Ep. 29: The Decline of Hospitality In The Wedding Industry

Hey Jabbers! Are you often sitting at your desk thinking, my website sucks! I wish my copy attracted better clients! Then listen up!   If you're ready to unlock the secrets of compelling copy, then dive into this episode where we chat with the brilliant Sara Noel from Between the Lines Copywriting! Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with actionable tips, creative insights, and some honest truths to elevate your writing game. Whether you're crafting catchy captions or developing deeper narratives, or needing to rewrite your entire website, this episode is packed with essentials to transform your words and your website into powerful tools to attract the right audience! Sara shares her expertise on how to make your copy not just good, but great and how to convert people to actually purchase your services. So, if you're ready to take your copy to the next level, you won't want to miss this one! Sara shares a lot of actionable steps you can take today to start changing your website copy and up your game in your business.    If you'd like to learn more from Sara and make your copy something your clients are going crazy over, then you'll want to join her Site Series Sprint course. Trust us, after this episode, you're going to be sprinting to sign up!    You can find Sara online at Between The Lines Copywriting and on Instagram @btlcopy.    We hope you love this episode as much as we did. Enjoy Jabbers!  ---- In this episode, we are also sharing about one of our favorite tools, Flodesk! It's one of the tools we use all the time in our business to make the best emails that actually convert. And bonus, they have beautiful templates and it's ridiculously easy to use. You can keep everything on brand, create automatic funnels, sell digital products, courses and even set up a sales page right in the platform. You can grab your 14 day free trial at the link below. https://partners.flodesk.com/JAB   JAB Info:  Website Instagram for the Pod Instagram for Kari Instagram for Gabby 

Hey Jabbers! We're back with Part 2 of our sizzling wedding hot takes! This week we're diving into the big questions: Should little ones be on the guest list? Who deserves to be the highest paid vendor at a wedding?  And the age-old debate—First Look or wait for the aisle moment? We've got some juicy opinions and candid thoughts ready to spill in this episode, and trust us, you won't want to miss it! Whether you're planning your big day, dreaming of it, or just love a good wedding chat, we've got something for everyone. Tune in, turn up the volume, and listen in!    Listen to the episode wherever you are and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated with more exciting episodes. Enjoy Jabbers!  Website Instagram for the Pod Instagram for Kari Instagram for Gabby     

Hey Jabbers! We're back with another episode! This week on Just Another Biz Podcast, Gabby and Kari are diving into the world of wedding budgets and realistic designs that match them!   Wedding planners, this is for you! How are we estimating budgets these days? Doesn’t it feel like quotes are all over the place and constantly changing?  So join us as we spill the beans on our thoughts and processes for wedding design and matching your budget. You can tune in to our latest episode now! 💕 Listen to the episode wherever you are and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated with more exciting episodes. Enjoy Jabbers!  Website Instagram for the Pod Instagram for Kari Instagram for Gabby 

Welcome back Jabbers! Are you ready to dive into the wild world of wedding bells and... well, maybe a few less-than-friendly vibes? This week on Just Another Biz Podcast, we're unpacking what we view as the decline of hospitality in the wedding industry.  Before you get all heated, take a beat and listen to our episode! We share some insights into why we feel that hospitatlity has declined over the years from vendors. There are so many vendors doing it well and delivering top notch hospitality but we share some things you can and should avoid as a business owner and how you can infuse hospituatliy into your business to go above and beyond for your clients. After all, that's what our industry is all about! Enjoy!    Website Instagram for the Pod Instagram for Kari Instagram for Gabby    Join us as we gab about some recent experiences and shed light on how we can bring back the warmth and joy to these special celebrations and infuse it into our business!    

