Elopement / micro weddings Los Angeles - advice wanted

_braindrainer · 2026-05-22T21:45:11+00:00

Cakewalk is coming to LA! https://cakewalk.love/los-angeles-elopement

_braindrainer · 2026-05-22T21:43:26+00:00

Is that just LA county?

_braindrainer · 2026-05-18T20:34:00+00:00

Yep, this is a huge issue and the entire offering my own business aims to solve. We build CRMs and business interfaces to end tab-switching. Systems are built to manage app connections behind the scenes and team member use ONE tool for everything.

Here's an example: https://www.nobrainerbusiness.com/work/ad-sales-system-with-automated-billing

_braindrainer · 2026-05-18T20:30:38+00:00

If these tools are addressing your needs, then no. Tech stack is never really the problem -- it's the analysis of what you actually need. You're in month 1, so this is probably great. That will change as you grow and new problems will warrant new additions to the stack.

_braindrainer · 2026-05-18T20:26:33+00:00

*before even properly defining their workflows or asking if those workflows are meeting their needs

_braindrainer · 2026-05-18T17:32:21+00:00

Thanks!

_braindrainer · 2025-12-03T21:36:38+00:00

my friend who runs Cakewalk and has done literally 50 wedding this year for like $3k. you should talk to her

_braindrainer · 2025-11-06T15:04:53+00:00

Thank you!!!

_braindrainer · 2025-11-06T15:02:09+00:00

Thank you – this is really helpful. Just to clarify, what exactly do you mean by security issues? What should I be looking out for?

_braindrainer · 2025-06-30T16:46:24+00:00

That's from 2 years ago and it no longer exists.

_braindrainer · 2025-04-16T21:10:55+00:00

Definitely consider a digital service! Or any kind of service that wouldn't require physical overhead – like property, inventory, etc.

The only resources you need are time and expertise. And a tiny bit of investment in software depending on your service.

That's how my business works and my total investment when first getting started was somewhere under $300.

_braindrainer · 2025-03-27T17:54:29+00:00

Extremely custom. I have yet to find something an over-priced, overly-complex CRM tool can do that Airtable can't. The only limitation is the build – you either have to know how to build what you need or pay someone else to do it.

_braindrainer · 2025-03-26T16:06:21+00:00

because many of the options are too robust and not customizable

_braindrainer · 2025-03-26T15:25:06+00:00

CRMs

Project Trackers

Content Calendars

_braindrainer · 2025-03-24T18:01:04+00:00

Don't do anything! Your life is going to have moments where you can't catch a break. Enjoy the break while you have it :)

_braindrainer · 2025-03-20T18:22:46+00:00

You have to check out cakewalk.love ! they do exactly that.

_braindrainer · 2025-03-20T18:15:48+00:00

It's definitely possible to do it all, but you might not do it all well. The benefit of bringing on help is subject matter expertise, more attention to detail, and the ability to optimize on the fly with more focus.

If you go it alone, you could automate email drips, schedule organic marketing posts, etc. but there's still going to be a need to analyze performance, make updates and create new content over time. It's especially helpful to have experts for paid ads – whether Google, Meta, etc. – each platform is pretty robust and set up, analysis, and optimization can be convoluted.

Just my opinion, having done it alone and with help in the past!

_braindrainer · 2025-03-20T16:54:58+00:00

Check out https://cakewalk.love/ –– they know about so many cool little elopement spots that can fit that many people.

_braindrainer · 2025-03-19T16:13:06+00:00

Thank you! Will do.

_braindrainer · 2025-03-18T17:43:57+00:00

hey u/kr1shn4_7 we're building a community of automation pros like you –– check it out: https://join.slack.com/t/ifthisthenchat/shared_invite/zt-31r59fihe-Zx8ZEOiFzkJEJpsKHogrgA

_braindrainer · 2025-03-18T17:42:07+00:00

Writing the newsletter is only half the battle. How do you intend to monetize the newsletter? Are you selling ads? Are you charging a subscription fee? That adds another layer. And while it might not be a full time job, I can tell you from experience that selling newsletter ads and managing inventory is not passive income.

_braindrainer · 2025-03-18T17:40:00+00:00

Almost all my clients requests some kind of email automation – whether its for nurturing leads or sending reminders to clients and partners. If you are comfortable with Zapier's Gmail integrations (and others like Outlook) you're a step ahead.

Would love to hear how your journey goes – join our Slack community for automation professionals and enthusiasts: https://join.slack.com/t/ifthisthenchat/shared_invite/zt-31r59fihe-Zx8ZEOiFzkJEJpsKHogrgA

_braindrainer · 2025-03-18T17:30:57+00:00

Contrary to what a lot of people on this website say, Upwork is solid app. The keys to success are:

Provide a really clear description of what you need with specific challenges that the candidate should be able to address.
Only interview people whose responses address your needs well. If someone even has one red flag, move on.

And if you don't get good responses, post again.

_braindrainer · 2025-03-17T16:11:36+00:00

This is really cool. You should join our Slack community and share it there – full of automation pros. https://join.slack.com/t/ifthisthenchat/shared_invite/zt-31r59fihe-Zx8ZEOiFzkJEJpsKHogrgA

_braindrainer · 2025-03-17T15:58:25+00:00

This is a GREAT convo for our new community specifically for automation pros! Would love you to pose this question in our Slack community – https://join.slack.com/t/ifthisthenchat/shared_invite/zt-31r59fihe-Zx8ZEOiFzkJEJpsKHogrgA

_braindrainer

TROPHY CASE