Wedding Pro Academy

🎙 Episode 68: Stop Selling: What to Do When a Couple HesitatesIf you keep getting ghosted after sales calls, you get "thank you so much, we'll be in touch” but then you never hear from them again - even when they clearly need your help - this episode is for you.I’m walking you through a real-life client case study of a wedding planner who kept facing objections from a bride who seemed interested—but was actually hesitant, uncertain, and overwhelmed - and how to address Brides like this.We’re talking about why objections are rarely about what couples say they’re about, how to stop rushing into your packages and pricing, and what actually happens when you step into your authority as the expert instead of acting like a salesperson trying to convince someone to book.I’m also diving into the power of curiosity during consultations, how to uncover what’s really holding couples back, and why guiding someone toward clarity is far more effective than giving a sales pitch. Because most couples don’t need more information—they need someone who can help them see the bigger picture and make confident decisions.If you’ve ever struggled with hesitant inquiries, ghosted leads, or couples who say they “need more time,” this episode will completely change the way you approach sales calls.—🚀 Ready to stop second-guessing yourself on sales calls and start booking aligned couples with confidence?Inside Wedding Pro Academy, I teach you how to lead consultations like an expert, handle objections naturally, communicate your value clearly, and build a wedding business that feels profitable, sustainable, and aligned. I only open enrollment a few times a year.Learn more here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com 💍

🎙 Episode 67: The Skills No One Talks About That Actually Build a Profitable Wedding BusinessWhy does your business feel harder than it “should”.? Why does it feels slow and frustrating - like everyone else has made it and you're still struggling?Today we break down why things feel hard, and what skill sets you MUST develop in order to sustain a lucrative, stable wedding business. I’m breaking down the real skills no one talks about—like messaging that makes people inquire, sales that feel natural and confident, pricing for profit (not just bookings), showing up consistently when results are slow, and managing your mindset so you don’t quit before everything starts working. I’m also talking about the gap between expectation vs. reality in this industry, why shortcuts won’t build a sustainable business, and what it actually takes to create long-term success.Listen in, it’s a good one!—🚀 Ready for a step-by-step roadmap to build authority, book consistently, and grow your wedding business with confidence? Inside Wedding Pro Academy, I teach you not just what to do—but how to think, sell, and show up as the expert so you can build a profitable wedding business that actually lasts. I only open enrollment a few times a year.Learn more here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com 💍

🎙 Episode 66: 21 Wedding Business Mistakes Preventing You From Booking More WeddingsAre small mistakes quietly costing you bookings?Why aren’t couples inquiring—even when your work is good?What actually builds trust with couples (and what instantly turns them away)?Are you unintentionally making your business harder than it needs to be?What separates booked-out planners from the ones constantly chasing inquiries?In this episode, I’m breaking down 21 of the most common mistakes I see wedding pros making that directly impact their ability to book more weddings. From not showing up professionally and lacking reviews, to overcomplicating your offer, hiding your pricing, and failing to position yourself as the expert—the little things that matter more than you think. Listen in, it’s a good one!—🚀 Ready for a step-by-step roadmap to build authority, book consistently, and grow your wedding business with confidence? Inside Wedding Pro Academy, I teach you exactly how to simplify your offer, show up like an expert, and create a business that consistently attracts and converts your ideal couples.I only open enrollment a few times a year.Learn more here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com 💍

🎙 Episode 65: Stop Being Tested: Why Couples Actually Want You to Take the LeadDoes it feel like couples are testing you on sales calls—or are they looking for guidance?Why does confidence matter more than having all the “right” answers?How does leading a consult turn into more bookings?What happens when you don’t take charge as a wedding planner? How does confidence directly impact the wedding day experience? What should you do when things go wrong—like a rain plan situation?In this episode, we’re breaking down why couples don’t actually want to quiz you—they want to be guided. I’m sharing how leading your consults builds instant trust, how confidence helps you book more weddings and position yourself as a high-value vendor, plus a real story from a recent wedding where I had to pivot quickly due to rain—and why taking charge completely changed the outcome. We’ll also talk about trusting your gut, stepping into authority, and why your confidence is one of the most valuable things you bring to your couples.  Listen in, it’s a good one!—🚀 Ready to take your wedding business to the next level?Learn how to define your lane, attract aligned couples, and build a thriving business inside my Wedding Business Masterclass 👉 www.WeddingProAcademy.com📸 Follow me on Instagram!Behind-the-scenes tips, mindset pep talks, and tons of value for wedding pros.https://www.instagram.com/wedding.pro.academy/

🎙 Episode 64: Part 2 -Questions New Wedding Biz Owners Are Too Embarrassed to Ask a 6-Figure OwnerHow do I confidently talk about my pricing?What should I say on a sales call with a couple?How do I close more bookings without feeling pushy?What mistakes make couples lose confidence in a vendor?Can you build a six-figure wedding business without working every weekend?In this episode we go deep into sales calls, pricing questions, what it takes to build trust and confidence with new couples, how to become a vendor that closes new couples on a call with a 80-90% booking rate ... This is just a taste of the questions I cover in this episode.  There's even a section at the end diving deep into questions on what it takes to build a business with kids.  Listen in, its a good one!—🚀 Ready for a step-by-step roadmap to build authority, book consistently, and grow your wedding business with confidence?Inside Wedding Pro Academy, I teach this entire SEO strategy (and so much more) in my masterclass — plus a clear, actionable plan to help you become the go-to expert in your market.I only open enrollment a few times a year.Doors close April 15. Sign up before March 22 and you’ll get early access + $500 off.Learn more here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com 💍

🎙 Episode 63: 10 Questions New Wedding Biz Owners Are Too Embarrassed to Ask a 6-Figure OwnerWhy am I not getting inquiries even though my work is good?How do I get couples to trust me if I’m still new?How do I stand out in such a saturated wedding market?What should a wedding website include to actually convert inquiries?How do newer vendors compete with vendors who have years of reviews?This is just a taste of the questions I cover in this episode.  It's a juicy one, don't miss it!—🚀 Ready for a step-by-step roadmap to build authority, book consistently, and grow your wedding business with confidence?Inside Wedding Pro Academy, I teach this entire SEO strategy (and so much more) in my masterclass — plus a clear, actionable plan to help you become the go-to expert in your market.I only open enrollment a few times a year.Doors close April 15. Sign up before March 22 and you’ll get early access + $500 off.Learn more here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com 💍

