The Confetti Hour Podcast

Pop the bubbly and pull up a seat! Your host, wedding planner & entrepreneur, Renée Sabo, offers a light-hearted space for wedding creatives to enjoy candid conversations, give unfiltered advice, and talk all things weddings.

'The Role of a Concierge Meteorologist in Wedding Planning’ with Andrew Leavitt of Ironic Reports 06/06/2024

'The Role of a Concierge Meteorologist in Wedding Planning’ with Andrew Leavitt of Ironic Reports Andrew Leavitt is an event safety specialist with a focus on event meteorology. Andrew founded “Ironic” named in honor of Alanis Morissette in 2020 as the first global concierge event meteorology service, focusing on weddings, social, and corporate events. His journey in the event industry spans over 20 years, beginning with private event planning and gradually expanding into specialized roles in meteorology, crowd management, and risk mitigation. Since launching Ironic, he has had the pleasure of working with some of the largest names in wedding planning, including Bryan Rafanelli Events, Colin Cowie Lifestyle, The Lynden Lane Co., Marcy Blum Events, and many more. Andrew's core mission is to assist event professionals in adeptly navigating forecasted weather conditions, with a keen focus on ensuring guest safety and reducing legal risks during severe weather. His dedication to his field, combined with a personal passion for event production, shapes his approachable and knowledgeable persona in the world of event meteorology. You will hear all about Andrew’s journey and he will be giving insight into ‘The Role of a Concierge Meteorologist in Wedding Planning’ and the emerging trend of hiring meteorologists for weddings and their impact. We will finish up with ‘What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew’ and his ‘Confetti Hour Confession.’ Featured Guest: Andrew Leavitt of Ironic Reports Website: ironicreports.com Instagram: @Ironicreports — Confetti Hour Squad: You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros, digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more. Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/31592537

‘Fighting Imposter Syndrome' with Rebecca Yale of Rebecca Yale Photography 05/06/2024

‘Prioritizing the Wedding Ceremony as the Most Important Part of the Day’ with Tanya Pushkine of The Vow Whisperer 03/28/2024

‘Prioritizing the Wedding Ceremony as the Most Important Part of the Day’ with Tanya Pushkine of The Vow Whisperer Tanya Pushkine born and raised in Brussels, Belgium to an American born musical conductor and German/Belgian painter. Upon moving to the USA, she was soon accepted to The Juilliard School’s Drama Division. Immediately upon graduation, she was selected to play Mozart’s wife in Amadeus on Broadway, followed by roles on television, stage and film in both Europe and the US. After a successful 10-year career, and the birth of two children, Tanya changed paths entirely and joined the corporate world with leading roles at LVMH, Sephora, L’Oréal, Barnes & Noble, Clarins and Nestle Skin Health. From being a Cultural Director to running Public Relations and Corporate Philanthropy departments for luxury brands, Tanya was fortunate to work with Beyoncé Lady Gaga, Naomi Watts, Eva Mendez, John Legend, and many more. As a global communications and brand strategist, she conceived, directed and produced major initiatives, events and philanthropic programs. Never letting go of her acting chops, she kept actively using the skills to coach leaders on public speaking and presentations…. until the wedding universe became her calling. Tanya had been helping friends and family with their vows and toasts for years. Her own second wedding prompted her to become a professional wedding "vow whisperer." She made the bold decision to leave the corporate world and make her way essentially creating a new category in the wedding business. Tanya’s business, The Vow Whisperer, is a service whereby Tanya helps couples write their vows, but in their own words. She is not the writer, but brings out everything from anecdotes, memories, obstacles, incredible moments, intentions for the future and much more and collaboratively will craft the vows using the person’s own words. Additionally, Tanya coaches on public speaking which includes enunciation, voice projection, making eye contact while reading off a vow book, poise, confidence and all the tips and tricks to make it a perfect presentation of the most intimate part of a ceremony. Tanya officiates, and offers ceremony planning, as well and coaches family members and friends who want to officiate. She also works with bridal parties on speeches and toasts. Tanya is based in New York City with her husband, has two children and works globally in several languages. She is currently on the board of the New York Chapter of WIPA. Featured Guest: Tanya Pushkine of The Vow Whisperer Website: www.thevowwhisperer.com Instagram: @thevowhisperer Headshot Photography: Philip Holt BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more. Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/30407118

‘Ego or Not to Ego’ with Josh Spiegel of Birch Event Design 03/21/2024

‘Sales Isn't Scary: Bringing Sales Skills to the Wedding Industry’ with Robyn Miranda of Wedgewood Weddings 03/14/2024

