This week’s topic is “Speaking Engagements: Are they the right fit for your wedding brand" and in this episode we are sitting down with Meghan Ely renowned speaker and PR expert in the wedding industry to discuss considering leveraging speaking opportunities to elevate your brand, connect with potential clients, and establish yourself as a leader in the wedding industry

We talk about -

> Key benefits of participating in speaking engagements for wedding professionals

> How to determine if speaking engagements are the right fit for your wedding business brand

> Different types of speaking events wedding professionals should look for

> The time commitment it takes to craft a great presentation, from topic, outlining, designing slide decks and practice

> How to measure the success and ROI of speaking engagements

> Advice on how to build confidence when first starting out on the speaker market

> Resources and/or training programs for improving public speaking skills

Listen all the way through for the tangible SWAG at the end of every episode on the 3 things you can start implementing into your business today!

Spoiler alert ;) - here’s the list…

1. If you want to dip your toes into the public speaking world, go find a place that "doesn't matter" and try it out.
2. Reach out to your local associations, online webinars, and events that are hosting a panel that might need a panelist.
3. Make your ROI list before agreeing to take on a speaking gig. Does the opportunity align with your goals and can you track the ROI?

Want to connect with Meghan Ely:

website:https: www.ofdconsulting.com

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ofdconsulting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofdconsulting

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Need help? Email co-hosts Shannon Tarrant & Vanessa Negron at TheWeddingSass@gmail.com

This week’s topic is Why every wedding small business needs an attorney. In this episode we are sitting down with Leah Weinberg, recovering wedding planner and the co-founder of Oduberg Law, LLP

We talk about -

> Why it's essential for every wedding small business to have an attorney that they've already vetted

> The benefits of hiring an attorney that is knowledgeable of the wedding industry

> Most common legal issues seen in the wedding industry

> The importance of having your contract approved by an attorney

> Steps in hiring an attorney that suits your wedding business needs

> Red flags to watch out for when seeking legal counsel

Listen all the way through for the tangible SWAG at the end of every episode on the 3 things you can start implementing into your business today!

Spoiler alert ;) - here’s the list…

1. Jump ahead of the storm and start reaching out to an attorney today, build that relationship NOW.
2. When looking at your budget for the next year in November, make legal counsel a line item.
3. Go through your contract line by line to fully understand and define it, so when your client has questions you can have an educated answer.
4. If you get a client dispute email, talk to your attorney before responding to make sure you review the facts and contract. No apologizing, offers, or accepting anything before your attorney approves.

Get in touch with Leah Weinberg and her team at:

website: oduberg.com

Instagram: @ theleahweinberg AND @oduberglaw

Tune in every Tuesday morning for NEW episodes, dropping at 7AM.

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Thank you to our show producer and sponsor Sol Rise Entertainment. For all of your music entertainment needs please visit them at https://solrisellc.com/

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This week’s topic is “Being your authentic self in business and in life", in this episode we are sitting down with Don Mamone. Don is the expert in all things authenticity, inclusivity, and living unapologetically.

We talk about -

> How authenticity is crucial to success and fulfillment

> Practical steps individuals can take to be authentic in their daily lives

> How to balance being authentic with expectations and pressures of the business world

> How to find and step into your authenticity

Listen all the way through for the tangible SWAG at the end of every episode on the 3 things you can start implementing into your business today!

Spoiler alert ;) - here’s the list…

1. Make a face video, you are the extension of your brand. Start with stories until your are comfortable.
2. 4 steps to living your life authentically : 1) acknowledge it 2) accepting it 3) embracing it 4) harnessing it
3. Stop "shoulding" all over yourself
4. When you go to do your homework tag or send Don proof and you will receive a gift.

To get in touch with Don:

https://donmamone.com/

https://www.instagram.com/donmamone/

Facebook.com/pages/donmamonehq

Tune in every Tuesday morning for NEW episodes, dropping at 7AM.

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Thank you to our show producer and sponsor Sol Rise Entertainment. For all of your music entertainment needs please visit them at https://solrisellc.com/

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