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  • S3 Ep.10 - Beyond the Flowers: Floral Design & Event Production for Wedding Planners

    S3 Ep.10 - Beyond the Flowers: Floral Design & Event Production for Wedding Planners
    2026/09/16
    What’s the difference between a wedding florist, floral designer, and full-service event production company—and what do wedding planners need to know when working with each?

    In this episode of Inside the Wedding Planner’s Mind, Irene Tyndale sits down with Shantara Strickland, Chief Operating Officer and Principal Planner of CM Production, a legacy family-owned floral design and event production company.

    They break down the world of wedding floral design and event production, from budgets and logistics to the behind-the-scenes details that help bring a couple’s vision to life. Shantara also shares what wedding planners should know to better prepare their clients, collaborate effectively with floral and production teams, and build stronger vendor partnerships that lead to smoother, more successful wedding days.

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    1 時間 5 分
  • S3 Ep.9 - Behind the Wedding Planner: What My Husband & Kids Really Think About My Business

    S3 Ep.9 - Behind the Wedding Planner: What My Husband & Kids Really Think About My Business
    2026/09/02
    What is it really like to be married to a wedding planner—or to grow up with one as your mom?

    In this special family episode of Inside The Wedding Planner’s Mind, Irene Tyndale steps away from the usual wedding business conversation and brings her husband and kids into the hot seat to share what life behind the scenes of a wedding planning business actually looks like.

    They’re talking about the long wedding days, busy seasons, family sacrifices, memorable moments, and what Irene’s family really thinks about the business she has spent years building.

    It’s a candid look at a side of entrepreneurship that wedding planners don’t always talk about: how running a wedding planning business affects the people closest to you.

    From balancing weddings with family life to watching a spouse and mom pursue her passion, Irene’s family shares their perspective on the highs, challenges, and realities that come with being part of a wedding planner’s world.

    In this episode:
    • What Irene’s husband really thinks about being married to a wedding planner
    • What her kids remember about growing up around the wedding industry
    • How wedding planning and entrepreneurship have affected their family
    • The realities of busy wedding seasons and long event days
    • What Irene’s family has learned from watching her build a business
    • The funny, unexpected, and meaningful moments that happen behind the scenes
    • What wedding planners should remember about balancing business, family, and the life they’re building
    Sisters in Planning, your business may have your name on it—but the journey often includes the people waiting for you at home, cheering you on, adjusting alongside you, and experiencing the entrepreneurial ride with you.

    This episode is a look at the wedding planner behind the business—from the people who know her best.


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    1 時間 9 分
  • S3 Ep.8 - Better Together: How Lead Wedding Planners Can Build a Strong Associate Planner Team

    S3 Ep.8 - Better Together: How Lead Wedding Planners Can Build a Strong Associate Planner Team
    2026/08/26
    Running a successful wedding planning business doesn’t mean you have to do everything alone. Building relationships with other lead planners and developing a strong team of associate wedding planners can create more support, stronger businesses, and better experiences for clients.

    In this episode of Inside the Wedding Planner’s Mind, Irene explores what it looks like when wedding planners choose collaboration over competition. From lead planners supporting one another to bringing associate planners into the business, this conversation is about building a wedding planning community where everyone has room to grow.They discuss why community matters, how associate planners can support an established wedding planning business, and why creating opportunities for other planners can strengthen the industry as a whole.

    In this episode:
    • Why lead wedding planners don't have to build their businesses alone
    • The value of community and collaboration among wedding planners
    • How lead planners can support one another instead of competing
    • The role associate wedding planners can play in a growing business
    • Why building the right planner team can create additional support and capacity
    • Creating opportunities for associate planners to learn, contribute, and grow
    • How collaboration can strengthen the wedding planning industry
    Whether you're an established lead planner thinking about expanding your team or an associate planner looking for opportunities to grow, this episode is a reminder that there is power in building together.Sisters in Planning, you don't have to do this alone. Sometimes the strongest businesses—and the strongest communities—are built when planners choose to be better together.


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    1 時間 3 分
  • S3 Ep.7 - How to Start a Wedding Planning Business Today: What I'd Do Differently After 25+ Years

    S3 Ep.7 - How to Start a Wedding Planning Business Today: What I'd Do Differently After 25+ Years
    2026/08/13
    If you're wondering how to start a wedding planning business today, this episode is your roadmap.

    After more than 25 years in the wedding industry and 13 years running a successful wedding planning business, Irene shares what she would do differently if she had to start from scratch today. Instead of focusing on logos, branding, and social media followers, she explains the systems, relationships, financial knowledge, and business foundations that create a wedding planning business built to last.

