Julian Leaver

Julian Leaver, owner of Julian Leaver Events, shares his decade-long journey in the wedding planning industry. He discusses the importance of choosing the right clients and strategic partnerships for growth. Julian reveals insights on evolving client strategies from budget-conscious to high-end experiences and navigating the complexities of securing bookings in the luxury market. He emphasizes the balance between steady growth and innovative client interactions, sharing that real success comes from personalization and understanding client dynamics.

Julian Leaver, The Dapper Diplomat, shares expert advice on networking in the wedding industry, emphasizing the importance of building strong client relationships and vendor connections. The podcast discusses real-life networking skills, the value of face-to-face connections, and strategies for creating a welcoming networking environment. Learn tips for maximizing networking connections and setting up future meetings effectively.

Julian Leaver, an esteemed event planner and former hotelier, redefines luxury through the lens of emotional intelligence. He emphasizes that good taste goes beyond aesthetics—it's about how guests feel. Julian shares insights into nurturing connections in the wedding industry and the importance of adaptability in a changing market. He also discusses the shift from visual design to experience design, navigating budget dynamics, and the increasing demand for emotional depth in wedding photography. His approach champions warmth and kindness as key ingredients for memorable events.

Fashion expert Julian Leaver and host discuss the importance of dressing professionally for weddings to blend in and maintain brand value. They cover tips for wedding pros on attire, grooming, and avoiding fashion no-nos to project a polished image and build client trust.

Guest Julian Leaver, luxury planner and certified protocol officer, joins the podcast to discuss what it takes to build trust with wealthy clientele. Top photographers in the wedding industry share insights on finding success in luxury photography, exceptional customer service, surprising and delighting clients, selling through planners, and dispelling myths. They emphasize the importance of personalized service, creating lasting impressions through small gestures, developing strong relationships with wedding planners, and understanding different buyer types in the luxury space. They also discuss the challenges of balancing business and photography and staying connected with brands and educational offerings.