Update: 09/21/2010, 8:30pm
Thanks to everyone who came to our afternoon workshop today. What a GREAT crowd! We hope you learned a few things and had some fun.
Remember, we have a week full of activities, including a networking mixer tomorrow night at Blue Martini, 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
It’s the Something Blue Wedding Professional Party-Mixer, at “Blue Martini” in Town Square! On the Strip with with Full Bar and Complimentary Appetizers, More Raffle Prizes and More Shows and Dinners!
Wednesday…
All Wedding Professionals invited to Sushi Roku at the Caesars Palace Forum Shops, right on the Strip! With with Full Bar and Complimentary Appetizers and More Raffle Prizes and More Shows and Dinners!
Thursday
Platinum Hotel Poolside Wrap Up Mixer with View of the Strip. Full Bar and Complimentary Appetizers 6:00pm to 9:00pm!
Hope to see you there!
Mark, Rick, and Chris
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Mark Shaffer, publisher of Las Vegas Bride magazine, welcomes all Wedding Professionals to Las Vegas for…
Las Vegas Wedding Week 2010
Wedding MBA kicks off Tuesday and those arriving early are invited to join Mark for a FREE MONDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP, “More Brides, More Sales, More Profit,” at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, September 20th, 12:30pm – 5:00pm, inside the wedding chapels.
Mark has invited two well-respected Wedding Industry experts to discuss how every wedding professional MUST attack the changes in the wedding industry HEAD ON in order to survive and prosper in 2011 and beyond.
After the workshop, there will be networking mixer at the Venezia pool garden where you can take a swim, enjoy the afternoon sun, have a cocktail, and meet with other wedding professionals who are in town for the week.
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Rick Brewer
Marketing to Brides
Rick is no stranger to the Wedding Industry. Since 1992, Rick has been involved with weddings either as a…
• Wedding Vendor
• Wedding Magazine Publisher
• Bridal Show Producer
• Editor of Five Wedding Related Websites
• Author/Publisher
• Speaker to the Wedding Industry
Nothing… repeat NOTHING, will happen unless your marketing works. And if your marketing isn’t working, neither are you!
Do you struggle with things like …
Not meeting the Brides who really want to buy.
Brides who waste your time because they are out of range for your offering and they simply won’t tell you.
Getting bogged down with brides who are “just looking.”
Could you gain from weeding out prospects who cannot or will not buy from you?
Spending tons of money on advertising and not getting ANY brides?
Not getting your share of Brides in your marketplace, losing them to less qualified competition?
Are you getting lack-luster results because you have no plan of action for your #1 money making activity – MARKETING!
In this information packed session you will:
Develop a Weekly Marketing Strategy that will bring in more qualified prospects that will BUY!
Identify your marketing strengths and focus your efforts where they really matter and work.
Develop a Sales Questionnaire that will help you to close more of the Brides you meet.
Discover new techniques on how to reach the “unreachable” Brides and get them to not only like you but to trust you with their wedding.
Register for this free afternoon workshop using the form below!
2:30pm – 3:45pm
The Psychology of Selling the Bride
Mark Shaffer
There are two things you can’t control… the economy and your competition.
To be effective in today’s market you must develop new strategies in your sales skills to close more sales and book more brides.
You must overcome the obstacles in your current sales methods and position yourself as “the one” a bride chooses.
Remember, “In good times, people build fortunes… in bad times, people build empires.” Build your empire with this incredible session on learning the business of “people.”
Mark with share with you his own proven techniques on how to DOUBLE your business and “click” with more brides. He’ll show you how to get 100% of your sales – every time! He’ll also share techniques that allow you to get your price without discounting.
And because effective sales strategy requires an understanding of a psychological process, Mark will also share the four personality types you encounter using his “Bridal Behavior Matrix.” You will learn the four behavioral selling skills absolutely required to turn inquiries and appointments into sales. These comprehensive techniques will help you speed up your selling cycle and close more sales.
When he’s done, you’ll know how to:
- Close more sales
- Be 100% effective
- Get to “Yes” quicker
- Increase your sales productivity
- Find your buyers motivation
- Get your price every sale
- Speed up the selling cycle
- Differentiate yourself from your competition
- Establish rapport with brides
- Learn awesome communication skills
Register for this free afternoon workshop using the form below!
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Chris Jaeger
Internet Marketing Strategy (It’s More Than Just a Website!)
When it comes to marketing to brides online Chris Jaeger’s experience and expertise is second-to-none. His clients are some of the top ranked sites you see at Google, Yahoo!, and Bing. And despite the economy and ever growing competition, his clients are increasing sales and increasing their profits thanks to a well-planned, well-executed Internet Marketing Strategy. Chris published one of the first wedding magazines to ever hit the web back in 1996. Today he is one of the most sought after Internet marketing experts in the wedding industry.
Chris will walk everyone through the key variables that make up an effective Internet marketing strategy. Most people think if they have a website they’re in good shape. Chris will tell you why that is too narrow an approach and a recipe for failure. He’ll also share some of the success stories his clients have achieved online as well as do a LIVE REVIEW for anyone who would like their website critiqued.
Register for this free afternoon workshop using the form below!
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Las Vegas Welcome Reception and Pool Party at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas!
After this Free Wedding Workshop, everyone’s invited and welcome to the Las Vegas Welcome Reception and Pool Party at the luxurious Venezia pool garden at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip! Join Mark, Rick and Chris for a welcome cocktail and some appetizers, immediately following the workshop, at 5:30pm poolside at the Venezia pool garden. It’s the “Welcome to Las Vegas” cocktail reception. There will also be people available to help you plan your week (i.e. shows, attractions, “must see” activities) and business card drawings for special Las Vegas prize give-aways.
There is no cost and no obligation to attend the “More Brides, More Sales, More Profit” workshop. Use the form below and register right today to guarantee your seat!
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