15: Keeping Cool Under Pressure

02/10/22 • 33 min

Preston's guest today is a luxury planner with achievements and accolades that rival other top planners in the business. After proving herself by working under other brands, Kaitlin Donaldson launched All the Best Moments in New York in 2020--bringing her dynamic experience and passion for curating exceptional events to a growing portfolio of clients. She and Preston discuss how helpful it is to educate luxury clients on the processes involved in planning a wedding, in order to help manage their time and budget expectations. They also discuss how critical communication is in keeping your relationships with your clients happy and healthy. Finally, Kaitlin shares booking headline talent and how to keep a calm leadership style through all types of chaos. She and Preston have formed a very special friendship, and it comes through in every moment of this episode. Listen in and enjoy...

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Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Kaitlin Donaldson from All the Best Moments | Email Kaitlin's Team: [email protected]

Follow Kaitlin on Social: Instagram (@AllTheBestMoments_ATBM) | Facebook | Pinterest | LinkedIn

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Title Sponsor: On the Move Entertainment

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Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

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Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Production House: Flint Stone Media

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Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Kaitlin Donaldson from All the Best Moments | Email Kaitlin's Team: [email protected]

Follow Kaitlin on Social: Instagram (@AllTheBestMoments_ATBM) | Facebook | Pinterest | LinkedIn

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Title Sponsor: On the Move Entertainment

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of TWB's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Additional Support Provided By: Listeners, like you!

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Production House: Flint Stone Media

Previous Episode

14: The Golden Age of Events with Erin Halley, Presented by On the Move Entertainment

Preston is joined by Event Manager and Producer, Erin Halley, to discuss his favorite subject as events are booming back--money and budgets! How does this new age of events affect the three service areas of Preston's business: designing, planning, and execution. Erin shares her secret in discussing budgets with clients. How do you not let the fees scare the clients away? And, what are the silver linings to a potential client walking away, due to sticker shock? Listen in as Preston and Erin discuss strategies and share stories of what has worked for them and pick up pricing tips to better the success of your events-based business.

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Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Event Manager and Producer, Erin Halley of Erin Halley Events & Productions, LLC | Follow Erin on Instagram (@ErinHalleyReddy) | Email Erin ([email protected])

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Title Sponsor: On the Move Entertainment

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

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Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Additional Support Provided By: Listeners, like you!

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Production House: Flint Stone Media

Next Episode

16: The Memories that Blossom

This is definitely Preston's most personal episode, yet! His guest today is one of his FAVORITE people in the world--his husband, Theo Bleckmann! Theo is a massively accomplished musician with two Grammy nominations under his belt. And, in this episode, they take you down memory lane--sharing how they met and also discussing what makes a couple work, their own relationship challenges, supporting each other's demanding careers, and so much more. Listen in and enjoy...

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Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Theo Bleckmann

Follow Kaitlin on Social: Instagram (@AllTheBestMoments_ATBM) | Facebook | Pinterest | LinkedIn

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Title Sponsor: On the Move Entertainment

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of TWB's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Additional Support Provided By: Listeners, like you!