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].
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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)
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