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174 TIM CHI – CEO, The Knot Worldwide: Combining Technology and Trends to Innovate the Wedding Industry

by Andy Kushner | Aug 5, 2019 | Media

Andy welcomes to the show Tim Chi, CEO of The Knot Worldwide, a technologist and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to creating better, more efficient technologies for the education and wedding industries. Before co-founding WeddingWire, he co-founded Blackboard. Tim is driven to help others by creating resources through technology!

In this episode, Tim chats about his inspiration for WeddingWire, why he decided to merge with The Knot, now the world’s largest vertical marketplace servicing the wedding industry, and what keeps driving him to innovate and create trends. Learn how he became an entrepreneur and why he worried about telling his parents about his endeavors. Tim is open and honest about what he sees for the future of the wedding industry and how changes in buying habits and trends have affected the business.

Tim is an awesome guest and his insights into the changes of the industry and business, in general, are extremely informative. Listen in and learn how Tim has gotten to where he is and what he plans for the future of The Knot Worldwide.

146 THE NEXT LEVEL with HARMONY WALTON Discussing JENNIFER STEIN, Editor In Chief Destination I Do Magazine

by Andy Kushner | Apr 24, 2019 | 1The Next Level, Media

Today Andy Kushner and guest co-host, Harmony Walton, discuss Andy’s interview with Jennifer Stein. Jennifer is the founder of Destination I Do Magazine.

145 Jennifer Stein: Editor-In-Chief, Destination I Do Magazine

by Andy Kushner | Apr 22, 2019 | Media

Today Jennifer Stein, Editor-In-Chief, Co-Founder, and publisher of Destination I Do Magazine, shares where she got her inspiration to begin her journey as a destination wedding specialist.

122 THE NEXT LEVEL with SEAN LOW Discussing JULIE NOVACK, PartySlate, & Building A Venture-Capital Backed Business

by Andy Kushner | Jan 23, 2019 | 1The Next Level, Media

Today we discuss Julie Novack, CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate and some of the ways in which she has created such a successful business that is still very much in the process of expanding.

121 Julie Novack: PartySlate & Building A Venture-Capital Backed Business

by Andy Kushner | Jan 21, 2019 | Media

There are many digital platforms that provide inspiration for designing and organizing events, however PartySlate is an especially curated platform, using images, that offers such inspiration and connections to local professionals. Creating such a well-orchestrated and impactful company is no small feat, which is what makes building this creative source so impressive.

118 THE NEXT LEVEL with MICHELE HODGES Discussing AMY MOELLER, Editor-In-Chief of Washingtonian Weddings

by Andy Kushner | Jan 7, 2019 | 1The Next Level, Media

In today’s episode, Andy is joined by guest co-host Michele Hodges of Michele Hodges Events. They discuss Andy’s interview with Amy Moeller and pull out some of the highlights.

117 Amy Moeller: Editor-In-Chief, Washingtonian Weddings

by Andy Kushner | Jan 7, 2019 | Media

Want your wedding featured in a magazine? Real weddings are becoming more popular to feature in magazines, whether online or on the printed version. Today’s guest will help you learn the best way to submit as well as discuss a host of pertinent topics.

87 THE NEXT LEVEL: Abby + Tait Larson: Saving Style Me Pretty

by Andy Kushner | Sep 10, 2018 | 1The Next Level, Media

In this episode of THE NEXT LEVEL, Andy and Melissa are breaking down lessons learned from Abby and Tait Larsen of Style Me Pretty.

Abby and Tait have had a journey that most bloggers will never experience – being bought by AOL and eventually on the chopping block, but given the chance to take their business back and make it better than ever.

86 Abby + Tait Larson: Saving Style Me Pretty

by Andy Kushner | Sep 10, 2018 | Media

To get the full scoop on one of the hottest topics in the world of wedding inspiration, we are invited into the home of Abby & Tait Larson to learn more about their story, and the oh so popular wedding resource: Style Me Pretty.

55 The Star-Studded Anniversary Show: Celebrating One Year of The Wedding Biz

by Andy Kushner | May 14, 2018 | Media

It hardly seems possible that today’s show is a celebration of the One Year Anniversary of The Wedding Biz podcast! When Andy started the show a year ago, he began as a passion project, but since that time, it has turned into so much more! Andy knew he wanted his podcast to be different, and he certainly accomplished that. One of the things that makes The Wedding Biz so unique is that Andy only does interviews in person. So for the past year, he has visited the homes, offices, and event venues with his guests, in order to sit down and conduct a face to face interview. Andy says it’s one of his secrets to making a real connection with his guests!

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