The Union Podcast - hosted by Jamie Wolfer

How To Be an Artist in a World Full of Copycats: Make Your Wedding Business Stand Out with Jen DeMarti

Episode Summary

In this episode Jamie talks with Jen DeMarti, CEO of Urban Marigold, about how to stand out with your craft in the wedding industry. They talk about how staying true to yourself and being authentic will help to make running a business feel so much more natural. Listen in, remember why you joined this industry and refocus on your WHY!

Episode Notes

Urban Marigold website

Flowering Minds Education - foundation of sustainable design

New Age Floral (Sustainable floral design products)

Eagle Song Alaska (Alaskan Peony Farm)

The Ecology Center (local farm in Orange County that grows beautiful flowers and produce)

Two other episodes you might want to check out:

How to Ride the Changes Rollercoaster: Starting a business as a new Mom with Sara Margulis

PLEASE Don’t Hire Me: Avoiding Bad Clients with Kara Maureen

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Honeybook - keep all your clients organized; use code “UNION” to get the current deal Jamie locked in for ya!

Photobooth Supply Co - Own your own photobooth and easily make a bit more money on the side

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