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For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning

For Real is a top 1% podcast for high-achievers who look successful on paper but feel like they’re one group text away from burning it all down. Hosted by Megan Gillikin - serial entrepreneur, business coach, keynote speaker, and recovering people pleaser - this show explores burnout, boundaries, identity shifts, and the brave act of unlearning who you thought you had to be. With unfiltered conversations, “I thought it was just me” moments, and just enough humor to keep it from feeling like group

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189: Rainmakers, Dream Teams, and How They Make You...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/08/24

If you’re looking to grow your business, a hard realization is that you can only go so far if you do it alone. If you’re a wedding planner, maybe you can do 25-30 weddings a year by yourself. If you’re a DJ, maybe 50 weddings. An officiant? You could probably do 100 weddings a year. But no matter what, there’s a limit in how much you can make - unless you build a team. Of course, that comes with its own complications and headaches, so today we talk to someone who focuses on making sure you

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188: Unraveling, with Ashlyn Carter

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/08/10

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Ashlyn Carter, founder of Ashlyn Writes. On the surface, Ashlyn looks like she's crushing it (because she is). She has over 30,000 YouTube followers and always seems so poised and focused on camera. But underneath it all, she has encountered struggles just like the rest of us. For previous Unravelings:156157 with

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34:17

187: Conquer Your Hot Mess Canva Account, with Brenda...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/08/03

You probably use Canva almost every day, but if you're just using it to create social media graphics, you're barely scratching the surface of what it can offer. Today, Verified Global Canva Expert (one of 26 in the world) Brenda Cadman comes on to tell us how we can maximize Canva to its full potential and unlock branding and marketing efficiency.Brenda Cadman's Courses:The Canva RecipeCanva for BeginnersClean Up My CanvaBrenda's 45-day Free Trial of CanvaWeddings for Real 128: How to Avoid

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186: How to use empathy, authority, and authenticity...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/07/27

According to the WeddingWire Newlywed Report, the most common sentiments couples feel when planning their wedding right now are stress, uncertainty, and overwhelm that my friends. That is why we're gonna talk about how to use empathy, authority and authenticity as superpowers to set yourself apart as a wedding professionalThis episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking

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40:49

185: Client conflict resolution tips: Using your...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/07/20

When you feel your phone buzzing, and you look down to see your client's name, what do you think? Are you worried it’s something bad? What about when you KNOW it’s something bad? The client isn’t happy for whatever reason, and they’re calling to tell you about it. Do you get a pit in your stomach? Of course you do, everyone does. But how do you handle it? Today we're talking to conflict resolution specialist Jen Trotter about what you SHOULD be doing to handle these types of

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184: Unraveling, with Andrea Eppolito

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/07/13

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we talk to Las Vegas luxury wedding planner Andrea Eppolito, who was crushing the Vegas wedding scene in 2016 - until she went home and told her husband, "I hate what I'm doing. I hate who I'm doing it for. I hate who I'm doing it with. I just can't function like this."Andrea Eppolito is the founder of Andrea Eppolito Events and

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50:35

183: Money Mindset for Wedding Pros, with Denise...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/07/06

Do you have money mindset blocks that are preventing your business from growing and preventing you from leading your best life? Maybe you believe that you don't deserve to charge more yet. Or maybe you believe you shouldn't charge more because you love what you do. Or maybe you think there's a new competitor popping up every day who charges so little, it's not worth it to raise your prices. I had some major money mindset blocks - until I discovered our guest today, Denise

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41:48

182: How to marry aesthetics and logistics, with...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/06/29

What makes an amazing wedding experience for our clients and their guests? Is it the design elements that make them stop in their tracks when they first see the ballroom or the tent, plus the small little details that start multiple conversations throughout the evening? Is it the logistics of making sure that every vendor is on the same page and the wedding runs smoothly without any confusion or time that seems to drag on? As we all know, a truly memorable event has both precise logistics

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32:24

181: Personalizing your automated client check-ins to...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/06/15

Hi (First Name), Welcome to the (insert podcast here) Podcast! Are you wondering how to personalize some of your automated touch points with your (insert industry here) clients to make them feel more natural so you can connect with your clients more authentically? Business Operations Consultant and lifelong ease-seeker Charlotte Isaac tells us how.This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle,

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39:43

180: Inside Scoop on Selling My Wedding Business +...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/06/08

