Wedding Venue Business Radio: Recent Episodes
Amee Quiriconi
Are you currently or hoping to be a wedding venue business owner? If so, then this podcast is for you. Business coach & best-selling author, Amee Quiriconi, will teach you everything you need to know about starting and operating your own wedding venue business. You’ll learn how to attract the right clients, manage vendors, market your brand online, and more! This podcast will give you all the tools necessary to start and run a successful wedding venue business of your own. With Amee as your guide, there’s no question that can’t be answered. She has years of experience in the industry and knows exactly what it takes to make it big in this competitive space. So if you want to grow into an expert on weddings yourself or just want some advice from someone who has been there before – tune into this show today! We have something new every week with plenty of actionable tips for any entrepreneur at any level of experience looking to build their dream career around weddings! Subscribe today!
In this episode, Ameé, the host and wedding venue coach and expert, delves into the importance of incorporating feedback from neighbors into a wedding venue business plan. Ameé emphasizes the significance of surveying neighbors before diving into the dream of turning a rural or not-so-rural property into a seasonal wedding venue.
Ameé discusses various reasons why it's crucial to understand and address neighbors' concerns or objections. She highlights that it showcases care for the community, helps identify potential issues before they become problems, prevents legal challenges, and facilitates the approval process from local jurisdictions.
Ameé provides guidance on how to gather feedback from neighbors, including personal introductions, open houses, community meetings, and online surveys. She advises being respectful, transparent, and communicative throughout the process, taking notes, and incorporating solutions into the business plan based on the feedback received.
The episode emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive relationship with neighbors, viewing them as allies rather than adversaries. Ameé suggests involving them in the planning process and maintaining open lines of communication to prevent misunderstandings or surprises.
By the end of the episode, listeners will have gained valuable insights on how to navigate the process of incorporating feedback from neighbors into their wedding venue business plan. Ameé's guidance aims to help aspiring venue owners create a successful business that benefits both their dreams and the community.
Additional Resources
Need help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
Get the Book, Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business: A How-to Guide for Earning Thousands of Dollars from Your Home on Weekends, Paperback or Audible >> https://amzn.to/3GvBAZJ
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to be a Courageous, Authentic and Unstoppable Entrepreneur >> Available in Paperback or Audible https://amzn.to/3vw30Jw
Join host and wedding venue expert, Ameé, as she explores the strategies and tips that venue owners can employ to efficiently coordinate rehearsals with multiple weddings in the same weekend. Coordinating rehearsals can be a logistical challenge, but with the right planning and communication, it can be managed smoothly.
In this episode, Ameé discusses the importance of offering alternative rehearsal days, encouraging early scheduling, and providing morning rehearsal options for couples with limited availability. She shares insights on how to effectively communicate with each wedding party, including providing detailed schedules and relevant information.
Ameé dives into the benefits of offering off-site rehearsal locations when necessary, ensuring that wedding parties can practice timing and cues regardless of the exact venue. She explores the advantages of staggered rehearsal times and setting clear boundaries, allowing each wedding party ample time for their ceremony without feeling rushed.
Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and learn how to efficiently coordinate rehearsals with multiple weddings. Discover how to navigate the challenges, create a stress-free experience, and ensure that every couple feels fully prepared and confident for their special day.
Additional Resources
Need help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
Get the Book, Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business: A How-to Guide for Earning Thousands of Dollars from Your Home on Weekends, Paperback or Audible >> https://amzn.to/3GvBAZJ
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to be a Courageous, Authentic and Unstoppable Entrepreneur >> Available in Paperback or Audible https://amzn.to/3vw30Jw
In this episode, Ameé delves into the crucial topic of "How to Avoid Overspending as a Wedding Venue Owner." If you're a wedding venue owner or planning to venture into this industry, you know how important it is to manage your finances wisely. Ameé explores the challenges posed by Parkinson's Law and how it can lead to excessive spending, hindering your path to financial success.
Join Ameé as she shares practical strategies and actionable tips to stay on track and prevent overspending. She discusses the significance of establishing a budget and sticking to it, allowing you to allocate your resources effectively. Moreover, Ameé emphasizes the need to understand your target audience and market trends to invest wisely in areas that truly matter to couples.
Ameé shares her insights on prioritizing value over unnecessary upgrades, building exceptional customer experiences, and delivering what today's couples truly value in a wedding venue. By aligning your expenditures with the needs and desires of your clientele, you can create a thriving business without succumbing to financial strain.
Tune in to this episode to gain valuable advice and practical steps to navigate the challenges of overspending, ensuring your journey as a wedding venue owner is financially successful and rewarding. Don't let Parkinson's Law hinder your progress; instead, take control of your finances and build a sustainable business in the dynamic world of weddings.