‘Knowing the Importance of your Channels and Why Website Analytics Matter’ with Persephone and Eduardo Maglaya 02/19/2024

'Mastering the Conference Game' with Phillip Van Nostrand 01/25/2024

'Building a Strong Business Partnership' with Ashley Saffer of Baciare Events 01/18/2024

'Building a Strong Business Partnership' with Ashley Saffer of Baciare Events Ashley Saffer is an acclaimed wedding planner and designer with nearly two decades of experience across the wedding and hospitality industries. Her well-rounded knowledge makes her uniquely skilled at crafting full-service weddings where she expertly orchestrates each aspect of the couple’s celebration. Ashley is a sounding board that guides her clients throughout the planning and design process. She’s a master of strategy and stunning designs, and most of all, Ashley is a trusted partner to her clients. She eases their stress and ensures no detail is overlooked to create an unforgettable and effortless experience for couples, family, and friends. Ashley’s work has been celebrated in publications like , , and . She actively serves the wedding industry community through the Wedding International Professionals Association – Boston Chapter as the Director of Membership. You will hear all about Ashley’s journey to the wedding industry and becoming a wedding planner, as well as our path to becoming business partners! We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' & her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Ashley Saffer of Baciare Events Website: Instagram: - This website is home to my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, & one of my favorite new offerings, THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. - Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Our Patreon family receives discounts to my education shop & freebie resources throughout the year! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/29539063

'Become A Top 3% Firm - Launch Into Luxury' with Rachael Bozsik Johanson 05/18/2023

'Become A Top 3% Firm - Launch Into Luxury' with Rachael Bozsik Johanson From the stages of Harvard Business School, to pages of Architectural Digest, Rachael is regarded as the in-demand Luxury Strategist for female entrepreneurs seeking to become a top 3% firm. Rachael stands for values and brands that last. With a storied career monetizing personal brands, she is celebrated for her coined & trademarked work surrounding the psychology of the "Velvet Rope." ™ Her goal? To launch her clients into luxury via "The Four P's" positioning, press, paid speaking and pipeline filling partnerships. Her standards are meticulous, her approach is personalized and she is widely known for her boundless ideas and enthusiasm. She is incredibly selective in the clients she serves, as the majority double their sales a year after her esteemed advising. It’s safe to say she was born to do this work and it is miles from traditional consulting. As a lifelong student of design & fashion, Rachael is a trained interior designer, licensed realtor and recognized tastemaker. Most recently, her wedding was covered by The New York Times. On weekends, she loves sipping her matcha & collaborating with her husband to grow their “on-brand” portfolio. Naturally, it encompasses investing in real estate, startups and collecting interesting art. Currently, the duo is planning a trip to Ancient Egypt and exploring a large-scale remodel of a 1920’s historic estate. You will hear all about Rachel's journey and her expert tips on 'Hhow to Become A Top 3% Firm - Launch Into Luxury.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Rachael Bozsik Johanson with Rachael Johanson Website: Instagram: ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email [email protected] to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26849883

'Democratizing Luxury' with Kawania Wooten 05/04/2023

'Democratizing Luxury' with Kawania Wooten Kawania Wooten brings a unique mix of experience and skills to her businesses, Howerton+Wooten Events and the Enlightened Creative. Her vast experience in the hospitality world includes hotel management, casino and gaming, the culinary industry, and 30 years as a professional meeting and event planner for the Washington DC elite. Kawania strives for professionalism, creativity and impeccable organization within every function planned by the Howerton+Wooten Events team. She is an adjunct instructor in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts Department at Prince Georges Community College. Kawania’s advice has been featured in Refinery 29, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo News, Headline News, Martha Stewart Weddings, and ESSENCE magazine. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Arts from Hampton University in Virginia, and she participated in the Harvard Business School’s Executive Management Program in June of 2005 under the auspices of the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing. You will hear all about Kawania's journey and her thoughts on 'Democratizing Luxury.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Kawania Wooten with Howerton+Wooten Events and The Enlightened Creative Website: https://www.hwevents.com/ and https://theenlightenedcreative.com/grow-your-business/ Instagram: and ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email [email protected] to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26733051

'How to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty' with Michelle Loretta 04/27/2023

