Episode 120 // Tia Berens of The Barn at Aspen Acres
On today’s podcast episode we’re with Tia Berens of the Barn at Aspen Acres in Spearfish, South Dakota (pop. 10,494). The Barn at Aspen Acres is a stunning wedding venue that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Northern Black Hills, minimalist landscaping, clean lines, and modern aesthetic design features. Originally built as a space for Tia and her husband Dan to host their wedding, the venue has now become the canvas for the vision for other couples’ weddings. Tia is sharing why people are and always will be the main focus, the importance of staying in your lane, what she looks for when hiring, and how her parents influenced her as an entrepreneur.
You’ll love Tia’s drive as an entrepreneur and how intentional she is in running this business. Be sure to go check out The Black Hills Barn on social media to see more of this amazing venue and follow along!
Mine and my husband’s journey aligns so well with our couples. We’ve lived what they’re going through. I think having that commonality really sets us apart and I’m able to create an experience that I know that they want because I have been the consumer and I have had a wedding here.
— Tia Berens
You know what’s unique about my business? I think my community has embraced it on the fact of how many tourists I bring to this area. You don’t think about the amount of people that come to a wedding from other places or why they choose this place. I’m bringing the community a lot more than just a venue, I’m bringing them people to thrive in their community.
— Tia Berens
I want to make sure that my vision always aligns with my passion and that I’m producing my passion.
— Tia Berens
Go for it. But also know it’s gonna be hard. You have to have the tenacity and the grit to be able to have all those moments of ‘no’s’ to get through it.
— Tia Berens
PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:
Spearfish, South Dakota
The Black Hills
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