In this episode Kinsey and Lindsay are providing listeners with insight on the pros and cons of having in-house coordinators at your venue as well as digging into the details of having these employees. Lindsay also shares her experience as an in-house coordinator.  Training in house employees, taxes, W2s, etc. - If you're interested in a training program for in-house wedding planners Kinsey highly recommends The Planner's Vault. You can find information about that program here:  https://shecreatesbiz.krtra.com/t/uVgzmZx5AkZa (aff link)  Training documents we recommend having your employees sign   The importance of an NDA   What is a Hold Harmless document and why is it important   Employee Training Overview:   Company culture   Upholding policies and procedures   Huge commitment to implement training   Trainings are a living document, constantly updating, adjustments and pivots   Employees should never be surprised if they’re not doing well   Employees need to know and feel confident that you have their back     Qualities to hire for   Pivot quickly and gracefully   Service industry experience - waitress etc   Self-led/self starter     Planners vault link   Linds experience of being an in-house coordinator   GET IN TOUCH WITH THE VENUE PODCAST:  Email Lindsay: hello@thelindsaylucas.com Email Kinsey: kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/

In this episode Kinsey and Lindsay are providing listeners with insight on the pros and cons of having in-house coordinators at your venue as well as digging into the details of having these employees. Lindsay also shares her experience as an in-house coordinator. <ul> <li>Training in house employees, taxes, W2s, etc. - If you're interested in a training program for in-house wedding planners Kinsey highly recommends The Planner's Vault. You can find information about that program here: <a href="https://shecreatesbiz.krtra.com/t/uVgzmZx5AkZa" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://shecreatesbiz.krtra.com/t/uVgzmZx5AkZa</a> (aff link)</li> <li> Training documents we recommend having your employees sign </li> <li> The importance of an NDA </li> <li> What is a Hold Harmless document and why is it important </li> <li> Employee Training Overview: <ul> <li> Company culture </li> <li> Upholding policies and procedures </li> <li> Huge commitment to implement training </li> <li> Trainings are a living document, constantly updating, adjustments and pivots </li> <li> Employees should never be surprised if they’re not doing well </li> <li> Employees need to know and feel confident that you have their back </li> </ul> </li> <li> Qualities to hire for <ul> <li> Pivot quickly and gracefully </li> <li> Service industry experience - waitress etc </li> <li> Self-led/self starter </li> </ul> </li> <li> Planners vault link </li> <li> Linds experience of being an in-house coordinator </li> </ul> GET IN TOUCH WITH THE VENUE PODCAST: Email Lindsay: hello@thelindsaylucas.com Email Kinsey: kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com DM us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/</a>

The Pros and Cons of Having In-House Day of Coordinators at Your Venue

In today's episode Kinsey and Lindsay are discussing the pros and cons of including a Day Of Coordinator at your venue in an effort to help you discern whether or not this is a good addition for your venue. Questions we encourage you to ask yourself:   Do you actually need this?    Are you currently attracting your ideal client? If not, to do this first.   What does your market need/want?    What are your clients saying?    Example: Kinsey’s clients LOVE it because the vast majority of venues are requiring a DOC nowadays. It’s nice to have one included and not have to worry about it.   GET IN TOUCH WITH THE VENUE PODCAST:  Email Lindsay: hello@thelindsaylucas.com Email Kinsey: kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/

In today's episode Kinsey and Lindsay are discussing the pros and cons of including a Day Of Coordinator at your venue in an effort to help you discern whether or not this is a good addition for your venue. Questions we encourage you to ask yourself: <ul> <li> Do you actually need this?  </li> <li> Are you currently attracting your ideal client? If not, to do this first. </li> <li> What does your market need/want?  </li> <li> What are your clients saying?  </li> <li> Example: Kinsey’s clients LOVE it because the vast majority of venues are requiring a DOC nowadays. It’s nice to have one included and not have to worry about it. </li> </ul> GET IN TOUCH WITH THE VENUE PODCAST: Email Lindsay: hello@thelindsaylucas.com Email Kinsey: kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com DM us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/</a>

Should Your Wedding Venue Include a Day of Coordinator?

In today's episode of The Venue Podcast Lindsay and Kinsey quickly answer the top questions they've received from venue owners interested in adding on-site lodging.   Tune in to hear our answers to:   Should my lodging be available to wedding clients only or should I put them on short-term rental websites like Airbnb? Should I have my own direct booking option? Sales Tax 101 for your lodging options.  Is it a good idea to charge cabin deposits and charging cleaning or damage fees if left in bad condition?  What happens if a guest leaves my lodging a mess at checkout?  Insurance 101 for lodging.   GET IN TOUCH WITH THE VENUE PODCAST:  Email Lindsay: hello@thelindsaylucas.com Email Kinsey: kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/

In today's episode of The Venue Podcast Lindsay and Kinsey quickly answer the top questions they've received from venue owners interested in adding on-site lodging.  Tune in to hear our answers to:  Should my lodging be available to wedding clients only or should I put them on short-term rental websites like Airbnb? Should I have my own direct booking option? Sales Tax 101 for your lodging options.  Is it a good idea to charge cabin deposits and charging cleaning or damage fees if left in bad condition? What happens if a guest leaves my lodging a mess at checkout?  Insurance 101 for lodging.  GET IN TOUCH WITH THE VENUE PODCAST: Email Lindsay: hello@thelindsaylucas.com Email Kinsey: kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com DM us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/</a>

Rapid Fire Q & A: Your Onsite Venue Accommodation Questions Answered!

