Today I drove four hours to take a three hour lunch with a friend. I spend my whole work day doing exactly what I wanted (aka not really working.
I still made it home in time to pick up my kiddos from school AND my business bank account had more money in it when I got home than when I left.
Read MoreI can’t wait to share another business spotlight with you this week. Let’s take a peek into the behind the scenes of Whitney’s business...
Whitney is a mother of three young kids. She loves staying home with her kids, and adding to her family income with some wedding work. She got her start doing flowers and planning for weddings, baby showers, and parties for her family and friends. Now, she’s trying to transition from a side hobby to a real business that makes real money. And that means working with people who aren’t just looking for a good deal (aka… not family or friends).
Read More1. I THOUGHTFULLY SCHEDULE MY DAY
My goal is to be at the studio at 8am. I don’t put anything on my calendar until 9am because I know I need a full hour to get settled in and prep for my day. KNOW THYSELF. If I schedule a meeting at 8:30am, I’ll feel rushed and frantic and it won’t go well. KNOW THYSELF!
My 9am meeting time slots are for people on my team: Kellie (admin!), book keeping, Danae (second designer), etc. These people know me. They know my heart and my intentions. They also understand if I text them and say something like, “I’m running 15 minutes behind! Zeke figured out how to open his sippy cup and poured milk all over the car.”
Read More
Welcome to the blog
I teach fellow wedding professionals the exact systems, sales processes, tools, scripts, and templates I used to make a (six figure) living designing flowers and planning weddings, all while raising my three kids. Because what's the point of owning your own business if you can't live your dream life?
I've been named a top wedding planner by Southern Living magazine, and have my wedding and floral work featured in PEOPLE magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Once Wed, and more.
And my signature straight-shooting business insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider.
Join me on this journey and get my best tips and tricks by tuning into the blog each week, and follow me on social media with the links below.
Entrepreneurs Looking for More
Meet host of the Zimmerman Podcast, Jessica Zimmerman, as she shares what it takes to grow your business while living the life you love. To make sure you never miss an episode, hit subscribe now!
![Business Spotlight Series [2 of 4]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54402deee4b06e8b47d8f0be/1566598647338-733ISNNVPUS26CMOAGSZ/Jessica-Zimmerman-Events-Top-Wedding-Planner-Educator.JPG)
