Creative Business Models and the Power in Knowledge
In this episode, Angela and Kelly discuss:
· Embracing the Entrepreneur lifestyle, knowing when to take the leap of faith on your journey to your dream business.
· ROI, learning about Return on Investment, and how to educate and explore the creative mind while growing your business.
· Finding your passion in business and the benefits to starting a business. Knowing how to balance that passion and the mechanics of a keeping a business.
· Establishing your role with your clients, transparency with what your business offers and how this will benefit their desires. How this communication will help prevent burnout.
· How social media can affect the expectations of your business and knowing how to lead your clients through the processes to create their desired experience.
Key Takeaways:
· Be aware of the possibility of burnout. Take care of your creativity and passion by balancing your work and being self-aware.
· You never stop learning. There is always a new, fresh perspective on an aspect of your business that you can learn about. This will help you to better present your business, work with your employees, and improve the experience of your clients.
· The effects of social media have shaped the desires and hopes of clients, creating a chance for growth in businesses. Be open minded and embrace the ideas presented to you.
· It’s important to understand the numbers in business, so that you are charging appropriately for your services. This will maintain a steady and healthy growth of the company.
"Everybody can be a business person if you want to be." — Kelly Perry
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
Connect with Guest:
Twitter: @TeamFlower
Instagram: @TeamFlower
Website: TeamFlower.org
Podcast: All In Podcast
Conference: Team Flower Conference
Show notes by show producer: Laura Gray
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The Power of Simplifying and Networking
In this episode, Angela and Chelsea discuss:
-Simplifying and automating in the wedding industry.
-Using the grid method to figure out what to outsource. There is a benefit to letting go. You don’t have to do everything yourself.
-The importance of digitizing to make sure your clients can be taken care of should anything happen.
-The power of in-person relationships in a digitized media world.
Key Takeaways:
-Evaluate everything – where are you struggling, what tasks do you procrastinate – and figure out what can be outsourced or automated.
-Step back, get organized, and think ahead. Don’t try and do everything in one fell swoop.
-To build your workflows, just write down what you’re doing on a project.
-Find conference options that focus on what you want to learn more of, no matter where you live, and take advantage of the networking sessions.
"Having systems in place – it changes everything." — Chelsea B. Foster
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
Connect with Chelsea B. Foster:
Instagram: @chelseabfoster
Facebook: Chelsea B Foster
Website: TheEmpoweredBossLab.com
Show: Burnout-Proof Your Biz
Show notes by show producer: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
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Find Your Passion and Educate Yourself for Success
In this episode, Angela and Aaron Shirley discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"If this is your passion, then the sky is the limit. You just have to grow where you’re planted and see what kind of opportunities you have around you to make this the career that you’re dreaming of." — Aaron Shirley
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Aaron Shirley:
Instagram: @memorylaneeventsllc
Facebook: Memory Lane Events
Website: MemoryLane.Events
Blog: R.S.V.P.
The Knot: Memory Lane Events
Show notes by show producer: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
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Claire White – Flourishing with White Ink Calligraphy
In this episode, Angela and Claire discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"Other than wedding calligraphy, I’m always looking for ways to continue serving my clients." — Claire White
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Book: The Power of 3 P’s & Gems Unveiled & Every Entrepreneur’s MUST Have Apps & 47 Tips for Planning a Wedding & Wedding and Event Floor Plans (Volume 1, 2, 3)
Connect with Claire White:
Facebook: White Ink Calligraphy
Website: www.WhiteInkCalligraphy.com
Email: Claire@WhiteInkCalligraphy.com
Instagram: @whiteinkcalligraphy
Front Door Wreath Contest: Application
Show notes by show producer: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
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The Power of Personalized, Local Gifts
In this episode, Angela and Shelia discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"We are always searching for something to set us apart from whoever is around us. I just keep focusing on what I’m doing and making my clients happy." — Shelia Horvath
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Shelia Horvath:
Facebook: heavenlytreats4ullc
Website: www.heavenlytreats4u.com
Email: shelia@heavenlytreats4u.com
Phone: 615-283-8146
Instagram: heavenlytreats4ullc
Show notes by show producer: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
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In this episode, Angela and Carl Clemetson discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"Our focus is about making the process easy." — Carl Clemetson
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Carl Clemetson:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hometownelegance
Website: http://hometownelegance.com/
Email: info@hometownelegance.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-clemetson-2a753245/
Show notes by show producer: Jessie Taylor
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Having Commitment to Your Customers
In this episode, Angela and Sara Margulis discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"You just let your customer have the easiest path to success and then everything else works out." — Sara Margulis
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Sara Margulis:
Twitter: @honeyfund
Instagram: @honeyfund
Website: www.Honeyfund.com ClumFund.com
Email: connect@angelaproffitt.com
Show notes by show producer: Jessie Taylor
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The Gift of Creativity
In this episode, Angela and Curry Malone discuss:
· Curry's background and how she got into the wedding industry.
