Podcast appearances and mentions of marcy blum

#789: Join us as we sit down with Marcy Blum – a world-renowned event planner, and entertaining expert, named by VOUGE & Harper's Bazaar as the Top Planner in the World. Discover behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most extravagant weddings ever, spanning A-list celebrities to the ultra-wealthy, & everyone in between! In this episode, Marcy shares her expert advice on wedding do's & don'ts, must-haves for hosting a flawless event, tips for staying realistic with your budget, & eye-opening revelations about the luxury wedding industry.   To connect with Marcy Blum click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697)   This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential   Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes.   Visit c1p.org to donate to the Community First Project, a mission to make communities safer by ensuring the quality & integrity of our nation's law enforcement agencies.   This episode is sponsored by O Positiv   Visit opositiv.com and use code SKINNY at checkout for 25% off at checkout.   This episode is sponsored by NOBULL   Exclusively for The Skinny Confidential listeners, NOBULL is offering 30% off your order. Visit nobullproject.com and use code TSC30.    This episode is sponsored by Sono Bello   Schedule your free consultation now at sonobello.com/skinny.   This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika   Go to Cymbiotika.com/TSC or use code TSC for 20% off your subscription order + free shipping today.   This episode is sponsored by ShipSkis   Go to Shipskis.com and use the code SKINNY to get 20% off your first shipment and save yourself the hassle this ski season.   This episode is sponsored by Cotton: The Fabric of Our Lives   Cotton is The Fabric of Now. Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com.   Produced by Dear Media

Welcome back and hello O C T O B E R!I'm so excited to finally have this bossbabe on my podcast!  She has been a longtime friend, styled my daughter's wedding and is a true trailblazer.  Julie Sabatino, the original — and most sought-after —bridal stylist in the world, Julie is the founder of The Stylish Bride and the go-to for some of the most discerning brides in the world. In the 20-plus years since founding the Bridal Styling Industry, she has worked with the most respected planners in the world, including Marcy Blum, Mindy Weiss and Colin Cowie and frequently shares her advice in high-profile publications, including Vogue, WWD, The New York Times, Brides and Martha Stewart Weddings. With her newly released book, I am so excited to have her join and share her story, how her business evolved, the life of an entrepreneur and working mom, networking and making genuine connections and of course, her secrets to stamina.  Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts.Email at cindynovotny@masterconnection.com

Happy Woo Wednesdays!The weather doesn't need to cause stress or anxiety. Just like every other aspect of your or your client's wedding day, you can plan for it and take steps to mitigate any severe risks. In my experience, even when it rains, it never ruins a wedding. Plan for the unexpected, learn how to set expectations with your clients, and always find the positive side of every situation and every type of weather pattern.Whether clients experience “perfect” weather or “awful” weather, they still end up having the best wedding ever!1. Weather apps are not meant for wedding planners … in the same way that Spotify isn't meant to replace a wedding band. While these apps can predict daily weather, they often lack the context needed for detailed planning.2. Severe weather, like thunderstorms, hurricanes, blizzards, and heat waves, demands a deeper dive into preparedness and understanding. It's not solely about knowing if a storm will hit but grasping the potential impacts on your event.3. It is key for you to understand your legal responsibility and how to avoid putting yourself in a risky legal situation if there is a weather emergency at your event.Andrew Leavitt founded Ironic Reports, a Concierge Event Meteorology Service. Ironic is trusted by some of the biggest names in the wedding industry, including Rafanelli Events, Marcy Blum, and Colin Cowie. Ironic focuses on everything from drizzles to severe weather and can even help you choose the safest place for your dream wedding.Connect with Andrew Leavittwww.ironicreports.comhttps://www.instagram.com/IronicreportsConnect with Carissahttps://instagram.com/carissawoohttps://heckyesmedia.co/Sponsorswww.strategic-assistant.com promo code: WOO17hats.com promocode heckyeshttps://kickstartaccountinginc.com/

