Best Shareable Podcasts (2025)

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289. Inside My 7-Figure Calendar (Daily Breakdown) 30:32

6d ago30:32

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Wedding Pro, If you’re feeling stretched thin between client work, family life, and trying to grow your business, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my real weekly sche…

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288. Why You Feel Broke—Even If You're Fully Booked 13:41

14d ago13:41

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application If you’ve ever had a fully booked calendar but still felt broke at the end of the month, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the difference between sales (booked c…

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MEASURE: Meme Styles - How to Champion Equity Through Community-Led Research 28:30

19d ago28:30

28:30

“There was no real mechanism for measuring what we meant when we said build trust… Who was creating the surveys? What was the methodology? What were the metrics assessing relationships?” - Meme Styles You use data every day. In the stories you tell donors. In the statistics you share on social media. In the decisions you make about the future of th…

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287. Reaction: What's REALLY going on in the Wedding Industry in 2025 15:34

21d ago15:34

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The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorg The 2025 Knot Vendor Report just dropped, and lemme tell you—it’s got a lot of data. But before you go making big changes to your business, let’…

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A History of Violence: The Legacy of Environmental Racism in Canada with Ingrid Waldron 53:27

24d ago53:27

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Canada was founded on enslavement and dispossession, most exemplified by its assimilationist ideologies and policies, the displacement, subjugation and oppression of Indigenous and Black peoples and cultures, and the expropriation of Indigenous lands. The colonial theft of land and the accumulation of capital have been foundational to Canada’s weal…

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286. No One Cares About Gen Z 17:43

28d ago17:43

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Gen Z is already in your sales funnel—even if you haven’t noticed yet—and their buying habits are nothing like what worked with Millennials. In this spicy episode, I’m breaking down why ignoring this generation could be costing you thousands and how to adjust your sales strategy to keep up with who’s actually booking weddings in 2025. Here is the t…

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285. Is the Wedding Industry Declining? 20:44

1M ago20:44

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Think the wedding industry is slowing down? It’s actually about to explode… but only if you know how to pivot. Let’s talk about why leads feel low, what Gen Z couples rea…

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284. The 3 Numbers That Will Make or Break Your Wedding Business This Year 22:32

1M ago22:32

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Start running your wedding business like a legit business. Head over to https://weddingproceo.com/application and apply to work with us. Q1 is officially behind us, and if you're running a real wedding business (not a hobby), it's time to assess the numbers that actually matter. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 key metrics every wedding pro needs…

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Local Leadership for Climate Justice with Hessann Farooqi 56:39

2M ago56:39

56:39

This talk explores how and why city governments can step up to lead on climate action and how resident organizing is critical in making this happen. This talk also explores how to build and sustain the political coalition to ensure climate justice policies can be passed and implemented. Hessann Farooqi is the Executive Director of the Boston Climat…

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283. How to Scale Your Wedding Business Without Burning Out 14:56

2M ago14:56

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Wedding pros, are you drowning in client work, hustling nonstop, and still not making enough? It’s time to shift from overworked to CEO. In this episode, we’re diving into the three key strategies to scale your business without burning out: systematizing and hiring, pricing for profitability, and focusing on what actually moves the needle. CEO, sca…

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Make It Seen, Make It Simple: How to Make Your Nonprofit’s Story Shareable [Panel Discussion] 1:03:17

2M ago1:03:17

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Today, your audience is more aware than ever before of injustices impacting our world. They’re eager to help, but unsure of the best way to make a difference. As a nonprofit leader, it’s your job to channel their passion into action. How? By sharing your story—and making it easy for others to amplify it. On Future Nonprofit, we often explore how to…

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282. The #1 Mistake That's KILLING Your Wedding Planning Business 11:37

2M ago11:37

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Wedding planners—are you cutting event management from your services? BIG mistake. If you’ve hit that “fully booked” stage and think the only way to scale is by eliminating event management, I need you to STOP. Cutting it means losing cash flow, vendor referrals, and a built-in training ground for your team. But here’s the good news: you don’t have…

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281. The Power of Viral Content: Strategies for Creating Shareable Videos 36:31

2M ago36:31

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Wedding pros, if you’ve been sleeping on video marketing, it’s time to wake up! In this episode, Keenya Kelly breaks down exactly how to create shareable, viral-worthy video content—even if you don’t think you’re creative. You don’t need fancy equipment or hours of editing—just the right strategy to attract your dream clients. Stop chasing likes an…

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From City to Sink: Urban Carbon Removal as Promise and Practice with Duncan McLaren 57:03

2M ago57:03

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Climate policy increasingly relies on techniques to remove CO2 from the environment as a supplement to cutting emissions: counter-balancing residual emissions in ‘net-zero’ and reducing atmospheric concentrations of CO2 to safer levels. In this talk, Duncan will survey how cities are engaging with carbon removal – reviewing the realistic scope of p…

