Wedding Planner Society Podcast

The Turning Point

Laurie Hartwell & Krisy Thomas - CWP Society Season 5 Episode 6

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What if the moment that changes your wedding planning career isn't a lucky break, but a choice you make today?

CWP Society Senior Educator, Krisy Thomas, opens up about being an introvert in a relationship-driven industry and how a recognized credential transformed the room before she even spoke. From that first venue meeting as a Certified Wedding Planner to national features and trusted partnerships, this story tracks how credibility, structure, and community create momentum that lasts.

We dig into five real turning points from planners at different stages:

The Burnout Breakthrough — How one planner transformed exhaustion into boundaries when pricing met industry standards and client screening became non-negotiable.

The Education Chaser — Meet the planner who tried every course until a complete curriculum finally connected sales, timelines, vendor relations, and client experience under one roof.

The Balance Myth — We break down why "someday I'll have balance" is a trap, and show how workflows, office hours, and value-based pricing make space for life without compromising service.

The Market Shift — One Certified Wedding Planner helped peers level up, raising local standards so high that venues started expecting training and couples began asking for credentials.

The Venue Flip — How certification transformed venue relationships from gatekeeping to partnership, opening doors to preferred lists and steady referrals.

If you're craving confidence that sticks, vendor trust that's earned, and systems that protect your time, this conversation maps the path. We believe the industry rewards preparation and professionalism — and that a respected credential can speak for you while you keep your energy for design, logistics, and care.

Ready to find your turning point? Subscribe, share this with a planner friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help more pros discover the show. Then visit cwpsociety.com to find your turning point. 

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Laurie Hartwell & Krisy Thomas - CWP Society