Best Brandee Gaar Podcasts (2025)

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E111: Brandee Gaar 1:02:44

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Send us a text Brandee Gaar - Founder & CEO of Blush by Brandee Gaar/Host of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast/Business Coach/Keynote Speaker - shares her empowering story of faith and business including being extremely fearful as a child, especially of dying; how the birth of her first daughter mixed with her husband’s faith brought her closer to God; b…

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293. Give Me 9 Minutes and I'll Increase Your Bookings by 200% 11:25

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application If you're only following up once with new inquiries, you're ghosting your leads—and it's killing your bookings. In this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO podcast, I walk you…

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E114: Todd Blyleven 1:00:22

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Send us a text Todd Blyleven - TEDx Speaker/ CMO / Survivor & Resilience Leader/ Former Pro Athlete & MLB Scout - takes us on a heroic journey of faith and fortitude including being a bat boy for his dad’s World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates and hearing the story of David & Goliath in the dugout; reading the Bible in hotels in the minor league…

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292. (ALERT) How Tariffs are Affecting the Wedding Industry. 15:02

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application The economy might be uncertain, but your business doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m breaking down how tariffs, inflation, and shifting booking patterns are affecti…

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E113: Ann McNeill 56:47

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Send us a text Ann McNeill - President & CEO/ Leader in Construction/ Speaker/ Author/ Coach for Personal & Professional Empowerment - joins me from a cruise around the world. She paused in Malta to share her faith and business journey including growing up in a religious home (not even listening to the radio); a vow to walk away from faith when she…

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291. Legal Landmines Wedding Pros are Stumbling Over in 2025 w/ Paige Griffith 44:47

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application How are Tariffs impacting the Wedding Industry?—Wedding pros are getting hit from every angle this year and there is much more than world trade deals to be aware of. In t…

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E112: Rusty Tugman 1:03:29

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Send us a text Rusty Tugman - Organizational Development Specialist/Leadership Trainer/Certified Coach/Event Speaker - takes us on his journey of overcoming and faith including the importance of Pslams 71:17; growing up in the Church; having parents that encouraged questions about faith; struggles with infertility; how the Church and the faith help…

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290. How to Build a $100K Wedding Business This Year 9:40

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application 👉 Wedding pros—you’re crazy talented, but let’s be real: talent alone isn’t getting you to six figures. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact strategy I’d use in 2025 if…

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289. Inside My 7-Figure Calendar (Daily Breakdown) 30:32

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Wedding Pro, If you’re feeling stretched thin between client work, family life, and trying to grow your business, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my real weekly sche…

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E110: Dr. Benjamin Wendt 1:02:56

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Send us a text Dr. Benjamin Wendt - Vice President at First Citizens Bank/Co-Founder of Bridge The Globe/Keynote Speaker - shares his story of faith and faith in the workplace including being born dead; growing up in a Christian home; stepping away from faith to explore the world’s ways; the voice he heard that changed everything; jamming with frie…

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288. Why You Feel Broke—Even If You're Fully Booked 13:41

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application If you’ve ever had a fully booked calendar but still felt broke at the end of the month, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the difference between sales (booked c…

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E109: Karolyn Hart 1:06:00

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Send us a text Karolyn Hart - President of Inspire HUB and the Founder of iHUBApp - invites us into her story of faith and work including growing up a pastor’s kid (PK); giving her heart to Jesus at five years old; a shared love of faith and science; a powerful experience with her niece; going through a crisis of faith; never “arriving” as a Christ…

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287. Reaction: What's REALLY going on in the Wedding Industry in 2025 15:34

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The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorg The 2025 Knot Vendor Report just dropped, and lemme tell you—it’s got a lot of data. But before you go making big changes to your business, let’…

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E108: Michael Price 56:58

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Send us a text Michael Price - Vice President of Business Development for Orion Groups/Healthcare Executive/Pastor/Multiple Sclerosis Advocate - shares his faith and journey including a move to the land of the Mouse (Orlando); issues with self esteem; one powerful night with the Holy Spirit that changed his life; depression that led to suicide atte…

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286. No One Cares About Gen Z 17:43

