9 Podcasts for Wedding Planners that are Must-Listen

Are you a wedding planner looking to absorb all the free content that’s out there? I have you covered with this list of nine must-listen-to wedding planner podcasts! These podcasts are amazing resources for wedding planners and wedding pros at all stages of their businesses. Not to mention, the hosts are some of my good industry friends that I love to support!

Weddings For Real

Of course, I have to recommend my own podcast, Weddings For Real! Weddings For Real is a wedding industry podcast filled with helpful tips, actionable steps, sincere stories, and guaranteed relatability. Over five years of episodes, I’ve interviewed the best of the best in the industry on topics related to client experience, hiring, social media, SEO, branding, mistakes made as an entrepreneur, and so much more. With over 200+ 5-star reviews and almost 250 episodes down, I guarantee you’ll find some goodness to enjoy here. New episodes launch every Wednesday! Here are some must-listen to Wedding For Real episodes:

Best episode to listen to first: 9 Ways to Be a Better Wedding Pro During Busy Season
If you want to learn more about building a team: 3 Myths of Building a Team with Ashley Ebert of The Abundance Group
If you want to add a revenue stream: How This Photographer Made $9M in Digital Downloads
If you want to move up in the Google rankings: 3 Step SEO Checklist with Sara Dunn of Sara Does SEO
If you’re defining (or re-defining) your brand: 4 Steps for Having a Brand that Books with Amanda Shuman
Best episode for entrepreneurs with partners: Life For Real Series: Miscommunications, Mental Load, and Meltdown Moments, with Couples Therapist Dr. Tracy D
If you’re in the luxury market or want to be in it: Is Luxury Stealing Your Joy? with Laura Ritchie of Grit and Grace

And, if you’re looking for the best Weddings For Real episodes for wedding planners, check out this Spotify playlist!

Wedding Pro CEO Podcast

Sometimes we look at the people who have made it and forget that they had to start somewhere too! On the Wedding Pro CEO podcast, host Brandee Gaar talks to successful entrepreneurs to learn how they got to where they are today. Brandee and her guests discuss the obstacles they faced when growing their businesses and the realities of being business owners, along with the wisdom they have learned along the way.

From this workshop-style podcast, you’ll leave each episode with actionable strategies to help you ditch the overwhelm and create a thriving, profitable business… without the growing pains and overwhelming mental load. Tune in to hear from some incredible and inspiring entrepreneurs! Start with this episode on 5 Essential Tips for Wedding Industry Entrepreneurs to Become Great Leaders!

Brandee Gaar is the founder of Blush by Brandee Gear, a successful wedding planning business based in Florida. Brandee built her business from scratch, grew a mid-size team, and now mentors wedding pros on being the best CEOs they can be.

Evolve Your Wedding Business

If you are looking to grow your wedding business without going crazy during the process, then Evolve Your Wedding Business Podcast is for you! It’s a mix of interviews with experts, wedding professionals, and solo trainings from the host, Heidi Thompson. Catch these interviews with wedding industry experts like Alan Berg, Alexis Asbe, Angela Proffitt, Marley Majcher, Bryan Caporicci, Michelle Loretta, to name a few, and business experts like Val Geisler, Mike Michalowicz, Jenn Herman, Alex Beadon, Heather Crabtree, Kendrick Shope & Mark Butler. New episodes are released every other Wednesday. Check out this episode to hear The Real Reason You’re Getting Ghosted (and it’s not your pricing).

Heidi Thompson is an author, business educator, and self-proclaimed marketing nerd. With a background in non-profit events, she discovered her passion for marketing and psychology early on in her career. She helps entrepreneurs find freedom in being their own boss without getting caught up in the hustle of building a business.

Own Your Business

Own Your Business is a podcast dedicated to growing your business with the reassurance you’re doing it the right way for you, your favorite clients, and (if you have one) your team. Sam and Katy Jacobson talk through the everyday ups and downs of entrepreneurship in bite-size, 20-minute episodes. Either together, Sam solo, or with guests, they focus on sales, pricing, websites and growing a team. One of my favorite topics Sam covers is selling styles and how your style impacts the success of your business. Listen to Episode 91 of the Own Your Business Podcast to learn your own selling style!

