The WedBegin Podcast

Elijah and Jordan
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Thinking about starting a wedding business? Already started but feel like you’re “winging it”? You’re in the right place. WedBegin is a raw, honest podcast hosted by Elijah and Jordan, two guys who jumped into the wedding world with no blueprint and figured it out the hard way. Now we’re sharing everything we’ve learned: the wins, the failures, the money talk, the awkward client stories, the marketing hacks, and the mindset shifts that actually move the needle. If you want to grow your wedding business without the burnout, guesswork, or endless YouTube tutorials, this podcast is for you.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Real Estate MOGUL Turns Wedding Pro: How to Host an Airbnb Wedding Venue

    On this episode of the WedBegin Podcast, we sat down with David Haberfeld from Serenity Woods to discuss his experience turning his Airbnb into a venue along with many challenges and victories from his lucrative career in real estate.Hosted by Elijah Fontenault ( ⁨@risetoitproductions⁩ Photo, Video, DJ)& Jordan Zach (Salute Bar Cart) Featured Guest: David Haberfeld - Owner of Serenity Woods-----Join today at wedbegin.comInterested in Becoming an Early Investor in WedBegin OR Being a Guest on a Future Episode? Email us at support@wedbegin.com

    Real Estate MOGUL Turns Wedding Pro: How to Host an Airbnb Wedding Venue

  2. Apr 13

    Creating HOPE For a Small Town in a Big Way: Rebuilding an Event Venue from the Ground Up

    #weddingvendor #podcast #hopecore #hope On this episode of the WedBegin Podcast, we sat down with Liza & Susie from the beautiful Hope Lodge Venue to discuss their experience rebuilding a venue and the many ways they have brought hope to a community.Hosted by Elijah Fontenault ( ⁨@risetoitproductions⁩ Photo, Video, DJ)& Jordan Zach (Salute Bar Cart)Featured Guest: Hope Lodge Venue-----Join the Waitlist at wedbegin.comInterested in Being a Guest on a Future Episode? Email us at support@wedbegin.com

    Creating HOPE For a Small Town in a Big Way: Rebuilding an Event Venue from the Ground Up

  3. Mar 16

    Leaving My 9-5 Changed EVERYTHING: The Wedding Vendor Who Does It All

    On this episode, we sat down with Miss Swiss Army Knife. Kasey from Showkase Events tells her story leaving her 9-5 to pursue her dream business. On this episode, you can expect great stories, some laughs, and advice on starting a new wedding business. Hosted by Elijah Fontenault (Rise To It Productions -⁩ Photo, Video, DJ) & Jordan Zach (Salute Bar Cart) Featured Guest: Showkase Events Join the Waitlist at wedbegin.com Interested in Being a Guest on a Future Episode? Email us at support@wedbegin.com (0:00) Do You Have to Be a Little Delusional to Become an Entrepreneur? (00:36) What Is Wed Begin? (And Why This Podcast Exists) (01:02) Meet Casey & The Story Behind Showcase Events (02:16) How Many Hats Does a Wedding Planner Actually Wear? (04:38) How a Side Hobby Turned Into a Full Event Design Business (07:28) The Moment Casey Realized This Was Her Career (09:01) How Wedding Designers Actually Build a Wedding From Scratch (10:09) How Do You Calm a Stressed-Out Bride on Her Wedding Day? (12:32) What Happens When Something Goes Wrong at a Wedding? (14:44) Where Does the Entrepreneurial Mindset Come From? (16:18) How Do You Rebuild Your Life From Nothing? (18:02) What Do Endurance Sports Teach You About Entrepreneurship? (22:26) The Biggest Business Failure Casey Experienced (24:10) The Lesson That Completely Changed Her Business (26:04) From Softball Player to Running the Boston Marathon (29:06) The Craziest Ultramarathon Story You've Ever Heard (31:35) What Does a 220-Mile Bike Ride Feel Like? (34:07) The Craziest Thing That’s Ever Happened at an Event (35:35) When the Florist Completely Forgot the Order (37:34) What Casey Studied Before Entering the Event Industry (40:26) Why She Left a Successful Career to Start Over (41:31) Building a Business While Working a Full-Time Job (42:40) When Showcase Events Became a Real Business (46:33) The Moment She Realized She Needed to Go All-In (47:26) How Social Media Is Growing the Brand (48:21) Why Event Design Is Harder Than People Think (51:54) If You Could Redesign the Wedding Industry, What Would You Change? (52:06) Are Wedding Prices Getting Out of Control? (54:30) Why Wedding Vendors Actually Charge What They Charge (56:09) Can You Have a Beautiful Wedding Without Spending $40K? (57:00) Final Thoughts & Where to Find Kasey

    Leaving My 9-5 Changed EVERYTHING: The Wedding Vendor Who Does It All

  4. Mar 2

    Firefighter & Teacher: The Wedding Venue They NEVER Expected... Life Changing

    On this episode of the WedBegin Podcast we sat down with Jessica & Mike from Evergreen Farms to talk about to talk about the wedding venue they never expected and how it changed their lives. We'll hear about learning experiences from their venture, future plans for their venue, and valuable insight into the wedding industry.-Join the Waitlist for WedBegin by visiting wedbegin.com

    Firefighter & Teacher: The Wedding Venue They NEVER Expected... Life Changing

  5. Mar 2

    Formal Wear Veteran: I Was On 90 Day Fiancé! This happened...

    #weddingdress #weddingvendor #weddingplanning On this episode of the WedBegin Podcast we sat down with Kirsten Nicholas from Love Me Forever to talk about her career in the Formal Wear industry. We'll hear wild stories from her career, a few punchy insider secrets, and valuable insight into the wedding industry going forward.-Join the Waitlist for WedBegin by visiting wedbegin.com

    Formal Wear Veteran: I Was On 90 Day Fiancé! This happened...

  6. 11/25/2025

    UNLOCK Your Potential in the Wedding Industry - The WedBegin Podcast 001

    Now is the best time ever to build a wedding business. On this episode we break down reasons why and our personal journey's to success in the wedding industry.

  • 6 Episodes

About

Thinking about starting a wedding business? Already started but feel like you’re “winging it”? You’re in the right place. WedBegin is a raw, honest podcast hosted by Elijah and Jordan, two guys who jumped into the wedding world with no blueprint and figured it out the hard way. Now we’re sharing everything we’ve learned: the wins, the failures, the money talk, the awkward client stories, the marketing hacks, and the mindset shifts that actually move the needle. If you want to grow your wedding business without the burnout, guesswork, or endless YouTube tutorials, this podcast is for you.

Information

  • Creator
    Elijah and Jordan
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Elijah and Jordan
  • Show Website
    The WedBegin Podcast