Best Quinton Peoples Podcasts (2024)

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Venue relationships, FSA guidelines and business success with Krissy Quinton 29:48

1d ago29:48

29:48

Today I'm chatting with Krissy Quinton, founder of Primrose cakes. After building a successful wedding cake business herself, Krissy now supports newer cake makers in the practicality of setting up a cake business. From food hygiene to FSA guidelines, we cover it all today - and whether you are a cake maker or not, there's a lot in this episode for…

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10 mistakes wedding venues are making 35:34

8d ago35:34

35:34

Today I am addressing the 10 mistakes wedding venues are making and how to fix them. Whether you work in a venue, own a venue or are working as a wedding pro, this episode is for you. I cover a wide range of topics from pricing to show rounds and everything in between. Want a training session for your venue team? Get in touch. Time Stamps: Not bein…

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Automation, tech and entrepreneurship with Cherie Yang 42:38

15d ago42:38

42:38

In today's episode I am chatting with founder of Visualist Cherie Yang. We talk through how she founded Visualist, where she sees technology fitting in with our wedding planning couples and how automation can improve your customer service. If you want to be forward thinking in your wedding business and keeping on top of trends in technology, this e…

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Bringing humour into your wedding business with Beth Sherman 44:11

23d ago44:11

44:11

Today I'm chatting with Emmy Award winning comedian turned wedding speech writer Beth Sherman. She shares her personal story of getting into comedy, her tips on how as pros and venues we can improve our guests experiences of giving a speech and her insight into how we can all bring more personality and humour into our businesses. Click to find out …

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Let's make contracts and accounting fun with Braden Drake 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

Today I'm chatting with Braden Drake, founder of Not Your Average Law Firm. He takes two typically dry subjects - finance and law and makes them a whole lot more fun. We discuss the importance of understanding legal and financial matters for wedding business owners. Braden talks about hiring practices, the necessity of comprehensive contracts, and …

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Corporate jobs, family life and wedding photography with Kevin Lines 38:27

1M ago38:27

38:27

Today I am chatting with one of my founding Wedding Pro members Kevin Lines. What I love about Kevin is the way he keeps his work life varied with a mix of corporate work and wedding photography. He has a 'family first' mindset whilst also striving to bring in more income - it's a great conversation. Visit Kevins Website Follow Kevin on Instagram J…

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How to make your wedding clients feel special with Nadine Bozeman 46:36

1M ago46:36

46:36

Ever wonder how to make your wedding clients feel special? In a recent 2024 study by Wedding Dates they found that 74% of couples responded to say they felt like a number and not made to feel special by their wedding suppliers. In today's episode I am talking to founder of 'Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress' Nadine Bozeman about how we can ensure we g…

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The power of word of mouth marketing - with Kevin Dennis 43:05

2M ago43:05

43:05

The power of word of mouth networking is something I talk about frequently and in today's episode I talk to Kevin Dennis about how he has used it to build his own wedding business. From networking meetings to wedding days, Kevin builds connections everywhere, and his business has benefited as a result. Kevin Dennis is the editor of Wedding IQ and t…

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Are there too many people in the wedding industry? 26:58

2M ago26:58

26:58

Today I'm challenging the idea that there are too many people in the wedding industry. Despite the influx of new people entering our industry, I don't want you to see this as a negative, instead I am encouraging you to embrace collaboration over competition. In this episode I am going to talk through and respond to some of the negative comments I a…

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Creating a stand out Wedding brand with Emily Foster 44:31

2M ago44:31

44:31

How can you ensure that you have a brand that stands out amongst your wedding business peers? Is your brand attracting the right kind of wedding couples? How important are colours when it comes to your wedding brand? Today I'm chatting with Emily Foster Creative about all things branding for your wedding business. Emily specialises in creating bran…

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Networking, Education and taking care of you - with Amber Anderson 38:59

