“Need help. My DJ and lighting business has come to a stand still. Seems like leads and inquiries have slowed down. Or maybe I have lost touch with the leads that have come in. Any tips appreciated.” This is a pretty typical example of how our Acceleration members ask for help in our private Facebook group. What makes me prouder

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“I’ve completed my wedding project of 10 songs written for every part of the wedding ceremony and reception. That easily means that I can do 30 emails in an auto response email campaign. “Is buying leads from a bridal show a good idea?   If so, at what price?  If not, what is a better idea to get the music in

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12 Tips For Work-Life Balance and Finding the Courage to Stand Out Jessica Anderson of Jessica Sue Anderson Photography in Utah is a multi-talented photographer, wife, mother and entrepreneur. The amount of information she’s assimilated and implemented to grow her new wedding business is truly inspiring! We had a chat to learn her secrets. What are your biggest strengths? I

By Whitney W. As you start your career as an artistic wedding professional, there’s one thing that you’ll notice rather quickly: the more weddings you do, the better you get.  And the better you get, the more important your portfolio will be. After all, you don’t want weddings from five years ago to be in your portfolio, do you?  Probably

Question: “What questions can I ask to make sure these are the best clients for me? I want to make sure that not only am I a good fit for them but are they a good fit for me. I only want to DJ weddings where I would want to be a guest. But there is a thin line between

“[My biggest challenge] is connecting with the right brides. Hands down. My wife is a mind-blowing florist and incredibly sweet and that’s what has won most of our current brides. (We just entered the wedding industry a year ago.) But dealing with the business side, what have you seen to work efficiently in finding brides who understand the investment going