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WII 200 – Timeline Insiders and the Wedding Planning Software that Changed Everything

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Top wedding influencers and educators reveal the truth about Timeline Genius

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What makes an incredible wedding day timeline? When we first set out to create a wedding planning software, we quickly learned that it takes a lot of heart and hard work. And thanks to some of the industry’s kindest and caring pros, we’re celebrating 13 years of Timeline Genius. 

We’re also celebrating 200 episodes of Wedding Industry Insider. That’s right: the 13th birthday of our company aligned serendipitously with the 200th episode of our podcast, and we knew we needed to do something big for it all. 

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WII 197 – David Tutera’s Best Advice For Wedding Planners [Rebroadcast]

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This rebroadcast of David Tutera's classic Wedding Industry insider delves deep into his background, near bankruptcy, and his biggest successes.

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“There are a lot more people more creative than me. There are a lot more people that are more talented than me. The one thing that I have that a lot of people do not have in this business is I listen to the client.“

Want more from celebrity event planner David Tutera? Today on Wedding Industry Insider, we’re throwing it back to one of our earliest — and most popular — interviews. During this inspiring sit-down, David talks casually and candidly about his journey as a wedding pro, and how he became such a successful figure in the industry. 

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WII 193 – What’s Your Next Level as a Wedding Planner? (with Sam Sheehy)

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Sam Sheehy is helping wedding planners find their next level as business owners

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Are you finally finding your groove as a wedding planner? Maybe you’ve taken the leap into full-time planning, or you’re finally reaching some of your early goals. Or maybe you’re at a turning point in your life where you need your career to evolve with you. 

This week’s Wedding Industry Insider podcast is for every wedding planner who is thinking, “What’s next?” 

What is your next level? How can you realize even more growth without getting burnt out? How can you make your business work in your next season of life? 

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WII 192 – The Content Strategy AI Can Never Replace (with Akua Konadu)

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Storytelling strategist Akua Konadu talks about content creation for wedding planners

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You can spot AI content from a mile away… and so can your potential clients. And as a wedding planner, authenticity and connection matter. But how can you create engaging content that doesn’t weigh down your workflow? 

The secret might be in one of the world’s oldest art forms: storytelling. 

This week on Wedding Industry Insider podcast, storytelling strategist Akua Konadu joins Eddie for a thoughtful conversation about embracing authenticity, standing out amid AI-generated noise, and safeguarding your productivity as a wedding pro. 

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WII 190 – How Does a Luxury Wedding Planner Only Make $24k? (The Fall and Rise of Gabrielle Pinkerton)

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Gabrielle Pinkerton talks about losing money as a luxury wedding planner, and how she finally got it right

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Luxury wedding planners have it all, right? And with so many high-end weddings, they have to be making high payouts too, right? 

Well, not always. This is the story of Gabrielle Pinkerton, and how she ran her business $7,000 in the red. And it’s a valuable listen for anyone who wants to avoid costly mistakes as they grow their wedding business. 

Gabrielle is the owner of Cause We Can Events, a Nashville-based wedding planning company that specializes in full weekend events. When the business gained traction in 2016, Gabrielle found herself in the luxury market, paying out big commissions and handing off the most fulfilling work to her team. 

And she also found herself burnt out, underpaid, and running her business at a loss. When she ended 2024 with $24,000 in owner pay, she knew things needed to change. 

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WII 189 – Dana Kadwell Has Wedding Planning Down to a Science

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Dana Kadwell on the inspiration for her company Hustle & Gather, which helps wedding and event pros better run their businesses

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What happens when a scientist becomes a wedding planner? They operate with strong SOPs and make decisions based on data. Today on Wedding Industry Insider, we’re talking about how you can run your business like a scientist.

Our guest Dana Kadwell has a degree in chemistry and physics, and a background in education. Still, when she changed careers to wedding planning, she had problems finding balance. Her son’s early life is a blur because she was so busy. She got burnt out as her business grew. And in Dana’s words, her business became her god. 

But it didn’t stay that way.

During this heartfelt interview, Dana is walking us through her journey as a wedding planner and the changes she made to find balance and joy in her business. And a lot of it comes down to science. 

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WII 188 – Georgie Mitchell Doesn’t Plan Luxury Weddings (And You Don’t Have to Either)

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Georgie Mitchell encourages wedding planners who don't want to plan luxury events

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Wedding Planner Georgie Mitchell talks about cringey TikTok videos, flat-fee pricing, and why she doesn’t plan luxury weddings. 

Feeling pressured to start planning luxury weddings? For many wedding planners, the luxury market seems like the sole place for growth and profits. But what if you don’t feel drawn to luxury events? 

This week’s Wedding Industry Insider episode is perfect for the wedding planner who wants a path toward success that’s not intertwined with extravagant, luxury events. Our guest is Georgie Mitchell, owner of Georgina Rose Events, author of “It’s Your Wedding,” and TikTok wedding expert.

This interview is so powerful and will be refreshing for anyone who feels pressure to book luxury weddings, pressure to make the biggest sales, and pressure to get social media just right. Because Georgie is rewriting the wedding planner playbook. And during this episode, she’s getting real about the journey that brought her success. 

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WII 187 – 5 Ways Wedding Planners Can Stand Out to Gen Z Couples (With WedVibes Founders Daria Neretina & Alina Krupenina)

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WedVibes founders talk about how wedding pros should be marketing to Gen Z couples

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You’re ready to plan weddings for Gen Z couples, but do you know how to market to them? For most of us wedding planners, we’ve begun to shift our strategies. We know to be on social media, we know to keep things clear and snappy. 

But that’s just the surface, and if you haven’t thoroughly restructured your marketing plan, you’re just hitting the surface of the market. 

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WII 186 – A Special Conversation with Eddie Babbage

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Eddie Babbage is the guest this week on Wedding Industry Insider Podcast.

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Yes, you read that right – our guest on Wedding Industry Insider is Eddie Babbage! As founder and longtime host of the podcast, Eddie offers so many glimpses into his values and journey as an entrepreneur. But this week we’re getting more than glimpses! We get to hear the full story of how Eddie became the CEO of Timeline Genius, and his many failures, wins, and lessons along the way.

As an entrepreneur, Eddie seeks to serve and solve problems using technology. And as an individual, he has so much wisdom and encouragement to share with us. 

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