🎙 Episode 62: 5 Things You Need to Get Your Website Ranked on Page 1 of Google in 2026If your website isn’t booking… If your rankings dropped… If you feel like you’re doing everything and Google still isn’t rewarding you…You’re not alone.In this episode, I’m sharing the wake-up call that changed everything for me — when my website dropped from spot 1 to spot 11.Here’s the truth: SEO isn’t broken. The rules just evolved.“In 2026, Google only cares about a few things — and most wedding pros are missing them.”Inside this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 things Google actually needs from your wedding business website — and how to fix what’s quietly costing you bookings.“SEO isn’t about tricks. It’s about clarity, authority, and consistency.”Learn ✨ 3 simple action steps✨  you can implement immediately to get ranked on Page 1—🚀 Ready for a step-by-step roadmap to build authority, book consistently, and grow your wedding business with confidence?Inside Wedding Pro Academy, I teach this entire SEO strategy (and so much more) in my masterclass — plus a clear, actionable plan to help you become the go-to expert in your market.I only open enrollment a few times a year.Doors close April 15. Sign up before March 22 and you’ll get early access + $500 off.Learn more here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com 💍

🎙 Episode 61:  Stop Waiting to Feel Ready — How Fast Decisions Create Fast GrowthIf you’re waiting for the perfect time, more confidence, or “one more booking” before you make a move in your wedding business… this episode is for you.Most wedding pros don’t fail because they make bad decisions. They stay stuck because they don’t make any decisions at all.Endless researching. Constantly tweaking your website or pricing. Waiting to niche down, raise rates, hire help, or launch the idea you can’t stop thinking about.Perfection feels productive — but it’s just fear slowing you down.In this episode, I’m sharing why business rewards movement, not certainty — plus the story of a major shift I made in my own wedding business that felt risky but completely changed everything (without hurting my income).🎧 Inside the episode: ✨ Why indecision is more expensive than a wrong move ✨ How fast decisions create momentum, clarity and growth ✨ The real cost of waiting to feel “ready” ✨ A simple 3-step framework to make aligned decisions quickly ✨ The mindset shift that builds real momentumYou don’t need the perfect decision. You need a decision you’re willing to commit to.If you’ve been feeling stuck, this episode will help you trust yourself, move forward, and build momentum — starting now. 💍🚀 Ready for a clear roadmap to book more weddings and grow with confidence? Learn more about Wedding Pro Academy here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com

🎙 Episode 60: Wedding Business Homepage — 5 Tips to Book More CouplesYou can be incredibly talented, experienced, and have a professionally designed website… and still struggle with inconsistent inquiries.In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually happening when an engaged couple lands on your homepage — and why they decide in just seconds whether they trust you enough to reach out. If you’ve ever wondered why your website traffic isn’t turning into bookings, this episode will give you immediate clarity.This isn’t about making your website prettier or starting over from scratch. It’s about understanding what couples are subconsciously looking for and making sure your homepage builds trust, connection, and confidence from the very first glance.🎧 Inside the episode: ✨ Why couples decide so quickly whether to stay on your website or click away ✨ What your homepage’s real job is (and what it’s not) ✨ The 5 essential elements every wedding business homepage needs to build trust ✨ Why clear positioning matters more than fancy design ✨ How emotional connection helps couples feel understood and seen ✨ Why social proof and authority reduce hesitation and risk ✨ The simple next-step your homepage must clearly guide couples to takeIf you’re a wedding business owner who knows you’re great at what you do but isn’t seeing consistent inquiries — especially if you’re newer in business — this episode will help you see your homepage through a couple’s eyes and make small changes that lead to more bookings. 💍🚀 Ready to build a wedding business that actually books, grows, and scales? Learn more about my full program here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com📲 Come find me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/wedding.pro.academy

🎙 Episode 59: What To Do When You Feel BehindToday we're having a real, honest conversation about the belief almost every entrepreneur struggles with at some point — “I’m behind. I should be doing more.”  If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life has gotten in the way of your business lately, this episode is going to bring you clarity and reframe everything. This isn’t about grinding harder, doing more, or pushing through burnout. It’s about reframing where you are, trusting the season you’re in, and understanding why growth often happens when it feels like nothing is working.🎧 Inside this episode, we talk about: ✨ Why the belief “I’m behind” shows up for almost every business owner ✨ How life seasons (kids, family, chaos, change) don’t mean your business is failing ✨ The powerful question to ask yourself when you feel like you’re not doing enough ✨ Why growth often happens behind the scenes before you see results ✨ How to stop tying your worth and success only to money or bookings ✨ Why feeling uncomfortable can mean you’ve entered a bigger arena — not that you’re failingIf you’re a wedding business owner who feels frustrated, discouraged, or like you should be further along by now — this episode will shift how you see your business, your progress, and yourself. 💍🚀 Ready to build a wedding business that supports your life (not drains it)? Learn more about my full program here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com📲 Come find me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/wedding.pro.academy

🎙 Episode 58: The One Thing You Can Do Today to Become the Obvious ChoiceIn this episode, I’m breaking down the one insanely simple thing you can do in under an hour that instantly increases trust, legitimacy, and bookings — without selling, posting more content, or chasing leads.This isn’t about SEO hacks or complicated strategies.It’s about understanding how couples actually make decisions — and positioning yourself as the obvious choice.🎧 Inside this episode, we talk about:✨ Why Google is a trust platform (not a marketing one)✨ What you could be subconsciously communicating to couples by having "no presence"✨ One insanely simple thing you can do in one-hour that has removes hesitation from Brides & Grooms✨ What booked-out pros are doing, that you aren'tIf you’re a newer wedding business owner who wants to book more weddings and isn't sure why this isn't happening — this episode will shift how you see your business. 💍🚀 Ready to go all in on your wedding business?Learn more about my full program here 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com📲 Come find me on Instagram:👉 https://instagram.com/wedding.pro.academy