"If you think that it's easier or the grass is greener when you start your own business compared to doing your day job, you are absolutely wrong," says May Silvers. Sick and tired of your 9-5 and dreaming of starting a business? Before you take that leap and leave your day job, you must listen to the sage advice offered in this eye-opening episode. May Silvers shares a very honest reality check for aspiring entrepreneurs who think that starting a business will solve all their problems. She debunks the myth that entrepreneurship is easier or more fun than a day job, highlighting the challenges and risks involved. May emphasizes the importance of evaluating your mindset, including how you handle rejection, imposter syndrome, self-belief, and your relationship with money. Being an entrepreneur can be one of the most rewarding jobs you could ever have; this episode will help you evaluate if it's right for you and help you get started with your eyes wide open.   Quotes: • "Your day job has its perks that you may not think about when you're thinking of starting your business." (09:07 | May Silvers)  • "So you have to think, why do I want to start a business? That's because I don't want to have my earnings capped. That's because I want to have lifestyle freedom. That's because I want to do what I love to do. So those three motivators are great reasons, not because you hate your day job." (11:22 | May Silvers) • "So do not quit your day job because you hate it to start a business. Thank your day job for being able to pay the bills and giving you the liberty, the freedom to be able to build your side hustle and let you experience what it feels like to be a business owner without having to worry about when is the next paycheck coming in." (23:57 | May Silvers)    Links I'm thrilled to be speaking at The Event Planner Expo 2023, New York, October 10th -12th , Featuring Keynote speaker Gary Vaynerchuk CEO of VaynerMedia, Social Media and Marketing Expert and Entrepreneur and Marcy Blum, Event Icon!   Join me for three amazing days of learning, networking, and forming strategic partnerships on Thursday, October 12th at the Metropolitan Pavilion for my Fireside Chat.   Come Hear Me Speak at On Thursday October 12th The Event Planner Expo 2023    For Complimentary (only 20 are available, first come first serve) 1 Day VIP Tickets to the Fireside Chats at Metropolitan Pavilion on Thursday, October 12th Select the ticket "VIP Event Planners-1 Day-Thursday Oct 12th", Use Promo Code: MayComp Visit: The Event Planner Expo Or Upgrade to 3 DAY EDUCATION, VIP EDUCATION, OR ALL ACCESS TICKETS           3 Days         Keynotes Speaker Gary Vaynerchuk and Marcy Blum         50 Speakers         Educational Speaker Series with top Business Leaders         Hospitality Lounge         Complimentary Cocktails and Gourmet Appetizers         125 + Exhibitor Booths and Immersive Activations         Live Entertainment and Celebrity Performance   To  Experience All 3 Days with Keynote Speakers Gary Vaynerchuk and Marcy Blum Use Promo Code: May30 for 30% off all tickets Visit: The Event Planner Expo   Connect with me at: may@events4anyone.com Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilvers  FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Everyone starts on an equal footing when it comes to sales; it's not an inborn talent but a skill you can develop. And given the frequency with which event planners cite sales as a challenge in their business, there's no time like the present to master this craft. May says that if selling feels uncomfortable to you, it's probably tied to how you feel about being sold to. She identifies common issues people feel about sales like the conflict and anxiety of declining an offer or the tension of feeling cornered into buying something. She warns that you may unintentionally be bringing that type of energy to your own sales calls.    What's better? Taking the emotion out of sales calls and cultivating curiosity about your prospect's needs. The focus of your sales conversions should be making sure both you and the prospect are evaluating if you are the right person to help them. Creating an opportunity, or giving permission, for each of you to end a conversation if either of you find that you are not a good fit can make sales conversations far more productive.  You never have to feel you are trying to convince someone to buy.   If you want to assess, recalibrate, and rejuvenate your sales approach, May is happy to help you. She extends an invitation for personalized consultations or mentorship to boost listeners' effectiveness and comfort in sales.   Quotes: • "Sales involves some sales strategies and tactics, and it involves skills as well, but it all starts from the mindset and your feelings towards selling." (02:07 | May Silvers)  • "You're in control of whether you want to buy or not. You're in control of how you feel about the conversation, where the conversation is going. You're in control of physically taking out your credit card or your money to pay to buy a product or service. So, what is there to fear? You're in total control." (07:25 | May Silvers)  • "Take away all emotions. Come in with curiosity. Ask questions that lead them to tell you, tell me more. Tell me more. I'd like to hear more. How can we work together?" (19:24 | May Silvers) Links Come Hear Me Speak at:  On Thursday October 12th at New York, The Event Planner Expo 2023  For Complimentary 1 Day VIP Tickets to the Fireside Chats at Metropolitan (only 20 are available, first come first served) Pavilion on Thursday, October 12th, Use Promo Code: MayComp. Please pick the ticket that says VIP Event Planners - 1 Day - Thursday, Oct 12th Visit: The Event Planner Expo Or Upgrade to 3 DAY EDUCATION, VIP EDUCATION, OR ALL ACCESS TICKETS          3 Days         Keynotes Speaker Gary Vaynerchuk and Marcy Blum         50 Speakers         Educational Speaker Series with top Business Leaders         Hospitality Lounge         Complimentary Cocktails and Gourmet Appetizers         125 + Exhibitor Booths and Immersive Activations         Live Entertainment and Celebrity Performance To Experience All 3 Days with Keynote Speakers Gary Vaynerchuk and Marcy Blum Use Promo Code: May30 for 30% off all tickets Visit: The Event Planner Expo   Connect with me at: may@events4anyone.com Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilvers  FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Andy is so happy to welcome Rishi Patel of HMR Designs back to the show today, who was first on the show back in 2019. Rishi is the CEO of HMR Designs which is a premier event design and production firm based out of Chicago. Rishi has even been named one of the top wedding and event designers in the world by Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Brides, and Martha Stewart Weddings and has also been recognized as top 40 under 40. Listen as he joins Andy today to discuss the wonderful success he has had over the last year or so and the lessons that he has learned since COVID struck in 2020. Rishi also updates us on how he has been rallying his team together, what has been grounding and inspiring him, what excites him about the future, and so much more! Andy is so grateful to have had Rishi and his passion and enthusiasm back on the podcast! If you enjoy this conversation, Andy would love it if you would share this episode with a few people you know who might also enjoy it and would also be grateful if you were to subscribe to the podcast if you aren't already so that you never miss a new episode! Be sure to also leave a top review wherever you listen because that really helps out the show and helps people find it!   This episode is sponsored by Zola, the fastest-growing wedding platform that connects today's couples with the right planners and vendors. Zola gives wedding professionals more control, better exposure, and higher quality leads - all with competitive pricing and no annual commitment. Create your free listing at www.zola.com/andy.   Have you heard about Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey on The Wedding Biz Network? Listen as Preston shares the secrets, tools, and technologies behind his extraordinary ability to create a theatrical environment out of any space. Also, don't forget about Sean Low's podcast The Business of Being Creative, where Sean discusses the power of being niched, pricing strategies, metrics of success, and so much more. You can find both shows on The Wedding Biz Network.   SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show! If you are so inspired, contribute!   Time Stamps [0:00] – The sponsor of this episode is Zola. [1:29] - Andy has been listening to The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. [3:09] - Learn that today's guest is returning guest Rishi Patel of HMR Designs. [5:16] - How does Rishi handle not having much lead time? [7:54] - Rishi is not doing planning but only design. [11:05] - Rishi discusses his experience collaborating with Marcy Blum. [12:42] - How does Rishi go about rallying his team together? [17:01] - Rishi reveals how he stays grounded and inspired. [20:00] - What is Rishi's greatest struggle? [24:37] - Rishi argues that a goal needs to be a challenge but also realistic. [25:34] - Discover what Rishi feels makes him unique. [27:42] - Rishi is really excited about some upcoming projects in Europe. [29:44] - Andy reveals where Rishi can be reached online.   LINKS & RESOURCES The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin The Wedding Biz - Episode 422 REVISIT RISHI PATEL: CEO of HMR Designs   Find Rishi: HMR Designs - WebsiteHMR Designs - Facebook PageHMR Designs - Instagram PageRishi's Instagram Page   Follow The Wedding Biz on Social: The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz Network The Music Makers   Support The Wedding Biz by clicking here. Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment & Zola.

