Podcasts about partyslate

Wouldn't it be great to get inside the mind of couples doing research for their wedding plans?Until that happens, monitoring their online behavior is the best we can do. Today, I bring in co-founder and CEO of PartySlate, Julie Novack, to share insights and data based on millions of visitors to their site. She shares:What kind of content to share in the early stages of the buyer's journeyWhat couples want to see immediately when they land on your siteAnd we discuss the current market conditions and what to expect in the short- and mid-term Julie's studied buyer behavior in digital spaces for decades. Let's hear what she has to say about what tomorrow's couples want from your marketing efforts.

Andy is thrilled to have Julie Novack of PartySlate back on the show again! Julie is no stranger to the show as she has been on several times. Julie is the CEO and co-founder of PartySlate, a groundbreaking photo-rich website connecting event professionals, planners, and venues! Join Andy and Julie in this episode as she provides some updates, since the last time that she was on the show, including the publication of their book PartySlate Weddings: A Keepsake Planner! Listen as Julie discusses the inspiration behind the book, revealing how it serves as both a practical planning guide for couples as well as a valuable tool for industry professionals. She and Andy explore how the book helps educate clients, making them more prepared and engaged throughout the planning process. Beyond the book, Julie shares how PartySlate has revolutionized the events industry by providing a photo-rich platform that connects engaged couples with top-tier planners, venues, and vendors. With over 30,000 event professionals showcasing more than 4 million event photos, PartySlate has become an invaluable resource for those planning unforgettable celebrations! Andy and Julie also discuss current trends in the wedding industry, from unstructured floral arrangements to a more playful, more customized approach to event design. They also touch upon the importance of content marketing and how PartySlate's AI-driven tools help event professionals streamline their workflow. Whether you're an engaged couple looking for guidance or a seasoned industry pro seeking fresh insights, this conversation with Julie is, as always, full of valuable takeaways. Andy, as he always does, had a great time catching up with Julie and hope that you enjoy listening to his conversation with her. If so, then please be sure to grab a copy of her book and to share this episode of The Wedding Biz with at least three people who would also get something out of it. Andy would also appreciate it if you were to leave a top review wherever you listen and to subscribe to the podcast so that you never miss a new episode!   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] - Andy announces today's guest - returning guest Julie Novack of PartySlate! [2:23] - Julie reflects on her belief in the power of events to connect people and create lasting memories. [5:54] - The new book educates clients on event planning while helping industry professionals establish credibility. [8:44] - Educating clients improves communication and ensures a better understanding of the event planning process. [10:47] - Julie reveals that PartySlate's goal is to simplify wedding planning, breaking down complicated steps into digestible pieces. [13:29] - Creating celebratory moments, from entrance to reception, is very important when trying to make an event especially memorable. [15:08] - Julie believes that creating memorable events involves engaging all the senses, not just visuals. [17:22] - Julie points out how floral trends are shifting towards more creative designs in various event settings. [19:36] - There is a growing trend of mismatched place settings and playful, unique designs in events. [20:19] - Julie feels that having full control over content is important for brand-building and successful marketing in the event industry. [22:33] - Andy reveals where Julie and PartySlate can be found online.   LINKS AND RESOURCES Julie's Previous Guest Spots on The Wedding Biz Julie Novack - PartySlate Weddings: A Keepsake Planner   Find Julie: julie@partyslate.comPartySlate – WebsiteSign up for PartySlatePartySlate ReviewPartySlate - Instagram PageJulie's Instagram PagePartySlate - TikTok PagePartySlate - Facebook 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.

Andy is so excited to have Julie Novack of PartySlate back on the show yet again! While he would highly recommend that you go back and listen to the previous episodes she has been on, in case you aren't familiar with Julie, she is the CEO and co-founder of PartySlate, a groundbreaking photo-rich website connecting event professionals, planners, and venues. Join Andy today as he and Julie delve into artificial intelligence and how it is revolutionizing the industry. Julie also shares insights into the evolving landscape of digital marketing and how AI is becoming increasingly crucial for building and enhancing brand presence as an event professional. No longer just a thing of the future, AI is here to stay, and it is going to continue to change the face of media as we know it. Perhaps what is most exciting is how AI is even seeping into familiar software platforms, making its benefits more accessible and integrated into our daily workflows, and Julie even predicts that Google will basically be unrecognizable five years from now! As she has discussed on the show before, Julie also emphasizes the importance of having a well-organized digital footprint, so if you're looking to stay ahead in the digital realm, then this episode is definitely for you! Andy is, as always, so grateful for Julie's time and really appreciates how much knowledge and wisdom she is able to pack into just a small amount of time. If you enjoy this interview with Julie, be sure to check out PartySlate, and Andy would love it if you were to share it with colleagues and leave a top review wherever you listen. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you never miss a new episode, and we will catch you next week on The Wedding Biz!   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 [0:38] - Andy announces today's guest - returning guest Julie Novack of PartySlate! [2:29] - Where does Julie see digital marketing going in 2024? [4:23] - Julie highlights Party Slate's role in centralizing event content. [6:26] - Julie offers her opinion on Threads. [8:39] - Julie begins to underscore the impact of AI on the wedding and event industry. [12:54] - Andy acknowledges that AI might be a little overwhelming for some people at first. [14:22] - Utilizing AI as a productivity tool can lead to generating innovative ideas. [17:40] - Many software and websites are now integrating AI elements and have been for years. [19:02] - Julie predicts that Google will be essentially unrecognizable in five years. [19:57] - Julie highlights a shift toward hybrid and remote work in the events industry. [22:46] - Julie discusses challenges of dealing with shorter notice bookings since the pandemic. [24:18] - Julie doesn't really like the word “vendor” and prefers “event professionals.” [25:27] - Listeners are advised to conduct quarterly reviews of their digital presence. [26:43] - Andy touches upon where we can find Julie online.   LINKS AND RESOURCES Julie's Previous Guest Spots on The Wedding Biz   Find Julie: julie@partyslate.comPartySlate – WebsiteSign up for PartySlatePartySlate ReviewPartySlate - Instagram PageJulie's Instagram PagePartySlate - TikTok PagePartySlate - Facebook 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.