2M ago38:59

38:59

Today I'm chatting with former Wedding Planner and current owner of the Refine Collective Amber Anderson. She shares her own story of starting a Wedding Planning Business and shares insights and learning's from along the way. Amber also shares her story of a recent health crisis and what it's taught her about life and business. Visit Refine for Wed…

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Is your Wedding Business on TikTok - with Emily Rochotte 39:21

3M ago39:21

39:21

Today I'm chatting with social media manager and content creator Emily Rochotte! We talk all things content, and dive deep into why it's time for your wedding business to be on TikTok. We also talk about outsourcing work to others and the recent evolution of social media in the wedding industry. Grab a copy of Emily's outsourcing checklist here. We…

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Stepping out of your comfort zone with Bernadette Chapman 46:56

3M ago46:56

46:56

Today I'm chatting with Bernadette Chapman. Having spent 21 years in the wedding industry and being the sole founder of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners, recently Bernadette has made some big business decisions. We dive deep into how she has stepped away from the career she loves, the state of the wedding industry in 2024 and how we can all stri…

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Preparing your Wedding Business for the future 32:48

3M ago32:48

32:48

Today I am sharing my top tips for preparing your wedding business for the future. There will likely come a time when you need to outsource your tasks or grow a team, so today I am sharing my top tips to ensure your wedding business or venue is ready to take that leap. In today's episode I mention: The Wedding Pro Business Builder course The Weddin…

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Being the bride, not the business owner with Nikita Thorne 43:55

3M ago43:55

43:55

Today I am welcoming back the head of strategy for Guides for Brides - Nikita Thorne. This time we are not talking about wedding directories - instead we are talking about her recent experience of planning her own wedding, and how it's changed the way she thinks about wedding business marketing. Find out more about Guides for Brides Want to meet ot…

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What's frustrating your wedding couples with Ciara Crossan 45:32

4M ago45:32

45:32

Today I am chatting with founder of Wedding Dates and Wed Pro Ciara Crossan. Earlier this year Wedding Dates released their 2024 Wedding Industry Report and it was a great read. They surveyed over 1000 couples to find out more about the wedding planning landscape and discovered what frustrates them the most. In this episode I find out more about Ci…

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Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Confidence with Terrica 38:48

4M ago38:48

38:48

Today I'm chatting with Wedding Industry legend - Terrica. Not only does she lead a team of planners within her wedding planning business, Cocktails and Details, she's also a powerhouse in the wedding industry speaking world. Her approach to education is to keep it real, which is exactly what we are doing in today's episode. Find out more about Ter…

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Unleashing Your Wedding Business Potential - with Lauren Smy 29:39

4M ago29:39

29:39

Today I'm chatting with Wedding Cake creator and business mentor - Lauren Smy. We talk about her journey to wedding business success and the advice she has for cake makers and new wedding business owners. Lauren also shares her own personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD, and how that has impacted her business. Find out more about Lauren's ca…

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John Turner & Nigel Thurlow on “The Flow System Playbook”, deductive, inductive & abductive reasoning, the OODA loop and distributed leadership 1:35:52

4M ago1:35:52

1:35:52

This week, I am joined by the authors of "The Flow System Playbook" authors John Turner and Nigel Thurlow, to discuss what inspired the book and how to get the best value out of it. We covered: The background of the book and those which it is in memory of Clarifying the problem and ill-defined problems, getting clarity on your objectives What inspi…

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Being unapologetically you - celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast! 40:56

4M ago40:56

40:56

In this special 100th episode, the tables are turning and I'm being interviewed by Hannah Rose about the highs and lows of the last decade. I share my journey from television to wedding videography and then to marketing, highlighting the challenges and successes along the way. We discuss the inception of the podcast, memorable guests, and there's e…

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How to handle tricky wedding client relationships with Jen Trotter 49:10

