Hey there, wedding pros! In this episode I dive deep into the secrets behind those quarter one business recaps you've seen floating around. I'm all about those numbers, and let me tell you, there's so much more to them than meets the eye. Join

236. Consistent Lead Generation: Ads in the Wedding Industry Just Got Easier

9 days ago 43m 30s

In this episode I chatted with Whitney Hodges and Daniela Justus, the brilliant minds behind Wedding Industry Ads and Summit speakers at this years Wedding Pro CEO Summit, June 3 - 6, 2024, at the Line Hotel, in Austin Texas. https://brandeegaa

235. 5 Steps to Take When an Employee Quits Your Wedding Business

16 days ago 28m 27s

Hey Wedding Industry Pros! Are you feeling overwhelmed by the emotional toll of employee resignations? Trust me, I've been there. But here's the thing: it's not the end of the world. Join me on my podcast where I walk you through a five-step pr

234. Mastering Conflict Resolution in the Wedding Industry w/ Jen Trotter

23 days ago 48m 11s

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jen Trotter, a bridal beauty expert and conflict resolver, to explore the complexities of dealing with drama, conflict, and chaos in the wedding industry, emphasizing the significance of effective conflic

233. You're Running a Business. Treat it Like One.

30 days ago 17m 55s

Today we dive deep into the importance of profitability for our wedding businesses. Without profit, our businesses lack purpose. It's a heart-to-heart conversation aimed at helping you navigate the challenges of balancing creative fulfillment w

232. Should You List Pricing on Your Website?

Mar 19th, 2024 23m 42s

In this episode i'm diving into the BIG question: to list or not to list your pricing on your website. I've shifted from being on the fence to a firm believer in showcasing your rates. It's all about transparency and connecting with your ideal

231. Quick Pricing Strategy for Wedding Pros

Mar 12th, 2024 8m 56s

In today's episode, I focus on the importance of embracing the pricing question from potential clients. I emphasize the significance of understanding it as a buying question, providing insight from my Accelerator program coaching calls and a pe

230. Pricing Your Services for Success [Power Hour Coaching Call]

Mar 5th, 2024 39m 10s

Imagine transforming your business from DIY-focused messaging that attracts budget-conscious clients to a premium brand that commands top dollar. That's exactly what Felicia did, skyrocketing her sales from $400 to an astonishing $14,000 in jus

229. 15 Best Marketing Ideas [that will actually make you money!]

Feb 27th, 2024 57m 33s

I'm beyond excited to dive deep into an episode that's packed with marketing gold just for you. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on my very own playbook to share 15 game-changing marketing strategies that are guaranteed to boost your revenue

228. The 4 Buyer Types and How to Close Them w/ Kenda Laney

Feb 20th, 2024 38m 11s

I would like to introduce you to my Business Coach for 2024, Kenda Laney. We talk about the 4 buyer types and how understanding these can boost marketing and sales outcomes. The 4 buyer types are: Driver, Analytical, Expressive, and Amiable. Ea

227. You're Using Instagram Wrong. Do This Instead.

Feb 13th, 2024 15m 14s

This episode dives into the importance of using Instagram strategically as a wedding professional to fill your lead funnel. Rather than viewing Instagram as a gallery for pretty photos that requires random posting, it should be utilized as a po

226. How to Generate More Leads and Close More Weddings

Feb 6th, 2024 1h 32m

Today's episode is a little bit different because I am replaying the live workshop that I recently hosted. (February 1, 2024)We had 1200 wedding pros register for this workshop, We had so much fun on this webinar, where I share with you the con

225. Flower Power: From Farm to Flourishing Business w/ Sydney Garvey

Feb 1st, 2024 20m 6s

Sydney Garvey's story is a testament to the power of implementing the course work inside of the Wedding Pro CEO Accelerator. She transitioned from flower farming to opening a brick-and-mortar florist shop while expanding her wedding services. T

