The Power in Purpose: A Podcast for Wedding Pros

Candice Coppola
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Wedding pros... you've just found your weekly dose of why. Get ready to grow your business with intention, one episode at a time. Each week, we explore the strategies and techniques that build a profitable wedding industry business with purpose.

  1. 21 hrs ago

    218 | The Difference Between Being Available and Being Reachable (And Why It's Costing You)

    Setting boundaries with wedding clients is something we all know we should be doing, and listen, plenty of us do have a boundaries problem. But here's what I've noticed as a coach: there's something deeper at play, and it's the real reason you're answering client texts from your dinner table, your kid's softball game, or the beach on a Saturday.  On this episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast: [03:09]: The women I coach who feel the most exhausted in their business do this [04:47]: Do you need to be responsive 24/7 to have a great client experience? [06:27]: The problem with all the open loops you have open right now [09:42]: Why setting boundaries with wedding clients makes good service possible [14:20]: What to do with emotional responses [17:26]: One of the ways I handle this as a business coach [19:23]: Protect the state that you serve your clients from  [24:18]: One practice I want you to try this week Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast. I want to know what your biggest takeaway was. Head to my Instagram and answer the question of the episode @candice.coppola SHOW NOTES:  http://www.powerinpurposepodcast.com GET ON THE WEDDINGPRO INSIDERS WAITLIST:  Ready to transform your business? Learn more about WeddingPro Insiders, my high-impact mastermind for wedding pros https://weddingproinsiders.com SHOW SPONSORS: Learn more about Honeybook & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/honeybook Sign-Up for Flodesk & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/flodesk JOIN ME INSIDE THE PLANNER'S PLAYBOOK:  Learn my secret framework for planning, designing, and coordinating magazine-worthy weddings like a pro https://plannersplaybook.com GRAB TOOLS INSIDE MY SHOP: Steal my frameworks, templates, and resources for your business inside my template shop for wedding pros https://shop.candicecoppola.com CONNECT WITH ME: http://instagram.com/candice.coppola https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3XF6mQ1bNWry55DsSyUMw http://candicecoppola.com

    26 min

  2. 30 June

    217 | The Stuff My Students Are Building With AI That's Lowkey Blowing My Mind

    Something has been happening inside my programs lately that makes my week every single time I see it. The women I coach have stopped dabbling in AI for wedding pros and started building with it. What they're creating is blowing my mind! We're not talking about using AI to write captions or generate a few content ideas. We're talking about actual tools that go off and do the work for them while they're living their lives and focusing on the things that matter most. On this episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast: [04:16]: What you need to understand before using AI for wedding pros [05:52]: The first way I'm seeing wedding pros use AI [10:55]: The second way I'm seeing wedding pros use AI [15:09]: The third way I'm seeing wedding pros use AI [18:57]: The fourth way I'm seeing wedding pros use AI Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast. I want to know what your biggest takeaway was. Head to my Instagram and answer the question of the episode @candice.coppola SHOW NOTES:  http://www.powerinpurposepodcast.com GET ON THE WEDDINGPRO INSIDERS WAITLIST:  Ready to transform your business? Learn more about WeddingPro Insiders, my high-impact mastermind for wedding pros https://weddingproinsiders.com SHOW SPONSORS: Learn more about Honeybook & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/honeybook Sign-Up for Flodesk & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/flodesk JOIN ME INSIDE THE PLANNER'S PLAYBOOK:  Learn my secret framework for planning, designing, and coordinating magazine-worthy weddings like a pro https://plannersplaybook.com GRAB TOOLS INSIDE MY SHOP: Steal my frameworks, templates, and resources for your business inside my template shop for wedding pros https://shop.candicecoppola.com CONNECT WITH ME: http://instagram.com/candice.coppola https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3XF6mQ1bNWry55DsSyUMw http://candicecoppola.com

    24 min

  3. 23 June

    216 | What I Told a Student Who Wanted to Fire Her Client (It Wasn't "Fire Her")

    If you have a nightmare wedding client on your books right now, this episode is for you. Over the last month, I've had multiple students and private coaching clients come to me with the exact same question: Candice, how do I fire this client? On this episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast: [05:24]: A bad client is not just bad luck [08:29]: The four standards every wedding pro needs to set [17:57]: How to know if it's time to fire a client [22:29]: Why you need to do get comfortable setting and enforcing standards (even as a people pleaser) Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast. I want to know what your biggest takeaway was. Head to my Instagram and answer the question of the episode @candice.coppola SHOW NOTES:  http://www.powerinpurposepodcast.com GET ON THE WEDDINGPRO INSIDERS WAITLIST:  Ready to transform your business? Learn more about WeddingPro Insiders, my high-impact mastermind for wedding pros https://weddingproinsiders.com SHOW SPONSORS: Learn more about Honeybook & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/honeybook Sign-Up for Flodesk & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/flodesk JOIN ME INSIDE THE PLANNER'S PLAYBOOK:  Learn my secret framework for planning, designing, and coordinating magazine-worthy weddings like a pro https://plannersplaybook.com GRAB TOOLS INSIDE MY SHOP: Steal my frameworks, templates, and resources for your business inside my template shop for wedding pros https://shop.candicecoppola.com CONNECT WITH ME: http://instagram.com/candice.coppola https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3XF6mQ1bNWry55DsSyUMw http://candicecoppola.com

