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84: Brand Building Through Mentorship, with 42 North's Francie Dorman and Britt Cole
October 30, 2019

Among other incredible accolades, Francie Dorman and Britt Cole of in New England have been named one of the top planning companies by Brides Magazine in 2019. With their success, they wanted to mentor up-and-coming wedding planners in the New...

83: On the Couples' Therapy Couch with Christian Charette, Part 2: Tips for Better Communication
October 22, 2019

Megan and Jason went onto the couples' therapy couch and got some amazing advice from their own therapist, Christian Charette from in Raleigh NC. This episode is part two of a two-parter. Last week, Christian shared what roadblocks in a relationship...

82: On the Couples' Therapy Couch with Christian Charette, Part 1: Roadblocks in Relationships
October 16, 2019

Megan and Jason went onto the couples' therapy couch and got some amazing advice from their own therapist, Christian Charette from in Raleigh NC. This episode is a two-parter, and today Christian shares what roadblocks in a relationship can lead to...

81: Creating a Cozy Courtship with Your Clients, with Alisha Chadee
October 09, 2019

Alisha Chadee is the co-owner of Events by Whim Event Planning in Toronto Ontario, and she comes on the show today to talk about how to make your clients feel like they're the only ones you're working with.  It takes strategic time management and...

80: Time to Stop Neglecting Pinterest, with The Bridal Theory's Amanda Writesman
October 02, 2019

Amanda Writesman is screaming from the rooftop that - if you're a wedding vendor - you need to get your Pinterest game back on point!  Will you listen to her?  If you want an easy way to put content out there that you already have, with the...

79: Going the Extra Mile for Your Clients, with Entertainer Artem Lomaz
September 25, 2019

Artem Lomaz is DJ Times' Entertainer of the Year two years in a row, in 2018 and 2019!  Today he talks about what he does to go the extra mile for his clients, from sentimental cards, to trying (and still trying!) to get Lil Jon to send a message...

78: Check Yo' Site: 3 Easy Audit Tips Before Engagement Season
September 18, 2019

Engagement season is right around the corner, and you don't want a website that repels your ideal client right? On this episode, Megan and Jason Gillikin give 3 easy tips to audit your website so you can book more clients!     Weddings...

77: Diversifying Your Business to Reach Different Clientele, with Sapphire Events' Valerie Gernhauser
September 11, 2019

Valerie Gernhauser runs two wedding planning companies - Sapphire Events and Ruby and Pearl Events - in the same market (New Orleans). Why did she decide to do that? She wanted to diversify her business to reach different clientele at different...

76: The 100% Definitive Guide to Mastering Motherhood (JK!), with Rachel May
September 03, 2019

Wedding photographer Rachel May talks to Megan about motherhood, and they come up with the definitive guide to how to be an amazing mother, be ever-present with your kids, run your business well, be always put-together, give your kids the right amount...

75: How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, with International WIPA President Kevin Dennis
August 28, 2019

Kevin Dennis has been in the wedding industry for 30 years (!!) as the owner of Fantasy Sound Event Services near San Francisco and the Napa Valley. He's also the international president of WIPA, the Wedding International Professionals...