    Whether you're launching your first wedding planning company or looking to strengthen an existing business, this episode offers practical advice that can help you avoid costly mistakes and grow with confidence. In this episode, you'll learn:
    • How to start a wedding planning business with the right priorities
    • Why relationships are still your most valuable marketing strategy
    • The business systems every wedding planner should build from Day One
    • Why understanding your finances is essential for long-term success
    • How AI can help wedding planners save time and improve productivity
    • Why mentors and industry community can accelerate your growth
    • The biggest lessons Irene wishes she knew when starting her wedding planning business
    If you're serious about building a profitable, sustainable wedding planning business, this episode will help you focus on what truly matters—before investing time and money in the wrong things. Sisters in Planning, you don't have to learn every lesson the hard way. Build smarter, serve better, and create a business designed for long-term success.

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    36 分
  • S3 Ep.6 - Hiring a Virtual Assistant to Scale Your Wedding Planning Business | Georgia DeFrancisco, I Said Yes! to Success

    S3 Ep.6 - Hiring a Virtual Assistant to Scale Your Wedding Planning Business | Georgia DeFrancisco, I Said Yes! to Success
    2026/08/05
    In this episode of Inside the Wedding Planner’s Mind, Irene sits down with Georgia DeFrancisco of I Said Yes to Success to discuss hiring virtual assistants and building support systems within your wedding planning business.

    They talk about when planners should hire help, how VAs can support operations and client experience, and why delegation is necessary for growth and long-term success.

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to do everything yourself, this episode will help you understand how support can create more freedom, consistency, and sustainability in your business.

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    54 分
  • S3 Ep.5 - Marketing for Wedding Planners: Content, Consistency & Visibility | Tayler Cusick Hollman, Enji

    S3 Ep.5 - Marketing for Wedding Planners: Content, Consistency & Visibility | Tayler Cusick Hollman, Enji
    2026/07/29
    In this episode of Inside the Wedding Planner’s Mind, Irene sits down with Tayler Cusick Hollman of Enji to talk about marketing strategies for wedding planners and how to build a marketing plan that actually works.

    Together, they dive into the importance of Consistency, Content & Visibility, sharing practical strategies for creating content, staying consistent with your marketing, increasing your visibility, and growing a sustainable wedding planning business without feeling overwhelmed.

    If you’ve been struggling with marketing your wedding planning business, this episode is full of actionable tips, real-world advice, and encouragement to help you market smarter and attract more of the right clients.

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    1 時間 10 分
  • S3 Ep.4 - Wedding Planning Timelines: Why Every Wedding Planner Needs Them | Eddie Babbage, Timeline Genius

    S3 Ep.4 - Wedding Planning Timelines: Why Every Wedding Planner Needs Them | Eddie Babbage, Timeline Genius
    2026/07/22
    In this episode of Inside the Wedding Planner’s Mind, Irene Tyndale sits down with Eddie Babbage, founder of Timeline Genius, to discuss how wedding planners can create better wedding day timelines, streamline their workflows, and execute events with greater efficiency and confidence.

    Eddie shares why a well-built wedding timeline is more than just a schedule—it’s one of the most important systems a wedding planner can use to keep couples, vendors, and the entire wedding day running smoothly.

    Irene and Eddie discuss wedding planning systems and workflows, client experience, vendor communication, timeline creation, and time-saving strategies for wedding planners. They also explore how the right processes and technology can reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and help planners deliver a more organized and professional experience from planning through execution.

    If you’re a wedding planner looking to improve your wedding day timelines, save time, strengthen vendor coordination, and create more efficient systems for your planning business, this episode is for you.

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    1 時間 2 分
  • S3 Ep.3 - Wedding Guest Communication Systems Every Wedding Planner Needs | Kerry Barrett, The Wedding App

    S3 Ep.3 - Wedding Guest Communication Systems Every Wedding Planner Needs | Kerry Barrett, The Wedding App
    2026/07/15
    In this episode of Inside the Wedding Planner’s Mind, Irene sits down with Kerry Barrett, founder of The Wedding App, to explore how better communication and streamlined systems can transform the wedding experience for couples, guests, and planners alike. They discuss the most common guest communication challenges, why clear and intentional workflows matter, and how technology can simplify everything from sharing event details to keeping everyone informed throughout the wedding journey. If you're a wedding planner looking to elevate both the client and guest experience through smarter communication and organization, this episode is packed with practical insights.

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    43 分