In today's episode of The Venue Podcast, Kinsey and Lindsay share eight accommodation types you can consider as a venue owner if you're ready to add overnight stays to your wedding packages.   Then, we'll reveal the #1 MISTAKE VENUE OWNERS MAKE when adding onsite accommodations to their property.   Types of Accommodations We Discuss Today:    CabinsGlamping TentsYurts   Exisiting House (remodel)New Build specifically for this purpose Treehouses Glass Houses Clear Top Tents/Yurts/Etc  GET IN TOUCH WITH THE VENUE PODCAST:   Email Lindsay: hello@thelindsaylucas.com  Email Kinsey: kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/

In today's episode of The Venue Podcast, Kinsey and Lindsay share eight accommodation types you can consider as a venue owner if you're ready to add overnight stays to your wedding packages.  Then, we'll reveal the #1 MISTAKE VENUE OWNERS MAKE when adding onsite accommodations to their property.  Types of Accommodations We Discuss Today:  CabinsGlamping TentsYurts Exisiting House (remodel)New Build specifically for this purpose Treehouses Glass Houses Clear Top Tents/Yurts/Etc GET IN TOUCH WITH THE VENUE PODCAST:  Email Lindsay: <a href="mailto:hello@thelindsaylucas.com">hello@thelindsaylucas.com</a> Email Kinsey: <a href="mailto:kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com">kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com</a> DM us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/</a>

#1 Mistake Venue Owners Make When Adding Accommodations and The Types to Consider

We've chatted with many wedding venue owners who are interested in adding onsite accommodations to their venue property as an additional stream of revenue.   If this is something you've also been considering, today's episode is for you!   DISCLAIMER: This episode is not legal or financial advice. We're just sharing our stories and tips! Please consult your own legal and financial professionals before pursuing any loan.   One of the first questions we often receive is: "I need an amount of upfront capital, can you give me an example of loan options you've seen?"   In this episode Lindsay shares:   Three loan types to consider when adding onsite accommodations to your wedding venue property.  1. Standard Commerical Loan 2. DSCR - Debt service coverage ratio Quick Tip: Based on the property’s income potential vs the purchaser’s credentials/credit - if approved lenders don’t require money down. Perfect for venue acquisition or/on-site accommodations. 3. Portfolio loan - lender keeps the loan in-house - doesn’t sell to another company. The benefit of small, local banks - may be more flexibility within the terms. 4. BRRR (Buy Rehab Refinance Repeat)

We've chatted with many wedding venue owners who are interested in adding onsite accommodations to their venue property as an additional stream of revenue.  If this is something you've also been considering, today's episode is for you!  DISCLAIMER: This episode is not legal or financial advice. We're just sharing our stories and tips! Please consult your own legal and financial professionals before pursuing any loan.  One of the first questions we often receive is: "I need an amount of upfront capital, can you give me an example of loan options you've seen?"  In this episode Lindsay shares:  Three loan types to consider when adding onsite accommodations to your wedding venue property.  1. Standard Commerical Loan 2. DSCR - Debt service coverage ratio Quick Tip: Based on the property’s income potential vs the purchaser’s credentials/credit - if approved lenders don’t require money down. Perfect for venue acquisition or/on-site accommodations. 3. Portfolio loan - lender keeps the loan in-house - doesn’t sell to another company. The benefit of small, local banks - may be more flexibility within the terms. 4. BRRR (Buy Rehab Refinance Repeat)

Types of Loans Available When Adding Accommodations to Your Wedding Venue

Today's episode of The Venue Podcast is a quick Listener Q &amp; A from our friends at RedTreeHollow.   The Question: Ok so this is my dilemma. I am trying to keep this venue at 3000 sq ft total. I have to have 15 sq ft per person in my ballroom according to the county. I don’t know what makes more sense, to have a 1800sq ft ballroom that can hold 120 people or a 1500 sq ft ballroom that can hold 100 people. We need 300 sq ft for the bathrooms. I would like to have a 500 sq ft bridal suite, 300 sq ft groom suite, and 400 sq ft warming kitchen. Something is going to have to give what makes the most sense to cut or reduce in size.  Hit play on today's episode to hear our suggestions and tips when it comes to determining the correct square footage of your wedding venue!   Want us to answer your question? DM us on Instagram HERE!

