brandee gaar

In this episode, we explore the art of running a business that thrives both emotionally and financially. We delve into the significance of incorporating heart and compassion into business practices while still maintaining a focus on profitability. Our guest shares valuable insights on fostering meaningful connections, building trust, and creating a thriving enterprise with purpose and profit in mind. Brandee says “I am obsessed with helping wedding industry entrepreneurs to build profit in their business and to see how incredibly successful they can really be. You CAN love your business and love your life!!!” About: Brandee Gaar is a luxury Event Planner, Thought Leader, Educational Speaker and Host of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. She is passionate about teaching wedding business owners how to increase revenue, build profit and book more clients without burnout and overwhelm. Through online courses, strategic group coaching, in-person summits, and her engaging social media channels Brandee is creating a movement of wedding pros who are ready to step into their role as CEO and build the profitable businesses they’ve always dreamed of! Follow Brandee: www.brandeegaar.com www.instagram.com/brandeegaar https://www.facebook.com/BrandeeGaarOfficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-gaar-683998a/ https://www.pinterest.com/thebrandeegaar/_created/ https://www.youtube.com/@brandeegaar Follow Kristin: IG: @meetkristin Twitter: @meetkristin Follow Our DJ Rocks: IG: @ourdjrocks Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://ourdjrocks.com

Hey there, CEOs! Today I am talking with Clint Hufft, host of the Wedding MBA Podcast, about my presentation at this year's Wedding MBA in Las Vegas this November 2023. Clint kindly had me on the Wedding MBA Podcast and this week we are sharing that episode with you.

We emphasize the value of the event, particularly the networking opportunities it offers. And I tease my talk about master-level persuasion, a crucial sales skill for closing consultations.

Additionally, I along with Megan Gillikin from The Planners Vault, will host the second annual Wedding MBA Bash at the Renaissance Hotel, adjacent to the Convention Center. Last year's event saw 120 professionals enjoying tacos and margaritas. This year promises an even more exciting event with numerous sponsors and network building opportunities. Click the Episode Show Notes Blog Link below to sign up for the Big Bash

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Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!

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In this episode, we discuss the challenges Julie faced as her business grew rapidly. From handling 13 weddings in 2020 to a staggering 55 in 2022, Julie found herself overwhelmed and on the brink of burnout. But instead of giving up, she decided to take a leap and invest in her education by joining the Wedding Pro CEO Accelerator.

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Meet Carrie Flynn, a former public school teacher turned fractional CMO and business consultant specializing in marketing and scaling strategies for service-based businesses.

With a passion for helping service based entrepreneurs transition from growth to scaling, Carrie founded Virtual Simplicity, where she assists business owners in building their legacy businesses.

Her journey from teaching to marketing has shaped her unique approach, focusing on the importance of data-driven decision-making and sustainable growth strategies.

Carrie Flynn recognizes the "dark night of the soul" as a crucial turning point where business owners confront what has been working to get them to where they are and how to overcome the plateau.

She recommends creating a 90-day plan that concentrates on a single growth goal and evaluating the progress regularly.
 
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Tahnee Sanders, a journalist turned floral designer-turned creative entrepreneur, takes a bold career pivot and starts the Strategy Studio to help female-founded creative service providers communicate their value, charge what they're worth, and run more profitable, sustainable businesses - all while navigating the unique customer lifecycle of the wedding industry.

"Are you exhausted or are you saturated? And there's a difference. So exhausted is obviously that full body exhaustion. I can't go on. I'm at my tipping point. I'm done. But saturation is when we are consuming so much content that we're not giving ourselves any white space to think creatively." -Tahnee Sanders

I want to ask you, have you ever heard of a three thumb scroll? I hadn't either until my conversation today with Tahnee Sanders.

She is such a breath of fresh air and we are talking all about how social media may be hurting your business.

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On today's Short, I wanna talk about, letting success be your response. A few weeks ago I saw a post by a fellow educator, Terrica. She's a force in the wedding education space. She's also a wedding planner on the East coast.

And Terrca's post said, let success be your response. And I was like, yes. Say it again!! Because I wholeheartedly believe in this so very much.

Whether it is the snarky responses from the sad humans in the comment section or people in your industry frustrated with your accomplishments, instead of getting angry and coming down to their level... Let your SUCCESS be your response.

Enjoy this Short of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast! And thank you for supporting us by listening!

