Confetti, the Wedding Planning Business Talk Show
Every other Tuesday, at 7pm US/Eastern, listen to a LIVE broadcast of “CONFETTI-The Wedding Planning Business Talk Show.”
Hosted on BlogTalkRadio this completely interactive and lively gathering focuses on the needs of wedding planners–established and aspiring–around the globe. We have a lot fun…you should join us!
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Past Episodes of CONFETTI
#303: Hosting your own bridal show; wedding business websites and SEO
During this episode we talked about ideas and tips for hosting your very own, very fun, bridal or wedding show. We also had a great conversation about the importance of optimizing your wedding planning business website. Listen to internet radio with Debbie Tobias on Blog Talk Radio MENTIONED IN THIS [...]
Episode #224: Learn how to Design and Decorate Weddings
Wedding Event Design is a hot topic. Which bride doesn’t want her wedding guests to gasp in amazement as they enter the reception room? If you’re creative and love design, then maybe specializing in wedding and event design/decor might be the right path for you… Listen to internet radio with [...]
#223: Wedding Planning Business Tools
Here are some of the tools that I have found to be really helpful in running a wedding planning business: Listen to internet radio with Debbie Tobias on Blog Talk Radio Business Telephone Solution It’s amazing how technology changes everything. Just a few short years ago, using your mobile phone [...]
#222:Wedding Planner Certification, Lovegevity Wedding Planning Institute
Currently, there are no requirements for wedding planners to be certified. Nevertheless, several wedding planner certification programs are available if you decide that’s the route you’d like to take. During this episode hear listener feedback about various wedding planner certification courses. Also meet Cho Phillips, Executive Director of the Lovegevity [...]
#221: Are you Sure you Want to Become a Wedding Planner?
It’s time to get your Wedding Planning Business off the ground, already! Listen in as we talk about setting goals for the upcoming year and working towards getting that very first client. Listen to internet radio with Debbie Tobias on Blog Talk Radio
#220: Wedding Business Launch Party Tips, Hiring an Intern for your Wedding Planning Business
Thinking of hosting a Launch Party to kick-off your brand new wedding planning business? Here are a few tips and ideas to get the ball rolling. Is an intern the answer for getting the help you need to manage each of your client’s weddings? These are the topics we cover [...]
#219: Wedding Planner Insurance, How to Price your Wedding Planner Services, Open-Ended Questions for Brides
Do you need to have Wedding Planner Insurance for your wedding planning business? What about your clients? Do your brides (and grooms) need to have insurance for their wedding day? Before a prospective client contacts you about your wedding planner services, make sure you know what your time and professional [...]
#218: College Courses for Wedding Planners, Finding your Wedding Planning Passion, How to Promote your Wedding Planning Business
Learn the importance of documenting what you do as a wedding planner Which college courses are required to become a wedding planner? Discover how to fuel your passion for weddings and turn it into a wedding planning specialty or niche Find out about using Social Media to promote your wedding [...]
#217: What to take to a Prospective Client Meeting; Wedding Planners and Bridal Shows; Day-Of Wedding Planning as a Niche
What should you (the wedding planner) take with you when you’re meeting with a prospective client for the very first time? Is Day-Of Wedding Planning a good niche for a wedding planning business? Hear the answers to these questions and more.
#216-wedding planning business website tips, celebrity wedding non-disclosure agreement
During another episode of CONFETTI, the talk show for wedding planners, we talk about non-disclosure wording when you’re planning high-profile weddings, tips for your wedding planning business website and more MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sample Celebrity Wedding Non-Disclosure Agreement – If you’re selected to plan the wedding for a high-profile [...]
#215-Selecting a Wedding Planning Specialty, Helpful Day-of Wedding Planning tips
During this episode of CONFETTI, the bi-weekly talk show for wedding planners, listen to our lively discussion as we share comments and ideas all about the wedding planning business. Hear answers to questions like, “Can I specialize in both full-service and day-of wedding planning services?” and “Can I mix corporate, [...]
#214-Occasionography review; Wedding planning software suggestions, Wedding planning email scams
During this episode of CONFETTI, the talk show for wedding planners, Debbie shares a quick review of a popular personalized candy wrapper business opportunity, listeners provide suggestions for wedding planning software, a heads-up about wedding planning email scams, thoughts about wedding planning certification and more… MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Professional [...]
#213-The missing episode...
This scheduled episode of CONFETTI, the wedding planning business talk show, was cancelled (actually it did happen, but lasted all of ten, maybe twelve, minutes!)…host, Debbie was sick as a dog! Please check out the very next episode, #214.
