How to Quit the Wedding Business Guessing Game and Make Real Money with Audra Pace

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 69! Today, I’m sitting down with Audra Pace, Owner and Director of Dream Big Events in Omaha, Nebraska. Audra is a Zimmerman student who started taking some of my free courses before taking a deep dive into my signature course for the wedding industry, The Business Behind the Blooms. After years of trial and error, disappointing business conferences, and overloaded days, Audra found The Business Behind the Blooms, devoured it in one night, and finally found the answers she was looking for. Audra is on the podcast to share her real BBB story with you!

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Every Productive Morning Starts with These Three Things | Jessica on Thrive Time Show

I’m finally answering that big question you’ve all been too afraid to ask… What is my favorite high school jam? You might not know this about me, but I love to dance. I can get down with the best of them. So when Clay Clark invited me to Thrive Time Show and asked me what my favorite dance song was in high school, I was happy to share!

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A Team Zimmerman Real Micro-Wedding | Kellie + Trae at Alys Beach

Today, we’re looking back at when I designed florals for one of our most special weddings to date-- the wedding of my right hand lady Kellie to her husband Trae. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, then you know how much I love and appreciate Kellie. She is the backbone of my business, and her wedding was such a special day. It was also a tiny and intimate wedding— before those were the go-to! Kellie is an OG micro-wedding bride! I also thought it’d be fun to give a little inside scoop into what it’s like to be a Zimmerman bride. No one else knows the business from both sides like Kellie! Thankfully, she agreed. Keep reading to hear Kellie’s real wedding story.

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The Three Pillars of Business Copy with Zimmerman's In-House Copywriter

Between Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and my website, I share about my business on a ton of platforms. I have a system that keeps it from being too much, but I know 99% of my students feel overwhelmed by the thought of keeping up with their businesses on every platform. It can feel complicated and time-consuming until you strip away all the excess, “best practices,” and algorithm hacking and realize that your purpose, regardless of the platform, couldn’t be clearer: to communicate who you are and what you do. It’s that simple!

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How to Protect Your Business, Legally with Rachel Brenke

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 68! Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 68. Today, I’m sitting down with Rachel Brenke, an entrepreneur, mom, and attorney for small business owners. The truth is, when it comes to legal stuff, you’re either gonna spend a little time and money now or you’ll spend a lot later… in tears, time, and your hard-earned cash! Believe me… I’ve been there!

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7 Organization Hacks for a Beautiful, Tidy Home

After months of quarantine, odds are, at some point, you’ve felt the urge to organize. For me, this happened in the first month or two. I’m like simplicity and organization, whether I’m talking about my email inbox or my kid’s closets. Basically, with me in the house all day every day, the Zimmerman home didn’t stand a chance.

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Is Your Life Full or Fulfilling? Jessica Zimmerman on Social Selling Simplified Podcast

There’s a difference between a full life and a fulfilled life. That’s what Ashley Shaw and I talked about on her Social Selling Simplified Podcast. Like many entrepreneurs, there was a time when I spent every waking hour building my business. My life felt full— so full that I didn’t have a single extra minute for being with my family, taking a long shower, or putting on real pants. Can you relate?

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Blush and Cream Textural Bouquet: Savannah Bridal Photoshoot

A few short years ago, I traveled to Savannah, Georgia to create and style Bailey’s bouquet for her bridal portraits. I love how Erin Wilson captured Bailey’s bouquet amongst the trees covered in Spanish Moss. They were the perfect romantic backdrop.

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The Floral Designer's Secret to More Money and More Time

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 67! Today I’m sitting down with Stephanie Lang, Owner of Lang Floral Design. Since 2018, Stephanie has been transforming her business from a humble side-hobby into a floral powerhouse that’s increased profit by 80%, allows flexible work hours, and gets featured in publications like Southern Bride. Stephanie’s sharing how she went from having no business goals to beating her sales goals each year, feeling confident and comfortable throughout the craziness of the 2020 wedding season, and even booking her biggest wedding yet for the 2021.

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Nancy Meyers Inspired Beach Elopement

It’s the year of small weddings, and I can’t think of anything better than an oceanside Nancy Meyers inspired elopement. You all have been loving my Nancy Meyers home blog from a few weeks ago, and it got me thinking… What would a Nancy Meyers inspired elopement look like?

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