Everyone has to start somewhere. And for Annette Naif's first event, her starting pay was negative $57 per hour.

Annette is our guest this week on Wedding Industry Insider, and this lively conversation is full of fun anecdotes, helpful advice, and thoughtful reflection. She's sharing excellent marketing advice and dishing out her secret sauce to networking. Here's what we've got in store for you in this week's episode:

• How Annette overcame the scariest parts of opening an event planning business
• The worker's comp incident that cost her tens of thousands of dollars
• The benefits of finding a great coach who can help your business grow
• How to network effectively and authentically
• And… Annette Naif's #1 advice for wedding planners

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Broc shares the biggest keys to his success as an entrepreneur and offers easy-to-follow advice for anyone who wants to become a stronger leader for their business. This episode is perfect for wedding planners who want to start 2026 on the right foot - ready to make confident decisions and see big growth.

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Not a money person? Neither was Candice Coppola. But after some tough mistakes and hard-learned lessons, she dug herself out of her financial difficulties and became a thriving wedding planner and mentor.

Tune into this insightful rebroadcast to learn how to make the most out of your wedding planning business.

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