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Weddings for Real
Weddings for Real
Megan Gillikin

Real wedding vendors share their tips and tricks for surviving and thriving in this one of a kind industry. Hosted by The... more

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244. BTS of My Industry Educators' Retreat #YachtForReal

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

20 Sep 2023 · 46 minutes
243. How this photographer made $9M in digital downloads

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

13 Sep 2023 · 56 minutes
242. Stepping into Education in the Wedding Industry, with Laylee Emadi

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

06 Sep 2023 · 36 minutes
241. Double Your Revenue, Not Your Work: A Guide to Affiliate Income, with Kendra Swalls

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

30 Aug 2023 · 51 minutes
240. Legit Strategies for Marketing in the Messy Middle, with Tayler Cusick-Hollman

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

23 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
239. Use This Strategy to Stand Out in a Crowded Wedding Industry: Insights with Emily Coyne

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

16 Aug 2023 · 57 minutes
238. Unraveling, with Natalie Franke

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

09 Aug 2023 · 49 minutes
237. The Life for Real Rollercoaster Ride with Megan and Jason

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

02 Aug 2023 · 44 minutes
236. Life for Real: Miscommunications, Mental Load, and Meltdown Moments, with Couples Therapist Dr. Tracy D

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

26 Jul 2023 · 57 minutes
235. Life for Real: ADHD and Entrepreneurship, with Dr. Amy Teumer (part 2)

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

20 Jul 2023 · 36 minutes
234. Life for Real: ADHD and Entrepreneurship, with Carissa Kruse and Dr. Amy Teumer

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

19 Jul 2023 · 45 minutes
233. Life for Real: Are you a Saver, Spender, Avoider, or Money Martyr?

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

12 Jul 2023 · 57 minutes
232. Life For Real Series: Adding Resiliency to Your Emotional Toolbelt with Hannah Abad

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

05 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
231. The Yays and Nays of Building Your Brand, with Emily Foster

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

28 Jun 2023 · 39 minutes
230. Navigating Dual Careers: A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur on Balancing Day Jobs and Dreams

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

21 Jun 2023 · 44 minutes
229. Lynn Easton shares her secrets for ultra-luxury weddings

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

14 Jun 2023 · 41 minutes
Encore: Navigating Education Overwhelm for Wedding Pros

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

07 Jun 2023 · 19 minutes
227. Tackling Content Overwhelm Using AI, with Davey Jones

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

31 May 2023 · 44 minutes
226. Is it you or is it them? How to know when to fire “THAT” client

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

24 May 2023 · 48 minutes
225. Wedding Industry Hot Takes with Terrica (Part 2)

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

17 May 2023 · 37 minutes
224. Wedding Industry Hot Takes with Terrica (Part 1)

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

10 May 2023 · 31 minutes
223. Lessons Learned from Marriage and Entrepreneurship

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

03 May 2023 · 39 minutes
222. From Clicks to Customers: Writing Copy that Converts, with Lucy Bedewi

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

26 Apr 2023 · 34 minutes
221. The Right Time to Add to Your Sales Team, with Kelly Ann Peck

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

19 Apr 2023 · 30 minutes
220. 4 Steps for Having a Brand that Books, with Amanda Shuman

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

12 Apr 2023 · 42 minutes
219. 5 Truths Every Business Owner Needs to Hear

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

05 Apr 2023 · 39 minutes
218. Unraveling, with Neillie Butler

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

29 Mar 2023 · 43 minutes
217. Leaning into Community to Grow Your Business: Megan on The Women's Social Club Podcast

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

22 Mar 2023 · 36 minutes
216. How to Showcase Your Genius Without Bragging: Copy Tips from Nadine Nethery

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

08 Mar 2023 · 32 minutes
215. How Wedding Pros Can Get More Reviews, with Desiree Dent

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

01 Mar 2023 · 46 minutes
214. 4 Relationship-Sabotaging Strategies to Avoid as A Wedding Pro (Megan Gillikin Solo)

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

22 Feb 2023 · 8 minutes
213. BTS Planning the Engage Summit, with Tara Fay

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

15 Feb 2023 · 34 minutes
212. 4 Sales Mistakes Wedding Pros Make, with Sam Jacobson

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

08 Feb 2023 · 36 minutes
211. Live Interviews: Inside the (Buying) Mind of Engaged Couples

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

01 Feb 2023 · 43 minutes
210. Money While You Sleep (even in the events industry), with Kawania Wooten

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

25 Jan 2023 · 43 minutes
209. TikTok Ads - An Intimidating but Untapped Market for Wedding Pros, with Mark Chapman

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

18 Jan 2023 · 31 minutes
208: Unraveling, with Brian Green

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

11 Jan 2023 · 49 minutes
207: Stepping into CEO Mode in 2023, with Tara Melvin

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

04 Jan 2023 · 34 minutes
206: 2022 Wins, Failures, and Goal-Setting: Megan and Jason's End-of-Year Reflection

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

28 Dec 2022 · 52 minutes
BONUS: Entrepreneur Money Stories - Creating an Exit Plan for Selling Your Business

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

21 Dec 2022 · 52 minutes
BONUS: Wedding Industry Insider - Stick Your Foot in the Door Before it Shuts, with Megan Gillikin

