Wedding Business Solutions
If weddings and events are all or part of your business, you’re in the right place.
The Wedding Business Solutions podcast is where you’ll get real-world ideas to help you sell more, profit more, and maybe even enjoy the process a little more, too.
Hosted by Alan Berg CSP, FPSA, one of the wedding and event industry’s most experienced sales and marketing speakers, each bite-sized episode gives you practical, easy-to-use ideas you can apply right away. Whether it’s converting more inquiries, following up without sounding pushy, improving your website, handling ghosting, raising your prices with confidence, or using AI in ways that actually help your business, Alan shares insights with his signature mix of common sense, experience, and humor.
Alan is the author of 16 books, including AI for the Real World and Shut Up and Sell More. He’s also been named one of the “Top 100 Speakers to Watch in 2025” for the third year in a row by Motivator Music on LinkedIn, and is one of only 46 Global Speaking Fellows worldwide.
Some episodes are just Alan sharing ideas and stories from decades in sales and the wedding industry. Other episodes feature conversations with industry pros, entrepreneurs, and experts who can help you work smarter, make more money, and create better experiences for your clients.
If you’ve ever thought:
“Why are they ghosting me?”
“How do I book more of the right clients?”
“Why does my website get traffic but not inquiries?”
“What should I actually be using AI for?”
…you’ll probably feel right at home here.
You can read full transcripts of every episode at podcast.AlanBerg.com.
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You can also reach Alan directly at Alan@AlanBerg.com.
Note from Alan:
I invite guests onto the podcast because I believe they can bring value to you, my listeners. Occasionally, I may have a business relationship or affiliate connection with a guest or product discussed on the show. My first priority is always providing useful, actionable information, and I do not sell guest spots or paid placements on the podcast.
Episodes
415 episodes
Are you using AI as more than just a fancy search engine?
Are you just searching for answers and accepting quick results, or are you using AI to actually improve your business processes and profits? In this episode, I ask how you can move from using AI as a tool for speed to using it as an engine for ...
Sam Silverstein - No Excuses for a Day
Can you really go a full day without making a single excuse? What new perspective could you gain by trying? What would your clients and team notice if you owned every mistake instead of explaining it away? In this special guest episode, I sit d...
Nothing at Facebook is someone else's problem!
Are you truly taking ownership of every issue that comes your way? What would happen if everyone on your team treated problems as theirs to solve? In this episode, I explore why passing the buck hurts your business and how empowering your team ...
Don't layer AI on top of broken processes!
Are you letting AI decide what you share with your clients and audience? Are you trusting artificial intelligence to represent your unique voice and judgment? In this episode I ask whether you’re using AI as a tool—or handing over your creativi...
Phil Gerbyshak - 20 Daily Non-Negotiables to Unwind Your Nervous System!
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed as you hustle through your busy days? What if a few simple, daily practices could help you unwind your nervous system and show up more calm and present—for your clients and for yourself? In this special guest epis...
If there's no risk of failure, there's no opportunity for growth
Are you playing it too safe in your business, avoiding the chance to learn and stretch beyond your comfort zone? What could you accomplish if you focused less on the fear of failure, and more on the opportunities that come from simply trying so...
ADHD is Awesome!
Is ADHD really a superpower hiding in plain sight? What if the qualities you thought were obstacles are actually your greatest business assets? How can understanding a different perspective—whether it’s ADHD, autism, or dyslexia—change the way ...
Becca Pountney - Marketing Theme Park or Marketing Funnel!
Are you still relying on the old marketing funnel—or ready to embrace the chaos of today’s “theme park” marketing world? What actually makes you stand out in a crowded industry, and are you tracking what works or just chasing the newest trends?...
Do the names of your packages matter?
If your packages are named “silver, gold, platinum,” are you blending in with the crowd? Does the name of a package help your couples feel something or show what makes you different? In this episode, I share how creative package names—and the w...
If you don't like the outcome, don't blame the app or the tool
If you don’t like the outcome, are you blaming the app, the tool, or taking a look at your own approach? Are you asking yourself if you’re using the right input, giving clear prompts, or even using the right tool for the job? In this episode, I...
Andy Neillie - The silent leader!
Are you making everything run smoothly without stepping into the spotlight? Are you letting your work speak for itself, or do you feel the need to get the credit? In this episode, I talk about the power and business impact of being a silent lea...
Is Anchoring bias hurting your sales?
Is your starting price telling customers more than you think? Are you anchoring expectations too low—and then working uphill to justify your real value? What happens when clients see “starting at” and then get sticker shock when the actual resu...
Hope for the unintended outcome!
What if the best results in your business and life come from what you didn’t see coming? What if your last “failure” was actually a success in disguise? In this episode, I share stories of accidental inventions, personal surprises, and why look...
Tim Richardson - Are you practicing Pausitivity?
What if you paused—really paused—just long enough to let the best ideas surface? What possibilities could emerge for your business if you built in moments of quiet, or even a technology sabbatical? In this episode, I talk about how hitting the ...
Do you seek contrarian views?
Are you open to hearing opinions that challenge your own, or do you find yourself surrounded by people who always agree with you? What could you gain by inviting critical feedback before sharing your own perspective? In this episode, I share wh...
Sunk cost bias - is this hurting your business?
Is sunk cost bias holding you back? Are you keeping an underperforming product, service, or employee just because you’ve already invested time or money? In this episode I challenge you to think about whether old investments are preventing you f...
Avish Parashar - What can improv teach us on how to crush apathy in our businesses?
Avish Parashar - What can improv teach us on how to crush apathy in our businesses?Are you stuck in a cycle of “yes, but” thinking that keeps your business from growing? What if the real challenge to change isn’t resistance, but apathy? ...
Pricing Transparency - why it matters!
Are you scaring away potential clients without realizing it? Are you afraid to list your prices because you think it will hurt your inquiries, while as a consumer you always want to see the price yourself? In this episode, I talk about the powe...
Can you make your own business obsolete before someone does it for you?
Are you holding onto products or services just because they've always worked—even if customers aren’t interested anymore? What if trimming the dead weight in your business could make space for more profit, innovation, or just more joy in your d...
So, I had a conversation with ChatGPT, no really, I did, and you can hear it!
How can AI help you, not just someday, but right now do the things you already do, only better or faster? Are you stuck staring at analytics you don't understand? Is your website’s first impression still speaking to the couples of five years ag...
You've been prompting for years!
You've been prompting for years!Are you getting the best results from your clients, employees, or even AI? Have you ever wondered why vague instructions lead to vague outcomes? In this episode, I explore how the way you communicate—wheth...
People like to buy, they don’t like to be sold to!
Are your wedding clients feeling empowered to make their own choices, or are you unknowingly making them feel “sold to”? What friction are you adding that might be keeping them from saying yes? In this episode, I dig into why offering clear cho...
Beth Fox - Confessions of a Gen Z Bride
Are you losing couples before you even have a chance to connect? What if simply answering their first question—how much do you cost—was all it took to keep them from ghosting you? Would you book more show rounds if you made your pricing transpa...
If you can't walk a mile in their shoes, at least take a few steps
If you can't walk a mile in their shoes, at least take a few stepsYou’ve probably been told that you should walk a mile in the shoes of your customers, to see what’s it’s like for them when shopping for a service or product like yours. B...
