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Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas

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Welcome to The Venue Podcast, the essential twice-weekly audio experience airing every Monday and Wednesday, meticulously tailored for current and aspiring wedding venue owners. Hosted by Lindsay Lucas and Kinsey Roberts, seasoned experts in the wedding industry, this podcast serves as your personal workshop, guiding you through the multifaceted world of venue ownership. With Lindsay and Kinsey at the helm, each episode unfolds as an educational journey, delving into critical topics that res ...
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In the latest episode of The Venue Podcast, we dive into the topic of client gifting strategies for venue owners, emphasizing the balance between thoughtfulness and budget. Our hope in today’s episode is to inspire venue owners to implement or refine their gifting strategies, ensuring you make a lasting impression on your clients. Here's a closer l…
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In today's episode of The Venue Podcast, Kinsey Roberts steps in solo, as Lindsay Lucas dedicates time to her thriving one-on-one venue consultations! You can reach out to Lindsay here about Venue Consulting: https://thelindsaylucas.com/ We're chatting and brainstorming about all things HIRING when it comes to your first or next Marketing Assistant…
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Kinsey's Favorite Place to Buy Property Signs: https://www.smartsign.com/ Living on-site at your venue can blend the lines between personal privacy and professional spaces. In a candid discussion on The Venue Podcast, hosts Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas share their perspectives on managing this unique situation. Kinsey, who lives on her venue pr…
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A Common Inquiry Among Airbnb Owners In episode 68 of The Venue Podcast, Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas address a recurring question from Airbnb owners about transitioning their successful short-term rental properties to also serve as wedding venues. This episode unpacks the considerations and steps needed to capitalize on the burgeoning demand f…
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Embracing Phased Business Growth In the latest episode of The Venue Podcast, Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas tackle the complex subject of budgeting for renovations, a crucial aspect of managing a wedding venue. Lindsay emphasizes the significance of phased development, advising venue owners to break down their vision into manageable, financially …
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Reflecting on the Desire to Sell In this episode, Kinsey and Lindsay provide a comprehensive guide for venue owners contemplating a sale. They cover emotional, strategic, and practical aspects, offering listeners a holistic view of the decision-making process. The message is clear: whether deciding to sell or combat burnout, the approach should be …
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The Surge of Interest from Wealth Management Firms In a recent wave from January to June 2023, Lindsay observed an unusual trend: a number of wealth management firms expressed keen interest in investing in the wedding industry, specifically wedding venues. After some thorough research, she confirmed that these firms were independent of each other a…
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In this episode, co-hosts Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas respond to a listener's inquiry about reviving a farm-turned-wedding venue. The listener, Amanda, faced discouragement after hosting one wedding that led to financial loss, followed by the pandemic's halt to their business. With the farm's future at stake, Amanda contemplates hosting weddin…
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In this episode of The Venue Podcast, hosts Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas delve into the intricacies of managing in-house bar services at your wedding venue. This episode provides venue owners with practical tips on introducing bar packages, ensuring clients are well-informed, and handling common concerns with grace and confidence. Setting the S…
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In this practical episode of The Venue Podcast, Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas tackle an often overlooked but critical aspect of running a wedding venue: the legal agreements necessary to protect your business. This isn't just about having a rental agreement; it's about ensuring your venue is covered from all angles. On today’s episode, we mentio…
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In this episode of The Venue Podcast, hosts Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas unpack the intricacies of leasing a venue. With Kinsey's unique position of owning a venue business while leasing the physical space and Lindsay's extensive experience advising clients, they offer a well-rounded perspective on why leasing might just be the golden ticket fo…
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Welcome back to The Venue Podcast, where your hosts, Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas, dive deep into the practicalities of launching an outdoor venue. This episode, Part Two, builds on our previous discussion, shifting from mindset to offering you hands-on advice to make your outdoor venue venture a reality. Whether you're considering a semi-perma…
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In this episode of The Venue Podcast, join hosts Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas as they dive into becoming a venue owner, through the approach of starting with an outdoor venue. Whether you're dreaming of hosting weddings, corporate retreats, or something else, Kinsey and Lindsay share invaluable insights on how to embark on this journey using fo…
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CLICK HERE TO GET INSTANT ACCESS TO OUR SOP DOWNLOAD In this episode of our podcast, Kinsey and Lindsay dive deep into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for wedding venues, offering insights for venue owners looking to streamline and elevate their internal operations. We break down the concept of SOPs, explaining what they are and why they're cr…
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Attorney Kinsey used for her Trademarks: Paige Hulse Law Today on The Venue Podcast we're talking all things Trademarking your business. Kinsey recently completed the trademarking process for her venue, Vista View Events, and is sharing her insights into what she learned and giving you some info that can help you decide if Trademarking is a good ne…
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Today on The Venue Podcast we’re sharing how you can work with one or both of us as a wedding venue owner. As industry coaches, we each have a niche specialty that allows us to help you meet the unique challenges that come with being a wedding venue owner. Lindsay, a Wedding Venue Consultant, shares the services she offers and who her ideal clients…
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Are you considering transforming your old barn into a venue but worried about accommodating large parties with limited space? In our latest episode of The Venue Podcast, we've got you covered. We address a listener's concerns and provide valuable insights on making the most of your charming yet cozy venue space. Some key takeaways from this episode…
