Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney

Becca Pountney
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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. 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 expert tips and practical advice to help you find success. In this podcast you will find a mixture of actionable steps, guest experts and other wedding pros who want to share their journey with you. Get ready to laugh, cry and most of all get inspired to grow your dream wedding business.

  1. 4D AGO

    Booked and Busy - How to increase your conversion rate with Simon Clarke

    One of the biggest stumbling blocks for Wedding Business owners is conversion rate. If you get the enquiry but can't make the sale, something is going wrong. Today I am chatting with founder of Hampshire Event DJS about how he has ensured his conversion rate is one of the best in the industry. We talk about his radio background, his rise from DJ to one of the most trusted DJ teams in Hampshire and his new adventure into the world of tech. Visit Simons website Check out the DJ Teams tech / music selection tool Follow Hampshire Event DJS on Instagram Time Stamps: 00:14 - Transitioning to Wedding Marketing Strategies 00:28 - The Journey from Radio to DJing: Lessons Learned 09:05 - Building a Resilient Business Model in the DJ Industry 19:36 - Building a Strong Team of DJs 22:15 - Understanding Marketing Strategies for DJs 32:56 - Understanding Conversion Rates 39:20 - Understanding the Psychology of Music Choices for Events 44:22 - Setting Expectations for a Successful Wedding DJ Experience 46:32 - Understanding the DJ's Perspective Mentioned in this episode: Wedding Pro Agency Need help and support this summer? Let us take some of the marketing tasks off your hands so you can remain consistent all summer long. From blog post writing to content creation, email marketing to website updates and even building out your CRM system, we can help. Get in touch to find out more. Wedding Pro Agency

    57 min

  2. JUL 3

    How to smash the income ceiling by building a team - with Boujee music

    When you work alone, it doesn't take long to be fully booked - there are only so many weddings one person can attend in a year - so how do you continue to grow? Today I chat with Tim and Lizzie, the husband and wife team behind Boujee music. We discuss the growth of the business, what it's really like working with a romantic partner, and how they keep the boundaries between work and pleasure. Follow Boujee Music on Instagram and TikTok Visit the website Book tickets to Wed Pros Live 2026 Time Stamps: 00:03 - The Impact of Live Music 06:24 - Beginning the Journey of Bougie Music 07:20 - Transitioning from Duo to Agency 16:10 - Navigating Challenges: The Impact of COVID on Business and Family Life 28:52 - Working Together: Strengths and Trust in Business Partnership 31:14 - Navigating Personal and Professional Boundaries

    47 min

  3. JUN 26

    How to prevent wedding business burnout with Becky Harley

    Today I'm chatting with Wedding Photographer turned Zentangler - Becky Harley. Having hit burn out herself, Becky wanted to evaluate her time and work out how to look after herself amidst the chaos of life. Today we talk about Burnout, Balance and Business. Visit the Ivy's Corner Website and take a free Zentangle lesson Click here to see how my own tangle turned out after taking Becky's free lesson. Follow Ivy's corner on Instagram and Youtube Time Stamps: 00:10 - Managing Pressure Points in Wedding Planning 00:45 - Introduction to Burnout and Balance in Business 12:55 - Recognizing Burnout: Personal Experiences and Signs 17:43 - Finding Space for Self-Care and Mindfulness 34:09 - The Influence of Zentangling Mentioned in this episode: Wed Pros Live in London Join the wedding education event of the year as I bring Wed Pros Live to London. Join us on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London for a full day of high energy, high level wedding education. Get your tickets now! Wed Pros Live 2026

    42 min

  4. JUN 19

    Live from The Royal Horseguards hotel - a wedding business panel

    Today I am sharing the recording from a live panel discussion that took place a few weeks back at The Royal Horseguards Hotel. Alison Hargreaves interviewed myself and Elizabeth Solaru about the state of the industry, writing a book and our thoughts on luxury. I also announced my brand new event for 2026 - Wed Pros Live. Get a ticket for Wed Pros Live Buy my book 'Done is Better than Perfect' Buy Elizabeths book 'The LUXPreneur' Find out more about the Royal Horseguards Hotel Follow Alison from Guides for Brides on Linked in Find Elizabeth on Instagram Time Stamps: 00:01 - Introduction to Wedding Business Strategies 02:51 - Introduction to the Panel Discussion 13:05 - Authenticity in Business Values 15:41 - Navigating Luxury in the Digital Age 26:38 - Navigating Luxury and Mid-Premium Markets 29:27 - Exploring Luxury and Experience 35:17 - Facing the Uncomfortable Truths of Business Ownership 43:07 - Understanding Market Trends in Business 48:39 - Taking Your Business Seriously

    57 min

  5. JUN 12

    Your pricing questions answered!

