Wedding Pros who are ready to grow – with Becca Pountney

In 2025 you need to pay more attention to your wedding business sustainability. Today I am chatting with Michelle Miles from the Sustainable Wedding Alliance about why couples are starting to ask questions on your sustainability and how you should be responding. There is no judgement here and Michelle shares practical ways we can all do one extra thing to move our businesses in the right direction:Check your domain host and whether it's green nowBuy your summit ticket for 5th February 2025Follow the Sustainable Wedding AllianceTime Stamps:00:04 - Building Trust Through Transparency06:18 - The Birth of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance19:36 - The Growing Awareness of Sustainability in Weddings30:48 - The Journey Towards Sustainable Choices

Sales can be something that we shy away from in the wedding industry, but Maria is here to help us change our mindset. In today's episode she walks us through how to change our attitude, have more confidence and close that sale. If you want a business, not a hobby then sales is an essential ingredient for success.Join Maria's sales programmeJoin Maria's ChallengeFollow Maria on InstagramTime Stamps:00:07 - Understanding Emotional Buying Decisions05:51 - The Journey to Embracing Sales13:51 - Understanding Sales: Shifting Perspectives18:02 - Building Client Relationships Through Process and Value33:26 - Establishing Boundaries in SalesMentioned in this episode:Work with me in 2025Want to work with me in 2025? Here's 3 ways we can work together: 1) One to One with an in-person marketing workshop or online strategy session 2) Work with us at the Wedding Pro Agency 3) Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge for 2025Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Today I am chatting with one of my Wedding Pro Members - Toastmaster John. John is quite the character and when I first met him I knew he was not your 'stereotypical' toastmaster. Today we talk about his varied career, the work he put into becoming a Toastmaster and how he is embracing social media - including TikTok!Visit Johns WebsiteFind John on InstagramFind John on TiktokJoin the Wedding Pro Members LoungeTime Stamps:00:07 - Introduction to Wedding Marketing02:46 - The Journey to Toastmaster18:21 - The Evolution of Toastmasters27:02 - The Importance of Education in Wedding BusinessMentioned in this episode:Work with me in 2025Want to work with me in 2025? Here's 3 ways we can work together: 1) One to One with an in-person marketing workshop or online strategy session 2) Work with us at the Wedding Pro Agency 3) Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge for 2025Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Today I am sharing 2025 wedding business marketing trends. As we start 2025 I wanted to give you a round up of the marketing strategies that are hot as we enter the new year. From AI to shifts in social media marketing, I cover it all. Lets get your marketing year off to a strong start.Buy the planathon replayJoin the Members Lounge for additional training.Time Stamps:00:19 - 2025 Marketing Trends in the Wedding Industry04:22 - Embracing AI in Marketing Strategies09:49 - The Rise of WhatsApp in Marketing13:04 - Shifts in Social Media Marketing for 202520:44 - The Rise of Personalization in MarketingMentioned in this episode:Work with me in 2025Want to work with me in 2025? Here's 3 ways we can work together: 1) One to One with an in-person marketing workshop or online strategy session 2) Work with us at the Wedding Pro Agency 3) Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge for 2025Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Have a very Happy Christmas, go watch a Christmas Movie and eat far too much chocolate!See you in the New Year!

