Good Consulting Collective
Formerly Grace Consulting Company, No Bu****it Business Consulting 🥂
228% sales growth in just one month.
14% increase in team close ratio after 4 days.
5-figure monthly savings from expense management.
$150,000 profit increase in 2 years, during a pandemic.
Still meeting sales goals with 1/2 the fitting rooms, 1/4 of the staff, & closed doors for 3 months.
40%+ sales growth for 12 months straight.
& the list goes on….
“The single best investment I’ve made in my business.” - Bridal Store Owner
“You guys are some kind of special. It feels, in a lot of ways, like the piece that I’ve always missed. - Bridal Designer
“I can never thank you enough for what you’ve done for us.” - Bridal Store Manager
“I just want to say thank you for everything you are bringing to my life. I am so grateful we found one another. I just wanted you to know how much I value you and what you bring to our team.” - Bridal Designer
If you want to get to know us, tune into anywhere you want to listen.
Check out our stories & reels for BTS of what goes on around here.
Feel free to email with any questions you may have to [email protected] 🖤
If you want to work 1-on-1, join the waitlist & someone from our team will be in contact as soon as a spot opens up.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Cheers! xx
Did you know we write for the one & only ? 🖊️
We are honored to be frequent contributors to one of the industry’s leading publications for both their print and digital editions.
Check out our latest articles on
• Setting Sales Goals
• Staying Relevant in 2023
• 10 Common Sales Mistakes
& How To Avoid Them
Our famous 4 day workshop & intense focus gave our client a 228% increase in sales, just one month after our initial deep dive.
What would 228% sales growth do for your business?
Everyone, meet Karli!
Karli is our Digital Marketing + Community Management gal for BB + GCC! She's here to connect with alllll the and grow our community.
Our resident PNW gal, Karli is currently living in her converted van + traveling the country with her partner (we're only a little jealous!) She's lived in Washington her whole life and is excited to be chasing the warm weather and adventuring to National Parks around the country while supporting BB + GCC.
She was the Lead Stylist at her previous shop for 2+ years and is passionate about educating on customer experience + training training training. Did we mention training? 🤣 We love her bubbly personality, her go-getter attitude, and her ability to connect + bring people together.
Everyone say hey hey to Karli!
Markets are over for the season, you're waiting on your orders, and you're gearing up for the holidays...
Should you be meeting with your designers? Designers, should you be "bothering" stores? We think...
Yes and yes!
Swipe through these questions you can ask and if you're still thinking about it, click the link in our bio and listen to the Podcast Episode "Should You Be Meeting with Your Designers During Off-Season?" 🎙️
📣 BLACK FRIDAY SALE 📣
Our first-ever Black Friday Sale is happening NOW! GCC & BB are excited to offer 35% off all our merch, the lowest prices they'll be all year.
Snag our Get Sh*t Done Hat, Bridal Nerd Tee, or Love That For You Crewneck at their lowest price of the whole year!
Sale runs through 11/27 or until sold out. All of our items ship within 2-3 business days (pssst owners... perfect chance to spoil your team for the holidays?!)
Click the link in our bio to order now.
Cheers,
xx
Hey, Heather! 🖤🥂
Heather is our behind-the-scenes, list-writing, organized-as-all-hell operations & project manager for GCC! If you've emailed or chatted with us, chances are it was with this gal.
Heather is originally from Georgia and resides wherever the military sends her (which currently happens to be next door to Grace!) She's a mama of two kids + a dog, all boys, so being in this industry of badass women is exactly what she needed. She started with GCC in December of 2021 and has enjoyed learning all about the bridal industry and has had no problem stepping in and supporting our community.
Everyone give a big "hey y'all" to Heather!
Hey , meet Toni!
Toni is GCC + BB's content producer & brand manager, AKA our go-to creative.
She's an introvert and enneagram 9, which if you know anything about Toni, describes her perfectly. She's married to a handsome guy named Walker and has 2 dogs, Sissy and Ronnie (who we are completely obsessed with!)
Toni has been in the bridal industry for seven years and in photography for five, so working on Behind Bridal & GCC is the perfect place for her to combine her skills!
