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The Union Podcast This a podcast for those who plan weddings as a professional or an amateur. There is no doubt that

*Do you have all your proposals and contracts in Honeybook so you can download them as a pdf from there?​​​​​​​​*What is...
22/11/2022

*Do you have all your proposals and contracts in Honeybook so you can download them as a pdf from there?​​​​​​​​
*What is the best platform to take payments on?​​​​​​​​
*What is your best advice for someone who hates social media, but wants to go into the wedding industry?​​​​​​​​
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Jamie answers all of this and MORE on The Union Podcast. LINK IN BIO to listen!​​​​​​​​
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WEDDING PLANNERS: How did you know that wedding planning was the career for you??​​​​​​​​
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Jamie talks with her friend Kara Ghassabeh, who also happens to be a Life Coach, all about...​​​​​​​​*How to learn from ...
21/11/2022

Jamie talks with her friend Kara Ghassabeh, who also happens to be a Life Coach, all about...​​​​​​​​
*How to learn from early clients.​​​​​​​​
*What to do when you want to say no.​​​​​​​​
*How to say no to a client that doesn't feel like the right fit.​​​​​​​​
*How to setup boundaries between you and your clients.​​​​​​​​
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LINK IN BIO to listen!​​​​​​​​
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Jamie wanted to share two really helpful YouTube videos she recorded recently.  She'll be sharing her last-minute detail...
18/11/2022

Jamie wanted to share two really helpful YouTube videos she recorded recently. She'll be sharing her last-minute details and advice to help prepare couples who are only a couple of weeks away from their big day. Then in the second clip, she will be sharing some challenges with wedding planning that she has experienced. The hope is that both of these topics will help you build a sustainable wedding planning business and make you feel more prepared.​​​​​​​​
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WEDDING PLANNERS: What do you think are the hardest parts of the job??​​​​​​​​
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*How do I set up boundaries for tasks I either don't want to do or don't feel comfortable doing?​​​​​​​​*How should I sp...
16/11/2022

*How do I set up boundaries for tasks I either don't want to do or don't feel comfortable doing?​​​​​​​​
*How should I spend my time while not in peak wedding season?​​​​​​​​
*Should I attend an Expo before having my own booth or just go for it?​​​​​​​​
*Are there any other certifications or badges you would recommend to build my confidence and the confidence of my future clients?​​​​​​​​
*Do you think it is worth while to intern for another wedding planner while starting your own wedding planning business?​​​​​​​​
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Jamie tackles these tough questions (and LOTS MORE) on this episode of The Union Podcast. LINK IN BIO to listen.​​​​​​​​
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Jamie chats with a wedding photographer, Vanessa Joy about some cringy vendor horror stories. Jamie and Vanessa share so...
14/11/2022

Jamie chats with a wedding photographer, Vanessa Joy about some cringy vendor horror stories. Jamie and Vanessa share some great tips on handling bad vendors and how to NOT be one of them!​​​​​​​​
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In this episode Jamie gives tips and advice on how to start your wedding planning business! ​​​​​​​​Topics include: ​​​​...
11/11/2022

In this episode Jamie gives tips and advice on how to start your wedding planning business! ​​​​​​​​
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*How to create your WHY statement. ​​​​​​​​
*How to create wedding packages. ​​​​​​​​
*Tips on contracts and legalities. ​​​​​​​​
*How to get started...​​​​​​​​
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LINK IN BIO to listen!​​​​​​​​
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In this episode Jamie gives tips and advice on how to start your wedding planning business!  Topics include:​​​​​​​​How ...
22/08/2022

In this episode Jamie gives tips and advice on how to start your wedding planning business! Topics include:​​​​​​​​
How to create your WHY statement.​​​​​​​​
How to create wedding packages.​​​​​​​​
Tips on contracts and legalities.​​​​​​​​
How to get started on your business branding.​​​​​​​​
How to get wedding clients.​​​​​​​​
How to keep your wedding clients happy.​​​​​​​​
LINK IN BIO to listen!​​​​​​​​
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As a new wedding planner, without any experience, how do you get your first few clients to book you?​​​​​​​​Can I do a s...
20/08/2022