Andy is very excited to welcome Marcy Blum, an internationally sought after event planner and entertaining expert who has 30 years experience. She has been named one of the best in the world by Vogue, Martha Stuart Weddings, Harper's Bazaar and the New York Times magazine. Marcy has appeared on many television shows and, with event planner Sarah Haywood, has developed EPIC, the Event Planners International Collaborative that offers an intensive and advanced wedding and event planning education. In this episode, Andy and Marcy discuss how she got started in the industry, when she started her own business and how scary it was to strike out on her own. She tells us about wanting her event designs to be different from everyone else and looking for clients who wanted the same thing. She also gives us insight into what the business looked like when she got started in the 80's and how it has evolved today. Listen in as Marcy talks to us about some of the weddings she remembers, the way she structures the rates she charges for her services, her advice for people starting out in the industry today and about EPIC, the program she started with her friend Sarah Haywood. Marcy is a pioneer in the event industry and you won't want to miss all of the knowledge she has to share about the industry.   This episode is sponsored by Zola, the fastest-growing wedding platform that connects today's couples with the right planners and vendors. Zola gives wedding professionals more control, better exposure, and higher quality leads - all with competitive pricing and no annual commitment. Create your free listing at www.zola.com/andy.   Have you heard about Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey on The Wedding Biz Network? Listen as Preston shares the secrets, tools, and technologies behind his extraordinary ability to create a theatrical environment out of any space. Also, don't forget about Sean Low's podcast The Business of Being Creative, where Sean discusses the power of being niched, pricing strategies, metrics of success, and so much more. You can find both shows on The Wedding Biz Network.   Show Highlights: [01:25] Welcome to the show, Marcy! [03:08] Was there anything when she was growing up that was related to being in events? [03:44] She went to the CIA to be a chef but after graduating and working in restaurants decided that it wasn't what she wanted to do, it was too repetitive, not creative enough for her. [04:26] She was planning parties at restaurants and some of the customers started asking her if she could plan events for them. [05:08] Was she scared when she started out on her own? [07:08] She said if she knew then what she knows now, about how difficult it is, she would never have started her business. Good thing she wasn't aware of it at the time! [07:49] Is there a relationship between acting and event planning? [08:51] Back in 1986, how did people view her as a party planner? Did she try to do things differently than other party planners? [12:43] Did she have visions of how she wanted her events to be different? [15:04] She felt that everything was so canned and stiff back then, she wanted clients who wanted something different. [16:52] How did she balance the art with business decisions? Were they emotional decisions? [17:45] Marcy changed her business perspective by thinking more about the numbers instead of just the design. [18:38] She now spends more of her time on events that are profitable and points out we can't stay around this long unless we seriously consider the financial end. [19:37] Her advice for someone just starting in the business is to get knowledgeable about what you are trying to do. [20:33] You can't be successful without templates, but you have to be able to customize them for each client. [21:04] She is all about the experiential approach to event planning, sell the sizzle not the steak. [23:06] Does she pay attention to the news on a daily basis? Does a possible recession scare her? [23:50] People, for the most part now, are more interested in what they are bringing to their friends and family than their own experience. [26:50] Is the demographic of the guests at a wedding important when planning the event? [27:46] Music should have a beginning, middle and end.  Hear Marcy's favorite way of presenting music for ceremonies.  [32:13] Marcy says guests really appreciate place cards at events; it can give guests a different experience and they can meet people they wouldn't normally have talked to. [33:04] Hear her take on the best timeline for weddings. [33:51] Marcy talks about planning 3 or more day events before a wedding, starting with the rehearsal and lasting until after the wedding. [36:00] Marcy would love to take a lighting design course – the visual nature of it can take events to another level. [36:46] How involved is she in the lighting design of her events? [39:20] Is there a dream project she hasn't yet been able to do? [42:02] Learn about Marcy's pricing policy.  [43:29] EPIC is hands-on education for someone wanting to take a deep dive into event planning.  It is very intensive and lasts 3 to 4 days. [45:44] Within the next five years, Marcy would like to write a novel based around the event business. [46:30] What is her morning routine? [46:45] What is her work schedule like?   [47:40] How does Marcy define success at this point in her life?   LINKS & RESOURCES Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Zola! Marcy Blum www.marcyblum.com Marcy on Instagram Marcy on Facebook March on Twitter Marcy on Pinterest Mentioned during the interview: Harriet Rose Katz of Gourmet Advisory Denis Reggie Lynn Easton's Episodes on the Wedding Biz – Part 1  and  Part 2 Bryan Rafanelli's Episode on the Wedding Biz Colin Cowie's Episodes on the Wedding Biz – Part 1  and  Part 2 David Stark's Episodes on the Wedding Biz – Part 1  and  Part 2 Preston Bailey's Episodes on the Wedding Biz – Part 1 and  Part 2 Sylvia Weinstock's Episode on the Wedding Biz Ray Thompson's Episode on the Wedding Biz Bentley Meeker Joe Baum George Soros Todd Fiscus Liz Banfield Sarah Haywood