We love Toni's ability to be strategic, think outside of the box, and produce content that is authentic to our team. Toni, we're so glad you're here!
November 14, 2019. Sitting in my new home office, I had just painted a nice, on-brand, cream color. I get up to go grab a cup of coffee on Day 3 of entrepreneurship.
There is a note on my kitchen table & $20. "Go get yourself a good coffee & some breakfast this morning. A great start to an amazing day. Full stomach and full heart! Love you, Hubz.”
This wasn’t just the start of an amazing day, but the start of it all. The blind belief that this is what I needed to be doing.
What most people don’t know is that money was hard to come by those days & that that $20 bill came out of a sock drawer, for emergencies only. While coffee is my fuel of choice, I will forever be fueled by that undeniable confidence from my husband, friends, family, & now our clients. The investment in what we continue to build will always have a return.
xx Grace
When I started GCC, my very wonderful parents told me “this is going to turn into something completely different than you imagined & you should just enjoy the ride.” As they say, “mom is always right.”
To think about the amount of life we have lived as a business in just 3 years is pretty impactful. We have been blessed with the opportunities to work with clients across the world & with so many sides of this industry. We have been blessed to discover & build this beautiful team of people who are willing to join our mission. We have been blessed with this community of gritty, hustle-hard entrepreneurs who inspire us to learn more, push more, & be more every single day.
While this business is different than I imagined it to be 3 years ago, I couldn’t imagine it another way & I hope that this is just the beginning of the ride.
xx Grace
Hi everyone & welcome to the beautiful corner of the bridal industry that we have created together over the last few years.
My name is Grace Bunk & I am Founder & Business Consultant for BB & GCC. What started back in 2019 as just Grace with Grace Consulting Company, has turned into more than I could have ever dreamed. Not only have we grown an incredible team, but we now literally support clients all over the world.
When I am not taking on the bridal industry, you can find me with Stella & Lola (our two dogs), traveling to see friends, family, & my favorite city views, or taste-testing my husband’s latest kitchen creations. I am a sucker for documentaries, whiskey, & Asian food, so drop any & all recommendations below.
Welcome to our community & cheers to the future! xx
Why GCC? 🖊️
GCC is a collective focused on business development, brand management + company culture. We work one-on-one with clients so we can get familiar with your business, and whether you are looking for a quick fix or a serious jumpstart in your business, we are caffeinated & ready.
We know our niche & how to make a real impact on each business we work with, which is why our clients can see results like a 6-figure profit increase in just 2 years.... in the middle of a pandemic.
📲 Click the link in our bio to fill out our Workshop Interest form, and let's dive in.
We’re getting ready to celebrate our THREE year anniversary next month.
Can you believe that s**t?! Drop how long you’ve been with us 🖤👇
How? ⤵️
Managing expenses, including a 30% reduction in cost of goods.
If our client can do THIS in the middle of a pandemic, you can do anything.
What are you waiting for?
📲 Fill out the Workshop Interest Form at the link in our bio.
After a crazy busy market season we’re finally settling in back home and working with our team on some really exciting plans for the new year. 🥂
Anyone else starting to look forward yet or just us? 🫣 What are you looking forward to in 2023?
SURPRISE! Our fan-favorite podcast just got a new name! Introducing the Behind Bridal Podcast powered by Good Consulting Collective. New name, same us.
Follow along over on for all of the updates on the Podcast, Merch, and so much more. We’re so excited to keep educating & connecting with this community. Happy you’re here. xx
Merch NOW AVAILABLE!
Shop through the link below. 🥂😘
https://www.goodconsultingcollective.com/shop
We're so ready to share with you all the NEW MERCH!
"It’s been a goal for a while to be able to visibly represent the pride we feel in the work we do.
For those of you that have helped us grow this business & build this pretty special community of people, we want you to be able to rep your pride for this industry, your business, & the community of good humans you have met here at GCC.
