Jason Hewlett - The Promise to The One

Are you keeping the promises that matter most—to your clients, your team, and yourself? What opportunities are you willing to walk away from to stay true to your values? In this episode, I explore how honoring your promise, even when it means saying no, leads to greater success and deeper fulfillment—in weddings, business, and life.

Listen to this new 29-minute episode for real-world stories and practical ways to make your promises your brand—and find lasting purpose beyond just chasing the next sale.

About Jason Hewlett

Having delivered thousands of presentations over 2 decades, Jason Hewlett is the world's only Keynote Speaker utilizing entertainment, musical impressions and comedy to teach leaders how to capture their unique Leadership Promise and Signature Moves. He has performed in every major Casino in Las Vegas, is one of the youngest inductees in the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, and is the author of the acclaimed self-help book, "The Promise To The One". Husband, Father, Writer, Mentor, Hiker and Coach, Jason's blog "The Promise" is enjoyed weekly by people worldwide, his online videos and courses inspire learning and entertainment, while educating and uplifting corporate executives, artists, leaders and families.

Follow/Connect With Jason...

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhewlett/ LinkedIn: @jasonhewlett

https://www.youtube.com/user/jasonrhewlett @jasonrhewlett

https://www.instagram.com/jasonhewlett/ Instagram: @jasonhewlett

If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com

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Have you ever wondered... "What would Alan say or do about this?" - well, now you can ask my AI Alter-Ego "Ask Alan Anything" the things you'd ask the real Alan, any time of the day or night. And as a listener of this podcast, you'll save 50%, so starting at only $10 per month you can "Ask Alan Anything"!

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I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks.

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Have you ever wondered why customer service feels more frustrating lately? Are chatbots making things easier or harder for your clients? What would happen if you walked in your customers' shoes and really asked: “Would I want to be treated this way?” In this episode, I share personal stories of surprising fees, AI mishaps, and inconsistent policies, all with the goal to help you spot the friction points in your business and turn them into opportunities to stand out.

Listen to this new 10-minute episode for simple changes you can make today to reduce customer friction, improve service, and create happier clients.

If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com

Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com 

View the full transcript on Alan’s site: https://alanberg.com/blog/

Have you ever wondered... "What would Alan say or do about this?" - well, now you can ask my AI Alter-Ego "Ask Alan Anything" the things you'd ask the real Alan, any time of the day or night. And as a listener of this podcast, you'll save 50%, so starting at only $10 per month you can "Ask Alan Anything"!

Go to www.WhatWouldAlanSay.com and use the 50% off coupon code - podcast - to start asking Alan anything today.

I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks.

Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site:

• Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions
• YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv
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Take time to look back!

As we near the end of the year, are you pausing to reflect on what truly went well in your wedding business? Are you focusing too much on the challenges and forgetting to celebrate your wins? What have you accomplished that you didn’t notice while you were “in the moment”? In this episode, I share how looking back can reveal growth, gratitude, and new ways to invest in yourself and your business—for a better year ahead.

Listen to this new 6-minute episode for practical inspiration on celebrating your successes, learning from challenges, and setting meaningful goals for the future.

If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com

Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com 

View the full transcript on Alan’s site: https://alanberg.com/blog/

Have you ever wondered... "What would Alan say or do about this?" - well, now you can ask my AI Alter-Ego "Ask Alan Anything" the things you'd ask the real Alan, any time of the day or night. And as a listener of this podcast, you'll save 50%, so starting at only $10 per month you can "Ask Alan Anything"!

Go to www.WhatWouldAlanSay.com and use the 50% off coupon code - podcast - to start asking Alan anything today.

I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks.

Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site:

• Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions
• YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv
• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sGsuB8
• Stitcher: http://bit.ly/wbsstitcher
• Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/wbsgoogle
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So many of our beliefs about wealth, success, and financial security are shaped by past experiences or stories we've unconsciously absorbed, but are they helping or holding us back? Are your financial habits based on old assumptions, or have you created a plan that actually serves your dreams? In this episode, I talk with Bill Cates, author of "The Hidden Heist," about uncovering self-limiting beliefs, the power of compounding, and why we all need to rethink our approach to building financial dignity and freedom—on our own terms.

Listen to this new episode for inspiration on rewriting your money story, practical tips to grow your wealth, and why awareness is the first step to lasting financial change.

About Bill:
Bill is a Hall of Fame speaker, entrepreneur, referral expert to financial advisors, and

author of The Hidden Heist: Stop Robbing Yourself of Lasting Wealth – An Irresistible Tale of

Financial Redemption. He hosts the Top Advisor Podcast and has been featured in The Wall Street

Journal, Success, and Entrepreneur. He’s climbed Kilimanjaro, trekked to Everest Base Camp—and

today he’s here to help us build financial stability and real wealth by writing a “New Money Story.”

Contact Bill:
www.TheHiddenHeist.com

www.TheOrdinaryMillionaire.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcates/

If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com

Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com 

View the full transcript on Alan’s site: https://alanberg.com/blog/

Have you ever wondered... "What would Alan say or do about this?" - well, now you can ask my AI Alter-Ego "Ask Alan Anything" the things you'd ask the real Alan, any time of the day or night. And as a listener of this podcast, you'll save 50%, so starting at only $10 per month you can "Ask Alan Anything"!

Go to www.WhatWouldAlanSay.com and use the 50% off coupon code - podcast - to start asking Alan anything today.

I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks.

Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site:

• Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions
• YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv
• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sGsuB8
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Are you suffering from confirmation bias?

