Planner Life Academy

Hi friends We are back from our first wedding this season, where we were together for the first time in MONTHS and we realized that...well, we missed each other & we miss you all!! We are jumping on IG Live Monday, May 3rd at 11am pst to say hello, check in and share some updates of what we have been up to behind the scenes. Come say hello! We look forward to seeing you there!

Heather and I chat all about Revamping Your Vendor List Post COVID on Episode 26! If you are like us and are feeling the struggle of vendor relationships and knowing who is open and who isn't this is a must listen to episode!

Using this time to do all the things you never felt you had time to do? Our business template bundle includes every single one of our templates ($229.98 if you purchased them all separately) for $179.99! From defining your services, sales process, onboarding clients, stepping up your design process, and finally having a plan for social media, these templates will help you complete all of your "work ON your business" tasks. Learn more and pick it up through the link in our profile and, regardless of if you do, we hope you are finding some time to invest in your personal and professional growth https://plannerlifeacademy.com//business-and-design-templa

Last week we let you know about the Wedding Summit Series, which kicks off next week. As more details come out, this event just keeps getting better and betteryou won’t want to miss it! We can’t wait for you to hear from the amazing experts being featured and learn the best strategies to build strong referral networks, get more qualified leads, and make $$$ in 2021. It’s going to be SO good! You’re going to hear from us on Wednesday!... Join us and 40+ other wedding industry educators and community leaders for this free online eventget your ticket at the link below! https://margauxfraise.mykajabi.com/a/41974/aeTfoCog

When you think about the things you need to have as a wedding planner, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of a website and logo. Maybe you think of a team of assistants. Maybe you think of having a clear process. Those are certainly all things you need but some of the most important things you can have as a wedding planner are strong resources. That’s because the career and work of a wedding planner are always changing, and it is imperative that you have people, places, and things to turn to when you find yourself needing to adapt or update. So today, we wanted to share some of our favorite go-to’s with you! Click over to the blog for what we consider to be must-have resources for wedding planners and lean on them when you need to. https://plannerlifeacademy.com//resources-for-wedding-plan

Want to learn how to build community and make lasting connections that can actually help your business? Sign up for the Wedding Summit Series: Community Edition! Over 40+ speakers, panelists and experts will be diving deep into ways to do just that, sharing actionable tips that you can implement right away! The best part? It’s FREE! Grab your ticket below and join us February 22-26, all online! https://margauxfraise.mykajabi.com/a/41974/aeTfoCog

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Did you purchase our old online course in years past and want to join our wedding planner mastermind? Graduates of the Ultimate Wedding Planner Blueprint get exclusive pricing to join and upgrade to the brand new course when it launches on December 1st And, did you know that the updated course includes 14 NEW VIDEOS?!? Learn more about what's included in our graduate upgrade and register through the link below. https://plannerlifeacademy.mykajabi.com/o/FRC2dBjL/checkout

What's standing in between you and your goals? When you're sitting at your desk and making plans, what is the one thing that consistently gets in the way? We'd bet that it is a little voice that makes you question or doubt that you have what you need to make it happen. We all have that voice in our head, and you know the best way to get rid of it is? Having a trusted circle to ask questions and call when you need that double check! That's why we decided to start this ma...stermind program. Because, is there a better time than now to shut that voice up and know that you have done everything you can to grow your passion into a bright future?!? We don't think so! Group coaching calls One on one mentorship Lifetime access to our new online course on 12/1 All of our templates and workshop handouts The same swag bag our Academy attendees got We planned our wedding planner mastermind around YOU, your goals, and all the ways we can help you make them happen! And, enrollment is open until November 30th or when spots fill up! Snag one for yourself through the link below! xo, Lindsay and Heather https://plannerlifeacademy.mykajabi.com/

Enrollment for our wedding planner mastermind opens on SUNDAY and we cannot wait! You've told us that you need more opportunities to get hands-on support from us, so we've been working hard to design a program that will make you feel ready to take on next year. Stay tuned for announcements and links, but be sure to snag your spot earlythere are limited seats!

Hey planners! Today we have an award-winning boutique wedding planner, Margaux Fraise of @HarmonyCreativeStudio as our guest! Margaux is based in Los Angeles and has a really interesting story of overcoming a huge challenge. A few years into her business, she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. She tells us about what it was like going through this and the biggest lessons she learned while navigating through it. We talk about the importance of community, getting your legal contracts in order, and why you need to set up processes for your business if you want to grow. Give today's new episode a listen, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoy tuning in https://plannerlifeacademy.com//episode-16-margaux-fraise-

One question we often get from planners is whether or not they should do styled shoots. And, my answer is a non-answer of sortsbut that’s because styled shoots can be just the thing for some and not for others. So today, I wanted to share the questions we encourage you to ask yourself before jumping into a styled shoot, whether that is because someone has asked you to participate or you were inspired to do one on your own. Click through to the blog to figure out if a styled shoot is something you need to do! https://plannerlifeacademy.com//do-you-need-to-plan-a-styl

Earlier this month, we had the honor of contributing to this article published on BRIDES! We know some of you are thinking about starting a wedding planning business and this article is for you! Click through the link below to read all of the great advice from experienced planners https://www.brides.com/how-to-become-a-wedding-planner-4845

"We are not guaranteed tomorrow, we don’t know what next year will bring, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop dreaming." - Heather

It seems like anyone and everyone is becoming a wedding planner by just launching an Instagram and getting started. But building a successful wedding planning business isn’t that easy. Do you want to be profitable? Do you want this to be a sustainable business? Do you want this to be your full-time career? If so, you really want to go back to the fundamentals of having things in place like a website, business license, insuranceall of the things you need to run a professional business. In today's new episode, you’ll hear what you need to have in place to start your wedding planning business and our tips for getting started on the right path. Tune in wherever you like to listen to podcasts or through the link below https://plannerlifeacademy.com//episode-15-starting-a-wedd

It's humbling to know that Academy has helped hundreds of planners make their dreams a reality! And today, we are thrilled to share Richel's story (in her own words). Click through to the blog to learn about the ways attending Academy help her propel For the Good Events forward since 2017! https://plannerlifeacademy.com//wedding-planner-workshop-f

Honored and thrilled to have contributed to this great piece from BRIDES on National Wedding Planner Day

Happy National Wedding Planner Day As people who spend their careers serving others, taking time to recognize the work we do is important! We're advisors, logistics managers, designers, confidants, and dream makers to our clients, and while the job isn't always easy, it is fulfilling to say the least! So, we hope you are celebrating your hard work and that of your team today As a little something to help you celebrate, download our pack of free graphics to share on social media! You can grab those in the shop (link below) and be sure to use the hashtag #nationalweddingplannerday when you do! xo, Lindsay and Heather https://plannerlifeacademy.com//national-wedding-planner-d

Thrilled to have had the opportunity to contribute to this piece for BRIDES https://www.brides.com/how-to-become-a-wedding-planner-4845

Hey planners! Today we have a special episode for you where we took a deep dive into what our workshop was like this year. We just recently wrapped up our 10th in-person workshop and in this episode, we shared our takeaways and chatted about the roles that we have for the event, how we pivoted it during COVID and what students learn at our workshops. You’ll hear the feedback we’ve gotten from planners who attended, the number one takeaway of the event for planners and a few of our favorite moments from the workshop! Give it a listen through the link below or wherever you like to listen to podcasts https://plannerlifeacademy.com/epi/episode-14-academy-recap