Wedding Venue Business Radio

Are you feeling overwhelmed?For most of us, it feels like there are too many things to do and not enough time in the day. And you can't even think about what might be coming up next week, let alone next year. You don't know how you got here or where to start when it comes to getting back on track. But I have some good news for you: There is a way out of this overwhelm and into a life that feels more manageable again. In this episode, business coach and best-selling author Ameé Quiriconi is going to share with you four tips for recognizing and understanding overwhelm so that you can break free from it once and for all! Need help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coachingLink to the video mentioned in this episode: https://resources.franklincovey.com/the-8th-habit/big-rocks-stephen-r-covey

Have you ever dreamed about owning your own wedding venue business but don't own the property yet?Maybe you've already started looking for a property, or maybe that dream is still just in the back of your mind. Either way, this episode explores an option for you that could help with that process and building your confidence around making the right decision. Link to Learn More >> https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/online-courses

If you're thinking about starting a wedding venue business with your spouse, friends, or family members, this episode is for you.In this episode, business coach Ameé Quiriconi discusses what people need to know if they go into business with their spouses, friends, or family members. This includes the pros and cons of working together as well as how to handle difficult situations that may arise in the future. You'll learn everything you need to know before diving headfirst into a new venture with your loved ones! And don't worry – even though there are some downsides (like having disagreements), there are many upsides too! So listen in now while Ameé shares all her tips & tricks for making this type of relationship work out great!Sign up to be updated on new online courses, get tips, and learn about live events. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/email-sign-upNeed help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching

As a wedding venue owner, you know that the off-season is just as important as the busy season. It's time to get your business in order for Engagement Season. In this episode, wedding business coach & best-selling author, Ameé Quiriconi helps you stay organized so you can focus on what matters most – increasing bookings!​Download the free Off-Season Wedding Venue Checklist Here >>Sign up to be updated on new online courses, get tips, and learn about live events. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/email-sign-upNeed help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching

Social media is down. What do you do now?Well, don't worry. You don't need social media to market your business. In this episode, Ameé Quiriconi provides alternative ways for businesses and wedding venues to market that does not require social media. She also discusses the benefits of using these alternatives instead of relying on social media as well as how they can be used in conjunction with each other.Social media is great but it doesn't have to be your only source for marketing! Tune into this podcast episode where Amee will show you how you can use other methods to grow your audience without having to rely on Facebook or Instagram. We all know that when one platform goes down another one rises up so why not take advantage of the opportunity by learning new strategies? And if nothing else, it might just inspire some creative thinking about how we can all get our message across in different ways than before…and maybe even more successfully than ever before!Sign up to be updated on new online courses, get tips, and learn about live events. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/email-sign-upNeed help with marketing for your business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching

Do you have a big wedding business goal?Maybe it's to grow your current company, or maybe it's something else like buying and developing a property. Whatever the case may be, there are many benefits to breaking that big goal into smaller milestones. In this episode of Wedding Venue Business Radio, Ameé talks about why taking on small goals is important and how you can use them as stepping stones to reach your bigger vision.You might not think much of these little steps but they actually make a huge difference in helping you achieve your larger goal. It also helps keep things manageable so that even if life gets busy or overwhelming for whatever reason, you know exactly what needs to get done next and when it should be completed by. This makes staying on track with your goals easier than ever before! So listen now and learn more about why setting up sub-goals is so beneficial!Sign up to be updated on new online courses, get tips, and learn about live events. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/email-sign-upNeed help with your side hustle business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching

Are you a side hustler?Do you feel like your side hustle isn't going anywhere and that it will never turn into something bigger? You might be suffering from the self-sabotaging side hustler mindset. In this episode, business coach and entrepreneur expert, Ameé Quiriconi, describes what the self-sabotaging side hustler mindset is and provides self-coaching tips to see if that is what's holding you back.Sign up to be updated on new online courses, get tips, and learn about live events. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/email-sign-upNeed help with your side hustle business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.  https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching

Are you a self-employed wedding venue owner or thinking of becoming one? If so, here's great news for you. The wedding industry is rebounding in a big way and it's time to get ready for growth! This can be overwhelming, but business coach and wedding industry expert, Ameé Quiriconi, will give you the tools and information needed to make sure your business is prepared before taking on new clients.You don't want to miss out on this opportunity because of a lack of planning or knowledge. That's why Ameé will help guide you through the process step by step so that when the couples come back-you are ready! It doesn't matter if your business has been around for years or just starting up; Ameé has valuable advice no matter where your company stands today. Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.comFree 12-Month Wedding Venue Business Blog Content Planner 

