It's obvious when I meet a "hobbyist planner" versus an actual wedding planner. Make sure you are doing these things in your business to be an actual wedding planner, not just a hobby planner. Join me for Gear Up For Engagement Season! We will start early with package and pricing audits.  https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/gearup1 

7 Days of the podacast: Day 6. If you choose to customize your wedding planning pacakges, make sure it makes sense for your clients. And make sure you aren't just discounting. Join me for Gear up for Engagement Season where you will learn how to show the value of your package, we will audit your pacakges and pricing, and get clear on your offer to clients so you are ready to book out during engagement season. https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/gearup1

You know I love styled shoots and open houses for so many reasons. You can build some of the best netwriking connections all while you're standing out as the expert planner. Today Meagan is going to walk us through it all. Meagan Culkin is the owner of Magnolia Collective, a planning and design company that serves both the NC and VA markets. When not designing event spaces, Meagan spends her time offering consulting for wedding businesses, discovering new foodie haunts in her new hometown of Richmond, VA, and trying to get her dogs to cooperate for Tiktok videos. Instagram.com/magnoliacollective.co Tiktok.com/magnolia.collective Are we connected on Instagram yet? Follow me over there so you can stay in the loop! www.livelyeventstx.com/livelywedacademy

Feeling stuck? Use these tips to get leads in your wedding business today! Join me for Selling with Style: Mastering your Wedding Sales on October 10th at 10 central. If you are loving the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen! https://deft-artisan-2838.ck.page/b7dae802f1

Get your systems in place in your wedding planning business before you get busy! It's time to streamline your processeses, systems, SOPs, all of it and I'll talk you through how. Enjoying the podcast? Let me know on Instagram- send me a DM! www.instagram.com/livelywedacademy

Andrea Liebross is a business and life coach specializing in working with unapologetically ambitious women entrepreneurs from a variety of industries. A speaker and host of the Time to Level Up podcast, Andrea guides her clients to combine Big Thinking with solid systems that work together to unleash their success and find the freedom of time, money, and energy they crave. She is excited about the release of her book She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and into the Extraordinary on September 26. You can find out more on the book and Andrea at www.andrealiebrorss.com or follow her on Linkedin. www.shethinksbigthebook.com  https://facebook.com/andrealiebrosscoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/andrea.liebross.coaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-liebross/ Join me for my free workshop, Selling with Style: Mastering Wedding Planner Sales on October 10th at 10 CST. ---->

Building client relationships is so important to your client satisfaction rates. Not only do you want their journey with you to be seemless, fun, and relaxing, but you want to be able to set clear boundaries and expectations with your clietns. Here's how.  Join me for Selling with Style, a free workshop, on October 10th at 10.  https://deft-artisan-2838.ck.page/b7dae802f1

7 Days of the Podcast: Day 2. All about marketing strategies. Nailing your ideal client, tailoring your packages to them, content startegy, and making data driven decisions to shift your marketing. Follow me on Instagram for more wedding planning tips! www.instagram.com/livelywedacademy

New podcast series: 7 days of the podcast! You'll get an episode a day from me for the next 7 days. Today here's why you need to post Instagram stories. Join me for Selling with Style: Mastering Wedding Planner Sales on October 10th at 10 Central.  https://deft-artisan-2838.ck.page/b7dae802f1

I know I talk about blogging a lot, but here's how to actually do this. I cover why, what to write about, and how to do it so it doesn't feel like you're adding a whole new endeavor to your plate. Join my Effortless Event Management Roadmap before the end of September and join me for a Kick Off Call in October! You'll get to pick my brain about all things event management. Join here --->  https://heyhalima.my.canva.site/management

Bianca is a full time business owner and Wedding Planner in Austin, TX. While building her wedding business, she quickly realized how little information there was for marketing your wedding business and specifically how to build vendor relationships and use social media for your wedding business. In her second year of business, she passed 6 figures in revenue. Since then, she has found a passion helping other wedding pros do the same. Bianca is a self proclaimed workaholic but she is also a wife, dog mom and mom to a two-year-old daughter. When she's not working, she enjoys a glass wine, reading a thriller book on her kindle or spending a night in with friends playing board games. http://www.thewedstrategy.com  @thewedstrategy @biancanichole_andco Waitlist for the Effortless Event Management Roadmap: HERE      

I'm launching a new program ALL about Event Management. Every move I make in my business in my event management package is going in this course. You'll get emails, templates, timelines, questionnaires, and every SOP I have for the actual day. Get on the VIP waitlist to be the first to enroll. DM me the word "coordination" on Instagram. www.instagam.com/livelywedacademy Today we are chatting with Andrea Shah. Andrea Shah is a website copywriter and strategist based in sunny South Florida. She writes outside-the-box websites for wedding planners, photographers, and other ambitious creatives who know they need to stand out in order to grow their business. When she’s not typing at warp speed, you can find her doing Pilates, baking fall desserts (yes, even in Florida) or doing crafts with her daughter.

Summers are chatoic, we have vacations, pool time, and kids running around. You've probably been putting your wedding planning business on the back burner this summer since who wants to create Instagram posts when they can sip a margarita at the pool, right? Now that Summer is winding down, Fall is right around the corner and so is the end of the year. It's time to get back on track. Join me as I share a few things you can do in your business today to get back on track and make sure you reach your goals this year. Need some help in your business? Join me inside my 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program and I will keep you accoutnable and give you the exact plan to follow to book out your business with Ideal Clients: https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/6fwp 

Sometimes you just need some extra eyes on your business. Listen in on this recording of my Free Coachathon where I answered all of your questions. Want a little more help? Book a free discovery call with me. bit.ly/livelywed

It’s not you, it’s them. You deserve to charge more for what you’re doing. I know your value and the service you deliver to your clients is worth more than your rates. Let’s talk about the pricing problem in our industry and how to fix it. Free Coachathon Tuesday the 25th at 10 Central: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6352177434 Free action plan call with me: bit.ly/livelywed Free Training- How to Create a Full Time Income So You Can Quit Your 9-5 www.heyhalima.com/booked

Chances are, it's time and you don't know it yet. Listen in on some signs that it is time to build a team, why you should have one, and how to actually make it happen. 

I absolutely love what I do, and when I hear stories like these from the amazing planners inside my programs it solidifies my passion for this even more. Listen in on 2 planners inside the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program as they tell their stories of their journey inside the program and what their businesses look like now.  If you're ready to take your business to the next level, join me inside the Wedding Planner to CEO Mastermind. Enrollment ends in 2 days and we start on Thursday! IT's time to get out of that imposter syndrome, set up your systems right the first time, stop negotiating prices, build a team, and have a business you're proud of. Join here: livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/wptoceo   If you have any questions about the mastermind, or want to know if this is right for you, DM me the word "questions" on Instagram and we'll talk it out.