Additional Resources
Need help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
Get the Book, Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business: A How-to Guide for Earning Thousands of Dollars from Your Home on Weekends, Paperback or Audible >> https://amzn.to/3GvBAZJ
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to be a Courageous, Authentic and Unstoppable Entrepreneur >> Available in Paperback or Audible https://amzn.to/3vw30Jw
One of the biggest fears and risks for a wedding venue owner is having a wedding get out of control. That's why a common question by venue owners who are getting ready to host their first event is how to make sure that doesn't happen. In this episode, I break down the three basic steps I take to make sure everyone ends up behaving well at the event, even if tequila is being served!
Resources Mentioned:
Need help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
Get the Course & Editable Venue Agreement Template >> https://ameequiriconi.thinkific.com/courses/wedding-venue-rental-agreement
Get the Book, Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business: A How-to Guide for Earning Thousands of Dollars from Your Home on Weekends, Paperback or Audible >> https://amzn.to/3GvBAZJ
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to be a Courageous, Authentic and Unstoppable Entrepreneur >> Available in Paperback or Audible https://amzn.to/3vw30Jw
Additional Resources
Need help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
Get the Book, Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business: A How-to Guide for Earning Thousands of Dollars from Your Home on Weekends, Paperback or Audible >> https://amzn.to/3GvBAZJ
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to be a Courageous, Authentic and Unstoppable Entrepreneur >> Available in Paperback or Audible https://amzn.to/3vw30Jw
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
For most of us, it feels like there are too many things to do and not enough time in the day. And you can’t even think about what might be coming up next week, let alone next year. You don’t know how you got here or where to start when it comes to getting back on track. But I have some good news for you: There is a way out of this overwhelm and into a life that feels more manageable again. In this episode, business coach and best-selling author Ameé Quiriconi is going to share with you four tips for recognizing and understanding overwhelm so that you can break free from it once and for all!
Need help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
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Have you ever dreamed about owning your own wedding venue business but don't own the property yet?
Maybe you’ve already started looking for a property, or maybe that dream is still just in the back of your mind. Either way, this episode explores an option for you that could help with that process and building your confidence around making the right decision.
Link to Learn More >> https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/online-courses
If you’re thinking about starting a wedding venue business with your spouse, friends, or family members, this episode is for you.
In this episode, business coach Ameé Quiriconi discusses what people need to know if they go into business with their spouses, friends, or family members. This includes the pros and cons of working together as well as how to handle difficult situations that may arise in the future.
You’ll learn everything you need to know before diving headfirst into a new venture with your loved ones! And don’t worry – even though there are some downsides (like having disagreements), there are many upsides too! So listen in now while Ameé shares all her tips & tricks for making this type of relationship work out great!
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Need help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
As a wedding venue owner, you know that the off-season is just as important as the busy season. It’s time to get your business in order for Engagement Season. In this episode, wedding business coach & best-selling author, Ameé Quiriconi helps you stay organized so you can focus on what matters most – increasing bookings!
Download the free Off-Season Wedding Venue Checklist Here >>
Sign up to be updated on new online courses, get tips, and learn about live events. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/email-sign-up
Need help with your wedding business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
Social media is down. What do you do now?
Well, don't worry. You don’t need social media to market your business. In this episode, Ameé Quiriconi provides alternative ways for businesses and wedding venues to market that does not require social media. She also discusses the benefits of using these alternatives instead of relying on social media as well as how they can be used in conjunction with each other.
Social media is great but it doesn’t have to be your only source for marketing! Tune into this podcast episode where Amee will show you how you can use other methods to grow your audience without having to rely on Facebook or Instagram. We all know that when one platform goes down another one rises up so why not take advantage of the opportunity by learning new strategies? And if nothing else, it might just inspire some creative thinking about how we can all get our message across in different ways than before…and maybe even more successfully than ever before!
Sign up to be updated on new online courses, get tips, and learn about live events. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/email-sign-up
Need help with marketing for your business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
Do you have a big wedding business goal?
Maybe it’s to grow your current company, or maybe it’s something else like buying and developing a property. Whatever the case may be, there are many benefits to breaking that big goal into smaller milestones. In this episode of Wedding Venue Business Radio, Ameé talks about why taking on small goals is important and how you can use them as stepping stones to reach your bigger vision.
You might not think much of these little steps but they actually make a huge difference in helping you achieve your larger goal. It also helps keep things manageable so that even if life gets busy or overwhelming for whatever reason, you know exactly what needs to get done next and when it should be completed by. This makes staying on track with your goals easier than ever before! So listen now and learn more about why setting up sub-goals is so beneficial!
Sign up to be updated on new online courses, get tips, and learn about live events. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/email-sign-up
Need help with your side hustle business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
Are you a side hustler?
Do you feel like your side hustle isn’t going anywhere and that it will never turn into something bigger? You might be suffering from the self-sabotaging side hustler mindset. In this episode, business coach and entrepreneur expert, Ameé Quiriconi, describes what the self-sabotaging side hustler mindset is and provides self-coaching tips to see if that is what's holding you back.
Sign up to be updated on new online courses, get tips, and learn about live events. https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/email-sign-up
Need help with your side hustle business? Click here to see coaching packages, pricing & how to schedule a FREE no-obligation Zoom call.
https://www.weddingvenuebiz.com/wedding-business-coaching
Are you a self-employed wedding venue owner or thinking of becoming one?