Marcy Blum and Jess Conroy have each revolutionized the wedding industry in their own exceptional ways. Marcy is an internationally sought-after event planner and entertaining expert with 30 years of experience throwing innovative and ground-breaking events. Jess is the founder and CEO of Carats & Cake, a financial operating system created for the events industry. These women each have tackled a different piece of the $60 billion-a-year wedding industry pie, but their creativity and uniqueness have earned them both respect in their field. Today we cover:  Wedding/Party/Event Do's + Don'ts  The biggest waste of money when it comes to weddings  Why you shouldn't be a chill host  How to create meaning at events and parties (weddings) Setting the right tone for a party  Over 2 million couples get married a year. A wedding can be one of the largest purchases a couple makes in their life…how can we make it more meaningful?  How Marcy + Jess transformed the events industry  Building a brand and noticing the white space in your industry  Advice for seeking investors  Raising money as an entrepreneur and the power of storytelling 

Regular and longtime listeners of the podcast will likely recognize today's guest's voice as she has been on the show before! Carrie Goldberg is the founder and creative director of CLG Creative, a fashion styling and creative consulting firm which caters to personal and corporate clients all over the globe! Carrie channels her multifaceted background in editing, art direction, and creative direction from her experience as the weddings and travel director at Harper's Bazaar, and before holding that position, she was the senior fashion editor at Martha Stewart Weddings. CLG Creative's body of work is even further elevated by a top-level team of stylists whose experience spans the realms of fashion, men's wear, accessories, fine jewelry, interior design, e-commerce, travel, and more! Carrie talks about the personal difficulties that she endured in 2021 and what she learned from getting through them. She describes her team, reveals her biggest challenge with the company right now, discusses her styling process, makes a point regarding how style affects the guest experience and what makes CLG Creative unique in what they offer, and so much more! As always, Andy really enjoyed his time talking with Carrie! They cover so much ground in a small amount of time, and he looks forward to talking to her again in the future! In the meantime, be sure to continue tuning in to The Wedding Biz because more great, compelling interviews are on the way! If you enjoyed this interview with Carrie, be sure to spread the word by sharing it with at least three good friends who would also enjoy it! Andy would also really appreciate it if you were to subscribe to the podcast if you aren't already so that you are notified right away when new episodes drop and if you were to leave a top review wherever you listen! That really helps out the show and helps people find it!   Since you're listening to this podcast, it's obvious that you want to find new ways to improve your wedding business. That's why I'm excited to tell you about the Book More Weddings Summit! During this online conference, which is free if you mention my name, you'll learn how to more easily book more weddings by hearing from over twenty industry experts including my past podcast guests, Heidi Thompson (host of this event) and Julie Novack (C.E.O. of PartySlate). Attract your dream clients, stand out from the competition, and make more money without working more hours by signing up for this online conference August 22-26, which, again, is free if you mention my name! Register for your free ticket at bookmoreweddingssummit.com/andy!   Have you heard about Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey on The Wedding Biz Network? Listen as Preston shares the secrets, tools, and technologies behind his extraordinary ability to create a theatrical environment out of any space. Also, don't forget about Sean Low's podcast The Business of Being Creative, where Sean discusses the power of being niched, pricing strategies, metrics of success, and so much more. You can find both shows on The Wedding Biz Network.   SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show! If you are so inspired, contribute!   Time Stamps [0:29] – Today's episode is sponsored by Book More Weddings Summit! [1:14] – We learn that today's guest is Carrie Goldberg of CLG Creative! [2:13] – Carrie talks about her recent trip to Paris. [4:25] – Carrie reflects on the personal challenges that she had to overcome in 2021. [7:22] – Carrie emphasizes how important it is to be grateful for what we have. [8:42] – Learn about the transition that Carrie made to running CLG Creative full-time. [9:33] – Carrie describes her team at CLG Creative. [10:58] – What is Carrie's biggest challenge right now? [12:12] – Carrie explains how she balances creativity with business. [14:40] – Carrie argues that business is creativity. [16:04] – Carrie discusses her styling process. [19:02] – Does Carrie ever meet prospective clients for whom she isn't a good fit? [20:32] – Carrie touches upon how style affects the guest experience. [22:15] – Carrie dives into the dos and don'ts of hair and makeup. [24:26] – How does Carrie bring in her background as an art director? [26:41] – We receive advice on how to be of better service to clients. [28:48] – Carrie elaborates on how to find a stylist. [30:49] – Andy reveals where we can find Carrie online.   RESOURCES bookmoreweddingsummit.com/andy Carrie's Previous Guest Spots on The Wedding Biz Episodes of The Wedding Biz Mentioned: Episode 84 Bryan Rafanelli: REVISIT - Telling Clients' Stories Through Event DesignEpisode 111 REVISIT: David Stark: Creativity in Design, Creativity in BusinessEpisode 184 MARCY BLUM, A Pioneer of the Experiential Approach to Event PlanningEpisode 208 MICAELA ERLANGER/Celebrity Stylist: Bringing Styling Into The SpotlightEpisode 383 REVISIT: Mindy Weiss - Setting the Standard   Find Carrie: Carrie's WebsiteCarrie's Instagram Page Follow The Wedding Biz on Social: The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz Network The Music Makers   Support The Wedding Biz by clicking here.   Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment & Book More Weddings Summit.