'How to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty' with Michelle Loretta Michelle Loretta is a strategist for the events industry and creator of Be Sage Consulting, formerly Sage Wedding Pros. She has been educating, coaching, and consulting event professionals since 2009. With a degree in accounting, roots at the Big 4 firm Deloitte, and experience as a stationery entrepreneur, she dissects numbers to help level-up businesses’ earnings. These days, Michelle primarily provides financial strategy services and Fractional CFO consulting to event business owners. She has been asked to speak at a number of industry conferences, including Coterie, Lend & Gather, Wedding Wire World, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. She was named one of the TOP 1000 Event Professionals by BizBash in 2019. Michelle is also the winner of the 2021 ILEA ESPRIT best conference award for the Be Sage Conference. You will hear all about Michelle's journey and her tips on 'How to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Michelle Loretta with Be Sage Consulting Website: www.besageconsulting.com Instagram: Tune into Michelle's first episode on The Confetti Hour - ! ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email [email protected] to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26650989

'Collaborating with Vendors to Enhance Your Business and Brand' with Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon 04/20/2023

'Collaborating with Vendors to Enhance Your Business and Brand' with Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon With a combined 30-plus years of experience and hundreds of weddings produced in the Boston and New England area, Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon have seen it all. Edna is the founder and creative director of EFD Creative—Event Planning & Design, and Jeri owns Jeri Solomon Floral Design. They combined their depth of knowledge and real-life experiences to write Guide to Smart Wedding Planning to help couples set a solid foundation for their wedding planning journey. You will hear all about Edna and Jeri's journeys and their tips on 'Collaborating with Vendors to Enhance Your Business and Brand.' We will finish up with 'What They Wish Other Vendors Knew' and their 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guests: Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon Website: https://www.realdealweddinginsiders.com/ Instagram: @WeddingInsiders THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE IS HERE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email [email protected] to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26579667

'Benefits of a Ballroom Wedding' with Jillian Nichols of The Langham Boston 04/14/2023

'Benefits of a Ballroom Wedding' with Jillian Nichols of The Langham Boston Jillian Nichols is a tenured, professional, and driven Director of Catering and Conference Services. She lives and breathes hospitality and strives for 5-star service in all of her team members, herself, and her employer. She has worked for numerous four, and five-star properties such as The Langham, Boca Raton Resort, and Club & Hotel Viking. While reopening the Langham Boston for the last two years, she has served on the Board for Boston Wedding Group as Educational Chair, Vice-President, and in 2023 as Co-President. You will hear all about Jillian's journey and her tips on the 'Benefits of a Ballroom Wedding.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Jillian M. Nichols with The Langham, Boston Website: Instagram: and THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE IS HERE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email [email protected] to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26538936

'How to Nail Your Clients Event Design' with Tracy Taylor Ward of Tracy Taylor Ward Design 04/06/2023

'How to Nail Your Clients Event Design' with Tracy Taylor Ward of Tracy Taylor Ward Design Tracy Taylor Ward Design plans, designs and produces (with florals and stationery in-house!) exceptional events throughout the world. Their award-winning firm is named on the Brides Best Planner list, and has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Town & Country, to name a few. With offices in New York City and South Florida, the TTWD team strives to exceed your expectations and deliver an unparalleled experience every step of the way. You will hear all about Tracy Taylor Ward's journey and her tips on 'How to Nail Your Clients Event Design.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Tracy Taylor Ward with Tracy Taylor Ward Design Website: www.tracytaylorward.com Instagram: Check out the Wedded Podcast & Website: ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! Head to ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, head to the website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26381748

'Growing a Business Across Multiple Markets' with Meredith Ryncarz 03/30/2023

'Growing a Business Across Multiple Markets' with Meredith Ryncarz Meredith Ryncarz is a former college art professor turned destination wedding photographer with Meredith Ryncarz Photography. Recently named one of the top photographers in the south by South Magazine, her work can be seen in Forbes, The New York Times, and Southern Living. As a military spouse, Meredith has crafted a business that is not situated in one regional market but rather is mobile to suit the lifestyle of her family, allowing her to restart her business multiple times over the past decade. She has pioneered a system for relocation and geographical growth through her company . You will hear all about Meredith Ryncarz's journey and her tips on 'Growing a Business Across Multiple Markets.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Meredith Ryncarz with Meredith Ryncraz Photography and The Restart Specialist Website: and Instagram: ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE: With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! Head to Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, head to the website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30 day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26228871

'Setting New Standards in the Wedding Industry' with Jordan Kahn 03/23/2023

'Setting New Standards in the Wedding Industry' with Jordan Kahn The Jordan Kahn Music Company has established itself as the new standard in luxury entertainment for every kind of celebration. As described in articles in Vogue Magazine, Fortune Magazine and People Magazine, Jordan Kahn's bands have performed for former Presidents and First Families, The Bachelor Franchise and several of the The Real Housewives Franchise television stars'. You will hear all about Jordan Kahn's journey and his tips on 'Setting New Standards in the Wedding Industry.' We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Jordan Kahn, with The Jordan Kahn Music Company Website: Instagram: ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website, is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE: With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to the link in bio. Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26238720

