Weddings for Real

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Latest Episodes

Boosting Belonging at Work, with Smiley Poswolsky
April 10, 2024

When you hear the word "belonging", what do you think of? Maybe you think of wedding pros, because we're welcoming, ambitious, kind-hearted, and badass business owners. Maybe it's finding your people to share your goals and dreams with - it's that posit

(Encore) How to get on a wedding venue's preferred list, with Shannon Tarrant
April 03, 2024

Fill out this survey and give us your feedback for a chance to win a $50 Amazon.com gift card and be part of shaping the future of Weddings For Real!https://www.megangillikin.com/podcast-survey--One of the most frequent questions we get in The Planners Va

266. Perfect Your Pitch, with Quinn Conyers
March 20, 2024

When you're pitching your services to potential clients, are you using Luxury Language? Or are you using Discount Dialect? Today, Quinn Conyers tells us the difference, and how strategic word choice can make pitches irresistible.  She also introduces the

(Encore) Money Mindset for Wedding Pros, with Denise Duffield-Thomas
March 13, 2024

Do you have money mindset blocks that are preventing your business from growing and preventing you from leading your best life? Maybe you believe that you don't deserve to charge more yet. Or maybe you believe you shouldn't charge more because you love w

264. How to Add Corporate Events to Your Revenue Stream and Portfolio
March 06, 2024

Rachel Sheerin, keynote speaker and Megan's first business coach, is guest-hosting this episode. She comes from a wedding background before shifting into corporate events and eventually speaking on the biggest stages.Today, Rachel brings on Carrie Davenpo

250. Podcast Roundup: WeddingMBA, Workcations, and Getting Off The Hustle Hamster Wheel
November 01, 2023

Hey friends! Today's episode is a short roundup of a few things I want to share with you, including my thoughts on my upcoming trip to, my recent Planners Vault Workcation, tips for you on planning y

248. Messaging Matters: Exclusive Insights from Luxury Wedding PR Expert Natalie Denyse
October 18, 2023

Over the years, I've had countless conversations with wedding pros about the constant challenge of nailing down their business messaging and how they are perceived in their market. While the landscape

247. 10 Strategies Busy Season Stress and Everyday Life Overwhelm (Megan Solo)
October 11, 2023

Are you struggling to balance too many commitments with a never ending to-do list? (Raising my hand with you) Maybe you're feeling that that stress is in an all time high. and you're paddling through

246. Hot Takes on Tech and AI for Wedding Pros, with Dawn Richardson
October 04, 2023

It's time for some more hot takes, this time with the, and all about the latest tech and AI trends in our industry. Well be answering questions like: Is AI all its cracked up to be? What apps ar

245. Unraveling, with Michelle Norwood
September 27, 2023

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature, New Orleans based intern