Engage Your Brand®
Engage Your Brand is the branding podcast for wedding, event and hospitality pros. This is for those who are ready to stop blending in and step into the high-end, well-known businesses they were meant to be. We'll explore the storytelling behind some of the most recognized wedding and event industry brands. And we’ll give you actionable tips for bringing your brand to life through your marketing and every element of your business. It’s time to engage your brand.
Engage Your Brand®
53: Wedding Venue Branding and Marketing with Denise Peacock
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What does running eight McDonald’s locations have to do with building a thriving wedding venue?
In this episode of Engage Your Brand®, I’m joined by my client Denise Peacock, owner of Montgomery Creek Ranch in Indiana. We’re diving into wedding venue marketing, rebranding, leadership, and what it really takes to grow a profitable venue in a saturated market.
Key Takeaways:
• How Denise transitioned from McDonald’s owner-operator to wedding venue owner
• What it takes to turn a seasonal property into a year-round venue
• Why branding and consistency matter more than most venue owners realize
• How to stand out in an oversaturated wedding market
• Denise’s approach to hiring, leadership, and building a strong team
• And what she’d tell anyone thinking about starting a wedding venue
If you’re a venue owner, or dreaming of becoming one, this conversation is packed with real-world insight you won’t want to miss.
Connect with Denise:
🌿 Montgomery Creek Ranch
📧 denise@mcr.events
If you loved this episode, make sure you’re subscribed to Engage Your Brand®. And if you’re ready to elevate your own venue brand and marketing strategy, head to emilyfostercreative.com to learn more about working together.