Choose your preferred session time: 9:30am-11:30am or 2:00pm-4:00pm

Join Shannon for a dynamic and interactive 2-hour small group education workshop designed exclusively for wedding professionals eager to elevate their networking game. Establishing meaningful connections is not just a skill; it’s a crucial component of success. This workshop will empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to maximize your networking efforts, opening doors to new opportunities and partnerships that can transform your business. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or brand new, this workshop will equip you with the tools needed to build referrals right into your business!

Wedding Venue Map members – use your code for a $25 discount. 

What you’ll leave with: 

• A polished and effective elevator pitch.
• Strategies for successful in-person and online networking.
• Insights into collaborative marketing and cross-promotional opportunities.
• Overcoming common networking challenges.

Workshop Outline:

Introduction

• Welcome and icebreaker activity
• Overview of the importance of goal setting in business
• Setting the tone for a productive and interactive session
• Discuss common networking challenges

Module 1: Understanding the Power of Networking in the Wedding Industry

• Explore the significance of networking in building a thriving wedding business.
• Discuss real-life success stories and case studies of professionals who have leveraged networking effectively.

Module 2: Crafting Your Unique Elevator Pitch

• Learn the art of concise and compelling self-introductions.
• Workshop and refine your own elevator pitch with feedback from peers.

Module 3: Strategic Event Presence

• Identify key industry events and gatherings.
• Develop strategies for making the most of these opportunities.

Module 4: Utilizing Online Platforms for Networking including Cross-Promotion

• Dive into the world of social media and professional platforms.
• Understand the do’s and don’ts of online networking and establish a consistent and engaging online presence.
• Learn how to identify and approach potential collaborators for cross-promotional marketing.

Module 5: Building Authentic Relationships

• Explore techniques for building genuine connections with other wedding professionals.
• Understand the importance of relationship-building in a competitive market.

Module 6: Effective Follow-up and Relationship Maintenance

• Develop a systematic approach to post-networking follow-ups.
• Explore strategies for maintaining and nurturing professional relationships over time.

Closing and Networking

• Recap of key takeaways
• Networking opportunity

This workshop is designed to be an immersive and empowering experience, providing wedding professionals with the tools and confidence needed to maximize their networking efforts and unlock new possibilities for success in the wedding industry.

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ABOUT SHANNON

Shannon Tarrant is here to help you get SH** done! She’s on a mission to help wedding and event pros shake things up. A professional go-getter, she has a distinctive 20-year background in helping local companies become the most referred wedding and event businesses in their market. She’s been educating all over the country and thought it was time to bring her how-to teaching style to her local community.

She’s helped to develop companies into local powerhouses by following the same system for success: first creating an exceptional customer experience, then building a trusted brand, and most importantly, filling the sales funnel with ideal clients.

Shannon is a highly regarded coach, 2023 NACE speaker of the year, and co-host of The Wedding Sassholes Podcast. All that while running two businesses – Wedding Venue Map, a Central Florida resource helping engaged couples find the perfect venue and the newly launched Venue Help Desk, the ultimate resource for venues, connecting them with a directory of vetted professionals, easy-to-use tools, and proven systems to help solve any problem, one step at a time.