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Andy Kushner offers an inside look behind-the-scenes of the wedding and event world for both industry experts and bridal couples by featuring in-depth and transformative conversations with event industry icons. The Wedding Biz is also the only global platform of its kind to serve the business development needs of wedding and events professionals. As the host, Andy interviews the most prolific thought leaders and talent, taking you behind the curtain and revealing their personality, character ...
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Andy really hopes that you will join him for this episode of The Wedding Biz as he welcomes back to the show Bryan Rafanelli of Rafanelli Events! ​​Bryan is a renowned designer and planner and is the founder and chief creative officer of Rafanelli Events, and he has been behind some of the most high-profile events in recent history, including Chels…
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Frequent guest of the show David Stark returns for this episode of The Wedding Biz! David is a renowned event designer and planner with over 25 years of experience in the industry, and as the founder and chief creative officer of David Stark Design and Production, his impressive client list includes celebrities such as Glenn Close and Brad Pitt, SN…
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Longtime listeners of the podcast will likely be familiar with today’s guest as she has been on the show several times already! Join Andy as he welcomes back Meghan Ely, the owner of OFD Consulting! Meghan is a longtime industry speaker and writer and is a wedding pro educator with regular contributions to Wedding Planner Magazine, The Knot, Weddin…
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Friend, if you’ve been struggling to get more inquiries in your inbox, today’s episode is exactly what you need. In this episode, Sam Jacobson shares key strategies to help you attract more inquiries and turn potential clients into bookings. You'll get valuable insights on how to improve your messaging and approach to draw in more couples. If you’r…
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In this episode, Andrea Eppolito tackles the delicate issue of dealing with difficult vendors in the wedding industry. Learn how to handle a vendor who brings negative energy to your planning process, why retaining the right to hire and fire partners is essential, and how to protect your client's experience above all else. Andrea shares her philoso…
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Andy is so thrilled to be welcoming his business partner, Robert Sherman, back to the show! Robert is Andy’s business partner at Kushner Entertainment and is also the owner of Washington Talent, a legendary entertainment company established over 55 years ago. Together, Andy and Robert tackle the topic of employee retention, discussing how to keep e…
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In this episode, Andrea Eppolito shares her expert advice for aspiring designers aiming to break into the luxury market. Discover how to hone your design sensibilities, immerse yourself in the world of luxury, and develop a refined eye for aesthetics. Learn the importance of craftsmanship, personal taste, and storytelling in creating extraordinary,…
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ASK ANDREA: I have a Tik Tok, Facebook and Instagram. I’ve decided that I want to focus on Floral and Event Design but I’m not sure what to post on these platforms. I am two years in for my business. I took the first year to learn everything about the industry and this year I am tackling how to position my business. Can you help me on what to post …
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If you have been a longtime listener of the podcast, then today’s voice may sound familiar to you as it is her third appearance on the show! Andy is so thrilled to welcome back Tara Guerard, owner and creative director of Tara Guerard Soirée headquartered out of Charleston, South Carolina (and with an additional office in New York City). Tara is re…
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In this episode, Andrea Eppolito shares her experience of being asked to obtain OSHA 30 certification by a high-end venue, something she had never encountered in her 30 years as a wedding planner in Las Vegas. Discover why she chose to embrace this unexpected requirement as an opportunity for growth, what OSHA 30 certification entails, and how it u…
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Why do weddings cost so much? Explore how inflation and rising costs are impacting the luxury wedding industry in this post-COVID era. Discover insights on navigating budget challenges, prioritizing key elements, and ensuring that your dream wedding remains an extraordinary experience despite economic shifts. Perfect for couples and industry profes…
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Andy is thrilled to once again be sitting down with Andrea Eppolito, a renowned luxury wedding planner and author of AI for Wedding Professionals. Andrea shares her initial hesitation toward AI and recounts how she dedicated daily time to understand and leverage this technology, highlighting its comparison to the invention of the internet in terms …
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Join Andy as he revisits his September 2021 interview with Colin Cowie this week! Having had celebrity clients such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Kim Kardashian, Lil Wayne, Nicole Kidman, and Demi Moore, this episode’s returning guest has enjoyed quite the career so far. Colin Cowie has also had many corporate clients such as Dom…
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Friend, for the past couple of years, I have been doing website reviews and content feedback (on my Patreon), and I keep seeing the same mistakes made over and over again. I want to be clear and say that done is better than perfect, so if you’re doing your best to publish a blog post, you go! But hopefully, this list episode can give you some insig…
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In this truly enriching episode, join Andy as he connects with Liene Stevens, the acclaimed author, behavioral psychologist, and CEO of Think Splendid! Liene brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive experience in the global wedding market, having collaborated with clients across 97 countries and revolutionized operations for numerous luxury …
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Friend, welcome to another chat! Today I want you to meet Andrea Eppolito, a fabulous luxury event planner based in Vegas who works with clients all over the world. In today’s episode, we’re chatting about personal branding and how to incorporate your business with who you are and the things you enjoy and love. Andrea is the author of four books, i…
