The Makeup Insider
The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly one-on-one podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance mua Vanessa Barney.. Finding your community of other likeminded mua’s – the creative, artistic, talkative, flexible, adaptable with a good eye for colour kind-of-people, can often be daunting. Like, where do you start? The Makeup Insider is designed for just that. To build a collaborative online community of artists to build their confidence, connections and help drive their career to the next level.If you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for a long time, tune in now, check out the key takeaways in the show notes and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Find Vanessa @vanessabarney @the.makeupinsider
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Destination Weddings Demystified: Tips from Maddy Baucia
In this episode, Maddy Baucia shares her journey from managing Mecca stores and working in the Australian film industry to building a thriving bridal hair and makeup business in Italy. She dives into the challenges of transitioning to a competitive destination wedding market, managing logistics in Tuscany, and refining her business strategies. Maddy also highlights the importance of adaptability, networking, and curating a professional kit to meet the demands of destination weddings. She offers insights on client acquisition through social media, the value of word-of-mouth referrals, and her approach to team building. Maddy concludes with motivational advice and product recommendations for aspiring destination artists.
Key take aways
- Maddie moved to Italy to focus on bridal hair and makeup.
- Working in film and TV taught her valuable skills for bridal work.
- Building an online presence is crucial for attracting clients.
- Networking and relationships are key to finding work.
- Investing in business systems can streamline operations. Logistics are crucial for wedding planning, especially in remote venues.
- Setting clear financial targets can lead to unexpected successes.
- Establishing a minimum booking rate helps manage client expectations.
- Clients find Maddy primarily through TikTok and Facebook groups.
- Instagram followers are less important than showcasing quality work.
- Coaching calls are available for those seeking guidance in the industry.
- Maddy emphasises collaboration over competition among artists.
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