As a wedding entrepreneur, you’re often in high-stakes situations where emotions run high. Whether it’s navigating a miscommunication with a vendor, addressing a client’s last-minute changes, or managing a team under pressure, the way you handle difficult conversations can significantly impact your business relationships and reputation. One essential skill to cultivate is knowing the difference between reacting and responding.
Month: January 2025
Servant Leadership
Wedding entrepreneurs can draw invaluable lessons from servant leadership by embracing its principles to build stronger businesses, foster meaningful relationships, and elevate client experiences.
Why You Should Own the Platforms Where You Share Your Knowledge
Hello. It’s me again, your friendly Broken Record. Please allow me to say this once more for those in the back—You should own and control the platforms where you share your knowledge or showcase your portfolio.
A Fresh Start for the New Year
2024 was a year that tested me as a small business owner. One of the toughest lessons I faced was learning how to navigate spaces where respect wasn’t reciprocated.
Your Culture is Your Brand: Building a Wedding Business That Thrives from the Inside Out
In the wedding industry, your brand is often what attracts couples to your business. But here’s the secret many wedding entrepreneurs overlook: your brand is only as strong as the culture behind it.
Elevate Your Vision in 2025: A Blueprint for Success
As we step into 2025, remember this — The most successful businesses aren’t built on trends, but on timeless principles and genuine connections. Prioritize Exceptional Client ExperiencesCouples are not just booking services; they’re investing in a seamless, joyful journey. Go beyond delivering a wedding—craft an experience so memorable that they rave about it for years […]
How Do I Start a “Wedding Day Coordination” Business?
Are you planning to launch a wedding management business that focuses purely on “day of” coordination business? It’s a great idea as long as you know how to manage it well. What you will need is a road map — a ”recipe” per se to ensure that you actually make a profit. I offer a course that covers all of this and it walks you through these key ingredients for a successful “wedding day coordination” business.
Be a Culture Creator: Building a Company That Attracts and Inspires
Years ago—on December 29, 2013, to be exact—I had a moment of clarity while finishing Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh for the second time. That’s right, the second time. I rarely read business books twice, yet this one was different.
It’s 2025: Redefine Success and Lead with Purpose
Happy New Year Wedding Friends. As we begin a new year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on where the wedding industry has been and where it’s headed. This year offers a fresh opportunity to not just build a business—but to shape a legacy. Here’s how to approach 2025 with intention and impact.
The Difference Between Working In Your Business and Working On Your Business
As a wedding entrepreneur, it’s easy to blur the lines between being a business owner and being your own employee. The distinction between working in your business versus working on your business is critical for long-term success. Understanding and balancing these roles can help you grow from being busy to being productive—and ultimately, transition from employee mode to CEO mode. Let’s break it down.