    Today I am talking all about pricing! How much should you charge? Should you discount? How do you raise your pricing? How should you show your pricing on your wedding business website? In today's episode I am giving you my thoughts on it all! Want to talk about your pricing questions? Book a one to one Join the members lounge Book for Wed Pros Live 2026 Time stamps were unavailable for this episode Mentioned in this episode: Wed Pros Live in London Join the wedding education event of the year as I bring Wed Pros Live to London. Join us on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London for a full day of high energy, high level wedding education. Get your tickets now! Wed Pros Live 2026

    43 min

  6. JUN 5

    Should my wedding business use paid ads? With Mark Chapman

    Should my wedding business use paid ads? This is a question I get asked a lot! Whether you are considering Google Ads or boosting some social media posts - this episode is for you. Today I am chatting with the President of 'The I Do Society' Mark Chapman to get all the info you need before dropping a big budget on paid ads. Find out more: https://theidosociety.com/ Follow Mark on Instagram Join the Summer of Tiktok: Training programme FREE 30 day content calendar Wedding Pro Agency help Time Stamps: 00:10 - Introduction to Wedding Business Marketing 05:30 - The Evolution of Wedding Advertising 07:57 - Navigating Advertising Strategies in Uncertain Economic Times 18:33 - Understanding the Value of Advertising Spend 22:33 - Understanding Client Needs in Advertising 30:23 - Understanding TikTok as an Entertainment Platform 35:40 - The Rise of ChatGPT in Marketing Mentioned in this episode: Summer of Tik Tok! Join the Summer of TikTok from training to the agency - there is something for you. TikTok Pro

    45 min

  7. MAY 29

    Do you need TikTok for your wedding business?

    Today I am talking to you all about TikTok and Reels and why it's time for you to be paying attention to them. This summer is the perfect time for you to capture that all important content - so what's holding you back? In this episode I break down my own TikTok journey over the last two months and what I have learnt so far. Ready to dive in to your own summer of TikTok? The links you need are below: Get your FREE 30 day content plan Join the Summer of TikTok Pro Want us to capture content for you? Email support@beccapountney.com Follow me on Tiktok and Instagram Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge. Time Stamps: 00:02 - Understanding TikTok for Wedding Businesses 01:40 - Embracing TikTok: The New Frontier for Wedding Businesses 13:23 - Understanding Audience Differences in Social Media 15:43 - Transitioning Strategies for Social Media Success 22:10 - Batching Content for Efficiency 29:43 - Introducing the Summer of TikTok

    39 min

  8. MAY 22

    Live at the 30th anniversary of Guides for Brides

    Last week I was invited to a special sustainable party at the Bodleian Library in Oxford to celebrate 30 years of Guides for Brides. I interviewed some of the event suppliers and guests to find out about how they made the event fully sustainable and how we can all learn from that. I also got the exclusive on a brand new wedding industry initiative - 'The UK Wedding Association'. This special episode was also filmed and you can watch it in full over on youtube. Click to watch the video. Discover more about The UK Wedding Association Thanks to all of the guests on today's episode: Alison Hargreaves - Guides for Brides Michelle Miles - The Sustainable Wedding Alliance Melissa Bennett - Oxford Fine Dining Claudia Fox - Green Fox Bakery Perry Bushell - The Bodleian Library Libby Clark - Libby Clark Photography Ashleigh Beechers - Magical Memories Photobooths Tim Sentance - Boujee Music Oliver Couchman - Revilo Twist Nikita Thorne - Guides for Brides Huge thanks to James Walton for the tech support - That Event Company Time Stamps: 01:57 - Sustainability in the Wedding Industry 09:48 - Sustainability in Wedding Planning 17:40 - Sustainability in Wedding Venues 22:20 - Sustainable Practices in the Event Industry

    32 min
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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. 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 expert tips and practical advice to help you find success. In this podcast you will find a mixture of actionable steps, guest experts and other wedding pros who want to share their journey with you. Get ready to laugh, cry and most of all get inspired to grow your dream wedding business.

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