Episodes
100
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN
Wedding Industry Insider is the business podcast for wedding planners and coordinators who want to build a more profitable, sustainable wedding planning business — without burning out. Host Eddie Babbage (CEO of Timeline Genius) sits down with top wedding professionals, venue owners, and industry experts to bring you real, heartfelt conversations about what it actually takes to thrive in this industry... from wedding business pricing and client experience to marketing for wedding planners, and finding the balance that keeps you in love with the work. Whether you're a new wedding coordinator just starting out or an established planner ready to scale, every episode delivers actionable insights you can apply to your wedding business immediately. Topics include: wedding planner pricing strategies · growing a wedding planning business · managing wedding clients · building a sustainable wedding career · wedding industry trends · wedding vendor relationships · work-life balance for wedding professionals
Are you marketing harder when your wedding business actually has a sales problem?Katie Lyth reveals where you may be losing clients and losing money. Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out !
Top wedding influencers and educators join us for brand new interviews during this special 200th episode celebration. Discover how the right community can propel your business forward, and how Timeline Genius grew into an industry-leading software company. Today's guests are Brooke Richie-Babbage, Brigid Horne-Nestor, Nora Sheils, Laurie Hartwell, and Terrica. During this collection of mini interviews, they'll help celebrate 200 episodes of Wedding Industry Insider Podcast, 13 years of Timeline Genius, and the many connections and friendships we've made along the way. Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out !
She takes 8pm phone calls, turns away vendors with slow response times, and earns five figures per wedding. Here's how Vanessa Domenech grew her business. In this episode: How a career as a belly dancer and Bollywood-style dancer prepared Vanessa for the world of event planning Vanessa's controversial take on boundaries (including taking calls at night, on vacation, and in her pajamas) The step-by-step process for raising pricing, including the "red flag" pricing that sends the wrong message to luxury wedding clients, and what to do when you get fewer bookings The 24-hour response window Vanessa expects from vendors, and why she sends certain vendor emails straight to trash. Thanks to Vanessa Domenech for this fantastic interview! Try Timeline Genius free at timelinegenius.com/insider
Joe Rogers built his business planning weddings for gay couples who had no template to follow. Then a call from a straight bride shifted everything. During this great interview, Joe shares what it was like to come out as gay while starting his wedding planning business. He also talks about shifting his ideal client persona to include straight couples. Then, we get into advertising, and Joe reveals a controversial decision that he's standing by (even if he can't say for sure that it paid off). All this and more on this week's brand new interview. Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out !
We're rebroadcasting one of our earliest and most popular interviews. David Tutera talks about sales and pricing, burnout and failure, and how he found so much success as a wedding planner. During his sit-down with Eddie, David is so grounded and honest, and his advice is timeless. Listen in to hear David Tutera's full story. Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out !
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 !
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 !
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 !
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 .
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 !
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