Wedding Planner Society Podcast
CWP Society is proud to produce the "Wedding Planner Society: Industry Expert Insights" podcast!
Laurie Hartwell & Krisy Thomas, award-winning Master Certified Wedding Planners and Industry Educators from the CWP Society, discuss the real lives of wedding planners and professionals, dispense business tips, and share ways you can elevate yourself and your career in the wedding industry.
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Wedding Planner Society Podcast
Trust Over Transactions: Why Ethical Vendor Relationships Matter
Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, Amanda Borrero, joins CWP Society COO, Krisy Thomas, for an unfiltered conversation about one of the wedding industry’s most debated practices: kickbacks.
Together, they unpack what kickbacks really are, why they’ve become so ingrained in the wedding world, and the ethical dilemmas they create for planners and couples alike. From “pay-to-play” venue lists to referral fees passed quietly between vendors, this discussion explores how these arrangements can limit choices, raise costs, and compromise trust.
But the episode doesn’t stop there, it also offers a look at what ethical alternatives can look like. Amanda shares her perspective on building long-lasting vendor partnerships rooted in transparency and mutual respect, and how planners can negotiate perks that directly benefit their clients instead of lining their own pockets.
If you’ve ever wondered how to grow a wedding planning business built on integrity and sustainability, this conversation will leave you inspired to do things differently.
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