As a new wedding planner, without any experience, how do you get your first few clients to book you?​​​​​​​​
Can I do a styled shoot without a couple/models? Would just wedding décor and floral photos be enough?​​​​​​​​
How do you overcome resistance to the idea of hiring a wedding planner in your region? Jamie and Heather discuss all this and more! LINK IN BIO to listen!​​​​​​​​
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In this episode Jamie and Heather talk about:​​​​​​​​How to use email automations to help with check-in emails.​​​​​​​​H...
19/08/2022

In this episode Jamie and Heather talk about:​​​​​​​​
How to use email automations to help with check-in emails.​​​​​​​​
How to not take it personally when you don't hear back from a potential client. ​​​​​​​​
How to dial in your sales pitch to help increase bookings.​​​​​​​​
LINK IN BIO to listen!​​​​​​​​
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How do you know what to pay for up front when starting your business?​​​​​​​​How do you setup a free The Knot or Wedding...
18/08/2022

How do you know what to pay for up front when starting your business?​​​​​​​​
How do you setup a free The Knot or Wedding Wire account for reviews?​​​​​​​​
How can I start a budget-minded wedding planning community?​​​​​​​​
Would planning a few weddings at no cost help to build my portfolio?​​​​​​​​
Jamie answers all these questions and MORE! So, what are you waiting for? LINK IN BIO to listen!​​​​​​​​
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In this episode, Jamie and Heather talk about the real reason you're not a "real" wedding planner.  They give their hot ...
12/08/2022

In this episode, Jamie and Heather talk about the real reason you're not a "real" wedding planner. They give their hot takes on how to "just get started!" Plus...
How to get started with your wedding business.
How to business network and build relationships.
How to create a lasting wedding planning business from the start. How to stop that feeling of imposter syndrome.
And more!

In this episode, Jamie answers questions submitted by our Union Mastermind members. Some of the questions she answers ar...
05/08/2022

In this episode, Jamie answers questions submitted by our Union Mastermind members. Some of the questions she answers are...
*How do you determine what to pay for when setting up your business?
*How do you set boundaries with your clients?
*How do you persevere when you are having trouble booking clients?
*Which social media platforms should I be active on for my wedding business?
And more!

Jamie & Heather talk about the MOST UNIQUE wedding Heather has ever coordinated and planned. Hear about some of the inte...
03/08/2022

Jamie & Heather talk about the MOST UNIQUE wedding Heather has ever coordinated and planned. Hear about some of the interesting hurdles and amazing moments this couple challenged Heather with!

How involved should I be in the design and floral arrangement process? How soon is too soon to start cleaning up the wed...
16/06/2022

How involved should I be in the design and floral arrangement process? How soon is too soon to start cleaning up the wedding decór? Is it rude to take drinks out of guests’ hands to “encourage” them to leave at the end of the night? (Spoiler alert, yes it’s rude 😂). All of this and more on our new episode Design, Decór, & Rentals Q&A!

In this episode Jamie and Heather go over several types of Wedding Planners and job descriptions that they see are most ...
05/05/2022

In this episode Jamie and Heather go over several types of Wedding Planners and job descriptions that they see are most popular right now.​​​​​​​​
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They also created a fun "wedding planner type" quiz for you over at... theunionpodcast.com/quiz ​​​​​​​​
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In this episode Jamie and Heather interview each other!  They wanted you all to have an episode to listen to that help...
20/04/2022

In this episode Jamie and Heather interview each other!  They wanted you all to have an episode to listen to that helps you get to know them. ​​​​​​​​
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Find out the best places they've ever traveled to, Heather's fun NYE traditions and what makes Jamie's skin crawl. ​​​​​​​​
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This one is just for fun, friends, so we hope you have a good laugh while listening!​​​​​​​​
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Jamie & Heather talk about all the improvements and new strategies they have implemented over the past year and how that...
16/04/2022