· The evolution of Curry's business.
· The mindset of a creative thumb.
· Marketing and advertising in person and social media.
Key Takeaways:
· People offer their help before they realize what it takes.
· You only have one shot at a wedding.
· It's challenging networking now days because of social media.
· Being intentional in networking is very important.
"I just thought that I loved what I do and she said no, you genuinely have a talent for it." — Curry Malone
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website:www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube:Angela Proffitt
Twitter:@AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Curry Malone:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurryandCoEventsandDesignComapny/
Email: curryandcoevents@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curryandcoevents/
Show notes by show producer: Jessie Taylor
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Directing the Magic of Weddings
In this episode, Angela and Clint Hufft discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"You want everybody to feel engaged and like they're a part of this magic that's happening." — Clint Hufft
This podcast is sponsored by Zola. Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt
Connect with Clint Hufft:
Website: ReverendClint.com
Email: RevHufft@mac.com
Show: Wedding Ceremony Podcast, Wedding MBA Podcast, Mitzvah Party Podcast
LinkedIn: Clint Hufft
Show notes by show producer: Jessie Taylor
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Having an Open Mindset about Your Business
In this episode, Angela and Heidi Thompson discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"If you don't have time carved out to do what you need then, everyone else will take over your time." — Heidi Thompson
Connect with Guest:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evolveyourbusinessuk/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingbusinesscommunity/
Website: http://www.evolveyourweddingbusiness.com
Email: heidi@evolveyourweddingbusiness.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolveyourweddingbusiness/
In this episode, Angela and Carrie Wildes discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"There's so many things that we do that aren't even related to photography at all, but it all comes back to being kind and doing whatever it takes and working with all those other wedding professionals involved to create the best experience possible." — Carrie Wildes
Connect with Carrie Wildes:
Website www.carriewildes.com
Email for Audience info@carriewildes.com
Phone for Audience 813-480-0324
Twitter: @carriewildes
Facebook: @carriewildes
Website: www.carriewildes.com
Email: info@carriewildes.com
LinkedIn: @carriewildes
In this episode, Angela and Daniel Spires discuss:
There's so much opportunity and growth in the estate of Cherokee
Everything that is included in the Cherokee Estate
It's a simple process to rent and use the Cherokee Estate
The opportunity for the overnight experience of a wedding
Key Takeaways:
The house is BEAUTIFUL!
