{"podcast":{"title":"Mind Your Wedding Business Podcast","slug":"mind-your-wedding-business-podcast-6984620","podcast_index_feed_id":6984620,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mind-your-wedding-business/","website_url":"https://weddingiq.com/mind-your-wedding-business","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a1aad341-0480-4ed3-a468-db3e2bc1f0f2/9RoW8bz2XHM6I-Ata4JNMWRN.jpg","author":"Kevin Dennis","episode_count":77,"summary":"The Mind Your Wedding Business Podcast provides actionable strategies and resources for business-minded wedding professionals who love love — but also care about their bottom line. Host and owner of the WeddingIQ blog, Kevin Dennis, welcomes industry experts to each episode to share their best advice, biggest mistakes, and proven strategies for business growth and client satisfaction. Kevin brings his own share of industry knowledge to the table. He is the founder of lighting and A/V company, Fantasy Sound Event Services, as well as a national speaker and regular contributor to B2B publications across the event industry. He has served on the board for the Foundation of NACE, NACE Silicon Valley, and WIPA. He is also the founder of the Tri-Valley Wedding Professionals Networking Group. Tune in each week to learn about sales, marketing, client service, event technology, and more — all with the intention to help wedding professionals grow their businesses and achieve their goals.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T00:17:39.684508+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-your-wedding-business-podcast-6984620"},"episode":{"title":"#65: Turning Consultations into Bookings: Practical Tips to Increase Conversions with Steven Burchard","slug":"65-turning-consultations-into-bookings-practical-tips-to-increase-conversions-with-steven-burchard","published_at":"2026-03-03T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-your-wedding-business-podcast-6984620/65-turning-consultations-into-bookings-practical-tips-to-increase-conversions-with-steven-burchard","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-your-wedding-business-podcast-6984620","url":"https://mind-your-wedding-business.captivate.fm/episode/65-","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1c0de491-2ec4-4223-8bef-be044a1617ae.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business , Kevin Dennis sits down with Steven Burchard of Magical Memories Entertainmen t to break down one of the biggest challenges wedding professionals face: turning consultations into confirmed bookings. From first inquiry to final follow-up, Steven shares practical insight on why consultations should feel like conversations — not sales pitches — and how truly understanding a couple’s vision is the foundation of higher conversion rates. He explains why listening more than speaking is a competitive advantage, how to build trust through education, and where many wedding pros unintentionally lose bookings by overselling or misconnecting with clients. They dive into the subtle signals couples give during consultations, the importance of asking open-ended questions, and how consistent, thoughtful follow-up strategies can dramatically improve booking outcomes. Steven also emphasizes the value of collaboration within the industry, reminding professionals that “rising tides raise all boats.” If you’ve ever felt like your consultations are going well but not consistently converting, this conversation will help you refine your approach, strengthen client trust, and confidently guide couples from inquiry to “let’s book it.” Steven Burchard is the owner of Magical Memories Entertainment, a full-service wedding and event entertainment company. With years of hands-on experience, he specializes in educating couples on their event needs, guiding them through planning decisions, and creating seamless, memorable celebrations. Steven is passionate about helping both couples and wedding professionals elevate the overall event experience through thoughtful planning and clear communication. 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