Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners
The Planner Life Podcast, your go-to destination for all things wedding planning and business mastery. Hosted by Heather Hoesch Olsen, a highly experienced wedding planner, industry educator, and your professional friend in the world of weddings.
Join Heather every week as she shares her wealth of knowledge and experience gained from over two decades in the wedding industry. With a passion for crafting unforgettable moments and a keen eye for detail, Heather's journey has taken her through every facet of wedding planning imaginable. From intimate gatherings to lavish affairs, from budget-conscious ceremonies to extravagant celebrations, Heather has seen it all.
But her expertise extends far beyond just executing flawless events. Heather is on a mission to empower and inspire planners like you to reach new heights in your business. Through candid conversations, expert interviews, and actionable insights, the Planner Life Podcast is your compass for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the wedding industry.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, tune in each week to learn, grow, and be inspired. Heather's unique blend of creativity, wisdom, and practical advice will leave you feeling confident and equipped to tackle any challenge that comes your way.
So, if you're ready to elevate your skills, build a thriving business, and join a supportive community of like-minded professionals, then the Planner Life Podcast is your must-listen resource.
Welcome to the Planner Life!
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Website: plannerlifeacademy.com
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
020: Real Expert: Megan Robinson of One Hope Wines
Hey planners! In the spirit of giving this holiday season, we wanted to shed some light on one of our favorite companies, One Hope Wines, a company that brings Napa Valley to your doorstep. I came ac…
019: Real Experts: Photographers Joel Serrato and Jose Villa
Hey planners! We have quite the episode lined up for you with two of the best wedding photographers in the business, Joel Serrato and Jose Villa. In this episode, you’ll get a behind the scenes look …
018: Real Planner: Jenni Thye of Imoni Events
Hey planners! Today I am talking to Arizona based wedding planner, Jennifer Thye. Jenni started her career in the wedding industry after needing a change from her job as a teacher. In this episode, w…
017: Real Expert: Why It Takes Drive and a Little Luck to Build a Business with Janelle Thomson
Hey planners! If you’ve been looking for a little inspiration for building your business then you’re in for a treat! This episode is jam-packed with great advice from florist and educator for creativ…
016: Real Planner: Margaux Fraise of Harmony Creative Studios
Hey planners! Today I have brought on award-winning boutique wedding planner, Margaux Fraise of Harmony Creative Studios. Margaux is based in Los Angeles and has a really interesting story of overcom…
015: Real Talk: Why Starting Is Easy But Succeeding Is Hard
Hey planners! It seems like anyone and everyone is becoming a wedding planner by just launching an Instagram and getting started. But building a successful wedding planning business isn’t that easy. …
014: Real Talk: Insight on Our Workshop
Hey planners! Today we have a special episode for you where we took a deep dive into what our workshop was like this year. We just recently wrapped up our 10th in-person workshop and in this episode,…
013: Real Talk: Destination Weddings
Hey planners! Have you been dreaming about breaking into the destination wedding market? You’re in luck! Today we had a conversation about what it’s really like to be a destination wedding planner. W…
012: Real Expert: Jana Williams of Jana Williams Photos
Hey planners! Are you using social media as a part of your marketing strategy? If not, you might want to consider it as it’s a great tool for getting in front of your ideal client. This is one of the…
011: Real Planner: Kimberly Rhodes of Hitched Events
Hey planners! Today you’ll be hearing from Kimberly Rhodes of Hitched Events. Kimberly got into the marketing and event management industry early on in her career. After having her own wedding, she h…
010: Real Talk: Coordination vs. Planning
Hey planners! As many of you likely know, in the wedding industry there are so many nuances to the words “wedding coordinator” and “wedding planner”. Having these terms clearly defined will help your…
009: Real Expert: Getting Your Legal Ducks in a Row with Annette Stepanian of Your Legal BFF
Hey planners! As you embark on your journey of growing your wedding planning business you’ll definitely want to think about protecting yourself from a legal standpoint. That’s why we brought on Annet…
008: Real Planner: Brooke Keegan of Brooke Keegan Special Events
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 i…
007: Real Talk: Community Over Competition
Hey planners! We've said it before and we'll say it again... Competition is healthy and can benefit your wedding planning business. We're big believers in the notion of community over competition so …
006: Real Planner: Hannah Campbell-Anderson of Day of Gal
Hey planners! I am so excited to have on today’s guest, Hannah Campbell-Anderson of Day of Gal. Hannah got into the wedding planning business after being a bridesmaid over 9 times and experiencing ov…
005: Real Expert: Natalie Franke of Rising Tide Society
Hey planners! As you know, we’re huge advocates of the idea of community over competition. Community can be transformative for your wedding planning business in SO many ways. In this episode, we spok…
004: Real Planner: Victoria Holland of Victoria Ann Events
Hey planners! It’s our absolute pleasure to introduce you to today’s guest, Victoria Holland of Victoria Ann Events. Victoria plans and designs events for couples who are looking to infuse every ounc…
003: Getting to Know Heather
Today you’ll get a deep dive into Heather, her story and how she got into the wedding industry. Heather is the partner of LVL Weddings and cofounder of The Planner Life Academy. She talks about her t…
002: Getting to Know Lindsay
In these first few episodes, we wanted to really get into each other’s stories of how we got into the wedding industry. Today you’ll be getting a deeper look into Lindsay. Lindsay is the founder of L…
001: Welcome to the Planner Life Podcast
Are you looking to build a successful, thriving wedding planning business? Then you’re in the right place! Welcome to the Planner Life Podcast! We’re your hosts Heather and Lindsay. We’re wedding pla…