5M ago49:10

49:10

Today I am chatting to Bridal Makeup artist and conflict resolution expert Jen Trotter. We talk though her story from solo makeup artist to building a team as Lip Service Makeup and she shares her expect tips on handling tricky wedding clients. Jen advises on handling client frustrations, avoiding defensiveness, and using empathetic phrases. She al…

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What do wedding couples want in 2024? 23:40

5M ago23:40

23:40

Today I am sharing the insights that have come out of the latest UK Wedding Report from Bridebook and the Knots recent proposal report. I am looking at the date to answer the question what do wedding couples want in 2024? Download the full UK Wedding Report Download the Knot Proposal report Want help getting in front of couples? Take my FREE visibi…

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Bob Galen on his book: Extraordinarily Badass Agile Coaching: The Journey from Beginner to Mastery and Beyond, serving your clients & the wheel of competency 51:03

5M ago51:03

51:03

The author of Extraordinarily Badass Agile Coaching: The Journey from Beginner to Mastery and Beyond joins me on this week's episode of the Xagility podcast to discuss: How Bob got into Agile Coaching What does Bob mean by “Badass”? Serving your clients The new stances on the wheel of competency Different types of leadership The coaching act Meta s…

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How do we define Success and Fulfillment in the Wedding Industry? 45:08

5M ago45:08

45:08

Today I'm chatting with Ben Chernivsky, a wedding photographer and founder of Gifyyy, a portable photo booth company. Ben shares his journey from disinterest in weddings to becoming a successful wedding photographer and entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges of work-life balance, his midlife awakening, and the importance of living authentically.…

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Why Budget-Savvy Doesn't Mean Cheap with Jessica Bishop 36:11

5M ago36:11

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Today I'm chatting with Jessica Bishop, the founder of The Budget Savvy Bride, about the importance of price transparency in the wedding industry and why budget-savvy doesn't mean cheap. We dispel the myths associated with budget weddings and chat about the benefits of vendors being transparent with their pricing to avoid misunderstandings with pot…

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How does an executive effectively sell the opportunity of agility internally? 3:04

5M ago3:04

3:04

Many organizations have become successful, over decades, by following tried and tested #management and #projectmanagement rules. Rules and regulations that are deeply embedded in the culture of the organization.As we encounter increasing degrees of complexity, the business case for #agile has been proven time and again, especially in the world of #…

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Disappointment, Copycats and Rejection - the darker side of the wedding industry 38:41

5M ago38:41

38:41

Today isn't about the shiny side of your wedding business, today I'm drawing back the curtain on some of the darker sides of the wedding industry. I share my own learnings on all sorts of topics from rejection, negative reviews, betrayal, copycats and more. This is the stuff that doesn't get talked about enough but yet it's likely at some point you…

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How to set healthy wedding client boundaries with Megan Gillikin 41:17

6M ago41:17

41:17

Today I'm chatting with Wedding Planning Coach Megan Gilliken about how to set healthy wedding client boundaries. A self proclaimed 'people pleaser' Megan has had her fair share of unhealthy working relationships, and now wants to share her story of how she made changes in her own wedding planning business. We explore strategies for boundary-settin…

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Breaking down the stereotypes of second time weddings with Catherine Ramm 33:01

6M ago33:01

33:01

Today I'm chatting with Catherine Ramm, owner of Dorset Dried Flowers, as she discusses her personal experiences as a second-time bride. We delve into the importance of inclusivity and empathy within the industry, particularly for second-time brides and older couples. Catherine shares anecdotes from her own wedding, highlighting the emotional and p…

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Quinton Quartel on Fluid agile Scaling Technology (FaST) - way for people to self-organise around work - that scales 53:41

6M ago53:41

53:41

This week I am joined by Quinton Quartel to discuss the Fluid agile Scaling Technology (FaST) - both a method and a framework. What did we discuss? Quinton’s road to the beginning of FAST and the history of FAST How does open space work with 800 people? The power of open space What other ingredients do you need to help your teams work together more…

