Wedding Business Solutions
If weddings are all or part of your business, then the Wedding Business Solutions podcast is for you. You’ll hear ideas to help you sell more, profit more and have more fun doing it from Alan Berg CSP, who’s been called “The Leading International Speaker and Expert on the Business of Weddings.” Whether it’s ideas for closing the sale, improving your website conversion or just plain common-sense ideas for your wedding business, the episodes here, whether monologue or dialogue are just the thing to get you motivated to help more couples have great weddings, and more profits for you . . . . . . . . . You can read full transcripts of each episode at podcast.AlanBerg.com . . . . . . . . . Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast so you'll know about the latest episodes. And if you have a question, comment or suggestion for topic or guest, please reach out at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com . . . . . . . . . And if you don't get my email updates for new episodes, as well as upcoming workshops and Master Classes, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com . . . . . . . . . If you'd like to find out about Alan's speaking, sales training, consulting or website review services, you can reach him at Alan@AlanBerg.com or visit Podcast.AlanBerg.comNote: I invite my guests on for the value they provide to you, my listeners. Occasionally I have a guest on where I'm an affiliate or have a relationship that may involve compensation for me. My first priority is the value to you and therefore I don't sell placement or guest spots on my podcast.
Episodes
275 episodes since 2021
The pursuit of money doesn't bring me the happiness I seek
The pursuit of money doesn't bring me the happiness I seekAre you finding joy in what you do, or are you just chasing the paycheck? Can you truly find success if you're not enjoying your work? In this episode, I dive into how focusing on...
September 18, 2024
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5:48
Liza Roeser - Scaling Fifty Flowers
Liza Roeser - Scaling Fifty FlowersHow do you decide when to DIY and when to call in a pro for your wedding flowers? Are your customers overwhelmed by too many choices? Do you know how to blend human touch with AI for maximum customer sa...
September 16, 2024
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32:11
Are You limiting yourself with your goals?
Are You limiting yourself with your goals?Have you ever wondered if setting goals is actually holding you back? Are you capping your potential by aiming for a target? How can you break free from this mindset and achieve more? In this epi...
September 11, 2024
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7:40
Is 2024 The Perfect Storm Trifecta?
Is 2024 The Perfect Storm Trifecta?Is your wedding business prepared for the challenges of 2024? Are you feeling the effects of the COVID hangover? How will the wedding gap impact your bookings? And what about the unpredictable noise of ...
September 04, 2024
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8:18
CP Heda - Pivot from WWE to Weddings & Events
CP Heda - Pivot from WWE to Weddings & EventsHow are you enhancing guest experiences at your events? Are you leveraging the latest technology to captivate and engage your audience? In this episode, CP Heda describes a new product tha...
September 02, 2024
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36:38
Are you using Auto-Replies or Out of Office messages?
Are you using Auto-Replies or Out of Office messages?Are your auto-replies costing you potential clients? Do your out-of-office messages set unrealistic expectations? In this episode, I delve into the importance of timely responses and h...
August 28, 2024
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9:19
Has what I'm being asked changed much over the years?
Has what I'm being asked changed much over the years?Over the years, have the challenges you're facing as a wedding professional evolved, or are they remarkably consistent? How has technology affected the way you handle the same age-old ...
August 21, 2024
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8:26
Jonathan Bryans - Weddings in Ireland aren't only for the Irish
Jonathan Bryans - Weddings in Ireland aren't only for the IrishEver wonder makes Ireland one of the top destination wedding spots? In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Bryans from weddingsonline to answer those burning questions. Why...
August 19, 2024
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30:27
Should you have a "frequently asked questions" section on your website?
Should you have a "frequently asked questions" section on your website?How can you address the questions your clients are asking before they even contact you? What’s the best way to present FAQs without overwhelming potential customers? ...
August 14, 2024
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7:52
How do you fill the holes in your calendar?
How do you fill the holes in your calendar?When cancellations or postponements happen, how are you filling those empty slots in your calendar? Are you being proactive in reaching out to potential clients or just hoping they find you? In ...
