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Wedding Industry Insider Podcast

WII 088: Lynne Reznick Brings the Heart of an Educator to Crafting the Client Experience

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When we think of weddings, we often think first of the wedding planner. Yet we know that many other vendors likewise contribute to the smooth production of a wedding. In this respect, collaboration is not only key to overall success but also reveals insight from other industry professionals. For example, another person who plays a critical role in how a couple will experience their wedding is the photographer.

And the vantage point of an experienced photographer – regarding what helps planners succeed and best supports couples – is exactly what we’re exploring today.

So, be sure to tune in for this podcast episode!

Lynne Reznick is the owner of Lynne Reznick Photography, a wedding photography company serving couples across New England and Upstate New York. As a former high school history teacher, Lynne draws on her educator’s heart and love of photography as she captures each couple’s unique story.  In addition to launching an online course for wedding professionals, she is a featured speaker at Wedding MBA. Her work has also been showcased in numerous publications, including Rangefinder, The Knot, and Amber & Muse. 

In this episode, Lynne talks about the way that she uses education to serve couples and to cultivate better client experiences.

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WII 087: Nora Sheils Gives You a System for Building Your Team

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Do you know the business strategy tip that we hear time and again? It’s having the right people around you supports your success.

That’s why we’re kicking off 2022 with a re-issue of one of our top episodes on team-building (plus an exclusive code for Rock Paper Coin)!

Enjoy!

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WII 086: Aleah and Nick Valley Encourage You to Be a Student of Everything

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Everyone knows that a live event is challenging precisely because there is no re-do.

So, how do you really prepare for all variables? According to this husband-and-wife team, the answer is to learn from everyone and everything. 

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Aleah and Nick Valley are the founders of Valley & Company Events, an inclusive event planning and design house. With nearly 20 years of experience, they have been recognized as top wedding planners in the world by Harper’s BAZAAR, Martha Stewart Weddings, and BRIDES. Additionally, they have been featured in countless publications, including TOWN & COUNTRY and Better Homes & Gardens. They are also nationally-recognized industry speakers and co-authors of the best-selling book Storied Weddings.

In this episode, Aleah and Nick explain how knowing the nuances of both events and people prepares you to seamlessly solve the unexpected. Specifically, they share why success in event planning starts with being a student of everything.

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WII 085: Dixie Bagley Talks about How to Say “no” and Stand Your Ground

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If you find it hard to say no, then you’re not alone. Especially in the event industry, it can be difficult to set boundaries, even when you deserve them. 

That’s why this guest shares the powerful way that she determines what she wants and says “no” when something isn’t right for her. 

Want to hear how you might apply the same strategy?

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Dixie Bagley is the Founder of The Southern Wedding Collective, a boutique online wedding marketplace, as well as Dixie Lee Events & Designs, an event coaching and consulting firm.  Additionally, she owns the wedding venue The Farm and co-owns a bakery called The Sweet Bar. She is also a certified wedding planner, mentor, and national speaker.

In this episode, Dixie talks about why it’s critical to say no to what isn’t right for you. Specifically, she shares how she gets clear on her no list in advance and effectively sets her boundaries. Ultimately, she explains how this approach benefits her business and creates the space for new opportunities.

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WII 084: Alison Laesser-Keck and Bryan Keck On the Driving Force of Hospitality

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For this planning-duo couple, a background in hospitality reinforced deeply held beliefs in the value of service and of kindness. In fact, it led to developing the confidence that allowed them to make critical decisions for their company that ultimately paid off.

Want to hear how you can apply these principles to your own wedding planning business?

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Alison Laesser-Keck and Bryan Keck are the owners of Alison Bryan Destinations, a high-end wedding planning company. Alison serves as Event Producer & Creative Director while Bryan manages operations as Director of Events & Travel. In addition to their extensive hospitality experience, they have produced weddings globally since 2008. For their work, Alison Bryan Destinations is named one of the best wedding planners in the world by Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, BRIDES, and Over The Moon.

