041: Ask Me Anything with Heather & Karen

On today’s episode, Heather & Karen from Blissfully Styled sit down to answer submitted questions from the Planner Life Community. 

A little bit about the guest co-host today- Karen Sieger owner of Blissfully Styled. Karen is a genuine empath and always game for a celebration. There's nothing Karen loves more than immersing herself in event planning and designing. She is an advocate for her couples, infusing positivity, creating elegant designs obsessing over the tiniest of details. Her mission is to create blissful planning and wedding day experience for her couples and vendor friends alike. 

These Ask Me Anything episodes are made possible by the community submissions. Where Heather and friends get to tackle your current challenges and your biggest questions. 

In this episode, they discuss: 

Karen's Journey:

• Karen reflects on how her upbringing shaped her personality, emphasizing her organizational skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.

• Discussion on Karen's transition from a successful corporate career to becoming a wedding planner, leveraging her management experience and love for event planning.

• Heather and Karen discuss Karen's vision for building a team and the evolution of her business model.

Planner Life Podcast Community:

• Heather addresses the transition in Planner Life Podcast leadership and emphasizes the importance of community and diverse perspectives.

• Heather confirms that she continues to plan weddings alongside managing Planner Life Academy, ensuring she stays connected to the industry's constant evolution.

Upcoming Workshops and Events:

• Discussion on Heather's shift in perspective amidst the uncertainties of recent years, embracing optimism and focusing on the present moment.

Your Questions Answered: 

• Tips on networking, including introducing acquaintances to facilitate new connections and selflessly helping others.

• Butterfly and Dove Releases, highlighting their complexity and potential downsides and discussion of what is needed for a successful release.

• Coordinating Table Mock-ups, considering factors like investment level, rental company involvement, and venue accessibility.

• Holding Couples Accountable the challenge of keeping couples on track with wedding tasks, offering strategies like setting false deadlines and providing clear explanations for the importance of timely completion.

• Client Screening, the importance of screening couples during consultation process

• Adaptation, ensuring that you are tailoring processes to suit couples' needs and working styles

• RSVP Management and Design Mockup software - Aisle Planner, Canva & Merri

• Feedback Post Event, client interviews for feedback and seeking feedback from venues and vendors to improve services

• Should you post your pricing?!

• Advertising and Marketing, the role of advertising in supporting business

• General Tips and Insights

Thank you to all the planners who submitted questions! Be sure to submit your questions for our next Ask Me Anything Episode! Submit here. 

 

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