#212-Wedding Ceremony Protocol, Finding Clients Overseas, Be a Mobile Wedding Planner, Wedding Internet Scams
During this episode of CONFETTI, discover how to provide guidance to clients about wedding ceremony protocol, hear tips for finding clients overseas, how to avoid Wedding Internet Scams and more. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE… Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette book – Although I wasn’t always a fan of this book (thought [...]
#211 - How to Find a Mentor for your Wedding Planning Business
If you’re looking for a mentor to help you as you grow your wedding planning business? Listen as Debbie shares a few tips and suggestions for finding one.
#210 - 10 Things You Should Have in Place BEFORE Launching your Wedding Planning Business
Join Debbie as she shares the “10 Things you Should Have in Place BEFORE Launching your Wedding Planning Business.” Live Broadcast Date: May 31, 2011 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE… Here’s a list of the Ten things that I believe you should have in place before you start your wedding planning [...]
#209 - Planning Destination Weddings, Interview with Candy Cain
During this episode, Debbie talks to Candy Cain, destination wedding planning specialist. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Candy Cain Travel -Destination Wedding Specialists. Candy Cain is the owner and the facilitator for the AFWPI Destination Wedding Certification Course. AFWPI – Association of Wedding Professionals International – an international organization dedicated [...]
#208: Interview with Rebecca Price of Weddingesque
During this special weekend edition, Debbie is joined by co-host Rebecca Price of Weddingesque. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE… Weddingesque – A Brisbane Australia-based wedding planning company specializing in vintage and retro-style weddings.
#207: Promoting a Wedding Planning Business with Flyers, Wedding Idea Kit Contents, Joining a Wedding Networking Group
During this episode of CONFETTI, the Q&A session includes: Promoting a Wedding Planning Business with Flyers, Items to include in a Wedding Idea Kit, Joining a Wedding Networking Group. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE… A Wedding Idea Kit is a great way to perk the interest of qualified brides and grooms [...]
#206: Help with Initial Bridal Consultation, Hiring staff for your Wedding Planning Business, Offering Free or Reduced-Price Wedding Planning Services
During this episode of CONFETTI, get tips for the initial bridal consultation, managing and hiring staff for your wedding planning business, offering free or reduced-fee wedding planning services and more. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE… The Wedding Planning Institute Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) The Wedding Business Guide
#205: Working with Unresponsive Brides, Hosting your own Wedding Planning Seminar, Keeping in Contact with Brides
During this episode of CONFETTI, Debbie offers a few suggestions for dealing with unresponsive and rude brides, hosting your own wedding planning seminar, keeping in contact with your brides and more! HAPPY PLANNING!
#204: Helping Clients to Find a Venue, How to get Clients by Standing Out
During this episode of CONFETTI discover ways to: Help your clients find a venue for their wedding Get more clients for your Wedding Planning business by STANDING OUT.
#203: How to Get More Clients for your Wedding Planning Business, Bridal Show Tips
During this replay of the interactive, live online radio talk show for wedding planners, Debbie offers several suggestions to help you get more clients for your wedding planning business and ideas about the pros and cons of exhibiting at your local bridal show.
#202: DIY Brides, Using Facebook to Market your Wedding Planning Business
During this episode of ‘CONFETTI’, hear the answer to questions like: “How do I market my wedding planning business to DIY brides?“ “How do I use Facebook to market my wedding planning business?” …and more!
#201: Wedding Planner Certification, Getting Traffic to Wedding Business Website
During this episode of ‘CONFETTI’, hear the answer to questions like: “Is wedding planner certification necessary to be a wedding planner?” “How do I get traffic to my wedding planning business website?” “How do I balance my wedding planning business with my pregnancy?” RESOURCES During this broadcast I recommend and [...]
#105: How to Price Wedding Planning Services, Inexpensive ways to Market a Wedding Planning Business
During this episode of ‘CONFETTI’, hear the answers to a variety of wedding planner questions like: “How do I price my wedding planning services?“ “Can you share some inexpensive ways for me to market my wedding planning business?”
#101:Wedding Planning Business Niche Idea, Wedding Email Scams, How to Launch Wedding Planning Business
In this very first episode of CONFETTI, the online radio talk show for wedding planners, learn about: Creating a niche or specialty for your wedding planning business. Tips for launching a wedding planning business How to Avoid Wedding Planning Email Scams ..and more!
