She Creates Business | A Podcast for Wedding Pros

191: The *Real* Actions that Build a Wedding Business, 8 Lessons Learned with Amelia Holder

In today’s episode of She Creates Business, a Podcast for Wedding Pros host Kinsey Roberts sits down with the dynamic Amelia Holder, a seasoned entrepreneur and the visionary behind Emerson Fields, a premier wedding venue in Missouri. Celebrating eight years of business success, Amelia shares eight invaluable lessons she's garnered along her journey—four pivotal insights that propelled her venue to become a sought-after destination and four misconceptions that, surprisingly, had little impact on her entrepreneurial path. Four Misconceptions That Didn't Impact Success Perfection Is Not Required: Launching with everything perfectly in place is not necessary. Flexibility and adaptability are key. A Business Degree Isn't Essential:Practical experience and a strong vision can outweigh formal education in entrepreneurship. Overcoming the Fear of Failure: Success involves pushing past fear and skepticism, including your own and others'. Public Perception and Changes: The fear that everyone is watching and judging your every move is unfounded. Flexibility in business decisions is crucial.   Four Key Insights that DID Impact Success Building a Strong Network: Cultivating relationships with vendors, clients, and the community is invaluable for growth and support. Embracing 'Scary Asks': Pushing beyond comfort zones, especially in pricing and collaborations, is essential for business development. The Importance of Outsourcing: Delegating tasks outside one's expertise or preference can significantly propel business growth. Trusting Your Gut: Personal intuition and understanding of your client base are irreplaceable guides in making business decisions. This episode is a goldmine of wisdom for anyone navigating the complexities of the wedding industry. Amelia's journey from capturing memories behind the lens to creating them at Emerson Fields is a compelling narrative of transformation, growth, and the enduring significance of creating a legacy by doing the things that really matter. CONNECT WITH AMELIA:  https://www.emersonfields.com/

190: Quietly Building a Successful Wedding Planning Business with Chelsea Cholas

In this episode of She Creates Business, host Kinsey Roberts welcomes Chelsea Cholas, the owner and lead wedding planner behind Chelsea Cholas Wedding Planning, and the exclusive in-house planner at Kinsey's venue, Vista View Events. Chelsea over-delivers throughout the show today offering listeners a unique and personal perspective on building a thriving wedding planning business. Key Highlights: * Building in Silence: Chelsea shares her journey from conducting backyard weddings as a little girl to becoming a leading wedding planner in Western Colorado. Despite taking a hiatus to focus on family, Chelsea's passion for weddings led her back to the industry, where she has quietly built a substantial business based on strong relationships rather than flashy marketing. * The Power of Relationships: Learn how Chelsea's commitment to building and maintaining positive relationships with couples, vendors, and her team has been the cornerstone of her success. With over 50 weddings a year, Chelsea's approach proves that consistent, quality service and deep industry connections can lead to a booming business without the need for extensive advertising. * Team Dynamics and Communication: Chelsea emphasizes the importance of open communication, trust, and mutual respect within her team. She shares insights into fostering a supportive and efficient work environment, where the focus is on collective success rather than individual accomplishments. * Advice for Aspiring Wedding Pros: Chelsea offers practical advice for those feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of social media marketing and the constant search for new clients. She encourages wedding professionals to focus on nurturing genuine connections within the industry and to trust the process, highlighting that a strong network and a reputation for excellence can propel your business. Join Kinsey and Chelsea for a heartfelt discussion on the significance of building a wedding planning business grounded in authenticity, hard work, and meaningful relationships. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration to help you continue your journey as a wedding pro!

