Are you stuck in the founder mindset—doing it all, wearing every hat, and feeling overwhelmed? 

It’s time to step into your role as CEO and build systems that let your business thrive without you being the bottleneck. 

In this episode, we will break down the key shifts to move from founder to CEO so you can scale beyond burnout and build the business you’ve always dreamed of. 

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https://brandeegaar.com/ceo-vs-founder-explained/

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271. This Mindset Will Make or Break Your Business {Founder vs CEO}

What if you could add $70,000 to your business without taking on more weddings or sacrificing your weekends? Sounds impossible, right? Think again! 

In this episode, we uncover the secrets to breaking into the corporate events world—where clients are less emotional, budgets are bigger, and weekdays can turn into money-making opportunities. 

Hear real success stories from Susan Southerland's students and grab an opportunity to be a part of the next training.

Join the Waitlist to be the first in line to grab a spot for the LIVE Cashing in on Corporate Clients Course https://brandeegaar.com/corporatewaitlist

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:

https://brandeegaar.com/corporate-events-for-wedding-pros/

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Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!

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270. The Secret Strategy to Fill Your Calendar FULL in 2025

Starting a wedding business in today’s market requires a fresh perspective and bold strategies! 

In this episode, I share the ultimate blueprint to launch your dream business—from positioning yourself as an expert, to building strategic relationships, and pricing for profit. 

Whether you’re just starting or need a reboot, these actionable steps will help you attract your dream clients and scale a business you love.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:

https://brandeegaar.com/how-to-start-a-wedding-business-in-2025/

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Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!

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269. If I Were to Start a Wedding Business in 2025, Here's What I'd Do.

Feeling overwhelmed about putting your pricing on your website? In this episode, I share why price transparency is no longer optional in today’s market. 

Learn how showcasing your value upfront builds trust, qualifies leads, and boosts sales—all while saving you time and frustration.

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https://brandeegaar.com/price-transparency-wedding-business/

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268. Why Price Transparency Will Make You MORE Money in Your Wedding Business

In this episode, I’m turning the tables and letting you in on an exclusive conversation where Amanda Figueredo, one of my Inner Circle students and owner of Day of Diva, interviews me about my journey from wedding planner to CEO. 

Amanda and I dig deep into the hard truths and strategic steps it took for me to step away from day-to-day operations, build a high-performing team, and finally focus on growing my business instead of just working in it. 

This is your playbook to build a profitable wedding business without the chaos and burnout.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:

https://brandeegaar.com/what-does-it-actually-mean-to-be-the-ceo/

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267. What Does It {actually} Mean to Be the CEO?

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right in consultations, but clients still aren’t saying "yes"? 

I get it, and in this episode, I’m revealing a few unexpected tweaks that could be the difference between a missed opportunity and a booked client. 

If you’re tired of watching potential clients walk away, this episode is your answer.

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https://brandeegaar.com/why-your-wedding-consults-arent-converting/

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266. Why Your Consults Aren't Converting (and what to do instead)

In this episode, we tackle the biggest pain point wedding pros face—losing leads—and share the step-by-step framework for creating a sales funnel that converts effortlessly.

From building awareness to closing the sale with confidence, we cover practical strategies that help you book your IDEAL CLIENTS without the overwhelm.

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https://brandeegaar.com/perfect-sales-funnel-explained/

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265. The Perfect Sales Funnel Explained

In this episode, we kick off an exciting six-month journey exploring the impact of paid advertising for wedding pros with Whitney and Daniela from Wedding Industry Ads. 

We're pulling back the curtain on our own ad campaigns, sharing valuable insights and practical steps we've taken so far, including the initial setup and early data from our Meta and Google ads. 

This episode is just the beginning—over the next six months, we'll release more updates, diving deeper into the data and results our wedding business experiences in real time. 

If you've ever wondered whether paid ads can work for your business, follow along to learn actionable strategies and expert advice that could transform your lead generation!

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https://brandeegaar.com/do-paid-ads-work-for-wedding-planners/

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264. Do Paid Ads Work for Wedding Planners?

Ever felt like a failure for missing your goals? I’ve been there! 

In this week’s episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast, I’m getting real about how missing my Q3 goals was actually the best thing that could have happened for my business. 

I’ll break down why it forced me to reflect, reset, and ultimately set up my company for a game-changing Q4—and how you can do the same! Join me for the raw truth and actionable tips to turn your setbacks into success.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:

https://brandeegaar.com/missing-q3-goals-best-thing-for-business/

Check out this episode on the exact steps to building your Dream Team: https://youtu.be/UWAkYSDhwoU?si=ig5NBCv9oU-t5iEf&t=330

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263. Why Missing My Q3 Goals Was the Best Thing for My Business (and How You Can Crush Q4)

Are you ready to break free from the cycle of endless consultations that lead nowhere?

In this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast, you'll uncover the top three reasons why you're not converting your warm leads into paying clients and provide actionable solutions to fix them. 

From escaping the dreaded pricing "black hole," to refining your sales process for confidence-driven consultations, to revamping your messaging so it's bold and clear—this episode equips you with the tools to boost your bookings. 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:

https://brandeegaar.com/3-strategies-to-book-more-clients/

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262. 3 Strategies to Book More Clients this Engagement Season

Have you ever wished you could have a mentor with over a decade of business experience give you her tried and true secrets to success?That’s exactly what you’ll get when you listen to The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast with your host, Brandee Gaar. This workshop style podcast is packed with actionable step by step strategies that are helping wedding industry entrepreneurs ditch the overwhelm and build the profitable business they’ve always dreamed of! Brandee has successfully built 2 multi-six figure businesses in the wedding industry and over the last 15 years has learned (often the hard way!) how to create both profitability AND time freedom. In an industry that wears burned out and overwhelmed as a badge of honor, Brandee has pioneered a different path and is now helping hundreds of wedding pros to redefine success and start leading their business like a CEO. In addition to sharing her best kept secrets, Brandee talks with other industry icons who are spilling the tea on your most burning questions. How do I price my services? When am I ready for a team? How do I know if I’m actually making money? What is a customer funnel and how do I create one? Is it possible to work less than 80 hours a week? What are the best ways to market my business? And the biggest one of all…when can I actually pay myself? Each episode of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast brings you actionable advice and answers your questions on mindset, sales, marketing and visibility, financials and profit, team and leadership and systems and automation. If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm and build the profitable business you’ve always dreamed of, this is the podcast for you!

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