Design Your Business | Empowering Creative Women Business Owners

Jen Taylor | Certified Director of Operations, Business Strategist, and Coach
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Are you an entrepreneur who feels burnt out? Do you want your business to work for you instead of the other way around? Does the stress and frustration you’re feeling ever make you want to throw in the towel, give up on your dream, and start working on your resumé? Stop right there! Host Jen Taylor understands how you feel and has answers for you. When she started out over 20 years ago as a successful destination wedding planner in Washington and Maui, it wasn’t long before she recognized a need within the wedding industry for more organized systems and streamlined strategies. After all, smart workflows and processes are the key to a thriving wedding business and a happier life, both in terms of work and personal time. Since then, she has received her certification as Director of Operations and has made it her mission to help wedding professionals and creative entrepreneurs design scalable systems, grow their businesses with confidence, and spend their time on what they love most—their craft, their couples, and their lives. If you’re ready to stop reinventing the wheel and start building a business that works for you, join Jen each week on the Design Your Business podcast, where she shares the resources, strategies, and support you need to succeed in today’s wedding industry. To find out more, visit jentaylorconsulting.com

  1. Aug 3

    You Can’t Be Everything to Everyone — Let’s Set Some Boundaries

    As wedding professionals, we're naturally wired to take care of people. But when being available turns into being constantly accessible, it's easy to find yourself overworked, overwhelmed, and delivering more than you were ever hired to do. In this episode, I'm talking about one of the most important systems you can build into your business: healthy, professional boundaries. We'll discuss why boundaries can feel so uncomfortable, how people-pleasing often shows up in service-based businesses, and why protecting your time ultimately leads to a better client experience—not a worse one.  Topics covered in this episode include: Why boundaries often feel difficult for service-based business ownersThe connection between people-pleasing, self-worth, and overdeliveringWhere client boundaries most commonly start to break downI would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/! Resources Mentioned: Download the Best Practices PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1staoet4GImALhyvXQjtGu2XaNAuuAzEI/view?usp=sharing  Show notes available at:  https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

  2. Jul 20

    Stop the Spiral — Managing Comparison in a Saturated Industry

    Have you ever opened Instagram for a quick scroll only to find yourself questioning your pricing, your brand, or the direction of your business?  In this episode, I talk about why comparison feels especially intense in the wedding industry and how it can quietly push us into making reactive decisions instead of intentional ones. I share why the polished images we see online rarely tell the full story, and why comparing your day-to-day reality to someone else's highlight reel can pull you further away from the business you're actually trying to build. Topics covered in this episode include: Why comparison tends to hit wedding professionals harder than many other business ownersThe hidden costs of making business decisions based on what you see onlineHow to tell the difference between admiration and distraction I would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/! Show notes available at:  https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

  3. Jul 6

    The CEO's Guide to Leading in Uncertainty

    What do you do when bookings slow down, the economy feels uncertain, and you're wondering what comes next for your business? In this episode, I’m sharing how to lead with confidence when the wedding industry feels unpredictable. From seasonal revenue fluctuations and shifting client behavior to economic downturns and industry changes, I break down why uncertainty is a normal part of running a wedding business and how successful business owners navigate those challenges without spiraling into panic. I’ll walk you through practical ways to create more stability, including managing cash flow, building stronger industry relationships, maintaining consistent marketing efforts, and identifying what is actually within your control. Topics covered in this episode include: Why uncertainty may not be the problem you think it isThe simple payment strategy that transformed cash flow consistencyWhat your clients and team are silently picking up from youA surprising lesson learned during the 2008 economic downturn I would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/! Resources Mentioned: Book a free business audit: JenTaylorConsulting.com  Show notes available at:  https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

  4. Jun 15

    How to Get Your Team to Think Like You (Without Micromanaging)

    The reason your team keeps coming back to you for every little decision may not be what you think. In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest misconceptions business owners have about delegation: believing that hiring help automatically creates freedom. I share why leadership is not about maintaining control, but about creating clarity through documented processes, clear expectations, and repeatable systems. If you've ever found yourself saying, "It's just easier if I do it myself," we'll explore what's really happening behind that mindset and how it may be keeping your business dependent on you. Topics covered in this episode include: Why one common phrase business owners say may be the biggest obstacle to growthThe difference between delegation that works and delegation that creates more frustrationWhat your team actually needs from you before they can operate independently If you've been feeling stuck in the cycle of answering the same questions, double checking every detail, or believing no one can do it quite like you, this episode offers a fresh perspective. Building a team that reflects your standards doesn't happen through micromanagement. It happens through clarity, consistency, and trust. I would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/! Show notes available at:  https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