224. Wedding Photographer to CEO: Cayla Cummings' Scaling Journey

Jan 31st, 2024 22m 50s

What can the Wedding Pro CEO Accelerator do for my Photo and Video Business? In this episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Cayla Cummings, a phenomenal luxury wedding photographer and videographer from Texas.We dived deep into C

223. From $47k to $150k+ in Just Months w/ Accelerator Student Madeline Hockley

Jan 30th, 2024 25m 13s

In this podcast episode, my guest, Canadian wedding planner, Madeline Hockley shares her journey from an overwhelmed wedding entrepreneur to a thriving wedding pro CEO.Despite her initial skepticism, Madeline testifies to the significant positi

222. Stop Getting Ghosted and Start Getting BOOKED!

Jan 23rd, 2024 17m 40s

I'm super excited to bring you this podcast episode, which is a special sneak peek into a live mastermind call from my Wedding Pro CEO Accelerator. We're tackling a big issue that's all too familiar in our industry: the dreaded client ghosting.

221. What Worked, What Didn't & What I'll Be Doubling Down on in 2024

Jan 16th, 2024 37m 28s

In this reflective, in and outs episode, I take listeners behind the scenes of my 2023 business year, discussing the highs and lows and lessons learned. From the success of the Wedding Pro CEO Accelerator program to failing to meet our expected

220. Why You Aren't Hitting Your Goals (and what to do instead!)

Jan 9th, 2024 29m 34s

Brandee Gaar explores the transformative power of strategic planning and goal setting. She introduces the "Big Ass Calendar," a tool for visualizing and organizing the entire year, emphasizing the importance of seeing big-picture plans. Brandee

219. The Simple Way to Maximize Your Productivity in the New Year!

Jan 2nd, 2024 36m 39s

In this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO podcast, host Brandee Gaar welcomes health consultant Tanessa Shears for a lively discussion on entrepreneurial health. Brandee and Tanessa focus on simple everyday solutions such as sufficient sleep habit

218. Copywriting Strategies: Unlock Post-Wedding Profits! w/ Prerna Malik

Dec 26th, 2023 32m 14s

Brandee Gaar talks with Prerna Malik, an incredible copywriter and co-founder of Content Bistro, on how to create post-wedding campaigns to increase the lifetime value of clients. Prerna, a recognized conversion copywriter, emphasizes leveragin

217. Avoid these 5 Pitfalls in Wedding Industry Marketing w/ Tayler Cusick Hollman

Dec 19th, 2023 46m 32s

Marketing expert Tayler Cusick Hollman, discuss five marketing mistakes commonly made by wedding industry professionals, in the latest episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast with host Brandee Gaar. They uncover key challenges such as the pitfal

216. "How do you calculate full service planning?" and other Q&A

Dec 12th, 2023 28m 41s

Brandee Gaar, answers questions from her audience about the wedding industry. She provides insights and advice on topics such as calculating fees, grassroots vendor networking, dealing with unfavorable personalities, and building a team. Brande

215. Five A.I. and Automation Tools for Wedding Pros w/ Dawn Richardson

Dec 5th, 2023 40m 46s

Brandee Gaar chats with Dawn Richardson, an expert in integrating technology into the wedding industry. Dawn shares her journey from IT and software engineering to wedding photography, eventually leading to her current role in helping wedding p

214. Unlocking Corporate Events: A Profitable Path for Wedding Pros w/ Susan Southerland

Nov 28th, 2023 33m 31s

Discover how to expand your wedding business into the lucrative world of CORPORATE EVENTS with insights from Susan Southerland, a seasoned wedding and event business entrepreneur. Learn how corporate events can stabilize your cash flow and crea

213. "I want to hire but I'm afraid!" CEO Q&A

Nov 21st, 2023 17m 6s

Brandee Gaar hosts a Q&A style session on the Wedding Pro CEO podcast. She plans to include this format in the future, addressing questions from her Wedding Pro CEO community. Let us know if this provides you valuable content.The question this