Dixie Bagley
3x Wedding Business Entrepreneur
Event Venue Owner
Consultant for Wedding & Event Pros
Dixie loves to speak on:
Weddings and Events, Hospitality Management, Business Development, Work-Life Balance, Owning Multiple Businesses
Meet Dixie Bagley
Dedicated and determined barely touch the surface when describing Dixie Bagley. As a former personal trainer turned wedding venue owner and planner, Dixie Bagley is committed to her craft.
Dixie and her husband purchased their land in 2008 with the hopes of living on the property full time. When she hosted a wedding as a favor to a family friend back in 2010, she never dreamed of turning the venue into a full-time business. But after several requests from other couples asking to host their own wedding on her property, Dixie took the plunge and dove headfirst into the wedding industry.
In the span of 16 years, Dixie has scaled her business from one venue to multiple businesses and endeavors. She realized after being the main point of contact for her venue couples, she should take the next natural step into offering full wedding planning services. She is also the owner of a bakery, an online wedding directory for vendors and couples, and she regularly coaches other wedding professionals on how to thrive in their business and personal lives.
Dixie has hosted over 600 events and to say she has seen it all would be an understatement. She is grace under fire! She puts her clients at ease and can throw a party like no one else. Her colleagues would describe her as a consummate professional. Dixie's desire and passion are to ensure great relationships and connections with every client and peer, and this is evident in her impeccable customer service.
She knows what it takes to be the boss of successful and ethical wedding businesses. Not only that, but Dixie prides herself on providing high-quality service, working with other honorable businesses, and always having her clients' best interests at heart.
Her story serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of perseverance, patience and integrity and navigating the unpredictable journey of entrepreneurship. Through grit and determination, Bagley proves that with resilience anything is possible. She loves getting to know people on a one-on-one basis whether it be a deep therapeutic vent session or business brainstorming she’s in!
Featured Keynotes, Workshops, and Panel Discussions
Honest Wedding Planning: Crafting the Perfect Day without Regret
In an industry often driven by sales and commissions, Dixie stands out by prioritizing her clients' needs and budgets above all else. In "Honest Wedding Planning: Crafting the Perfect Day without Regret," Dixie shares her unique approach to wedding planning that blends financial advice, family-like support, and professional expertise. This session is designed to help brides and grooms plan their dream wedding without the stress and regret that can come from financial overreach and unmet expectations.
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Understanding Priorities: Learn how to identify what is most important to you and your partner, and how to allocate your budget accordingly.
Budget Navigation: Discover strategies for balancing priorities with costs, ensuring you get the best value without compromising on your vision.
Industry Insights: Benefit from Dixie's honesty about common pitfalls in the wedding industry, helping you avoid mistakes and regrets.
Embracing Intimidation: Turning Perceptions into Opportunities
In a world where assertive women are often labeled as "intimidating," Dixie has navigated both the advantages and challenges of this perception. "Embracing Intimidation: Turning Perceptions into Opportunities" is a candid discussion about how being perceived as intimidating can open doors in business while also creating barriers in personal and professional relationships.
Dixie's straightforward and honest approach has earned her respect and success, but it has also led to loneliness and misunderstandings. In this talk, Dixie will explore:
The Dual Nature of Intimidation: How being perceived as intimidating has both facilitated her professional achievements and isolated her from potential opportunities and connections.
Gender Bias in Perceptions: The disparity between how successful women and their male counterparts are perceived and labeled.
Building Authentic Connections: Practical strategies for breaking down barriers and forming genuine relationships, even when initial perceptions are intimidating.
Building with Balance: Prioritizing Life While Growing Your Business
Owning multiple businesses might suggest a life consumed by work, but Dixie’s approach defies this stereotype. "Building with Balance: Prioritizing Life While Growing Your Business" delves into Dixie's philosophy that true success is meaningless without time to live fully. Despite her hard work, Dixie never misses a chance to relax on the porch with her husband or escape to Mexico for a week every quarter.
In this enlightening talk, Dixie will share why carving out time for life outside of work is crucial for long-term success and personal fulfillment, and provide insights into what happens when entrepreneurs fail to integrate balance into their lives and businesses. She will offer practical advice on how to grow your business while taking extended breaks, ensuring both your personal and professional lives thrive. Dixie will also discuss how to embed balance into your business from the very beginning, even during the most demanding start-up phases. Moreover, she will explore how balance has looked different for her throughout various stages of her life, from raising children as a single mother to facing health challenges and building a new life with her husband.