Crystalynn Shelton is a licensed CPA and QuickBooks Top 100 ProAdvisor helping startups, small businesses, and million-dollar companies alike take control of their finances through accounting software training and consulting. Crystalynn’s number-crunching interest was sparked after taking a high-school bookkeeping course, and on completing the course, she was determined to become a CPA. For the last 20 years she has done just that, leading accounting departments for Fortune 500 companies like Intuit, Texaco and Paramount Pictures.  In 2010, Crystalynn went on to found her own consulting business. Since then, she has gone on to publish Mastering QuickBooks, a three-time Amazon Bestseller now in its fourth edition, coached more than 100 clients, all the while serving as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for the last 13 years teaching bookkeeping and QuickBooks courses. Along with her fulfilling consulting business, Crystalynn enjoys trying new restaurants with her husband and watching her beloved Dallas Cowboys play.  Connect with Crystalynn: www.crystalynnshelton.com @crystalynnshelton  https://www.crystalynnshelton.com/podcasts I can help you take your business to the next level. Book a discovery call with me and we will talk about where there is opportunity for growth, and how I can help you get past the hard phase of business you feel stuck in right now.  bit.ly/livelywed    

I am back! And answering your questions about the final details meeting. Be sure to follow me on Instagram to get the latest of what is going on with me and a ton of wedding planning tips: www.instagram.com/livelywedacademy If you're ready to step into the CEO role of your business and build a business that has a team, extra revenue streams, and consistent income, then join me in the next round of the WP to CEO Mastermind.  Join Here: livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/wptoceo Or book a discovery call with me. bit.ly/livelywed

You may feel like you are selling too much, but I doubt it's enough. Here are some ways to subtly sell that isn't slimey and it wont make your skin crawl. Join me Tuesday March 21st at 2 CST for my free training. Learn the 5 steps to consultations that convert, the sercret sauce to stop getting ghosted, and how to build a sizzling hot referral funnel of quality couples. www.heyhalima.com/free

Tahnée Sanders is a former journalist-turned-marketing strategist who leads female-led businesses to effective marketing strategy. As the founder of The Strategy Studio, she applies real-world approaches to marketing for creatives looking to connect with more of their ideal clients so they can charge what their expertise is worth and ultimately run more profitable, sustainable businesses.  Tahnée began her career quite literally off the beaten path in a small Australian mining town, where she was the country’s youngest daily newspaper editor. In one of many bold steps, Tahnée left her career in journalism and set off to travel to the Americas. A one year plan would turn into nearly a decade abroad.  After trading her marketing and copywriting services to a small florist shop in Canada in exchange for knowledge on floristry, Tahnée was catapulted into the wedding industry. She went on to learn all the things about flowers and styling, and serve as a content strategist for wedding inspiration leader Once Wed, as well as If I Made, one of the first online learning companies for creative entrepreneurs.    When she became a new mom in 2017, she knew she wanted to pivot toward a life that fulfilled her and provided more flexibility.  Since 2019, Tahnée has supported more than 100 small businesses through her strategy sessions, Done-In-A-Day copywriting service and group coaching. She has also been featured on shows like If I Made a Podcast and has been a contributor for Fairfax Media and Real Weddings Magazine, as well as a speaker at summits like the 2022 Simply Business Summit, among others.  Beyond marketing, Tahnée never regrets any ocean swim, even in winter, and she always carries around floral clippers for "civic pruning," which later are transformed into spontaneous home floral arrangements.  She also loves reading, trail running, and family bike rides with her husband and two children.  https://thestrategystudio.com.au FB: @thestrategystudio Instagram: @thestrategystudio Pinterest @thestrategystudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahnée-sanders-05853737/ Join me for a FREE TRAINING on Tuesday March 21st at 2 PM CST and let's Book Out Your Wedding Business! www.heyhalima.com/free

Are you reason you're not moving forward in your business? Rebecca Jones is helping us identify the bottlenecks in our business, and how to fix it. Rebecca Jones is the founder of Rebecca Jones Solutions, an operations management house for wedding professionals. She serves wedding industry professionals by helping them organize the backend of their business, find clarity, and gain more freedom  by improving their operational efficiency through strategic systems and processes. Before starting her entrepreneurial venture, Rebecca comes from 15 years in the events industry, serving and planning a wide variety of events. rebeccajones.co @rebeccajones_solutions Check out my free training so you can have a never ending referral stream of QUALIFIED COUPLES: www.heyhalima.com/booked

With over 30 years in the game, Kevin Dennis is no stranger to the wedding biz. He entered the industry when he started Fantasy Sound Event Services right after high school — funny enough, his intentions were to become a legit DJ and meet girls. (No, really.) Whether he was successful is neither here nor there, but one thing that’s certain: Fantasy Sound was built to last. Today, his Livermore-based business has evolved into a renowned full-service lighting and entertainment company that serves the wedding & event market in California. Over the years, Kevin’s love for the industry would also evolve, inspiring him to become more involved in education, networking, and thought leadership to contribute to the future of the industry. He is a sought-after speaker in the national circuit and a regular contributor to B2B publications, including Catersource and Special Events, and has been featured in Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Travel Channel. Having served in multiple board positions for Silicon Valley NACE, as a trustee on the Foundation of NACE board, and as Director of National Marketing and International President of WIPA for two terms, Kevin has dedicated his career to the growth and development of the wedding pro community. He also founded the Tri-Valley Wedding Professionals networking group, which has grown to a membership of 700+ pros. https://fantasysound.com/, http://weddingiq.com/  Get a free coffee on me! I'm randomly selecting a few reviews and sending them a gift card for coffee. Leave me a review with text, and send me a screenshot on instagram to enter. @livelywedacademy   