Get ready to dive into our latest mini episode of Just Another Biz Podcast! We're serving up some sizzling hot takes for 2025 that you won't want to miss. From the ever-evolving role of AI in the wedding world, to managing client expectations like a pro, we’re dishing out our hot takes and insights on it all. We also dive into what a "luxury" wedding means and how to handle client reviews with finesse. We've got you covered with expert advice and stories that will inspire and entertain. Love our hot takes or hate them? Let us know your thoughts and your own hot takes too! Thanks for tuning in Jabbers!  Website Instagram for the Pod Instagram for Kari Instagram for Gabby 

Welcome back for another episode of Just Another Biz Podcast! Today Kari and Gabby are chatting with the owners of Mint Springs Farm, a wedding venue just outside of Nashville that Bec and Kelly recently acquired. We know a lot of wedding pros think about venue ownership as the logical next step in their wedding career so we thought we would ask these gals all about their experience. Before we dive in, let us tell you a little about our guests today: Bec Broaddus was literally born into events—her dad was working an event when her mom went into labor! A Nashville native, she spent 12 years at G Catering, managing over 3,000 events and a staff of 150. From weddings to music award shows, Bec has done it all. She loves designing events, staying organized, and unwinding at Orange Theory. Fun fact: she was in the Hannah Montana movie! Her drink of choice? A bourbon neat or French 75. Kelly got her start in events at 18, working high-profile Cape Cod weddings, including for the Kennedy family. With a Hospitality Event Management degree, she set her sights on major cities and moved to Nashville in 2015. Since then, she’s worked on over 350 weddings, plus A-list events like the CMA Artist of the Year Awards. Now a business owner and new mom, Kelly loves hot yoga, New England sports, and a good glass of wine.   Thanks for tuning into today as we chat with Bec and Kelly about their story, how they acquired Mint Springs Farm and their why for running their wedding venue. You can find them on Instagram @mintspringsfarm or on their website to connect! Enjoy Jabbers!    ----    Thanks for being with us today Jabbers!  Website Instagram for the Pod Instagram for Kari Instagram for Gabby 

In this week's episode of Just Another Biz Podcast, Kari and Gabby are pulling back the curtain on what business sales really look like behind the scenes. From the highs to the unexpected lows, the ghosting inquiries, the client calls, P&Ls and more! We’re sharing the truths that don’t always make it to the gram, if you know what we mean. Tune in for an honest, unfiltered look at the challenges we've faced, some loses, some great wins, and everything in between. Thanks for being with us this week on the Jab!    Today's episode is also sponsored by Maria and Irresistible Selling! Doors are closing soon!    Welcome to Irresistible Selling Jabbers, crafted by Maria Bayer, the pioneer behind sales mindset transformation. Her track record? Over $25 million in sales and 10 plus years of teaching wedding pros how to sell in a way that feels good and makes them a lot of money.  The short of it? She knows what she’s talking about. And her program is not like anything else on the market. It’s truly transformational, where you'll learn exclusive strategies to book 5-figure clients and elevate your business, quickly. So if you'd like to learn more about Irresistible Selling and join the program to elevate your business and make more money, you can sign up at the link below. As two people who have gone through Irresistible Selling, we know this program works and we want everyone to elevate their biz by joining this incredible community.    Join Irresistible Selling at the link below and follow Maria on Instagram @mariabayer1.  https://justanotherbizpodcast--mariabayer.thrivecart.com/2025-is/     Thanks for being with us today Jabbers!  Website Instagram for the Pod Instagram for Kari Instagram for Gabby     