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

14 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
BONUS: Megan's Unraveling on the Women on Work Podcast

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

07 Dec 2022 · 34 minutes
202: Navigating Education Overwhelm for Wedding Pros

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

30 Nov 2022 · 18 minutes
201: The Secret Language of Brand Archetypes to Attract Your Ideal Clients, with Kaye Putnam

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

23 Nov 2022 · 29 minutes
200: Wedding MBA Recap + Craziest Wedding Stories on Episode 200!

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

16 Nov 2022 · 34 minutes
199: Fear, Fundraising, and Finding a Niche: The Merri Story, with CEO Randi Bushell

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

02 Nov 2022 · 38 minutes
197: Unraveling, with Sandra Cassios

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

19 Oct 2022 · 34 minutes
196: Stop settling for less and get to the life you want, with Tony Chatman

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

12 Oct 2022 · 38 minutes
195: Business Therapy and Mindset Transformations for Wedding CEOs, with Kelly Ruta

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

05 Oct 2022 · 57 minutes
194: Ask Me Anything (About Burnout, Selling My Business, New Market, and More)

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

28 Sep 2022 · 24 minutes
191: Is Luxury Stealing Your Joy? with Laura Ritchie of Grit & Grace

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

07 Sep 2022 · 45 minutes
190: Unraveling, with Slice Pie's Kristen Mullins

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

31 Aug 2022 · 42 minutes
189: Rainmakers, Dream Teams, and How They Make You More Money, with Veronica Romney

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

24 Aug 2022 · 33 minutes
188: Unraveling, with Ashlyn Carter

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

10 Aug 2022 · 40 minutes
187: Conquer Your Hot Mess Canva Account, with Brenda Cadman

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

03 Aug 2022 · 34 minutes
186: How to use empathy, authority, and authenticity to set yourself apart (Megan Gillikin Solo)

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

27 Jul 2022 · 13 minutes
185: Client conflict resolution tips: Using your influence for good, with Jen Trotter

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

20 Jul 2022 · 40 minutes
184: Unraveling, with Andrea Eppolito

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

13 Jul 2022 · 39 minutes
183: Money Mindset for Wedding Pros, with Denise Duffield-Thomas

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

06 Jul 2022 · 50 minutes
182: How to marry aesthetics and logistics, with Becca Rose Atchison

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

29 Jun 2022 · 41 minutes
181: Personalizing your automated client check-ins to surprise and delight, with Charlotte Isaac

Hi (First Name), Welcome to the (insert podcast here) Podcast! Are you wondering how to personalize some of your automated... more

15 Jun 2022 · 32 minutes
180: Inside Scoop on Selling My Wedding Business + BTS Fun Reflections

In some exciting news, after 12 years of running A Southern Soiree Wedding and Event Planning, Megan has passed the... more

08 Jun 2022 · 39 minutes
179: 5 ways to build connection with new inquiries, with The Big Wedding Planning Podcast's Michelle Martinez

Let’s think about the couples who fill out an inquiry form. They’re interested in the specifics of your services and... more

25 May 2022 · 30 minutes
178: 6 projects for your intern, with Gina Johnston

What are some ways to effectively work with an intern (and not just give them busy work)? Megan and... more

18 May 2022 · 29 minutes
177: Unraveling, with Honeyfund's Sara Margulis

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

11 May 2022 · 41 minutes
Happy Mother's Day! (Emma and Molly unauthorized takeover)

Emma and Molly Gillikin have taken over the podcast to wish all the moms (especially Megan) Happy Mother's Day!