    25 min

  4. 16 June

    215 | The Pattern I'm Seeing in Every Six-Figure Wedding Business (And It's Breaking Them)

    In this episode, I'm sharing a conversation that started inside my Wedding Pro Insiders Mastermind retreat here in Barbados and quickly became one of the most impactful discussions we had all week. We spent time talking about refinement, not growth for growth's sake, not adding more, but getting honest about what's actually serving us in a six-figure wedding business and what's simply creating more complexity. On this episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast: [04:22]: The one skill I think you need to hone in your six-figure wedding business this year [05:42]: The question every wedding pro needs to ask themselves now [08:03]: What's breaking your business right now (two examples) [17:19]: How we can start to simplify our businesses [21:13]: 3 filters to run through everything in your business [25:20]: The categories most six-figure wedding business owners need to be more discerning about [34:02]: Bringing this skill outside your business Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast. I want to know what your biggest takeaway was. Head to my Instagram and answer the question of the episode @candice.coppola SHOW NOTES:  http://www.powerinpurposepodcast.com GET ON THE WEDDINGPRO INSIDERS WAITLIST:  Ready to transform your business? Learn more about WeddingPro Insiders, my high-impact mastermind for wedding pros https://weddingproinsiders.com SHOW SPONSORS: Learn more about Honeybook & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/honeybook Sign-Up for Flodesk & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/flodesk JOIN ME INSIDE THE PLANNER'S PLAYBOOK:  Learn my secret framework for planning, designing, and coordinating magazine-worthy weddings like a pro https://plannersplaybook.com GRAB TOOLS INSIDE MY SHOP: Steal my frameworks, templates, and resources for your business inside my template shop for wedding pros https://shop.candicecoppola.com CONNECT WITH ME: http://instagram.com/candice.coppola https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3XF6mQ1bNWry55DsSyUMw http://candicecoppola.com

    40 min

  5. 9 June

    214 | Behind The Brand: The Making Of In Ink Weddings & Events

    If you've ever wondered what it truly takes to build an iconic, recognizable brand in the wedding industry, this episode is for you! I'm sitting down with Syd, the founder and creative director of In Ink Weddings, a wedding design and planning firm in Austin, Texas. I've had the pleasure of working with Syd since she joined WeddingPro Insiders back in February of 2022. It's been so inspiring watching her evolve as a business owner, a designer, and a creative. Today, she's sharing more about her journey including how she trademarked her signature Creative POV. On this episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast: [04:41]: How Syd from In Ink Weddings got started [10:38]: A pivot from budget events to working with luxury budgets and "niching down" [16:10]: The first wedding planned by In Ink Weddings [20:45]: Rebranding her business in 2023 (and then again shortly after) [27:59]: The messy side of business that nobody talks about [36:41]: Building confidence in her wedding business [46:53]: What makes an In Ink Wedding? [50:54]: What makes an iconic wedding brand in 2026 Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast. I want to know what your biggest takeaway was. Head to my Instagram and answer the question of the episode @candice.coppola SHOW NOTES: http://www.powerinpurposepodcast.com GET ON THE WEDDINGPRO INSIDERS WAITLIST: Ready to transform your business? Learn more about WeddingPro Insiders, my high-impact mastermind for wedding pros https://weddingproinsiders.com SHOW SPONSORS: Learn more about Honeybook & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/honeybook Sign-Up for Flodesk & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/flodesk LINKS MENTIONED: You can find Syd on Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit at @ininkweddings, or learn more at InInkWeddings.com. JOIN ME INSIDE THE PLANNER'S PLAYBOOK: Learn my secret framework for planning, designing, and coordinating magazine-worthy weddings like a pro https://plannersplaybook.com CONNECT WITH ME: http://instagram.com/candice.coppola https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3XF6mQ1bNWry55DsSyUMw https://www.facebook.com/thecandicecoppola

    57 min

  6. 5 May

    213 | Nervous System Dysregulation: The Invisible State I Was Living In (And Why I Couldn't Just Push Through Anymore)