Hi Jabbers! On today’s episode we are chatting with Maria Bayer about mastering sales for your wedding business and how you can sell without feeling slimy!  Maria is a leading sales and mindset strategist for wedding and event professionals who want to book next-level clients and scale their businesses to multi 6- and 7-figures. She teaches a modern sales approach that empowers clients to connect authentically, command top dollar, and achieve rapid results. Her clients often see a 2-10x sales increase within a year, transforming both their businesses and their belief in what’s possible. As the creator of Irresistible Selling, which we’ll be chatting about today, Maria offers forward-thinking strategies for fast, sustainable growth without chasing or being salesy. With over $25 million in personal sales and a background negotiating with industry giants like Target and Best Buy, she equips her clients with advanced strategies that go beyond traditional wedding industry teachings, giving them a competitive edge.   A sought-after speaker, Maria has shared her expertise at top industry events and with organizations such as WIPA, ILEA, ABC, Be Sage, The Wedding Pro CEO Summit, Sarah Does SEO, Rock Paper Coin, Refine Collective, and many more, as well as corporate workshops and training sessions. Through her community, speaking engagements, and authorship, Maria is elevating the wedding industry by raising the bar on what business owners can charge and how much they can earn.    Today's episode is also sponsored by Maria and Irresistible Selling!   Welcome to Irresistible Selling Jabbers, crafted by Maria Bayer, the pioneer behind sales mindset transformation. Her track record? Over $25 million in sales and 10 plus years of teaching wedding pros how to sell in a way that feels good and makes them a lot of money.  The short of it? She knows what she’s talking about. And her program is not like anything else on the market. It’s truly transformational, where you'll learn exclusive strategies to book 5-figure clients and elevate your business, quickly. So if you'd like to learn more about Irresistible Selling and join the program to elevate your business and make more money, you can sign up at the link below. As two people who have gone through Irresistible Selling, we know this program works and we want everyone to elevate their biz by joining this incredible community.    Join Irresistible Selling at the link below and follow Maria on Instagram @mariabayer1.  https://justanotherbizpodcast--mariabayer.thrivecart.com/2025-is/     Thanks for being with us today Jabbers!  Website Instagram for the Pod Instagram for Kari Instagram for Gabby   

Hey Jabbers welcome to season 2 of Just Another Biz Podcast! This season we’re diving into sales, marketing, strategy and even health tips for all you wedding pros out there. We’re so grateful that you’ve been a part of our first year of podcasting and have loved seeing the reviews and feedback so far. As always please let us know what you want to hear more of and how we can make this podcast even better in season 2 and beyond   Now to today’s episode with our special guest Adriel Nutter from Plann Well. More about Plann Well below:  Solely for Event Professionals: This website/platform is a resource for wedding/event professionals to come together in a space where they can share information and leave reviews, etc. that they may otherwise not want to give potential couples access to! Vendor to Vendor Reviews: This builds rapport among vendors and promotes relationships among wedding markets. Real-Time Availability Calendars: Most vendors are unwilling to share their availability calendars with potential couples but, when polled, all vendors were willing to share their availability with Planners and other fellow vendors. This allows Planners, or other event pros. to search by date for vendors eliminating the time consuming back and forth of "Are you available?" emails and the overall lag time waiting for responses. This also eliminates the wasted time of vendors receiving inquiries for dates they are already booked. Most importantly, this generates business for small businesses with small marketing budgets.  Affordable: PlannWell.com is completely free for Event Planners and priced below $40/month for all other Event Professionals.   With over 17 years of experience in the event industry, Adriel has done it all— from corporate events to non-profits and eventually breaking into the wedding world. She’s planned over 200 weddings and worked every angle of the industry, from catering and bartending to venue coordinating and even as a bride herself. A Texan at heart, now calling South Carolina home by way of Nashville, Adriel has seen the South in all its beautiful glory. Her passion for finding efficient systems led her to create Plann Well, a platform designed to save event planners and vendors time and help them focus on profitability instead of endless email chains. When she’s not busy planning events as the owner of Sutlan + Co., you can find her soaking up the sunshine, indulging in tacos, chocolate, and peaches, or dreaming of the Caribbean.   We hope you enjoy today's episode of season 2 of Just Another Biz Podcast and wedding pros, don't forget to check out Plann Well and get signed up today! 

Hey Jabbers! Today we are chatting about ways to promote your business and how to form relationships without being dare I say annoying to other vendors or feeling spammy online. Gabby and Kari dive into some tips on ways to form solid relationships with those in your industry and to market to your audience without feeling spammy.   Enjoy this mini episode and the final one of the season! We'll be back in the new year with season 2 of Just Another Biz Podcast!  ---  In today's episode we share about one of our favorite platforms, Gusto, to help us run payroll for our business. If you'd like to join Gusto and simplify your payroll for your small business, join by using the link below and get some money back in your pocket! https://gusto.com/i/kari477   Website Instagram for the Pod Instagram for Kari Instagram for Gabby