In some exciting news, after 12 years of running A Southern Soiree Wedding and Event Planning, Megan has passed the torch to the next owner. There have been tears of joy, tears of overwhelm, tears of sadness, and tears of laughter. There have been many WTFs, crazy stories, bad decisions, and life-changing moments. Today, Megan and Jason reflect on the journey and talk about the next chapter.This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding

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30:59

179: 5 ways to build connection with new inquiries,...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/05/25

Let’s think about the couples who fill out an inquiry form. They’re interested in the specifics of your services and your price point of course, but what they're truly hoping for is a real, meaningful connection. It’s the longest they’ll work with someone and it’s the most money they’ll spend on one day, so a wedding pro who makes them feel understood, happy, and excited - that’s who they’re going to pick. But how do you make that connection happen?Michelle Martinez is the host of The Big

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29:14

178: 6 projects for your intern, with Gina Johnston

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/05/18

What are some ways to effectively work with an intern (and not just give them busy work)? Megan and Gina Annab Johnston offer 6 projects you can give your intern right away!This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with

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41:50

177: Unraveling, with Honeyfund's Sara Margulis

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/05/11

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we talk to Sara Margulis, who seemingly had it all - a successful business with her husband, TV appearances all over, an investment from Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, and partnerships with Target and Hilton - but she was deeply in need of getting rid of her old habits to grow professionally and personally. Sara Margulis is the

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Happy Mother's Day! (Emma and Molly unauthorized...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/05/08

Emma and Molly Gillikin have taken over the podcast to wish all the moms (especially Megan) Happy Mother's Day!

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38:51

176: Successful wedding pros understand these 6...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/05/04

When you’re running a business, it can feel pretty overwhelming - like you need to do all the things and do them all really well. And even if you’re at the point in your business where you can outsource some, being aware of everything to make the critical decisions can seem exhausting. But the good news is your business can be broken down into just 6 core competencies - and you don't have to be amazing at all of them.Brandee Gaar is a business coach, speaker, and fellow wedding planner

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175: 9 tips for being a better wedding pro during...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/04/20

Let's face it, this is one of the busiest seasons of your career. It feels like you don't have time for anything other than your clients, but in this solo episode, I'm giving 9 tips for you to become a better wedding pro. Pick a couple to focus on now, then come back once it slows down to implement the rest!Here’s the link to our 25+ Helpful Email Template Bundle I mentioned in the episode from our shop! This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for

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32:09

174: Does your brand need a redesign or refresh?...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/04/06

Let’s talk about your brand. Does it reflect who you are as a person and as a company - and does it attract your ideal clients? Is it something you’re proud of and passionate about, and you truly understand what your colors mean? Is it consistent throughout your website, your socials, your newsletters, and all the things? Branding can be super confusing, so that’s why I brought on branding expert Lisa Aihara to give us some answers.Seasonal Brand Personality Workbook and Brand Keyword

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31:41

173: 10 AHA! Moments from 4 Years of Podcasting

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/03/30

It’s been 4 years since Weddings for Real came to be. Over the last 4 years we’ve evolved and grown in a lot of ways and today, we’ll share some of our all time favorite AHA-moment episodes, and we invite you to join in on the fun!Episodes mentioned include:71: Toxic Stress and How It's Killing Your Business, with Therapist and Executive Coach Andy Maurer73: Relator, Analyzer, Boss, and Dreamer: How to Sell To and Work With the 4 Types of Wedding Clients, with Ideaction's Sam Jacobson85:

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(Replay) 152: Wedding Planner Series: 5 Tips to Grow...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/03/23

In this solo episode, Megan Gillikin answers 5 questions from the Weddings for Real Facebook Group, including how to hire your #2, how to raise your prices, and how to take steps to make your business full time.References: Episode 151: Creating a digital welcome guide Episode 145: Margeaux Fraise on leveraging Facebook GroupsFor more client experience tips, visit ThePlannersVault.com/clientexperienceThis episode is also brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for

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38:06

172: How to create a culture within your wedding...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/03/16

On last week’s episode, Ashley Ebert gave us the inside scoop on WHY we need to build a team, even though it can be pretty scary. But what happens when you actually DO start building a team? How can you create a culture that you can truly be proud of, something that represents both you and your brand, and something that your team, your partners, and your clients can feel? As we graduate from solopreneurs to leaders, it is our responsibility to create this elusive culture, but most of us

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