In this week's podcast episode, our host Jonathan Aymin interviews Lauren Mandel, the VP of Marketing at Party Slate. Party Slate is a platform that connects people planning events with venues and vendors. Lauren discusses the features and benefits of Party Slate for both consumers and businesses. She explains how Party Slate helps consumers find and book venues, and how venues can showcase their work and attract customers. Lauren also talks about the importance of pricing information and how Party Slate ensures its accuracy. She shares insights on their marketing strategies and networking events. Overall, Party Slate aims to be the go-to resource for event planning, driving business to venues and vendors. About Our Guest:  Lauren joined PartySlate with over 10 years of marketing, management and leadership experience. As VP of Marketing, Lauren oversees the B2B, B2C, editorial and events teams with special attention to content strategy, digital marketing and growth.  PartySlate is a platform that inspires people planning all types of events and connects them with the leading event professionals, vendors, and venues across the country and the world. People planning all types of events — from weddings and holiday parties to birthday parties and galas — come to PartySlate to find new and unique party ideas, discover the best local vendors and venues, and build their event teams. Event professionals, venues, and vendors use PartySlate to grow their businesses, connect with industry peers, and reach more clients. Companies can share photos and videos from all types of events, get recognized for their work with our unique crediting system, and use their content-rich profiles as portfolio-sharing tools. Since its founding in 2015, PartySlate has acquired over 25,000 of the world's top event professionals, vendors, and venues who have uploaded more than 1,000,000 photos of real celebrations to the platform. Find Her Here:  Website: https://www.partyslate.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/partyslate  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyslate/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/partyslate/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@partyslate 

Run Your Business Like A Boss with Julie Novack, CEO & Co-Founder, PartySlate. Take your business to new heights by applying the four foundational principles to scale your business to the next level. • Annual and quarterly reports • Increase efficiency • Create a pipeline of initiatives

As busy business owners and entrepreneurs we are running constantly. Am I right? We have our eye on the prize but sometimes our focus can be a little foggy. There are certain steps to the process when it comes to success, so are you focusing on the right things at the right time? A common myth we hear from business owners is that “word of mouth is the only way to grow your business” or “all of my business comes from word of mouth, my website/digital presence doesn't matter”. Well, we're going to crush that myth RIGHT NOW.  Your digital brand is so much more than throwing up a pretty website, and today's guest Julie Novack is here to share with you all about her journey to growing a digital brand, and how you can too! Julie is CEO & Co-Founder of PartySlate, a platform that inspires people planning all types of events and connects them with the leading event professionals, vendors, and venues across the country and the world. She is going to share with us her top tips on how event professionals should prioritize their time to build a strong digital marketing program, while also saving time doing it. And y'all know what I say, time is precious and valuable, so make sure you are spending it the way YOU want to spend it! Main Topics: *How event professionals should prioritize their time to build a strong digital marketing program *How companies can save time on digital marketing *How small businesses can balance investing in social media vs. SEO Key Takeaways: *Breaking through the digital world requires great content *How to leverage marketing assets to improve your digital footprint *Breaking down the key areas of your digital footprint

In this episode, Akeshi discusses tips for building, growing and monetizing your personal brand. In business ,It's important to build a business brand as well as a personal brand. It's critical to craft your personal brand strategically and build one that helps advance your career and your life. Get Akeshi's insight on: What branding is. The difference between business branding and personal branding How you build a personal brand How you grow a personal Brand How you Monetize your personal brand And more! DOWNLOAD my free guide for creative entrepreneurs >>How to find your signature brand style and stand out from the competition https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

On this bonus episode, Host, Akeshi Akinseye shared 5 ruled for effective collaboration. Enjoy and share. About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi is highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebration. She is the author of best-selling book, Festive Tables:A guide to setting stylish tablescapes for your celebrations and The Art Of Floral And Event Design and the founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine. Her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as People magazine, Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Bride magazine, New york Times, Espn, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

In this episode, Host, Akeshi Akinseye chats with Syed Yaqeen, wedding and editorial photography and owner of SY Photography. I'm so excited to share this candid chat with fellow creative and photographer, Syed Yaqeen - Founder of Sy Photography. Syed is the amazing and insanely talented photographer behind my new book, and in this episode, we take a trip back to the shooting, editing and design process for Festive Tables and share the process, challenges and tips for effective collaboration. This episode is one you want to listen to. Grab your coffee or tea and take a listen. About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi is highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebration. She is the author of best-selling book, Festive Tables:A guide to setting stylish tablescapes for your celebrations and The Art Of Floral And Event Design and the founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine. Her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as ELLE Decor, People magazine, Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Bride magazine, New York Times, ESPN, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

In this bonus episode, I share some tips for standing out in a saturated market. Take a listen and share with a friend and on social media. About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye  has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi is highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes and  is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebration. She is the author of best-selling book, Festive Tables:A guide to setting stylish tablescapes for your celebrations and  The Art Of Floral And Event Design and the founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine. Her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as People magazine, Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Bride magazine, New york Times, Espn,  Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact  or email info@keshevents.com

In this episode, host, Akeshi Akinseye has a candid conversation with designer, Dami Okuboyejo, founder and CEO of By Dami Studios. They discuss the book production process for Akeshi's new book FESTIVE TABLES! we discuss: • What true collaboration looks like • Challenges we faced during book production • Tip for effective collaboration Take a listen and share with a friend and on social media. About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi is highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebration. She is the author of best-selling book, Festive Tables:A guide to setting stylish tablescapes for your celebrations and The Art Of Floral And Event Design and the founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine. Her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as ELLE Decor, People magazine, Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Bride magazine, New York Times, ESPN, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

On this bonus episode, host, Akeshi Akinseye shares 5 rules for setting SMART goals.  Take a listen and share with a friend and on social media. About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye  has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi is highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes and  is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebration. She is the author of best-selling book, Festive Tables:A guide to setting stylish tablescapes for your celebrations and  The Art Of Floral And Event Design and the founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine. Her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as People magazine, Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Bride magazine, New york Times, Espn,  Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact  or email info@keshevents.com

On this episode of The Akeshi Akinseye Podcast, shares her excitement for the New year plus some tips on how to navigate the expectation of a new year. On this episode, she shares: A great exercise for you to practice today. Proposes a new way to usher in the new year 3 habits for you to implement so you can see some positive results in your personal life and business. Enjoy the show. About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi is highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebration. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and the founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine - Her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as People magazine, Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Bride magazine, New york Times, Espn, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

Big Announcement!! I'm excited to let you know that my upcoming design book, Festive Tables is launching in December and you're now able to pre-order a signed copy of the book. Elevate your celebrations with elegant tablescapes Great celebrations for any festivity begins with a fabulous table. Festive tables is your guide to elevating your hosting game. Learn how to take your table from ordinary to extraordinary by adding special touches giving your guests an experience that they will never forget. Learn the ins and outs of building a beautiful, layered and celebratory experience with festive tables that make a lasting impression on your guests. Akeshi explores a wide range of table design ideas and takes you on a journey with beautifully photographed table details, festive cocktails and recipes for your celebrations. Festive Tables is packed with exclusive table design ideas to help you elevate your table for celebrations throughout the year. Explore ideas for every holiday. From new year's eve to spring, and from summer picnics to thanksgiving, christmas and more. Whether you're hosting a celebration for a large group or an intimate dinner, this book will help you style and design glamorous and elegant tablescapes. Festive Tables is the perfect resource for anyone that wants to host and celebrate but doesn't know where to start. It's the ultimate inspirational guide to throwing sophisticated and stylish soirées with jaw dropping tablescapes and details that make all the difference. By the end of this book, you'll know how to bring elegance to every gathering. This book is for anyone who loves a good celebration. If you order the book during the pre-sale period, you'll receive some fun surprise from me in your mailbox before the book release date. Order your signed copy here >> festivetbales.com