Recognized as one of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ Wedding Experts, Chanda Daniels is the Owner & Creative Director of Chanda Daniels Planning + Design (www.chandadaniels.com) and founder of A Monique Affair (www.amoniqueaffair.com), one of the leading event planning companies in the San Francisco Bay area. A natural at designing and planning events, Chanda’s years of design experience have established her as an expert in her field. Earning a bachelor of the arts degree in hospitality management from San Francisco State University, Chanda has mastered the fundamentals of her craft. Combining these skills with her passion for creating events, she founded A Monique Affair in February 1999 and in 2018 founded Chanda Daniels, Planning + Design which focuses on refined fine art wedding weekends. With 22 years of planning and design experience, Chanda has worked with some of the most prestigious venues and creatives in the industry. As an industry educator, Chanda loves to educate her peers and new creatives entering the wedding industry on LGBTQ+ Weddings and Diversity and Inclusion. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894867207198379  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cd_chandadaniels/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chandadaniels Grab one of 3 spots left for my free gift inside the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program. The next 3 planners get The Full Service Accelerator AND Gear Up For Engagement Season FREE when they join the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program. Check it out here: livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/6fwp Once you join I'll personally make sure those programs are in your portal! Have a question? Send me a DM on Insta! @livelywedacademy

Real wedding submissions may be the way to go to get your business published online and in print! Meghan Ely of ODF Consulting is laying out the path for you to get your real work published. OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely, combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights.A long-time industry speaker and writer, she is a WeddingProeducator with The Knot +WeddingWire, as well as a regular contributor to Wedding Planner Magazine, Catersource and SpecialEvents.com. Meghan represents clients globally and has earned them coverage with the New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Refinery 29, Domino, Forbes and Real Simple, among other outlets. Her team’s publicity efforts are regularly honored by the Public Relations Society of America. Special Events also has featured her as one of the top 25 young professionals in the event industry. Most recently, she was awarded 2021 NACE Speaker of the Year. A longtime supporter of industry associations, Meghan currently serves as the 2022 International President For WIPA www.ofdconsulting.com Use the code "6Figure" for $20 off per month of Meghan's OFD Collective membership. Join me on Tuesday January 31st for a Free Coachathon right here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86403277785

The most successful planners I work with plan. Together we plan out their years, days, weeks, you name it. I want you to take some time today to listen to my free class, Plan '23 (on this episode) and plan out your year. After that, send me a DM on Instagam and tell me what your monetary goal is for 2023. Catch "How to Create A Full Time Income So You Can Quit Your 9-5" at heyhalima.com/booked

Kelly Ann Peck is a business coach and sales strategist at Sales UpRising that is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs develop actionable strategies that turn ideas into profitable 6-figure businesses. With 24 years in the events industry and as a sales expert, Kelly has sold over $23 million in revenue and has helped countless business owners transform their businesses into well-oiled, profit-generating machines. Kelly understands the challenges creative entrepreneurs face. From coaching her clients in her Mastermind to educating on the national stage, she’s dedicated to sharing her expertise and experience so others can become the success story they were meant to be. In every way, she is the guide she wished she had when starting out as a new business owner. Show Me The Clients Workshop - Free https://events.salesuprising.com/SMTC Get the details on Halima's mastermind: Wedding Planner to CEO where you will step out of your lead planner role and into your CEO role and thinking like a business owner, get your systems in place, and scale your business. 

CHRISTIE OSBORNE OWNS MOUNTAINSIDE MEDIA, a marketing agency that specializes in ads, analytics, and market research. She’s a proud data nerd who uses marketing data and research to develop scalable strategies for busy event pros. Simply put, Christie has a passion for turning data into dollars. This is what gets her clients off the marketing hamster wheel and on the path to sustainable marketing success. As a top event industry educator, Christie frequents the national speaker circuit and is a regular contributor to top industry publications, including NACE, WIPA, The Special Event, and Catersource. She is also a highly sought-after podcast guest. @mtnsidemediaco Let's plan out 2023 together in my free training, Plan '23! heyhalima.com/plan23. We will map out your entire 2023 in your business, set some big goals, and come up with a plan to reach those goals! It will be live on Wednesday December 21st at 11 CST with Halima.

I am answering some questions from you guys that you have sent me on Instagram, questions from within my programs, and questions that I see a lot from new wedding planners. Join me to map out your entire 2023 year in my free class: Plan 23. heyhalima.com/plan23

Hunter Lowder is co-owner of Tortoise & The Bear, a business strategy, operations, and mindset coaching company. Coupling her past business experience as CEO of a multi-million dollar winery and event venue with mindful coaching approaches, Hunter helps service-based business owners create and prioritize a strategic plan to grow their impact and move their business forward in a sustainable way.  Hunter's free customer journey audit: https://www.tortoiseandthebear.com/podcast https://www.tortoiseandthebear.com https://www.instagram.com/tortoiseandthebear/  https://www.facebook.com/tortoiseandthebear  Catch Halima's free training here: www.heyhalima.com/booked

Jamie Van Cuyk, the owner and lead strategist of Growing Your Team, helps women small business owners become confident leaders who hire right every single time. Drawing from over 15 years of leadership experience, Jamie teaches her clients how to master the art of hiring. By learning the dynamics of each company and their specific needs, she helps them find their perfect-fit, long-lasting team members and avoid the hiring and firing cycle. On a personal side, Jamie lives in St Petersburg, FL, with her husband and two daughters, is a hobby winemaker, loves to travel, and enjoys exercise that takes her feet off the ground, including rock climbing and aerial dance. FREE RESOURCE: https://growingyourteam.com/halima Website: https://growingyourteam.com/ Social media: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/GrowingYourTeamInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/growingyourteam/ LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamievancuyk/ Get your free DM Strategy Session with Halima. Send a DM with "strategy session" to Halima @livelywedacademy to get started!

There is no better time than now to get your business legally set than right now. Leah Weinberg is sharing what to focus on to keep your buisiness on the right track as we move into the new year. Here's a little more about Leah and where to find her.  Leah Weinberg is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. After nearly a decade in the wedding industry as the owner of Color Pop Events, a New York City-based wedding planning company, Leah is returning to her roots as an attorney to assist her former colleagues in the events industry, along with other entrepreneurs and business owners. Her colorful work and party planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNN, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others. A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as Alt Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. https://www.kunbio.com/attorneys   www.legallyset.com   If you are ready to become a Fully Booked Wedding Planner, join my free facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363078727944936

Failure sucks. It's a concrete term that is too definate. I hate that word, and I don't think it's actual real. You can always learn a lesson and come back from any "failure" stronger and with more clarity than before. Find me on IG and DM me "stategy session" to get my thoughts on how your business can grow. I'll ask you all about your business and we'll map out a plan to get your business to create consistent income with ideal clients.