Cherokee has lots of space
The nature of the property is unbelievable
Cherokee also caters to other events
"We've taken the guest work out of it for our clients." — Daniel Spires
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/ AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt. com
Pinterest: https://www. pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www. linkedin.com/in/ angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Daniel Spires:
Twitter: @cherokeedock
Website: cherokeedock.com
Instagram: @cherokee.dock
Show notes by podcastologist: Jessie Taylor
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In this episode, Angela and Rhonda Malone Cammon discuss:
It is possible to customize ice
They do food tastings before hand
It's challenging being a woman and a woman of color to tell people that "I know what I'm doing"
Woman business leaders
Key Takeaways:
People don't know what they like to drink, so you have to give them options
Just because you're drinking something with alcohol in it doesn't mean it can't be healthy
Bartenders can prepare drinks and flavors that you didn't even know that you wanted
You need to own your story
"I make the process very simple for them, and they love that! " — Rhonda Malone Cammon
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/ AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt. com
Pinterest: https://www. pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www. linkedin.com/in/ angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Rhonda Malone Cammon:
Twitter: @cammonrhonda
Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/barseatwithrsc
Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/barseatwithrsc/
Website: barseatwithrsc.com/
Email: barseatwithrsc@ outlook.com
YouTube: http:// barseatwithrsc.com/#
LinkedIn: https://www. linkedin.com/in/rhonda-malone- cammon-86309145/
Show notes by show producer: Britnie Leverett
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In this episode, Angela and Wes Howard discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"You want your wedding to match your personality." — Wes Howard
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Wes:
Phone Number: 615.495.8778
Email: weshowardweddings@gmail.com
Show notes by show producer: Jessie Taylor
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The Pick Inn
In this episode, Angela and Amanda Jackson discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"The customer is not always right, but you have to make them feel like they are." — Amanda Jackson
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Amanda Jackson:
Instagram: @thepickinn
Facebook: @thepickinn
Website: www.pickinnevents.com
Email: pickinnevents@gmail.com
Phone: (615) 946-4306
Show notes by show producer: Danielle Taylor
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Beautiful Blooms
In this episode, Angela and Jared Tuchinsky discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"If you were baking a cake and someone came in and saw just the mess, they would not know the beauty behind the mess." — Jared Tuchinsky
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Connect with Jared Tuchinsky:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petaldriven
Website: https://petaldriven.com
Email: info@petaldriven.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQrHdB6ivEYEWIWsCYnT0A
Show notes by show producer: Danielle Taylor
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Timeline Genius
In this episode, Angela and Eddie Babbage discuss:
What problem did Eddie find in the wedding industry and how did he fix it?
Why is Timeline Genius such an amazing app to use?
Be careful where you store your information.
How do timelines help you stay organized?
Key Takeaways:
Timelines run everything and are super important.
Listen intently and be present.
Timeline Genius saves you time and helps you to be professional.
Have your contacts and information backed up.
"Timeline Genius makes it very easy to create totally customized, highly professional event time lines." — Eddie Babbage
Connect with Eddie Babbage:
Website: https://www.timelinegenius.com /
Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist:
Instagram: https://www.instag ram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook .com/AngelaProffittLLC/
Website: www.AngelaProffitt.co m
Pinterest: https://www.pintere st.com/aproffitt/
YouTube: Angela Proffitt
Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin .com/in/angelaproffittLLC/
Show notes by show producer: Danielle Taylor
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Fetefully
In this episode, Angela and Gigi McDowell discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"You can work with whoever you want because that’s how technology works." — Gigi McDowell
Connect with GiGi McDowell:
Twitter: @fetefully_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fetefully/
Website: www.fetefully.com
Email: plan@fetefully.com
Instagram: @fetefully_
Show notes by show producer: Danielle Taylor
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Do you use the same password for everything? Come on...tell the truth! Well, take it from someone that had her identity stolen not only once, but twice and a third time. By using a password management APP, you are a lot more safe than you may think.
Afraid to use dropbox or put your documents in the cloud? Naming your documents is key to being able to run your mobile office off of your iPhone. This is VERY powerful. Not only is it backed up in the cloud, but you an access anything you need 24/7 with your phone.
I don't know about you, but email has become SO overwhelming with all of the clients, events, invites, spam, coupons, etc. I want to tell you all about how we manage it all so we are not in email jail.
I never really understood how important my calendar would be until my paper planner was stolen when my car was broken into while in college. I thought my life was so important. Going to class, going to my internship, teaching gymnastics, going to the gym. This is just one of the many crazy situations that prepped me to become a smarter business owner. Being able to share my calendars with others helps with communication and eliminates confusion. I will share a little insight to how we run iCal at my company.
There's so much confusion with iCloud, Dropbox, Photostream, iPhoto, Amazon Photo, and more. Where should you keep your photos? Just pick one! I will take you thru our process! Oh and naming them....it is important to name your images appropriately, so if they are pinned the viewer know where it came from!
In this episode I will walk you through a TON of short cuts when setting up your MAC computer. Be sure you are at your computer so you can follow along! This is for those of you who want to save a ton of time; I am the short cut queen!
Are all of your files in the cloud? Wait, what is "the cloud." Ever wonder what the mysterious "cloud" is and what it can do? All of your burning questions answered here.