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Lessons learnt from 10 years as a wedding photographer - with Sam Gavins 24:04

6M ago24:04

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Today I'm chatting with one of my wedding pro members - Sam Gavins. Sam has been a wedding photographer for the last ten years, and today we dive deep into her story. We discuss Sam's journey from nursing to photography, her initial struggles with the business aspect of the industry, and how the Wedding Pro Members Club helped her overcome these ch…

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Balancing mood and mind when trying to foster change in agility 4:04

6M ago4:04

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How do you manage your energy when trying to foster/cultivate change? Here are a few helpful tips to manage the energy you bring to a situation.Enjoyed this episode? Let's connect: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johncolemanxagility ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- social and podcast links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linkpop.com/orderlydis…

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Navigating your wedding business niche with Jenae Cartwright 37:27

7M ago37:27

37:27

Today I'm chatting with Jenae Cartwright of Cake and Crumble about navigating your wedding business niche. When Jenae's daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease she started on a mission to find delicious treats that were safe for her to eat. In 2016 she launched a gluten free only bakery 'Cake and Crumble'. In this episode we talk about how to ow…

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Should I have pricing on my wedding business website? 29:40

7M ago29:40

29:40

It's the question I get asked the most - 'Should I have pricing on my wedding business website?' Today I am going to be tackling that question head on as I share my thoughts on the subject, ideas for displaying pricing and where you should be putting your pricing! Want help planning your own pricing strategy? Get in touch about working together 1-1…

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Boosting confidence one bride at a time with Holly Carter 34:54

7M ago34:54

34:54

Today I'm chatting with Bridal Hair and Makeup artist Holly Carter of Carter Hair and Makeup. Today we talk about her business journey, how she instils confidence into her clients and the importance of outsourcing in your wedding business. Find Holly on Instagram Time stamps: The journey into special effects makeup (00:01:57) Holly shares how she b…

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Is it time for a wedding business rebrand? With Katie Lake 33:04

7M ago33:04

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In today's episode I am chatting with branding and web designer Katie Lake of Studio Lago design. We talk about how to know when your wedding business needs a rebrand and the importance of having a website that reflects your work and speaks directly to your ideal customer. Ask yourself during this episode - is it time for a wedding business rebrand…

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Lessons learnt at Wedding MBA! 25:00

8M ago25:00

25:00

This year I flew out to Vegas for Wedding MBA 2023 and it was a blast! I caught up with my American educator friends, investigated new technology for all of you and met many new friends along the way. With 5800 delegates and SO much great education to choose from, Wedding MBA is one of the biggest wedding industry conferences in the world. During t…

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Striving to get to the top - With Wedding Photographer Stuart Wood. 42:44

8M ago42:44

42:44

Do you ever look at the wedding pros who are at the top of their game and wonder how they got there? Wedding photographer Stuart Wood is well known for his fine art, high end fashion style wedding photography. Working at venues such as the Four Seasons and The Savoy and travelling the world shooting weddings - his career is thriving. In today's epi…

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8 ways to grow your wedding business this winter 16:43

8M ago16:43

16:43

It's that funny time of year, enquiries are down, wedding season has slowed and the whole world is thinking about Christmas. With 2 whole months until the end of the year, now is the time to get on top of the admin, build new business connections and get all the jobs done that you never have time for. In this episode I am sharing 8 things you can d…

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Overcoming self sabotage in your wedding business with Camilla J Collins 43:41

8M ago43:41

43:41

Do you struggle with being visible in your business? Whenever I speak on visibility - people always say they don't feel confident to put themselves forward and I want to help you change that feeling. Today I'm chatting to makeup artist and confidence coach Camilla J Collins about overcoming self sabotage in your wedding business. We discuss everyth…

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Lessons learnt from the Wedding Business Retreat 21:18