Burnout is real, and it hits hard. It makes every task in business feel do daunting. It makes you want to give back retainer fees and take a loss when you think about that wedding that you have next month. I get it. Today we're chatting about how to come back from burnout, plus why it happens and how to prevent it from sneaking back in next time. BUNDLE ALERT! When you join the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program form 11/2-11/4, I am gifting you the Full Service Accelerator. Check it all out here: livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/6fwp and https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/full-service-accelerator 

What are you telling potential clients when you aren't consistent? You are telling them that you work sporadically, you are unavailable, and inconsistent. That doesn't make brides feel good when they are looking for a planner. Showing up consistently is crucial when building your wedding planning business. Join me in Gear Up For Engagement Season. A 3 day intensive that gets you in front of ideal clients, sets up your automated sales machine and shows you hot to get a "yes" before the consultation! We start November 1st. Join here: livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/gearup

For the 100th episode of the podcast, I invited 3 students from my 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program to share their stories with us. Elle Dane of Belle Leroux Studio, Mary Kate Morrissey of MK Your Dream Day, and Maddie Schmitz of Better Together Planning take us inside their businesses. You get to hear about their business before they joined the program and the HUGE transformations they have made inside. If you have been curious about joing the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program, now is the time to do it. I will help you create a fully booked wedding planning business, just like these ladies. Check out the program here: livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/6fwp You can get started today for $237. Follow these ladies on Instagram to keep in touch with them! @belleleroux_studio, @bettertogetherplanning, @mkyourdreamday

It's hard to put yourself out there as a solo business owner, but if you had a boss telling you what to do, you know you would show up the way you should. Here's what to do when you're feeling like you know what you should be doing, you just aren't doing it. Free Coachathon link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6352177434

In business, you have to take things one step at a time. It's good to have goals, and look toward the finish line, but don't let it hold you back from what is happening right in front of you. It only takes one couple at a time to build a fully booked wedding planning business. You are only one Instagram story away from building that know, like, and trust that your potential couples need to see before they book with you. Book your free action plan call with me so we can take a look at your goals and how to get you the reach them: bit.ly/livelywed 

Don’t sit on your hands and wait until you move markets to start promoting your business. These steps will get you started long before you actually move so you can hit the ground running, and bring income into your business all without missing a beat! Get your free VIP upgrade in the 6 figure wedding planner program with 4 weeks of one on one coaching with me! Offer ends September 30th. livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/6fwp 

Talking about money isn't always fun, but Danielle Hayden breaks down this money conversation in a way that makes tracking your money and goals, simple and fun! If you're ready to make real money in your wedding planning business, it's time to join the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program. https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=4276471

 No one wants to work with a planner who gets weird when they talk about their packages and pricing. This is how you own your pricing so you can bring more couples, and money into your wedding planning business. FREE TRAINING: www.heyhalima.com/free

Join the 6FWP and get 4 weeks of one on one coaching! https://sso.teachable.com/secure/404714/checkout/3884536/six-figure-wedding-planner?coupon_code=997 I give you permission to do whatever you want in your business. Just make sure you are testing, and tweaking based on data!

Instagram, pinterest, client work, email, it can all be so overwhelming. When you batch your content you save time (and your sanity!). Follow these quick tips to finally feel caught up on creating content AND creating those timelines. Free action plan calls are back! Get my eyes on your business and let's create a plan for you to reach your goals. Book your free call here: bit.ly/livelywed

Business overwhelm happens. Your inbox fills up and for some reason you can't seem to pull yourself to your computer to even open one email. It can feel paralyzing at times. Today I'm giving you some tips for when business just feels too overwhelming, or when you are just having a few bad weeks. Join the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program for Only $997: https://sso.teachable.com/secure/404714/checkout/3884536/six-figure-wedding-planner?coupon_code=997

We all know creating content is a huge way to stand out online. It can be exhausting, and confusing trying to figure out what your potential clients actually want to see. This is exactly why you should not be creating content from your own brain! I am giving away the secret sauce to putting out content that your potential clients actually want AND how to do that without it coming from your own brain. Be sure to grab my free training: JOIN THE FULL SERVICE ACCELERATOR: https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=4173215 FREE TRAINING: How to Create A Full Time Income So You Can Quit Your 9-5. www.heyhalima.com/booked

Full Service Accelerator with Halima: https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/courses/full-service-accelerator Emily is a branding and website designer who specializes in working with wedding vendors and photographers. With 7 years of design experience and a background in event marketing, she loves everything weddings and events. She's also a recent bride which has helped her to further experience the client-side of wedding business branding and web design. Client Archetype Workbook that can help wedding vendors figure out who their ideal client is and what they have to offer (they just need to sign up with their email and then get the PDF download): https://emilyfostercreative.com/client-archetype VIP DAY CODE: CREATIVEWEDDINGS25 send a dm to Emily

Cayla Mrnik of Cayla Creations is a talented live painter for weddings and joyous occasions. Cayla has 10+ years' worth of painting experience and specializes in taking every heartwarming moment and turning it into a work of art. From capturing your live ceremony to painting breathtaking landscapes, this artist is dedicated to crafting custom pieces just for you. Today she is helping you elevate your styled shoots with a live painter. You can connect with Cayla on social media:bit.ly/caylacreations or check out her website: www.caylacreations.live

Kate Storey of Book More Brides is breaking down what it actually means to have client see your value, and how to do it. All of this leads to a deeper connection with your couples, and you coming off as the expert they need on their wedding day. Find Kate on all social media platforms @bookmorebrides and join her free training: www.bookmorebrides.com/leads-workshop If you want even more help in your wedding business check out my free training: How to Create A Full Time Income So You Can Quit Your 9-5. www.heyhalima.com/booked

The best and fastest way to get hands on wedding experience in your business it to assist other wedding planners. Angel Molinari of Angel M Design did just that to grow her business in her first year, and she is sharing all of the dos and don'ts of assisting in your first year. Find Angel here:www.angelmdesign.com IG: _angelmdesign Facebook/Pinterest/TikTok: angelmdesign If you found this episode helpful, watch my free training, How To Create A Full-Time Income So You Can Quit Your 9-5: www.heyhalima.com/booked

It's time to re-evaluate our goals, and see if we're on track for hitting them. Get some motivation from my training, "Let's Plan '22". This will be the kick in the pants you need to get back on track and finish the year strong. If you need some help reaching your goals, you need to be in the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program. Check out the details here: www.bit.ly/joinnow6f

Blogging is great for so many reasons. Long form text/blogs on Insta are okay for the time being, but you don't own anything you put on social media. Anything could happen to Instagram and all of your content could be gone tomororw. With a blog, that is less likely to happen. Here is the breakdown of a good blog post that leads to booked couples. Action Plan Call: www.bit.ly/livelywed Free Training: www.heyhalima.com/booked

