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Brooke Keegan

Wedding Industry Insider

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Wish you could learn success secrets and tips from one of the best wedding planners in the industry? If so, then this podcast episode is your chance! Brooke Keegan is the owner and Creative Director of Brooke Keegan Special Events, a full-service design studio specializing in destination weddings and multi-day events. Additionally, she is the owner of Aster &amp; Park, a wedding and event planning service that provides partial, coordination, and full packages. With over 17 years of industry experience, she has been recognized by both Harper’s Bazaar and Brides Magazine as one of the world’s top wedding planners. In this episode, Brooke talks about the habits that led to her success in producing top-notch events for world-class clients.  In particular, she shares key tips about the transformative shift she made from flat rates to percentage model pricing.  Here are some of the important points that Brooke discusses:  The keys to her success in event production and business management The importance of patience, hard work, and networking Why it’s crucial to approach wedding planning as a business How shifting to percentage model pricing increased her revenue over 5 years by 403% Why percentage model pricing works regardless of budget or geographical location The reason that success starts with valuing yourself and your own work The benefit of learning from others yet finding what works best for you Her #1 overall piece of advice for wedding professionals  To hear Brooke’s interview, you can press the play button above. And be sure to subscribe to our podcast in iTunes. We want to say a special thank you to Brooke for sharing these insights with our Timeline Genius community. Please take this information, act on it, and carry on the journey toward fulfilling your dreams! Show Notes:    Follow Brooke at https://www.instagram.com/brookekeegan/ Learn more at https://www.brookekeegan.com/education/ See Timeline Genius in action: https://www.timelinegenius.com/      The post WII 067: Brooke Keegan Shares Her Success Secrets Plus the Pricing Model That Changes Everything appeared first on Timeline Genius Blog.

Wish you could learn success secrets and tips from one of the best wedding planners in the industry? If so, then this podcast episode is your chance! Brooke Keegan is the owner and Creative Director of <a href="https://www.brookekeegan.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brooke Keegan Special Events</a>, a full-service design studio specializing in destination weddings and multi-day events. Additionally, she is the owner of <a href="https://asterandpark.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Aster &amp; Park</a>, a wedding and event planning service that provides partial, coordination, and full packages. With over 17 years of industry experience, she has been recognized by both Harper’s Bazaar and Brides Magazine as one of the world’s top wedding planners. In this episode, Brooke talks about the habits that led to her success in producing top-notch events for world-class clients.  In particular, she shares key tips about the transformative shift she made from flat rates to percentage model pricing. Here are some of the important points that Brooke discusses: <ul> <li>The keys to her success in event production and business management</li> <li>The importance of patience, hard work, and networking</li> <li>Why it’s crucial to approach wedding planning as a business</li> <li>How shifting to percentage model pricing increased her revenue over 5 years by 403%</li> <li>Why percentage model pricing works regardless of budget or geographical location</li> <li>The reason that success starts with valuing yourself and your own work</li> <li>The benefit of learning from others yet finding what works best for you</li> <li>Her #1 overall piece of advice for wedding professionals</li> </ul> To hear Brooke’s interview, you can press the play button above. And be sure to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wedding-industry-insider/id1168903296" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our podcast in iTunes</a>. We want to say a special thank you to Brooke for sharing these insights with our Timeline Genius community. Please take this information, act on it, and carry on the journey toward fulfilling your dreams! <h3>Show Notes:</h3> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Follow Brooke at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brookekeegan/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brookekeegan/</a></li> <li>Learn more at <a href="https://www.brookekeegan.com/education/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.brookekeegan.com/education/</a></li> <li>See Timeline Genius in action: <a href="https://www.timelinegenius.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.timelinegenius.com/</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> The post <a href="https://blog.timelinegenius.com/wii-067-brooke-keegan-shares-her-success-secrets-plus-the-pricing-model-that-changes-everything/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WII 067: Brooke Keegan Shares Her Success Secrets Plus the Pricing Model That Changes Everything</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.timelinegenius.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Timeline Genius Blog</a>.

WII 067: Brooke Keegan Shares Her Success Secrets Plus the Pricing Model That Changes Everything

Hey planners! Today on the show I am so excited to introduce you to a dear friend and someone we absolutely look up to in the wedding industry, Brooke Keegan. Brooke decided to get into the wedding industry after attending a wedding and seeing firsthand some of the things that went wrong that day. In this episode, she shares how working in different avenues of the wedding industry has helped her to leverage knowledge for her clients. She talks about her experience working for other planners and making the leap into starting her own business. You’ll hear why she ended up launching a sister company, her biggest advice for those who want to break into destination weddings and tips for up and coming wedding planners.  What’s in this episode:  Brooke’s background and what her life was like growing up How she ended up getting into the wedding industry Her experience of working for another planner, as a private dining coordinator and in catering How she got introduced to a luxury wedding planner and started working with them Brooke’s experience of getting to work under her mentor Why she ended up starting her own business How she transitioned to only offering full-service planning Her shift from a flat fee to percentage model pricing  The changes she’s made in her business centered around making her business and life what she actually wants it to be How they started their sister company, Aster &amp; Park to help even more brides The biggest challenges of her second business Her favorite part of running the sister company  Where she sees each of her companies going over the next 5 years Why she loves working in destination weddings Her advice for planners who want to get into destination weddings Her process for pre-wedding and post-wedding  Why they make sure to get positive and constructive feedback after events Her recommendations for those who want to get started in the wedding industry  Today’s sponsor for the Planner Life Podcast is Honeybook. Honeybook and LVL go way back, and that’s because we were one of their first beta users. Honeybook is an online business  management tool that organizes client communication, bookings, contracts, invoices and so much more - all in one place. They’re offering listeners of the Planner Life Podcast 50% off your first year. That’s a savings of $200 when you visit http://share.honeybook.com/lvlacademy. Membership options are flexible and this promotion applies whether you pay monthly or annually so simplify your to-do list and stay in control with Honeybook.  About Brooke:Brooke has more than 17 years of experience designing, planning, and producing spectacular events for some of the world’s most ambitious and exacting clients. Named a top wedding planner by Harper’s Bazaar, she has established a reputation of excellence and consistency for producing unique, beautiful, and innovative events that far leave a lasting impression. A Division 1 volleyball player at San Diego State University, Brooke graduated with dual degrees in Marketing and Management. Prior to running her own business, she pursued a professional career in the hotel and hospitality industry, a combination that gives her an edge when producing top-notch events for world-class clients.   Connect with Brooke: Website | Instagram | Aster &amp; Park  Can’t wait to hear more? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you can be the first to know when we release a new episode! Get to know us even more by following along with us on Instagram @lindsaylongacre and @heatherhoesch. We’d love for you to visit us online on our website. Ready to uplevel your wedding planning business? We have so many resources and goodies available for you at The Planner Life Academy.