Today's episode of The Venue Podcast is a quick Listener Q &amp; A from our friends at RedTreeHollow.  The Question: Ok so this is my dilemma. I am trying to keep this venue at 3000 sq ft total. I have to have 15 sq ft per person in my ballroom according to the county. I don’t know what makes more sense, to have a 1800sq ft ballroom that can hold 120 people or a 1500 sq ft ballroom that can hold 100 people. We need 300 sq ft for the bathrooms. I would like to have a 500 sq ft bridal suite, 300 sq ft groom suite, and 400 sq ft warming kitchen. Something is going to have to give what makes the most sense to cut or reduce in size. Hit play on today's episode to hear our suggestions and tips when it comes to determining the correct square footage of your wedding venue!  Want us to answer your question? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DM us on Instagram HERE!</a>

Listener Q & A: Wedding Venue Square Footage with RedTreeHollow

BOOK A BAR STRATEGY CALL WITH KINSEY  In Episode 40 of The Venue Podcast, we share a list of potential expenses you may run into when obtaining your Liquor License at your wedding venue as well as one-time/yearly costs of running your In-House Bar.  Here are some example expenses:  1. Adding/Building a dedicated bar space if you don’t already have one 2. Hiring and training bartenders and/or bar managers   3. The initial investment in alcohol inventory  4. Editing your current or creating a new contract with the help of your attorney that includes your new bar information  5. Sales Tax  6. Application Process through the City, County, and State  7. Attorney Fees to help you through the Application Process as well as to update your Venue Contract and add a Bar Package Contract 8. Yearly maintenance fees range per state but are typically a few hundred dollars each year.  9. Updating your business insurance to include liquor liability (Kinsey went from $6,000 per year to about $11,000 per year in insurance when she added a liquor license).

<a href="https://shecreatesbusiness.as.me/schedule.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK A BAR STRATEGY CALL WITH KINSEY</a> In Episode 40 of The Venue Podcast, we share a list of potential expenses you may run into when obtaining your Liquor License at your wedding venue as well as one-time/yearly costs of running your In-House Bar. Here are some example expenses:  1. Adding/Building a dedicated bar space if you don’t already have one 2. Hiring and training bartenders and/or bar managers   3. The initial investment in alcohol inventory  4. Editing your current or creating a new contract with the help of your attorney that includes your new bar information  5. Sales Tax 6. Application Process through the City, County, and State 7. Attorney Fees to help you through the Application Process as well as to update your Venue Contract and add a Bar Package Contract 8. Yearly maintenance fees range per state but are typically a few hundred dollars each year.  9. Updating your business insurance to include liquor liability (Kinsey went from $6,000 per year to about $11,000 per year in insurance when she added a liquor license).

Startup Costs for an In-House Liquor License at Your Wedding Venue

Book a Bar Strategy Call with Kinsey Here  Having an in-house bar/liquor license as a wedding venue owner can be a great way to provide your clients with a great customer experience and can be a lucrative option for your wedding business. There are different ways to charge for a bar at your wedding venue, and your chosen method will depend on several factors. Four In-House Bar Pricing Methods for Your Wedding Venue:  Per person in a set alcohol package: This is a common way to charge for an in-house bar. This is a convenient option for couples who want to have a fixed budget for the bar and not worry about additional expenses. Per person/hourly: Another option is to charge per person per hour. Couples may like this option if they want to limit the time of the bar service. This method allows for flexibility in the budget, as the couple can choose the number of hours they want the bar to be open. Cash bar: A cash bar is a way to charge guests directly for the drinks they consume. This is a good option for couples who want to save on the overall cost of the wedding, as the guests are responsible for their own drinks. However, this option may be less popular with guests. Tally drinks and charge after the wedding: Lastly, you can tally the drinks consumed during the wedding and charge the couple after the wedding for the total drink tally managed by your bartenders. For couples who want to pay for the exact number of drinks consumed, this is a good option. That being said, this is Kinsey's least favorite option for charging as she doesn't like any financial surprises for couples following their wedding day. This option will require more paperwork and administration after the wedding.    GET IN TOUCH WITH US:  LINDSAY: HELLO@THELINDSAYLUCAS.COM KINSEY: KINSEY@SHECREATESBUSINESSPODCAST.COM

<a href="https://shecreatesbusiness.as.me/schedule.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Book a Bar Strategy Call with Kinsey Here</a> Having an in-house bar/liquor license as a wedding venue owner can be a great way to provide your clients with a great customer experience and can be a lucrative option for your wedding business. There are different ways to charge for a bar at your wedding venue, and your chosen method will depend on several factors. Four In-House Bar Pricing Methods for Your Wedding Venue: <ol> <li>Per person in a set alcohol package: This is a common way to charge for an in-house bar. This is a convenient option for couples who want to have a fixed budget for the bar and not worry about additional expenses.</li> <li>Per person/hourly: Another option is to charge per person per hour. Couples may like this option if they want to limit the time of the bar service. This method allows for flexibility in the budget, as the couple can choose the number of hours they want the bar to be open.</li> <li>Cash bar: A cash bar is a way to charge guests directly for the drinks they consume. This is a good option for couples who want to save on the overall cost of the wedding, as the guests are responsible for their own drinks. However, this option may be less popular with guests.</li> <li>Tally drinks and charge after the wedding: Lastly, you can tally the drinks consumed during the wedding and charge the couple after the wedding for the total drink tally managed by your bartenders. For couples who want to pay for the exact number of drinks consumed, this is a good option. That being said, this is Kinsey's least favorite option for charging as she doesn't like any financial surprises for couples following their wedding day. This option will require more paperwork and administration after the wedding.</li> </ol> GET IN TOUCH WITH US:  LINDSAY: <a href="mailto:HELLO@THELINDSAYLUCAS.COM">HELLO@THELINDSAYLUCAS.COM</a> KINSEY: <a href="mailto:KINSEY@SHECREATESBUSINESSPODCAST.COM">KINSEY@SHECREATESBUSINESSPODCAST.COM</a>