I'm answering all of your questions today! What's on my rehearsal cheat sheet, how I handle vendor meals, how I pay leads and assistants, and more! It's my birthday! My gift to you is 34% off the 6 Figure Wedding Wedding Planner Program. Which makes it over $500 off. Check it out here: www.bit.ly/joinnow6f Use code "34BDAY"

I'm not talking about couples that aren't your ideal clients. I'm talking about couples that don't value your work, or respect you as a business owner. You don't want to spent a year plus working with people who are just awful. I learned this the hard way. Make sure you avoid these red flags, and know that it is okay to say "no" to working with someone if it doesn't feel right to you. Free Training, How to Create A Full Time Income So You Can Quit Your 9-5: www.heyhalima.com/booked

Stop creating new content for Instagram every day. Use these steps to repurpose your content to add massive value to your audience without spending hours creating every day. FREE TRAINING: www.heyhalima.com/booked FREE ACTION PLAN CALL: www.bit.ly/livelywed

Check out several ways to create more income in your wedding planning business that fit into what you are already doing so seamlessly. Watch my free training to create a full time income in your business: www.heyhalima.com/booked

We're mixing it up today. I am walking you through how I create my wedding day timelines. Be sure you listen to my free training: www.heyhalima.com/booked If you found this helpful, you'll love what's inside my 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program. Check it out here: www.bit.ly/joinnow6f

Today I sat down with a past student of my 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program, Sydney Myer of In Ink Weddings. Sydney and I talk all about her transformation in the program, the big "aha" moments, the times that I pushed her out of her comfort zone to make big things happen, and how her business is now on track for her first 6 figure year. Did I mention her business is only 8 months old? Sydney is an example of all of the things possible for you too. Learn more about the 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program here; bit.ly/joinnow6f  Connect with Sydney here: www.instagram.com/ininkweddings

Consistency is so important in your business. Showing up and treating your business like a real business is the way to true growth. Try these 6 tips if you are having a problem with being conssitent. Catch my free training here: www.heyhalima.com/booked

As business owners our beliefs are so important. The things we believe can become facts in our minds and it reflects on how we show up in business. This is your reminder that what you believe is not always a fact. We have to train our minds to think the way we need them to so we can show up the best way possible. Catch my free training: www.heyhalima.com/booked

Let's talk about the benefits of assistants on wedding days! What they do, how they help, where to find them, how to hire/onboard, and how to handle after wedding tasks. Let's get to know each other on Instagram! Follow me and tell me you listen to the podcast. www.instagram.com/livelywedacademy

Business is just a fun math game! Let's break down the math you need to know to reach your goals. Don't forget ot send me a DM with your big scary goal- @livelywedacademy Watch my free training where I go over the actual pricing formula you should use to create your package pricing. www.heyhalima.com/booked

Join my free training: How to Create A Full-Time Income So You Can Quit Your 9-5: heyhalima.com/booked Energy matters. Don't let imposter syndrome win. Do these things before every consultation, meeting, or open house, to show up in a way that makes couples want to work with you! 

Please don't let your reviews sit on The Knot! Reviews are such a powerful piece of marketing for your business. Here's what to do with them. Join me for a free live training: How to Create A Full-Time Income so You Can Quit Your 9-5. www.heyhalima.com/booked You'll learn how to partner with big venues and vendors- even when you're new, what to say to stop getting ghosted, and  how to build a never ending referral stream of qualified leads. www.heyhalima.com/booked 

Sometimes networking can suck. Who wants to stand around in a stuffy ballroom full of 200 people? Not me. Networking should be easy, fun, and about real connections. Tune in to see how. For a limited time Bianca Trevino with The Wed Strategy is bundling her course with mine, 6 Figure Wedding Planner and it's free when you buy my course. Bianca sold $18,000 through Instagram in her first year as a wedding planner and she teaches you how to do the same. She makes instagram easy! www.heyhalima.com/6figure

We're taking it back to the basics today. This is what you actually need to start your business. I promise, it's not what you're thinking. Free Training: www.heyhalima.com/booked Free Call: www.bit.ly/livelywed IG:  www.instagram.com/livelywedacademy

Heidi is teaching actionable things you can do to take better control of your time and step into your role as CEO of your business. We cover productivity, time management, an intro to what functioning as a CEO really means and why you need to dedicate time to it, and an introduction to outsourcing to free up time for revenue-generating activities. Link to the Wedding Business CEO Summit: https://livelywed--heidithompson.thrivecart.com/t3-wedding-pro-power-pack-feb-2022/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/evolveyourweddingbusiness

Bianca really brought her A-game to this episode! Bianca is the founder of The Wed Strategy. While building her wedding planning business in Austin, TX she quickly realized how little information there was for marketing your wedding business, specifically how to use Instagram for your wedding business. After booking over $18,000 from Instagram in her first year of business, Bianca become passionate about helping other wedding pros do the same. 95+ Hashtags for your wedding business: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6052cb304a1c4a6aa7044aed

I'm bringing the Weddings & Wine Chat back! Join me on February 8th at 7pm CST for a night of fun, wedding business, and life chat. It'll be super casual, and a ton of fun! Send me a DM on Instagram for the link! www.instagram.com/livelywedacademy I'm still giving out Starbucks gift cards for reviews on the podcast! Make sure you leave me your IG Handle so I know where to send the gift card. Reviews help me know that you are enjoying the podcast, and other wedding planners as well.

It's normal to make mistakes in business, but I'm here to tell you it's time to stop making these mistakes and move forward in your business so you can actually grow, book more weddings, and make more money. How to Become A Fully Booked Wedding Planner in 3 Simple Steps: www.heyhalima.com/booked Free Action Plan Call: bit.ly/livelywed

This is what gets couples to be a yes before they get on a consultation with you. Your automated sales machine keeps the excitement of the couple up before the consultation, during, and after. Grab the last spot of the 50% off discount for my 6 Figure Wedding Planner Program here. https://livelywedacademy.teachable.com/p/six-figure-wedding-planner?coupon_code=50OFF or use code 50OFF Let's connect on Instagram! www.instagram.com/livelywedacademy Honeybook: http://share.honeybook.com/fQWZr

A little pep talk to ignite your inner boss to reach your goals in your wedding planning business. Listen to this again next time you need some more motivation to show up and book more weddings. 

Hiring interns can be super easy. Having a team makes you show up differently in your business since you have someone relying on you. I am spilling the beans on my own internship program- the good, bad, and the ugly. The good definitely outweighs the bad when it comes to interns. Listen to the episode so you can see just how easy it is to start an internship program in your own wedding planning business. 

