73: The Best Kept Secrets of Longevity w/ Kevin Dennis

When it comes to building a wedding business that stands the test of time, there are several key things to consider. In today's episode, Taylor sits down with Kevin Dennis, a wedding industry veteran, to discuss what has kept his business alive and well for the past few decades. Points discussed in this episode include:How to step back and look at the bigger picture of your business's trajectory, whether as a new event pro or a professional with experience under your beltBest practices for setting your business up for success - in productivity, partnerships, and internal structure/workflowIdentifying changes and trends that require your business to adapt, as well as tactics for evolvingJoin the *Free Facebook Community* - As wedding professionals, we are often running our businesses while flying solo. But you don't need to go it alone.Connect with Taylor + The Level Up Co.:Instagram: @thelevelupcowww.TheLevelUpCo.comAbout Kevin Dennis:Kevin has a deep love and respect for education and seeks to develop a hub of information and opportunities for the industry as he embarks on his latest endeavor at WeddingIQ.As an event industry veteran and owner of Fantasy Sound Event Services, Kevin takes pride in his leadership of and involvement in industry associations. He is the international president for WIPA. Recognizing a need for networking in his own region, Kevin founded the Tri Valley Wedding Professionals in 2010 and the association has now grown to a membership of nearly 700 pros.A respected thought leader and national speaker, Kevin was recently ranked as one of the top 3 speakers at NACE Experience. He is an ongoing contributor to Catersource and SpecialEvents.com and has been featured in BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings and the Travel Channel, among others. He recently received the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) designation from NACE.Website: http://weddingiq.com/ https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/kevin-dennis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingIQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedding_iq/  The next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in Spring 2026! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our signature 8 week program. Learn more + save your seat here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind📲 Love this episode? Screenshot and share it on social media! Tag us on Instagram at @TheLevelUpCo and let us know your biggest takeaway.The Level Up Co. Resources:- Wedding Planner Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Elevated Shot List: https://thelevelupco.com/elevated-shot-list- The Luxury Framework Course: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework- The Luxury Pricing Mini Course: https://thelevelupco.com/resetConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/🔗Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/🔗Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/