How to Price Your Wedding Venue Bar Packages

SHOULD YOU ADD A LIQUOR LICENSE TO YOUR WEDDING VENUE?  Today's episode on The Venue Podcast kicks off our Bar Series where we'll explore everything you need to know about bringing on this powerful, but responsibility-filled, additional revenue stream.   In this episode, we discuss:   - The forethought that should go into taking this step with your wedding venue.  - How a Liquor License can be quite a lucrative option for your venue but a liquor license also carries a lot of responsibility and liability.  - The increase in overall business expenses at your venue needs to be considered.  - Think about how much time you currently have to dedicate to your wedding venue. Is this a full-time job for you? Is it a side hustle right now? Do you have the bandwidth to dedicate to successfully brining a liquor license in-house and managing it appropriately?  - Do you really need the money from a bar or is your current operation providing excellent income/profit margin with less responsibility/liability?   Reach out to Us:   Lindsay: hello@thelindsaylucas.com   Kinsey: kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com

SHOULD YOU ADD A LIQUOR LICENSE TO YOUR WEDDING VENUE? Today's episode on The Venue Podcast kicks off our Bar Series where we'll explore everything you need to know about bringing on this powerful, but responsibility-filled, additional revenue stream.  In this episode, we discuss:  - The forethought that should go into taking this step with your wedding venue. - How a Liquor License can be quite a lucrative option for your venue but a liquor license also carries a lot of responsibility and liability. - The increase in overall business expenses at your venue needs to be considered. - Think about how much time you currently have to dedicate to your wedding venue. Is this a full-time job for you? Is it a side hustle right now? Do you have the bandwidth to dedicate to successfully brining a liquor license in-house and managing it appropriately?  - Do you really need the money from a bar or is your current operation providing excellent income/profit margin with less responsibility/liability?  Reach out to Us:  Lindsay: <a href="mailto:hello@thelindsaylucas.com">hello@thelindsaylucas.com</a> Kinsey: <a href="mailto:kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com">kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com</a>

Is Getting a Liquor License Right for Your Wedding Venue?

LINDSAY'S AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR VENUE OWNERS How Kinsey preps personally and professionally for a busy wedding season as a venue owner:   AT HER VENUE:    Calculate consumable, non-perishable items and order all of those or put them on auto-order if you don’t have storage space.  Examples of Items You Might Need for the Season:  Trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, air filters, vacuum bags, emergency kit supplies, first aid supplies, bathroom/kitchen soap, Swiffer dusters,   BAR: Disposable cups, Cocktail straws, cocktail napkins, mixers that have a long shelf life, bottled water.  AT HER HOUSE:   HOME: Trash bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher tabs, paper towels, toilet paper, fabric softener, bleach, cleaning supplies, non-perishable snacks  CALENDAR:  DUE DATE REMINDERS: Go into your calendar now and put due dates and reminders that you know of for the whole summer:    All things school like start date, school supplies purchasing season   Bar ordering deadlines or any other vendor deadlines    Trips/Vacations   Conferences  Birthday &amp; important dates      GET IN TOUCH WITH US:  LINDSAY: HELLO@THELINDSAYLUCAS.COM KINSEY: KINSEY@SHECREATESBUSINESSPODCAST.COM

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelindsaylucas" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LINDSAY'S AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR VENUE OWNERS</a> How Kinsey preps personally and professionally for a busy wedding season as a venue owner:  AT HER VENUE:    Calculate consumable, non-perishable items and order all of those or put them on auto-order if you don’t have storage space. Examples of Items You Might Need for the Season:  Trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, air filters, vacuum bags, emergency kit supplies, first aid supplies, bathroom/kitchen soap, Swiffer dusters,  BAR: Disposable cups, Cocktail straws, cocktail napkins, mixers that have a long shelf life, bottled water.  AT HER HOUSE:  HOME: Trash bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher tabs, paper towels, toilet paper, fabric softener, bleach, cleaning supplies, non-perishable snacks CALENDAR: DUE DATE REMINDERS: Go into your calendar now and put due dates and reminders that you know of for the whole summer:  <ul> <li> All things school like start date, school supplies purchasing season </li> <li> Bar ordering deadlines or any other vendor deadlines  </li> <li> Trips/Vacations  </li> <li>Conferences</li> <li> Birthday &amp; important dates  </li> </ul> GET IN TOUCH WITH US:  LINDSAY: <a href="mailto:HELLO@THELINDSAYLUCAS.COM">HELLO@THELINDSAYLUCAS.COM</a> KINSEY: <a href="mailto:KINSEY@SHECREATESBUSINESSPODCAST.COM">KINSEY@SHECREATESBUSINESSPODCAST.COM</a>

How Kinsey Preps Professionally and Personally for a Busy Wedding Season as a Venue Owner

The Venue Podcast is a bi-weekly show airing new episodes every Monday and Wednesday. The podcast is for future, current and experienced wedding &amp; event venue owners who want to up their game in the industry. TVP is co-hosted by Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas. Connect with us on Instagram:@thevenuepodcast

Two smart, savvy business leaders with a wealth of information for event professionals!

