#33 - Behind the Curtain of a Wedding Venue w/ James' Places Manager, Lesley-Anne
In this episode, we sit down with Lesley-Anne, Operations Manager for James’s Places—a group of premium wedding venues in the Ribble Valley. With over 20 years working in weddings, Lesley-Anne shares her insider perspective on what venues really look for in suppliers, how to build lasting relationships, and the red flags that can get you blacklisted. We dive into the latest wedding industry trends, from shifting booking patterns to changing couple priorities, and discuss practical tips for both new and established suppliers looking to stand out. Plus, as always, a bit of tea spilling in the form of embarrassing stories and supplier mishaps. Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd love us to interview, please let us know!And remember... Think Wedding Business.Adam & Howard 👊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#32. Are Enquiries & Bookings Dropping in 2025?
It’s the question on every wedding supplier’s mind—what’s going on with enquiries this year? In this honest episode, Adam and Howard explore why so many wedding businesses are seeing fewer bookings in 2025. Is it a blip, or something bigger? They cover changing consumer habits, Instagram reach, word-of-mouth power, and the importance of playing the long game. Expect solid advice, mindset shifts, and some reassurance that you're not alone in this.Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd love us to interview, please let us know!And remember... Think Wedding Business.Adam & Howard 👊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#31. Website Copy & Selling 'You' w/ Jon Carpenter
Does your website do 'you' justice?, as in really tell your story and what makes you stand out. Or are you secretly a little bit embarrassed at the thought of someone reading through it.Do you use the classic "elegant" and "timeless" buzz words?If you're like us, you probably haven't given your website copy too much thought, this conversation will change that. Jon, from The Carpenter Copy, is a wizard of the written word. Not only that, but he really knows how to translate that into the wedding world and make your website sing. Listen to this episode & then go and read through your website, I guarantee it will give you food for thought. Then drop Jon an enquiry here; https://thecarpentercopy.com/Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd love us to interview, please let us know!And remember... Think Wedding Business.Adam & Howard 👊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#30. Imposter Syndrome & Finding Balance w/ Stefan Remneson
In this episode of Think Wedding Business, we sit down with the brilliantly honest and effortlessly creative Stefan Remneson of YSD Media.Stefan shares his raw journey from wildlife filmmaking and BBC gigs to building a powerhouse wedding videography business—all while managing a busy family life and battling imposter syndrome.We dive into:How Stefan transitioned from the BBC to weddingsThe power of not following trends and staying creatively true to yourselfBuilding a business model around life—not the other way aroundManaging edits, burnout, and work-life balance with a “clock-in, clock-out” mindsetWhy honest branding and not chasing validation makes all the differenceThis one is a must-listen for any creative juggling business, family, and mental wellbeing. Stefan drops truth bombs, hilarious stories, and some seriously actionable advice for keeping your business sustainable—and your sanity intact.Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd love us to interview, please let us know!And remember... Think Wedding Business.Adam & Howard 👊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#29. Building a Sideline into a Fulltime Business w/ Frankie Noone
From freelancing to running a thriving bridal makeup business, Frankie Noone has built a name for herself in the wedding industry, all whilst juggling family life. In this episode, we chat with Frankie about her journey from working at MAC to becoming a sought-after bridal MUA—and how she turned her passion into multiple successful businesses, including her own makeup brush brand, Frankie Brush.Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd love us to interview, please let us know!And remember... Think Wedding Business.Adam & Howard 👊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interviews with leading entrepreneurs & business owners in the Wedding Industry. From photographers to florists to dress makers, your hosts, Adam & Howard Wing, find out what it takes to build a successful Wedding Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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