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Timeline Genius
Entrepreneurship
Wedding Industry
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Work-Life Balance
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Leadership
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Mindset
Networking
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Weddings
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Wedding Industry Insider is the business podcast for wedding planners and coordinators who want to build a more profitable, sustainable wedding planning business — without burning out. Host Eddie Babbage (CEO of Timeline Genius) sits down with top wedding professionals, venue owners, and industry experts to bring you real, heartfelt conversations about what it actually takes to thrive in this indu... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Sheehy
Founder of The Perfect Match Weddings, full-service wedding planning and design
The Perfect Match Weddings
Episode: #193 What's Your Next Level as a Wedding Planner? (with Sam Sheehy)
Akua Konadu
Storytelling strategist
Self-employed/Storytelling Studio
Episode: #192 - The Content Strategy AI Can Never Replace (with Akua Konadu)
Gavin Snyder
Founder of Gavin Snyder Events; Evergreen floral design sister company
Gavin Snyder Events; Evergreen
Episode: #191 Ready to Take Wedding Planning Full Time? Here's How to Quit Your Day Job (with Gavin Snyder)
Gabby Pinkerton
Founder of CauseWeCan Events; Nashville-based wedding planner focusing on hospitality-forward, adventurous weddings
CauseWeCan Events
Episode: #190 - How Does a Luxury Wedding Planner Only Make $24k? (The Fall and Rise of Gabrielle Pinkerton)
Dana Kadwell
Founder of Hustle and Gather (speaking, consulting, and team training for event professionals)
Hustle and Gather
Episode: #189 Dana Kadwell Has Wedding Planning Down to a Science
Georgie Mitchell
Founder of Georgina Rose Events; author; podcaster
Georgina Rose Events
Episode: WII 188 - Georgie Mitchell Doesn't Plan Luxury Weddings (And You Don't Have to Either)
Daria Neretina
Co-owner and head of creative and visual communication for WedVibes
WedVibes
Episode: WII 187 - 5 Ways Wedding Planners Can Stand Out to Gen Z Couples (With WedVibes Founders Daria Neretina & Alina Krupenina)
Alina Krupenina
Co-owner and head of commercial strategy for WedVibes
WedVibes
Episode: WII 187 - 5 Ways Wedding Planners Can Stand Out to Gen Z Couples (With WedVibes Founders Daria Neretina & Alina Krupenina)
Annette Naif
Founder and creative director at Naif Productions, a strategic event production company
Naif Productions
Episode: WII 184 - What Annette Naif Learned Making Negative $57 Per Hour

Host

Eddie Babbage
Host of the show, founder/CEO of Timeline Genius

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Amazing conversations with industry pros!

    Eddie does a fantastic job of getting some of the best of the best wedding pros on the podcast. The questions and conversations are wildly insightful and engaging. It is clear that Eddie is passionate about providing immense value for his listeners, especially wedding planners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colleen Carswell
    United States3 years ago
  • Best Wedding Podcast

    This is a great podcast for anyone interested in the wedding industry or in events in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JadeStone3
    United States4 years ago
  • My favorite wedding industry podcast

    I love that Andy has a variety of guests from all realms of the wedding world. With a focus on what's relevant to his ideal clients (wedding planners) the format and questions are great as well. I get excited every time a new podcasts drops. And often listen to it twice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @gathernortheast
    United States4 years ago
  • So helpful!

    As a wedding pro, this podcast is so informative. It is so valuable hearing other pros give their tips, advice and relay their experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    morganmoana
    United States6 years ago
  • Not to be missed!

    Ok, I CANNOT get enough of Eddie Babbage’s Wedding Industry Insider Podcasts. One is more impressive than the next, filled with truly actionable information to not only give you the knowledge and the tools you need to get your business moving forward and growing, but the inspiration to do better. Eddie’s guests are the best in the industry - awfully knowledgeable and engaging and Eddie’s questions are just what you would want to ask yourself, no matter at what stage of the game you are. There ar... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuribeV
    Australia6 years ago

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The show is valued for its focus on business growth and marketing, not just industry trends.
Listener reviews praise the host for deep, actionable conversations with top wedding pros.
Guests are consistently described as knowledgeable and practical with clear takeaways.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#190 - How Does a Luxury Wedding Planner Only Make $24k? (The Fall and Rise of Gabrielle Pinkerton)
Q: What hard moments did Gabby face that forced a change in her business model?
Gabby describes a year when payroll costs and owner pay were unsustainable, with the agency operating at a loss despite high revenue. This led to a shift from a base salary plus commissions to an hourly structure, followed by a broader restructuring of the team and pricing strategy.
WII 188 - Georgie Mitchell Doesn't Plan Luxury Weddings (And You Don't Have to Either)
Q: How has your path to client generation worked out, given you eschew luxury for a different model?
Her strategy centers on being herself, producing consistent educational and entertaining content, leveraging podcasts and social media, and offering services that align with her personality and brand, which has proven effective in attracting ideal clients at scale.
WII 188 - Georgie Mitchell Doesn't Plan Luxury Weddings (And You Don't Have to Either)
Q: Did you get social pressure from within the market to go the luxury path, and how did you respond?
Yes, there was pressure early on, but Georgie chose to stay true to her approach, prioritizing service to a broad market and authenticity over climbing the luxury ladder, which ultimately attracted the right clients for her brand.
WII 184 - What Annette Naif Learned Making Negative $57 Per Hour
Q: What one piece of advice would you give people?
To just put the right people around you and have a great support system.
WII 183 - Broc Barton's Top Leadership Tips For Wedding Planners
Q: What does mindset mean to you?
Broc explained that mindset involves the inner conversation that shapes one's reality.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Industry Insider

What is Wedding Industry Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, industry-forward show that pulls in top wedding-pro professionals to discuss real-world challenges and opportunities in the wedding business. Episodes frequently cover pricing strategies, client experience, marketing and branding, leadership, and technology—often with a focus on scaling, authenticity, and serving a broad range of clients rather than chasing luxury alone. A standout pattern is the blend of hands-on tactics (pricing, workflows, vendor referrals) with broader business wisdom (leadership, data-driven decisions, and leveraging social media) from practitioners who run agencies, venues, tech platforms, and coaching businesses. The format tends to feature actionable takeaways, candid storytelling, and a strong emphasis... more

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Recent guests on Wedding Industry Insider include:

1. Sam Sheehy
2. Akua Konadu
3. Gavin Snyder
4. Gabby Pinkerton
5. Dana Kadwell
6. Georgie Mitchell
7. Daria Neretina
8. Alina Krupenina

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