A must-listen!

Love the work. I’ve learned a lot from them in this and other shows they’ve appeared on.

Great conversations

The Venue Podcast is a bi-weekly show airing new episodes every Monday and Wednesday. The podcast is for future, current and experienced wedding &amp; event venue owners who want to up their game in the industry. TVP is co-hosted by Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas. Connect with us on Instagram: @thevenuepodcast

The Venue Podcast

In today's episode, we mention Lindsay's course, Funding 101. This course will help you walk into Investment Meetings confident and Prepared. 5 Video Lessons in the Course Walk you Through: - Running a Market Analysis  - Writing a Business Plan  - Showing up prepared to request funding - What to do once you’ve received funding  - Pricing Yourself for Profit Learn more about Funding 101 Here!  Onto Today's Episode!  We're Discussing These Five Funding Options Today: 1. Lease to own options - leasing an existing building that may need little to no renovation, talk about the 2-year lease (why this is a good idea), seek out spaces that already have a commercial designation.  2. Owner finance options - find an existing venue that’s profitable to see if they may be in the market to sell, use your current network to gather information (don’t just knock on someone’s door and ask if they want to sell),  3. Loans from banks - if you don’t have 20% to put down towards the requested loan amount you’ll need some sort of collateral  4. Loans from investors - payback percentage and terms will depend on your investor.  For both bank and private investors - they’ll need building capital as well as operating capital  5. Find a partner or multiple partners - this can look like family, friends, silent partner, vendors in the industry.  Connect with Kinsey and Lindsay:  thevenuepodcast@gmail.com @thevenuepodcast

In today's episode, <a href="http://bit.ly/venuefunding101" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">we mention Lindsay's course, Funding 101</a>. This course will help you walk into Investment Meetings confident and Prepared. 5 Video Lessons in the Course Walk you Through: - Running a Market Analysis  - Writing a Business Plan  - Showing up prepared to request funding - What to do once you’ve received funding  - Pricing Yourself for Profit <a href="http://bit.ly/venuefunding101" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Funding 101 Here!</a> Onto Today's Episode!  We're Discussing These Five Funding Options Today: 1. Lease to own options - leasing an existing building that may need little to no renovation, talk about the 2-year lease (why this is a good idea), seek out spaces that already have a commercial designation. 2. Owner finance options - find an existing venue that’s profitable to see if they may be in the market to sell, use your current network to gather information (don’t just knock on someone’s door and ask if they want to sell), 3. Loans from banks - if you don’t have 20% to put down towards the requested loan amount you’ll need some sort of collateral 4. Loans from investors - payback percentage and terms will depend on your investor. For both bank and private investors - they’ll need building capital as well as operating capital 5. Find a partner or multiple partners - this can look like family, friends, silent partner, vendors in the industry. Connect with Kinsey and Lindsay: <a href="mailto:thevenuepodcast@gmail.com">thevenuepodcast@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@thevenuepodcast</a>

005: How to Start a Wedding Venue with Little to No Money

Grab our Wedding Venue Business Plan Template that has helped secure $11.4M in funding for venue owners. The List of 13 Things to Add to Your Venue Building Process that Vendors will Thank You For: 1. Vendor room 2. Storage area for gear 3. Adequate power 4. Natural light 5. Hospitable loading/unloading area 6. Photogenic space to display bouquets 7. Open cooler 8. Accessible kitchen drain 9. Ice machine 10. Bridal suite perks 11. Reserved parking spot for the media team 12. Ceremony space perks 13. Covered area for DJ on the outdoor ceremony

<a href="http://bit.ly/startupvenuebusinessplan" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Grab our Wedding Venue Business Plan Template</a> that has helped secure $11.4M in funding for venue owners. The List of 13 Things to Add to Your Venue Building Process that Vendors will Thank You For: 1. Vendor room 2. Storage area for gear 3. Adequate power 4. Natural light 5. Hospitable loading/unloading area 6. Photogenic space to display bouquets 7. Open cooler 8. Accessible kitchen drain 9. Ice machine 10. Bridal suite perks 11. Reserved parking spot for the media team 12. Ceremony space perks 13. Covered area for DJ on the outdoor ceremony

003: 13 Things to Add to Your Venue Building Process that Vendors Will Thank You For