🎙 Episode 57: From Inquiry to "We're In": How I Book Weddings in a Single Call Without Being Salesy 💍 How to Book Couples in a Single Call Without Being SalesyEver hang up an inquiry call thinking “that went well”… and then never hear back? 😩 You’re not bad at sales — you just haven’t been taught how to lead the call.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I run inquiry consults that feel natural, confident, and pressure-free — yet consistently turn into bookings. With over 10+ years in the wedding industry, an 80% close rate on calls 📞 and 50% close rate by email 💻, I’m sharing what actually works.🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How to set up the inquiry call so couples already trust you ✨ How to lead the conversation (without rambling or oversharing) ✨ What to listen for to uncover real fears + objections ✨ How to build instant connection and authority ✨ How to close the call so it feels like an easy yesIf you’re a newer wedding business owner ready to stop wasting all this time trying to book couples and failing and you're ready to jump on consults and start booking couples with confidence — this one’s for you. 💖🚀 Ready to go deeper and master closing sales step by step? Join my Wedding Business Masterclass 👉 https://weddingproacademy.com📲 Connect with me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/wedding.pro.academy

🎙 Episode 56: The Truth About Competition in the Wedding IndustryThere are just too many insanely good wedding photographers, planners, and florists 😰 “How will I ever fit in?”You will. You deserve to. Your people are waiting for you—and in this episode, we’re exploring exactly why.If scrolling Instagram makes you feel like everyone is already booked, established, and miles ahead, this episode will shift your perspective and get you unstuck. You’ll discover:Why competition isn’t the problem 🚫Why comparison keeps you small 🛑How getting clear on what makes you special & different is the key to booking more weddings with confidence ✨We’ll dive into:Why couples will always choose alignment over price 💍How authenticity builds trust 🤝Why owning your lane unapologetically is your secret weapon 🏆You’re not behind, not too small, and not “not enough.” You just haven’t stepped fully into your specialness—and you haven’t been taught how to communicate it clearly to your people 💪Ready to take your wedding business to the next level? Learn how to define your lane, attract aligned couples, and build a thriving business inside my Wedding Business Masterclass 👉 www.WeddingProAcademy.com📸 Follow me on Instagram! Behind-the-scenes tips, mindset pep talks, and tons of value for wedding pros. https://www.instagram.com/wedding.pro.academy/

🎙️ Episode 55: “3 Reasons Brides Are Ignoring You (Even after you've catered to their every need and discounted your price)”Why are brides ghosting you—even when your prices are great and you’ve bent over backward to please them?In this episode, we break down the 3 real reasons brides are ignoring you, and it has nothing to do with your talent or your pricing.You’ll learn why:Brides don’t see your offer as valuable (even when it is)There’s no urgency or emotional pull to book youYour own lack of belief in your offer is silently pushing clients awayThrough a powerful comparison of two wedding photographers—one fully behind her value and one underpricing and over-delivering—we uncover the invisible energy, confidence, and positioning that make clients say “I need to book you now.”  If you're tired of discounting, tired of being overlooked, and ready to step into full confidence, premium positioning, and offers that sell themselves - and you're still getting ghosted by Brides, this episode is for you! Learn how to create undeniable value, build trust in minutes, and become the obvious “yes.”👉 https://weddingproacademy.com/Join the Wedding Business Masterclass — your complete roadmap to a thriving, full-time wedding business. You don’t have to build this dream alone. 💛🚀 weddingproacademy.com/wedding-business-masterclassFind me on the Gram!Behind-the-scenes tips, mindset pep talks, and tons of value for wedding pros. 📸 instagram.com/wedding.pro.academy

🎙️ Episode 54: “Ingredients Successful Wedding Businesses Have in Common”Wondering why it's taking so long to get over that hump of "nothings working, this is taking so long, everyone else seems to be booking but not me, IDK what I'm doing, my inbox is empty - again" stuck place that so many wedding businesses give up in?  Today we talk about WHY it takes so long to get a wedding business off the ground and go into detail on the exact ingredients successful wedding businesses have in common ✨Inside This Episode:💡 The real reason it feels like nothings working⚡ What it actually takes to build a successful wedding business⭐ The specific ingredients the top wedding industry pros have in place that you will need too🚀 One ingredient you can implement right now to book you weddings.FREEBIE (Don’t Miss This!)Want a quick win that leads to real bookings? 🙌This freebie is literal gold How to Get IN with Established Wedding Planners — your 3-step guide to building genuine connections that lead to referrals.👉 weddingproacademy.com/this-is-goldTired of figuring it out on your own and ready to see progress fast?Join the Wedding Business Masterclass — your complete roadmap to a thriving, full-time wedding business. You don’t have to build this dream alone. 💛👉 weddingproacademy.com/wedding-business-masterclassFind me on the Gram!Behind-the-scenes tips, mindset pep talks, and tons of value for wedding pros. 📸 instagram.com/wedding.pro.academy

🎙️ Episode 52: “Why Brides Aren’t Finding You Online (And How to Fix It Fast)”If your inbox is quiet, it’s easy to wonder what you’re doing wrong. But the truth is—you’re probably far more talented than your bookings show. Brides just aren’t finding you yet. 💛In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how couples actually search for vendors, what instantly builds trust, and why a few small tweaks to your online presence can completely change your booking flow. ✨Inside This Episode:💡 The real reason brides scroll past some vendors🧠 The psychology behind how couples make decisions⚡ What makes them click “book” in seconds⭐ The credibility cues that instantly build trust🎯 The simple shifts that turn “invisible online” into “booked solid”🚀 Five quick changes you can make today for immediate improvementThis is the episode that helps you finally understand what’s been holding you back—and what’s possible once brides can actually see you. FREEBIE (Don’t Miss This!)Want a quick win that leads to real bookings? 🙌 Download How to Get IN with Established Wedding Planners — your 3-step guide to building genuine connections that lead to referrals. 👉 weddingproacademy.com/this-is-goldReady for real growth?Explore the Wedding Business Masterclass — your complete roadmap to a thriving, full-time wedding business. You don’t have to build this dream alone. 💛 👉 weddingproacademy.com/wedding-business-masterclassFind me on the Gram!Behind-the-scenes tips, mindset pep talks, and tons of value for wedding pros. 📸 instagram.com/wedding.pro.academy

