In this episode, Andy and Melissa discuss Andy’s interview with Jennifer Zabinski, of JZ Events. Jennifer’s interview presented so many tangible takeaways for other Designers, so listen in and learn the biggest takeaways from this episode.
Event Planners and Designers
96 Jennifer Zabinski: High-Touch Planning
This week’s episode features Jennifer Zabinski of JZ Events. Jennifer is a dedicated and talented wedding planner, known for being cool under pressure, great with communication and always looks out for the vendors while honoring the clients.
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!
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!
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.
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.