Having a blog on your website is a great way to increase awareness of your venue and website traffic, especially if you are new and starting out. In this episode, Ameé provides several strategies and ideas for posts that your couples will appreciate and will help you grow your authority as a venue business owner. Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.comFree 12-Month Wedding Venue Business Blog Content Planner 

In this episode, Ameé covers the pros and cons of allowing couples to include their pets in the wedding.  Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.com  Click here to see online courses designed exclusively for wedding venue ownersTurn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book on AmazonThe Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audiobook

In this episode, Ameé covers the most common mistakes wedding venue owners make when trying to figure out what to charge for the venue.  Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.comLink to the Financial Course mentioned in this episode >> https://ameequiriconi.thinkific.com/courses/wedding-venue-financialsTurn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book on AmazonThe Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audiobook

If you are interested in getting the most use out of your venue space as well as offering more options to couples and families, you might be thinking about whether you should rent your property out on weekdays too. In this episode, Ameé covers the pros and cons of doing events on the weekdays, as well as things to consider if you decide to do it. Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.comTurn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business bookThe Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audiobook

If you are thinking about converting your farm's beautiful old bar to a wedding space, you are probably wondering if you will have to have sprinklers installed. In this episode, Ameé talks about when sprinklers are usually required and how to find out if you will need them at your property or not. Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.comTurn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business bookThe Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audiobook

It's always a great idea to try to anticipate all of the hurdles and challenges starting and running your own venue can bring. However, after years of running a business and talking with other venue owners, there are some common shocks that come up that take people by surprise. Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.comTurn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business bookThe Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audio book

If you had big dreams of owning your own venue before the coronavirus pandemic, you might be wondering if it's still a good idea. In this episode, Amee share's her fact-based opinion on the future of wedding venue businesses. Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.comTurn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audio book

Amee walks through a presentation she had done for a local farming conference on social media strategies for farms. In this episode, however, she's tailored it slightly for to focus on promoting a wedding-based agri-tourism business. The listener will get a breakdown on the fundamentals of "inbound marketing" and the role social media plays in the prevailing strategy used by marketers today. And then she walks through specific examples and tips for the common social media platforms used in the wedding industry.

The first in a four-part series about market research. Amee outlines the basics in market research so that information gathered can be used in helping either selecting the right property and location as well as using it develop a branding & marketing strategy.

The second part in a four-part series about market research. Amee outlines the basics in market research so that information gathered can be used in helping either selecting the right property and location as well as using it develop a branding & marketing strategy. This is episode is step 1- doing a competitor analysis.

The third part in a four part series of podcasts related to market research. Amee covers topics such as quantitative and qualitative questions, how to analyze results and the best ways to collect your data.

The final part in a the four-part series on Market Research. The final step in market research is the process of beginning to develop your venue's target couple and deciding how your venue is going to be relatable to them.

In the wedding venue business, special requests come up a lot and one is usually families wanting to squeeze in some extra (free) hours on the property. What should you do when this happens? Amee gives a point of view from the venue business perspective about drawing some well-placed lines in the sand and sticking to them.

Based on a real reader question, Amee walks through the steps taken at her venues to help protect the personal property from any possible liabilities related to the venue-rental business. As always, she recommends consulting with an attorney and insurance agent for their professional opinions.

When you are out looking for the perfect piece of property to buy and start your wedding venue business on, be careful about older buildings. It's important to understand that an updated barn might not be the best option for you. Also, Amee talks about ADA requirements and whether an older barn or building is "grandfathered".

Find out what you'll hear on Wedding Venue Business Radio and why host, Amee Quiriconi, choose to write her book "Turn Your Rural Property Into a Wedding Venue Business." If you have a question for Amee, you can email her through the website: www.weddingvenuebiz.com

Don't have a piece of property yet but know you want to have a rural wedding business? Amee discusses her opinions and ideas on how to search for the perfect property and how to make sure the wedding venue rental business will be allowed. She also touches on starting with an outdoor venue versus a barn venue and why one is better than the other.

Based on a reader question, Amee provides some things to do and think about if your personal home is also a wedding venue.