I have a powerhouse in store for you with this episode!I am so happy to have one of my dear friends, Marcy Blum join me.  How do you even begin to introduce such a force like Marcy?  If you aren't familiar, Marcy is one of the most sought after luxury event planners in the world – her expertise, knowledge and flawless execution sets her apart from the masses in so many ways.  She is truly one of a kind and for the people that are fortunate enough to know her, she takes everything to the next level – Marcy crafts her events with sanity, humor, innovation and style.  She doesn't follow trends – she is an ‘eventiste' and all around kick ass woman.  We talk about it all: re-inventing yourself, the good old days and endless story time!  You know you'll laugh your A** off!

We are at a moment in time when your ability to tell your own story is more important than having someone else tell it for you. The real question though is what is the aim? Celebrity? Opportunity? Growth? Legitimacy? Let's talk Marcy Blum and Rishi Patel. Links & Resources: Host: Sean Low of The Business of Being Creative Have your own opinion on Sean's tips and advice? Talk Back!! Email Shawn or record a voice message directly through his show's site! Link: Join Sean's Collective of Business Creatives Follow Sean on social media: Instagram: @SeanLow1 | Facebook: Facebook.com/Sean.Low.35 | LinkedIn | Twitter: @SeanLow -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with world-class wedding planner Marcy Blum. She shares how the food and celebrations in her childhood home shaped her understanding of successful entertaining, and reflects on what it took to elevate the event planning industry over the span of her career.  Learn more about Marcy Blum at her website, https://marcyblum.com.   For more information on "Four Courses With Geoffrey Zakarian" follow Geoffrey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyzakarian". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Today, Preston discusses how to produce a successful event that the client feels was worth the spend with the master of Event Production, Nadine Jervis. She has over 20 years experience making wedding fantasies come true. The Producer at Large at Preston Bailey, Nadine also continues to work with other globally renowned event designers like Norma Cohen, Marcy Blum, and Jeff Leatham. Nadine and Preston discuss how they literally created the title “Event Producer” before that was even a thing. And, they illustrate their experiences over the past years, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. We will even hear about the dry cleaning bills that resulted when guests suddenly experienced a wax mishap from the dinner candles. At the end, Nadine will share a few tips she has learned over time. Listen in... Links & Resources: Host: Preston Bailey Guest: Event Producer with Nadine Jervis Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment! Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here! Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey Additional Support Provided By: FMI Farms (Use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!) Preston's Book: Dear Preston Join in on Preston's Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

Named one of Harper’s Bazaar’s 2020 Top Wedding & Event Designers in the World,  the talented, charming treasure trove of knowledge and skill, Jen Stone, started out as an innovative entrepreneur with a thriving floral business on New York’s upscale Upper West Side. Discovered by two luminaries in the event industry, Tinker Boe of “Mood Food” and the incomparable event planner Marcy Blum, Jen (a painter and protegée of the brilliant Robert Isabell) began a journey that led her to become one of the most sought-after names in “the art of the party.” Pictured above with her current, long-time artistic partner and brother-in-law, Marco Olmi,  the innovative co-owner of StoneKelly (which began with her original partner, Don Kelly), I found her effusive, expressive way of speaking to be a virtual education about flowers, caterers, lighting, venues and all the artistic touches that make an event unforgettable. Our conversation was so compelling, Jen Stone’s podcast is the first to become a two-parter. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did…and stay tuned for Part 2! As always, stay safe and stay strong. All my best -Doug