'Incorporating In-House Floral into Your Event Design Business' with Shannon Leahy Events 03/16/2023

'Incorporating In-House Floral into Your Event Design Business' with Shannon Leahy Events With offices in California and Maryland, Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum of Shannon Leahy Events plans and designs stunning weddings all over the world. Shannon has been named one of the top wedding and event planners in the world by Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, and Harper's Bazaar Magazines. A Shannon Leahy wedding is characterized by clean line design, a carefully orchestrated flow, and an incredible attention to every detail. She is renowned for her ability to remain calm in stressful situations and is beloved for her candor and creativity. Clients who come to Shannon for her keen eye for design, her wealth of wedding knowledge and her easygoing nature often become lifelong friends. You will hear all about Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum's journey and her tips on 'Incorporating In-House Floral into Your Event Design Business.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum with Shannon Leahy Events Website: Instagram: ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website, is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to the link in bio. Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26228694

'Creating Profit: How to Ensure your Packages are Profitable' with Brandee Gaar 03/09/2023

'Creating Profit: How to Ensure your Packages are Profitable' with Brandee Gaar Brandee Gaar is a luxury Event Planner, Thought Leader, Educational Speaker and Host of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. As a lifelong lover of all things events, Brandee spent 7 years as a corporate event planner with the prestigious Gaylord Hotels brand before opening her own event consulting firm. Blush by Brandee Gaar and Eleven Events by Blush have quickly become known for their over the top events and high touch standard of customer service. Brandee is passionate about teaching wedding industry entrepreneurs her exact strategies in growing two 6-figure event businesses (while still being a present mom and wife!). She provides expert tools for those who are ready to ditch the overwhelm and build the profitable business they’ve always dreamed of! You will hear all about Brandee Gaar's journey and her tips on 'Creating Profit: How to Ensure your Packages are Profitable.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Brandee Gaar with Blush by Brandee Gaar, Eleven Events by Blush and The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Website: Instagram: Loved today's topic with Brandee? Check out Episode 153 on her podcast to hear more on ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE: With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to the link in bio. Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26165796

'Trends in Business and Design for 2023' with Gretchen Culver of Rocket Science Events 03/02/2023

'Trends in Business and Design for 2023' with Gretchen Culver of Rocket Science Events Gretchen Culver is the creative mind behind Minneapolis’ go-to design and planning firm, Rocket Science Events, but her business prowess doesn’t stop there. In 2020, she opened the doors to Minne Weddings, a brand that provides stylish and affordable micro-weddings, as a way to meet her clients’ evolving demands for small-but-significant celebrations. Her knack for identifying client pain points and solving problems has propelled Minne Weddings to the top of her market. Named one of the “30 Under 40 to Watch” by Special Events, one of The BizBash 500 “Most Influential Event Pros” and recognized as a top planner by BRIDES and Martha Stewart Weddings, Gretchen’s award-winning work has been featured in magazines, online, and on television. She is an active thought leader in the wedding and events industry, contributing to major publications regularly and speaking at top-tier conferences such as Engage! Summits, Be Sage Conference, and The Special Event. She has also co-founded the Small Wedding Society and remains an active member of her local ILEA chapter. You will hear all about Gretchen Culver's journey and her thoughts on 'Trends in Business and Design for 2023.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Gretchen Culver with Rocket Science Events Website: Instagram: | ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at ! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! ‘A Guide to Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to . ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/26080437

WE'RE BACK, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! 02/28/2023

Rock That Stage- What Does It Take To Become A Speaker?' with Meryl Snow of SnowStorm Solutions 10/06/2022

Rock That Stage- What Does It Take To Become A Speaker?' with Meryl Snow of SnowStorm Solutions Meryl has spent 28 years in the special event & catering industry as co-founder of Feastivities Events, along with its subsidiaries OffShoots Decor and Philadelphia's Picnic Company. She also is the author of Booked It!, Cha-Ching, Becoming a Sales Superstar, and three how-to Style & Design videos; in addition, she is the creator of the Triangle Method Sales Training Platform. She's ambitious, focused, and confident. This is more than a job; she's on a mission to help businesses get on their own path to success. Meryl's a passionate believer in entrepreneurship and uses her gifts to support businesses to build a stronger economy. Her philosophies have proved successful not only for her own business, but also for many other companies, trade organizations, and universities that have benefited from her training and advice. Also a Senior Consultant for Certified Catering Consultants, Meryl has worked throughout the US. Her particular areas of focus are sales and marketing, as well as design and branding. She provides consulting, coaching, and training services for a wide range of clients. Her innovative leadership has earned prestigious accolades for her companies locally, nationally, and internationally. She has undoubtedly helped many other companies through her keen insight and an effervescent approach to teaching methods of success. In 2017, Meryl introduced a revolutionary new approach to sales for the special events industry. Coined The Triangle Method, this must-have digital training platform has been created for owners to maximize their sales teams' efficiency, significantly improve qualifying and closing ratios, and increase sales by as much as 40%. Combining knowledge from her decades of hospitality experience with humor, she creates informative and interactive presentations. You will hear all about Meryl Snow's journey and her tips to'Rock That Stage- What Does It Take To Become A Speaker?.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Meryl Snow Website: https://www.merylsnow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merylsnow/ -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/23649881

