Gillikin answers 5 questions from the , including how to hire your #2, how to raise your prices, and how to take steps to make your business full time. References: For mo