Event: Crushed for Wedding Pros

Are you a wedding pro ready to ’crush it’ in life and business?Each week on the Event: Crushed podcast, we’ll be chatting about all things wedding industry, entrepreneurship, and how to take our businesses to the next level with practical advice and real life stories from someone who has been in it for over a decade, along with expert guests! Host Becky Hart has owned her PNW wedding + event planning company Event Crush since 2012, has bought and sold a rental business, and leads one of the longest-running wedding pro networking groups in Oregon. She is excited to share her expertise and bring on amazing guests to discuss topics such as social media, burnout, growing a team, vendor relationships, work/life balance, and so much more. Tune in each Friday for a new episode!

Event: Crushed for Wedding Pros is a business podcast hosted by Becky Hart, with 75 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Becky Hart hosts Event: Crushed for Wedding Pros, a business show with 75 episodes published.

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  Episode #75

  75 | Website Copy that Connects & Converts with Copy by Laura

  Oct 29, 202542 minS0

  <p>Welcome to episode 75! This will be the *last* episode as "Event: Crushed," but don't worry -- we're not going anywhere! Things are evolving and I am excited to be back in a couple of weeks with a brand new vision for the podcast. I hope you'll stick around!<br> <br> </p> <p>In this episode, Becky chats with copywriter Laura Paetkau of Copy by Laura about the power of connection-driven copy and how wedding pros can use their words to build trust, attract dream clients, and convert inquiries into bookings.</p> <p>Laura shares her journey from government communications...

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  Episode #74

  74 | Franchising, Growth & Company Culture with Kerrie Hileman of The White Magnolia

  Oct 22, 202549 minS0

  <p>In this inspiring episode, Becky sits down with Kerrie Hileman, founder of The White Magnolia Bridal Collection and Magnolia Laine, to explore her journey from CPA to bridal boutique founder to multi-location business owner and franchisor. Kerrie shares how she turned her love for bridal fashion into a thriving brand with 15 locations across the U.S., leading an all-female team and creating unforgettable experiences for brides.<br> <br> </p> <p>Together, Becky and Kerrie discuss:</p> <p>How Kerrie transitioned from an accounting career to entrepreneurship</p> <p>The intentional growth behind expanding to multiple locations</p> <p>How...

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  Episode #73

  73 | Using Video to Serve Your Audience & Grow Your Business with Shayna Lloyd

  Oct 8, 202544 minS0

  <p>If video still feels intimidating, time-consuming, or like something you “should” be doing but can’t keep up with, this episode will change your mind.</p> <p>Montana-based photographer, videographer, and educator Shayna Lloyd of Montana Diaries joins Becky to unpack the real purpose of video marketing — connection, not perfection. Shayna shares how she went from travel vlogs to running a thriving photo + video business and how video became the most powerful tool for growing trust and visibility in her brand.</p> <p>You’ll hear how she uses “function-first” content to bring in aligned clients, why your video strategy shoul...

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  Episode #72

  72 | The Emotional & Physical Toll of Weddings & How to Recharge After Busy Season

  Oct 1, 202538 minS0

  <p>Wedding season takes a toll on all of us — emotionally, physically, and mentally — and as wedding pros, we often put everyone else first while pushing through our own challenges. In this episode, I’m sharing openly about the weight we carry during the season, from difficult clients to personal struggles we work through quietly, and even the physical exhaustion of long wedding days.</p> <p>I’ll also share practical and restorative ways to recharge, reset, and re-energize before diving into all those projects you’ve been saving for the off-season. Think staycations, massages, creative hobbies, rest, and reconnecting with commu...

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  Episode #71

  71 | Growing Your Team While Staying Recession-Resilient with Taylor Fail

  Sep 24, 202539 minS0

  <p>In today’s episode of Event: Crushed, Becky is joined by Taylor Fail, CEO and lead planner of Lace & Bow Bridal, a destination wedding planning and design company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.</p> <p>Taylor’s story is a powerful reminder that growth often comes from bold decisions—like leaving behind a veterinary career during COVID to pursue wedding planning full-time. Since then, she’s built a thriving team of planners and support staff, expanding her business while maintaining her high-touch, intentional approach to weddings.</p> <p>Together, Becky and Taylor dive into:</p> <p>Taylor’s journey fr...

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