Stop and Smell the Roses – Details, episodes & analysis

On this special episode of Preston's podcast, he is joined by one of his own former protégés, Gregory Van Glaanen Weygel, to relive their journeys. They discuss faith and success, Gregory's bad side (known as "The Beast"), handling office gossip, and so much more. And, they even retell the first time Gregory joined in to produce with Preston and what he learned about himself under pressure. Listen in and enjoy...

Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Gregory Van Glaanen Weygel 

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Title Sponsor: On the Move Entertainment

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Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Additional Support Provided By: Listeners, like you!

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Preston Bailey Protege Online Masterclass

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Production House: Flint Stone Media

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2022.

As we are coming out of the pandemic, we are bringing things back to the beginning while also turning the tables. On today's episode, Preston welcomes Wedding Biz Network Founder and Executive Producer, Andy Kushner--host of The Wedding Biz podcast. Andy takes the host seat and interviews Preston about his journey through the pandemic. And, Andy gets Preston to take a deep dive into his creative process and how he stays inspired. They discuss nurturing client relationships, the struggles that inspired their own pivots--both personal and professional, and what the future holds. Listen in and enjoy...

Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Andy Kushner, Kushner Entertainment and The Wedding Biz Network

Follow Andy on Social: Instagram (@kushnerentertainment) | Facebook

Preston's Past Appearances on The Wedding Biz Podcast:

• The Wedding Biz Episode 22 Preston Bailey: Designer for the Ages
• The Wedding Biz Episode 88 Preston Bailey: Part 2 Interview
• The Wedding Biz Episode 265 PRESTON BAILEY: Racial Injustice, A Conversation
• The Wedding Biz Episode 321 PRESTON BAILEY’S Big Announcement!

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Title Sponsor: On the Move Entertainment

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of TWB's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Additional Support Provided By: Listeners, like you!

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Production House: Flint Stone Media

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2022.

Take a peek with Preston behind the publicity curtain with publicist-to-the-stars, Tracey Jordan. Tracey has represented quite the portfolio of clients, including the late Aretha Franklin. In this conversation, Tracey explains why hiring a publicist to work with you can be such an accelerator of your brand's growth. If you've ever considered hiring a publicist, Tracey and Preston will quickly uncover for you why NOW is the time to do it. Then, Tracey sheds light on her key advice for where to start your publicity process and how to get news outlets to bite. She generously shares so many tricks of the trade, such as how you can still get your work publicized--even for the most private of celebrity clients. Tracey truly knows the ins and outs of publicity and does not hold back.  Listen in....

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Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Publicist Tracey Jordan | Follow Tracey on Instagram (@TraceyJJordan)

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Production Direction and Support: Producer Jaime and the team at Flint Stone Media

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Additional Support Provided By: FMI Farms (Use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!)

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

Taxes. Taxes. Taxes! As the deadline looms for us all, Preston invites a tax specialist to answer ALL our questions--his niece, Zellerita McNight. Zell is an accomplished accountant and tax preparer who (as Preston himself puts it) REALLY knows her stuff. And, they will cover a LOT on this episode for you, starting with the tax differences you'll face based on the type of entity you establish your business as in the first place. Then, Preston and Zell discuss expense declarations, changes under the new administration, COVID impacts, how to avoid being audited, and so much more. And, Zellerita drops golden nuggets of information along the entire way to get you and YOUR business through tax season! Listen in....

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Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Tax Specialist Zellerita McNight

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Production Direction and Support: Producer Jaime and the team at Flint Stone Media

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Additional Support Provided By: FMI Farms (Use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!)

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

Today, Preston hits his Wise Old Man segment sweet spot - driving straight to the practical points of taking care of clients. These ten commandments for Preston have served as a solid foundation for both the growth of his business and for elevating the experience level for which he has become known. Listen to find which of these rules that he has set in stone for himself are going to be the next guideposts for YOUR event business. Then, Preston answers another wonderful listener question on a brand new Dear Preston segment--this time on the topic of breaking into the industry! Listen in to today's episode, presented by FMI Farms...

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Host: Preston Bailey

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Launch Sponsor: FMI Farms (Special thanks to Michael Sanchez of Michael Sanchez Designs for lending his testimony today; use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!)

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Production Direction and Support: Producer Jaime and the team at Flint Stone Media

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

In his first introduction to his Wise Old Man segment, Preston discusses some of his philosophies behind his approach to taking care of his clients. He shares his extrovert envy, while highlighting the advantage that being an introvert has given him in learning to listen for his clients' true needs. Often, that has made the difference in his business when handling clients who REALLY know what they want versus those who need help figuring their wants out.