Thank you for listening to another episode of The Venue Podcast. This episode is all about contracts and agreements for venues. You’ll hear me reference my lawyer, Paige Hulse, quite a bit throughout.  Paige’s contracts are what I use to protect all of my businesses as well as my clients’ businesses. Paige has an online template shop which is where you can purchase any or all of the contracts we mention in today’s episode.  Just go to www.shopcreativelaw.com and you can use code Lindsaylucas10 at check out for 10% off your purchase.   5 Legal Agreements:   The Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement or the Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement - if you haven’t set up your business structure yet you’ll need to choose one of these, not both. If your company will have multiple members then choose the Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement.   Please note this is highlighted in yellow but is only required if you have NOT set up your business structure yet and if your business will be structured as an LLC. If you’d like to learn more about operating agreements go here.    Privacy Policy - if your website has or will have a contact form where you collect visitor information such as name, contact information or email address then this is required by law to be linked on your website. A good place for your privacy policy is linked in the footer of your website.    Terms and Conditions - this is not legally required but I highly recommend having this contract linked in the footer of your website as well because it governs how visitors are allowed to use content from your site if at all. In other words, it helps to protect you from copycats. If you’d like to learn more I encourage you to read this blog post.    Termination Agreement - Unfortunately, there may come a time when you may need to let a team member go and this agreement covers things such as settlement fees and protects you from potential slander.    Independent Contractor Agreement - most venues' first hire will be classified as an independent contractor in which case you’ll need to have them sign this agreement.

Thank you for listening to another episode of The Venue Podcast. This episode is all about contracts and agreements for venues. You’ll hear me reference my lawyer, Paige Hulse, quite a bit throughout. Paige’s contracts are what I use to protect all of my businesses as well as my clients’ businesses. Paige has an online template shop which is where you can purchase any or all of the contracts we mention in today’s episode. Just go to <a href="http://www.shopcreativelaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.shopcreativelaw.com</a> and you can use code Lindsaylucas10 at check out for 10% off your purchase. 5 Legal Agreements: The Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement or the Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement - if you haven’t set up your business structure yet you’ll need to choose one of these, not both. If your company will have multiple members then choose the Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement. Please note this is highlighted in yellow but is only required if you have NOT set up your business structure yet and if your business will be structured as an LLC. If you’d like to learn more about operating agreements go here. Privacy Policy - if your website has or will have a contact form where you collect visitor information such as name, contact information or email address then this is required by law to be linked on your website. A good place for your privacy policy is linked in the footer of your website. Terms and Conditions - this is not legally required but I highly recommend having this contract linked in the footer of your website as well because it governs how visitors are allowed to use content from your site if at all. In other words, it helps to protect you from copycats. If you’d like to learn more I encourage you to read this blog post. Termination Agreement - Unfortunately, there may come a time when you may need to let a team member go and this agreement covers things such as settlement fees and protects you from potential slander. Independent Contractor Agreement - most venues' first hire will be classified as an independent contractor in which case you’ll need to have them sign this agreement.

004: The 5 Legal Agreements all Great Venues Have

In Part One of today's podcast episode we're walking you through some of the first steps you need to take to prepare your wedding venue for a successful engagement season and subsequently, the booking season that immediately follows.  Financially speaking, these two "seasons" are the most important to wedding venues so it's imperative you follow the steps in today's episode (and in Part 2, episode 007) so you can set yourself up for success.  Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:  She Creates Content Calendar Dubsado Gmail Autoresponder     Here's What We Discuss Today:  Autoresponder Review survey results - this will inform you what you need to focus on as a business Contract audit  Policies &amp; Procedure audit - being clear is being kind CRM refresh  Onboarding Booked bride workflow   Archive files - create white space!!     Upload updated paperwork Questionnaire refresh - added info to gather from clients How can you streamline your workflows more Complete offboarding!    

In Part One of today's podcast episode we're walking you through some of the first steps you need to take to prepare your wedding venue for a successful engagement season and subsequently, the booking season that immediately follows. Financially speaking, these two "seasons" are the most important to wedding venues so it's imperative you follow the steps in today's episode (and in Part 2, episode 007) so you can set yourself up for success. Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: <a href="https://kinsey-roberts-3b9d.mykajabi.com/marketing-strategy" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">She Creates Content Calendar</a> <a href="https://www.dubsado.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dubsado</a> <a href="https://support.google.com/mail/answer/25922?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&amp;hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gmail Autoresponder</a> Here's What We Discuss Today: <ul> <li>Autoresponder</li> <li>Review survey results - this will inform you what you need to focus on as a business</li> <li>Contract audit </li> <li>Policies &amp; Procedure audit - being clear is being kind</li> <li>CRM refresh <ul> <li>Onboarding</li> <li>Booked bride workflow</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Archive files - create white space!!</li> </ul> </li> <li> <ul> <li>Upload updated paperwork</li> <li>Questionnaire refresh - added info to gather from clients</li> <li>How can you streamline your workflows more</li> <li>Complete offboarding! </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