Emily Lee is teaching us how to make a big impact with your website images. It's almost 2022 so now is the perfect time to update your wedding planner website for a fresh look that attracts your ideal couples. Write down these tips from Emily and get to work! You can find Emily here: instagram & tiktok: @byemilyjane, facebook: @byemilyjanefb

Instagram is so much fun, but it only works for you if you're attracting your ideal clients. Maria Oliva is the expert at Instagram for wedding pros and she is teaching us 5 ways to attract your brides and grooms into your wedding business. You can find Maria on Instagram here www.instagram.com/sms_mediapr

We're talking all about reels with Brandee Gaar! Brandee really delivers as she teaches why you should be doing reels consistently, how to never run out of reel ideas, and how to make reels that convert to sales. Use this link for $10 off Brandee's reels course, Reel Traffic Toolkit and be sure to follow her on soicial media . https://brandeegaar.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1069743/?action=signup&coupon=lively6f  www.instagram.com/brandeegaar  

I get it. Running a business is hard. It's easy to feel burnt out and like nothing is happening in your business. When you feel this way it seems like throwing in the towel feels right. It's not. Your brain just needs a reminder of all of the things you have done in your business so far. Listen to today's tips and put them into action asap! Don't forget to join me for Planning the best year in 2022! heyhalima.com/plan22

This is the perfect episode for all of us right-brained, creative, wedding planners. Jen Taylor walks us through the 8 CEOs. She covers what they are, why they are important, and how you can do it all while actually planning weddings too. Jen has a simple approach to workflows, systems, and processes that makes it all seem so easy to tackle alongside your business. Here is the link to the Small Business Task List Jen talked about. https://bit.ly/JTConsultSmallBusiness And you can connect with her in her Facebook group here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/designyourbusinessjentaylor

Taylor de la Fuente of Lemon Tree Editorial is sharing the top mistakes she sees on wedding planners' about me website pages, and some tips on what you should include on your about pages. You can start implementing these changes on your site today, then take advantage of a Free Page Review from Taylor. www.lteditorial.com/free-review You can also find Taylor on instagram: www.instagram.com/lteditorial

Here are 7 ways to get referrals into your wedding planning business without actually asking for a referral. No cold emailing and asking to be on someone's vendor list here. These are ways that you can make real connections and get a stream of referrals into your business, even if you are a new wedding planner. If you are getting tips that book you brides from my podcast, imagine how much you could accomplish if we actually worked together. Let's book a call and talk about your business now, where you want it to be, and I'll tell you how to get there. bit.ly/livelywed

We've all heard the toxic message "Wake up before the sun and hustle if you want to have a successful business." This just isn't true. I am giving you permission to work your business how it feels right to you and to hold yourself accountable to that. Let's chat about your business! Book a free call with me where we'll talk about your goals and how to reach them fast. bit.ly/livelywed

Brides can't book with you if they don't know you exist. How can you stand out in your wedding business? I'm sharing a ton of ways that you can get visible to your couples so they can book with you! Become a Fully Booked Wedding Planner FREE TRAINING! heyhalima.com/booked

This week we are taking your hobby business to a real wedding planning business. Want more tips? Watch me free training: How To Become A Fully Booked Wedding Planner in 3 Simple Steps. heyhalima.com/booked

I have 4 easy ways to get your ideal clients to find you. Once they do find you online I share some tips on how to keep them around, nurture them, and connect with them so they will book a consultation with you and you will be their wedding planner. Be sure to watch my free training: Become A Fully Booked Wedding Planner in 3 Simple Steps. www.heyhalima.com/booked

You can implement these 6 simple tweaks ASAP to show up like a real business owner, and start making more money. 

I know you hear me talk about blogging weekly, and posting more than pretty pictures to Instagram, but how are you supposed to come up with all of that? Steal my content creation hack and you'll never run out of content again!

It's time to stop putting social media on the back burner, and finally start using it to actually book more brides. In this episode I tell you exactly what to post to stories, and how often so you can build a real connection with brides who are ready to book you as their wedding planner! If you want more help in your business, let's talk about my Back to Back Bride Booking Bootcamp! Let's chat over a no pressure call and figure out if your business sis a good fit. www.bit.ly/livelywed

If you don't think you can afford to invest in yourself and your business right now, you need this episode! I'm breaking down the difference in spending and investing in your wedding planning business, and why it is crucial that you invest in your business if you want your business to grow. Don't forget to connect with me on Instagram so I can cheer you on in your wedding planning journey! www.instagram.com/livelywedacademy

Creating content is a must in any business, but keeping up with all of the platforms can be overwhelming. I am going to save your time and your sanity by showing you how to repurpose content. Take notes so you can take action. This is a must listen!

I am breaking down how I plan out my business for a whole year, and the tasks I need to make my goals. Listen and plan along with me so we can take charge of 2021 and you can be the fully booked wedding planner you have been dreaming of. Let's connect on Instagram! www.instagram.com/livelywedacademy 

I am always asked how I feel about advertising on The Knot, and now I'm sharing it with you too. Planners either love the knot, or hate it. I am sharing the benefits of The Knot and how you can use it the right way to bring more brides into your wedding business. Don't forget to join me in my free facebook group! www.facebook.com/groups/livelywedcommunity

When you haven't made a lot of connections in your business, it can be hard to get vendors on board with doing a styled shoot. Styled shoots are so beneficial to your business, and I don't want this to stop you from doing them. Today I'm giving you some quick tips to make it easier to get vendors on your side so they say "heck yes!" to joining your styled shoot team. Make sure you join my Facebook group for more tips likes this! www.facebook.com/groups/livelywedcommunity

Your packages may be turning your potential couples away as soon as they land on your website. It's hard not to throw everything in but the kitchen sink, but that can overwhelm your couples and have them looking for the "next" button. This week I'm sharing some easy tweaks you can implement today to get your package page looking fabulous and keep your couples interested. Huge news- I'm bringing back my facebook group! Come join the party for tips, advice, challenges, and a community of wedding planners just like you. www.facebook.com/groups/livelywedcommunity OR search facebook: Become A Fully Booked Wedding Planner

Building a business is hard. And it gets even harder when you are standing in your own way. The big things that will grow your business, are often the things that we put off the most. It's time to get out of your head, get out of your own way, and start thinking like the fully booked wedding planner you want to be. Today I am breaking down how to do that. Honeybook code for 50% off: http://share.honeybook.com/fQWZr

Engagement season always seems to sneak up on me. Between getting the kids back into a routine for school (well, not this year.) and wrapping up my summer weddings somehow it's the middle of October and I need to prep my business for the influx on emails coming my way, so I can book more brides and fill my calendar up for 2021. Today I am sharing exactly what I do to prepare my wedding planning business for engagement season. Honeybook is a huge part of my sales/inquiry system. You know I looove honeybook because of all of the automation it does. Try it out, and see if you love it too. Be sure to use this link to get 50% off! http://share.honeybook.com/fQWZr

You've been grabbing all the freebies you can get your hands on, listening to all of the podcasts, watching the masterclasses you really don't have time for, but now you are overwhelmed, lost, and confused because it's just not working for you. I've been there too. This week I give you some tips on stopping the freebie overwhelm and how you can use freebies to actually benefit your business. 