8M ago21:18

21:18

Last week we ran our annual wedding business retreat. It was an amazing week, and importantly there were lots of learnings that I wanted to share with you. This weeks episode covers a wide variety of topics from customer service to listening to your business instincts. Join me as I share with you all of the lessons learnt from this years wedding bu…

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Should your wedding business be on TikTok with Meagan Culkin 37:45

9M ago37:45

37:45

Today I'm chatting with Maegan Culkin about all things Tik Tok! Why should you be paying attention to it and should your wedding be on TikTok in the first place? We talk about what couples are looking for and how you can master the platform without ever having to dance. Here's a link to all the resources mentioned in the episode Get more training f…

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Authentic Marketing in your wedding business with Tayler Cusick Hollman 52:25

9M ago52:25

52:25

Today I chat to Enji founder Tayler Cusick Hollman about how to implement authentic marketing in your wedding business. We talk all things marketing and discuss how the big brands like Barbie and Prime Energy Drinks are using marketing in their business. What is authentic marketing? How can you improve your marketing and how can you make marketing …

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The Number 1 way to sell more weddings 26:00

9M ago26:00

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Today I'm talking all about why word of mouth marketing is THE most cost effective and successful way to promote your business. I'm sharing why it matters, what you should be paying attention to and 5 actionable tips that you can implement into your wedding business today. Word of Mouth marketing is the number 1 way to sell more weddings - so don't…

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Allan Kelly on the world of OKRs and his book: Succeeding with OKRs in Agile: How to create & deliver objectives & key results for teams 46:01

9M ago46:01

46:01

This week I am joined by the amazing Allan Kelly to discuss his book: Succeeding with OKRs in Agile: How to create & deliver objectives & key results for teams.In this episode: 1. Allan’s journey into OKR2. How do we implement OKRs in a healthy and helpful way?3. 1975 vs 2023 OKRs4. Strategy, mission and purpose5. You want to do OKRs: where do you …

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Reaching Gen Z couples with your wedding business with Randi Bushell 41:37

9M ago41:37

41:37

For a long time we have been serving Millennial couples, but now we are starting to see more and more couples from Gen Z! What do Gen Z couples expect from their wedding planning and how can we serve them better? In this episode I speak to Randi Bushell, founder of Merri about what Gen Z want, how technology can help and how you can be reaching Gen…

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Unmasking ADHD in your Wedding Business - with Nicole Winer 40:14

10M ago40:14

40:14

In today's episode we dive into a topic that is increasingly coming up in conversations I have with clients - ADHD. How do you navigate running a business with ADHD? How can you better serve your neuro diverse couples? In this episode I dive deep with Nicole Winer as she shares her own experiences of running a business whilst identifying as neuro d…

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Cliff Hazell on lessons from Spotify, growing scale-ups, survivorship bias & dark sides of transparency 1:13:32

10M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

This week I had the pleasure of having Cliff Hazell talk about his time at Spotify, his journey into Flight Levels and what can you do when you need to deliver technical expertise when the capacity is already full? On the agenda:1. Cliff’s History 2. The usefulness of talking to people taking the calls every day 3. Helping leaders of scale-ups to g…

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Communicate, be brave and be nice - growing a successful wedding DJ Business with Mike Readings 41:23

10M ago41:23

41:23

Today I'm chatting with DJ Mike Readings, I LOVE sharing my wedding pro members lounge stories, they are always fascinating - and Mikes is no different! From working on a Disney Cruise to owning two successful entertainment companies, Mike has a huge amount of knowledge to share. Listen to his journey as he shares his experience of growing a succes…

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Tom Gilb on impact estimation tables, eliciting stakeholder critical requirements and decomposing to deliver value streams 44:01

10M ago44:01

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Tom Gilb joins this week's episode of the Xagility podcast to tell us all about impact estimation tables, decomposing to deliver value and the laws of project success.In this episode:1. Impact Estimation Tables2. Simple symbols to indicate relationships3. Strategies carry the cost4. Value divided by effort and cost5. How do we know we are halfway t…

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