🎙️ Episode 52: When it Feels Like Nothing is Working 😩In this episode, we get real about the season of business that feels slow, messy, confusing, and like nothing is working. You’ll learn why people give up, what building a business actually feels like, and the one decision that changes everything: going all in. We’ll talk about self-trust, reframing your thoughts, staying on your own path, and the practical backend work you can focus on when bookings are slow.This is your reminder that you’re not behind—you’re becoming the person capable of holding the success your dream wedding business is preparing you for. Fully commit. Keep going. You can’t not get there if you don’t stop.Wedding planners, photographers, and videographers: grab my free guide for connecting with established planners who can send you consistent referrals → ✍️“This Is GOLD – How to Get In With Established Wedding Planners.” It’s a copy-and-paste, step-by-step template for new planners, photographers, and videographers who want to connect with established pros the right way.✨ Get it here: https://weddingproacademy.com/this-is-goldWEB: https://weddingproacademy.com/Follow me on the Gram: @wedding.pro.academy 

🎙️ Episode 51: Why Cold Pitching Established Wedding Planners Is the Worst Way to Book Your First Wedding🚫📩If you’ve been told to “email 50 planners and offer to work for free,” this episode is your wake-up call. Cold pitching rarely works — and I’m breaking down exactly why established planners ignore those messages and why it has nothing to do with you.You’ll learn what planners actually look for, why trust matters more than free help, and the simple shift that will get you noticed, respected, and remembered. I’ll also share a real example of the kind of pitch that does work — one that gives planners something they actually value and makes it easy for them to say yes.Want the exact script? ✍️Grab my free guide: “This Is GOLD – How to Get In With Established Wedding Planners.” It’s a copy-and-paste, step-by-step template for new planners, photographers, and videographers who want to connect with established pros the right way.✨ Get it here: https://weddingproacademy.com/this-is-goldWEB: https://weddingproacademy.com/Follow me on the Gram: @wedding.pro.academy 

🎙️ Episode: 50 Things I’d Do if I Was Starting a Wedding Biz from ScratchStarting a wedding business can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m breaking down 50 practical, simple steps I would take if I were building a wedding business from the very beginning.We cover everything from choosing your niche, naming your business, and setting up the essentials… to creating packages, building your website, getting your first testimonials, networking, mastering SEO, and showing up consistently on social media.You’ll learn how to set up systems, manage your money, build a strong vendor network, and stay focused on your “why” every step of the way. Whether you’re starting fresh or rebooting your business, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to get moving — without overthinking, overspending, or getting stuck.If you want a simple, actionable plan to launch your wedding business with confidence, this episode is for you.Want more guidance? If you loved this episode and want more practical step-by-step guidance from someone whos been where you are and has seen it to the other side.  If you LOVE the idea of a simple clear practical roadmap that gets you booking weddings quickly.  Learn More: Wedding Pro Academyhttps://weddingproacademy.com/Follow me on the Gram: @wedding.pro.academy 

🎙️ 5 Mistakes That Are Keeping You from Booking More WeddingsIf your inbox has been a little too quiet lately, this episode is for you. Whether you’re a planner, photographer, florist, or any kind of wedding pro — there are a few simple but powerful shifts that can completely change how many couples are reaching out to you.Today we break down the most common mistakes that keep newer wedding business owners from getting consistent inquiries — and what to do instead. From unclear messaging and outdated websites to slow responses and hidden confidence blocks, we're discussing the behind-the-scenes reasons couples might be passing you by (and how to fix them fast).You’ll learn: ✨ The small visibility gaps that quietly stop clients from inquiring ✨ Why confidence and clarity matter more than the algorithm ✨ How to create a client experience that converts interest into bookings ✨ Real systems and mindset shifts that help you grow with ease🎧 Tune in and start fixing the five mistakes that could be costing you your next booking — and if you’re ready to go deeper, check out Wedding Pro Academy, where Nicole teaches you the exact systems and mindset to build a profitable, sustainable wedding business you love.Learn More: www.WeddingProAcademy.com

🎙️ Why You’re Not Being Seen as an Expert (and What to Do About It)You’re amazing at what you do — your weddings run smoothly, your couples love you, and you give everything to every event. So why aren’t you being seen (and paid) like the expert you actually are?In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest reasons wedding planners and creatives stay stuck: you’re not positioning yourself as the authority in your business.If you’ve ever found yourself: ✨ Taking on every wedding because you’re afraid to say no ✨ Overworking, over-giving, and undercharging ✨ Letting your clients blur the lines of your role ✨ Or watering down your brilliance trying to please everyoneThen this episode will be a total game-changer.We’ll unpack the beliefs that are holding you back, the actions that are keeping you small, and the simple mindset and business shifts that will help you step into your expert energy — so you can finally attract better clients, set clear boundaries, and grow the business you really want. Because when you show up as the expert, everything changes: your bookings, your income, your reputation, and your confidence.👉 Learn more about elevating your wedding business at www.weddingproacademy.com

🎙 Episode 47:  8 Wedding Pro Secrets to Nailing Phone ConsultsAre your phone consults feeling like pressure, stressful, awkward, insecure, hit-or-miss? In this episode, I’m breaking down the 8 secrets to booking brides over the phone — the same ones that transformed my consults from "please pick me" to "can't wait to work together" immediate bookings.You’ll learn how to: • Set yourself up for success before the call even starts • Lead the conversation with confidence • Sell by serving (not pushing) • Set yourself up as an authority in the weddings • Shift your energy so that couples feel connected to you, inspired by you, and want to work with youStandout Quotes:💬 “You book brides when you stop needing them and start helping them.”💬 “Show them what it feels like to work with you — not just what it costs.”💬 “The more prepared you are, the more relaxed you sound — and relaxed sells.”The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List: Join the list to be notified the next time the Wedding Business Masterclass opens --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeWEB: https://weddingproacademy.com/Follow me on the Gram: @wedding.pro.academy 

🎙 Episode 46: How to Work Less and Earn More (Yes, Really) Think you have to hustle harder to grow your business? Think again. In this episode, I share how to design your wedding business for profit and freedom — using time blocking, batching, and smarter systems. Learn how to work fewer hours, avoid burnout, and finally make more by doing less.Standout Quotes:💬 “Are you building a badass business or just giving yourself another full-time job?”💬 “Even if you’re making six figures, if you’re working from burnout, it’s not a dream business.”💬 “You probably do have enough time — you just haven’t learned how to make it work for you yet.The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List: Join the list to be notified the next time the Wedding Business Masterclass opens --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeWEB: https://weddingproacademy.com/Follow me on the Gram: @wedding.pro.academy 