On episode 73, luxury wedding planner and designer, Akeshi Akinseye shares ways to get your business ready for the upcoming engagement season. GET THIS FREE DOWNLOAD FOR WEDDING AND EVENT PROS: How to find your signature brand style and stand out from the competition). To download, go to https://www.thekeshexperience.com/free-guide About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye  has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi is highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes and  is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebration. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and the founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine - Her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as People magazine, Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Bride magazine, New york Times, Espn,  Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact  or email info@keshevents.com

Every Friday, Akeshi shares a bonus tip for creative entrepreneurs. Today's episode is your reminder to Recharge. Refresh. Reset. Repeat. Enjoy! About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. She is highly regarded as one of the leading expert in the wedding and events industry and is recognized as one of the best wedding planners in the world. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine. Her work and insights has been featured in national publications such as Brides, People, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) Get the latest issue of TAOC! The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

“In between your goals, remember there is a precious thing called life that has to be enjoyed ” On Episode 72 on the Akeshi Akinseye Podcast, Akeshi shares her tips for a happier and more productive life as an entrepreneur. Enjoy! DOWNLOAD my free guide for creative entrepreneurs >>How to find your signature brand style and stand out from the competition https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

Social media marketing is a big area of concern for most entrepreneurs. On this bonus episode, Akeshi shares her top 5 instagram engagement boosters you must try. Take a listen! About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. She is highly regarded as one of the leading expert in the wedding and events industry and is recognized as one of the best wedding planners in the world. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine. Her work and insights has been featured in national publications such as Brides, People, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) Get the latest issue of TAOC! The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

On episode 71, host Akeshi Akinseye shares 7 tips for creating a brand that stands out amongst your competitors. Plus a FREEBIE (How to find your signature brand style and stand out from the competition). To download the free download, go to https://www.thekeshexperience.com/free-guide About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi is highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebration. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and the founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine - Her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as People magazine, Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Bride magazine, New york Times, Espn, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

Burnout is real and affects most entrepreneurs. This bonus episode shares 5 ways to break out of your creative rut and stay inspired. Take a listen! About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. She is highly regarded as one of the leading expert in the wedding and events industry and is recognized as one of the best wedding planners in the world. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine. Her work and insights has been featured in national publications such as Brides, People, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) Get the latest issue of TAOC! The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

Host, Akeshi Akinseye discusses why we need to live more kindly and why kindness is more important than ever! Akeshi shares: Why you should be kind to yourself Why you should be kind to others How lack of kindness affect you too simple ways to sprinkle kindness everyday Take a listen! About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. She is highly regarded as one of the leading expert in the wedding and events industry and is recognized as one of the best wedding planners in the world. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and founder of The Art Of Celebrating Magazine. Her work and insights has been featured in national publications such as Brides, People, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planning + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) Get the latest issue of TAOC! The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded by Akeshi Akinseye and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and designs luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

Last week, Julie Novack shared how she talked to anyone who would listen about her vision for PartySlate. For five years, at every cocktail party, she would share her dream, until one day she went for it. But is thinking out loud over cocktails the best strategy for everyone?  Courtney and Dana aren't so sure.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

In 2014, everything was going well for Julie Novack. She had spent her career at digital marketing agencies, at times with $50M budgets and in charge of 250 people. It was a fulfilling career that most would dream of.  Except Julie's dream was the idea that she couldn't stop talking about for years - a content-rich marketplace that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event companies across the country and the world -- all in one place. That idea was PartySlate, which now has raised over $15M and has over 15,000 users. Tune in to hear Julie's inspiring story. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Are you an aspiring event planner? Luckily, this episode is for you. It will teach you how to think outside the box and push you to a completely different level in the event planning space! In this episode, we are joined by KeAira Chantell Gamble, Owner and Creative Director at KeAira Chantell Events. KeAira Chantell Events is a wedding planning and design company based in Miami, Florida. This wedding and event planner specializes in providing planning and design services for weddings and other events in South Florida. They are committed to helping clients achieve their lifelong wedding dreams within their unique budgets. Her work has been featured in national publications such as The Knot, PartySlate, Munaluchibride, and B collective magazine. She seeks inspiration from fashion, art, and travel to create experimental designs and follow through with flawless execution. Tune in now and get some great tips! Highlights: (01:14) Funny story with her Grandfather & how it carved the path for her as an event planner (03:37) The importance of having a professional mentor in career development (05:47) KeAira's personality trait and how it impacted her growth (07:51) One thing she wants to be remembered for (10:08) How does her background make it more impactful as an event planner? (13:54) A surprising thing her business has done (14:49) How does her cultural background affect her experience within the corporate event space (16:38) Behind the success of the Juneteenth freedom ball (19:13) Tips for corporate event planners (22:13) If she will have $10 million tomorrow, how will she spend it? (23:31) Must have line items in corporate event budgets? (25:19) If she will write a book tomorrow, what are you writing about? (27:25) Three podcasts that she would recommend Links: Website: KeAira Chantell Events LinkedIn: KeAira Chantell Gamble Facebook: KeAira Chantell Events | Facebook Instagram: KeAira Chantell Events (@keairachantellevents) • Instagram Website: http://eventist365.com/ Follow Us on Social Media: Podcast www.facebook.com/groups/eventist365/ Eventist365 https://www.instagram.com/eventist365/ Host https://www.facebook.com/MissYaniDoesStuff/ Yanique DaCosta, MFA, LCAM (@YaniDoesStuff) / Twitter Yanique DaCosta, MFA, LCAM (@yanidoesstuff) • Instagram photos and videos Yanique DaCosta, MFA, LCAM - Creative Director & Owner - YKMD Visual Communication | LinkedIn Graphic Design Firm for Corporate Events YKMD Visual Communication - Home | Facebook Follow YKMD, LLC's (@theYKMD) latest Tweets / Twitter YKMD Visual Communications (@theykmd) • Instagram photos and videos

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.

Andy's guest today is Jeannie Young Savage, president of Details Details Weddings and Events. Details Details is a premier full-service event planning and design company which specializes in distinctive weddings, lavish events, and corporate functions. Prior to launching the company, nearly twenty years ago, Jeannie was the general manager of several full-service hotels including managing 200 employees and dealing with over forty vendors! Details Details has also been featured in numerous publications such as People Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Inside Weddings, the Say Yes to the Dress television show, and more! Jeannie reflects on her younger years and when she developed a passion for crafting and designing. She also talks about her time as a general manager for hotels and what she learned from that experience especially as an Asian woman, how she became a mother right around the same time that she started her company, what her typical process is with clients, how she develops her creativity, what her pricing philosophy is like, how she approaches social media, what she hopes for in the future, and so much more! Andy really appreciates Jeannie for her time and really enjoyed talking with her! He hopes that you enjoy listening as much as he enjoyed conducting the interview and would appreciate it if you would share this interview with a few people you know who might 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 immediately find out 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! [1:18] – Andy reveals today's guest to be Jeannie Young Savage of Details Details. [2:17] – Jeannie reflects on when she developed a passion for this field. [3:53] – Jeannie talks about her time as general manager of hotels. [4:51] – Learn about Jeannie's experience as an Asian woman managing hotels. [7:37] – Jeannie discusses having become a mother when she started her company. [9:52] – Jeannie talks about why she lost the work/life balance at one point. [12:49] – Andy brings in his own experience with his music business. [14:06] – Jeannie walks us through her process with her clients. [16:22] – Discover how Jeannie gets the information that she needs from her clients. [17:04] – Jeannie touches upon how her creative process unfolds. [20:09] – Hear about some of the celebrity weddings that Jeannie has done. [22:59] – Jeannie reveals if she feels more pressure when she handles celebrity weddings. [24:37] – Jeannie explains how she handles the business side of things. [27:03] – Jeannie guesses that most people in her field are solo planners. [28:28] – What is Jeannie's pricing philosophy? [29:42] – Jeannie elaborates upon her social media strategy. [32:50] – Jeannie enthuses over how far she has come. [35:17] – How does Jeannie define success? [37:00] – Hear where to find Jeannie online.   RESOURCES bookmoreweddingsummit.com/andy   Find Jeannie: Details Details - WebsiteDetails Details - Pinterest PageDetails Details - Facebook PageJeannie's Instagram PageJeannie's Twitter 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.