August 07, 2024
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10:51
Will Hegarty - The origin of Wedding MBA
Will Hegarty - The origin of Wedding MBAAttending conferences can transform the way you approach your business. Are you leveraging conferences for unexpected benefits? Are you open to learning from different markets? In this episode, we ...
August 05, 2024
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36:26
Learn to handle hard better!
Learn to handle hard better!What challenges are you avoiding because they seem too difficult? Are there tasks you’re hesitant to start because they're tough? In this episode, I delve into the importance of embracing hard tasks and how ma...
July 31, 2024
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6:48
Are you rejection proof?
Are you rejection proof?What does rejection really mean to you? Do you take it personally when a potential client says no? Are you holding yourself back from opportunities because you're afraid of hearing that dreaded word? In this episo...
July 24, 2024
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8:09
Beth Z, your Nerdy Best Friend - Virtual Voice, is it the real you?
Beth Z, your Nerdy Best Friend - Virtual Voice, is it the real you?Are you leveraging the power of AI to enhance your wedding business? Are you keeping up with the latest tools that could save you time and generate more personalized cont...
July 22, 2024
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26:36
Why do they still ask "How Much" first?
Why do they still ask "How Much" first?Do you find yourself frustrated when potential clients ask about pricing upfront? Are you curious why they don't inquire about the value you bring to their special day first? In this episode, I brea...
July 17, 2024
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9:33
What are you doing to fill holes in your calendar?
What are you doing to fill holes in your calendar?Do you know how to fill last-minute cancellations or unbooked dates? Are discounts necessary to attract last-minute bookings, or is there a better way? In this episode, I discuss strategi...
July 10, 2024
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7:41
Mark Chapman – Is your contact form hurting your business?
Mark Chapman – Is your contact form hurting your business?Have you ever considered if your contact form is turning potential clients away? Are you making it too difficult for couples to get the information they need? In this episode, we ...
July 08, 2024
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24:40
Are you having trouble standing out in a crowd?
Are you having trouble standing out in a crowd?In a market flooded with elopements and micro-weddings, are you finding it challenging to make your specialized venue easy to find online? Is the term "micro" confusing your potential client...
July 03, 2024
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10:34
Are you feeling the Covid hangover?
Are you feeling the Covid hangover?Have the last few years in the wedding industry felt like a wild ride? Are you questioning what's normal in today’s market? In this episode, I discuss what I call the COVID hangover, addressing the ups ...
June 26, 2024
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5:15
David Osborne - Scaling laterally!
David Osborne - Scaling laterally!Do you struggle with meeting the demands of both high-end and budget-conscious clients in the wedding industry? Have you faced the challenge of managing multiple brands without cannibalizing sales? David...
June 24, 2024
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30:02
When you're healthy, you have 100 problems!
When you're healthy, you have 100 problems!Have you ever thought about how your health impacts your ability to run your wedding business? Do you prioritize your well-being so you can tackle those everyday challenges? In this episode, I d...
June 19, 2024
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6:19
Are you mirroring their buying style?
Are you mirroring their buying style?Are you mirroring your client's buying style? How can understanding their decision-making process improve your sales approach? Explore how recognizing and mirroring a client's buying style can acceler...
June 12, 2024
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7:38
Brian Lawrence - What to do if you're new (and if you're not)
Brian Lawrence - What to do if you're new (and if you're not)How effective is your website at guiding visitors to make an appointment? Are your booking options and pricing strategically placed for conversion? In this episode, we explore ...
June 10, 2024
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36:33
Should you present one package or multiple in a proposal?
Should you present one package or multiple in a proposal?Ever wondered whether it's better to present one package or multiple options in a proposal? How can offering multiple options affect a client's decision-making process? What if a s...
June 05, 2024
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10:46
You've gotten them this far, now finish it!
You've gotten them this far, now finish it!Do you ever feel like you can talk the talk but stumble when it's crunch time? You're not alone. Many excel in engagement and understanding customer needs, yet falter at the final hurdle—asking ...
May 29, 2024
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