Every week, another beautiful venue closes its doors within the first few years. The reason? It's the costly mistakes made before ever welcoming the first guest. In this episode, Lindsay pulls back the curtain on the 7 most expensive missteps first-time venue owners make and provide actionable strategies to avoid them.

Whether you're in the dreaming phase, applying for funding, ready to sign a lease or even a seasoned venue owner, this episode will save you time, money, and heartache by learning from others' expensive lessons.

🎯 Market research isn't optional

💰 The MVP approach saves money

📊 Know your real numbers

🏢 Location is more than rent

⚙️ Systems prevent disasters

📱 Marketing starts before opening

🧠 Mindset matters

Links + Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Funding 101
• Profit planner
• Operations Overhaul
• Free resources
• Freebie: Pre-Launch your venue

Kinsey and Lindsay both offer custom market analysis for 1:1 clients. Email Kinsey at kinsey@shecreatesbusiness.com or email Lindsay at hello@thelindsaylucas.com

Feeling like your dream of owning a wedding venue is slipping away?

Take a breath — and don’t give up.

In this solo episode, Lindsay Lucas, wedding venue consultant, shares a powerful mindset shift that could change everything: You don’t have to build the dream all at once. You just have to start smart.

If traditional funding options said "no," it might be time to go back to the drawing board and explore building your venue in phases — a strategic, sustainable approach that reduces financial risk, opens more funding doors, and even comes with added benefits like spreading out tax liabilities over several years.

You’ll learn:

• Why “no” from a bank isn’t the end — it’s feedback for your plan

• How breaking your project into 2–3 realistic phases can get you to the finish line faster

• The long-term financial and operational upsides of a phased approach

• How to regroup, rethink, and relaunch your venue dream without losing momentum

Whether you’re in the early dreaming stage or facing obstacles mid-build, this episode will help you realign with your vision and move forward — wisely.

Connect with Kinsey & Lindsay:

Website

Instagram

"Bookings are down for this year" - sound familiar? If you've been watching your lead pipeline slow to a trickle while refreshing your inbox hoping for inquiries, this episode is your lifeline.

Kinsey and Lindsay are pulling back the curtain on three strategies that are actually working to generate wedding venue leads right now (not the same tired advice you've heard a million times).

Grab your notebook (seriously, you'll want to take notes!) as Kinsey breaks down:

📱 Strategy #1: Leverage Social Media Consistently Learn the exact content formula that moves couples through their buyer's journey - 40% awareness content, 40% consideration content, and 20% decision content. Plus, discover how to use automation tools like ManyChat to be the fastest responder in your couples' DMs.

🤖 Strategy #2: Optimize for AI Search & SEO Visibility Traditional SEO is evolving rapidly. Find out how to position your venue for AI search tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google's Gemini. We'll share specific tactics for creating AI-friendly content that gets your venue found.

🤝 Strategy #3: Network & Collaborate Strategically Move beyond random networking events. Learn how to deepen relationships with your vendor partners, host meaningful gatherings at your venue, and become the go-to connector in your market.

Whether you're an aspiring venue owner or a seasoned pro looking for fresh ideas, this episode delivers actionable strategies you can implement today.

Resources mentioned:

ManyChat (for social media automation)
Claude by Anthropic
ChatGPT
Perplexity
Google's Gemini AI

Got questions or want to share your success? Find us on Instagram @yourvenueexperts or email us at shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com

P.S. Would you attend a venue owners conference in Colorado? Let us know - we might just be planning something special! 👀