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 20 industry experts including my past podcast guests, Heidi Thompson, host of this event, and Julie Novack, CEO of PartySlate.   Attract your dream clients, stand out from the competition, and make more money without working more hours and sign up for this online conference August 22nd-26th, which is free if you mention my name. Register for your free ticket at bookmoreweddingssummit.com/andy  “Luxury does not come without service. Service is luxury.” Today, CEO of HMR Designs, Rishi Patel, talks about how service and luxury work cohesively to create astonishing events and a mutually fulfilling experience for the client and their designers. In this episode, Andy and Rishi focus on establishing connections, finding your position in life and in your career, and how to showcase your work. Join this week's lighthearted and educational conversation on The Wedding Biz for tips on how you can catapult your career.   Show Highlights: What makes service a luxury Making the process a fulfilling and luxurious experience What manifested and directed Rishi to find his passion Finding yourself and being revitalized by traveling The eye-opening experiences and inspiration that accompanies traveling How networking can direct and impact the course of your career Using social media to grow and benefit your business Showcasing and marketing your work with social media Creating an environment that evokes gratification The art and benefit of using unconventional material What the general process of creating an event looks like The challenges of narrowing down taste Manifesting clients' specific ideas to fulfill their vision Telling a story with every event How Rishi fast-tracked his position in the company The importance of having clear responsibilities in a company Understanding the components and logistics that go behind managing a business The importance of only committing to work that brings you fulfillment Setting boundaries between work and personal life Biggest changes within the event industry over recent years How social media has brought more transparency and exposure to the event industry Staying fresh and interesting Experiences that keep Rishi grounded in his work Following your heart and finding a way to make a living doing what you love HMR DESIGN LINKSWebsite: hmrdesigns.com Instagram: @hmrdesignsRishi's Instagram: @rishithedesignerFacebook: @hmrdesignschicagoTwitter: @HMR_Designs THE WEDDING BIZ LINKSThe Wedding Biz WebsiteThe Wedding Biz InstagramThe Wedding Biz Facebook

Longtime and/or regular listeners of The Wedding Biz will likely remember today's guest as she is no stranger to the show! Returning to The Wedding Biz to once again chat with Andy about what she does is Julie Novack, C.E.O. and co-founder of PartySlate! Founded in 2016, PartySlate is an online resource full of photos that connects people who are planning events of all kinds with leading event planners, venues, and vendors. It is also a place where leading event professionals can share their work, build their brands, and drive leads. Before founding PartySlate, Julie held executive positions at top-tier digital agencies such as Razorfish, Vibes, and Agency.com, and with more than two decades of digital marketing experience, Julie has brought so much expertise into the events industry and has helped some of the biggest brands in the world! Julie discusses some of the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as how so many people were so eager to collaborate and rebuild relationships that had been put on pause. She also offers her opinions on administration and virtual assistance, whether or not she believes a recession would negatively impact the events industry, why it's important to invest in your digital footprint and how to go about doing it, how to differentiate your brand, what trends that she is currently seeing in event design, and so much more! Julie never gives interviews that disappoint as they are always full of reflection, tips, and advice, and this one is certainly no exception! Be sure to click here to register for a free PartySlate profile as well as here to sign up for a free website or Instagram page review! As always, if you can think of at least three good friends who would benefit from and enjoy this interview with Julie, be sure to share it with them! Andy would also really appreciate it if you were to subscribe to the podcast if you aren't already and to leave a top review wherever you listen! That really helps out the show and helps people find it! 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 [0:24] – Andy is excited about going to New York City! [0:48] – Today's guest is revealed to be Julie Novack of PartySlate! [2:15] – Discover when PartySlate got started. [3:04] – Julie reveals what it was like to return to work following the pandemic. [4:41] – Julie admits that administration isn't her strength. [5:53] – Julie discusses virtual assistance. [6:49] – Learn how Julie feels about the possibility of a recession on the horizon. [8:17] – We are advised to invest in our digital footprints. [9:27] – Andy encourages us to go back and listen to episode 373 of the podcast. [10:12] – Julie offers more specific advice on how to optimize our digital footprints. [13:16] – Andy and Julie talk about differentiating our brands. [14:53] – Discover whether or not COVID is still impacting attendance at events. [16:04] – Julie identifies current trends in event design. [17:45] – Julie has been thinking about PartySlate expanding globally. [19:39] – Hear what Julie offers in the way of coaching and consultation. [22:26] – Julie shares where we can find her online.   RESOURCES The Wedding Biz – Episode 373 JULIE NOVACK: Optimizing Your Digital Footprint The Wedding Biz – Episode 415 REVISIT: Julie Novack - PartySlate & Building A Venture-Capital Backed Business   Find Julie: julie@partyslate.comPartySlate – WebsiteSign up for PartySlatePartySlate ReviewPartySlate - Instagram PageJulie's Instagram PagePartySlate - TikTok PagePartySlate - Facebook 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 and PartySlate.