Hey planners! Today on the show I am so excited to introduce you to a dear friend and someone we absolutely look up to in the wedding industry, Brooke Keegan. Brooke decided to get into the wedding industry after attending a wedding and seeing firsthand some of the things that went wrong that day. In this episode, she shares how working in different avenues of the wedding industry has helped her to leverage knowledge for her clients. She talks about her experience working for other planners and making the leap into starting her own business. You’ll hear why she ended up launching a sister company, her biggest advice for those who want to break into destination weddings and tips for up and coming wedding planners.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>Brooke’s background and what her life was like growing up</li> <li>How she ended up getting into the wedding industry</li> <li>Her experience of working for another planner, as a private dining coordinator and in catering</li> <li>How she got introduced to a luxury wedding planner and started working with them</li> <li>Brooke’s experience of getting to work under her mentor</li> <li>Why she ended up starting her own business</li> <li>How she transitioned to only offering full-service planning</li> <li>Her shift from a flat fee to percentage model pricing </li> <li>The changes she’s made in her business centered around making her business and life what she actually wants it to be</li> <li>How they started their sister company, Aster &amp; Park to help even more brides</li> <li>The biggest challenges of her second business</li> <li>Her favorite part of running the sister company </li> <li>Where she sees each of her companies going over the next 5 years</li> <li>Why she loves working in destination weddings</li> <li>Her advice for planners who want to get into destination weddings</li> <li>Her process for pre-wedding and post-wedding </li> <li>Why they make sure to get positive and constructive feedback after events</li> <li>Her recommendations for those who want to get started in the wedding industry</li> </ul> Today’s sponsor for the Planner Life Podcast is Honeybook. Honeybook and LVL go way back, and that’s because we were one of their first beta users. Honeybook is an online business management tool that organizes client communication, bookings, contracts, invoices and so much more - all in one place. They’re offering listeners of the Planner Life Podcast 50% off your first year. That’s a savings of $200 when you visit <a href="http://share.honeybook.com/lvlacademy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://share.honeybook.com/lvlacademy</a>. Membership options are flexible and this promotion applies whether you pay monthly or annually so simplify your to-do list and stay in control with Honeybook.  About Brooke:Brooke has more than 17 years of experience designing, planning, and producing spectacular events for some of the world’s most ambitious and exacting clients. Named a top wedding planner by Harper’s Bazaar, she has established a reputation of excellence and consistency for producing unique, beautiful, and innovative events that far leave a lasting impression. A Division 1 volleyball player at San Diego State University, Brooke graduated with dual degrees in Marketing and Management. Prior to running her own business, she pursued a professional career in the hotel and hospitality industry, a combination that gives her an edge when producing top-notch events for world-class clients. Connect with Brooke: <a href="https://www.brookekeegan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brookekeegan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://asterandpark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aster &amp; Park</a> Can’t wait to hear more? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you can be the first to know when we release a new episode! Get to know us even more by following along with us on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaylongacre/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lindsaylongacre</a> and @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatherhoesch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heatherhoesch</a>. We’d love for you to visit us online on our <a href="https://lvlevents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Ready to uplevel your wedding planning business? We have so many resources and goodies available for you at <a href="https://www.lvlacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Planner Life Academy</a>.

008: Real Planner: Brooke Keegan of Brooke Keegan Special Events

I sat down with Brooke Keegan, the owner and lead planner of a full service, luxury event design studio where we dove into all things weddings. Starting with how Brooke became a wedding planner off a bet with a friend, how she charges what she deserves, what it’s like to plan celebrity weddings and so much more.Make sure to listen because even get into what traditions we wish weren’t a part of a wedding day and Brooke shares soooo many priceless tips for couples planning a wedding or for planners trying to break into the business.

I sat down with Brooke Keegan, the owner and lead planner of a full service, luxury event design studio where we dove into all things weddings. Starting with how Brooke became a wedding planner off a bet with a friend, how she charges what she deserves, what it’s like to plan celebrity weddings and so much more. Make sure to listen because even get into what traditions we wish weren’t a part of a wedding day and Brooke shares soooo many priceless tips for couples planning a wedding or for planners trying to break into the business.

05: Wedding Planner - Brooke Keegan