Preston also opens up about how his daily routine has kept him centered in a simpler life. In particular, he explains proactively setting aside time for two things: sequestering the negativity in his life, and making space for trial and error.

Then, he answers the first ever Dear Preston listener question--this time on the topic of navigating politics in your event planning. Listen in...

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Host: Preston Bailey

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Launch Sponsor: FMI Farms (Special thanks to Michael Sanchez of Michael Sanchez Designs for lending his testimony today; use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!)

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Production Direction and Support: Producer Jaime and the team at Flint Stone Media

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

Tackle your creative business' contract woes with Preston's guest--New York-based creative business attorney and advisor, Kunbi Odubogun. She is the creator of Legally Set--an online template shop offering legally sound contract templates for entrepreneurs, event pros, and creative business owners. She and Preston dive into common contracts issues for creatives--including (and in particular, because of) how to structure your creative business' contracts in the time of a pandemic. Kunbi answers ALL kinds of questions from Preston on force majeure clauses, using retainers versus deposits, common contract mistakes, what "non-refundable" REALLY means, and so much more. Listen in....

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Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Attorney Kunbi Odubogun of Legally Set (Ready to download, easy to read, thoroughly drafted contracts for event professionals and creative entrepreneurs)

Legally Set Templates of Particular Interest:

• For All Event Pros
• Event Planner Contract
• Event Planner Bundle
• Event Planning + Florist Combination Contract
• Event Planning + Florist Bundle

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Launch Sponsor: FMI Farms (Special thanks to Michael Sanchez of Michael Sanchez Designs for lending his testimony today; use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!)

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Production Direction and Support: Producer Jaime and the team at Flint Stone Media

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

Climb inside Preston's mind as he is joined by someone who knows him best--his long-time therapist, Peter Azrak. Peter is a psychotherapist in private practice in New York City who specializes in bridging the gap between mental health and spirituality. Having earned Master's degrees in Religious Studies and Social Work, Peter has helped Preston through many of his life's twists, turns, ups, and downs. On this episode, Preston and Peter open up about why people seek therapy. Why do we wrap so much of our self worth into money? And, how do we go from being a creature of habit to a creature of change? They explore it all, including addiction, the drive for perfectionism, and how faith affects your outlook on one's mistakes and challenges. Listen in....

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Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Peter Azrak - Instagram | Photography | Book, Pulling Back the Future: A Therapist Finding His Way

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Launch Sponsor: FMI Farms (use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!)

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Production Direction and Support: Producer Jaime and the team at Flint Stone Media

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

Join Preston as he invites his very first guest and longtime friend, Marcy Blum! Marcy is a New York City-based wedding and event planner. Sought after internationally, she has over 30 years of experience crafting events with sanity, humor, innovation, and style. Marcy creates events that stimulate the senses and awe guests with an attention to detail and flair for the unimaginable, while creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for clients. She has certainly earned being named one of the best planners in the world by various reputable publications, including Vogue, Weddings Magazine, Bazaar, and The New York Times Magazine. On this episode, Marcy and Preston get VERY personal, as they discuss how they have dealt with jealousy, keeping it real with others, and politics. Listen in....

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Host: Preston Bailey

Guest: Marcy Blum of Marcy Blum Associates

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Launch Sponsor: FMI Farms (use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!)

Mentioned in the Show: Engage Summits | Engage on Instagram

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Production Direction and Support: Producer Jaime and the team at Flint Stone Media

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.

Lifestyle and event design expert, Preston Bailey, is so excited to launch his podcast, Stop And Smell The Roses! Having worked with a variety of high-profile clients all over the world (including Oprah, Eva Longoria, Isaac Mizrahi, and Martha Stewart), Preston LOVES making his clients’ visions come to life in ways they never imagined--and, now he is sharing the magic behind that spirit through his new show! He's joined on his first episode by his producer, Andy Kushner, owner of The Wedding Biz Network and Host of his own podcast, The Wedding Biz. Preston and Andy talk about what you can expect from Stop And Smell The Roses and all the opportunities the show will bring YOU to gain more access to Preston and his wellspring of knowledge. Today's episode is presented by FMI Farms. Listen in...

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Host: Preston Bailey

Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com

Launch Sponsor: FMI Farms (use promo code "PBFMI" for a 10% discount!)

Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment!

Want to be part of Preston's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here!

Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers

Production Direction and Support: Producer Jaime and the team at Flint Stone Media

Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey

Preston's Book: Dear Preston

Join in on Preston’s Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live

Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann

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Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network

Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2021.