The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner)
With over 300k downloads and 150+ episodes as the host of Ask the Planner, Desirée Adams now brings you The Planner’s Edit—the essential podcast for wedding planners and event pros looking to elevate and scale their businesses. Each week, join Desirée and guest experts for candid conversations, actionable strategies, and behind-the-scenes insights into marketing, systems, client experience, and the realities of building a successful and profitable event business. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or just starting, you’ll find honest advice and inspiration to help you grow, elevate, and create lasting impact in the wedding industry.
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The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner)
208 | Investments in My Business I Made Early That Paid Off (and the Ones That Didn’t)
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Every planner makes investments in their business — some that create massive growth, and others that become expensive lessons. In this episode of The Planner’s Edit, Desirée Adams gets honest about both.
She’s sharing the early investments that truly moved the needle in her wedding planning business.You’ll learn why these investments paid off, how they accelerated her growth, and what she would do exactly the same if she were starting today.
Desirée also opens up about the investments that didn’t pay off. These are the insights planners rarely share, but the ones that can save you time, money, and years of frustration.
If you’re trying to decide where to invest in your wedding planning business next — or you’re afraid of making the “wrong” move — this episode will help you make clearer, more strategic decisions moving forward.
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