Elegantly Unglamorous: Recent Episodes
Cayli Hart
I’m your host Cayli and I LOVE my career as a venue manager and owner. I am a glutton for punishment, coffee addict, and an ambitious leader. I’ve seen and done some unglamorous things in this chosen career path but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Let’s talk about the ups and downs of venue ownership. I’ll fill you in on my crazy stories, give knowledge of the nitty gritty details, and share my passion that I have for this industry. Stick around and I’m sure you’ll understand why operating a venue although rewarding is elegantly unglamorous.
We are humans and it's time to realize we have to adapt, work hard, focus, and be humble in our business. I am wishing you all the best of luck and sending you all my positive energy in growing your venue.
A wedding isn't a wedding without its vendors. Should you require a set of specific vendors or leave it open to the client? Let's talk about the PROS and CONS.
Slow season can make anyone sink or swim. I've been there and here are the ways we learned to swim.
Burnout is real and can happen at the worst times whether you like it or not. So how do you prevent it and what should you implement in your business to avoid being drained and exhausted.
2022 is HERE! it's a great time for a reset and to review your fails and flops. What worked in 2021 and what didn't? What are your goals and how do you reach those in 2022?
It's hard letting go. You want to make sure everything goes perfect. However, a strong team and push your business to the next level.
As our business grew my time shrank. I had less time in my schedule to answer the countless inquiries. Thats when i started to find automized workflows that saved my sanity.
Some hidden fees are necessary and some I think are sketchy. Listen to the fees I think you need and the ones you don't need.
Networking is crucial to your business. The wedding industry is compiled of several different types of professionals. You need to have a great team. I explain how to network and build this team, keeping up with your connections, and setting professional boundaries.
Do you ever feel like every client has been hard to deal with? Its probably because you aren't attracting your ideal client. Lets talk about how you find the perfect client for your venue.
This is your big announcement that you are open for business! Make it a grand event and share it with your community!
Contracts are the backbone to any service. Listen while I read ours and pick apart the most important aspects. Note...Make sure you have listened to our service episode. It will help!
Do you want your venue services to be completely customizable to the couple or do you dream of simplicity?
You are in a business to make money! You want a retirement or to support yourself and/or your family. So price your business for success.
Brand your venue to reflect you and your clients. From the logo to the staff everything represents your venue and needs to be branded.
How much do you want to be responsible for and how many variables do you want to handle for your events at your venue? That is the question.
A business plan is essential to making sure you are on the right path to venue ownership. There are so many details you need to research, analyze, and discuss so lets talk about it.
Okay, its not Shakespeare or anything but this is a serious question to ask yourself. What type of risk are you comfortable with and what are you looking to get from owning a venue?
Venue ownership is more than a hobby it is a personal investment. Understanding the difference will point you in the direction of success.
You don't need an education...what you do need is built in your nature. Are you fit to be a venue owner?
I’m your host Cayli and I LOVE my career as a venue manager and owner. I am a glutton for punishment, coffee addict, and an ambitious leader. I’ve seen and done some unglamorous things in this chosen career path but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Let’s talk about the ups and downs of venue ownership. I’ll fill you in on my crazy stories, give knowledge of the nitty gritty details, and share my passion that I have for this industry. Stick around and I’m sure you’ll understand why operating a venue although rewarding is elegantly unglamorous.