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414 SEAN LOW: The Heart and Soul of the Wedding Industry
Sean Low of The Business of Being Creative joins Andy today to talk about his business and how it has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic over the last couple of...
413 LAURIE ARONS: Overcoming the Obstacles of a Challenging Year
Joining Andy today is returning guest Laurie Arons of Laurie Arons Special Events! Laurie founded her company in 1994 and has been featured in numerous...
412 KT MERRY: Implementing Adventure, Purpose, & Soul
Andy is joined today by KT Merry of KT Photography! KT has been recognized for her industry excellence by top media outlets such as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, and she...
411 REVISIT: Brett Culp – Obstacle Or Opportunity
What does leadership mean to you? Leadership has many meanings, and everyone may have their own perspective on it. Today’s guest, Brett Culp, has a wonderful point of view on leadership and has built an amazing foundation for his life.
410 HEIDI THOMPSON: Marketing, A Marriage of Two Passions and the Importance of Research
Today's guest, Heidi Thompson, has no shortage of hats that she wears! She is a wedding business and marketing strategist and is also a bestselling author,...
409 JENNIFER STEIN: Moving Forward and Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Andy's guest today is Jennifer Stein, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Destination I Do Magazine, a magazine that can be found on newsstands in all fifty...
408 PAUL MORSE: From the White House to White Gowns
Today's guest spot goes to Paul Morse, who chats with Andy about his career as a professional photographer! Paul is of Paul Morse Studios based in New Orleans,...
407 REVISIT: 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.
406 Sharon Sever: Head Designer for Galia Lahav – Worldwide Couture and High Fashion Design
Joining Andy today is Sharon Sever, Head Designer for Galia Lahav. Galia Lahav has established itself as one of the leading couture fashion houses, with...
405 SHAN-LYN MA: CEO of Zola and How Her Company Has Experienced Explosive Growth
Shan-Lyn Ma, the CEO and co-founder of Zola, joins Andy in this episode of The Wedding Biz to discuss her business and her career! Launched in 2013, Zola is the...
404 ANNA PRICE OLSON: Editorial Director, Brides
Chatting with Andy in this episode of The Wedding Biz is Anna Price Olson! Anna is the editorial director of Brides and acts as the brand lead for the...
403 REVISIT: 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.
402 GINA ESPOSITO AND SHEENA MEEKINS: Partners In Photography
Joining Andy in this episode of The Wedding Biz is not one but two guests – Gina Esposito and Sheena Meekins! Gina and Sheena are best friends turned...
401 RYAN HILL: A Uniquely Theatrical Commitment to Creativity and Playing the Long Game
Ryan Hill, founder and C.E.O. of Apotheosis Events, joins Andy on The Wedding Biz today to talk about his career and his business! Apotheosis Events is a premier...
400 DANIELA BRAGA: A Professional Model’s Dream Wedding
Andy has a really fun interview planned for this episode – an interview with the highly successful Brazilian model Daniela Braga! Daniela is based out of New...
399 Revisit Christian Oth: Innovative Wedding Photojournalism
On this episode of The Wedding Biz, Andy is having a conversation with Christian Oth. Listen as he discusses how he is dealing with the pandemic both personally and professionally, why he charges an upcharge for new contracts and a non-refundable percentage if a client postpones. Christian also shares what he is doing now, including his newest workshops
Christian is an internationally renowned photographer. His experience in fashion, photojournalism, portraiture, advertising, and still life combines into an editorial style that makes Christian truly one of a kind. American Photo named him one of the world’s ten best photographers, and his work has appeared in top fashion and wedding publications.
Listen as Christian shares what he is doing to stay grounded and in shape, since the pandemic began, and how it has affected him personally. Professionally, the pandemic has led to cancellations and postponements. However, he has been able to stay busy with Commercial and Advertising Photography.
Christian speaks about staying in touch with his clients and working with them to reschedule one-on-one. He talks about adding an upcharge to new contracts to help cover the cost and how he is now running a leaner and meaner company with a strong core team of employees and outsourcing what he can. Christian has also launched a workshop on photography and is looking forward to adding more specialized courses and, eventually, a business course to learn how to run a photography business.
398 HUGH HOWSER: Incorporating a Sense of Humor and a Sixth Sense
Hugh Howser, Director of Creative at H Three Events, joins Andy today to talk about his career as a wedding planner thus far. Hugh is Nashville's go-to expert...
397 ANNIE LEE: Overcoming Challenges as the Daughter of Design
Annie Lee, the principal planner of Daughter of Design, joins Andy in this episode of The Wedding Biz to reflect on her career and her accomplishments, of which...