Join Preston as he invites his very first guest and longtime friend, Marcy Blum! Marcy is a New York City-based wedding and event planner. Sought after internationally, she has over 30 years of experience crafting events with sanity, humor, innovation, and style. Marcy creates events that stimulate the senses and awe guests with an attention to detail and flair for the unimaginable, while creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for clients. She has certainly earned being named one of the best planners in the world by various reputable publications, including Vogue, Weddings Magazine, Bazaar, and The New York Times Magazine. On this episode, Marcy and Preston get VERY personal, as they discuss how they have dealt with jealousy, keeping it real with others, and politics. Listen in.... Links & Resources: Link to Sound File for Visually Impaired: Click Here Host: Preston Bailey Guest: Marcy Blum of Marcy Blum Associates Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com Launch Sponsor: FMI Farms (use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!) Mentioned in the Show: Engage Summits | Engage on Instagram Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment! Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here! Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey Preston's Book: Dear Preston Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

Marcy Blum is a world-renowned wedding and event planner that has garnered acclaim for her entertaining genius and creativity at events worldwide. For more than 30 years, she has wowed clients and guests with her creative events crafted with innovation, humor, and style. Marcy was named a top event planner in the world by Vogue and Harpers Bazaar and has been featured in dozens of publications. As you can imagine, the event and wedding planning industry has taken an extremely hard hit this year. Countless weddings, parties, and events have been canceled, and everyone from the planners, to florists, servers, and catering staff, has suffered tremendously, not to mention the brides and grooms themselves. Hear how Marcy has found a way to stay sane during a time that is causing devastation on so many levels worldwide. Learn how you, too, can use her approach to push through and bounce back from all the pandemic has taken away from all of us.

Goodbye, buffets. Hello, Zoom. Marcy Blum is one of the premier event planners in the country, having organized weddings and various shindigs for the likes of LeBron James, Nate Berkus, and Katie Lee. But before she reached the pinnacle of party planning, Marcy had quite the journey, with stops at Performing Arts High School, a commune in Vermont, Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, the emerging New York City food scene in the 1970s—and more. Marcy was among the first female students admitted to the Culinary Institute of America, and she even worked with the legendary Edna Lewis at Brooklyn’s Gage & Tollner. Marcy shares some of her stories, talks about the plight of party planners in a pandemic, and gives tips on how to make virtual events feel a little more personal.Stay tuned to find out why Lisa Lin of Healthy Nibbles loves the Pasta Grannies of Instagram and YouTube.Thank you to Sonos and Breyers CarbSmart for supporting our show. Photo: Dennis Kwan

Thanks for finding The Business of Being Creative! I’m Sean Low, and I’ve been lending practical business advice to those in the business of being creative since the early 2000s, including accomplished notables such as Preston Bailey, Vicente Wolf, Nate Berkus, Sawyer Berson, Style Me Pretty, Marcy Blum, Michelle Rago, and Sylvia Weinstock--to name a few.   The key to my own success has been my ability to help artists build their businesses in a way that most honors the art that is behind them. I’ll give you straight up, no holds barred advice on handling what happens from deal to done. The journey with your client begins when they first connect with you, whether digitally or in real life. And from that moment until the project is finished, you have the power to manifest an experience and journey with them that’s transformative for all. Everyone should be creative. Whatever your art is, it should invigorate you and bring you joy. And if it happens to be your business, it should bring you the money you need to KEEP being creative. Hopefully, I will challenge you each week to do just that. So, let’s not just think outside the box… Let’s erase it! Links & Resources: Link to Sound File for Visually Impaired: Click Here Host: Sean Low of The Business of Being Creative Link: Join Sean's Collective of Business Creatives Follow Sean on social media: Instagram: @SeanLow1 | Facebook: Facebook.com/Sean.Low.35 | LinkedIn | Twitter: @SeanLow Have an opinion on Sean's tips and advice? Talk Back!! Email Shawn. -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2020.

One of the world’s great party planners, Marcy Blum, started as one of the first women chefs at the Culinary Institute of America in the 1970s.  She created the niche of the "wedding planner" and is now an icon in an industry she helped invent.   Funny and vivacious, Marcy was recently featured in the New York Times and shares her inspiring story with author and chef (and long-time friend) Rozanne Gold.  She is the author of the best-selling "Weddings for Dummies" and continues to create high-profile events around the world.   Photo credit: Dennis Kwan  

One of the world’s great party planners, Marcy Blum, started as one of the first women chefs at the Culinary Institute of America in the 1970s.  She created the niche of the "wedding planner" and is now an icon in an industry she helped invent.   Funny and vivacious, Marcy was recently featured in the New York Times and shares her inspiring story with author and chef (and long-time friend) Rozanne Gold.  She is the author of the best-selling "Weddings for Dummies" and continues to create high-profile events around the world.   Photo credit: Dennis Kwan