006: Preparing Your Wedding Venue for Engagement Season Part 1

Welcome to The Venue Podcast and thank you so much for tuning in!  Today, we have a wedding venue contract example to share with you. Kinsey is taking you step by step through the wedding venue contract she uses at her wedding venue in Colorado.  Here are the Venue Contract Clauses we discuss in Part One:  General Information (wedding date, client name, the venue address, business name, etc.)  Section One: Wedding Date, Times of Permitted Use, Ceremony Start Time Rules, Climate Control Clause  Section Two: Kinsey's venue's important rules such as last call, last song times, allotted hours for decorating, when decor has to be completed, only approved vendors onsite until 1 hour prior to the ceremony (aside from getting ready suites), when we get final guest count, etc.  Section Three: An explanation of our Day of Coordination Services that are included in their rental fee  Section Four: Communication Clause (how, when and where clients can communicate with us)  Section 5: Venue Rental Fee and Payment Schedule including amounts and due dates  Section 6: Damage and Infraction Deposit Amount and Explanation   Connect with Us: @thevenuepodcast kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com hello@thelindsaylucas.com 

Welcome to The Venue Podcast and thank you so much for tuning in! Today, we have a wedding venue contract example to share with you. Kinsey is taking you step by step through the wedding venue contract she uses at her wedding venue in Colorado. Here are the Venue Contract Clauses we discuss in Part One: General Information (wedding date, client name, the venue address, business name, etc.) Section One: Wedding Date, Times of Permitted Use, Ceremony Start Time Rules, Climate Control Clause Section Two: Kinsey's venue's important rules such as last call, last song times, allotted hours for decorating, when decor has to be completed, only approved vendors onsite until 1 hour prior to the ceremony (aside from getting ready suites), when we get final guest count, etc. Section Three: An explanation of our Day of Coordination Services that are included in their rental fee Section Four: Communication Clause (how, when and where clients can communicate with us) Section 5: Venue Rental Fee and Payment Schedule including amounts and due dates Section 6: Damage and Infraction Deposit Amount and Explanation Connect with Us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@thevenuepodcast</a> <a href="mailto:kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com">kinsey@shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com</a> <a href="mailto:hello@thelindsaylucas.com">hello@thelindsaylucas.com</a>

008: [Part One] Wedding Venue Contract Sample | Walkthrough of Kinsey's Exact Wedding Venue Contract

We're back with Part 2 of How to Prepare Your Wedding Venue for Engagement Season! Here's what you'll find in this episode:   Refresh online presence:  Web - Click Here for a Google Analytics Explanation and Walkthrough  Social   Advertising audit:  1. What is your budget for advertising this year? 2. Directories - Which ones are performing?  - Which ones are not converting? 3. Can you leave or decrease your account? 4. If performing well can you upgrade 5. Do you want to add directories to your portfolio (i.e. regional/more local directories)  Print:  Does your print ad need to be recreated with fresh copy/images When will it renew? Recreate and submit ahead of time  Online:  Google business listing - confirm all details are accurate  Can you hire a google photographer/videographer to do a 3D tour to appear on google listing  Add photos  Video  Reviews Request:  If you haven’t requested reviews recently go back to brides within the last 12 months and send an email template. Request google reviews first, paid platform reviews second  Click Here for a Review Request Template  Social:  Facebook  Updated profile and cover photo or video  Update About section - contact info, hrs, location  Content  FB autoresponder setup  Instagram  Bio updated  Profile photo  Content  Pinterest Resources:   Simple Pin Podcast Vanessa Kynes  Update profile photo, description, claim your website - is your profile a business account?  Board audit - clean what isn’t relevant  Best of Your Venue Name and where you’re located

We're back with Part 2 of How to Prepare Your Wedding Venue for Engagement Season! Here's what you'll find in this episode: Refresh online presence: Web - <a href="https://www.aleiawalker.com/google-analytics/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here for a Google Analytics Explanation and Walkthrough</a> Social  Advertising audit: 1. What is your budget for advertising this year? 2. Directories - Which ones are performing?  - Which ones are not converting? 3. Can you leave or decrease your account? 4. If performing well can you upgrade 5. Do you want to add directories to your portfolio (i.e. regional/more local directories) Print: Does your print ad need to be recreated with fresh copy/images When will it renew? Recreate and submit ahead of time Online: Google business listing - confirm all details are accurate Can you hire a google photographer/videographer to do a 3D tour to appear on google listing Add photos Video Reviews Request: If you haven’t requested reviews recently go back to brides within the last 12 months and send an email template. Request google reviews first, paid platform reviews second <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zUIXFkDYt_di0yeAE7vOCva6nJ1guHW1GwUXNTNCktw/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here for a Review Request Template</a> Social: Facebook Updated profile and cover photo or video Update About section - contact info, hrs, location Content FB autoresponder setup Instagram Bio updated Profile photo Content Pinterest Resources:  <a href="https://www.simplepinmedia.com/simple-pin-podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Simple Pin Podcast</a> <a href="https://vanessakynes.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vanessa Kynes</a> Update profile photo, description, claim your website - is your profile a business account? Board audit - clean what isn’t relevant Best of Your Venue Name and where you’re located

007: Preparing Your Wedding Venue for Engagement Season Part 2

In today's episode, we're diving into Part Two of Wedding Venue Contract Sample, A Walkthrough of Kinsey's Exact Rental Contract. As venue owners, our contracts are essential to protecting ourselves, our clients and our businesses. Kinsey is pulling back the curtain on her own contract in an effort to shed some light on what she includes, how her clients sign their contracts and the purpose of each section within her wedding venue contract.  Get in touch with us:   thevenuepodcast@gmail.com @thevenuepodcast

