Wedding Industry Insider

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• 196 - How Chelsea Brooke Started Her Wedding Business with Styled Shoots and Daily IG Posts 30.06.2026 58λ

  Chelsea Brooke started her wedding planning business with 3 followers and no events to showcase. Here's the roadmap she took to success. Tune in and discover: What Chelsea gained from 9 styled shoots in her first year of business, and whether she recommends posting on Instagram every day. Why Chelsea opened a second business... and why she eventually gave it up. What caused Chelsea to lose her passion for wedding planning, and how she rebuilt her business after burnout.  And... Chelsea Brooke's #1 advice for wedding planners Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• #195 Weighed Down by Your Wedding Planner Tasks? Katie Hendricks is Getting You Back to the Work You Love 16.06.2026 1ώ 7λ

  Is your wedding planning business running you? Katie Hendricks of Masterfully Managed shares step-by-step systems that free up your time, protect your business, and get you back to the work you love.   Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• #194 Content Creation: Everything Wedding Planners Need to Know (with Reagan Teel) 02.06.2026 1ώ

  Should wedding planners hire a content creator? Reagan Teel of Unveiled Content Co. breaks down how it works, what it costs, and how to sell it to your clients. Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!   
• #193 What's Your Next Level as a Wedding Planner? (with Sam Sheehy) 19.05.2026 58λ

  When Sam Sheehy became a mother, she created systems to keep her wedding planning business running without her 24/7 care. Here's how she did it. Ready to reach your next level as a wedding planner? Timeline Genius can help get you there - start a free trial now. 
• #192 - The Content Strategy AI Can Never Replace (with Akua Konadu) 05.05.2026 58λ

  Storytelling strategist Akua Konadu joins Eddie for a thoughtful conversation about how wedding planners can stand out amid AI-generated noise. Tell your story, grow your business — and let Timeline Genius handle the timelines. Try it free. Want more strategies for growing your wedding planning business? Subscribe to Wedding Industry Insider on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!  
• #191 Ready to Take Wedding Planning Full Time? Here's How to Quit Your Day Job (with Gavin Snyder) 21.04.2026 1ώ 2λ

  For wedding planners, a "day job" can often seem like our lifeline, but it can also hold us back. Here's how wedding entrepreneurs give it up and go full-time.   Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• #190 - How Does a Luxury Wedding Planner Only Make $24k? (The Fall and Rise of Gabrielle Pinkerton) 07.04.2026 58λ

  Gabrielle Pinkerton (Cause We Can Events) talks about losing money as a luxury wedding planner, and how she finally got it right. Tune in and hear all about: Choosing employees and pay rates that work for your business and finances. Negative energy that can take over a wedding planning team. What Gabby learned from planning events for nonprofits and how she still supports organizations as a luxury wedding planner. How finding a unique niche led to more money… and how Gabby pulled off the rebrand. And… Gabrielle Pinkerton's #1 advice for wedding planners! Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• #189 Dana Kadwell Has Wedding Planning Down to a Science 24.03.2026 59λ

  What happens when a scientist becomes a wedding planner? Here's how Dana Kadwell uses SOPs and data to run her business.   Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 188 - Georgie Mitchell Doesn't Plan Luxury Weddings (And You Don't Have to Either) 10.03.2026 55λ

  Wedding Planner Georgie Mitchell talks about cringey TikTok videos, flat-fee pricing, and why she doesn't plan luxury weddings.  Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 187 - 5 Ways Wedding Planners Can Stand Out to Gen Z Couples (With WedVibes Founders Daria Neretina & Alina Krupenina) 24.02.2026 1ώ

  Daria Neretina & Alina Krupenina are bringing us the best marketing strategies to reach Gen Z couples. Daria & Alina are the founders of WedVibes, and they've got some surprising and expert-level insights for wedding planners.    Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 186 - A Special Conversation with Eddie Babbage 10.02.2026 1ώ 34λ

