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Stop Waiting and Wondering; Open the Door

Have you ever thought this...

"I think I would love to do _______, but I just don't know if I'd be good at it. It seems like a risk!

or...

BusinessJessica ZimmermanOctober 19, 2019jessica zimmerman podcast, jessica zimmerman education, zimmerman education, business mentoring, business building, business tips, mentoringComment

Business Spotlight Series [4 of 4]

It’s our last business spotlight, and I can’t wait to share Meghan’s story with you! If you’ve missed any of my previous business spotlights, make sure to check out the first blog post in this series!

Now, let’s meet Meghan!

Meghan loved her job as a corporate accountant. When she got pregnant with her daughter, however, she decided she wanted to stay home with her while she was little. Meghan knew she needed something besides momming to work on while she stayed home, and decided to invest in herself.

BusinessJessica ZimmermanAugust 31, 2019JESSICA ZIMMERMAN, jessica zimmerman floral, jessica zimmerman education, wedding education, zimmerman education, floral education, business mentoring, business tipsComment

Business Spotlight Series [3 of 4]

By now you know what’s coming! Another spotlight story from another struggling business owner. In Betty and Mark’s story, #thestruggleisreal. Let’s take a look…

Betty and Mark have been married for thirty-two years, and are finally living their dreams. Betty spent years as a mom and homemaker while Mark worked as a high school shop teacher. They both loved their roles and the home environment they created, but after years of putting big personal aspirations aside, they’ve reinvented themselves as venue owners.

BusinessJessica ZimmermanAugust 27, 2019jessica zimmerman weddings, JESSICA ZIMMERMAN, jessica zimmerman floral, jessica zimmerman education, wedding education, zimmerman education, floral education, business mentoringComment

Stop Trading Time for Money: Instagram Live

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.

BusinessJessica ZimmermanAugust 27, 2019JESSICA ZIMMERMAN, jessica zimmerman education, boundaries in business, business mentoring, business instagram live, business tips, wedding education, self employed scheduling, zimmerman educationComment

My Latest Instagram Live: OG JZ

I’m throwing it back to OG JZ. That means no makeup insta lives in my upstairs home office.

If you want to hear my unedited thoughts, some sneak peeks into the Podcast coming this fall, and personal home life drama, watch the video below!

BusinessJessica ZimmermanAugust 21, 2019JESSICA ZIMMERMAN, jessica zimmerman education, instagram live business, building business community, business mentoring, business owner, wedding education Comments

How to Get Started With Your Floral Business

First ask yourself:

Do you really want a floral business? It’s okay to have a hobby and for it to be simply a hobby. My greatest passion is travel, but I wouldn’t enjoy it as much if every time I traveled, I also had to write a feature about it.

I think it’ really important to know that owning your own floral business doesn’t mean you are doing flowers all day. There is a reason only 5% of small businesses succeed. The business-side of it takes up the majority of your day.

BusinessJessica ZimmermanAugust 7, 2019jessica zimmerman weddings, JESSICA ZIMMERMAN, jessica zimmerman education, jessica zimmerman floral, jessica zimmerman, business, business tips, business mentoring, business entrepenuer, business ownerComment

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Hi! I'm Jessica Zimmerman, top wedding planner, floral designer, and founder of Zimmerman Events and Education.

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.

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