08 May 2022 · 7 minutes
176: Successful wedding pros understand these 6 things, with Brandee Gaar

When you’re running a business, it can feel pretty overwhelming - like you need to do all the things... more

04 May 2022 · 38 minutes
175: 9 tips for being a better wedding pro during busy season (Megan Gillikin solo)

Let's face it, this is one of the busiest seasons of your career. It feels like you don't have... more

20 Apr 2022 · 15 minutes
174: Does your brand need a redesign or refresh? Branding expert Lisa Aihara explains

Let’s talk about your brand. Does it reflect who you are as a person and as a company - and... more

06 Apr 2022 · 32 minutes
173: 10 AHA! Moments from 4 Years of Podcasting

It’s been 4 years since Weddings for Real came to be. Over the last 4 years we’ve evolved and grown... more

30 Mar 2022 · 31 minutes
(Replay) 152: Wedding Planner Series: 5 Tips to Grow Your Business

In this solo episode, Megan Gillikin answers 5 questions from the Weddings for Real Facebook Group, including how to hire... more

23 Mar 2022 · 23 minutes
172: How to create a culture within your wedding business, with Jonathan Aymin

On last week’s episode, Ashley Ebert gave us the inside scoop on WHY we need to build a team, even... more

16 Mar 2022 · 38 minutes
171: 3 Myths of Building a Team, with Ashley Ebert

When you think about building a team around you, what comes to mind? Is it that your company will be... more

09 Mar 2022 · 36 minutes
170: Energy management 101: Serve couples better by taking care of yourself, with Kara Ghassabeh

As a wedding planner, I’ve found that our jobs are 30% logistics, 30% vision and decor, and about 40% therapy.... more

02 Mar 2022 · 36 minutes
169: No excuses, no avoidance: Know your finances, with Danielle Hayden

One of my least favorite topics in the world to talk about is money. Don’t get me wrong, I love... more

23 Feb 2022 · 26 minutes
168: How to get on a wedding venue's preferred list, with Shannon Tarrant

One of the most frequent questions we get in The Planners Vault is, How can I get on the preferred... more

09 Feb 2022 · 42 minutes
167: 5 ways to get more referrals from wedding pros (Megan Gillikin solo)

"Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, 'Make me feel... more

26 Jan 2022 · 17 minutes
166: Professional Etiquette Tips for Wedding Pros, with Lisa Lyons

Lisa Lyons has been in the wedding industry for 19 years, but she has been drawn to etiquette her entire... more

19 Jan 2022 · 33 minutes
165: 5 Hacks to Maximize Your Productivity (Megan Gillikin Solo)

It's time to get serious about your business goals for this year and how you plan to achieve them. I'm... more

12 Jan 2022 · 17 minutes
164: Should wedding vendors require couples to hire a planner? Photographer Jillian Knight does

Back in 2019, photographer Jillian Knight asked me to coffee to talk about an idea she had for her business... more

05 Jan 2022 · 49 minutes
163: Wrapping up 2021, and setting goals for 2022

Megan is joined by her husband Jason Gillikin to discuss their word of the 2021, successes and failures (both personal... more

29 Dec 2021 · 36 minutes
162: Imposter Syndrome in the Wedding Industry (Megan Gillikin Solo Episode)

I'm not good enough. Everything I have is from luck, and when people find out, they'll know I'm a fraud.... more

15 Dec 2021 · 14 minutes
161: Unraveling, with Aleya Harris

Welcome to The Unraveling, where we share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds you back, and the... more

08 Dec 2021 · 35 minutes
(Encore) 140: Daily Routines and Personal Growth for Wedding Pros, with Gurminder Banga

Do you ever find yourself working your butt off, just go go go, working weddings, fixing problems, moving the business... more

01 Dec 2021 · 59 minutes
160: Behind the Scenes at Wedding MBA

This episode is a special behind-the-scenes look at WeddingMBA from its first in person live event since 2019.  Megan spoke... more

23 Nov 2021 · 26 minutes
159: Emotional Marketing, with Renee Sabo

When a couple is considering which vendors to go with, they look at a lot of different factors. Weddings you’ve... more

17 Nov 2021 · 30 minutes
158: Using research to better understand your couples, with Jordan Kentris

Think back to the last 5 weddings you worked. How did they find you?  Did you enjoy working with them?... more

03 Nov 2021 · 38 minutes
157: Unraveling, with Adrienna McDermott

Welcome to The Unraveling, where we share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds you back, and the... more

27 Oct 2021 · 49 minutes
156: The Unraveling Series

Once a month moving forward, we're bringing you a new series - The Unraveling.  These episodes shine a light on... more

20 Oct 2021 · 10 minutes
155: Crushing Content: Wash, Rise, Repeat, with Angela Proffitt

One of the biggest challenges I hear every single week is that there’s not enough time to build content. Or... more

13 Oct 2021 · 47 minutes
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Welcome to The Unraveling, where we share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds you back, and the rebirth of... more