🎙 Episode 45: How Much Do Wedding Pros Really Make?Starting a wedding business can feel like jumping off a cliff into the unknown. Unlike a traditional 9–5, there’s no set salary, no clear path—and no one tells you what to charge. So... how much do wedding pros really make? And is this even a profitable industry?In this episode, we dig deep into the real numbers behind wedding businesses—from planners and photographers to florists and officiants. But more importantly, we explore the mindset shifts and strategy required to actually make money doing what you love.You’ll learn:What wedding pros actually charge (and make) in real marketsWhy copying someone else’s pricing is like “building a business with someone else’s blueprint”How to calculate your own profit potential with clarityThe hidden factors that determine your income and successWhy confidence in your value isn’t optional—“When you believe your value exceeds the cost, your energy will match the sale.”“This isn’t like getting hired at a job with a $42k salary. Your income is based on YOU—your skills, your drive, your strategy.”“You can’t just copy someone else’s prices and expect the same results. Their value, time, and client experience aren’t yours.”If you’ve ever wondered:How much should I charge?Can I actually make $50k, $75k, or even six figures?How do I price myself without guessing?…this episode will give you real answers and help you confidently pave your own path to profit—without burnout.The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List: Join the list to be notified the next time the Wedding Business Masterclass opens --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribe

💫 How to Book Your First WeddingJust getting started in the wedding industry and struggling to book that first client? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down why it’s so hard to land your first wedding—and what actually works. From styled shoots and social media to networking and Craigslist (yes, Craigslist!), I’m sharing what worked for me, what didn’t, and where you should focus your energy right now. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, this episode will give you real, practical steps to finally book that first wedding and start building the momentum your business needs.✨ Bonus Tip: Don’t miss Episode 42 for the key traits of successful wedding businesses!🔥 Notable Quotes "All it takes is one or two or three weddings booked for you to start feeling like - hey, i can do this. This is worth it. I was meant to do this. Getting the ball rolling with a wedding expo, or with networking or with a paid listing is an easy way to get into the wedding industry and build up confidence so that you can start to trust this dream that was meant for you. Trust that this is something that was meant to be yours, something you can achieve, something that you are going to make happen. "The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List: Join the list to be notified the next time the Wedding Business Masterclass opens --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribe

"7 Beliefs Keeping Your Wedding Business from 6-Figures"🎧 Podcast Episode Summary: Are your beliefs secretly blocking your business growth?In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the seven mindset traps that hold so many wedding pros back from building the business — and income — they truly want. Whether you're a planner, florist, photographer, or creative in the wedding industry, these beliefs can quietly shape your decisions, pricing, confidence, and even how visible you're willing to be.  I share the exact shifts I had to make to break past my own plateau, and how you can start reworking these beliefs right now — no expensive course or big following needed. If you've got a goal of hitting 6-figures and your feeling stuck, this episode could be exactly what your missing. 🔥 Notable Quotes "More isn't always better — unless its more of your ideal couples. Feeling like you need to take on all the weddings sucks your energy and is holding you back.  Trusting that your people will find you, is so much better. " "I used to believe I needed someone to do it with me. Now I know I just needed to believe in myself." "If you're stuck in the belief that you don’t have enough time (I’ve got another job, 3 babies, whatever the excuse) - know that it’s an excuse, you just need to learn how to use the time you do have better.  when you learn to shift out of I don’t have enough time to how can I make this time work - everything changes)"The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List: --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   What does it take to be considered the best wedding photographer, the best wedding planner, the best hair and makeup artist?  What do these wedding business owners do differently or have that the others don't?  What makes them more successful?  Is there a simple way to break down a list so that you can clearly see what you're missing and how to adjust?  Actually - yes, there is.  And I share it with you in this episode :) Notable Quotes:"There are specific things that the top wedding businesses have in place.  To explain this in the clearest way possible I’m gonna call these elements (the elements that successful wedding businesses all have in common) pillars.  Think of a few of the most successful wedding businesses you know, now think of those businesses being held up by pillars.  4 pillars to be specific.  Those pillars are essential to keeping this business at the top.  Each of these pillars are built very intentionally, each pillar is really strong, strong enough to withstand the test of time.  When each of these 4 pillars are also really strong - they hold the business at the top, essentially creating a support system allowing this business to be seen as the "best of the best".  It’s what makes this business super appealing to new Brides & Grooms.  Its what facilitates trust, and builds magnetism - that “I need to work with her” - feeling.  It’s what creates connection with other vendors (they recommend you over everyone else bringing you more business) and in short, it’s what makes your business stand out from the rest.  What are these 4 Pillars? "Listen in to find out ...- - -The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List: --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] me on the Gram: @wedding.pro.academy Learn more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:  When it comes to wedding businesses specifically, there are very specific traits that all the successful wedding business owners share.  Having built relationships with so many wedding business owners over the last decade and worked with so many newbie wedding business owners who are still trying to find their way and “make it” - I can see now right away who is going to be successful, and who isn’t. In today's episode we go deep on the 5 traits all successful wedding business owners share.  I can bet if you're listening to this you've got at least three of these traits! Notable Quotes:"Trait #1 - You are hella Driven.  Something inside you has been telling you for years that you were meant to have your own business.  It’s a gut feeling, a knowing. A ‘I can’t work for someone else’ feeling.  You are probably the kid in school that was a leader, got mostly As, studied hard, worked hard, showed up to be the best.  You are the type of person that makes shit happen. You want something done, you get it done.  You figure it out, you make it happen.  Why being DRIVEN is a trait you need in weddings, you’re willing to work long hours, and take on a high work load, driven entrepreneurs are willing to go the extra mile, show up early, stay late, do whatever it takes to overdeliver. You’re probably also great at handling stress and chaos - hello, this is what weddings are, weddings need YOU to bring in ease, solve the problems under pressure, deliver results. "- - -The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List: --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:  Common mistake - thinking that you need to include more extras to book more weddings.  Extras could look like - more hours, more edits, more add-ons.  It makes sense why you would think that because most people equate more with better.  But,  the truth is that offering more is the worst way to be seen as the best.  And being seen as the best is what needs to happen to book weddings.  So how do you get Brides & Grooms to see you as the best?  Listen in to this episode to find out. Notable Quotes:"A Wedding Planner its more than the list of services and number of hours - a good planner is security for the Bride & Groom to know that everything will be handled, every vendor, every detail, every possible thing that could go wrong, wont because she's already on it.  She’s providing a very valuable service that assures the couple a dream wedding day.  One that feels stress free, easy, fun.  One that allows the couple to enjoy every second of the day without having to worry about any thing else.  She gives them the knowing that all the details they spent months planning are executed to perfection, which allows them to be fully in the moment - that is immensely valuable.  "- - -The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List:  --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:  Is booking more weddings the best way to make more money in your wedding business?  More weddings = more success, more money, feeling like you "made it".  But is it true? What if its this very belief that is holding you back?  What if the most successful, top wedding planners, wedding photographers, wedding businesses - aren't the busiest? What if they're just running things smarter? More intentional?  In today's episode we dive into how to step outside of the employee mindset and into the CEO mindset that allows your business real success, growth and the ability to create a dream lifestyle.Notable Quotes:"There’s a distinct difference between building a dream wedding business that gives you luxurious amounts of money, time and freedom AND a wedding business that feels like a grind.  The main difference here is the owner who’s running the business. The dream wedding business owner is in CEO mode. The overworked and underpaid wedding business owner is still a worker bee."- - -The Wedding Pro Academy"5 Secrets Successful Wedding Businesses Know" Learn: 5 Secrets 6-Figure Wedding Businesses Have in Common Grab the Freebie --> https://weddingproacademy.com/5-secretsConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:  Targeting established wedding vendors to build connections is the worst way to grow your business.  This could look like cold pitch emails introducing yourself and offering to help them.  It could look like pitching them on your business, why they should use or recommend you you.  Or it could look like asking veteran wedding photographers or planners out to coffee to "pick their brain".  These are all old strategies that don't work because they feel disingenuous.  So what works? There is a better way! Nicole explains exactly why veteran wedding vendors are so turned off by these attempts of connection and gives specific strategic ideas of better ways to become besties with the vendors who can actually help you. Notable Quotes:"Established wedding vendors (wedding planners, photographers, etc.) are too busy to help you.  