In this episode, Alison and Bryan share the way that they approach wedding planning from a place of being all-in. Specifically, they address the way that serving others and treating everyone with kindness leads to choosing couples who trust them to take the risks that create an elevated experience. Above all, they share why hospitality is their driving force. 

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WII 083: Troy Williams on the Role of Artistic Intuition in Designing Moments Your Guests Will Feel

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Whether it’s a detail designed for the guest of honor or one sitting off to the side, this industry leader says the key to producing events that keep people talking is to bring joy to planning each moment the guest will experience.

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Troy Williams is the Principal + Event Designer at Simply Troy Lifestyle + Events, where he designs and produces events for celebrity, corporate, social, and charity clients. With over 20 years of industry experience, his background includes working as a Senior Publicist for Warner Bros. Pictures on over 450 premieres and special events. He is also a national speaker, television host, and lifestyle expert. Additionally, he was recognized in BizBash 500 Most Influential Event Professionals, and he is listed as a top wedding planner by Harper’s Bazaar, PartySlate, and Brides.

In this episode, Troy talks about the roles that gratitude, kindness, and intimate details play in designing events filled with unforgettable moments. Specifically, he says to listen to your intuition so that what you create will be authentically felt by others. 

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WII 082: Lindsay Landman Shares Her Handbook for Scaling Your Wedding Planning Business

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Is expanding your business one of your goals? Do you want to learn more about how to do it? According to this guest, the first step is to figure out the numbers that reflect not only where you’re at but also where you want to go.

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Lindsay Landman is the President and Creative Director of Lindsay Landman Events, a planning, design, and production firm that executes events in New York and around the world. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, Lindsay Landman Events has its own complete in-house production team, as well as headquarters in both New York and California.  BizBash even named Lindsay in The BizBash Top 1000 People in the U.S. Event Industry.  She also has been recognized as one of the world’s best wedding planners by VOGUE, Harper’s BAZAAR, and BRIDES.

In this episode, Lindsay challenges common misconceptions about pricing and explains why scaling requires more than booking a client with a larger budget. Specifically, she breaks down what you can do to successfully scale your wedding planning business.

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WII 081: Calder Clark Explains How to Highlight Your Brand Without Overextending Yourself

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Are you a wedding planner who loves design? Or do you thrive in logistics? Perhaps you enjoy both sides of the planning process.

Yet, regardless of which skillsets fall in your wheelhouse, you can’t do it all. Ultimately, it helps to bring in support, which is why this guest shares how you can affordably outsource in a way that highlights your brand.

So, be sure to tune in for this podcast episode!

Calder Clark is the owner and Creative Director of Calder Clark, a full service consulting and design firm. With over 22 years of experience, she now focuses on producing a limited number of exclusive weddings and events each year, as well as serving as a sought-after national speaker. Additionally, she is recognized as a top planner by the following publications: Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Living, and The Knot. 

In this episode, Calder explains the role of vision in guiding the way that you manage the design and logistical details of event planning. Specifically, she offers practical advice for how you can outsource specific areas in order to level up and step away from doing everything yourself.

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WII 080: Colin Cowie Directs You to Use Dreaming to Shape Your Future Success

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When it comes to creative vision, your dreams reveal what you will build. Small dreams lead to small creations. Big dreams lead to anything you can imagine. That’s why this guest recommends that you give yourself permission to dream up the greatest stories that you want to live.

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Colin Cowie is the owner of Colin Cowie Lifestyle, an event and wedding planning company specializing in creating bespoke, luxury productions worldwide. With over 30 years of industry experience, Colin is known for his design approach, which privileges the effect of all five senses on the guest experience. He is also a celebrity event planner, television host, and guest contributor with appearances on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Additionally, as a lifestyle and interior design expert, he is the author of multiple publications. His most recent work, The Gold Standard: Giving Your Customers What They Didn’t Know They Wanted, shares his sought-after advice in an essential guide for any business owner.

In this episode, Colin talks about the fundamental role that dreaming holds in shaping your future. Specifically, he gives you his best tips for what you should do now to achieve success in your business.

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