We are excited to be launching merch for our team, our friends & family, and of course, our bridal community to rock with pride. Like most things we do, get ready for no-bulls**t swag to sport in-store, while under a blanket with your computer, at the airport & even at market..." Read more on the blog! https://www.goodconsultingcollective.com/post/our-new-merch
Enjoy your holiday! 😘
— The Crew
Grace, Meredith, & Toni get together to have an open conversation on identities & branding.
Figuring out which of your identities to include in your business, why to include certain identities, how branding correlates with your consumer, & so much more.
Click the link in our stories or search “The Podcast by Grace Consulting Company” on whichever app you prefer to listen on!
Want to know one of the best ways to educate yourself for cheap?
BOOKSSSS 📖 I mean YouTube & Google are pretty great too 😉
Grace keeps all her books & constantly uses them for reference. Mer keeps journals of all her books where she writes down key points to refer back to & reflect on. If you can’t tell by now, we love books.
Grace’s current favorite read is Fearless by 🤍
Mer’s current favorite read is Atomic Habits by 🤍
What should we read next? Drop some suggestions for us in the comments!
Tips on getting through your to-do list, because we know you’ve got one ☕️🙋♀️
1) Prioritize
You may not get everything done on your list & that’s okay! When righting out your to-do lists do so ranking off priority. Write down 3 things that MUST get done at the top & know that anything else is an added bonus.
2) Take Breaks with Accomplishments
Instead of setting times for your break (I.e. taking a break every hour) set breaks by tasks. Once you finish this task you get a break.
3) Work With Your Body & Mind
For me, it’s best to do “non-sexy” tasks like emails, scheduling content, etc. in the morning & more creative tasks in the afternoon or even around 10 PM when I get my second wind. I work well at night so I adjust my schedule to go to bed around 12:00-1:00 AM & wake up around 9:00 AM. It’s what works for me & my brain.
Any other tips you all have? Hit us with them in the comments
We've got so many amazing projects, travel, & opportunities on our calendar …
very happy for our bridal community that keeps us working round the clock 🤣 You all keep us busy which makes our workaholic hearts sing!
Upcoming Events We’ll Be Attending:
Chicago Bridal Market // March 13 - 15
London Bridal Week // March 20 - 22
New York Bridal Week // April 6-8
Current Client Waitlists:
Workshops // Next availability in May
Brand Strategy // Next availability in May
Website Design // Next availability in June
Analysis Package // Next availability in mid-May
You’ve heard all before but we’ll say it again…
Inventory is your largest expense, so why would you not do everything in your power to ensure it’s the best it can be.
On today’s podcast episode Grace talks about the difference between good and bad inventory & some tips on how to manage it.
Click the link in our stories or search “The Podcast by Grace Consulting Company” on whichever app you prefer to listen on!
Inventory management is a CONTINUOUS process that needs to be monitored regularly.
Reviewing your inventory 2x a year prior to buying inventory is NOT inventory management 😑
We’re here to help you take charge of your inventory & management process. We’ve created an inventory schedule & tools you need to successfully manage your sales & inventory. CLICK LINK IN BIO 👏
Grace’s unfiltered, unscripted, & honest perspective on the recent conflict between & addressing & in bridal & fashion.
Click the link in our bio or search “The Podcast by Grace Consulting Company” on whichever app you prefer to listen on.
Ever since I was little I’ve adored being creative - especially when it came to design.
My mom used to buy sale material from stores (which I used to create this dress, & a stapler to hold the material together 😂) as well as stuff from Salvation Army that I would cut up & use. When I was in 6th grade I created a dress by stapling printer paper together & adding newspaper & feathers to give it an ~edgy~ look 😉🖤
While I may not be a designer, my love for creativity & design has gone beyond paper & a stapler. It led me here to consult stores & designers in bridal, it’s made me appreciate each item that hangs in my closet, interior design, the power of branding, & aesthetics in general.
As much as I love being creative I think so much of this stems from wanting to inspire. My biggest love in life is inspiring others. Whether doing so through my outfits, my words, my lifestyle, my enthusiasm, or simply by listening to people’s dreams & ideas.
As Grace always says, “you’re the ultimate hype-woman” & if I could make that my job title I would 😂
Cheers! xx, Mer