If so, here's great news for you. The wedding industry is rebounding in a big way and it’s time to get ready for growth! This can be overwhelming, but business coach and wedding industry expert, Ameé Quiriconi, will give you the tools and information needed to make sure your business is prepared before taking on new clients.
You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity because of a lack of planning or knowledge. That's why Ameé will help guide you through the process step by step so that when the couples come back-you are ready!
It doesn't matter if your business has been around for years or just starting up; Ameé has valuable advice no matter where your company stands today.
Resources:
www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Free 12-Month Wedding Venue Business Blog Content Planner
Having a blog on your website is a great way to increase awareness of your venue and website traffic, especially if you are new and starting out. In this episode, Ameé provides several strategies and ideas for posts that your couples will appreciate and will help you grow your authority as a venue business owner.
Resources:
www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Free 12-Month Wedding Venue Business Blog Content Planner
In this episode, Ameé covers the pros and cons of allowing couples to include their pets in the wedding.
Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.com Click here to see online courses designed exclusively for wedding venue owners
Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book on Amazon
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audiobook
In this episode, Ameé covers the most common mistakes wedding venue owners make when trying to figure out what to charge for the venue.
Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Link to the Financial Course mentioned in this episode >> https://ameequiriconi.thinkific.com/courses/wedding-venue-financials
Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book on Amazon
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audiobook
If you are interested in getting the most use out of your venue space as well as offering more options to couples and families, you might be thinking about whether you should rent your property out on weekdays too. In this episode, Ameé covers the pros and cons of doing events on the weekdays, as well as things to consider if you decide to do it.
Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audiobook
If you are thinking about converting your farm's beautiful old bar to a wedding space, you are probably wondering if you will have to have sprinklers installed. In this episode, Ameé talks about when sprinklers are usually required and how to find out if you will need them at your property or not.
Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audiobook
It's always a great idea to try to anticipate all of the hurdles and challenges starting and running your own venue can bring. However, after years of running a business and talking with other venue owners, there are some common shocks that come up that take people by surprise.
Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audio book
If you had big dreams of owning your own venue before the coronavirus pandemic, you might be wondering if it's still a good idea. In this episode, Amee share's her fact-based opinion on the future of wedding venue businesses.
Resources:www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be a Courageous, Authentic, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Available in Paperback & Audio book
Amee walks through a presentation she had done for a local farming conference on social media strategies for farms. In this episode, however, she's tailored it slightly for to focus on promoting a wedding-based agri-tourism business. The listener will get a breakdown on the fundamentals of "inbound marketing" and the role social media plays in the prevailing strategy used by marketers today. And then she walks through specific examples and tips for the common social media platforms used in the wedding industry.
For links to the book, articles and online classes, click: www.weddingvenuebiz.com
The third part in a four part series of podcasts related to market research. Amee covers topics such as quantitative and qualitative questions, how to analyze results and the best ways to collect your data.
The first in a four-part series about market research. Amee outlines the basics in market research so that information gathered can be used in helping either selecting the right property and location as well as using it develop a branding & marketing strategy.
The final part in a the four-part series on Market Research. The final step in market research is the process of beginning to develop your venue's target couple and deciding how your venue is going to be relatable to them.
The second part in a four-part series about market research. Amee outlines the basics in market research so that information gathered can be used in helping either selecting the right property and location as well as using it develop a branding & marketing strategy.This is episode is step 1- doing a competitor analysis.
For links to the book, articles and online classes, click: www.weddingvenuebiz.com
When you are out looking for the perfect piece of property to buy and start your wedding venue business on, be careful about older buildings. It's important to understand that an updated barn might not be the best option for you. Also, Amee talks about ADA requirements and whether an older barn or building is "grandfathered".
For links to the book, articles and online classes, click: www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Find out what you'll hear on Wedding Venue Business Radio and why host, Amee Quiriconi, choose to write her book "Turn Your Rural Property Into a Wedding Venue Business."If you have a question for Amee, you can email her through the website: www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Based on a reader question, Amee provides some things to do and think about if your personal home is also a wedding venue.
For links to the book, articles and online classes, click: www.weddingvenuebiz.com
Don't have a piece of property yet but know you want to have a rural wedding business? Amee discusses her opinions and ideas on how to search for the perfect property and how to make sure the wedding venue rental business will be allowed. She also touches on starting with an outdoor venue versus a barn venue and why one is better than the other.
For links to the book, articles and online classes, click: www.weddingvenuebiz.com
In the wedding venue business, special requests come up a lot and one is usually families wanting to squeeze in some extra (free) hours on the property. What should you do when this happens? Amee gives a point of view from the venue business perspective about drawing some well-placed lines in the sand and sticking to them.
Based on a real reader question, Amee walks through the steps taken at her venues to help protect the personal property from any possible liabilities related to the venue-rental business. As always, she recommends consulting with an attorney and insurance agent for their professional opinions.
For links to the book, articles and online classes, click: www.weddingvenuebiz.com