Are you a wedding planner or wedding business ownersearching for the best podcasts to grow your business? Look no further! I’ve compiled a list of nine must-listen wedding planner podcasts that are packed with valuable insights, tips, and advice for wedding professionals at any stage of their business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, these podcasts offer incredible resources tailored to the unique challenges of the wedding industry.

Weddings For Real

Of course, I’ve got to give a shoutout to my own podcast, Weddings For Real! Ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, it’s packed with actionable tips, relatable stories, and real talk designed to help wedding pros like you grow and thrive. Over the past five years, I’ve interviewed some of the best in the industry, covering everything from client experience, social media, and SEO to branding, hiring, and all the entrepreneurial lessons learned along the way.

With 250+ 5-star reviews and nearly 300 episodes, there’s plenty of binge-worthy goodness to dive into. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so don’t miss out! Here are a few must-listen Weddings For Real episodes to get you started:

Best Episode to Listen to First: 9 Ways to Be a Better Wedding Pro During Busy Season
Best Episode For Team Building Tips: 3 Myths of Building a Team with Ashley Ebert of The Abundance Group
Best Episode for Adding Revenue Stream: How This Photographer Made $9M in Digital Downloads
Best Episode for Getting Ranked On Google: 3 Step SEO Checklist with Sara Dunn of Sara Does SEO
Best Episode for Understanding Marketing: 4 Biggest Marketing Mistakes with Tayler Cusick-Holman
Best Episode for Entrepreneurs with Partners: Life For Real Series: Miscommunications, Mental Load, and Meltdown Moments, with Couples Therapist Dr. Tracy D
Best Episode If You’re In The Luxury Market: Is Luxury Stealing Your Joy? with Laura Ritchie of Grit and Grace

And, if you’re looking for the best Weddings For Real episodes for wedding planners, check out this Spotify playlist!

Independent Business Podcast (by HoneyBook)

If you’re ready to streamline your business and get actionable insights from industry experts, the Independent Business Podcast by HoneyBook is a must-listen. This podcast dives into everything from pricing strategies and productivity hacks to managing client relationships and marketing your business with confidence.

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Start with this episode: The Power of Unplugging and Reclaiming Your Time

Pretty Okay Podcast by Tayler Cusick Holman

Described as "a chill (but spicy) small business podcast for people who are crazy enough to have one," Tayler Cusick Holman gets real in the Pretty Okay Podcast. This podcast offers practical and actionable advice for wedding pros and creative entrepreneurs. Tayler dives into topics like marketing, client experience, and running a sustainable business—without sugarcoating the tough parts. Tayler’s straight-talking approach will leave you inspired and ready to take action in your own business.

Check out this episode: Simplify Your Marketing Strategy the F#%! Down

Own Your Business

Own Your Business is a podcast dedicated to growing your business with the reassurance you’re doing it the right way for you, your favorite clients, and (if you have one) your team. Sam and Katy Jacobson talk through the everyday ups and downs of entrepreneurship in bite-size, 20-minute episodes. Either together, Sam solo, or with guests, they focus on sales, pricing, websites and growing a team. One of my favorite topics Sam covers is selling styles and how your style impacts the success of your business. Listen to Episode 91 of the Own Your Business Podcast to learn your own selling style!

Sam and Katy Jacobson are the founders of Ideaction Consulting. They provide website and copywriting services, along with coaching and courses. Sam and Katy’s passion for psychology and deep knowledge of the wedding industry make them truly unique.

Talk with Renée Dalo

Talk with Renée Dalo is a podcast for wedding pros and creative business owners. Entrepreneurship is a crazy ride, and it’s easy to keep your head down, do the work, and hope and pray that you’ve got it right. Right? Talk with Renée Dalo brings you the real talk, straight from the mouth of business owners who have been there. She gets right down to the nitty-gritty so that you can take action and up-level your own business today. Have a listen to this episode on Acing Your Proposals with Terrica—it’s a good one!

Renée Dalo is a wedding planner, life and business coach, and podcaster. Renée works with wedding pros and creative entrepreneurs to maximize their potential through online education and coaching.

Planner Life Podcast

The Planner Life Podcast is your go-to destination for all things wedding planning and business mastery. Hosted by Heather Hoesch Olsen, a highly experienced wedding planner and industry educator, this podcast offers candid conversations, expert interviews, and actionable insights to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the wedding industry. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Heather's unique blend of creativity, wisdom, and practical advice will leave you feeling confident and equipped to tackle any challenge that comes your way.

Tune in to this episode: Building Trust and Consistent Messaging

Here's the Thing Podcast by Laylee Emadi

Laylee Emadi's Here's the Thing podcast covers everything from growth strategies to self-care, offering tough love, a bit of humor, and deep insights to help you overcome self-doubt and achieve personal and professional growth.

Laylee engages in candid conversations with industry leaders, providing practical advice and real-world experiences that resonate with entrepreneurs. Each episode is designed to move beyond inspirational quotes, motivating you to take concrete steps toward elevating your life and business.

Start here: 175: How to Create ChatGPT Prompts that Serve Your Brand with Dawn Richardson

Wedded

Wedded is a podcast for wedding planners brought to you by Tracy Taylor Ward and Shannon Leahy. Looking to book more full-service weddings or break into the luxury market? You’re in the right place! Tracy and Shannon’s goal is to help you raise your wedding planning business to the next level. Tune in for tips and advice on streamlining your business and attracting your ideal clients. Plus, you’ll hear their key learnings from 20+ years combined in the wedding industry. If you’re feeling like it’s a slower wedding season, don’t fret. Start with this episode titled Thriving in a Slow Wedding Season: Adaptation and Resilience for Wedding Planners for their tips and advice.

Also, I’d like to give an honorable mention to She Creates Business! While it’s no longer in production, it’s a treasure trove of information! You can still catch the existing episodes wherever you tune in to podcasts. She Creates Business is a wedding business podcast for pros who want to grow profitable, sustainable, and fulfilling businesses in our industry. You might be asking yourself: How do I get more clients in my wedding business? How do I start a wedding venue? What are the latest social media trends for marketing?

Here’s the thing - you are not alone in asking these questions. All of us in the wedding industry share the same struggles, we all have stories, and the best part is...we all have solutions! Kinsey of She Creates Business interviews women entrepreneurs in the wedding industry, and each episode shares a business-building strategy that you can apply to your own business. From wedding planners to photographers and venue owners to calligraphers, no topic is off-limits!

Power in Purpose Podcast by Candice Coppola

Candice Coppola’s Power in Purpose Podcast is designed for entrepreneurs who want to build businesses rooted in purpose and passion. Candice covers everything from discovering your “why” to mastering the art of storytelling, sharing actionable advice and personal stories that resonate deeply with creative business owners.

Start with this episode: Marketing to Gen z- 5 Things You Need to Know

I hope you enjoy these podcasts for wedding planners. Leave me a comment or send me an email at hello@theplannersvault.com if you enjoy them too!