In today's episode, we're diving into Part Two of Wedding Venue Contract Sample, A Walkthrough of Kinsey's Exact Rental Contract. As venue owners, our contracts are essential to protecting ourselves, our clients and our businesses. Kinsey is pulling back the curtain on her own contract in an effort to shed some light on what she includes, how her clients sign their contracts and the purpose of each section within her wedding venue contract. Get in touch with us:  <a href="mailto:thevenuepodcast@gmail.com">thevenuepodcast@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thevenuepodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@thevenuepodcast</a>

009: [Part Two] Wedding Venue Contract Sample | Walkthrough of Kinsey's Exact Wedding Venue Contract

The Pros and Cons of Accepting Card Payments at Your Wedding Venue  PROS: Fast way to get payment Universally recognized form of payment (Kinsey tells her couples it’s like buying something on Amazon...everyone understands this). Minimizes late payments considerably (If you have Honeybook, you can set up automatic withdrawals. In Dubsado, you can send automated payment reminders Minimize administrative tasks (waiting for checks to arrive, going to the bank to deposit or mobile deposits, don’t have to file paper checks away, hoping the check clears, following up if it doesn’t, etc.)  Easier to project cash flow each month   CONS:  Clients can perform “Chargebacks” on their cards which is them “stopping payment” and being refunded what they paid you. This isn’t common but can totally happen. It’s the exception, not the rule.   Processing Fees: cost of doing business in the 21st century folks, build credit card fees into your revenue plan! Make it easy for people to pay you. Kinsey paid $3,400 in credit card fees in 2019   Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

The Pros and Cons of Accepting Card Payments at Your Wedding Venue PROS: Fast way to get payment Universally recognized form of payment (Kinsey tells her couples it’s like buying something on Amazon...everyone understands this). Minimizes late payments considerably (If you have Honeybook, you can set up automatic withdrawals. In Dubsado, you can send automated payment reminders Minimize administrative tasks (waiting for checks to arrive, going to the bank to deposit or mobile deposits, don’t have to file paper checks away, hoping the check clears, following up if it doesn’t, etc.)  Easier to project cash flow each month CONS:  Clients can perform “Chargebacks” on their cards which is them “stopping payment” and being refunded what they paid you. This isn’t common but can totally happen. It’s the exception, not the rule.  Processing Fees: cost of doing business in the 21st century folks, build credit card fees into your revenue plan! Make it easy for people to pay you. Kinsey paid $3,400 in credit card fees in 2019  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=22KE0TSPCUG6B&amp;keywords=profit+first&amp;qid=1576096636&amp;sprefix=profit%2Caps%2C219&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Profit First</a> by Mike Michalowicz

010: The Pros and Cons of Accepting Card Payments at Your Wedding Venue

FREE DOWNLOAD: 50 Events You Can Host at Your Venue that Are Not Weddings  How to Get More Clients at Your Wedding and Event Venue. Here's what we'll discuss in Part One of this episode: Working your network - vendor partners, past couples, friends/family Do people know what you do and do they know who to refer to you? No shame in asking for referrals  Healthy and consistent content marketing strategy Are we creating content that actually serves couples?  No - Create content around your post that will serve the next bride. Don’t just post pretty photos but partner them with helpful content.  Paid advertising Google Facebook Pinterest Instagram Linked in

FREE DOWNLOAD: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_jH5MDLoFgyaax1gKWzc2XeFSIU2G7V4/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">50 Events You Can Host at Your Venue that Are Not Weddings</a> How to Get More Clients at Your Wedding and Event Venue. Here's what we'll discuss in Part One of this episode: Working your network - vendor partners, past couples, friends/family Do people know what you do and do they know who to refer to you? No shame in asking for referrals Healthy and consistent content marketing strategy Are we creating content that actually serves couples? No - Create content around your post that will serve the next bride. Don’t just post pretty photos but partner them with helpful content. Paid advertising Google Facebook Pinterest Instagram Linked in

012: How to Get More Clients at Your Wedding and Event Venue [PART ONE]

Should wedding venues require their couples to obtain Special Event Insurance for their big day? We weigh the pros and cons on today's episode of The Venue Podcast! Mentioned in this episode:  Event Helper link Event helper’s partner program link   The Knot article link: Wedding insurance 101 (to help educate couples on the importance of event insurance) Article on Event Insurance on Kinsey's venue blog

Should wedding venues require their couples to obtain Special Event Insurance for their big day? We weigh the pros and cons on today's episode of The Venue Podcast! Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.theeventhelper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Event Helper link</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theeventhelper.com/partners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Event helper’s partner program link</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-insurance-101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Knot article link: Wedding insurance 101</a> (to help educate couples on the importance of event insurance) <a href="https://vistaviewevents.com/blog/get-colorado-wedding-insurance" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Article on Event Insurance on Kinsey's venue blog</a>

011: Should Venues Require Special Event Insurance?

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