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Gen Z is already in your sales funnel—even if you haven’t noticed yet—and their buying habits are nothing like what worked with Millennials. In this spicy episode, I’m breaking down why ignoring this generation could be costing you thousands and how to adjust your sales strategy to keep up with who’s actually booking weddings in 2025. Here is the t…

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E107: Phil Thurston 1:02:44

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Send us a text Phil Thurston - world renowned fine art photographer, filmmaker and author - shares his remarkable story, faith and artistic perspective including not growing up in a Christian household; surfing competitively; attending a Christian camp that likely planted a seed; meeting God in an emotional and powerful way in Hawaii; “finding new …

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285. Is the Wedding Industry Declining? 20:44

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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Think the wedding industry is slowing down? It’s actually about to explode… but only if you know how to pivot. Let’s talk about why leads feel low, what Gen Z couples rea…

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E106: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe 1:03:24

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Send us a text Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - Climate Scientist | Distinguished Professor, Texas Tech | Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy | Author, SAVING US - welcomes us into her fascinating story of faith and science including inviting Jesus into her heart at four years old; growing up in a science family; getting involved with IVCF in college; ho…

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E105: Lee Partee 1:00:05

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Send us a text Lee Partee - Founding Partner at Skyview Partners LLC /Speaker - shares how his faith and work intertwine including growing up spending more time at church than at home; accepting Christ at eight years old; attending real estate sales school; money as his god; losing his company in the crash of 2008; spending 28 months in federal cus…

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284. The 3 Numbers That Will Make or Break Your Wedding Business This Year 22:32

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Start running your wedding business like a legit business. Head over to https://weddingproceo.com/application and apply to work with us. Q1 is officially behind us, and if you're running a real wedding business (not a hobby), it's time to assess the numbers that actually matter. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 key metrics every wedding pro needs…

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283. How to Scale Your Wedding Business Without Burning Out 14:56

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Wedding pros, are you drowning in client work, hustling nonstop, and still not making enough? It’s time to shift from overworked to CEO. In this episode, we’re diving into the three key strategies to scale your business without burning out: systematizing and hiring, pricing for profitability, and focusing on what actually moves the needle. CEO, sca…

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E104: Krystal Parker 1:02:25

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Send us a text Krystal Parker - President of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce/Business & Brand Marketing Strategist/Author/Speaker - shares her testimony and how her faith guides her work including ten years of perfect attendance at church and checking boxes but no fruit; elevating work as worship; reconnecting to Jesus after second divorce; …

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Kaya Waldman: Sleighing Giants at Nazaré 35:21

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Send us a text Join us as we dive into an inspiring tale of courage, passion, and relentless determination in this episode of the "Defeating Can't" podcast hosted by Andy Bestwick. We explore the captivating journey of Kaya Waldman, a passionate surfer whose dreams are as boundless as the ocean itself. From her beginnings riding Hawaii’s powerful s…

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Stefan Gaar: A Journey to Cycle Across Seven Continents 21:23

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Send us a text In this episode of Defeating Can't, I sit down with Stefan—better known as Freak of Nature on Instagram—who is embarking on an extraordinary mission: cycling across all seven continents. At just 26 years old, this Austrian adventurer set out in early October, traveling fully self-supported with his camping gear, determined to experie…

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E103: Hannah Linder 53:52

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Send us a text Hannah Linder - international and multi-award-winning graphic designer who specializes in professional book cover design, novelist, and self-portrait photographer of historical fashion - invites us into her faith journey including being an old soul who loves music from the 40’s-60’s; growing up in a Christian family; wanting Jesus in…

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282. The #1 Mistake That's KILLING Your Wedding Planning Business 11:37

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Wedding planners—are you cutting event management from your services? BIG mistake. If you’ve hit that “fully booked” stage and think the only way to scale is by eliminating event management, I need you to STOP. Cutting it means losing cash flow, vendor referrals, and a built-in training ground for your team. But here’s the good news: you don’t have…

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E102: Alex Sanfilippo 55:33

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Send us a text Alex Sanfilippo - Founder of PodMatch - invites us into his faith journey and how his faith guides his business including being raised in a Christian home but actually coming to Christ in his early twenties; having an entrepreneur mindset at ten years old; rising to the top in the real estate business before the “crash”; hitting rock…

