Recently one of small-group coaching students said to me, "Megan, when I think about you and other educators, it's like... more

I’ve heard this question from a lot of you out there listening and engaging with us on social media, and... more

Have I ever told you about the required public speaking class I put off until my last semester of undergrad?... more

You're in a high-stress industry, your weekends are gold, and nobody's got time for filler content or fluff. That's why... more

The Messy Middle - it's one of those business owner struggles that we all go through. And over the years,... more

Have you ever wondered what makes a truly unforgettable experience stand out from the usual client interactions that often end... more

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back,... more

Over the last five years, I've spent countless episodes diving into the behind the scenes of working in the wedding... more

Today's episode focuses on our life partners. That’s right, we went there, with psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleigh,... more

In the last episode, I spoke with Carissa Kruse, and we shared our stories of being recently diagnosed with ADHD,... more

Earlier last year, my life changed when I was officially diagnosed with ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I always felt... more

Today we're navigating a topic that can cause quite a few of us to squirm: our relationship with money. But... more

Today and for all of July, we’re going to do something a little different here. Instead of Weddings for Real,... more

Three of my favorite episodes - and our most popular - are the ones where we had a chance to... more

We are all juggling a lot of things and wearing quite a few hats in our day-to-day lives. If you... more

Our guest today is an absolute legend in the wedding industry, the one and only Lynn Easton. Her resume alone... more

I've heard you loud and clear - you're overwhelmed by all the wedding pro educators out there, and you're not... more

It's time to talk about content strategy, which I know can feel super overwhelming. You feel the pressure to create... more

If you’ve been in the wedding industry for really any length of time, you’ve probably had a nightmare client or... more

It's Terrica. It's wedding industry hot takes part 2. No need to say more.Part 1Terrica's $9/mo Wedding Pro Workshop---Today's episode... more

It's Terrica. It's wedding industry hot takes. No need to say more.---Today's episode is brought to you by The Planner's... more

Today we bring back Jason Gillikin, my partner of 13 years and fellow entrepreneur. Life gets pretty hectic when you're... more

How can we guide our potential clients to take that next step?  Maybe they see our Instagram post or TikTok... more

One of the most challenging questions I get asked in my coaching conversations is, “When do I know when it’s... more

If I was on stage at Wedding MBA in front of hundreds of your peers, and I chose your website... more

Today we're celebrating five years of the podcast (!), so it's time for a fun and reflective episode on five... more

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back,... more

The Planner's Vault doors are open! Come join us!----Recently I was a guest on The Women’s Social Club Podcast, a... more

When analyzing your own website, you want to ask yourself: Does it pass the caveman test where the user knows in... more

On episode 211, we interviewed couples to find out what they REALLY are looking for in the vendor vetting process.... more

I say this with love...--------Episodes Referenced:168: How to get on a wedding venue's preferred list, with Shannon Tarrant175: 9 tips... more

Today we’re talking about Engage, the luxury wedding business summit that happens twice a year in breathtaking locations around the... more

What happens when couples inquire (we get the inquiries!), but we’re not booking as many weddings as we want?  Or... more

A couple weeks ago, we went to The Merrimon Wynne Winter Wedding Showcase. The Merrimon Wynne is a historic home... more

As much as we all love the events industry, one major challenge is that we’re service based. We need to... more

TikTok is a platform I have not invested my time in outside creating my profile because it’s yet another app... more

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back,... more

Many of you are running your own business, and that’s something you should be extremely proud of. It takes a... more

Megan and Jason Gillikin talk about their wins for 2022, their failures, word-of-the-year, and goals for 2023. Tune in... more

Today we're sharing an episode that Megan guested on - Entrepreneur Money Stories, hosted by Kickstart Accounting CEO Danielle Hayden.... more

Today we're sharing an episode that Megan guested on - Wedding Industry Insider, hosted by Eddie Babbage, CEO of Timeline... more

As we get further in our careers and lives, we all encounter a space where transformation is necessary to find... more

I've heard you loud and clear - you're overwhelmed by all the wedding pro educators out there, and you're not... more

Let me ask you a couple tough questions - What is your innate brand advantage over your competition? Are... more

Last week, we were at Wedding MBA in Las Vegas, and it was memorable to say the least - and... more

Starting a small business is not for the faint of heart. There’s fear that you’re not the right person to... more

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back,... more

Ever since I got into podcasts (and believe it or not, it actually took me a while), I’ve been focused... more

One of the reasons we started the Weddings For Real podcast and then formed The Planner’s Vault is because we... more

A couple weeks ago, I asked you the listeners for any questions you've been wanting to ask, and I received... more

As we gain experience and raise our prices, we start to get into the luxury market. It’s something many of... more

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back,... more

If you’re looking to grow your business, a hard realization is that you can only go so far if you... more

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back,... more

You probably use Canva almost every day, but if you're just using it to create social media graphics, you're barely... more

According to the WeddingWire Newlywed Report, the most common sentiments couples feel when planning their wedding right now are stress,... more

When you feel your phone buzzing, and you look down to see your client's name, what do you think? ... more

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back,... more

Do you have money mindset blocks that are preventing your business from growing and preventing you from leading your best... more

What makes an amazing wedding experience for our clients and their guests? Is it the design elements that make... more