'Wedding Industry Technology' with Eddie Babbage of Timeline Genius and Wedding Industry Insider Podcast 09/01/2022

'Wedding Industry Technology' with Eddie Babbage of Timeline Genius and Wedding Industry Insider Podcast Eddie Babbage is the founder and CEO of Timeline Genius, a software company dedicated to revolutionizing the way wedding and event professionals create event day timelines. Prior to launching Timeline Genius, Eddie spent over 3 years researching the timeline creation process – interviewing hundreds of wedding planners nationwide and studying their timeline workflows. In addition to his work on Timeline Genius, Eddie is the host of the Wedding Industry Insider podcast, which provides interviews and insights from top figures in the wedding industry. In his earlier career, Eddie worked in fields ranging from e-commerce and social media to corporate law and investment banking. You will hear all about Eddie Babbage's journey and his tips and thoughts on 'Wedding Industry Technology.' We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Eddie Babbage Website: Instagram: -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/23649758

'How to Elevate Your Website Design: A Web Designer's Secrets' with Emily Jane Lee of By Emily Jane 08/11/2022

Pricing During the Wedding Boom' with Kelly Ann Peck of Emerson Reese Creative 07/28/2022

Pricing During the Wedding Boom' with Kelly Ann Peck of Emerson Reese Creative Kelly Ann Peck, founder of Emerson Reese Creative, is committed to helping event entrepreneurs create their own path in life by translating her experience into actionable strategies that turn ideas into profitable businesses. She guides creative professionals in developing a roadmap to their version of success, whether that’s building a six-figure business or discovering more freedom in entrepreneurship. Growing up with an entrepreneur father and launching her own creative business has taught her the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face. She has made it her personal mission to give back to the event industry by helping business owners avoid the mistakes she made and, ultimately, reach their full potential. You will hear all about Kelly Ann Peck's journey and her tips for'Pricing During the Wedding Boom.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Kelly Ann Peck Website: Instagram: -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/23649629

'Working Less + Making More as an Event Pro' with Amber Anderson of Refine for Wedding Planners 07/07/2022

'Industry Shifts You Need to Know' with Brittny Drye of Love Inc., 05/12/2022

'Tips for Educating Your Clients' with Elaina Pires of Revel and Joy Events 04/28/2022

"Putting People Over Profit" with Lindsay Williams of Lindsay J. Williams 04/21/2022

"Putting People Over Profit" with Lindsay Williams of Lindsay J. Williams Lindsay Williams is a mama, wedding stationer and educator based in Niagara Falls, NY. Through personality packed content, and out of this world customer service, Lindsay has grown her wedding stationery company, from $30k to $300k in yearly revenue in just 5 years. As host of the ‘Build that Business’ podcast and creator of ‘The Wedding Booking Blueprint,’ she now shares tips, tricks, struggles and triumphs from her experience building, growing and scaling a successful wedding business. Her goal is to empower wedding professionals to use their own voice and story to create meaningful connections. To build the confidence they need to recognize the unique value they bring, and to then share it with their customers. Through a mix of step-by-step strategies and simple content ideas, she’ll be your biggest cheerleader and tough-love coach. You will hear all about Lindsay Williams' journey and her tips on 'Putting People Over Profit.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Lindsay Williams of Lindsay J. Williams Website: https://lindsayjwilliams.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mslindsayjwilliams/ -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at Merri is an online platform that allows planners to bring their events to life in 3D. In addition, it allows you to collaborate with your vendor team on creating the best layout possible if you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up if you are a venue or rental company you can email to get started! /episode/index/show/theconfettihour/id/22624772

'How to Make the Most of Your Experience with Your VA' with Rebecca Simon of The Success Society 04/14/2022

'How to Get On The Preferred Vendor List' with Carissa Woo of Carissa Woo Photography and Heck Yes Podcast 03/31/2022

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