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281. The Power of Viral Content: Strategies for Creating Shareable Videos 36:31

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Wedding pros, if you’ve been sleeping on video marketing, it’s time to wake up! In this episode, Keenya Kelly breaks down exactly how to create shareable, viral-worthy video content—even if you don’t think you’re creative. You don’t need fancy equipment or hours of editing—just the right strategy to attract your dream clients. Stop chasing likes an…

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E101: Lisa Lord 57:02

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Send us a text Lisa Lord - Photographer & Owner of LiLo Photography and Branding - takes us on her journey of faith and career including the blessing of a “boring”testimony; “unanswered prayers”; her desire to be a teacher from a young age; transitioning from teacher to stay at home mom; the emotional toll of teaching; being a rule follower; starti…

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280. 3 Things I Would Do TODAY If My Business Was Brand New 10:35

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If you had to start your wedding business from zero today—no clients, no reputation, no audience—how would you get booked FAST? Most wedding pros waste years figuring it out, but I’m handing you the roadmap in this episode. The truth is, success isn’t just about talent—it’s about strategy. If you’re tired of feeling overworked, underpaid, and wonde…

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Coach Jason Carnegie: My Performance Coach 43:49

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Send us a text This podcast explores the world of wellness coaching through my experience with Kauai’s own Dr. Jason Carnegie—a renowned fitness coach dedicated to improving lives through positive psychology. As a former skeptic of the industry, I wasn’t sure how it connected to mental health clinicians or its overall impact. In this episode, I div…

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E100: Dr. Mark Rutland 1:00:45

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Send us a text Dr. Mark Rutland - former Senior Pastor of Calvary Assembly in Orlando, FL/Former President of both Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL and Oral Roberts University/Founder and Director of the National Institute of Christian Leadership and Global Servants/Author - encourages us through his faith journey including not growing up in…

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279. Close Every Wedding Sale in 4 Steps 1:04:02

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Wedding pros, if you’re blaming the economy for slow bookings, think again! It’s not the market—it’s your strategy. In this episode, I’m sharing my exact process for selling in today’s wedding industry, straight from my talk at the SWEL Celestial Summit. I break down how to shift your marketing, master consultations, and close the sale on the call—…

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E99: Michael Anthony 1:02:12

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Send us a text This episode contains background music from the co-working space that allows my guest to preach where he reaches Michael Anthony - Courage Matters Founder and President - invites is into his faith journey and expertise including how a calculus teacher impacted his relationship with Jesus; talking about love AND truth; trust and obey …

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278. The Key Differences Between a $100K and $500K Business (and How to Scale) 9:12

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If you're stuck at six figures and wondering how to scale to half a million, the answer isn't working more hours or booking more clients—it's about making smarter decisions. In this episode, you'll learn how to diversify your lead flow, make marketing a daily priority, and implement systems that free up your time while increasing revenue. Scaling i…

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277. How to Reach Gen Z Couples in 2025 7:30

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Wedding pros, if you're still selling to Gen Z couples like it's 2015, you're already losing! Gen Z isn’t buying services—they’re buying stories, experiences, and YOU. If your content isn’t stopping them in their tracks, if your process isn’t fast and seamless, and if you’re not building trust upfront, they’re moving on. In this episode, I’m breaki…

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E98: Brian Jewell 1:02:41

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Send us a text Brian Jewell - Travel Journalist | Podcast Host | VP & Executive Editor at The Group Travel Leader Inc. - invites us on an adventure of faith including the openness of travel; being a child of parents impacted by the Jesus Movement; inviting Jesus into his heart at the age of three; nothing like being in the presence of God; contentm…

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276. Why You’re Not Getting 3-5 Inquiries Per Day (and How to Fix It) 10:46

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Wedding pros, if you're not getting 3-5 inquiries a day, your content might be the problem. You're showing up, but are you making it easy for couples to say yes? In this episode, I break down the three shifts you need to make to turn your social media into a lead-generating machine—without the guesswork. Hit play now and start seeing those DMs and …