Sam and Katy Jacobson are the founders of Ideaction Consulting. They provide website and copywriting services, along with coaching and courses. Sam and Katy’s passion for psychology and deep knowledge of the wedding industry make them truly unique.

Talk with Renée Dalo

Talk with Renée Dalo is a podcast for wedding pros and creative business owners. Entrepreneurship is a crazy ride, and it’s easy to keep your head down, do the work, and hope and pray that you’ve got it right. Right? Talk with Renée Dalo brings you the real talk, straight from the mouth of business owners who have been there. She gets right down to the nitty-gritty so that you can take action and up-level your own business today. Have a listen to this episode on Acing Your Proposals with Terrica—it’s a good one!

Renée Dalo is a wedding planner, life and business coach, and podcaster. Renée works with wedding pros and creative entrepreneurs to maximize their potential through online education and coaching.

The Confetti Hour

In The Confetti Hour, wedding planner and entrepreneur Renée Sabo offers a light-hearted space for wedding creatives to enjoy candid conversations, give unfiltered advice, and talk about all things weddings. Every Thursday, Renée sits down with reputable wedding professionals about the joys and struggles of being in the world of weddings. Start with this crowd-favorite episode called Debunking Wedding Industry Myths and Stigmas with Betsy Krug.

Renée Sabo is a luxury wedding planner and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. With a background in luxury events both from the planner side and venue side, Renée loves to share her expertise in a wide array of business topics.

The Flourishing Entrepreneur

Don’t miss The Flourishing Entrepreneur from Aleya Harris. Flourishing Entrepreneur inspires and educates energy-centered entrepreneurs with clear, actionable strategies that bust through blockages and support them in creating a business and lifestyle they love. If you’re just tuning in, you’ll want to hear Episode 66 with Don Malone on Radical Authenticity.

Aleya Harris is an award-winning international speaker, BioEnergetic Consultant, and retreat host. As a marketer and business strategist, Aleya focuses on helping her clients increase their financial abundance, mental clarity, and spiritual connection.

Wedded

Wedded is a podcast for wedding planners brought to you by Tracy Taylor Ward and Shannon Leahy. Looking to book more full-service weddings or break into the luxury market? You’re in the right place! Tracy and Shannon’s goal is to help you raise your wedding planning business to the next level. Tune in for tips and advice on streamlining your business and attracting your ideal clients. Plus, you’ll hear their key learnings from 20+ years combined in the wedding industry. If you’re feeling like it’s a slower wedding season, don’t fret. Start with this episode titled Thriving in a Slow Wedding Season: Adaptation and Resilience for Wedding Planners for their tips and advice.

Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum is the founder of Shannon Leahy Events. With offices in Maryland and California, her event planning company focuses on one-of-a-kind destination events. Tracy Taylor Ward originally got her start in the design world, and now uses her extraordinary design skills to create unforgettable events. Her business has offices in South Florida and New York City, and her team also produces in-house stationery and floral designs.

Also, I’d like to give an honorable mention to She Creates Business! While it’s no longer in production, it’s a treasure trove of information! You can still catch the existing episodes wherever you tune in to podcasts. She Creates Business is a wedding business podcast for pros who want to grow profitable, sustainable, and fulfilling businesses in our industry. You might be asking yourself: How do I get more clients in my wedding business? How do I start a wedding venue? What are the latest social media trends for marketing? Here’s the thing - you are not alone in asking these questions. All of us in the wedding industry share the same struggles, we all have stories, and the best part is...we all have solutions! Kinsey of She Creates Business interviews women entrepreneurs in the wedding industry, and each episode shares a business-building strategy that you can apply to your own business. From wedding planners to photographers and venue owners to calligraphers, no topic is off-limits!

I hope you enjoy these podcasts for wedding planners. Leave me a comment or send me an email at hello@theplannersvault.com if you enjoy them too!