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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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