Skills, Strategies, And Techniques with Julie Novak, CEO & Co-Founder, PartySlate, PartySlate.com.  When other wedding pros compete for the same positions on Google how do you outrank them? • Google's newest strategies revealed • Mobile-first, photo-driven, and directory-based SEO

There are many digital platforms that provide inspiration for designing and organizing events, however, PartySlate is an especially curated platform, using images, that offers such inspiration and connections to local professionals. Creating such a well-orchestrated and impactful company is no small feat, which is what makes building this creative source so impressive. Julie Novack is not only the mastermind and CEO behind PartySlate, but also has 20 years of marketing experience working for top tier digital agencies. Join us in this episode of The Wedding Biz with Andy Kushner to learn more about raising venture capital, building a digital platform, and how to expand and continue to stay relevant.  And check out The Next Level episode, releasing Wednesday, in which Andy and guest co-host Sean Low, of The Business Of Being Creative, discuss Julie's interview. Show Highlights: How childhood passion carries over to current career Finding ways to get connected with local professionals and the best in the events industry How to turn your ideas into reality The importance of having mentors to hold you accountable The logistics of raising venture capital How Partyslate works How the company is monetized How to advertise for an online platform How to stay ahead of what's next in technology What professionals need to make their work the most accessible Establishing strong relationships with your clients Taking advantage of the macro-shifts happening Managing a team and keeping your employees motivated Hiring people that are collaborative and invested Balancing your personal life and your business How to look into the future of a brand Striving for global expansion   Links: Website: www.partyslate.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/partyslate Facebook: www.facebook.com/partyslate YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7vBiL-EVCr_Xjbm5I-y9cg   Sponsors Sponsor: OFD Consulting www.ofdconsulting.com   Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment www.kushnerentertainment.com

With a background rooted in private equity and venture capital, Connor takes a data-driven approach to investing, but also enjoys observing cultural shifts in consumer behavior and applying those learnings to new investment themes. Connor works closely with management teams to gain insights and improve performance and enjoys the challenge of understanding complex businesses. Connor is a University of Notre Dame graduate and earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.Bridge is a Chicago-based early stage venture fund with a split focus on SaaS and Consumer Brands across a diverse set of end markets. Select portfolio companies include InGoodTaste, EarlyBird, Mack Weldon, Simple Mills, Jiobit, PartySlate, Interior Define, haku, and ConverseNow

Michelle and guest Julie Roth Novack of PartySlate, give you all of the hard facts, pro tips and tricks of the process of finding and securing your wedding venue. About our guest: Julie Roth Novack is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate. She brings over 20 years of digital experience overseeing global and national teams. Prior to PartySlate, Julie led the Sales and Services team at Vibes, a mobile marking SAAS company. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:       Ad-free, full length episodes      The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with  Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class  Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Links We Referenced [Julie on Instagram](instagram.com/juliepartyslate/) PartySlate Houzz Doodle Episode #296 All About Home Weddings with David Tutera Episode #182 Venue Owner Tells All Episode #201 Five Venues Across The Country As We Reopen Michelle's YouTube video about venues Get In Touch:  The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is… Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez  Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics  On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle and guest Julie Roth Novack of PartySlate, give you all of the hard facts, pro tips and tricks of the process of finding and securing your wedding venue. About our guest: Julie Roth Novack is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate. She brings over 20 years of digital experience overseeing global and national teams. Prior to PartySlate, Julie led the Sales and Services team at Vibes, a mobile marking SAAS company. Links We Referenced Julie on Instagram (instagram.com/juliepartyslate/) PartySlate (https://www.partyslate.com) Houzz (https://www.houzz.com/) Doodle (https://doodle.com/en/) Episode #296 All About Home Weddings with David Tutera (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/episodes/296-all-about-home-weddings-with-david-tutera) Episode #182 Venue Owner Tells All (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/episodes/182-venue-owner-tells-all?rq=venue) Episode #201 Five Venues Across The Country As We Reopen (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/episodes/201-five-venues-across-the-country-as-we-reopen) Michelle's YouTube video about venues (https://youtu.be/SIp3q-T8_CY) We're able to produce this podcast because of YOUR support. If you want to learn more, check out our Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast). If you become a Patron, you'll get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month. Plan your wedding using The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/). A self-paced digital course created with love for you by Christy & Michelle. The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics (https://www.mophonics.com/). * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast) and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month!

Today's guest spot goes to Paul Morse, who chats with Andy about his career as a professional photographer! Paul is of Paul Morse Studios based in New Orleans, and his talent and unique style have earned him the trust of presidents, world leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and numerous bridal couples. He enjoyed a successful photojournalism career with the Los Angeles Times and then served as a White House photographer documenting the lives of President George W. Bush and his family as well as President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremonies. Paul walks us through when he first realized that he had a pull toward photography and why he first got into it, touching upon his first few jobs. (Incredibly, even though he has had several jobs, he has always had a career in photography!) He reflects on his time with the Los Angeles Times, his position as Deputy Director of Photography at the White House, and how he came to be interested in wedding photography. He also touches upon his strengths as a photographer, how he tends to tackle challenges (using a specific example of a time when he used rain to his advantage), how he feels about film vs. digital, how he approaches things like framing and lighting, what his greatest challenge is, and so much more! Andy is so appreciative of Paul's time and had such a great time talking with him, and he hopes that you enjoy listening to the conversation! If you can think of at least three good friends who might benefit from and enjoy this chat with Paul, be sure to share it with them! Andy would also be appreciative if you were to leave a top review wherever you listen to the podcast! 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 [0:47] – We learn that today's guest is photographer Paul Morse. [2:03] – Paul reveals when he first felt a strong pull toward photography. [3:49] – Paul reflects on his transition after working for the Los Angeles Times. [4:50] – Discover how Paul came to be involved in wedding photography. [6:17] – Paul discusses G.W. Bush's presidency and what he learned photographing him. [8:13] – Paul touches upon the humanity that he captured in his presidential photography. [10:20] – Andy points to a specific photo of Paul's featuring four presidents joking together. [12:04] – Paul shares what he believes to be his strengths as a photographer. [13:34] – We hear about how Paul encourages vulnerability in his subjects. [16:30] – Paul reflects on a time that he used the rain to his advantage. [18:19] – Paul walks us through the initial process with his clients. [20:03] – We learn how Paul feels about film vs. digital. [22:20] – Paul discusses how he approaches things like framing and lighting. [23:47] – Paul shares his thoughts about the current social media age. [25:30] – Paul admits that he still struggles with insecurity. [28:08] – We discover what gear Paul uses now. [29:31] – Andy reveals where we can find Paul online.   Find Paul: Paul's Wedding Photography WebsitePaul's Commercial WebsitePaul'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 and PartySlate.  

On Episode 60, host and wedding/event planner, Akeshi Akinseye shares 20 wedding rules you should definitely follow. A big part of wedding planning is knowing the proper wedding etiquette and being aware of some simple traditional rules.  This episode breaks down Akeshi's top 20 wedding rules to follow. Take a listen and share with a friend and on social media. About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi Akinseye is a highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes. She is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations and is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in the world. She has worked with celebrities, athletes, tv personalities worldwide She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planing + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded and curated by me and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll be get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Just head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and design luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

