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Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney

Are you a wedding business owner that wants to grow your business for success? You are in the right place as you tune into the UK"s leading Wedding Industry podcast - winner of the 2025 best business category of the British Podcast Awards. If you want to take your creative passion and turn it into a successful, profitable business doing what you love, you are in the right place. In the Wedding Pros who are ready to grow Podcast wedding business consultant and speaker Becca Pountney will share her

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53:08

Why getting your time back matters - With Colleen...

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/12/18

Do you feel like you never have enough time to get everything done in your business? Do you truly know what you use your time doing right now? Today I'm chatting with Colleen Carswell, CEO of Structured to Scale about how to audit your time, and become more effective in your wedding business.Download the time auditFollow Colleen on InstagramTime Stamps:00:03 - The Importance of Time in Business03:00 - The Journey of a Wedding Planner16:08 - Understanding Time Audits for Business Efficiency22:51 -

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49:01

Navigating the 'experience era' with Julie Comfort

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/12/11

We are living in an 'experience era' where events need to go deeper than just logistics and design. Today I'm chatting with Experience Designer - Julie Comfort about her work in this field.As founder of The Experiential Wedding - she works alongside couples and planners to design the experience for their event, ensuring the event is remembered long after it has finished.Find out more: https://www.theexperientialwedding.com/The retreat: https://www.theexperientialwedding.com/workshopsTime

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47:38

Lessons learnt in Las Vegas in 2025

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/12/04

It's that time of the year where I recap everything I learnt this year during my trip to Las Vegas (and San Francisco). Wedding MBA is one of my favourite times of the year, you can't help but be inspired when speaking at the worlds biggest wedding industry conference. I share all the lessons learnt on my travels and you will hear from some of the speakers and sponsors of my new event Wed Pros Live about why they think Wedding Industry Conferences are ALWAYS worth attending.Attend Wedding MBA 2026

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54:27

Scaling your wedding business to new heights with...

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/11/27

Are you ready to start scaling your wedding business to new heights? Today I am chatting with the founder and CEO of the Gilchrist collection -Samantha Gilchrist. It's one of the most inspiring conversations I have ever had as she shares her journey from wedding photographer to owner of 12 wedding venues in the UK and USA. Find out more about the Gilchrist CollectionFollow Samantha on InstagramTime Stamps:00:00 - Evaluating Team Performance in Small Businesses01:01 - The Journey to Wedding

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57:23

How to maximize ROI at a wedding show.

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/11/20

Today I am chatting with Sonia Bhayani - sales and partnership director at the National Wedding Show. We discuss why wedding shows still have a place in 2025 and beyond and how the National Wedding Show is staying current. We talk about how to approach wedding shows and the best ways to ensure you get the return on investment when you exhibit. Find out more about the National Wedding ShowDownload my Wedding Show ChecklistTime Stamps:00:25 - Introduction to Wedding Business Marketing05:02 -

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41:32

Transforming Wedding Venues from the top down - with...

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/11/13

This week I am chatting all things venues, from a different perspective. I'm interviewing General Manager of Mulberry House Richard Kidner about running a team and keeping the venue current and attractive to couples. Culture starts from the top - and it's clear that at Mulberry the team want to succeed. We also discover the role technology and automation has played in the Mulberry house sales process, and the time the team have got back as a result.Time stamps:00:02 - Entrepreneurial Mindset and

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44:46

What will the marriage law reform mean for you? With...

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/11/06

Here in the UK there are potential big changes on the horizon when it comes to how you can get legally married. There is a lot of conflicting information out there so I wanted to try and get to the heart of what all this means for you. I spoke with Professor of Law at Cardiff University Russell Sandberg to try and get a clearer understanding about the possible changes in the law and what it could mean to our industry.Follow Russell on Instagram for updatesRead Russell's bookRead the Law Commission

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38:04

Why new connections matter - with Dave Startin

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/10/30

Today I'm chatting with Dave - founder of Love me Do Wedding Films and co-founder of the Happily Ever After Christmas party for Wedding Pros. I wanted to find out more about Dave, his industry growth and why he decided to get the industry together to celebrate at Christmas!Get your tickets for the party using code PODCAST for a discountLove Me Do Wedding FilmsFollow Happily Every After Party on InstagramTime Stamps:00:13 - Introduction to Wedding Business Growth06:27 - Transition to Wedding

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41:05

What's working for Wed Pros on TikTok right now?

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/10/23

Are you ready to embrace the world of TikTok? Today I am chatting with my very own content creator Simona about what's working right now in the world of TikTok and Instagram Reels. She shares what she's done with my account to increase my visibility and how she's helping Wedding Pros and Venues grow their accounts too. Join TikTok Pro this NovemberFollow Simona on Instagram and TikTokFollow me on Instagram and TikTokTime Stamps00:09 - Introduction to Wedding Business Marketing02:59 - Transitioning

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50:07

Does the wedding industry need regulation? With...