    Have you ever felt like your life looks completely fine on the outside, but inside you're barely holding it together? That's exactly where I found myself and it wasn't until a routine physiotherapy appointment that everything finally clicked into place for me. In today's episode, I'm sharing my very personal journey with nervous system dysregulation in the wedding industry: what it is, how I discovered I'd been living in this state for years (possibly decades), and why I've made it one of my biggest priorities (both in my own life and inside my mastermind, Wedding Pro Insiders). Please note: I am not a medical professional, and nothing in this episode is medical advice. If anything resonates with you, I encourage you to bring it to your doctor. On this episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast: [07:46]: A quick explanation of your nervous system [12:31]: My experience with my nervous system dysregulation discovery [18:22]: Listen to this if you're high-achieving [22:33]: My symptoms with nervous system dysregulation [29:29]: Understanding nervous system dysregulation [34:44]: What I've done to support my nervous system [41:14]: A note about hormones for women [44:30]: Prioritizing your nervous system in your wedding business Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast. I want to know what your biggest takeaway was. Head to my Instagram and answer the question of the episode @candice.coppola SHOW NOTES:  http://www.powerinpurposepodcast.com GET ON THE WEDDINGPRO INSIDERS WAITLIST:  Ready to transform your business? Learn more about WeddingPro Insiders, my high-impact mastermind for wedding pros https://weddingproinsiders.com SHOW SPONSORS: Learn more about Honeybook & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/honeybook Sign-Up for Flodesk & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/flodesk JOIN ME INSIDE THE PLANNER'S PLAYBOOK:  Learn my secret framework for planning, designing, and coordinating magazine-worthy weddings like a pro https://plannersplaybook.com GRAB TOOLS INSIDE MY SHOP: Steal my frameworks, templates, and resources for your business inside my template shop for wedding pros https://shop.candicecoppola.com CONNECT WITH ME: http://instagram.com/candice.coppola https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3XF6mQ1bNWry55DsSyUMw http://candicecoppola.com

    54 min

  7. 28 Apr

    212 | A Sneak Peek Inside What I'm Creating for Our WPI Mastermind Retreat in Barbados

    Have you ever wondered what actually happens at a WPI mastermind retreat for wedding pros? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and giving you a real behind-the-scenes look at what we're doing here in Barbados inside my home, on my veranda, out on the water, and yes, even in our pajamas. I recorded this just a week and a half before everyone arrived, so by the time you're listening, it's already unfolding, and you can probably hop over to my Instagram right now to catch a glimpse of what's happening in real time. On this episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast: [02:30]: What is Wedding Pro Insiders mastermind? [05:11]: How this mastermind retreat for wedding pros was born [08:10]: Choosing to host the retreat in my home in Barbados [11:03]: What made me nervous about this mastermind retreat for wedding pros [13:46]: The topics we are focusing on at this mastermind retreat [24:08]: Our mastermind retreat itinerary [35:58]: Why this mastermind retreat for wedding pros is so special [40:44]: Join Wedding Pro Insiders Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast. I want to know what your biggest takeaway was. Head to my Instagram and answer the question of the episode @candice.coppola SHOW NOTES:  http://www.powerinpurposepodcast.com GET ON THE WEDDINGPRO INSIDERS WAITLIST:  Ready to transform your business? Learn more about WeddingPro Insiders, my high-impact mastermind for wedding pros https://weddingproinsiders.com SHOW SPONSORS: Learn more about Honeybook & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/honeybook Sign-Up for Flodesk & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/flodesk JOIN ME INSIDE THE PLANNER'S PLAYBOOK:  Learn my secret framework for planning, designing, and coordinating magazine-worthy weddings like a pro https://plannersplaybook.com GRAB TOOLS INSIDE MY SHOP: Steal my frameworks, templates, and resources for your business inside my template shop for wedding pros https://shop.candicecoppola.com CONNECT WITH ME: http://instagram.com/candice.coppola https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3XF6mQ1bNWry55DsSyUMw http://candicecoppola.com

    45 min

  8. 21 Apr

    211 | Straight From Bridal Fashion Week 2026: What's In, What's Out, What's Next With Beth Chapman

    This episode is a little different, because I'm taking you inside New York Bridal Fashion Week 2026 with stylist, bridal store owner and industry expert Beth Chapman for a real, behind-the-scenes conversation on what's happening in bridal right now. On this episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast: [03:19]: What is New York Bridal Fashion Week? [10:29]: The trends emerging from New York Bridal Fashion Week  [23:17]: Styling elements seen at Bridal Fashion Week 2026 [30:42]: The role of pop culture in fashion [37:09]: The appearance of quality and craftmanship at New York Bridal Fashion Week [45:18]: Bridal designers to watch in 2026 [48:40]: The comeback of Hayley Paige to Bridal Fashion Week Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Power in Purpose Podcast. I want to know what your biggest takeaway was. Head to my Instagram and answer the question of the episode @candice.coppola CONNECT WITH BETH: Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethchapmanstyling/  Work with Beth: https://www.bethchapmanstyling.com/  Join the Bridal Retailer Academy: https://www.bethchapmanconsulting.com/the-bridal-retailer-academy-1-cbc041c3-6572-463e-935a-35beaa17df07   SHOW NOTES:  http://www.powerinpurposepodcast.com GET ON THE WEDDINGPRO INSIDERS WAITLIST:  Ready to transform your business? Learn more about WeddingPro Insiders, my high-impact mastermind for wedding pros https://weddingproinsiders.com SHOW SPONSORS: Learn more about Honeybook & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/honeybook Sign-Up for Flodesk & Get 50% Off: http://candicecoppola.com/flodesk JOIN ME INSIDE THE PLANNER'S PLAYBOOK:  Learn my secret framework for planning, designing, and coordinating magazine-worthy weddings like a pro https://plannersplaybook.com

    58 min
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