Inspire
and equip
your audience
With instantly-actionable advice and captivating stories from wedding industry speaker Megan Gillikin
HI IβM MEGAN
Iβm a podcast host, international speaker, business owner, and wedding planner veteran with over 16 years in the industry. I love what I doβand I want to inspire your audience to do the same!
Every day, I help other pros get unstuck, boost their profits, find more (dream!) clients, and unlock their next level of success
Because letβs be honestβ The wedding and events industry is tough! I hear these struggles from pros again and again:
Marketing myself feels awkward and complicated
I have some amazing clients, but I can feel myself burning out
Iβm afraid everyone will realize I have no clue how to run this business!
I donβt know how to balance my boundaries with my bottom lineβ I just canβt say no
I understand the doubt and struggles your audience faces because Iβve been there tooβ the sleepless nights, the stressful decisions, and the days-long to-do list. And now, I help audiences just like yours overcome these strugglesβ and enjoy the hard-earned success theyβll find on the other side.
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Meganβs Signature Speaking Topics
Consistently updated with fresh stories, relevant examples, and tips tailored to your unique event and audience
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So they signed the contractβ¦ Now what?? In this resource-packed session, Iβll share the strategies Iβve used to successfully onboard over 500 clientsβ and earn hundreds of referrals along the way. Youβll learn how to start every relationship off strong, the canβt miss elements of a killer welcome guide, and the best ways to build trust from the start.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
How to streamline your contract-to-event processβ including the key onboarding step many wedding pros miss
What goes in your welcome guide (and what to leave out!)
My go-to strategies for handling high-needs clients
Actionable tips for setting boundaries and protecting your time, while delivering an exceptional client experience
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The wedding industry is amazingβ but draining. The long hours, late nights, and massive energy required (thanks 2022 wedding boom!) have created an environment where wedding pros are overcommitted, under-resourced, and flat-out exhausted. But depleting yourself isnβt the only way to run and grow a successful wedding business.
In this breakthrough session, Iβll share:
Strategies you can use to minimize exhaustion, overwhelm, and business resentment
A simple framework for setting clear (and healthy!) boundaries with your clients and vendors
Tips for determining which client opportunities to pursueβ and which to avoidβ to protect your time, maximize your efforts, and grow your profits without burning out
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The best wedding businesses arenβt fueled by sales tactics, fancy marketing strategies, or burnout-level hustle. Theyβre built on relationships! In this session, Iβll give you my favorite business-boosting tools you can use to confidently connect with your clients, effectively listen to their needs, and build a trustworthy partnershipβ from consultation to celebration!
Youβll walk away with:
Trust-building sales strategies that position you as the in-demand expert while centering your sales on relationships
An easy six-step confident consultation framework you can start using today
Bookings-boosting ideas that generate more sales for your premium packages
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Quiet that unhelpful inner voice telling you youβre not strong enough, smart enough, or experienced enough to run a successful wedding business. You may walk in with doubt, but I guarantee youβll walk out with the inspiration, mindset tools, and real-life strategies you need to fight back.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
The toll imposter syndrome takes on your mental and physical health
Effective tips you can use right now to quiet your businessβ biggest critic
Mindset strategies and action steps you can leverage to replace imposter syndrome with resilience
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Tired of getting ghosted? Uncover the real reasons why clients choose another wedding pro. Plus, simple strategies you can use to make a memorable first impression that converts prospects into proposalsβ fast.
TOP TAKEAWAYS
Instantly-actionable steps to help your professional service stand out
5 uncommon questions you can use to open doors and create real connections
How to frame your service as the clearest, easiest choice for your dream clients
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Real talk: The wedding and events industry is jam-packed with professionals. But the wedding pros who learn how to leverage their emotional intelligence (EQ) to connect, engage, and network with leads and vendors will always rise to the top. Want to learn how to level-up your teamβs EQ? Book this topic!
In this session, Iβll cover:
What emotional intelligence is (and isnβt!), and how it impacts every area of your wedding business
How to apply your growing EQ to boost sales, improve client relationships, grow your team, strengthen vendor relationships, and navigate conflict
Actionable ideas for deepening your connections in every area of your business
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