the business
of weddings,
on stage
Twenty years on stages, on air and behind the scenes, from Mardi Gras and theatre festivals to radio and founding Business in Heels. Keynotes, panels, workshops, MC and virtual sessions for wedding conferences, associations, venue groups and brands.
talks audiences take notes in.
pricing for profit
Why most wedding businesses undercharge, and how to fix it without losing a single client.
the future of wedding education
What the next generation of planners, stylists and florists really needs to learn, from the owner of the school that teaches them.
from creative to CEO
Leadership, hiring and systems for owners ready to stop being the whole business.
AI & automation for wedding pros
The practical tools that give small wedding businesses their evenings back, minus the hype.
building a brand that books
Positioning, content and enquiry systems that turn attention into bookings.
buying a business
What I learned taking over a 20-year-old education company, and what to check before you buy one.
build it, sell it, start again
Founding Business in Heels, scaling it to around 50 branches in 9 countries and selling it within two years: the lessons for every small business owner.
get the press to call you
PR from the woman the Courier Mail called a "PR Supremo": how wedding businesses win media coverage, podcast spots and awards.
Every session is tailored to your audience, from new graduates to established business owners.
what organisers get.
- A pre-event call to shape the talk to your audience
- Bio, headshots and promo copy ready to go
- Practical takeaways and a resource page for attendees
- On time, on brief and easy to work with
what people say.
“Thanks @jacbowie for your great talk today. Inspiring, fresh and my favourite of the day.”
Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action, University of Tasmania
“Jac is a genius who brings to the table great experience and expertise coupled with a dramatic flair and great creativity. Excellent service and excellent value for your dollar!”
Partner, Taylor and Scott Lawyers
“JB is a media darling. She is the gloss queen of spin, goss, promo and pop. She is too much fun to work with.”
Presence Films
“Jac Bowie is a well-disciplined, creative, enthusiastic and efficient producer of all the events I have attended as a sponsor and participant. She is a pleasure to work with professionally and personally.”
Dr. Sketchy's Byron Bay
“Very professional with an eye for execution detail. She delivered what was promised, all with a healthy level of passion and fun.”
Heineken
“Her shows have always been well thought out and have always displayed the highest and most professional of production standards. They have been well run, well publicised and well attended, which is very much the name of the game!”
Ex-manager, The Rolling Stones & The Grateful Dead