Register for the webinar here! 

Don’t let your slow season go to waste. This Power Hour is your roadmap to making the most of the quieter months with high-impact strategies that set your venue up for success. Whether you’re dealing with fewer bookings or a gap in your calendar with no events, you’ll learn exactly where to focus your time, money, and energy so the slow season actually moves your business forward. We’ll talk maintenance, marketing prep, and creative revenue boosts—plus give you a repeatable plan to follow every year.

Takeaways include:

• How to prioritize the projects that make the biggest impact (and avoid wasting time on things that don’t move the needle)

• What to do now to fully prep for a strong engagement season

• Smart ways to drive off-season revenue from current clients and untapped opportunities

Learn more about our speaker, Ian Ramirez below!

Ian Ramirez, CSEP, is the opera singer and legacy venue owner from Texas you didn’t know you were meant to meet.

Named Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, Ian is the Co-Owner of Madera Estates, an award-winning Spanish-style wedding venue located in Conroe, TX. With its 13 year history, Madera Estates hosts over 85 weddings and events each year, having recently been named as one of the top venues in Houston.He is also the Co-Founder of the Venue Help Desk, the ultimate sales and business coaching resource for wedding and event venues, including easy-to-use tools, proven programs, and vetted professionals to help solve any problem, one step at a time.

After almost a decade in the industry, Ian is passionate about giving back to his community as well as sharing his knowledge with other wedding and event venue owners and operators. In addition to being a 2025 WeddingPro Educator, he has been a featured speaker at Wedding MBA, Catersource + The Special Event, Wedding Summit Series, the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE), as well as the International Live Events Association (ILEA). Among his accolades, Ian has also received his Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation.

Ian started his career as an internationally trained opera singer who has sung across the globe from Portland, Oregon to Stuttgart, Germany. When he is not at work or on a stage, Ian can be found in the yoga studio or traveling with his husband, Paul.

Register for your spot here! 

Webinars are free for everyone to attend live, but the replay is only available to Wedding Venue Map members in our Facebook Group.