Annie Lee, the principal planner of Daughter of Design, joins Andy in this episode of The Wedding Biz to reflect on her career and her accomplishments, of which there are many! In addition to being the principal planner of Daughter of Design, Annie is the author of Learn to Speak Wedding: Flashcards for Beginners and the founder of Plannie, a global platform to hire an event planner by the hour. Daughter of Design has been named as a top planner by Harper's Bazaar, The Knot, Martha Stewart, Brides, and PartySlate, and Annie has come to be known by various names such as “The Wedding Doctor” by Refinery29, “Party Planner” by New York Magazine, “Celebrity Entertaining Expert” by People Magazine, and more! She even has the honor of being named one of only five Women of Style by Modern Luxury Miami! Annie actually started her career in marketing by interning with San Francisco Opera, and she enthusiastically reveals that that is where her love for events comes from. Her family also does interior design, so she grew up around design which she later married to her love for events. She walks us through her story and how she came to found Daughter of Design, highlighting some of her favorite moments of her career so far and describing her signature style. She also talks about how her major in History plays a role in her event designing career and her attention to detail. Touching upon her business having plummeted a bit back in 2016, Annie also addresses a lot of the challenges that she has faced over the course of her career so far and the life lessons that resulted from them. She talks about several changes that she has had to put in place over the years and how she thrives on growth and evolution. Andy had such a great time talking with Annie and really appreciates her time, and he hopes that you enjoy listening to the conversation. Be sure to visit Annie's website and her social media platforms, and also be sure to share this interview with at least three good friends and/or colleagues who might benefit from and/or enjoy it and to leave a top review of the podcast wherever you listen! Andy would also like to encourage you to check out a special offer from Annie's company Plannie to industry professionals looking for a day-of producer for their events! Receive the first hour free, and anyone looking to connect with a planner for hourly consultations receives a 25% discount on the first three hours! Plannie is particularly useful with destination event local help! Just be sure to mention The Wedding Biz! 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 [0:40] – Andy announces Annie Lee of Daughter of Design as this episode's guest. [2:01] – Annie reflects on where her love for events comes from. [4:25] – Annie reveals why she moved to New York City. [6:35] – We learn about one of Annie's favorite moments from her career. [8:23] – Annie details how she started full-time in 2008 during an economic recession. [10:38] – Learn how Annie's background in History benefited her during the 2008 recession. [13:33] – Annie walks us through her typical process with her clients. [17:52] – Annie identifies managing clients' expectations as the most challenging part of her job. [20:48] – Annie comments on the life lessons that she learns from challenges. [22:52] – Annie tells us about having lost a lot of business several years ago and makes guesses as to why. [24:15] – We discover how Annie overcame her business suffering a bit a few years ago. [27:24] – Annie argues that most wedding planners are not compensated fairly. [28:52] – Learn why Annie only charges hourly now. [31:35] – Annie addresses using Maroo. [34:22] – Andy and Annie discuss planners and clients sharing responsibility when an event needs to be canceled. [37:14] – Annie asserts that evolving and changing is a necessity for her. [39:26] – Learn where to find Annie online.   RESOURCES Ischia Wedding on a 270 Foot Yacht VideoHalloween Wedding at Angel Orensanz, NY VideoLake Como Wedding at Villa del Balbianello VideoMaroo – WebsiteMaroo – Instagram PageThe Wedding Biz Episode 351 REVISIT: DAVID BEAHM: Risk & Synchronicity Find Annie: Daughter of Design - WebsiteDaughter of Design - Instagram PagePlannie – WebsitePlannie – Instagram PageSpeak Wedding: Flashcards for BeginnersSpeak Wedding – 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 & PartySlate.  

Season 3 of The Akeshi Akinseye podcast is here and we are so excited for the new year. This season, I'm excited to bring you words of positivity and  motivation to inspire you to have your best year yet and celebrate life in style.  On Episode 58, Akeshi Akinseye reflects on 2021 and share her top 21 lessons from 2021! Take a listen and share with a friend and on social media. It would mean the world to me if you subscribed on apple podcast and leave us a 5 star rating and review. Enjoy the show! About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi Akinseye is a highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes. She is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations and is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in the world. She has worked with celebrities, athletes, tv personalities worldwide She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, Partyslate and more. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents Subscribe to The Art Of Celebrating Magazine (Your guide to celebrating life in style) The Art Of Celebrating Magazine is a quarterly magazine founded and curated by me and filled with elegant inspirations for celebrations, decor, home and life plus expert tips from our amazing and talented contributors. By subscribing today, you'll be get the latest issues of the magazine delivered straight to your mailbox. Just head to theartofcelebrating.com and subscribe now. Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Kesh Events plans and design luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com YouTube: (Follow for entertaining, planing + design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye

Andy welcomes you to join him in this episode of The Wedding Biz as he interviews Tom Kehoe, the C.E.O. of Kehoe Designs! Kehoe Designs is a full-service event design and decor company specializing in social and corporate events including but not limited to private parties, luxury weddings, fundraisers, trade shows, product launches, festivals, and retail grand openings. Tom is also the owner of the events venue The Geraghty and BlackOak Technical Productions, and he was awarded top 50 event designers by BizBash in 2019 (along with other recognitions)! Tom shares his story with Andy, revealing that he was only sixteen years old when he started working in floral, initially as a driver for a flower shop and then eventually in the store itself. He then, a couple of years later, attended Florida International University where he double majored in Business and Hospitality Management, initially believing that he wanted to own a hotel. Soon after graduating, however, life took an unexpected turn when he was offered the shop where he worked as a teenager! That shop ultimately took the form of the empire that he has now, and the rest is history! Tom walks us through the process that tends to go down between him and his wedding clientele, describing the process as a fun one which he considers key. He also shares some memorable events that he has designed for, including one in which he used projected lighting to make Lake Michigan appear to change color! He shares how he handles stress and anxiety and how he balances the creative side of his job with the business side of his job, and he also enthusiastically reveals that he loves constant change and that that is how he stays relevant in an industry that changes every day. Tom had actually never been interviewed on any podcast prior to this one, so Andy is so thankful that he took the time to have a guest spot on The Wedding Biz and chat with him. He is also appreciative of Julie Novack, C.E.O. of PartySlate, for referring Andy to Tom. Be sure to visit Tom's website and his social media platforms, and also be sure to share this interview with at least three good friends and/or colleagues who might benefit from and/or enjoy it and to leave a top review of the podcast wherever you listen! 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 [0:42] – Today's guest is revealed to be Tom Kehoe of Kehoe Designs. [1:50] – We discover that Tom started his floral career when he was only sixteen years old! [4:17] – Tom reveals that when he went to college, he thought that he wanted to own a hotel. [5:02] – We learn how Tom came to buy out the flower shop where he worked as a teenager. [6:53] – Tom discloses that he has never had any partners but has a great team. [9:13] – Tom walks us through the usual process with his wedding clientele. [11:27] – We hear Tom expound upon when his visions for design tend to come to him. [14:32] – Tom shares a story of a favorite wedding event. [17:12] – Tom details an event where colored lighting was projected onto Lake Michigan. [19:36] – We discover whether or not Tom handles galas differently than he does weddings. [22:35] – Tom discusses fear and anxiety around what he does. [24:32] – Tom gives a recent example of a challenge that he had to overcome. [27:53] – We are told how Tom handles the challenge of balancing creativity with business. [30:04] – Andy and Tom discuss how eye-opening it is to track the time and the money that goes into the job. [32:01] – Tom reveals that his love for change is how he stays relevant. [35:03] – Learn where to reach out to Tom!   RESOURCES The Wedding Biz Episode 121 JULIE NOVACK: PartySlate & Building A Venture-Capital Backed Business The Wedding Biz Episode 373 JULIE NOVACK: Optimizing Your Digital Footprint PartySlate - Website Find Tom: Kehoe Designs - WebsiteKehoe Designs - Facebook PageKehoe Designs - Twitter PageKehoe Designs - Instagram PageKehoe Designs - Pinterest ProfileKehoe Designs - YouTube ChannelThe Geraghty - WebsiteBlackOak Technical Productions - Website   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 & PartySlate.  

