Just Another Biz Podcast: Unfiltered Business Tips for Wedding Pros and Creatives

Kari Smith and Gabby Pinkerton
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This is the wedding business podcast that skips the fluff and spills the tea. Gabby and Kari are experienced planners who’ve lived the late-night timelines, tricky client convos, and messy backend systems and they’re sharing it all. Expect honest advice, smart strategy, and the kind of behind-the-scenes content you wish more people talked about.

  1. 25 Jun

    Ep. 75: How To Turn Your Visibility Into Consistent Inquiries For Your Wedding Business with Becca Pountney

    Hey Jabbers! On today's episode we are chatting with Becca Pountney all about how to turn your visibility into consistent inquiries with your wedding marketing. Becca is a wedding business consultant and marketing expert, helping wedding professionals strengthen their marketing, particularly across social media so they can turn visibility into consistent inquiries and bookings. Her approach is very much about simple, sustainable strategies that actually work in the day-to-day of running a wedding business. As a marketing expert with a background in television and wedding videography, she shares insights on effective marketing strategies for wedding professionals. We talk about the dangers of AI in marketing, ghosting in inquiries, and how to build authentic client relationships.   Becca is a wealth of knowledge and this episode will kick you into gear to fix your marketing so you can start turning your visibility into inquiries and booked clients!    You can work with Becca and find her online at the links below:  Becca's Website and ways to work with her: https://beccapountney.com/ Becca's Podcast: https://beccapountney.com/podcast/ Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccapountney/    Just Another Biz Podcast Info:  Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/  Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/  Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast  Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/  Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents

    58 min

  2. 18 Jun

    Ep. 74: How To Handle Getting Fired As A Planner In The Wedding Industry

    In this episode Gabby and Kari dive into the moments that they have been fired or gently let go by a client and then watched another planner get hired by that couple. Gabby also shares how she got hired by a couple that fired another planner and she's diving into the interesting facts of that scenario. We talk about how to handle the awkwardness and yes, even the hurt and how to move past it. It will inevitably happen and we want to make sure everyone knows how to handle it in the best way possible. Thanks for being here Jabbers, enjoy!    Just Another Biz Podcast Info:  Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/  Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/  Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast  Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/  Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents

    21 min

  3. 11 Jun

    Ep. 73: Clone Your Best Clients: How to Take the Guesswork Out of Your Marketing and Attract More Ideal Clients With Heidi Thompson

    On today's episode we're chatting about how to clone your best clients and how to take the guesswork out of your marketing to attract more ideal clients with Heidi Thompson. Heidi is the best-selling author of Clone Your Best Clients and the wedding business coach & marketing strategist behind Evolve Your Wedding Business where she helps wedding professionals stop throwing everything at the wall and build a focused, strategic marketing system that books ideal clients consistently without living on Instagram or working 60-hour weeks.   Her business & marketing expertise has been featured on several wedding and business outlets and events including Wedding Business Magazine, Wedding Industry Insider, The Wedding Empires Podcast, WeddingMBA, Aisle Planner, Honeybook, and WeddingWire World.   She is the creator and host of Book More Weddings Summit & Wedding Business CEO Summit. Since 2012, Heidi has helped thousands of wedding pros of all kinds across 6 continents grow their wedding businesses without working non-stop.  This is a great conversation if you feel like you're trying everything and it's just not working! Heidi helps you to get clarity so you can find your best clients!    Heidi's Info: Website: http://www.evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolveyourweddingbusiness/  Buy Her Book "Clone Your Best Clients" Here: https://go.theweddingbusinesscollective.com/clone-your-best-clients-book-page?am_id=JABpodcast Her Podcast, "Evolve Your Wedding Business": https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/marketing-strategy-for-wedding-professionals-businesses/id804722065     Just Another Biz Podcast Info:  Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/  Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/  Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast  Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/  Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents

    51 min

  4. 4 Jun

    Ep. 72: You Don't Need Better Weddings, You Need Better Content Curation with Raphaëlle Granger

    On today's episode we're chatting with Raphaëlle Granger all about curating your content to help attract more ideal clients. It's not always about getting better weddings but being able to tell a story through your content that you curate on social media. Raphaëlle is an international wedding photographer based in Montreal, known for her deeply human, emotionally intelligent approach to documenting weddings. Blending documentary sensitivity with an elevated visual language, her work is rooted in presence, atmosphere, and the quiet moments that often go unnoticed but become unforgettable with time. Her photographs have been recognized internationally, including being named one of Rangefinder’s 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography. She has photographed celebrations across Canada, Europe, and the Middle East, and is known for creating imagery that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. Beyond photography itself, Raphaëlle has become increasingly recognized for her thoughtful perspective on curation, brand direction, and emotional storytelling within the wedding industry. Her work and education focus on helping photographers move beyond simply documenting what exists, toward intentionally building portfolios and businesses that reflect the kind of work and life they truly want to create. Whether photographing an intimate gathering or a multi-day luxury celebration, her approach remains the same: to create images that feel honest, timeless, and profoundly alive.   Dive into this episode and go check out her work if you need some inspiration on curating your content a little bit better to attract those ideal clients.  Her website: https://raphaellegranger.com/ Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raphaellegranger/    Just Another Biz Podcast Info:  Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/  Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/  Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast  Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/  Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents