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On today's short, real talk ya'll!! I want to talk to you about free, versus paid education and friends, we are gonna have a real heart to heart today on this podcast.

Now, the reason that this is coming up is because recently a coach friend of mine in the industry. (I did ask if I could share this story with my listeners. And she said, yes)

She reached out and asked, how would I respond to this email from a client?

She received an email from a student that purchased her signature course. The student wrote, the course was wonderful, but I've been watching your free content for years, and I feel like now there really wasn't much, in the course that you hadn't already taught through your free content...  so I would like a partial refund on my purchase of your course.

Today I would love for you to listen to my heartfelt, real explanation on the benefits of paid versus free education.

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Take a fresh look at your contracts this year. It's time to take control and protect yourself. Listen to this week's episode of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast featuring Leah Weinberg and gain insight into how to handle sticky issues that come up in your business. Listen and learn the legal solutions you need to build a profitable wedding business that you love!

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. What to do if you need to terminate a contract but your contract doesn't allow it.
2. What to do when your contract allows cancellation, but it's not the best business decision for you.
3. How to handle sticky situations involving harassment and protecting your employees and/or team.

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I am answering all of your most burning questions. 

A few weeks ago, I dropped a thread in our community on Facebook, the Wedding Pro CEO Community, and I asked you if we were having a cup of coffee at a cute little cafe, what would you want to ask me? 

What questions do you have to help you take your business to the next level? 

And today I'm answering some of those questions right here on the podcast.

Here are your questions:

1. "What is the number one thing you would do if you were trying to quit your job and go full-time?"

2. "How can we develop a strong routine where we keep ourselves accountable to get things done on a daily basis instead of getting distracted by our personal life?"

3. "How long before you actually understood all the things about a legit budget?"

4. "What has been your biggest struggle personally while building your business?"

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Learn why a vision board is not be the most effective way to reach your goals. This episode is about Vision Boarding: Why it's ineffective and what to do instead.  A vision board has no plan and no time frame, so it doesn't give you the ability to reach your goals. Instead, setting goals and creating a plan to achieve them is the best way to reach success. The goal should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-specific.

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This episode is all about building a legacy! Andy Storch learned that in order to help employees succeed and be remembered, leaders must give them the opportunity to own a piece of their business and make them feel like they are part of the team, not merely task managers.

For those seeking Happiness, Appreciation, and Achievement for their employees, this episode will provide the solution to help them get what they are striving for. Tune in to discover how to unlock Fulfillment, Gratitude, and Impact.

Featured guest and friend, Andy Storch is an author, entrepreneur, and trainer/educator who helps large companies improve engagement and retention by teaching their people how to own their career. He is the author of Own Your Career, Own Your Life, and hosts the Talent Development Hot Seat podcast.

Andy encourages business owners to create fulfillment for employees by offering them growth and contribution. He also emphasizes the importance of showing appreciation to employees and making them feel like their work matters.

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Why do some brands succeed while others fail? The answer may lie in their brand strategy.

Emily Foster is a brand strategist and web designer who specializes in working with wedding professionals. She is also a recent bride, giving her a unique perspective on what couples are looking for when they visit a wedding vendor's website.

In this episode you will learn:

1. What are some quick answers that couples are looking for on wedding vendor websites?

2. What is the best way to contact a wedding vendor?

3. What makes a wedding vendor's business unique?

Link to Emily's Freebie: Client Archetype Workbook. https://emilyfostercreative.com/client-archetype

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Maybe our guest for today seems familiar to you, and you would be right! We’ve had the lovely Amanda Shuman of Carrylove Designs on the She Who Dares podcast before to talk about the 4 Phases of Creating a Cohesive Brand.

And today, we’re taking a deeper dive into that conversation because we are talking about the two rebrands my businesses just went through!

That’s right — both Blush and my own coaching business just went through a rebrand process with Carrylove Designs. It’s been such an enlightening experience, and I learned so much about my brands that I wasn’t aware of before. So, I knew I had to get Amanda on the podcast to talk more in-depth about my own experience, and also what you can expect if you decide to go through a rebranding process.

Plus, stay tuned for a giveaway opportunity!

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Hey there CEOs it’s Brandee and I have just a quick note for newer listeners. 

The show used to be called The She Who Dares Podcast but on May 5, 2022 we changed the name to The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast to better reflect my mission to help Wedding Industry Entrepreneurs scale a profitable business they love. 

