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Bonus Episode - Wisdom from 11 Years of Officiating: From International Reach to Industry Scams

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We celebrate 11 years in the officiating business by sharing milestones in our podcast journey and revealing the scams targeting wedding vendors. This bonus episode combines gratitude for our growing international audience with practical warnings about common industry fraud schemes that nearly ended our career.
• Our podcast has reached 622 listens across 22 episodes with international listeners from the Netherlands, Estonia, Australia, Lebanon, Brazil, Germany, Turkey, and Italy
• Preparing for an upcoming wedding marathon of six ceremonies in 36 hours
• Warning signs of wedding vendor scams include rushed timelines, no consultation calls, and payment amounts that exceed quotes
• Detailed account of a check fraud scam where we were asked to deposit an oversized check and forward money to other "vendors"
• Tips for wedding professionals to protect themselves from fraud through contracts and verification processes
• Advice for couples on researching vendors thoroughly and recognizing suspicious behavior
If you have questions you'd like answered on the podcast, send an email to [email protected], and if you need officiating services, reach out to [email protected].
Support the show

Thank you for sharing the podcast with others who may enjoy it! Share your funny wedding stories with me at [email protected]. Any links referenced are on linktree.

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Chapters

1. Celebrating 11 Years as an Officiant (00:00:00)

2. International Podcast Audience Growth Journey (00:05:22)

3. Wedding Marathon: Six Weddings in 36 Hours (00:09:38)

4. Spotting Wedding Industry Scams (00:17:11)

5. Check Fraud Scam Experience (00:23:41)

6. Protecting Your Wedding Business (00:29:23)

25 episodes

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Manage episode 484305801 series 3640432
Content provided by Amanda Walck Ottinger. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Amanda Walck Ottinger or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Send me a message or any questions!

We celebrate 11 years in the officiating business by sharing milestones in our podcast journey and revealing the scams targeting wedding vendors. This bonus episode combines gratitude for our growing international audience with practical warnings about common industry fraud schemes that nearly ended our career.
• Our podcast has reached 622 listens across 22 episodes with international listeners from the Netherlands, Estonia, Australia, Lebanon, Brazil, Germany, Turkey, and Italy
• Preparing for an upcoming wedding marathon of six ceremonies in 36 hours
• Warning signs of wedding vendor scams include rushed timelines, no consultation calls, and payment amounts that exceed quotes
• Detailed account of a check fraud scam where we were asked to deposit an oversized check and forward money to other "vendors"
• Tips for wedding professionals to protect themselves from fraud through contracts and verification processes
• Advice for couples on researching vendors thoroughly and recognizing suspicious behavior
If you have questions you'd like answered on the podcast, send an email to [email protected], and if you need officiating services, reach out to [email protected].
Support the show

Thank you for sharing the podcast with others who may enjoy it! Share your funny wedding stories with me at [email protected]. Any links referenced are on linktree.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Celebrating 11 Years as an Officiant (00:00:00)

2. International Podcast Audience Growth Journey (00:05:22)

3. Wedding Marathon: Six Weddings in 36 Hours (00:09:38)

4. Spotting Wedding Industry Scams (00:17:11)

5. Check Fraud Scam Experience (00:23:41)

6. Protecting Your Wedding Business (00:29:23)

25 episodes

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