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Friend, welcome back to the podcast! I wanted to break the radio silence with a topic that I love and that I keep seeing many questions about on Threads. Since I love Pinterest so much, I wanted to answer your questions about this platform. In this episode, I cover what Pinterest is, what you should expect from it, the client’s journey, and a bit m…
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Listen in to this revisit as Andy chats with two guests, both of whom have been featured on the podcast multiple times in the past. Laurie Arons is a planner and designer of Laurie Arons Special Events and has been featured in numerous magazine publications and has been listed in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Martha Stewart Weddings as one of the top…
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Join Andy this week as he sits down with Susan Lacz, the CEO of Ridgewells Catering. With a career spanning over three decades, Susan has been a pivotal force in the catering and events industry, steering Ridgewells Catering through significant transformations and challenges. Listen in as Susan shares her inspiring journey, starting with her early …
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Creative partners are always asking what they can do to catch the eye of a wedding planner, but few focus on the things they do that create friction. In this episode we will discuss the 10 things vendors do that wedding planners absolutely hate! MY SERVICES Luxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.com Wedding Business Consulting: https:/…
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Andy welcomes Kerry Bracken and Jennifer Rocher of Lavender & Rose this week! Lavender & Rose is an exclusive event planning company based in the enchanting French Riviera. Join Andy as he explores their captivating journey and how they have crafted bespoke weddings in the stunning locales of Southern France and Paris! Listen as Jennifer and Kerry …
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In this episode of Andrea Eppolito's Wedding Business Coaching podcast, we dive into the nuanced difference between being popular and being the best in the wedding planning industry. Join Andrea as she explores what it means to achieve mastery and excellence versus gaining widespread visibility and influence. Learn how the best wedding planners pri…
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Andy is so honored to bring Tori Williams of Tori Williams Events onto the show today! Tori is a world renowned luxury event curator who has showcased her work on major television networks such as Lifetime, Bravo, and The Food Network, and she is even the star of the VH1 original series My Celebrity Dream Wedding! She joins Andy today to discuss ev…
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Today, we tackle a common challenge faced by many emerging wedding planners: How to close sales when competing against much more established planners. Andrea shares proven strategies for winning over ideal clients even without an extensive portfolio. Discover the power of storytelling, leveraging unique value propositions, building a strong online …
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Tune in to this episode of the podcast as Andy talks with Christina Matteucci, executive director of David Beahm Experiences! Christina has actually been on the podcast before in episodes 188, 307, 346, and 214, and she joins Andy in this episode to discuss how everything that we do in business has an element of performance involved and how we can …
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Join Andy in welcoming Kathleen Deery, the creative force behind Kathleen Deery Design and the Chief Creative Officer of Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events, to The Wedding Biz! With a childhood steeped in floral admiration, Kathleen recounts her journey from a small town in New Jersey to the bustling design studios of San Francisco. She shares insi…
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Andy is so pleased to be bringing Jacin Fitzgerald of Jacin Fitzgerald Events onto The Wedding Biz this week! Join Andy as he and Jacin discuss the world of event planning and hospitality, with Jacin sharing her journey from working in corporate events to launching her own business in 2009. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, Jacin developed a…
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Friend, meet Tae a wedding photographer based in LA and also the founder of Be Here Project an educational platform for creatives ( all content in Spanish). Tae is great at numbers (not a surprise as he has a bachelor's in economics) so in today’s episode, we’re chatting about numbers and Tae guides us on the best way to set our prices to succeed. …
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Andy is so happy to welcome Akeshi Akinseye to The Wedding Biz this week! Akeshi is a luxury wedding planner and designer based in Chicago. Running Kesh Events, Akeshi specializes in creating extraordinary celebrations all around the world. She is not only a luxury wedding planner and event designer but also an international speaker, author, and bu…
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Friend, I have been talking a lot about SEO, and the reason why is because it’s a strategy that works! Does it take time? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely, yes! Meet Kari Bjorn, an Icelandic wedding and elopement photographer currently based in Connecticut. Karry is passionate about small business marketing and SEO — and is currently offering mentor…
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"Bridging the Gap: Transitioning from Social to Corporate Events," is tailored for wedding planners and social event coordinators looking to expand their portfolios into the corporate world. In this episode, Andrea shares her expert insights on adapting the skills honed in the wedding industry to meet the specific needs of corporate clients. Listen…
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Andy dives into an enriching conversation this week with Anna Roussos, a prominent wedding photographer renowned across Europe. Anna shares her journey from a TV director to a distinguished wedding photographer, unveiling the pivotal moments that shaped her career. Discover how Anna's childhood fascination with romance and artistry steered her towa…
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This podcast episode delves into a rarely discussed but crucial aspect of the wedding industry: handling potential leads that suddenly ghost professionals after initial inquiries or consultations. As a wedding planner, I dedicate a tremendous amount of time to my clients and potential clients. From our initial discovery call to the development of b…