They don’t care about your business.  They don’t want to see another competitor in the field and they definitely aren’t going to take the time to train you or share all the wedding industry secrets that took them decades to learn and master. You think if you're nice, or give them something they'll help you.  You think you can use their connections to build your business  but that is the worst way to grow your wedding business.  Established, veteran wedding vendors are not interested in you or what you have to offer. At least not when you aren’t really offering them anything they need, want or value. "- - -The Wedding Pro AcademyGrab the Freebie: "Strategies to Build Connections with Established Wedding Vendors that Actually Work"Grab the Freebie --> https://weddingproacademy.com/connectionsConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:  How do you build a business when you feel like you have no time? Maybe you just had a baby.  Or maybe you have another job but really want to make this new wedding business work so you can quit the other job.  If you're in the phase of trying to make it work but feeling stuck, lost or overwhelmed with the idea of not enough time, this episode is for you. Notable Quotes:"It's important for you to understand that you create the idea of time.  Not enough time isn't a truth.  It's an idea you decided was true, you created this belief for yourself.  Shift 'I don't have enough time' to 'I create time for whats important to me.  I will figure out how to make the time that I have - work' and get really curious about the idea of time.  Can you work early in the morning? Can you get your mom to watc the baby overnight 1x a week and bang out 2 straight days of solid work? Can you hire a sitter a few times a week? If you have another job can you talk to your boss about working from home so that you can give yourself more time in your wedding business? There's always a work-around.  Start being open to the idea and see what comes in" - - -The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   Feeling like you suck at sales? Hitting a plateau with bookings?  Feeling like your business is never quite at the level that it should be, not making what you should be by now?   It's not a sales problem, it's a belief problem. Notable Quotes: "If you're business feels like it's at a plateau and you're having trouble closing sales or booking weddings ...---> It's not a sales problem.  ---> It's a belief problem.  You aren't fully behind your value (your offer, your service, your result, the experience you create) AND - you haven't mastered communicating this value yet.  None of this has anything to do with your worthiness.  You are always fully worthy no matter what.  Your business is an entirely separate entity.  Who you are as a soul, as a human is always 100% worthy" - - -The Wedding Pro AcademyGet the Freebie "5 Secrets of 6-Figure Successful Wedding Businesses" --> https://weddingproacademy.com/5-secretsConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   In todays episode we talk about how wedding business owners hold themselves back with perfectionism and safe action steps rather than following their gut and taking messy action.  Nicole shares her experience with messy action and how it led her to her dream business and gives you insight on how you can do the same.Notable Quotes:"You’re a perfectionist.  Most of us in the wedding industry are.  So, you do things like wait for everything to be perfect before you launch a new package, idea or offer.  This is slowing you down, not getting you real experience and results, and keeping you from trying new things.You are taking too many safe actions, not enough messy action.  Backend work like working on your website but not making it live, getting the photo shoot done (safe action) but not talking about that new idea, offer or package because it’s not “ready enough” yet. The underlying belief holding you back is that - everything needs to be perfect before I can show it.  The truth however is that you’ve got an idea that feels like a good one, it's very likely your intuition trying to guide you and the only way you’ll know if it works is if you put it out there. There is no point in making it perfect when you aren’t even sure people want it.  Put it out there messy and get a feel for what people think of it, you can always clean things up and make it better later. "- - -The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] me on the Gram: @wedding.pro.academy Learn more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   Your wedding work speaks for itself, your past weddings have been incredible, your website is beautiful, you're showing up consistently on social media - but couples aren't reaching out and your inbox is filled with crickets.  You're having $0 months and you feel defeated.  What TF are you doing wrong? What are you missing?  If you can relate even a little, this episode is for you. Notable Quotes:" We think that as long as our work is amazing, that is more than enough.  Example: Wedding Photographer - your work is phenominal, so good, everyone freaks out when they see it, people love it.  So - seems like a no brainer right - I’m an amazing photographer, brides will book me, there will be people lining up at my door, my work speaks for itself,  it will be EASY  to book weddings. But, if this is true - why are there wedding photographers with stunning portfolios struggling to go full time with their wedding business.  It’s not about how good of a photographer you are.  Couples need MORE than that. Here’s the actual problem.  You are not getting in front of enough potential couples AND you are not showing up in enough different spaces to build the level of trust that is necessary for them to pay you money. "- - -The Wedding Pro AcademyJoin the SEO Challenge --> https://weddingproacademy.com/seo-challengeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   What to do when your wedding business has hit a plateau for 6 or more months?  Today we dive into one of the reasons you're stuck and what to do to shift this.  Notable Quotes:" Your business isn’t going to become successful (make money) from booking more weddings.  You need to realize that the value is YOU.  You are the magic piece that makes what your company extraordinary.   It's the value that YOU bring.  ""The better you get at communicating your VALUE and the more you believe in it and root to it, the more magnetic you’ll become as a wedding pro.  Brides can feel the shift.  You’ll book more weddings, make more money, feel more ease around your business. "- - -The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   Your website isn't converting.  Your spending hours, days, months re-designing your website, your packages, trying and you feel like it's getting there, but you still aren't making enough money in your wedding business.  It's because you have the belief "I need the perfect website to book weddings" and it's that belief that is keeping you stuck.  Notable Quotes:"In the wedding world it's the industry norm, your website needs to be beautiful. Weddings are beautiful, they are elegant, they are rich, they need to be perfect.  Our websites need to reflect this perfection.  All the top tier wedding vendors have beautiful websites, this is why they’re booked out and so successful.  Brides only book wedding vendors with stunning perfect websites.  Is this true?  Let's check in with reality - Today, couples find you on Instagram or TikTok — then visit your site to confirm you’re legit. Your website validates, not generates.We think “Brides & Grooms will only book us if our website is beautiful, it’s our website that sells our business.  But this isn’t true, your website is just one part of it.  You need to generate trust with couples through many facets, your website is important but it’s not the only factor. Your website alone isn’t enough to build the trust needed with new couples.  Your website alone won’t book new weddings. "- - -The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