  5. Jun 1

    From Solo to Supported: How to Know You're Ready to Hire

    In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest mindset and growth hurdles business owners face: hiring before you feel completely ready. I’m sharing the real signs that it’s time to outsource, what tasks you should stop doing first, and how hiring can actually become a profit decision instead of an expense. We talk through the fears that keep so many entrepreneurs stuck, from worrying no one will do it like you to wondering if you’ll consistently be able to pay someone. Topics covered in this episode include: The hidden sign that proves you may already be overdue for helpWhy “doing it yourself” could actually be costing you moneyThe surprising first hire that changed everything for meHow to know which tasks you should stop touching immediately I would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/! Resources Mentioned: Small Business Task Appendix: www.jentaylorconsulting.com/worksheets/small-business-task/  Show notes available at:  https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

  6. May 18

    CEO Time: What You Really Should Be Doing Each Week

    If you’ve been stuck in the endless cycle of doing all the things but never actually growing your business, this episode is your wake up call. In this conversation, I break down the real difference between working in your business and leading it as a CEO, and why so many of us default to technician mode without even realizing it. I walk you through what CEO time actually looks like, why it feels uncomfortable, and how avoiding it is quietly keeping you stuck in reactive mode instead of building something intentional and sustainable. Topics covered in this episode include: The subtle shift that separates overwhelmed business owners from intentional CEOsWhy “busy” might be the biggest red flag in your business right nowThe exact breakdown of a powerful one hour CEO routineTake action by scheduling your own CEO hour this week and start leading with intention. And if you’re ready for deeper clarity and support, connect with me, share your biggest takeaway, or take the next step toward building a business that truly works for you. I would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/! Resources Mentioned: Small Business Task Appendix: www.jentaylorconsulting.com/worksheets/small-business-task/ Show notes available at:  https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

  7. May 4

    When to Raise Your Prices & How to Communicate It

    If you’ve been growing your business but your prices haven’t budged, this episode might call you out in the best way. I’m diving into the real signs it’s time to raise your rates, from the obvious like being fully booked to the less talked about signals like resentment, burnout, and misalignment with your current level of expertise. I walk through both the practical and energetic indicators that your pricing is outdated, and why staying the same could actually be holding your business back more than you think. Topics covered in this episode include: The real reason overexplaining your prices weakens your positioningHow to decide between small increases or a bold pricing jumpThe mindset shift that makes raising prices feel inevitable instead of scary I would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/! Show notes available at:  https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

  8. Apr 20

    Stop Undercharging - You Deserve to Get Paid

    What if the real reason you feel burnt out in your business has nothing to do with your workload… and everything to do with what you're charging? In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that quietly affects so many wedding professionals and creative entrepreneurs: undercharging. I walk through the subtle signs that your pricing may be out of alignment—things like resentment toward clients, constant exhaustion, and that uncomfortable guilt when it’s time to send an invoice. If you’ve ever found yourself discounting before someone even asks or wondering if your work is “worth it,” this conversation will hit close to home. Topics covered in this episode include: The surprising place undercharging shows up first—and it’s not your bank accountWhy resentment toward clients can actually be a pricing problemThe hidden ways people-pleasing sabotages your income Resources Mentioned: Get your free business audit: https://jentaylorconsulting.com/free-business-audit/  I would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/! Show notes available at:  https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

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Are you an entrepreneur who feels burnt out? Do you want your business to work for you instead of the other way around? Does the stress and frustration you’re feeling ever make you want to throw in the towel, give up on your dream, and start working on your resumé? Stop right there! Host Jen Taylor understands how you feel and has answers for you. When she started out over 20 years ago as a successful destination wedding planner in Washington and Maui, it wasn’t long before she recognized a need within the wedding industry for more organized systems and streamlined strategies. After all, smart workflows and processes are the key to a thriving wedding business and a happier life, both in terms of work and personal time. Since then, she has received her certification as Director of Operations and has made it her mission to help wedding professionals and creative entrepreneurs design scalable systems, grow their businesses with confidence, and spend their time on what they love most—their craft, their couples, and their lives. If you’re ready to stop reinventing the wheel and start building a business that works for you, join Jen each week on the Design Your Business podcast, where she shares the resources, strategies, and support you need to succeed in today’s wedding industry. To find out more, visit jentaylorconsulting.com

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