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280. 3 Things I Would Do TODAY If My Business Was Brand New 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

If you had to start your wedding business from zero today—no clients, no reputation, no audience—how would you get booked FAST? Most wedding pros waste years figuring it out, but I’m handing you the roadmap in this episode. The truth is, success isn’t just about talent—it’s about strategy. If you’re tired of feeling overworked, underpaid, and wonde…

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279. Close Every Wedding Sale in 4 Steps 1:04:02

3M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Wedding pros, if you’re blaming the economy for slow bookings, think again! It’s not the market—it’s your strategy. In this episode, I’m sharing my exact process for selling in today’s wedding industry, straight from my talk at the SWEL Celestial Summit. I break down how to shift your marketing, master consultations, and close the sale on the call—…

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10 Books Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Read This Year (w/ James Bloedel, Chief Strategy Officer at Historic) 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

“Leadership is not just something that is relegated to middle management, upper management, executive leadership. Leadership is a culture that exists inside of your organization. If you truly want to make breakthrough products, experiences, campaigns; if you want your entire team from entry-level individuals up to your C suite to really be pushing …

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278. The Key Differences Between a $100K and $500K Business (and How to Scale) 9:12

3M ago9:12

9:12

If you're stuck at six figures and wondering how to scale to half a million, the answer isn't working more hours or booking more clients—it's about making smarter decisions. In this episode, you'll learn how to diversify your lead flow, make marketing a daily priority, and implement systems that free up your time while increasing revenue. Scaling i…

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Solidarity Cities: Examining Solidarity Economies at the Urban Level with Maliha Safri 55:55

3M ago55:55

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Contemporary urban discourse is caught in a binary between the Gentrified City, and the Disinvested City. Maliha Safri’s new book presents an alternative urban imaginary: the Solidarity City. Her new co-authored book Solidarity Cities. Confronting Racial Capitalism, Mapping Transformation introduces an alternative spatial imaginary highlighting sol…

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277. How to Reach Gen Z Couples in 2025 7:30

3M ago7:30

7:30

Wedding pros, if you're still selling to Gen Z couples like it's 2015, you're already losing! Gen Z isn’t buying services—they’re buying stories, experiences, and YOU. If your content isn’t stopping them in their tracks, if your process isn’t fast and seamless, and if you’re not building trust upfront, they’re moving on. In this episode, I’m breaki…

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Environmental Justice, Political-Economic Inequalities, and Pathways to Justice with Prakash Kashwan 54:51

3M ago54:51

54:51

Most researchers of environmental and climate justice agree that political and economic inequalities hurt the environment, racial minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and other marginalized communities. Yet, these conclusions are based, almost exclusively, on analyses of the distribution of "environmental bads" (e.g., industrial pollution and toxic wast…

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Many Hopes: Thomas Keown - The Reciprocal Power of Survivor-Driven Change 31:26

3M ago31:26

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“When you see horrible things happen to innocent people, you can choose one of two paths. You can either go a route of bitterness and hatred and perpetuate a problem, or you can think—does this have to be like this?” - Thomas Keown Who is best equipped to drive lasting change for people facing challenging circumstances? Our latest guest on Future N…

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276. Why You’re Not Getting 3-5 Inquiries Per Day (and How to Fix It) 10:46

3M ago10:46

10:46

Wedding pros, if you're not getting 3-5 inquiries a day, your content might be the problem. You're showing up, but are you making it easy for couples to say yes? In this episode, I break down the three shifts you need to make to turn your social media into a lead-generating machine—without the guesswork. Hit play now and start seeing those DMs and …

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275. The Big Reveal: Why We Rebranded and What It Means for Wedding Pros 16:33

3M ago16:33

16:33

Hey there, CEO! If you’ve been following me for a while, you may have noticed a shift. A new name. A fresh look. A bigger vision. Yes, we’ve officially rebranded from BrandeeGaar.com to WeddingProCEO.com, and I couldn’t be more excited to pull back the curtain and tell you exactly why we made this change and what it means for YOU. =================…

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Mutual Aid Lessons from East Boston 1:17:46

4M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

This is a special bonus episode of the Cities@Tufts podcast! Last fall, Tufts University Distinguished Senior Lecturer of Urban Environmental Policy and Planning, Penn Loh, hosted a discussion following the release of a new report, Mutual Aid Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Strengthening Civic Infrastructure in East Boston through Community Car…

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Moniker Group: Ryan Sisson - The 3 Key Ingredients of an Authentic Community 30:45