Today on The Next Level, Andy Kushner is speaking with Lynn Easton, creator of Easton Destination Events, a worldwide luxury destination wedding design, and planning company. She is also the Co-Founder of Easton Porter Group, a luxury hospitality company with a portfolio of award-winning boutique hotels, vineyards, restaurants and event venues in North America and Europe. The discussion this week is on Marcy Blum, an internationally sought-after event planner, and entertainment expert. She has been named one of the best in the world by Vogue, Martha Stuart Weddings, Harper's Bazaar and the New York Times magazine.  Marcy has worked with celebrities including LeBron James, George and Tamika Soros, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, to name a few. She has also appeared on television shows including Oprah, Live with Regis and Kelly and the Rachel Ray Show. Lynn speaks about how events need to evolve as they unfold. She also believes that every event should be customized for each client. Planners always need to up their game, plan more creative activities, and Marcy is the master at planning experiences. This is a conversation you won't want to miss. Show Highlights: [01:23] Welcome to the show Lynn, it's great to have you back! [03:30] Lynn chats about how she met Marcy on a panel at an Engage Summit. [05:20] They both agree with Marcy that using a pre-determined template for an event is not appropriate. [07:20] Every event should be customized for the client, and what the client wants. There should not be a set formula. [08:50] They discuss how Marcy is a master at planning experiences at her events. [09:55] Most weddings now are at least three or four days, and destination weddings can be five or more days. [12:36] Lynn chats about planning an event in a country she's never been to and how she finds the vendors she needs. [14:28] Where have you never been that you would love to do an event? [15:40] She agrees with Marcy that an event needs to unfold as it goes, there should be surprising moments. [18:10] Andy and Lynn agree that having a comedy type of event in the days before a wedding can relieve stress so that everyone warms up and has a great time. [19:22] Using place cards and seating guests around the tables, with intention, allows them to connect with other guests they may not know.   Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by PartySlate - the first website designed specifically for event professionals and venues!   Follow Marcy Blum Marcy Blum Marcy on Instagram: @marcyblum Marcy on Facebook: @marcyblumassociates Marcy on Twitter: @marcyblum Marcy on Pinterest: @marcyblum This Week's Guest Co-Host, Lynn Easton creator of Easton Destination Events Easton Events Lynn on Instagram: @eastonevents Lynn on Facebook: @eastonevents Lynn on Pinterest: @eastonevents Lynn on Twitter: @eastonevents Lynn's Episodes on The Wedding Biz: Part 1 https://theweddingbiz.com/lynn-easton/ Part 2 https://theweddingbiz.com/lynn-easton-2-2/ 

Andy is very excited to welcome Marcy Blum, an internationally sought after event planner and entertaining expert who has 30 years experience. She has been named one of the best in the world by Vogue, Martha Stuart Weddings, Harper's Bazaar and the New York Times magazine. Marcy has appeared on many television shows and, with event planner Sarah Haywood, has developed EPIC, the Event Planners International Collaborative that offers an intensive and advanced wedding and event planning education. In this episode, Andy and Marcy discuss how she got started in the industry, when she started her own business and how scary it was to strike out on her own. She tells us about wanting her event designs to be different from everyone else and looking for clients who wanted the same thing. She also gives us insight into what the business looked like when she got started in the 80’s and how it has evolved today. Listen in as Marcy talks to us about some of the weddings she remembers, the way she structures the rates she charges for her services, her advice for people starting out in the industry today and about EPIC, the program she started with her friend Sarah Haywood. Marcy is a pioneer in the event industry and you won’t want to miss all of the knowledge she has to share about the industry. Show Highlights: [03:02] Welcome to the show Marcy! [04:30] Was there anything when she was growing up that was related to being in events? [05:20] She went to the CIA to be a chef but after graduating and working in restaurants decided that it wasn’t what she wanted to do, it was too repetitive, not creative enough for her. [06:20] She was planning parties at restaurants and some of the customers started asking her if she could plan events for them. [06:45] Was she scared when she started out on her own? [08:47] She said if she knew then what she knows now, about how difficult it is, she would never have started her business. Good thing she wasn’t aware of it at the time! [09:26] Is there a relationship between acting and event planning? [10:29] Back in 1986 how did people view her as a party planner? Did she try to do things differently than other party planners? [14:18] Did she have visions of how she wanted her events to be different? [16:35] She felt that everything was so canned and stiff back then, she wanted clients who wanted something different. [18:23] How did she balance the art with business decisions? Were they emotional decisions? [19:20] Marcy changed her business perspective by thinking more about the numbers instead of just the design. [20:18] She now spends more of her time on events that are profitable and points out we can’t stay around this long unless we seriously consider the financial end. [21:13] Her advice for someone just starting in the business is to get knowledgeable about what you are trying to do. [22:13] You can’t be successful without templates but you have to be able to customize them for each client. [22:48] She is all about the experiential approach to event planning, sell the sizzle not the steak. [24:45] Do you pay attention to the news on a daily basis? Does a possible recession scare you? [25:33] People, for the most part now, are more interested in what they are bringing to their friends and family than their own experience. [28:42] Is the demographic of the guests at a wedding important when planning the event? [29:35] Music should have a beginning, middle and end.  Hear Marcy’s favorite way of presenting music for ceremonies.  [33:58] Marcy said guests really appreciate place cards at events, it can give guests a different experience and they can meet people they wouldn’t normally have talked to. [34:57] Here her take on the best timeline for weddings. [35:53] Marcy talks about planning 3 or more day events before a wedding, starting with the rehearsal and lasting until after the wedding. [37:58] Marcy would love to take a lighting design course - the visual nature of it can take events to another level. [38:35] How involved is she in the lighting design of her events? [41:08] Is there a dream project she hasn’t yet been able to do? [43:53] Learn about Marcy’s pricing policy.  [45:37] EPIC is hands-on education for someone wanting to take a deep dive into event planning.  It is very intensive and lasts 3 to 4 days. [47:28] Within the next five years, Marcy would like to write a novel based around the event business. [48:21] What is her morning routine? [48:35] What is her work schedule like?   [49:25] How does Marcy define success at this point in her life? LINKS & RESOURCES Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by PartySlate - the first website designed specifically for event professionals and venues! Marcy Blum www.marcyblum.com Marcy on Instagram Marcy on Facebook March on Twitter Marcy on Pinterest   Mentioned during the interview: Harriet Rose Katz of Gourmet Advisory Denis Reggie Lynn Easton’s Episodes on the Wedding Biz - Part 1  and  Part 2 Bryan Rafanelli’s Episode on the Wedding Biz Colin Cowie’s Episodes on the Wedding Biz - Part 1  and  Part 2 David Stark’s Episodes on the Wedding Biz - Part 1  and  Part 2 Preston Bailey’s Episodes on the Wedding Biz - Part 1 and  Part 2 Sylvia Weinstock’s Episode on the Wedding Biz Ray Thompson’s Episode on the Wedding Biz Bentley Meeker Joe Baum George Soros Todd Fiscus Liz Banfield Sarah Haywood