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E97: Tamra Andress 1:03:30

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Send us a text Tamra Andress - Business Ecosystem Builder, Founder of F.I.T. in Faith Press (Publishing), Founder Collective Non-profit, Top Biz Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, 6x #1 Best Selling Author, Intl. Retreat & Conferences Host, ordained minister - takes us on an inspiring faith-filled journey of life and work including looking at rock bottom …

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275. The Big Reveal: Why We Rebranded and What It Means for Wedding Pros 16:33

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Hey there, CEO! If you’ve been following me for a while, you may have noticed a shift. A new name. A fresh look. A bigger vision. Yes, we’ve officially rebranded from BrandeeGaar.com to WeddingProCEO.com, and I couldn’t be more excited to pull back the curtain and tell you exactly why we made this change and what it means for YOU. =================…

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E96: Aziza Green 1:00:13

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Send us a text Aziza Green - Brand Manager for Acorn Press Publishing at Bible Society AU/Online Campus Pastor/PhD candidate researching Digital Wisdom - shares her life, faith and work including starting life as Muslim and going to Islamic pre-school; becoming Catholic after mom remarried; experiencing sexual abuse as a child; moving from South Af…

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274. How a Viral Nightmare Turned Into 120 Clients in 7 Days 46:39

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Imagine scrolling TikTok late at night only to see your business making headlines—for all the wrong reasons. For Kandra Jones, owner of Twirly Shears, this nightmare became her reality when a bride posted a TikTok video washing off her bridal makeup just 20 minutes before walking down the aisle. In this episode we are unpacking the incredible lesso…

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E95: Andy Norman 1:06:29

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Send us a text Andy Norman - Managing Partner of GMF Steel Group and Founder & President of the Norman Family Foundation - shares his journey of faith and work including growing up Southern Baptist; really coming into his faith at 15; having a strong group of friends that helped one another through college; wanting to be a ferrier; the importance o…

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273. Meet the Woman Who's Flipping the Wedding Floral Industry on Its Head 45:53

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Struggling to manage smaller floral orders or turning away leads that don’t meet your minimums? In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Hardesty, founder of Poppy, to uncover how she’s streamlining the floral process and helping florists earn more without the heavy admin work. Plus, we dive into how planners and other wedding pros can refer Poppy …

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E94: Anna Machura 1:10:17

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Send us a text Anna Machura - University Language Teacher at University College Cork / International Speaker /ICF Accredited Neurolanguage Coach®; Chair of TEFL Kuwait Neurolinguistics SIG; ESL Teacher (Cambridge Eng.); Teacher Trainer; Dyslexia Specialist; Therapist - shares her story of faith and work including God and Jesus being with her but be…

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272. 2025 Wedding Industry Predictions 24:55

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Gen Z is officially here—and they’re reshaping the wedding industry! Based on insights from The Knot Worldwide 2025 Trends Report, in this episode, we will break down Gen Z’s 2025 Wedding Industry Predictions and the Top Trends Wedding Pros Need to Know. If you want to stay competitive and connect with this next wave of couples, you'll love this ep…

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E93: Mitch Sugg 1:12:52

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Send us a text Mitch Sugg - Pastor/Performance Coach/Author of "Lead Well"/Motivational Speaker - shares his faith journey and encouragement including growing up a “PK” (pastor’s kid); watching his dad in the marketplace; Jesus having one arm shorter than another (in a painting!); the importance of church camp; wrestling with God; we are all called…

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New Years Message from Scott Warren 11:51

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Send us a text A message of gratitude and a look ahead from the host of Preach Where You Reach, Scott Warren. Support the showBy Scott Warren

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Christmas Break Replay Spotlight: Evangelist Jordan Morris 1:05:57

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Send us a text Evangelist Jordan Morris - All For Jesus/Hand Of Jesus - shares his story, his faith and his heart including being read biblical stories rather than fairytales as a child; his parents bringing him to Christ at the age of seven; dreaming of preaching despite having a severe stutter; being given his first opportunity to preach at age 1…

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271. This Mindset Will Make or Break Your Business {Founder vs CEO} 9:27

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Are you stuck in the founder mindset—doing it all, wearing every hat, and feeling overwhelmed? It’s time to step into your role as CEO and build systems that let your business thrive without you being the bottleneck. In this episode, we will break down the key shifts to move from founder to CEO so you can scale beyond burnout and build the business…