Brian Lawrence - Moving the needle towards 2026

What's really moving the needle for your wedding business? Are you making changes now that will set you up for more success when the next engagement season rolls around? Are you treating your website and SEO as living, breathing assets—or are you waiting until it’s too late to update them? In this episode, we unpack the practical steps you can take right now to boost conversion, show up in more local searches, and start turning more browsers into bookers. Plus, we dive into the difference between expertise and experience, how to use AI authenticity, and the power of keeping your Google Business Profile fresh and relevant.

Listen to this new episode for actionable ideas on website updates, local SEO tips, and simple strategies to attract and convert more couples—just in time for the next big wave of wedding planning.

About Brian:
Brian Lawrence is the co-author with me of "From Browsing To Booking" and producer of the Inclusive Wedding Summit. His agency is the go-to web design and SEO resource for numerous wedding industry authorities and also consults with many businesses on website and seo strategies. He was homegrown in the industry, owning numerous wedding businesses and serving as VP of a national wedding brand.

Contact Brian:
https://www.brianlawrence.com/meeting-with-brian-lawrence/

https://www.brianlawrence.com/

If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com

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View the full transcript on Alan’s site: https://alanberg.com/brian-lawrence-moving-the-needle-towards-2026-podcast-transcript/

Coming to Wedding MBA this year? Join me for a brand new workshop, before the conference starts. Can't make that? Come to Charlotte NC on Dec. 3rd for a Mastermind Day. Visit www.MastermindDay.com for information and tickets on upcoming events.

I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks.

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