This Tuesday on Behind The Veil, we will have a conversational approach to scaling an event publication before and during pandemic times. We welcome Julie Novack CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate to learn more about how she got started, how the wedding and event editorial landscape has changed over the years, and through the current state of COVID, website best practices, and strategies for your brand.Julie is the CEO and Co-Founder of PARTYSLATE, a photo-rich website where leading event professionals share their work and build their brand. With over 20 years of digital marketing experience with some of the biggest brands in the world, Julie is excited to bring this expertise to the events industry. After she planned 40+ large-scale galas and corporate events. Julie became increasingly frustrated while planning a high-profile cancer research gala, spending hours online looking for ideas and venues, only to find wedding blogs, sterile vendor listing sites, and Pinterest dead-ends. Julie was inspired to set out to create a Houzz-like website to address the $143 billion events industry. Since its founding in 2015, over 15,000 of the country's top event professionals and venues have uploaded over 1 million event photos to their beautiful profile pages.Join Behind the Veil Show with host Keith Willard, CWP, and co-hosts Marci Guttenberg, CPCE, CWP, and Brooke Logan Stoner for our LIVE SHOW - Tuesday, December 21, 2021, @ 2:00 PM EDTBEHIND THE VEIL Show: Winner of 2021 @TellyAwards for best online unscripted series & 2021 @NACE ONE Award for Innovator of The Year.#EventPublication #WeddingPublication #EventsandWeddings #WeddingsandEventsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/BehindTheVeilShow)

On Episode, Akeshi Akinseye talks about what friendsgiving is and shares tips on how you can plan the best friendsgiving feast. Friendsgiving is a time for celebration, quality time with your close and dear friends, and gratitude for the friendships that you have. Not to mention, lots and lots of good food, and an excuse to gorge on some delicious carbs, sweets and drinks. If you choose to celebrate friendsgiving this year, things can go wrong very fast so on this episode, enjoy Akeshi's 10 tips for hosting an amazing friends-giving dinner celebration! Take a listen and share with a friend and on social media. About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi Akinseye is a highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes. She is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations and is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in the world. Her positivity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember. She is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. She has worked with celebrities, athletes, tv personalities worldwide. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, Partyslate and more. Her focus is always on transforming a personal story into a living, breathing moment in time. Connect with Akeshi On: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining and design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! At Kesh Events, we plan and design luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. Our specialty is in a hands-on approach to planning weddings and events; orchestrating a one of a kind curated approach to life's most unforgettable celebrations. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com Get access to our free digital magazine (The Art Of Celebrating) Get access to the newest issue here!Click HERE

When it comes to celebrations, luxury is in the experience and its in the details! In the age of social media and trends, when planning a celebration, it's easy to lose sights of the experience you want to create for your guests. Wedding celebrations should not be based on size but the union itself. All celebrations should be embraced with an elevated guest experience in mind. Focus on the guest experience not guest size. Instead of worrying about the guest size, focus your attention on ways to elevate your guest experience. On this episode, I break down how you can do just that! Take a listen and share with a friend and tag me on social media @keshevents. About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi Akinseye is a highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes. She is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations and is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in the world. Her positivity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember. She is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. She has worked with celebrities, athletes, tv personalities worldwide. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, Partyslate and more. Her focus is always on transforming a personal story into a living, breathing moment in time. Connect with Akeshi On: Instagram: @keshevents YouTube: (Follow for entertaining and design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! At Kesh Events, we plan and design luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. Our specialty is in a hands-on approach to planning weddings and events; orchestrating a one of a kind curated approach to life's most unforgettable celebrations. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com Get access to our free digital magazine (The Art Of Celebrating) Get access to the newest issue here! Click HERE

On Episode 64, Akeshi Akinseye shares tips for creating the perfect romantic date night at home! Planning a celebration can be overwhelming, so it's important to make time for some fun weekly and date nights. Carving out time for some quality time with your significant other or yourself is KEY to staying happy during the wedding planning process. If you need ideas for at-home date night, then this episode is for you! Take a listen and share with a friend and on social media. Enjoy! About The Host: Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi Akinseye is a highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes. She is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations and is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in the world. Her positivity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember. She is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. She has worked with celebrities, athletes, tv personalities worldwide. She is the author of best-selling book, The Art Of Floral And Event Design and her work and insights has been featured in national wedding publications such as Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, Partyslate and more. Her focus is always on transforming a personal story into a living, breathing moment in time. Connect with Akeshi: Instagram: @keshevents Free Digital Magazine: The Art Of Celebrating Magazine: Get access to the latest issue here! YouTube: (Follow for entertaining and design tips, recipes and more) => https://www.youtube.com/akeshiakinseye Planning a celebration? Named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! At Kesh Events, we plan and design luxury celebrations worldwide for discerning clients looking for a unique and sophisticated experience. Our specialty is in a hands-on approach to planning weddings and events; orchestrating a one of a kind curated approach to life's most unforgettable celebrations. If you are planning a celebration, we would love to connect with you. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation. Contact Us: https://www.keshevents.com/contact or email info@keshevents.com

Friends, do I have a special episode for you today! Julie Novack, the CEO and co-founder of PartySlate is here today to talk about all things digital marketing.I met Julie at the David Tutera Experience and I've had several interactions with her on Clubhouse, but no matter how many times we talk, I'm always blown away by the vast amount of knowledge she has about digital marketing. She is an absolute powerhouse, and I knew we had to have her on the podcast so she could provide you all with the same thing she gave me — clarity and insight about digital marketing that you can integrate into your business right now to grow and scale.PS. Engagement Season is around the corner! Are you ready?! Let me know if I can help!For full show notes and guest links click HERE! Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE!Follow me online!!WebsiteInstagramFacebook ----- #FemaleEntrepreneur #weddingproceo #weddingprocoachLIMITED! APPLY FOR THE WEDDING PRO CEO MASTERMIND!

In episode 331, we welcome back our guest, Phil Nadel, co-founder of Forefront Venture Partners, one of the largest and most successful syndicates on AngelList.    Click here to listen to Phil's first episode on The Meb Faber Show.    In today's episode, we start with an update since Phil first appeared on the show more than three years ago. We touch on some of Phil's portfolio companies, including names you've heard from directly on this podcast like Grove Collaborative, Ten Spot, PartySlate and Remoov. After learning about Phil's role on Gimlet's podcast “The Pitch,” we hear why he chose to launch a rolling fund and the benefits a rolling fund provides to both founders and investors.   Please enjoy this episode with Forefront Venture Partners' Phil Nadel.      -----   Follow Meb on Twitter at @MebFaber   -----   Today's episode is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN strives to make the internet better than it is today. It can be free from online threats, censorship, and surveillance. What started with a single VPN server is now one of the most trusted internet security providers in the market, serving over 14 million users worldwide. Visit www.nordvpn.com/meb for 73% off of a 2-year plan plus 4 months free.