4M ago30:45

30:45

“For me, that's really where you get the highest ROI. Just to hear from a person: this matters.” - Ryan Sisson When’s the last time you thought to yourself, “Wow, this is real community”? That magical, visceral feeling of true human connection? It’s rare—feels like lightning in a bottle. Many nonprofit leaders have tried to capture it within the co…

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274. How a Viral Nightmare Turned Into 120 Clients in 7 Days 46:39

4M ago46:39

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Imagine scrolling TikTok late at night only to see your business making headlines—for all the wrong reasons. For Kandra Jones, owner of Twirly Shears, this nightmare became her reality when a bride posted a TikTok video washing off her bridal makeup just 20 minutes before walking down the aisle. In this episode we are unpacking the incredible lesso…

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273. Meet the Woman Who's Flipping the Wedding Floral Industry on Its Head 45:53

4M ago45:53

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Struggling to manage smaller floral orders or turning away leads that don’t meet your minimums? In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Hardesty, founder of Poppy, to uncover how she’s streamlining the floral process and helping florists earn more without the heavy admin work. Plus, we dive into how planners and other wedding pros can refer Poppy …

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272. 2025 Wedding Industry Predictions 24:55

4M ago24:55

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Gen Z is officially here—and they’re reshaping the wedding industry! Based on insights from The Knot Worldwide 2025 Trends Report, in this episode, we will break down Gen Z’s 2025 Wedding Industry Predictions and the Top Trends Wedding Pros Need to Know. If you want to stay competitive and connect with this next wave of couples, you'll love this ep…

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era92: Emmanuel Trinity - Creating Lasting Change by Untapping the Brilliance in Every Person 21:18

5M ago21:18

21:18

“[She] asked me, ‘What's one thing we can give you so you never go back on the streets?’ And I told them, ‘If you give me a computer, I would never go back on the streets. And they did. And that gadget captured me from what the streets were offering and I teleported into a new world of possibilities.’” - Emmanuel Trinity How do you create generatio…

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Decolonizing Climate and Energy Policy with Noel Healy 54:11

5M ago54:11

54:11

Addressing the climate crisis requires more than incremental reforms; it necessitates a transformative approach that dismantles deep-seated inequalities and confronts the historical injustices embedded in global structures. Achieving global climate justice hinges on decolonizing fossil fuel politics and dismantling obstructionist forces at both nat…

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271. This Mindset Will Make or Break Your Business {Founder vs CEO} 9:27

5M ago9:27

9:27

Are you stuck in the founder mindset—doing it all, wearing every hat, and feeling overwhelmed? It’s time to step into your role as CEO and build systems that let your business thrive without you being the bottleneck. In this episode, we will break down the key shifts to move from founder to CEO so you can scale beyond burnout and build the business…

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Mobilizing Food Vending with Ginette Wessel 55:32

5M ago55:32

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Throughout US history, street food vending has rarely been considered an improvement to modern society or its capitalist economy. However, beginning in 2008, a new generation of mobile vendors serving high-quality, inventive foods became popular among affluent populations. Ginette Wessel’s new book, Mobilizing Food Vending: Gourmet Food Trucks in t…

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270. The Secret Strategy to Fill Your Calendar FULL in 2025 24:21

5M ago24:21

24:21

What if you could add $70,000 to your business without taking on more weddings or sacrificing your weekends? Sounds impossible, right? Think again! In this episode, we uncover the secrets to breaking into the corporate events world—where clients are less emotional, budgets are bigger, and weekdays can turn into money-making opportunities. Hear real…

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Ambition Angels: Remi Sobomehin - Using Innovation to Power Progress Toward Your Mission 27:13

5M ago27:13

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“I really think that we all have something we want to produce and give to the world, and that should be our ambition. And people are going to love you for what you give to the world. They're going to love you for your ambition.” - Remi Sobomehin What’s the best way to make progress toward your mission? It’s a question many nonprofit leaders wrestle…

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269. If I Were to Start a Wedding Business in 2025, Here's What I'd Do. 18:44

5M ago18:44

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Starting a wedding business in today’s market requires a fresh perspective and bold strategies! In this episode, I share the ultimate blueprint to launch your dream business—from positioning yourself as an expert, to building strategic relationships, and pricing for profit. Whether you’re just starting or need a reboot, these actionable steps will …

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268. Why Price Transparency Will Make You MORE Money in Your Wedding Business 15:36

6M ago15:36

15:36

Feeling overwhelmed about putting your pricing on your website? In this episode, I share why price transparency is no longer optional in today’s market. Learn how showcasing your value upfront builds trust, qualifies leads, and boosts sales—all while saving you time and frustration. ========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE: https://…

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CORE: Ann Lee - Growing Impact Through Shoulder-to-Shoulder Leadership 38:44

