Thanks for being part of the Get Visible and Book more Weddings Bootcamp! This Bootcamp is for you if you want to grow your wedding business and get more of the right couples booking you and paying your prices.In this introduction episode I will be sharing how the bootcamp will work! If you have stumbled across this by accident and want to sign up for the full bootcamp experience you can do that here:https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcampReady to upgrade your business and get the success you have been wanting? Take a look at my signature programme below - it's the help you have been looking for:The Wedding Pro Business BuilderLooking for my Wedding Pro Podcast? You can find that here:wedding-pros.captivate.fm/listen
First up we are talking about getting visible in your wedding business and how to make sure more people know what you are selling and what makes you special!Task 1:Post a photo of yourself on your social media accounts - talk about yourself and make sure your audience knows the face behind the brand. Why not tag me in it so I can take a look. You can find me on Instagram @beccapountneyAction takers always get the success - so go out there and do it!If you have stumbled across this by accident and want to sign up for the full bootcamp experience you can do that here:https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcampReady to upgrade your business and get the success you have been wanting? Take a look at my signature programme below - it's the help you have been looking for:The Wedding Pro Business BuilderLooking for my Wedding Pro Podcast? You can find that here:wedding-pros.captivate.fm/listen
In this episode we are talking all about your messaging! Are you clear on your USP? What makes your wedding business stand out from the crowd? Why should I choose you?Todays task: Write down a couple of sentences to introduce yourself to a crowd - make sure it showcases your USP and why you are the best choice. Why not send it to me on Instagram as a DM - I would love to read it! You can find me here: @beccapountneyIf you have stumbled across this by accident and want to sign up for the full bootcamp experience you can do that here:https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcampReady to upgrade your business and get the success you have been wanting? Take a look at my signature programme below - it's the help you have been looking for:The Wedding Pro Business BuilderLooking for my Wedding Pro Podcast? You can find that here:wedding-pros.captivate.fm/listen
In this episode we are talking about building industry connections. The Wedding Industry is a great place to build business relationships - are you making it a priority?Task 3: I want you to write down a list of 3 Wedding Pros and 3 Wedding Venues that you would like to build a relationship with. Write them down, consider where you can connect AND how you could serve them. Get it stuck somewhere visible so you can action it - and why not send it to me on Instagram so that you stay accountable. You can find me here: @beccapountney'A simple hello could lead to a million things'If you have stumbled across this by accident and want to sign up for the full bootcamp experience you can do that here:https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcampReady to upgrade your business and get the success you have been wanting? Take a look at my signature programme below - it's the help you have been looking for:The Wedding Pro Business BuilderLooking for my Wedding Pro Podcast? You can find that here:wedding-pros.captivate.fm/listen
In this session we are going to be talking about money - I know it's not your favourite subject but it's absolutely crucial when it comes to running a business. I want to challenge you to get your head out of the sand and start looking at your business numbers.Task 4: Grab a note pad or piece of paper and write down a financial number, the goal you are aiming for in your business. Why not message me on Instagram to let me know when it's done - accountability matters - you can find me @beccapountneyNeed some help working through your numbers and getting your business to where it needs to be? It's time for you consider joining the 'Wedding Pro Business Builder' - 4 modules to guide you to success.Get in touch if you have questions: becca@beccapountney.comStumbled across this episode by accident? Make sure you sign up for full FREE Bootcamp experience here:https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcamp
As we draw this bootcamp to an end, it's time to think about what happens next! You can definitely have a successful, profitable business doing what you love, you just may need some help with it!I would love to have you as a student on my Wedding Pro Business Builder programme - it will give you the foundations you need to take back control and to start making money.Find out more about the Wedding Pro Business Builder.Got questions about working with me going forward? Get in touch:www.beccapountney.com@beccapountney on InstagramEmail: becca@beccapountney.comStumbled across this episode by accident? Sign up below for FREE for the full bootcamp experience:https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcamp
Today is a special joint episode across my main podcast 'Wedding Pro's who are Ready to Grow' and the bootcamp.Today I'm chatting with my client Clare Warren from Clare Warren Calligraphy about how she has gone from feel overwhelmed and out of love with her wedding business to finding the joy again.Clare has recently graduated from my 'Wedding Business Builder' Programme so she talks in detail about her learnings and how it's impacted her life and her business.Think it's time to enrol on the programme yourself? You can find all of the details here:https://go.beccapountney.com/businessbuilderFind out more about Clare:Website: https://www.clarewarrencalligraphy.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarewarrencalligraphy/Time Stamps:Introduction [00:00:00] Becca introduces herself and her podcast, "The Wedding Pros Who Are Ready to Grow," and explains that she will be interviewing Claire Warren, a calligrapher and owner of Claire Warren Calligraphy.Claire's journey in the wedding industry [00:03:43] Claire talks about her background in retail visual management and how she got into calligraphy. She also discusses how her business started as a side hustle on Etsy and grew into a full-time business.Struggles and stumbling blocks [00:06:37] Claire talks about the struggles she faced while building her business, including juggling it with two small children and spending time on the wrong things. She also discusses moments of doubt and the importance of having a supportive community.Finding Balance [00:09:28] Claire discusses the struggle of finding balance between creativity and making money in her calligraphy business.Benefits of a Business Course [00:10:29] Claire talks about why she decided to take Becca's wedding pro business builder course and how it helped her navigate through different areas of her business.Saying No and Valuing Time [00:14:39] Claire shares how the course helped her realize the value of her time and how to say no to projects that don't align with her business goals.Pricing and Packages [00:19:32] Claire discusses how she struggled with pricing and how she used a spreadsheet to determine her worth. She also talks about how she created packages to make it easier for couples to understand her services.Website Changes [00:24:46] Claire talks about how she made changes to her website, including adding a "book a call" button, to make it more professional and easier for potential clients to navigate.Results [00:27:21] Claire discusses her first successful booking through her website and how it was a result of the changes she made to her pricing and website.Claire's success story [00:28:21] Claire shares her success story after implementing changes from the course and how it has paid off.Benefits of the Business Builder Course [00:29:18] Becca and Claire discuss the benefits of the Business Builder Course, including the value of the feedback and connections made with other wedding suppliers.Claire's future plans [00:32:08] Claire shares her plans for the future, including exhibiting at a wedding show and becoming one of Norfolk's top wedding suppliers.
Please note there is 15 seconds of silence before the audio kicks in!Listen back to day 1 of 'Fast Track to Wedding Business Success'. In this session we talked about where you are right now and where you want to be in 12 months time! The audio is unedited so apologies for any silences or blips.Time Stamps:00:18 - Introduction to the Evening01:38 - The Fast Track to Wedding Business Success14:32 - Understanding Your Business Categories28:35 - Defining Success in Your Wedding Business38:00 - Building Confidence and Overcoming Hurdles
Join for the replay from Day 2 of Fast Track to Wedding Business Success.Today I talked about the changes to the marketing landscape and share actionable ideas to help you stand out to couples and get booked!
It's the final session! Today I am chatting about the trends in marketing for 2025 and sharing how you can work with my in the LIVE version of the Wedding Pro Business Builder.Join the business builderJoin the members loungeTime Stamps:00:05 - Introduction to Session Three07:03 - Marketing Trends for 2025: Embracing AI14:28 - The Rise of AI in Wedding Planning27:40 - The Importance of Social Media in Wedding Planning36:31 - The Resurgence of LinkedIn: Connecting in a Modern Market46:29 - Introduction to the Wedding Pro Business Builder