Holding It All Together While Falling Apart
Front and Centered
In this episode of Front and Centered, Kathy Romero shares her deeply personal journey of navigating the hardest year of her life, marked by the loss of her mother. She discusses the importance of resilience, authenticity, and the lessons learned from setbacks. Kathy emphasizes the need for a sustainable business model that supports personal challenges and encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and trust in their own capabilities. The conversation highlights the transformative power of grief and the journey towards thriving after adversity. MAIN TAKEAWAYS Setbacks can lead to...
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How to go from nightmare clients to next level event experiences
Front and Centered
SUMMARY In this episode of Front and Centered, Kathy Romero discusses the challenges of dealing with difficult clients in the event planning industry. She emphasizes the importance of reclaiming one's power, setting boundaries, and transforming nightmare clients into opportunities for growth. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Kathy encourages listeners to recognize their value, establish clear communication, and learn from their experiences with challenging clients. The conversation culminates in a call to action for listeners to implement boundaries and protect their creative...
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HOW TO BUILD CLIENT TRUST THROUGH BUDGET CONVERSATIONS
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In this episode, Kathy Romero discusses the importance of building trust through the budget conversation during the event planning process. She emphasizes the need for planners to be prepared and armed with information when discussing numbers with clients. Kathy shares her strategies for pricing line items properly and breaking down the numbers with confidence. She also highlights the significance of providing clear and concise quotes that break down every single point discussed with clients. Kathy advises planners to be transparent and consistent about their numbers and fees, and to provide...
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Wellness is the Antidote to Burnout
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In this episode, Kathy Romero discusses the importance of incorporating wellness into your business to prevent burnout. She emphasizes the need to prioritize what truly matters and to constantly improve oneself. Kathy shares her insights on the six main areas that contribute to business health: basics, brand, sales, pricing, process, and wellness. She also explores the eight dimensions of wellness: intellectual, emotional, financial, physical, occupational, social, environmental, and spiritual. Kathy encourages listeners to focus on success markers such as discipline, beliefs, and energy. ...
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Rashida Robinson - You Belong Where You Believe
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This episode is about seeing yourself where you want to be. How deciding to set your vibration sets you apart. Being authentic and carrying yourself in the most forthcoming and unassuming manner always makes you stand out! Believing that you belong will allow you to go places beyond your imagination.
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Beth Helmsteter - Using Your Passion for Work and Purpose
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This conversation hones in on the fact that the event industry is filled with brilliant minds. When you are skilled, talented, and kind, you understand that competition exists but you don’t see it as a threat, you see it as a tool for growth and collaboration. It is an unnecessary part of the equation to become successful.
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Kathy Romero - Re-Ignite Your Fire
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Today’s podcast is all about how to RE-IGNITE YOUR FIRE
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Kesha Franklin - Unleashing the Art Within Us
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Kesha, today's guest is a perfect example of the importance of listening to your intuition and understanding that you do have something to give the world. When you give from within, that’s when magic happens.
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Sharon Sacks - Building a Legacy Through Your Business
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Today’s topic is about how Sharon Sacks has built a legacy vs a business. Sharon has created a business with the confidence of a true leader. Unassuming in her approach but very much aware of all the luxuries of the world. She’s built a business based on perseverance and dedication. A kind person at heart.
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Tai Beauchamp - Honoring Your Essence at Every Turn
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Tai Beauchamp is dishing some gems in this podcast. We agreed that she truly has a gift to allows people to feel seen and loved. She is a woman of tremendous strength. In her quest to help others find happiness, she has developed the innate ability to ask the right questions that lead people to go inward.
info_outlineIn this episode of Front and Centered, Kathy Romero shares her deeply personal journey of navigating the hardest year of her life, marked by the loss of her mother. She discusses the importance of resilience, authenticity, and the lessons learned from setbacks. Kathy emphasizes the need for a sustainable business model that supports personal challenges and encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and trust in their own capabilities. The conversation highlights the transformative power of grief and the journey towards thriving after adversity.
MAIN TAKEAWAYS
Setbacks can lead to profound personal growth.
Grief is a complex process that doesn't follow a timeline.
Building a sustainable business is crucial for navigating life's challenges.
Authenticity and vulnerability strengthen relationships and business connections.
It's okay to take time for yourself during difficult moments.
Victory is about claiming your right to exist as you are.
Perfectionism can hinder progress and healing.
Trust in your own capabilities to weather life's storms.
Creating a brand based on trust fosters client loyalty.
Your story's transformation begins with embracing your setbacks.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Growth
01:34 Navigating Setbacks and Grief
11:13 Building a Sustainable Business
19:23 Embracing Authenticity and Vulnerability
27:35 Transforming Setbacks into Strength