Out of all of the questions I get in coaching calls, DMs, during speaking events, these are always asked! I know if some planners have them, you probably do too. This is seriously, so good!

Don't let this title scare you away. It's not as intimidating as it sounds. If you want to become a fully booked wedding planner, you have to set yourself apart in your market. Heading up a networking group (even a virtual one) is one way to do that. Listen in on some tips on how to do this and how it helped my business when I did it too. 

If you're not using Pinterest the right way, you are missing out on so many brides! I got to pick Adrienna McDermott's brain, of Ava and the Bee. In this episode she is breaking down pinterest in a simple yet high impact way so we can finally use pinterest the right way so we can get found by paying clients. 

It's time to turn those couples watching you on social media, into actual clients I have 4 simple steps for you to put into motion today to turn those watchers into paying couples. Let's book up your wedding business.  Last day for bonuses One 5 days straight work with me week book that bride sales course All email swipe templates from inquiry to welcome email Let's set up a call and get you to be the fully booked wedding planner. bit.ly/livelycall 

We all know copy and brand voice are important in your wedding planning business, but what exactly is it? And how do we even do that? I sat down with Rachel Kitchen of Veil and Verse and she brought her A game. Rachel definitely delivered on all things niching down, copy, and brand voice. Grab a pen and paper, you'll want to take notes and listen to this episode on repeat! www.veilandverse.com, @veilandverse If you love this episode, and want to hear more actionable tips on the podcast, be sure to leave me a 5 star review. 

There are a few non-negotiable when it comes to running a business, here are a few must haves for your wedding planning business. It's best to get these in place now, even if it's just a hobby, because not having these things can get pricey in the long run. If you want to make money as a wedding planning, you have to treat your business like a business. Here's how to do just that. Engagement season is just around the corner and brides are eager to book wedding planners! Make sure you are ready for the influx of inquiries coming to you, and you know how to turn them from a maybe to a heck yes! Book a FREE Overlooked to Overbooked clarity call with me and I'll make sure you know how to book more brides so you can be the fully booked wedding planner you have been dreaming of. bit.ly/livelycall

You cannot build your business alone. You need referrals from other business owners to put your name on the map. Networking in person is always best, but right now, not always feasible. Today I am breaking down the best practices to maximize your virtual networking techniques, and you get to leave your mask at home for these! This is just part of what I teach in my Back to Back Bride Booking Bootcamp. Book a free overlooked to overbooked clarity call today and get 2 weeks of free coaching with me! bit.ly/livelycall

Yes, that's right. It's 2020 and you still need a blog. If you want to stand out in your niche, blogging will help you do that. You can set yourself up as the expert wedding planner, make valuable connections with your brides, and fellow vendors, and so much more. I am listing out the top reasons why you need a blog, and a ton of tips to make it super successful. Who wouldn't want to organically get on the first page of google?? Don't forget, you get 2 weeks free of coaching with me during the soft launch of my one on one coaching program. Go to bit.ly/livelycall to set up a FREE clarity call and let's see how I can help you become a fully booked wedding planner! I cannot wait to talk to you.

I have seen a lot of crazy things in my 10 years of wedding planning. Today I'm sharing some of my crazy stories, and how I handled them. If you get one thing from this episode, it's this- Think about how your best self would handle this situation, and do that. I want to hear your crazy stories too! Send me a DM on Instagram, @livelywedacademy 

As we all settle into our new normal, we need grit and perseverance to keep our wedding businesses thriving, and take them to the next level. McKenzi Taylor of Cactus Collective Weddings shares with us how she has stayed inspired, removed obstacles, and really pushed her business forward during these uncertain times. McKenzi's Details: Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings

Since we are currently in a global pandemic and being encouraged to stay home as much as we can, you have to get creative with your wedding consultations, so you can keep your business going. I prefer phone consultations to in person meetings any day, and that is how I do 95% of my wedding consultations when we are not quarantined. I am sharing my secrets on how to run your phone and video consultations flawlessly, to make sure you book more weddings.

Maybe you're just starting out, or not doing your ideal weddings, it can be frustrating when you don't have all the pretty photos to put in your portfolio, or on your Insta feed. I have a list of ways you can get pretty photos for your portfolio, website, Instagram, and more without needing to have pretty weddings under your belt. Don't forget, the doors close on my one on one coaching program this Friday. I don't want you to miss out, go to http://bit.ly/livelyclaritycall to book a call with me!

If you feel overwhelmed by all of the things you have to do in your business, then press play now. Amanda Accioly of The Lux Way gives us her tops tips on how to utilize systems to save your business. Be sure to f ollow her on Instagram @amandaclareaccioly. Link for 50% off honeybook I mention in the episode. http://share.honeybook.com/fQWZr

Brides use instagram to find their wedding vendors. Are you utilizing your instagram bio so they can find you? This week's episode is a sneak peek into my Free Facebook Group Community where I do weekly trainings to help my wedding planners get more clients in their wedding business. Join us here for more live trainings just like this. www.facebook.com/livelywedcommunity Let's get you more clients. Set up a free clarity call with me where we will: Uncover the weakness in your sales system Create an action plan to get more inquiries in your inbox Map out a referral funnel of never ending brides!  http://bit.ly/livelyclaritycall     

I create design boards for 3 reasons. 1. Weddings 2. Styled Shoots 3.Me I am taking you through my step by step process on how I create design boards, from the design meetings to the final approval. Be sure to DM me (@livelywedacademy) your email address to get my design board templates!

You need to get seen online, now more than ever. If you're just starting out, or you've been in business awhile, but you still feel invisible, then you need to listen to this episode now! I have 4 steps that you can to take in your wedding business TODAY to start getting noticed, and increasing your income.