189: Unlocking the Secrets of Intellectual Property for Wedding Pros with Paige Hulse

In this empowering episode of She Creates Business, a Podcast for Wedding Pros, host Kinsey Roberts sits down with Paige Hulse, a seasoned attorney, entrepreneur and the brains behind Paige Hulse Law. Paige brings her wealth of knowledge from a decade immersed in the creative and legal fields, offering invaluable insights into the world of intellectual property and trademark law. With her unique expertise, Paige outlines strategic legal frameworks that can transform your wedding business into an enduring legacy. Key Takeaways: * Trademark Mastery: Learn the ins and outs of trademarking your business name and creations to safeguard your brand and ensure its longevity in the competitive wedding industry. * Intellectual Property Strategies: Paige dives deep into intellectual property rights, offering creative entrepreneurs in the wedding sphere actionable advice on protecting and monetizing their innovations. * Legacy Building: Discover how to leverage your intellectual assets to create products and services that continue to generate revenue long after the wedding day has passed. Join us as Paige demystifies the complex world of legal strategy for wedding professionals, providing you with the tools to protect your creative endeavors and build a business that lasts. Whether you're an emerging wedding planner, a seasoned venue owner, or a creative entrepreneur looking to leave your mark, this episode is packed with expert advice to help you navigate the legal landscape and secure your business's future. Connect with Paige Hulse Law: https://paigehulselaw.com/ [https://paigehulselaw.com/] The Creative Law Shop (legal templates): https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/ [https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/]

188: Understanding the Emotional Side of Weddings with Leah Weinberg

Leah Weinberg, Owner and Creative Director of Color Pop Events is a published author! Her first book, The Wedding Rollercoaster [https://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Roller-Coaster-Keeping-Relationships-ebook/dp/B091N5VSPD/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Leah+Weinberg&qid=1617715963&sr=8-2], is out now and available for purchase! Get a FREE chapter of Leah's new book here.  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zGxIam3Ve3_aZ5G8e9E7rV1N4FMJ4BSP/view?usp=sharing] In today's episode of She Creates Business, I'm honored to have Leah on the show. We dig into the emotional side of weddings, how vendors can support their couples through the ups and downs of planning, and Leah shares her best tips for navigating these often tricky situations as a vendor. About Leah: Leah Weinberg is the Owner & Creative Director of New York City-based wedding planning company Color Pop Events [colorpopevents.com] and author of the newly published book, The Wedding Roller Coaster.   Celebrating seven years of business, Leah continues to leverage the organization skills, calm communication style, and ability to multi-task she initially developed as a commercial real estate lawyer in her previous career.   Her colorful work and party planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others. Recently, Leah has been recognized as a 20 on the Rise winner by Honeybook and the Rising Tide Society, one of the 25 Young Event Pros to Watch by Special Events Magazine, and one of BizBash's Top 500 Event Pros in the US.   A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as ALT Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event.

187: How to Build Wealth Through Investing with Ashley M. Fox

Register for The Wedding Summit Series happening February 22nd-26th, 2021!  [https://margauxfraise.mykajabi.com/a/41974/azPXtDPe] And don't forget to forward me your receipt if you purchase the All-Access Pass!  Today on Episode 187 of the She Creates Business Podcast I'm honored to welcome Ashley M. Fox as our guest. Ashley is a former Wall Street Analyst who pivoted in her illustrious career to offer investment and wealth-building advice and strategies to everyday people like you and me. Ashley M. Fox is a former Wall Street analyst, a Howard University grad, and she is now an expert in her field as a Financial Education Specialist. After helping manage money for both millionaires and billionaires, during her career on Wall Street, Ashley felt that it was her God-given purpose to financially empower those Wall Street would never talk to. This passion lead her to quit her job and start her own company; EMPIFY. [https://empifystore.com/] Empify (merging of the words EMPower and modIFY), is a financial ed-tech start up created to show both adults and children how to build wealth. Empify focuses on the creation of life-altering programs and informative digital content curated to teach all aspects of financial education in the classroom, online, and on their WealthBuilders Community app. Since 2014, Empify has reached thousands of individuals, and its programs have been implemented in over 50 different schools and organizations across the country. Since leaving her Wall Street career, Ashley has used her message to educate the world as a financial contributor for Forbes, and as a profound international speaker. Ashley is now a highly sought-after financial expert who has been featured on international tours, college campuses, and keynote speaking platforms. Her work and story have been featured on Jim Cramer’s “The Street”, Yahoo Finance, Rolling Out Magazine, Philly.com, Fox News, ABC, Huffington Post, Glamour Magazine, and Forbes.