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91 THE NEXT LEVEL: Pablo Oliveira: Combining Business Savvy with Impeccable Design
In today’s episode of THE NEXT LEVEL, Andy and Melissa join forces to discuss all of the amazing insights from Pablo Oliveira’s episode. Pablo has a unique niche in the wedding industry and he’s managed to rise to the very top of his game and he works with many high profile clients.
90 Pablo Oliveira: Combining Business Savvy with Impeccable Design
Pablo Oliveira’s work is so elegant and sophisticated, his portfolio images alone are a feast for the eyes. Nuage Designs, the name of Pablo’s company, is growing internationally. From royal weddings to inaugural balls, Nuage Designs has been dressing the tables of some of the most prestigious events globally including Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding.
89 THE NEXT LEVEL: Preston Bailey: Part 2 Interview
In this episode of THE NEXT LEVEL, Andy and Melissa are focused on the most impactful parts of Preston Bailey’s second interview with Andy. Preston has been in the wedding business almost 40 years, so he has a tremendous amount of knowledge to share.
88 Preston Bailey: Part 2 Interview
We’re so excited to have Preston Bailey as a returning guest today. We take a deep dive into Preston’s business, his success and what he’s planning as his next act!
87 THE NEXT LEVEL: Abby + Tait Larson: Saving Style Me Pretty
In this episode of THE NEXT LEVEL, Andy and Melissa are breaking down lessons learned from Abby and Tait Larsen of Style Me Pretty.
Abby and Tait have had a journey that most bloggers will never experience – being bought by AOL and eventually on the chopping block, but given the chance to take their business back and make it better than ever.
86 Abby + Tait Larson: Saving Style Me Pretty
To get the full scoop on one of the hottest topics in the world of wedding inspiration, we are invited into the home of Abby & Tait Larson to learn more about their story, and the oh so popular wedding resource: Style Me Pretty.
85 THE NEXT LEVEL with Sean Low Discussing Bryan Rafanelli and Telling Clients’ Stories Through Event Design
Today’s episode of THE NEXT LEVEL is a very special one! For the first time in TNL history, we have a guest co-host. Since Melissa Fancy is on vacation, Andy has the incredibly smart and insightful Sean Lowe as his guest co-host today. Sean is the founder and President of The Business of Being Creative.
84 Bryan Rafanelli: REVISIT – Telling Clients’ Stories Through Event Design
REVISIT: If you’ve ever felt family pressure to pursue a certain career, then you can relate to today’s guest. When he realized the careers his family had chosen were not for him, he didn’t let it stop him. Today, you’ll hear the story of forging a completely new path and struggling, but being determined enough to succeed at the highest levels, as told by the amazing Bryan Rafanelli!
83 THE NEXT LEVEL: Cindy Novotny: Mastering Motivation
Buckle your seat belts because this episode of THE NEXT LEVEL is quite a ride. Andy and Melissa dig deeper into the amazing interview with Cindy Novotny, Founder of Master Connection Associates – this show is full of actionable items! Join us if you are ready for some truth bombs!
82 Cindy Novotny: Mastering Motivation
As anyone knows, sometimes we need a little motivation, a push in the right direction. Maybe we’re not as focused as we need to be and just need someone to motivate us to reach our potential.
Cindy Novotny is with us today, and she’s here to give some of her signature “straight talk” advice. Listen in and find out why you should embrace public speaking, set goals, and stay focused on what you want out of your life.
81 THE NEXT LEVEL: Norma Cohen: Building A Thriving Business Within A Community
In today’s episode, Andy and Melissa dig into the interview with Norma Cohen. If you haven’t listened to Norma’s full interview, you definitely should go back and listen.
Norma is a very unique planner. She’s been working in her community since she was a child and she’s spent years building those relationships that have been the bulk of her business!
80 Norma Cohen: Building A Thriving Business Within A Community
If there’s anyone who knows all the ins and outs of party planning, it’s Norma Cohen. Norma started planning parties on her own for her friends when she was only 12 years old. Later, she became the youngest female, at 16, on an Executive Board of Directors of the community center. And at 18 she opened her own business, Party Expressions. Listen in to find out why, after several attempts to leave the business, she just couldn’t keep away for long.
79 THE NEXT LEVEL: Julie Sabatino: The Stylish Bride
This episode of THE NEXT LEVEL is all about brides! Well, actually Julie Sabatino is all about brides and as the creator of The Stylish Bride, she performs a valuable service for brides.
Julie’s entire business model is based on providing a much-needed service for brides during a stressful time. Learn how she’s made herself an invaluable part of any wedding!
78 Julie Sabatino: The Stylish Bride
On the most important day of a couple’s life, family and friends gather to share a moment with two people committing their lives to one another.
Julie Sabatino is here to take some of that stress off. Julie the original wedding fashion stylist and founder of The Stylish Bride.
77 THE NEXT LEVEL: Michele Hodges: Building A Successful Referral Based Business
In this episode of THE NEXT LEVEL, Andy and Melissa unpack all of the lessons from Michele Hodges show. Michele shared exactly the steps she goes through when she plans an event, and then she also shared some of the unique aspects of her business – the fact that she has very little social media presence and mainly builds her customer base from referrals.
76 Michele Hodges: Building A Successful Referral Based Business
The way the world runs today, it often feels as if it’s impossible to make it in the Wedding Business without a strong social media presence as well as participating in a plethora of networking events. While it may seem like the only way to stay relevant these days, Michele Hodges is here to share otherwise. Michele is here to share how she never intended to fall into Event Planning, and her secret on how she’s managed to do well in the field.
75 THE NEXT LEVEL: Christian Oth: Innovative Wedding Photojournalism
We know it isn’t just luck that separates the most successful entrepreneurs in our industry from the rest of the pack. Success leaves clues and we are uncovering those clues to success on every single episode of THE NEXT LEVEL! Today, Andy and Melissa dive into the amazing Christian Oth interview! Christian was so open about sharing his keys to success and he was amazingly open about his tough road to the top! It hasn’t been without challenges.
74 Christian Oth: Innovative Wedding Photojournalism
As any Creative knows, getting started can be a challenge. Christian Oth is no stranger to the effort that goes into success. He moved to New York City when he was 19 years old in order to go to photography school, and he went from having to pawn his only camera, to owning his own wedding photography business. Today, Christian sits down with Andy to tell his story and to offer advice to aspiring photographers and Creatives.