Join Andy in this episode as he chats with Julie Novack, C.E.O. and co-founder of PartySlate, a photo-rich website (that, in fact, just recently hit a million photos) where leading event professionals share their work, build their brand, and drive leads. Before founding Party Slate, Julie held executive positions at top-tier digital agencies such as Razorfish, Vibes, and Agency.com. With over twenty years of digital marketing experience, Julie has helped some of the biggest brands in the world. Longtime listeners of The Wedding Biz may actually remember Julie having been on the show before as she has been on a number of occasions such as in episode 121. Julie is here in this episode to talk about how to optimize your digital footprint. She discusses how to do that with your website, blog, social media, backlinks (which she describes as very similar to PR), third-party platforms, etc. She talks about what she calls a homepage handshake and why it is so crucial on your website since no one should have to do a whole lot of investigating to find out what you actually do, and she comments on blogs and how they can help you build authority. Julie also encourages listeners to spend at least one hour making their LinkedIn profiles represent them and their companies and to be sure to have at least 500 contacts on LinkedIn. In closing, Julie puts particular emphasis on the importance of networking and building strong online connections with other people and with other companies. Only so much of Julie's vast knowledge on this subject can be shared in twenty minutes, but this is such a fantastic summary and overview, and Andy strongly encourages listeners to not only go back and listen to this episode a second time to take notes but to also go back and listen to Julie's earlier episodes of The Wedding Biz, especially episode 121. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you never miss an episode, and if you can think of at least three good friends who would benefit from listening, share it with them! Andy would also appreciate a positive review wherever you listen to the podcast and for you to go back and listen to some of the interviews in his back catalogue, especially if you're a new listener having just recently come on board! Have you heard about the brand new show on The Wedding Biz Network, Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey? 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 [0:43] – Andy reveals that this episode's guest is Julie Novack, C.E.O. and co-founder of PartySlate. [2:12] – Julie starts by talking about how to improve your digital presence via websites. [3:46] – Julie presents the possibility that about 80% of websites miss what she calls the homepage handshake. [5:03] – Julie offers her general opinion on blogs. [5:40] – We are provided with an example of how a blog entry could be helpful. [7:10] – Julie touches upon the importance of marketing yourself on social media, especially Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. [8:53] – Julie addresses the difference in importance between having a personal profile and a business profile on LinkedIn. [9:35] – We are strongly encouraged to occasionally post content on LinkedIn and are told why. [10:36] – Julie encourages us to have at least 500 contacts on LinkedIn. [13:00] – Julie explains the difference between content SEO and technical SEO. [14:32] – We learn what backlinks are and why they are important. [16:08] – With third-party platforms, Julie explains that they tend to be polarizing and why. [19:08] – Julie sums up by encouraging us to think about our online connections and how they can help us. [22:23] – Andy gives Party Slate's contact information.   RESOURCES The Wedding Biz - Episode 121 Julie Novack: PartySlate & Building A Venture-Capital Backed Business Find Julie: julie@partyslate.com PartySlate – Website PartySlate - Instagram Page PartySlate - Facebook Page On Clubhouse, follow Andy @andykushner and join his club “The Wedding Biz” to get additional content and to get direct access to Andy.   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 & PartySlate.  

Today we're talking to CEO, Julie Roth Novack, who spent 20 years in the digital agency world, where she planned over 50 large-scale galas and corporate events. In her mid-forties, Julie left her executive job to launch Partyslate, a website that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event professionals and venues across the country and the world. They are currently launched in 14 cities.In an industry where 3% of venture capital money goes to female tech founders, we're going to learn how Julie is taking on a $112 billion market within the events industry through her company, Partyslate. Julie's going to walk through the five elements of brand strategy, scaling the business, how to book the gig and qualify a lead, and how to use the COVID era to expand your digital presence. What is the wild West of Instagram and Pinterest, and what's so special about posting professional photos on Partyslate? You're about to find out.

In this episode, we are interviewing Julie Novak, CEO and co-founder of PartySlate a content-rich marketplace that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event companies across the country and the world -- all in one place. She shares her experience of co-founding a tech company, the difficulties for female mobilization in venture capital, and the importance of keeping a resilient attitude. Special Guest Information: Julie is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate, a Houzz-like website where leading event professionals share their work, build their brand and drive leads. Before founding PartySlate, Julie held executive positions at top-tier digital agencies such as Razorfish, Vibes Mobile, and Agency.com. With over 20 years of digital marketing experience with some of the biggest brands in the world, Julie is excited to bring this expertise to the events industry. Julie received an MBA in marketing and finance from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan To learn more about our special guest: Website: https://www.partyslate.com/ IG: @partyslate https://www.instagram.com/partyslate/ If you loved this episode, we would love if you gave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcast via the link below: https://lovethepodcast.com/impossiblethings

Next week, we are releasing our interview with @julierothnovack, CEO and co-founder of @PartySlate a content-rich marketplace that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event companies across the country and the world -- all in one place. Special Guest Information: Julie is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate, a Houzz-like website where leading event professionals share their work, build their brand and drive leads. Before founding PartySlate, Julie held executive positions at top-tier digital agencies such as Razorfish, Vibes Mobile, and Agency.com. With over 20 years of digital marketing experience with some of the biggest brands in the world, Julie is excited to bring this expertise to the events industry. Julie received an MBA in marketing and finance from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan Website: https://www.partyslate.com/ IG: @partyslate https://www.instagram.com/partyslate/ To follow us on the Gram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/impossiblethingspodcast/

Julie is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate, a Houzz-like website where leading event professionals share their work, build their brand, and drive leads. Before founding PartySlate, Julie held executive positions at top-tier digital agencies such as Razorfish, Vibes Mobile, and Agency.com. With over 20 years of digital marketing experience with some of the biggest brands in the world, Julie is excited to bring this expertise to the events industry. Julie received an MBA in marketing and finance from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Welcome to the 2nd episode of The CEO Story Podcast! With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQWebsite - https://www.togethercfo.com/Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfoGive us a Follow on Instagram - @TogethercfoIn this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenny Chang, she is an event mogul - working as a luxury event planner in some of California's most prestigious cities. Jenny is recognized as this country's Top 50 Event Planners by PartySlate, Top 10 in Los Angeles by Junebug Weddings, and Best Event Planner in Marina del Rey. In the world of Celebration Planning, she is most recognized as “The Magnet of Experiences.”An entrepreneur to three successful brands. She is the Founder of RocknEvents and Founder of her app, Vowla! Jenny hosts an educational platform, RocknUniversity where she teaches individuals about the event industry Jenny creates true works of art annually in special celebrations and experiential events. She has the ability to make dreams come true.  Stay up to date with Jenny:Website - https://www.jennychang.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennychanggang/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jennychanggangLinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbrand/Download Vowla App - https://www.vowla-app.com/RocknEvents - https://www.rocknevents.com/RocknUniveristy - https://www.rocknuniversity.com/