Synopsis
Feeling lost in the chaos of the wedding industry? Do you think your creative business is becoming too boring? Looking for no-BS business advice? You've come to the right place! Rock Your Wedding Biz shares the best, brightest, and most honest advice in the wedding industry. Listen in to learn about business tools and strategy, finding your perfect client, how to price yourself, blogging and social media advice, inspirational stories from successful business owners, and so much more. Let us help you turn your biz up to 11! Rock Your Wedding Biz is hosted by Renee Dalo, Event Planner and Educator for the wedding industry, and Mindy Marzec, Blogger and Social Media Strategist. We believe in one simple principle - when one of us succeeds, we all succeed! So grab a latte and join in the conversation!
Episodes
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15: How to Say No
08/08/2018 Duration: 35minOk, honesty time. Have you ever said yes to something that should have been a no? Do you have a hard time saying no in general? If so, you're not alone! Today we are talking about goal setting, boundaries, how to embrace your enthusaistic yesses and say NO to The Easy No's. We have the tools to support you in making the right choices for you and your business.
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14: Entrepreneur, You Need a Vacay! How to Take Time off without Tanking Your Biz
01/08/2018 Duration: 33minWhen was the last time you took a vacation? If you can't remember, then you need to listen to this episode of ROCK YOUR WEDDING BIZ immediately. And book yourself a cruise!
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13: 5 Secrets of Social Media Success
25/07/2018 Duration: 34minIf you're frustrated with the results (or lack of results) you're getting on your social media accounts - fear not! Renee and Mindy are sharing 5 action items to light your social media engagement on fire!
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12: Why Words Matter - The Power of Language in Your Creative Biz
18/07/2018 Duration: 32minHow closely do you pay attention to the words you are using? And not just your spoken words, but email, too. In this episode Renee and Mindy will teach you how to identify limiting language and, more importantly, how to stop it!
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11: Creatives on the Move: How to Relocate your Biz
11/07/2018 Duration: 34minLife happens, and sometimes you need to pack up and move ... which means you ALSO need to pack up and move your business! It sounds nearly impossible, but our special guest Casey Brodley of Casey Brodley, Documentary Photo+Video is here to share how she successfully moved her photography and videography business from Los Angeles to Detroit without skipping a beat.
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10: Getting Started with Passive Income
04/07/2018 Duration: 33minCurious about passive income but not sure how to go about it? Think passive income is only for full-time bloggers and online marketers? Think again! Any business owner can start earning passive income! In this episode, Renee and Mindy give a few examples of how wedding pros can start earning passive income, and how to come up with that amazing product that only YOU can create!
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9: Utilizing Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business
27/06/2018 Duration: 35minIf you're not using Facebook Groups for your business, you're missing out on an important networking tool! In this episode, Renee and Mindy go over some basic Facebook Group etiquette and our favorite Groups for business owners.
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8: Advice for Non-Wedding Day Vendors
20/06/2018 Duration: 30minFor this episode, Renee and Mindy welcome our podcast's first guest! Courtney Lipthay of Cecile's Paper Co joins us to talk about the struggles of the "non-wedding" day vendor; aka the people who work in the wedding industry but are not present on the wedding day. Courtney also shares her rock star idea that helps keep her connected to the wedding's other vendors and her client, even after her main work is done.
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7: Entrepreneurship and Mental Health
13/06/2018 Duration: 41minIn this episode, Renee and Mindy discuss a topic that needs to be discussed out in the open more - the subject of mental health. It is estimated 1 in 3 entrepreneurs will experience depression at some point in their lives. We explore why entrepreneurs may be more susceptible to mental health concerns, and share our separate experiences with depression and anxiety.
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6: How to Get More Industry Referrals from your Peers
06/06/2018 Duration: 36minIn today's episode we talk about how over 90% of Renee's client referrals are from her industry peers. We also share some networking tips and ways to make sure you're the most beloved professional in your circle!
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5: How to Do a Brand Audit
30/05/2018 Duration: 29minToday Renee and Mindy share their best tips for evaluating your business's brand, how to do a "brand refresh," and how to keep your branding consistent.
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4: Pricing
23/05/2018 Duration: 40minIn this episode we tackle one of the most confusing and secretive topics in the wedding industry: pricing! We discuss how should you price yourself when you're new, why undercutting your competition is horrible, and why you should raise your prices.
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3: Is Blogging Dead?
15/05/2018 Duration: 31minToday's episode is all about blogging for your business. We discuss if the wedding blogging industry is dead or does it simply need to evolve? We also talk about the importance of maintaining your own blog on your business website.
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2: Wedding Management
14/05/2018 Duration: 28minIn today's episode we will be covering the myth of day-of coordination, and why the industry should be calling it "wedding management."
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1: Introductions | What to Expect
10/05/2018 Duration: 29minWelcome to our first episode! Here you'll be introduced to Renee and Mindy, and we will discuss what you can expect on future episodes of Rock Your Wedding Biz!