These 3 things will have your brides tuning out everything you are saying and immediately googling other wedding planners after your consultation. If you want to book brides within 24 hours of your consultations, then please STOP doing these 3 things. Check out this week's podcast for the 3 things you must stop doing, and what to do instead so you can leave each consultation feeling confident in yourself and have your couples feeling the same way!

These days mindset can be a struggle. Amy Lee Westervelt is a Empath Life and Business Coach and owner of Gratitude and Glamour. Listen in and we talk about some tips to pull us out of our own heads, get back on track when we're in a funk, and master our mindset!  

Having trouble staying focused and motivated in your wedding planning business while you're stuck at home? It's been rough for me too. Being stuck at home, and having your routine thrown off is not easy. I've finally found a good balance of business, and family at home so I can continue to show up, so I come out of all of this on top. Here's how. 

A sneak peek into my Facebook group where I answer all of the questions from my VIPs. Some things covered:  1. Can I charge for the postponements that are happening right now? 2. I'm having trouble staying motivated. 3. I am thinking of moving to a new state, but I'm worried about starting my business over again. Any tips? 4. I feel like I don't have anything to do right now. What should I be doing?

This is a scary time. But, what you do now matters for the future of your wedding business. I have 5 actionable steps you can take right now to set yourself and your wedding planning business up for MAJOR SUCCESS for when you are ready to book more weddings. Why wouldn't you take this time to set yourself up as the expert wedding planner?

As a seasoned wedding planner, I have made some costly mistakes over the years. Fortunately, they have all been great learning opportunities. If only I could go back in time and start all over again. I don't want you to make the same expensive mistakes I did, so I am breaking down exactly what I would do differently If I started over my wedding planning business today. Don't forget to book your FREE clarity coaching call with me to get my eyes on your business! http://bit.ly/livelyclaritycall

Networking doesn't have to be scary! Networking isn't just showing up to a hundred person mixer on a Thursday night. There are so many ways you can network and build meaningful connections, and I'm telling you exactly how to do it.

Day 4: How to ask for the referral, Q+A, and I want to help you more! Turn your existing network into an unlimited referral resource. I'm talking about why referrals are sizzling hot leads, aaalllllll of the places you can get them (Hint- it's way more than you think!) And why you need more than one referral stream. I spill the tea on what happened when one of my lead planners opened her own wedding business and one of my referral streams was not as abundant as it once was! 

Day 3: Turning styled shoots, facebook groups, and real life friends and family into referral streams.Turn your existing network into an unlimited referral resource. I'm talking about why referrals are sizzling hot leads, aaalllllll of the places you can get them (Hint- it's way more than you think!) And why you need more than one referral stream. I spill the tea on what happened when one of my lead planners opened her own wedding business and one of my referral streams was not as abundant as it once was! 

Today it's all about networking events, building connections with venues and vendors. Turn your existing network into an unlimited referral resource. I'm talking about why referrals are sizzling hot leads, aaalllllll of the places you can get them (Hint- it's way more than you think!) And why you need more than one referral stream. I spill the tea on what happened when one of my lead planners opened her own wedding business and one of my referral streams was not as abundant as it once was! 

Turn your existing network into an unlimited referral resource. I'm talking about why referrals are sizzling hot leads, aaalllllll of the places you can get them (Hint- it's way more than you think!) And why you need more than one referral stream. I spill the tea on what happened when one of my lead planners opened her own wedding business and one of my referral streams was not as abundant as it once was!

Setting your prices in your wedding planning business can be stressful. Am I charging enough? Am I making a profit? Is it too much? How do you know when your price is right? In this week's podcast I'm taking you through how to set your prices so you can reach your income goals, and make a profit. 

Katelynn Camillo of Katelynn Camillo coaching and I dive deep into preparing and batching content for social media. She covers everything from why batching is beneficial to your wedding business, how to do it, what to post, and how to batch, even when you feel like you don't have time. 

You know you rocked the wedding. The couple and their family told you how amazing you were at the wedding and how they couldn’t have done it without you. But now, you sent a follow up email asking for the review and all you hear are crickets. You get it, life gets busy. The couple goes on their honeymoon then they have to settle back into work and into the married life and they forgot about your email sitting in their inbox. You need that review. Your future couples need to see that review. Here’s how to get it!    

Before you take time off, make sure you do these things! Even if it's a long holiday weekend and you want to enjoy it, or a random weekday and you need a mental break, make sure you have these things in place so you don't make any brides mad. You don't want them to think you have been ignoring them for a week, when really you just need some me time.

Chrissie Kenaston of Copy with Chrissie is dropping all of her copy knowledge on us today. She shares what to include on your website, how to write an about me page, and how to make your website client centered so you are attracting the ideal clients you want to work with.

These are the top 6 tools I use to keep my wedding planning business running on autopilot. Life and business get busy, it's easy to let things slip through the cracks, but with these six tools I keep things running smoothly, even when I'm on vacation with my family or rounding the corner of a 4 wedding weekend. 

We all deal with imposter syndrome, and honestly, it sucks. That little voice that tells you that you don't belong, or that you're faking it, or that you are a fraud, it the worst. I'm giving you a few simple tips to tell imposter syndrome to hit the road, and how I deal with it still today. 

Bridal Shows can be overwhelming, and expensive. I am giving you a step by step game plan so you can get the most out of being a vendor at these big bridal shows and open houses, whether you are a wedding planner or any wedding business owner. I'm covering everything from booth design and marketing material to how to network with other vendors, as well as the number one thing you MUST know before you go to a show. 

Do you want more clients? Do you want to be taken seriously by other vendors? Whether you’re new to the industry, or you’ve been around the block a few times, you have to set yourself apart in your industry. You need to be the go to expert about wedding planning in your area. Today I am giving away all of the secrets on how to position yourself as the expert wedding planner and how it helped me form meaningful connections with other vendors and gave me the clout I needed with potential brides.

Implement these tips into your work from home routine to feel more balanced, and actually be productive. 

This week I'm diving into a Q+A session with the questions I get asked the most from my clients who feel stuck and they need a little help. Do you have a question for me? Email me and I'll feature it in the next Q+A episode! hello@livelywed.com 

We know wedding days are so busy, but now you have to keep up with your Instagram stories too. I am breaking down the steps to make this process easy and how to get your potential clients to want you at their wedding day.

Want to know how Halima became a coach to wedding planners? This journey started over 10 years ago and includes a horror story from her own wedding. Join us as we take a walk through Halima's journey and how she knew she couldn't let her wedding day disaster happen to any other brides.