6M ago38:44

38:44

Running a nonprofit can be hard. You’re leading a dedicated crew into the heart of challenging crises. But if you’re like most nonprofit leaders, no one trained you on how to set healthy boundaries, offer emotional support, or ensure your team’s time and talents aren’t undervalued. Juggling all of this while also striving to make a positive impact …

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267. What Does It {actually} Mean to Be the CEO? 55:03

6M ago55:03

55:03

In this episode, I’m turning the tables and letting you in on an exclusive conversation where Amanda Figueredo, one of my Inner Circle students and owner of Day of Diva, interviews me about my journey from wedding planner to CEO. Amanda and I dig deep into the hard truths and strategic steps it took for me to step away from day-to-day operations, b…

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Reimagining Urban Planning with Jose Richard Aviles 54:46

6M ago54:46

54:46

Reimagining Urban Planning is a talk based on the monthly webinar series of the same name hosted by the Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley. This talk openly critiques the ways in which Urban Planners have been trained and the impacts it has had in the ways Planners approach the Land, and the People that inhabit the land. This talk will…

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266. Why Your Consults Aren't Converting (and what to do instead) 15:19

6M ago15:19

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Ever feel like you’re doing everything right in consultations, but clients still aren’t saying "yes"? I get it, and in this episode, I’m revealing a few unexpected tweaks that could be the difference between a missed opportunity and a booked client. If you’re tired of watching potential clients walk away, this episode is your answer. ==============…

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265. The Perfect Sales Funnel Explained 22:11

6M ago22:11

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In this episode, we tackle the biggest pain point wedding pros face—losing leads—and share the step-by-step framework for creating a sales funnel that converts effortlessly. From building awareness to closing the sale with confidence, we cover practical strategies that help you book your IDEAL CLIENTS without the overwhelm. ========================…

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Urban Environmental Marronage: Connecting Black Ecologies with Charisma Acey 50:55

6M ago50:55

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Urban Environmental Marronage: Connecting Black Ecologies from Coastal Nigeria to the American South explores how marginalized communities in coastal Nigeria and the American South draw upon historical practices of marronage to create autonomous spaces and combat environmental degradation within cities. Marronage refers to the practices of enslaved…

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The Generosity Playbook: Gabe Cooper - How to help your donors get their hearts all in 42:20

7M ago42:20

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“As an employee of a nonprofit, you're maybe blessed to get paid for the work you do every day, but it doesn't mean you care about it any more or less than the people that are giving you money. And so, by drawing them in, you build an army of committed advocates and activists for your cause. You're having an impact on the hearts of your donors by d…

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264. Do Paid Ads Work for Wedding Planners? 40:45

7M ago40:45

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In this episode, we kick off an exciting six-month journey exploring the impact of paid advertising for wedding pros with Whitney and Daniela from Wedding Industry Ads. We're pulling back the curtain on our own ad campaigns, sharing valuable insights and practical steps we've taken so far, including the initial setup and early data from our Meta an…

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Hacking the Archive: The Quest for More Just Urban Futures with Karilyn Crockett 53:11

7M ago53:11

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Hacking the Archive: The Quest for More Just Urban Futures with Karilyn Crockett explores a Boston-based project that gamifies collective memory-driven social research and local knowledge sharing to anchor the intergenerational creation of future urban plans. Hacking the Archive (HTA) is a coalition of two dozen civic, faith-based and archival inst…

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263. Why Missing My Q3 Goals Was the Best Thing for My Business (and How You Can Crush Q4) 30:15

7M ago30:15

30:15

Ever felt like a failure for missing your goals? I’ve been there! In this week’s episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast, I’m getting real about how missing my Q3 goals was actually the best thing that could have happened for my business. I’ll break down why it forced me to reflect, reset, and ultimately set up my company for a game-changing Q4—and …

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262. 3 Strategies to Book More Clients this Engagement Season 12:20

7M ago12:20

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Are you ready to break free from the cycle of endless consultations that lead nowhere? In this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast, you'll uncover the top three reasons why you're not converting your warm leads into paying clients and provide actionable solutions to fix them. From escaping the dreaded pricing "black hole," to refining your sales…

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Urban Mobility for Human Autonomy with Peter Norton 54:07

7M ago54:07

54:07

Measured by distance and speed, today North Americans move more than ever. Movement, however, is but a means to an end; more movement is not in itself beneficial. Movement is a cost of meeting daily needs, and provided these needs are met, less movement is generally advantageous. Nevertheless, since the 1930s traffic engineers have pursued movement…

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261. Our Wedding Business Failed for 10 Years Until I Learned This One Thing 23:40

7M ago23:40

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Discover the pivotal moment that changed everything in my wedding business and the lessons learned from a decade of doing it all wrong. Tune in to hear how I went from overworked and underpaid to 7 figures and weekends with my family and how you can do it in your own business journey too. ========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE: ht…

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