In the first episode (!) of Weddings for Real, Megan sits down with fellow planner Grace Beason to talk about her career start at The Knot, planning her first weddings with her mentor Marcy Blum, how weddings have evolved over the years, how anyone can say they're a planner with an Instagram account, being a mom while running a business, same sex weddings, advice for breaking into the wedding industry, personalities she wants to work with (assistants, couples, and vendors), and how weddings might not be quite as glamorous as everyone thinks. Grace has some incredible stories throughout, and you'll see why she was voted "Most Likely to Host a Talk Show" in high school. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MEGAN.  We have launched The Planner’s Vault, a membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there will be guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. My mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing experts and fellow entrepreneurs) and I want it to be affordable so it's possible to stay invested in the community and yourself for the long haul. For more information, head on over to ThePlannersVault.com.  Music for this episode by https://www.bensound.com. The host of the show is Megan Gillikin, owner and lead consultant at A Southern Soiree Wedding and Event Planning.  She's also available for wedding and hospitality business consulting and can be reached at megan@weddingsforreal.com. Weddings for Real is edited and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

When innate creativity and business collide, the world benefits from the amazing products and services those businesses provide. Creative businesses aren’t easily defined and many times, don’t fit neatly into established business niches. This episode will provide clarity and direction for any creative business owner. Today, Andy Kushner, the host of The Wedding Biz podcast, sits down for an insightful conversation about the business side of running a creative business with Sean Low, the Founder and President of The Business of Being Creative, LLC. The most obviously amazing thing about Sean is that he can see the big picture and connect the dots for any business and lead them to success - it’s part of a special magic he seems to have.    Sean Low is an entrepreneur at heart. He has a law degree and even did a stint at a Wall Street investment bank, but he didn’t let any of that stop him from seeing the potential to start a creative business. Sean knows the ups and downs of being a small business owner, as he risked and lost almost everything at the altar of his small business. Eventually, Sean really dialed in his own business acumen and went to work for Preston Bailey Designs. Sean put his skills to work and completely changed the business structure of Preston Bailey Designs, and in doing so, he breathed new life into the business and set it up for considerably higher degrees of success. Since then, Sean has worked with a host of other high profile creative business owners like Vicente Wolf, Style Me Pretty, Marcy Blum, Michelle Rago, Christian Oth and Sylvia Weinstock to name a few.     Show Highlights:   Learn why Sean and Preston Bailey worked through some key differences in philosophical ideas concerning some early business decisions. Creative business is not about the money; learn what really drives a creative entrepreneur. Hear his philosophy on pricing your products and services. The emotional side of business can unravel a business; Sean shares why his job sometimes has more aspects of a therapeutic nature than you would imagine.  Sean makes sense of business structures and processes for maximum impact to the bottom line. Knowing your own business identity helps you communicate what you do, so that your tribe can find you.    Resources:   Sean’s Website - www.thebusinessofbeingcreative.com and  www.thebbccollective.com. Sean’s Email - sean@thebusinessofbeingcreative.com Sean on Twitter - @seanlow Sean on Facebook   The BBC Collective on Facebook

On this week's episode of All in the Industry, Shari is joined by Marcy Blum, an internationally-sought event planner and entertainment expert with 30 years of experience. Marcy crafts events with humor, innovation, and style. Her past guests include individuals listed on Forbes 100, professional athletes including LeBron James, and award-winning actors, Grammy-winning singers, and the Rockefeller family. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Marcy has not only been named a top planner in the world by Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, but she has also been featured in countless publications including People, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair, and has made numerous TV appearances in shows including Oprah, The Today Show, and Good Morning America.