Samantha Gilchrist, CEO of Gilchrist Collection

Episode 3: From Wedding Photographer to 2,000+ Weddings a Year – Samantha Gilchrist, The Gilchrist Collection. What does it take to go from photographing weddings to running one of the UK’s most successful wedding venue groups? In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Gilchrist, the powerhouse behind The Gilchrist Collection – a group of 12 wedding venues across the UK and US. From a chance viewing to striking a £150K handshake deal with no lawyers, Sam shares how she built the business from the ground up. We dive into: The accidental start that led to a multimillion-pound business How she filled an empty wedding calendar from scratch Building a scalable team (and learning to let go) What it takes to be an entrepreneur Her growth journey from worker to CEO It’s honest, inspiring, and full of practical gems for anyone on their business journey. This episode is brought to you by FSWM – Frankie Smith Wealth Management.