Are you stuck looking for proof that the way you do things is right? When was the last time you challenged your own business habits, or asked if there might be a better way to respond to wedding inquiries or create new offerings? In this episode, I dig into confirmation bias—why we cling to familiar strategies, how rejecting change might be holding you back, and what happens when you finally open yourself up to different perspectives and new solutions.

Listen to this new 7-minute episode for fresh advice on breaking out of old patterns, weighing new options, and finding better ways to grow your wedding business.

If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com

Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com 

View the full transcript on Alan’s site: https://alanberg.com/blog/

Have you ever wondered... "What would Alan say or do about this?" - well, now you can ask my AI Alter-Ego "Ask Alan Anything" the things you'd ask the real Alan, any time of the day or night. And as a listener of this podcast, you'll save 50%, so starting at only $10 per month you can "Ask Alan Anything"!

Go to www.WhatWouldAlanSay.com and use the 50% off coupon code - podcast - to start asking Alan anything today.

I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks.

Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site:

• Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions
• YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv
• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sGsuB8
• Stitcher: http://bit.ly/wbsstitcher
• Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/wbsgoogle
• iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/31C9Mic
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©2025 Wedding Business Solutions LLC & AlanBerg.com

Do small things consistently every day over a long period of time.

Are the big goals in your business or life starting to feel overwhelming? What if you could make real progress just by showing up a little bit each day? In this episode, I explore how small, consistent actions compound over time—whether you're learning a language, building a website, or mastering a new skill. What streak could you start today that would move you closer to your goals? How can you make big tasks feel less daunting by breaking them down into manageable daily actions?

Listen to this new 10-minute episode for inspiration on how simple, repeated efforts can lead to big changes and the motivation you need to start—or restart—your own streak.

If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com

Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com 

View the full transcript on Alan’s site: https://alanberg.com/blog/

Have you ever wondered... "What would Alan say or do about this?" - well, now you can ask my AI Alter-Ego "Ask Alan Anything" the things you'd ask the real Alan, any time of the day or night. And as a listener of this podcast, you'll save 50%, so starting at only $10 per month you can "Ask Alan Anything"!

Go to www.WhatWouldAlanSay.com and use the 50% off coupon code - podcast - to start asking Alan anything today.

I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks.

Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site:

• Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions
• YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv
• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sGsuB8
• Stitcher: http://bit.ly/wbsstitcher
• Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/wbsgoogle
• iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/31C9Mic
• Pandora: http://bit.ly/wbspandora

©2025 Wedding Business Solutions LLC & AlanBerg.com

Jeffrey Shaw - Selling to the Luxury Buyer

Are you truly embodying the world your high-end clients live in, or are you just hoping for big sales without understanding their mindset? What’s the difference between offering luxury and simply chasing money? Tune in for real strategies to upgrade your approach, understand your unique perspective, and see why embodying your client’s world—rather than just observing—can transform your wedding business.

Listen to this new episode for insights on why mindset matters, what luxury clients value, and how leveling up your business starts by leveling up yourself.

About Jeffrey:
Jeffrey Shaw is a globally recognized expert on selling to the affluent, renowned for transforming how luxury businesses attract and retain high-end clients. With over four decades of experience working with the world’s wealthiest individuals, he combines deep insight into the luxury buyer mindset with proven strategies for success. A celebrated portrait photographer whose work has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CBS News, People, and O Magazine, and hangs at Harvard University, Jeffrey brings a rare understanding of affluent clients’ behaviors and needs. He is the author of Sell to the Rich, LINGO, and The Self-Employed Life, a sought-after speaker at top industry events including ASID, NKBA, and the Luxury Home Design Summit, a TEDx presenter featured on TED.com, and the founder of National Self-Employed Day (May 4).

Contact Jeffrey:
https://jeffreyshaw.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyshawauthor/

https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyshaw/

https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyShawAuthor

If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com

Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If y

Have you ever wondered... "What would Alan say or do about this?" - well, now you can ask my AI Alter-Ego "Ask Alan Anything" the things you'd ask the real Alan, any time of the day or night. And as a listener of this podcast, you'll save 50%, so starting at only $10 per month you can "Ask Alan Anything"!

Go to www.WhatWouldAlanSay.com and use the 50% off coupon code - podcast - to start asking Alan anything today.

I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks.

Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site:

• Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions
• YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv
• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sGsuB8
• Stitcher: http://bit.ly/wbsstitcher
• Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/wbsgoogle
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©2025 Wedding Business Solutions LLC & AlanBerg.com

Are you chasing more leads when you should be chasing better results from the ones you already have? What if improved follow up, not just more inquiries, could be the key to growing your wedding business profits? In this episode, I share why focusing on conversion—not quantity—might be what your business truly needs and how systems, automation, or just persistence can make all the difference.

Listen to this new 10-minute episode for practical ways to follow up smarter, boost sales without extra ad spend, and squeeze more profits out of the leads you already have.

If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com

Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com 

View the full transcript on Alan’s site: https://alanberg.com/blog/

Have you ever wondered... "What would Alan say or do about this?" - well, now you can ask my AI Alter-Ego "Ask Alan Anything" the things you'd ask the real Alan, any time of the day or night. And as a listener of this podcast, you'll save 50%, so starting at only $10 per month you can "Ask Alan Anything"!

Go to www.WhatWouldAlanSay.com and use the 50% off coupon code - podcast - to start asking Alan anything today.

I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks.

Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site:

• Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions
• YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv
• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sGsuB8
• Stitcher: http://bit.ly/wbsstitcher
• Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/wbsgoogle
• iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/31C9Mic
• Pandora: http://bit.ly/wbspandora

©2025 Wedding Business Solutions LLC & AlanBerg.com