Where Better Vendors Are Built
Smarter systems, cleaner ops, and a business that runs
even when you’re tired.
Built for wedding & event pros — trusted by creative businesses.
PMP‑led • 15+ years operations • Microsoft alum • Served 500+ vendors • Multicultural fluency •
Loved by planners, florists, photographers, caterers
You’re amazing at what you do. So why does the backend feel like chaos?
You didn't start your business to spend nights updating spreadsheets or mornings hunting for client contracts. But here you are: booked solid and burning out because everything lives in your head, your texts, and scattered digital files.
At The Vendor Lab, we help hardworking creatives like you turn “I’m drowning in to-dos” into “I’ve got this.”
Sound familiar?
You’re reactive, not strategic: every client emergency becomes your emergency.
You price like you’re still new because you don’t track true costs.
You’re doing the same tasks repeatedly instead of automating them.
Your growth is capped by your personal capacity, not demand.
Here's what changes everything:
Strategic systems that handle the predictable parts of your business so you can focus on the creative work only you can do.
Here’s what changes everything:
Strategic systems that handle the predictable parts of your business so you can focus on the creative work only you can do.
How We Work Together
Custom coaching + tools for vendors who want clarity,
clients, and confidence.
Quick Wins:
Strategy Intensives
Deep-dive 60-minute sessions to untangle your biggest operational blocks.
Starting at $250/session.
Backend Overhaul: Systems Implementation
Done-with-you operational rebuilds that fix your backend for good.
Starting at $400/session.
Strategic Retainers
Ongoing operational partnership for vendors ready to scale.
Starting at $2,500/month.
Team Solutions
Workshops + education that align your entire team on systems that stick.
Results That Matter
"Working with The Vendor Lab has been one of the best decisions I've made for my business. They helped me build a customized system to better understand how much produce I need, track what I've sold, and organize my time more efficiently."
— Edith V., Garden of Edith & Jus' Tacos
Case Study Results:
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Eliminated dual-system chaos (from 2 platforms to 1 streamlined flow)
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Reduced emergency supply runs by 80%
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Increased profit visibility through automated inventory tracking
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Cut admin time by 40% within first month
Built by Someone Who's Been Where You're Going
Hi, I'm Martine Dardignac—PMP-certified strategist, former Microsoft Program Manager, and the operational backbone behind three successful creative businesses.
The credentials:
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15+ years managing high-stakes technical programs
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Saved Fortune 500 companies 100+ hours monthly through strategic workflows
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Built and scaled Wedding M.D.™, Taste Buds Required™, and The Capable Bride®
The difference:
Most business coaches teach theory. I’ve solved operational chaos both at enterprise scale and in 2AM client emergencies.
Why Strategic Operations Matter More Than
Pretty Branding
Your Instagram can be perfect, but if your backend is broken, you’ll cap out at survival level.
Growth comes from scalable operations, not just more marketing.