A wedding business can be a direct route to financial success and provide the opportunity for a dream life with lots of time and freedom - but, it building a business can also feel difficult, overwhelming, exhausting and impossible.  Entrepreneurship is never an easy path, but as Nicole dives into her personal experience going fro $20k/yr to $120k/yr - it is 100% worth it.  Today we discuss what it takes to build a dream wedding business and what separates hobby wedding businesses from  6-7 figure wedding business.  What do they have that you’re missing? Notable Quotes:"Wedding business are hugely profitable.  They’re never going out of business (people are always going to be getting married).  They have the potential to give you tons of freedom and they’re also really fun - but - there are some definite differences between hobby wedding business owners and full time successful 6+figure wedding businesses.""Six & seven figure businesses aren’t trying to cater to everyone, and don’t want to. They’re not offering everything under the sun, because they know their ideal couple and exactly what they want and they’re only catering to them. They’re giving them the best of the best experience, one that exceeds their expectations and gives them everything they want and need, nothing more, nothing less.  They are all in on a type of wedding they LOVE. These are the weddings you’re naturally going to feel called to, the weddings you’re going to be the best at.  The ones that will be your Dream Weddings.  The ones you’ll be able to offer the best experience around because you get them in a way nobody else does. This is when weddings become more fun, more luxurious, easier, simpler. "- - - Connect with Nicole: [email protected] the Freebie: https://weddingproacademy.com/5-secretsLearn more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   In today's episode we talk about why giving away too much is the worst thing for your wedding business and how it pushes away quality brides.  Even if you have the most incredible offer or service, if you're giving away too much (more services, more hours, more edits) you devalue yourself, creating burn out, an inability to scale or raise your prices, and you become unattractive to high quality weddings.  This one mistake kept me stuck at the $30k mark for over 5 years.  I don't want it to keep you stuck too.  Today we discuss why we're unintentionally giving away too much, what it costs you, and how to shift into a more empowering belief of confidence around your wedding business.Notable Quotes:"We think that if we include more, we become more appealing, more valuable, but even if we book that one wedding, because we have devalued ourself, we ultimately end up blocking the success and growth we could be achieving."- - - The Wedding Pro AcademyGet on the List --> https://weddingproacademy.com/subscribeConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   What is the biggest mistake newbie wedding businesses make, preventing them from booking weddings?  It isn't not having a Niche down, or having a crappy website.  It's a wasting time on the wrong things.  In this episode Nicole breaks down exactly what these "wrong things" are that you could be focusing, and how they're keeping you stuck.  Plus she gives you a better path to get actual momentum in your business and breaks down what you should be focusing on instead. Notable Quotes:"The consequence of this mistake, is that instead of becoming an actual legit wedding business that makes money  (meaning you have actual weddings booked that pay you) you become an imposter (someone who wants a business, but never actually really makes it off the ground and you can stay stuck in this place for months, or years).  This can be an easy shift if you start focusing on the right things instead of the wrong ones. "- - - Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   Are you ending your emails with "Let me know if you have any questions?" This is a rookie mistake and something that makes it more difficult to book new weddings.  There's a better way.  Listen in to this quick episode to learn what you should be saying instead.Notable Quotes:"Asking them if they have any questions encourages them to question your pricing, your package, your value.  This is the opposite of what we want to be doing when we're trying to book a new wedding.  Do this instead ... "- - - Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   You feel like theres a million things to do and you can't catch up.  You feel lost, like you're not sure you're doing the right thing or on the right path.  You're questioning yourself and your decisions constantly.  You're feeling behind.  Like you should be better at this by now, you should be making more money by now. If any of this sounds like you - you're not alone.  In today's podcast Nicole breaks down why we feel behind, where the pressure comes from and what you can do about it.Notable Quotes:"You leave a cushy job and start a business - you are essentially starting from scratch, learning something totally new, something totally different, something with a hundred different skillsets, and you are expecting yourself to be making “Good money” the same money you were making at corporate because everyone else you see on TicTok is having $10k months, and your not. Let’s burry this right now. Theres an insane amount of pressure on you already.  Feeling behind doesn’t need to be one more thing.  It isn’t helpful.  And - it isn’t true. " - - - Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   In this episode I teach you exactly how I book weddings.  A step by step from start to finish.  Learn tricks and tips that have helped me to book weddings from couples without having to do any in person or phone consults.  There is a specific strategy to booking this way but once you have it down it is a game changer. Get The Exact Process to Book Weddings: Scripts & ExamplesConnect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   Getting doubts from family? Comments from friends like "why don't you just get a REAL job"?  If you are building a business, this is comes with the territory.  Today we talk about the most common crappy comments I've gotten and how I've learned to have my own back, and believe anyway.  If you've been doubting or questioning if your business is worth the effort, if it's gonna make it, if you should be doing this - this episode is for you.Notable Quotes:When someone says to you: "Having your own Business, It’s not secure."It may take some time to figure out but - it can be secure and it can be scaled.  The truth is that you can make a lot of money in your own business.  It may just take a you some time to build and grow it. It’s not like getting a job where you are taught one skill and expected to do this one thing well.  Instead you need learn a bunch of jobs and skills, you need to be extremely driven, open, motivated, and willing to fail and fail and fail until you make it.  But once you make it, you’ll have become a new human, one who can now start any business, one who is confident and secure in his or her ability to start any business.  If you can build a business and get it to be profitable, you are more secure. You can’t be “let go” or “fired” from your own business, you’ll always have a job, you make your own money, you are MORE secure.- - - Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   Having trouble booking new weddings?  If this feels true for you, it's probably because you haven't established TRUST with your potential Brides and Grooms.  This episode dives into strategies to establish trust quickly.  Things you can actually work on right now to establish trust and book more weddings.  Some of the strategies may surprise you.  It's a good one, listen in! Notable Quotes:"When speaking with a new couple, ask them to to tell you about what their vision is, what they’re looking for, what their stresses and worries are and then LISTEN.  Let them do most of the talking.  Get a feel for what their main worries are instead of trying to sell them right away. Address their worries directly.  Address their vision directly. Address their plan directly - let them know if it’s possible.  Then tie in your services, or your offer to these things.  How does what you do help relieve their worries?  How does what you do align with their vision?  How does what you do help their plan to be more efficient, simpler, easier, better?  This is how you sell without being pushy.  This is how you build TRUST with your couples.  It's more about helping and less about selling. "- - - Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   Wondering how a wedding business who makes over $100k a year thinks about time, money, freedom, rest and more?  This episode is for you.  In today's episode we talk about 7 mindset shifts that changed the trajectory of my business.  I go deep on these and dissect why I believed the old thought and what it took to shift into the new belief.  Grounding in any of these beliefs will be a major growth point for becoming a match to book more weddings and make more money in the wedding industry.  Enjoy! Notable Quotes:I used to think that "People won’t pay that much for my services” but the truth was that I didn’t believe my services were worth more, so I couldn’t confidently stand behind my pricing.  Now I believe "My Couples are happy to pay my prices because I’m the best”.  An easy way to get here is to think about whatever it is that you KNOW you’re badass at, it could just be one small thing like "I'm really good at natural light photography" - ground in that.  Know there are couples, the ones who are looking for this exact thing that are willing to pay good money for the best, are you the best? Could you be?  The more you shift into being the best the more money you’ll make. - - - Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   What if it's all happening for you?  This is such a shift in perspective.  One that every entrepreneur should have when building a business.  Your business challenges are there for a purpose.  To grow and expand you in the biggest, quickest ways possible so that you get your biggest soul desires.   This is what you wanted.  This is an opportunity for you.  Listen in on this episode if your stuck in the "uncomfortable, scary, uncertain" part of building a wedding business and need a reminder of why, this could be exactly what you needed.Notable Quotes:"When you ask for something BIG you are gonna need to grow big.  Growing big ALWAYS feels uncomfortable, scary, and uncertain.  That’s how you know you’re on the right track.  ” This is your opportunity to BECOME the badass wedding business owner who not only can create this business but who also can hold it.""What if it were all happening for you? The challengesThe lessonsThe failuresThe uncertaintyThe scariness If were all there for you to become a wedding business owner who is fully evolved, confident, secure, supported, trusting, knowing that she could handle IT ALL with strength and grace.  Because that IS what's happening right now."- - - Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   Things I wish I knew in my First Year of Business - from the 3 questions you can ask yourself to know you're going to make it to the importance of creating boundaries around your work and personal time.  With what feels like a lifetime of wedding business knowledge ( 14 years of experience and a six figure business) this is the advice I'd give to my younger self in year one.   All the things I wish I knew but which would have NEVER been on my radar because I was so busy doing, doing, doing.   This is a great episode for anyone newer in the wedding industry still figuring things out. Notable Quotes:"Think of your first year as 'Wedding School'.  You are becoming a new version of yourself and learning so many new things, how to run a business, the ins and outs of your trade, marketing, sales - it's a lot.  It's okay to take the pressure off of needing to booking more weddings to feel successful.  You're still figuring things out.  Celebrate the little successes along the way and re-evaluate your definition of success because you showing up every day, trying to figure things out and going all in is a success in itself.” Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   How do you find & define your niche in the Wedding Industry?  When is it time to niche down?  How do go all in on this new niche AND make money in it?  We discuss all of these things and more in today's episode.   Notable Quotes:"Niching down. That was scary, that was hard because essentially you’re going to have to start turning weddings away.  You’lll have to decide and go all in on one specific type of wedding, trusting that it’s a better use of your energy.  This is what allows you to create a wedding business that you love, doing only the types of weddings you feel most connected with. It allows you to grow your capacity to think differently, to be the best at this niche.  Once you’re the best at that type of wedding, that's when your business really starts to take off.” Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/

Episode Overview:   Struggling to book weddings? If yes - this episode is for you!  Today we talk about five reasons most wedding businesses struggle to book weddings consistently, what your doing push Brides & Grooms away and how to fix this.  Join Nicole as she breaks down some advanced marketing and messaging strategies that take most businesses years to learn.  Download the full guide: "Why Your Struggling to Book Weddings - 8 Steps To Be Irresistible to Brides & Grooms"  Notable Quotes:" We think if we give more information we’re providing more value which will equate to booking more weddings, but we have it backwards.  Too much information dilutes your messaging, it feels overwhelming to couples, pushes them away and makes them confused.  Simple clear messaging is so much better.  Instead think : What exactly does my couple want to know, feel and believe in order to book me? How can this be expressed with words & photos? Then show proof with testimonials." Connect with Nicole: [email protected] more about The Wedding Business Masterclass: https://weddingproacademy.com/