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Returning to the podcast this week is none other than Jennifer Stein, editor-in-chief, publisher, and co-owner of Destination I Do Magazine, a magazine that can be found online and on newsstands. Jennifer joins Andy today to explore the journey of building a renowned brand in the destination wedding industry, sharing how she and her business partne…
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It’s not a secret that the first quarter of 2024 has been a bit slower than previous years, and if you don’t have data from your own business to compare, this could be very scary. However, this is the name of the game; some years will be better than others, and the goal is to keep momentum, even when it's harder to do so. So in today’s episode, I’m…
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Andy is happy to welcome Fallon Carter to the show this week! Fallon is a renowned founder and creative director of Fallon Carter Events, and she is acclaimed for her fusion of southern hospitality with international luxury in event planning. Listen in as she shares insights into her childhood inclinations towards hosting and entertaining, tracing …
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Friend, today’s episode is an interview I did with my fellow podcaster Bobbie Barbarich. Her show, The Tilt and Shift Podcast, features some amazing and deep conversations with talented photographers, so I recommend you subscribe to her feed. In this episode, Bobbie and I chatted about some recent changes I made to my business and the mindset work …
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“I resonate with the client that wants to make you a part of their family throughout the wedding weekend.” Listen as Andy and his guest Caleb Jordan Lee discuss Caleb’s early passion for travel and filmmaking, Caleb starting his LLC at sixteen and why he decided to film weddings, plus much more on this episode of The Wedding Biz. Caleb is a brillia…
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Andy is thrilled this week to take listeners on a journey through the inspiring world of makeup artistry with sought-after makeup artist and educator, Kellsie Bain! Join Andy and Kellsie as they dive into Kellsie's upbringing in Sydney, Australia, where she draws inspiration from the strong, hardworking women in her family. From her corporate begin…
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Friends, today we have a question from Rachel Mann Photography (I host Q&A’s on my Instagram Channel) and she asked: “Best way to attract your ideal client as a family?” Well, over a decade ago, I was solely a family photographer when I had just started my photography business. At that time, we didn’t have Instagram (CALM DOWN, YOUNG PEOPLE!!!), so…
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Join Andy for this episode of The Wedding Biz as returning guest Simon T. Bailey sits down with him to talk about his latest book, Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself into a Thriving Future! Simon shares insights on bouncing back better, the metaphor of surfing as a universal concept for resilience, and the significance of intentional actions an…
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Mistakes Happen. To err is human, but in the high-stakes world of luxury wedding planning a mistake can derail an entire experience. We have all made mistakes. What sets the good apart from the great is how we learn from them. MY SERVICES Luxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.com Wedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito…
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Join Andy as he welcomes Alex Le Roux, the CEO and founder of ALR Music based in London, back to the show! ALR Music specializes in providing entertainment for luxury events worldwide, boasting an impressive clientele, including Idris Elba, members of the Royal Family, the Beckham-Peltz’s and events for high-profile brands like Google, Jo Malone, a…
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Friend, if you've been a photographer for over 15 years, you've likely heard the name Jon Canlas at least once. If you shoot film, you've definitely heard his name at least twice ;) I've been a fan of his work since the early stages of my career, and I'm thrilled I had the opportunity to have this chat at this stage of my business! A conversation t…
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“Before I know what flowers I’m going to use, I need to know what backdrop I’m going to create to show off those flowers.” Listen as Andy and his guest Lewis Miller discuss how Lewis came to be in New York City, his process with clients, how he gets inspired for his designs, how he has been able to maneuver through the pandemic, and so much more on…
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Andy really hopes that you will embark on a journey through the vibrant world of public speaking with returning guest Christina Matteucci, also known as Teucci Mama. In this lively conversation, Christina, the executive director of David Beahm Experiences, draws on her two decades of global event execution experience. With a theatrical background f…
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Today’s episode is a bit different, as I've invited a previous client of mine to share her experience booking a photographer for her engagement session. I photographed Dilihana and her fiance, David, in December, a few months after her initial inquiry. The reason I wanted to hear her point of view was that after presenting my pricing, she politely …
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Andy hopes that you will join him for this captivating conversation with two prominent lighting designers, Ray Thompson and Jackson Flagg of Images by Lighting in Los Angeles. Images by Lighting boasts an extensive portfolio, having worked on high-profile events with major film studios, award shows, and renowned musical artists. Ray, who Andy has h…
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Are you stuck in the rut of being "just"....Just a wedding planner. Just a photographer. Just a florist. There are five things you can do to move beyond your core competency and grow your business. Identify Your Transferable Skills. Educate Yourself Continuously. Network Strategically. Start Small, Think Big. Embrace Failure as a Learning Tool. MY …
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I published this episode 2 years ago and since we are talking a lot about websites, I'm going to share this with all of you! I hope in 2024 you focus on your site as a major component of your marketing strategy! Enjoy this episode! -- ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS? Join me on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Purchase The …
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