The content is the same, just a more descriptive title. 

Enjoy the show!!

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Lynne Reznick, the founder of Lynne Reznick Photography, is in the studio today! I'm thrilled she could come onto the podcast because we are talking about an often underappreciated piece of the client experience. Those are what Lynne calls "no one else moments."

"No one else moments" is a personalized experience where you surprise your clients as you work together. Their purpose? To create lasting memories or wow-factor moments. These are what takes the services you offer from good to oh my gosh, I need to refer this person to everyone I know.

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Hey there CEOs it’s Brandee and I have just a quick note for newer listeners. 

The show used to be called The She Who Dares Podcast but on May 5, 2022 we changed the name to The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast to better reflect my mission to help Wedding Industry Entrepreneurs scale a profitable business they love. 

The content is the same, just a more descriptive title. 

Enjoy the show!!

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 For full show notes and guest links click HERE!

Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE!

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Today's conversation is about a topic that is very close to my heart: Instagram! And sure, some people may roll their eyes because when we think of Instagram these days we tend to think of influencers, mass followings, and sponsorships. But for those of us in the wedding industry, Instagram is used for a completely different reason.

Bianca Trevino, our guest for today, knows this better than anyone. Bianca is the founder of The Wed Strategy, an Instagram marketing resource for wedding professionals, and Bianca Nicole and Co, a wedding planning firm in Austin. She saw a gap in the Instagram marketing space when she was trying to learn how to grow her wedding planning business because most courses and resources focused solely on growing your account as a personality or influencer. There was no marketing information specifically for wedding professionals who aren't necessarily trying to make it "huge" but rather just trying to become more visible within their market and to book more clients directly from Instagram.

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Hey there CEOs it’s Brandee and I have just a quick note for newer listeners. 

The show used to be called The She Who Dares Podcast but on May 5, 2022 we changed the name to The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast to better reflect my mission to help Wedding Industry Entrepreneurs scale a profitable business they love. 

The content is the same, just a more descriptive title. 

Enjoy the show!!

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 For full show notes and guest links click HERE!

Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE!

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My guest today is Michelle Seiler Tucker, and if you don’t already have the pleasure of knowing her, I am thrilled to introduce you all to her! Michelle is the author of Exit Rich, the founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker The Business Authorities, and certified (ready for it?) Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI), Senior Business Analyst (CSBA), and M&A Advisor (CBB). With over 20 years of experience in business acquisition, it’s safe to say she knows her stuff!

In our conversation, we talked about having exit strategies. If you’ve been a listener for even just a short amount of time, you know how passionate I am about teaching entrepreneurs they should always know the destination of their company so they can build a business rather than a job. And with that, comes knowing your exit strategy.

You’ll want to grab a notebook before hitting play on this episode because Michelle is taking a deep dive into, first, why it’s crucial to make your business sellable. And second, the points you need to be aware of so you can start building a business that provides you with an opportunity to sell.

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Hey there CEOs it’s Brandee and I have just a quick note for newer listeners. 

The show used to be called The She Who Dares Podcast but on May 5, 2022 we changed the name to The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast to better reflect my mission to help Wedding Industry Entrepreneurs scale a profitable business they love. 

The content is the same, just a more descriptive title. 

Enjoy the show!!

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 For full show notes and guest links click HERE!

Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE!

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Meghan Ely is our wonderful podcast guest today, is super passionate about Public Relations (PR) work as well as the events industry. Combining her two loves, she created OFD Consulting, one of the most well-known publicist firms in the world for event and wedding professionals! 

I loved getting to chat with her about her background, how she created OFD Consulting, and how she saw a hole in the market for wedding professionals, event coordinators, and educators.

The truth is, PR is an important player in business growth and so today, we'll share how PR can help you build authority to your brand and why it may be necessary for your business. I know you'll love this episode so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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Hey there CEOs it’s Brandee and I have just a quick note for newer listeners. 

The show used to be called The She Who Dares Podcast but on May 5, 2022 we changed the name to The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast to better reflect my mission to help Wedding Industry Entrepreneurs scale a profitable business they love. 

The content is the same, just a more descriptive title. 

Enjoy the show!!

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For full show notes and guest links click HERE!

Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE!

Follow me online!!

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Facebook 

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Join us at the Wedding Pro CEO Summit 2024  and become the unstoppable force in the wedding industry that you've always aspired to be.

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