The Union Podcast - hosted by Jamie Wolfer

How To Book Your First Clients + Follow Through | Wedding Planning Business Q&A with Jamie

Episode Summary

In this episode Jamie answers questions for the members of The Union Mastermind. Want to have your questions answered? Join The Union Mastermind! Questions from this episode: -As a new wedding planner, without any experience, how do you get your first few clients to book you? -Can I do a styled shoot without a couple/models? Would just wedding décor and floral photos be enough? -How do you overcome resistance to the idea of hiring a wedding planner in your region? -Advice on how to set up and style a booth for an expo. -Did an open house recently and haven't heard back from any potential clients, any suggestions for in the future to lock in a few clients at open houses? -How do I come up with a business name that is not just my own name? -What should I go over in the day-of timeline review meeting with my clients? -What do you do when the day-of timeline gets behind? -Thoughts on taking on general party planning to get experience running events and making safe recommendations for event locations? -What do you do if no one can take home all the leftover food and flowers due to so many out-of-town guests?

Episode Notes

Two other episodes you might want to check out:

Score More Ideal Clients at Bridal Shows and Expos

How to handle BAD Vendors & Make Your Wedding Clients The HEROS of The Day with Vanessa Joy

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