  In this special episode, Eddie Babbage sits down in the guest chair to talk about entrepreneurship and the inner workings of Timeline Genius.  This interview was a joy to record, and we hope it will transform the way you listen to every Wedding Industry Insider episode. Here are some of the fun topics Eddie Babbage covers this week: How Eddie's childhood and early career led him to entrepreneurship. Encouragement for anyone who "fell into" business ownership and wants to take on the identity of an entrepreneur. The story behind Eddie's three business ventures and what sets Timeline Genius apart. A behind-the-scenes tour of what makes Timeline Genius run, and what it took to get it to this point The biggest mistake you can make when starting a business... and what to do instead. And… Eddie's #1 advice for wedding planners Today's guest host was Emily Sumners-Tuipulotu, who manages the Wedding Industry Insider Podcast. She has over 12 years of experience as a wedding planner and is the owner of Day of Middle Tennessee Weddings.    Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 185 - Becca Pountney and the Death of the Marketing Funnel 27.01.2026 56λ

  RIP to the marketing funnel, and welcome to the Marketing Theme Park. Becca Pountney tells us how to resonate through the noise and chaos.   Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 184 - What Annette Naif Learned Making Negative $57 Per Hour 13.01.2026 53λ

  Everyone has to start somewhere. And for Annette Naif's first event, her starting pay was negative $57 per hour. Annette is our guest this week on Wedding Industry Insider, and this lively conversation is full of fun anecdotes, helpful advice, and thoughtful reflection. She's sharing excellent marketing advice and dishing out her secret sauce to networking. Here's what we've got in store for you in this week's episode: How Annette overcame the scariest parts of opening an event planning business The worker's comp incident that cost her tens of thousands of dollars The benefits of finding a great coach who can help your business grow How to network effectively and authentically And… Annette Naif's #1 advice for wedding planners Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 183 - Broc Barton's Top Leadership Tips For Wedding Planners 24.12.2025 51λ

  Broc shares the biggest keys to his success as an entrepreneur and offers easy-to-follow advice for anyone who wants to become a stronger leader for their business. This episode is perfect for wedding planners who want to start 2026 on the right foot - ready to make confident decisions and see big growth.    Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 182 - Learn to be a "Money Person" [Rebroadcast with Candice Coppola] 09.12.2025 1ώ 2λ

  Not a money person? Neither was Candice Coppola. But after some tough mistakes and hard-learned lessons, she dug herself out of her financial difficulties and became a thriving wedding planner and mentor.    Tune into this insightful rebroadcast to learn how to make the most out of your wedding planning business.    Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 181 - Fallon Carter Solves Your Wedding Planner Problems [Rebroadcast] 25.11.2025 1ώ 1λ

  Fallon shares reflections on poor contracts, chaotic hiring, and imposter syndrome. And best of all: she's sharing how she solved some of the biggest problems she faced as a wedding planner.    Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 180 - It's OK to Want More Money (with Mycah Bain) 11.11.2025 56λ

  Mycah Bain talks about how she overcame feelings of guilt and began making an income that supported her lifestyle and creativity.    Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 179 - Kate Dear (The Venue CEO) on Horrendous Planners & Social Media Trolls 28.10.2025 1ώ 8λ

  "As the venue, we really are the stadium that different teams come into every weekend to play." Kate Dear tells us how she can spot a great wedding planner, and what separates horrendous teams from the awesome ones.    Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 178 - Julian Leaver's Inspiring Approach to Data & Decisions 15.10.2025 57λ

  During this interview, Julian Leaver shares his system for collecting data through questionnaires and using that data to power his decisions.    Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
• WII 177 - How Kayla Madden Gets So Many Vendor Referrals 30.09.2025 1ώ 1λ

  Wedding vendors can be your most vocal supporters, bringing you couples that are excited to work with you. Kayla Madden shows us how to earn referrals. Ready to learn from Kayla's creative authenticity? Tune in as we pick her brain on all kinds of topics: How vendor referrals look different in the digital age – and how you can use that to your advantage One booking form question that shows Kayla which clients to take on Kayla's genius-level Instagram strategies that ensure she's getting in front of her ideal clients One conversation that will help you impress vendors and level up your planning skills And… Kayla's #1 advice for wedding planners Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!