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In the latest episode of The Venue Podcast, we're diving into a timely and essential topic for all wedding venue owners: preparing for economic uncertainty without succumbing to the "doom and gloom" mindset. We understand that running a successful venue is no walk in the park, and in today's ever-changing economic landscape, being proactive is the …
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Are you a wedding venue owner looking to enhance your revenue without breaking the bank? Whether you're looking to capitalize on unused time slots, reduce expenses, or explore new revenue avenues, our latest episode of The Venue Podcast is packed with practical strategies for wedding venue owners eager to think creatively and put in the effort to b…
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In today's episode of The Venue Podcast, Kinsey and Lindsay dive deep into the world of decor and rentals and how they can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you're considering expanding your revenue stream and just starting with a small amount of inventory, or you're ready to optimize your current decor selection, we've got you covered w…
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In today's episode of The Venue Podcast, Kinsey and Lindsay share the WHY and the HOW of keeping your wedding venue business lean and scrappy! We dive into our personal (and very recent!) experiences with downsizing our businesses and the results we've seen from doing this! Here's a sneak peek of what we discuss in this episode: How Lindsay cut her…
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We're celebrating 50 Episodes of The Venue Podcast TODAY! In honor of this cute little milestone, we're doing something fun on the podcast and sharing FIFTY ideas for events you could host at your venue that are NOT weddings! We hope this episode gives you a ton of ideas and helps you think creatively about your space <3 Thank you for tuning in eve…
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Get ready to elevate your wedding venue game with ChatGPT! In today’s episode you’ll discover 5 easy-to-implement ways to create captivating content for your wedding venue without the blogging burnout! We’re sharing how to develop never-ending blog ideas, venue descriptions that dazzle, engaging social captions, authentic testimonials, and even edu…
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If in-house day-of coordinators aren't your thing, Kinsey and Lindsay are discussing another option in today's episode. Lindsay gives her perspective and lessons learned from when she owned her wedding planning firm and was a contractor for local venues outsourcing their coordination. Here are a few things being covered in this episode: How Lindsay…
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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 pr…
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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…
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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 bookin…
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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: CabinsGlampi…
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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 …
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Today's episode of The Venue Podcast is a quick Listener Q & 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 pe…
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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…
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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 severa…
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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 wedd…
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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, …
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Wedding venues should diversify their revenue streams to maximize earning potential. Here are six additional revenue stream ideas for your wedding venue: In-house bar: Offering a bar service at your wedding venue can generate considerable revenue. This revenue option has many responsibilities and additional liabilities, which must be considered. Th…
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Starting a boutique within a wedding venue business where you sell a small but mighty selection of physical products can benefit you as a venue owner. Here are three reasons we love the idea of a physical product shop utilizing the space you ALREADY own! Additional Revenue: By offering physical products such as wedding favors, decor, and accessorie…
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Owning a wedding venue is a highly competitive business. As a venue owner, an easy way to stand out from your competition is by offering a loss leader on your website. A loss leader is a product or service sold at a lower price point to attract clients. At your wedding venue, the loss leader could be an add-on service, such as a discount on your in…
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Mamie Hudson is the owner of Lazy S Hacienda and is a previous 1:1 client of Lindsay’s. Today Lindsay had the honor of interviewing Mamie and they reminisced on their time together and Mamie’s journey to becoming a venue owner. In this episode you’ll learn about Where and how Mamie got started with renovating an old barn into a stunning wedding ven…
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Is video marketing right for your wedding venue? My answer might surprise you! Kinsey Roberts is flying solo on the podcast today to kick off her Video for Venues Series. We’re going to ask ourselves some important questions today so we have a great foundation to work from as we dive deeper into the tactical “how to’s” of video marketing in this se…
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In today’s episode of The Venue Podcast, we’re diving into each of our goal planning processes. We both have different methods of planning out our yearly goals and keeping track of our progress and hope this helps you put your goals down in a way that works for you!Kinsey Roberts and Lindsay Lucas tarafından oluşturuldu
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In today's episode Kinsey and Lindsay discuss how to setup and manage a preferred vendors list at your venue. The episode covers the following topics about preferred vendors lists: Why is it important to have a vendor list? Different Types of lists: Preferred, Recommended, Required How to manage your preferred vendor list. Should you take money fro…
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In this episode Kinsey and Lindsay discuss tips and tricks for the inquiry and tour follow up processes. Here's what is covered in this episode: When does the follow up process start? How quickly should you follow up with an inquiry or tour? Example follow up processes. The #1 thing venues are not doing that could be hurting their booking rate.…
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In today's episode we're showing you how to review, edit and improve your client experience as well as your pricing strategy. As usual we're debunking a couple myths for you and giving you our two cents on why it's important to do this type of business audit regularly. We aren't just giving you the why, we're also giving you the steps as to how we …
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A thoughtful email funnel can be an easy and effective way to warm up cold leads that find themselves on your wedding venue website. In today's episode, we share a high-converting but easy-to-set-up email funnel that you can add TODAY. Additional Resources for Venue Owners: https://linktr.ee/thevenuepodcast…
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