072: Fallon Carter & The Importance of Mentorship
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Hi planners, welcome to this week's episode. It's one that is equal parts laughter as it is filled with nuggets of insight. Meet my next guest, Fallon Carter. Fallon is the founder and creative director of Fallon Carter Events. She has been named one of the top wedding planners in the world by Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and Brides Magazine. Fallon is well known for connecting southern hospitality with international luxury. As you'll hear in this episode, Fallon's journey began after helping a friend with her three-day Paris wedding. Fallon soon fell in love with the organization,...
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071: Green Flag vs. Red Flag Inquiries
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Hi Planners! Recently I have been getting a lot of questions from planners about streamlining their inquiry process. The pros and cons or offering a few options or more limited options. How to suss out if the client is the right fit and so much more. It got me thinking about one of my favorite topics - the green or red flag system for evaluating if clients are a good fit for you. So today’s episode is just that. Entitled Green Flag vs Red Flag Inquiries. I’ll walk you through what this process is, how you can adapt it, what an important tool it is and when you should use...
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070: LIVE from the Mastering Management Workshop - Planner Panel Discussion
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Hi planners! Welcome to this week’s episode. I have something special for you and I am really excited to share it. We recorded live the Planner Panel from the Mastering Management workshop. My guests are both returning to the podcast - Christine Garrison owner of CMG Events and Candice Sanders of Engaged Events. In addition to a great conversation, you can hear a bit about what the conversations are like at our workshops. If you want to learn more about Wedding Management, be sure to be on the lookout for the new Management Template Bundle launching soon! In this episode: ...
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069: Let's Talk About Confidence
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Hi planners! Today I want to talk about one of the biggest struggles that every planner faces. I want to share with you one of the main reasons planners come to Planner Life Academy. Now these planners might be coaching with me, they might be taking the online course, or they might be attending an in-person workshop. But what seems to be universal when I ask these planners why they are here...one of the most common answers is to improve their confidence. So let's talk about confidence. Let's talk about the steps we know can improve confidence. In this episode: Focus on your...
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068: New Year, New Feels
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Hi planners, welcome to a solo episode today about the new year and the new feelings that come with it. In this episode: How I push my new year start to February. The steps that I take to reset for this next chapter of life and business. What about the way we get to reset each year. How when you take the time to reflect and start fresh, you get to improve your personal and professional life in a really meaningful way. This episode is supported by Planner Life Academy. In case you didn't know, we created Planner Life Academy for planners to have the education, tools and resources...
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067: Holly Gray, "No Is A complete Sentence"
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Hi planners! Meet my next guest, Holly Gray. Founder and CEO of Anything But Gray Events, Holly Gray is a Los Angeles, California second generation wedding planner and community builder. As you'll learn, Holly is a former stage manager of theater, TV, improv, and she brings a fearlessly theatrical perspective and unique skill set to the event industry. Holly is known for her use of color, creativity, and bold design aesthetics. Anything but great events weddings look and feel as unique and out of the box as the couples they are crafted for. Holly's work has been featured in Equally...
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066: Jessica Upton, "Travel Advisor & Planner Relationship"
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Meet my next guest, Jessica Upton. Jessica Upton is the owner of J. Upton Travel, a Austin, Texas based company that partners with wedding planners to manage all things travel for weddings and destination events. With over a decade of experience as a wedding planner herself, Jessica knows firsthand the challenges planners face when it comes to group travel, room blocks, and hotel contracts. She works closely with planners to source the best hotels, negotiate favorable terms, and provide ongoing support to ensure a smooth travel experience for both clients and their guests. Jessica's goal...
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065: Ashley Thompson, The Power of Yes
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Happy New Year! Meet my next guest, Ashley Thompson. Ashley Thompson is a Las Vegas native who started Ashley Creative Events in 2017. As you'll hear in this episode, Ashley found her passion for events at a very young age when she was inspired by the events her mom would plan and host. Ashley knew weddings were the end game and she carefully created a resume to learn every bit of the event industry until she found her way to starting her own business. Today, Ashley leads her company as the owner and creative director. She focuses on understanding her clients' priorities and...
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064: That's A Wrap on 2024
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Hello & Happy Holidays! It is with so much gratitude that I share the final podcast episode of 2024. As we close out this incredible year together, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the wins, the lessons, and the moments that shaped this year. So when I look back at these last 12 months, they were definitely a journey. A journey filled with highs and lows. A journey where I, of course, had this idea and these goals of what my year would look like. And like most years, it wasn't even close. And in so many ways, this year was better than I could have imagined. And in many ways,...
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063: Natalie Good, A Good Affair
Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
Hi planners! Before I introduce you to my next guest, I wanted to make sure that you heard that the new PlannerLifeAcademy.com is live! I am beyond excited for you to see it, and more importantly, the four new workshops for 2025, including the first one in January, which is Mastering Management, a Wedding Coordination and Wedding Day-focused 2-day in-person workshop. Be sure to check out the site for more info and to grab your seat before they're gone! Now, my next guest is Natalie Good. Known for being a creative force behind A Good Affair, Natalie began her passion for design as...
info_outlineToday's guest is a dear friend, longtime supporter of Planner Life Academy, and my wedding photographer, the one and only Brandon Kidd.
Brandon is a destination wedding photographer, co -founder of Chasing Stone, and a business coach to creative entrepreneurs. He has been named among the top photographers in the world, serving the wedding industry for over 20 years. Brandon has photographed over 600 weddings throughout 65 countries, and he brings a wide array of professional and personal experiences to each and every wedding he serves.
As we share in this episode, we met very early on in both of our careers and have had the good fortune of working together more times than I can count.
In this episode, we talk about his early love for capturing moments and family trips, how he got into catering and that exposed him to the world of weddings, how his desire to connect with people led him to take it full time, and how he lucked out and has the very best business partner, second tutor, and wife, Kristin.
In this episode we also talk about:
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Building Vendor Relationships
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Understanding Vendor Relationships
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How various vendors, not just venues, can be valuable referral sources.
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Authentic Connections
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Strategic Diversification
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Personal Fulfillment and Giving Back
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Value of Having a Coach
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Every high performer has a coach to provide guidance and accountability.
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The difference between informal advice from friends and structured coaching.
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Tips on selecting a coach who understands your industry and personal goals.
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The importance of having someone who can challenge and push you forward.
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Advice for Business Longevity
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Importance of being kind to yourself and learning from mistakes.
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Adapting to Industry Changes
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This episode is supported by Planner Life Academy.
In case you didn't know, we created Planner Life Academy for planners to have the education, tools and resources we wish we had.
For me, I love sharing all the tips, tools and insight into all the little ways you can provide an amazing experience for your couples, their family and friends.
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