Real wedding vendors share their tips and tricks for surviving and thriving in this one of a kind industry. Hosted by Megan... 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
We all have some opinions about the wedding industry that might be considered unpopular. But as I say in the... 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
The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back,... more
You may have heard of Timeline Genius, the platform that creates beautiful, detailed wedding day timelines, saving you hours in... 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
Hi (First Name), Welcome to the (insert podcast here) Podcast! Are you wondering how to personalize some of your automated... more
In some exciting news, after 12 years of running A Southern Soiree Wedding and Event Planning, Megan has passed the... more
Let’s think about the couples who fill out an inquiry form. They’re interested in the specifics of your services and... more
What are some ways to effectively work with an intern (and not just give them busy work)? Megan and... more
The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back,... more
Emma and Molly Gillikin have taken over the podcast to wish all the moms (especially Megan) Happy Mother's Day!
When you’re running a business, it can feel pretty overwhelming - like you need to do all the things... more
Let's face it, this is one of the busiest seasons of your career. It feels like you don't have... more
Let’s talk about your brand. Does it reflect who you are as a person and as a company - and... more
It’s been 4 years since Weddings for Real came to be. Over the last 4 years we’ve evolved and grown... more
In this solo episode, Megan Gillikin answers 5 questions from the Weddings for Real Facebook Group, including how to hire... more
On last week’s episode, Ashley Ebert gave us the inside scoop on WHY we need to build a team, even... more
When you think about building a team around you, what comes to mind? Is it that your company will be... more
As a wedding planner, I’ve found that our jobs are 30% logistics, 30% vision and decor, and about 40% therapy.... more
The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the... more