Funktastic Chats is a podcast designed for creative entrepreneurs. I'm a musician in the wedding industry, but we're focusing on everything creativity. Topics include task management and outsourcing, because if other people in your business can't do what you do, you created a job for yourself and not a company, and maybe not such a good paying one either. Silencing your inner critic and reinventing yourself to business and workflow ideas. This is the business education that you may have always wanted.So why focus on creatives? Well, because there's not one clear path set out for you as a creative. The industry doesn't want you in it. This podcast is about combining your talent with business so that your industry cannot deny you and has no choice, but to open its doors for you. It starts with being in a mindset of understanding the value of investing in yourself, because if you don't invest in yourself, then who's going to invest in you. CEOs join me every week to help you monetize y
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Mike Zabrin hosts Funktastic Chats, a business show with 45 episodes published.
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Couch Interview: The Business Behind The Band
Mar 23, 202638m
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to turn casual listeners into lifelong fans? In this episode of Funktastic Chats, I sit down with Tema (lead vocals), Jared (drums), and Jeff (trumpet) from the seven-piece soul-funk ba
Kate Furst from Zola Chats How Their New Vendor Marketplace Connects Couples and Wedding Pros
Jun 25, 202442m
Send us Fan Mail 💬 Show Notes Welcome to another episode of Funktastic Chats Podcast! Today, we're chatting with Kate Furst from Zola, the fastest-growing women-led wedding planning platform. Kate shares her incredible
PARTYSLATE Co-Founder and CEO Julie Novack Chats Expanding Your Digital Footprint
Jun 19, 202450m
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Funktastic Chats Podcast! Today, we're diving into how PartySlate can transform your event business with its innovative digital tools and strategies. Whether you're an event
I always say I went to the "School of Alan Berg"....
Jun 13, 202449m
Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is none other than Alan Berg! He’s the author of seven books, and in our last episode in 2021, we talked extensively about his wisdom in the business of weddings. Some of his popular books
Why You Should Treat Paid Ads Differently: Handling Cold Leads vs. Warm Leads from Referrals, with Wedding Advertising Expert, Mark Chapman
Jun 4, 202431m
Send us Fan Mail Why are couples taking longer to book you? Is your website ready to convert a cold audience? Is it relates to gen Z couples, promotion oriented advertising is a thing of the past. This year couples are m
Wedding Biz Therapy with Terrica: From Local Planner to Global Mother Hustler
May 22, 202457mS2
Send us Fan Mail One of my favorite things that makes Terrica different is that she speaks very plainly, so much so you'll think it's a therapy session or your favorite biz bestie. She embraces this role to help over 400
How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market with Heidi Thompson
May 14, 202433m
Send us Fan Mail Stand out from your competition as the top choice for your ideal clients, no matter how much you charge and join Heidi's FREE LIVE CHALLENGE MAY 20TH! The Stand Out and Get Booked Challenge Today, we're
Should You Offer A Photo Booth Add-On?
Feb 24, 202339mS2
Send us Fan Mail Hey, event pros! We're talking about the next generation of Open-Air Photobooths by a company called Photobooth Supply Company, otherwise known as PBSC. Should you buy a photobooth to offer as an add-on?
Releventful in 6 minutes...3 months later
Feb 18, 20235m
Send us Fan Mail Hey, remember this episode?! How Releventful CRM Filled The Gap in The Event Industry . If you haven't had a chance to listen, or maybe you're currently using something like Dubsado, 17hats, Honeybook, o
How To Level Up Your Email Marketing with Wedding Business Strategist Carissa Kruse, Part 2
Nov 22, 202228mS2
Send us Fan Mail Carissa Kruse is a Wedding Business Strategist and serial entrepreneur who has been in the wedding industry for over 10 years and has built multiple businesses. She's the founder of Weddings By Carue , a
How Releventful CRM Filled the Gap in the Event Industry
Nov 15, 202253mS2
Send us Fan Mail Today we're here with Daniel Wright, Creator of Releventful. It's more than an event platform - It's actually a customer relationship and business management platform. Whether you're a caterer, DJ, venue
How To Level Up Your Email Marketing with Wedding Business Strategist Carissa Kruse, Part 1
Mar 5, 202231m
Send us Fan Mail Carissa Kruse is a Wedding Business Strategist and serial entrepreneur who has been in the wedding industry for over 10 years and has built multiple businesses. She's the founder of Weddings By Carue , a
What's in My Playlist: Montreal based Duo, FLARA K
Feb 18, 202217mS2
Send us Fan Mail Flara K is a duo from Montreal, Canada who explore a unique blend of R&B, indie pop, and electronic music influences. I had the pleasure of meeting this talented group at Indie Week Canada! Their debut E
Zendesk Sell: Book More Weddings In 2022 with This Ultimate Sales Tool
Jan 18, 202215mS2
Send us Fan Mail We're chatting about THE ULTIMATE SALES CRM FOR WEDDING PROS.... Zendesk Sell! In this episode, we'll cover how to use Zendsek Sell for your wedding business. Topics include: Keeping Track of Leads throu
How to Close Buy-Later Couples with Book More Brides Co-owner Kate Storey
Nov 30, 202151m
Send us Fan Mail Kate Storey is a digital marketing specialist, copywriter and social media expert. As co-owner of Book More Brides alongside her husband, Nick, she helps wedding business owners around the world better u
How Auto-Booking and Auto-Pay are Getting Musicians Back On Stage
Nov 16, 202145mEp. 2S2
Send us Fan Mail HOW TO SET YOUR MUSICIANS ON AUTO-BOOK! Tired of the back and forth trying to confirm all your musicians for gigs? This is the musician and crew scheduling system that manages itself. HOW TO AUTOPAY YOUR
How Indie Week Went Bigger and Better Virtually with Darryl Hurs
Nov 10, 202145mEp. 1S2
Send us Fan Mail Want to learn how to break through the noise and clutter in order to stand out as an artist? Indie Week "in-person" is a live festival that showcased artists around the world to industry professionals wi
Season 2 Announcement & Season 1 Recap!
Oct 15, 202123m
Send us Fan Mail As Season 1 ends, let's take a trip down memory lane and go over some of my favorite moments from Season 1. Inspiring moments from interviews with The Knot/WeddingPro, World-Renowned Bassist Jeff Berlin,
Combining Lifestyle Coaching and Spirituality To Give You The Life You Want
Jul 13, 202149m
Send us Fan Mail Ambila Nath is a Spiritual lifestyle coach, serial entrepreneur, tarot reader, energy healer, paid international speaker . She went from a 6 figure corporate job to having a spiritual lifestyle business.
Celebrity Wedding Planner, Andrea Freeman: Turning Constraints into Strengths In Your Business
Jul 6, 202146m
Send us Fan Mail Andrea Freeman started her first business when she was 12, second business at 26, and third business at 31. Professionally trained as an educator and leadership development coach she honed her entreprene
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Who is the host of Funktastic Chats?
Funktastic Chats is hosted by Mike Zabrin. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 45 episodes.
How many episodes does Funktastic Chats have?
Funktastic Chats has published 45 episodes.
What topics does Funktastic Chats cover?
Funktastic Chats regularly covers business, entrepreneurship, music. It sits in the business category, with a entrepreneurship focus.
Is it hard to get booked on Funktastic Chats?
Funktastic Chats is accessible for guests with genuine business expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is Funktastic Chats currently accepting guest pitches?
Funktastic Chats hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are Funktastic Chats episodes?
Episodes of Funktastic Chats average 38 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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