    42 min

  5. 28 May

    Ep. 71: Wedding Industry Tea: The Rise of TikTok Wedding Vendor Reviews and Complaints

    Hey Jabbers! We're back this week with an episode chatting all about brides taking to TikTok to leave reviews or complain about the wedding industry and the so called "price gouging" and how it kind of feels like the new Yelp for vendors. We're sharing our honest thoughts on why brides are complaining, what's appropriate and not appropriate and how as vendors we can respond. Also, talking about ways that we can just avoid getting a video made on TikTok about our services. If you're living up to the services contracted for and going above and beyond, you're doing great! But if you're not providing the services that you contracted to your client, it might be time to step it up. Lastly, don't let potential clients complaining about pricing make you nervous and then you reduce your pricing, stay strong Jabbers, you know what you're worth!  Chime in and tell us your thoughts! Thanks for being here Jabbers!    Just Another Biz Podcast Info:  Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/  Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/  Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast  Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/  Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents

    22 min

  6. 21 May

    Ep. 70: Child-Free Wedding Etiquette: How to Set Boundaries Without the Drama

    Hey Jabbers! This week we're chatting all about the proper etiqette of inviting kids to a wedding or not and our honest thoughts and advice on how to handle the situation on both ends. Kids at weddings can be a cute photo op or it might be guaranteed chaos? We're chatting about child-free weddings, family expectations, RSVP confusion, couples and guests being offended, and why this topic somehow becomes everyone’s strongest opinion overnight. We’re talking about how couples can communicate their wishes clearly without sounding harsh, what guests should not assume when it comes to bringing their children, and how you can respond to this from both sides. Whether you’re planning a fully kid-friendly wedding or setting firm “adults only” boundaries, this conversation is all about navigating it with respect (and maybe a little less family drama). Thanks for being here and we hope you find this episode helpful!    Just Another Biz Podcast Info:  Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/  Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/  Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast  Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/  Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents

    18 min

  7. 14 May

    Ep. 69: How Wedding Pros Can Turn Website Clicks Into Booked Clients with Vivienne Wagner of Houndstooth Media

    Hey Jabbers! This week we are back with a new episode with a special guest, Vivienne Wagner of Houndstooth Media Group. She shares expert insights on turning website traffic into inquiries, leveraging SEO and AI, and adapting to the evolving digital landscape in 2026. You can discover practical strategies as a small business owner, especially in the wedding industry, to enhance visibility, attract ideal clients, and create memorable customer experiences. Vivienne Wagner is the Founder and CEO of Houndstooth Media Group, a boutique digital marketing agency helping mid-sized businesses turn their websites into revenue-driving assets through strategic SEO and AI-driven optimization. Known for making complex marketing concepts clear and actionable, Vivienne advises business leaders on how to position their companies to be found by both human audiences and emerging AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Her approach increases organic visibility, drives qualified traffic, and reduces reliance on paid ads, enabling businesses to scale more sustainably. She frequently partners with founders and executive teams seeking trusted marketing leadership or a sharper second opinion on their current strategy. Through her SEO & AI Optimization Audit, she helps companies uncover missed opportunities, identify weaknesses, and build a clear roadmap for competing in today’s evolving search landscape. As a speaker and podcast guest, Vivienne brings candor, humor, and practical insight to conversations about AI-driven marketing, strong digital foundations, and long-term growth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houndstoothmediagroup/ Website: https://houndstoothmediagroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivienne-wagner/ Free resource: AIO Visibility Webinar – Get Your Business Found https://houndstooth-media-group.webinargeek.com/bridal-aio-webinar-get-your-business-found?cst=just-another-biz-podcast Search hasn’t just changed — it’s been replaced. Today, AI decides what gets seen and what gets ignored. If a business isn’t showing up, it’s not just overlooked, it may not even be in the running.   --- Just Another Biz Podcast Info:  Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/  Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/  Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast  Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/  Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents

    54 min

  8. 7 May

    Ep. 68: From Rain Spells to Venmo Requests: Wedding Industry Tea

    Hey Jabbers! In this episode, Gabby and Kari are diving into some fun hot topics and we're explore some trending wedding topics including innovative umbrella rental companies for weddings, the controversial trend of Venmo-ing guests from the brides... like what are we even doing here? And the quirky world of Etsy weather witches and how people are using them to keep the bad weather away on their wedding day. We share insights, opinions and our honest thoughts, so dive in with us as we gab about these hot topics!    Don't forget to leave us a 5 star review and join us over on Substack to support our work!    Just Another Biz Podcast Info:  Website: https://justanotherbizpodcast.com/  Join Us on Substack for More Content: https://justanotherbizpodcast.substack.com/  Instagram for the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast  Instagram for Kari: https://www.instagram.com/featheredarrowstudio/  Instagram for Gabby : https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents

    24 min
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This is the wedding business podcast that skips the fluff and spills the tea. Gabby and Kari are experienced planners who’ve lived the late-night timelines, tricky client convos, and messy backend systems and they’re sharing it all. Expect honest advice, smart strategy, and the kind of behind-the-scenes content you wish more people talked about.

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