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/10/16

Today I'm chatting with Founder of Guides for Brides and Beyond Weddings Alison Hargreaves. Having spent over 30 years in the wedding industry she started to think about how she could give back. Our industry is vastly under regulated and Alison could see the need for businesses to show couples they could be trusted. This week she officially hosted the launch of the UK Wedding Association, a not for profit organisation designed to bring the industry together. Today I am diving deep into what the

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Embracing TikTok as a wedding pro - with Ruth Melton

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/10/09

Today I am chatting with Ruth Melton, The Wedding and Event Director of Elms Barn. We chat about her experience of working with us over the summer as she took our TikTok Pro course and how it's impacted her venue for the better. We also discuss shifts she is seeing in the wedding industry and how you can make it on to her recommended suppliers list!Want to join the next round of TikTok Pro this November? The sign up is now open:Find out more about TikTok ProFind Elms Barn on TikTok or InstagramVisit

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Bonus - We won - here's our award winning entry!

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/10/05

We did it - officially the best wedding industry podcast - in fact the best business podcast! We won Gold in the business category of the 2025 British Podcast awards.To celebrate here's my reflections on the evening and a chance for you to listen to our award winning entry!With thanks to Ciara Crossan, Ian Ramirez, Anshika Arora and Michelle Miles who all featured in our entry.Time Stamps00:01 - Reflections on our win01:42 - Celebrating Success and Future Directions06:13 - The Importance of Imagery

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26:43

10 things to do when wedding enquiries are low

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/10/02

2025 has been a difficult year for many wedding business owners and venues - but how do you respond when enquiries are not at the level you are expecting? Today I am bringing you 10 suggested actions you can take when you find yourself in this situation.Time stamps:00:27 - 10 Tips for Improving Inquiry Levels in Your Wedding Business05:15 - Proactive Strategies for Wedding Business Success09:45 - Reigniting Cold Leads17:23 - Proactive Business Strategies During Quiet TimesMentioned in this

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36:56

Becoming a Long Haul Leader with Chris Ducker

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/09/25

Burn out in the wedding industry is real - but it shouldn't be a badge of honour. We see people come and go in this industry, but you shouldn't be at the point of breaking before you take a break.Today on the podcast I am joined by one of my own personal business mentors - Chris Ducker. He shares his own journey of building a business that led to burn out - and what it has taught him about lasting the long haul. This message is for all of us - are you putting in the steps you need to become a Long

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41:58

Turning magic into a business with Revilo Twist Magic

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/09/18

Today I am chatting with magician Oli Couchman, the man behind Revilo Twist Magic. We talk about how magic came into his life, how you enter the magic circle, and how he quit his job to work full time doing what he loves. Oli shares tips on networking, what's working for him right now and why you need to be proactive in your sales strategy.Find Oli on InstagramVisit the Revilo Twist WebsiteJoin the Wedding Pro Members LoungeTime stamps:00:08 - Networking Strategies for Wedding Professionals02:08 -

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53:30

Are Wedding Shows Dead? With Just For Your Occasion

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/09/11

Today I am chatting with two of my clients - Tara and Adam, founders of Just For Your Occasion. Since starting their business 3 years ago, they have gone from 0 wedding per year to over 150 - what is the secret to their success? Wedding Shows! Hear their story from getting started, to realising the constant need for change. It's an honest, candid conversation from business owners who are right in the middle of their growth journey.Join the Wed Pros Members LoungeJust for Your Occasion WebsiteFind

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54:43

Keeping your creativity alive with Nick Rutter

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/09/04

Today I am chatting with Multicultural wedding photographer Nick Rutter. With over 17 years in the wedding industry, Nick is known for his natural, creative and colourful photography. We talk about his journey so far, the lessons he's learnt along the way and how he challenges himself to keep his creativity alive.Follow Nick on InstagramVisit Nicks websiteTime Stamps:00:30 - Starting a Journey in Multicultural Weddings00:38 - The Journey of a Wedding Photographer15:51 - The Journey of Learning and

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32:47

Part 4 - Is your customer service up to scratch?

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/08/28

You've made the sale, but that's just the start of the journey! How can you offer exceptional customer service so that your customers rave about you to their friends? Today is the final part of our 4 part summer series where we talk about how to excel when it comes to boundaries and customer service.Time Stamps:00:04 - The Next Steps After the Sale01:35 - Setting Boundaries and Expectations in Customer Service12:00 - Surprise and Delight in Customer Service16:06 - Dealing with Difficult Customer

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33:59

Part 3 - Making the sale!

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/08/21

The enquiry lands in your inbox.... now the question is, can you turn it into a sale? Today I am going to be sharing best practices and top tips to help your conversion rate increase. Limit ghosting and time wasters and start getting higher quality sales in your wedding business.Want us to help build your CRM? See the Wedding Pro Agency info here.Try out BriteBiz for your businessTime Stamps:00:04 - Understanding the Customer Journey03:58 - The Customer Journey: Response Time and Automation14:34 -

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15:14

Part 2 - Getting the enquiries!

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney ·

2025/08/14

This August on the podcast I am walking you through a step by step analysis of the customer journey. Today in part two we talk about getting the enquiries. People may know you exist, but are you doing enough to turn those viewers into enquirers!Time Stamps:00:07 - Understanding Client Engagement in Wedding Businesses01:04 - Understanding the Inquiry Stage of the Customer Journey04:42 - Marketing Strategies for Wedding Professionals08:09 - Understanding the Importance of Testimonials in Business11:10

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