Today I am talking with Jen Sulak about how she found her hyper niche in the wedding industry with her brand 'Weirdo Weddings'. Originally known as 'Pink Light Images', Jen went through a transformational time in 2020 and realised she needed to lean further into her authentic self, and Weirdo Weddings was born.In this episode we discuss how to 'niche' well, how to show up yourself online and why you need to find your people in the wedding industry.Find Jen on InstagramTime stamps:00:08 - Building a Cohesive Brand Identity04:22 - Overcoming Intimidation in the Wedding Industry10:27 - The Journey into Wedding Photography17:42 - Embracing the Weirdo Weddings Niche25:01 - Finding Your Niche and Doing the Work27:56 - Embracing Creativity and Niche Marketing34:50 - Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Fear42:01 - Finding Your CommunityMentioned in this episode:Work with me in 2025Want to work with me in 2025? Here's 3 ways we can work together: 1) One to One with an in-person marketing workshop or online strategy session 2) Work with us at the Wedding Pro Agency 3) Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge for 2025Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Today I am chatting with one of my Wedding Pro Members - Denise Whelan. Denise tells the story about how she transformed her life and her career almost by accident. She now lives in Spain and works as a wedding celebrant and destination wedding planner and is loving life in the sunshine. Her story is inspiring and she has lots of learnings to share along the way.Visit Denise's websiteFind Denise on Instagram.Join the Wedding Pro Members LoungeTime Stamps:00:00 - Navigating Difficult Relationships01:12 - Denise's Journey into Weddings14:45 - Transitioning to Wedding Planning in Spain19:20 - Embracing Opportunities in Destination Weddings25:11 - Navigating the Highs and Lows of the Wedding IndustryMentioned in this episode:Wedding Pro agencyNeed some help in your wedding business? Our new service allows my team to manage your social accounts, create you a new website or complete one off admin tasks for you. Get in touch to find out more at: www.weddingproagency.co.uk

Today I am chatting with wedding celebrant Amanda Wheal fresh from her trip to Wedding MBA in Las Vegas. She shares how she went from a career as a teacher to being part of a wedding in Las Vegas. We talk about why she now embraces every new experience and the value she puts on wedding education. It's a fantastic conversation and she shares lots of learnings too!Want to head to Wedding MBA next year in Vegas? Use code BECCA at the checkout for a great discount on your ticket:www.weddingmba.comVisit Amandas WebsiteFollow Amanda on Instagram and FacebookTime Stamps:00:05 - Introduction to Wedding Business Strategies01:53 - Amanda's Journey into the Wedding Industry09:32 - The Journey to Las Vegas: Embracing New Experiences19:56 - Exploring the Wedding Industry29:11 - Networking and the Power of Interviews34:51 - Unexpected Moments on Stage39:44 - Discovering Las Vegas: Highlights and ExperiencesMentioned in this episode:2025 PlanathonJoin my for a 3 hour session on Zoom to get you 2025 ready! This years planathon will be on Tuesday 10th December, with a replay also available. 2025 Planathon

It's time to go behind the scenes of Wedding MBA 2024.It's less than 2 weeks since I returned from Las Vegas for this years Wedding MBA and I am still buzzing. This conference is like no other with the biggest and best wedding educators teaching and sharing their insights. In today's episode I share some of my highlights and leanings as well as bringing you the opinions of some of the attendees from both the US and the UK. It was such a privilege to speak at this years event on 'Business First Impressions', if you were in my session - thanks for being there!If you are thinking of attending next years event in Vegas, the tickets are already available from the link below. Use the code BECCA to get a great discount.https://www.weddingmba.com/Thinking of heading to Vegas? Look at the guide I put together for people considering the trip last year.Time Stamps:00:12 - Reflections from Wedding MBA 202404:27 - Exploring New Tech Tools in the Wedding Industry07:36 - Key Themes Emerging from the Wedding MBA Conference10:50 - The Impact of Automation and Personal Touch on Customer Experience14:23 - Embracing New Ideas and Taking Action15:15 - Guest InterviewsMentioned in this episode:2025 PlanathonJoin my for a 3 hour session on Zoom to get you 2025 ready! This years planathon will be on Tuesday 10th December, with a replay also available. 2025 Planathon

It's time to get your wedding business 2025 ready. As engagement season approaches it's the perfect time to get your goals set, your website updated and your prices sorted. In today's mini episode I run through a checklist to help you ensure you are ready.Time Stamps:00:07 - Preparing for the Engagement Season01:02 - Preparing Your Wedding Business for the Next Season06:57 - Planning for 2025: Reflecting on Services and Strategies12:25 - The Importance of Education in Business Planning16:21 - Taking Time for Yourself: The Importance of Breaks