Jamie & Heather talk about all the improvements and new strategies they have implemented over the past year and how that has completely changed the trajectory of Wolfer & Co...to six-figures. ​​​​​​​​
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They share actionable advice on tools you can try now and would love your feedback on this episode!  ​​​​​​​​
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Email them at "[email protected]" with your thoughts or what has been working for you to build your business.​​​​​​​​
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In this episode Jamie talks about her experience at the Wedding MBA in November 2021. She shares her take-aways on what ...
14/04/2022

In this episode Jamie talks about her experience at the Wedding MBA in November 2021. She shares her take-aways on what she learned about the wedding industry and how planning ahead to talk to key industry leaders made the experience even better.​​​​​​​​
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Jamie and Heather talk about how to get past the feelings of rejection when you don't book every potential client you ta...
23/02/2022

Jamie and Heather talk about how to get past the feelings of rejection when you don't book every potential client you talk to. ​​​​​​​​
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You will book clients! Use every interaction as an opportunity to perfect your sales message and express why you would be a good fit (if you think you are!).

Jamie and Heather talk about some pretty interesting (aka horrific) vendor situations that they have dealt with over the...
09/02/2022

Jamie and Heather talk about some pretty interesting (aka horrific) vendor situations that they have dealt with over the years. ​​​​​​​​
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They share their advice on how you can handle tough vendors while keeping your sanity. ;-)​​​​​​​​
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Jamie and Heather talk about how they have managed to build a thriving business while being parents to young children.⠀⠀...
26/01/2022

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Jamie and Heather chat with Margaux Fraise of  to talk a bit about how to be resilient and grow as a wedding industry en...
17/01/2022

Jamie and Heather chat with Margaux Fraise of to talk a bit about how to be resilient and grow as a wedding industry entrepreneur!

Zabrina joins Jamie and Heather to talk about how even in the craziest of times, you can grow your business! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
06/12/2021

Zabrina joins Jamie and Heather to talk about how even in the craziest of times, you can grow your business! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Zabrina also touches on her new passion project -- a wedding industry mentorship program for aspiring wedding business owners and workers.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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NOW is a perfect time to start.

Jamie and Heather talk about how to work with companies you already love and how to create affiliate partnership with th...
06/12/2021

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In this episode they talk about how to position affiliate pitches as educational content that are helpful to customers. Learn how to make your affiliate partnerships an opportunity for your customers, your favorite brands and your company to all win!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Union Podcast - Episode  #97 with Lynne Reznick⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In this episode we talk with Lynne Reznick about how t...
03/11/2021

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In this episode we talk with Lynne Reznick about how to bring calm and confidence to your couples on their wedding day. She outlines how you can get organized beforehand to create a seamless timeline that helps put your clients at ease. The best part of implementing these tactics is that you are almost guaranteed to get amazing reviews and referrals from your very happy clients!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy Wednesday Friends!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In this weeks podcast episode Jamie and Heather got the chance to speak with t...
23/09/2021

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In this weeks podcast episode Jamie and Heather got the chance to speak with the wonderful Krista Stephenson, a hairstylist of ten years and a difference maker with an organization called The Dress Code Project.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Thank you so much to for joining us!

Since this week we didn't release a new episode of the podcast we are going to do a little throwback to our episode with...
16/09/2021

Since this week we didn't release a new episode of the podcast we are going to do a little throwback to our episode with Meghan Ely. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It was great having her on the podcast and she had some wonderful words of wisdom for anyone in the wedding industry.

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08/09/2021

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This weeks episode is about getting your business ready for a break, talking to people and social media, recognizing your triggers.

This week on the podcast we are talking about Tik Tok!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Go check it out and listen to how you can engage...
02/09/2021

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Go check it out and listen to how you can engage your audience and create content on Tik Tok that will help grow your business.

"There’s a line between being confident and being cocky, we want to be on the confident side… copywriting is an exercise...
19/08/2021

"There’s a line between being confident and being cocky, we want to be on the confident side… copywriting is an exercise on self-confidence." — Taylor De La Fuente

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