Andrea Eppolito. AndreaEppolitoEvents.com. "Minute to Win It!". First impressions last much longer than the 30 seconds they take to create. Snap judgments are not always accurate, but they endure. How can you make sure your non-verbals actually communicate that you are the pro they should hire? Make more than an impression, make a connection!
Factors that create a better first encounter.
Forbidden words that immediately kill a sale.

Renee Dalo. MoxieBrightEvents.com. ReneeDalo.com. "Sale to Success". Great sales start with understanding what you're selling. What are the best questions to ask? What does the client really want?

Andy Kushner. Wedding Biz Podcast. TheWeddingBiz.com. "Wedding Superstars!" There is no better education than a one-on-one interview with a thought-leader, recognized expert, or veteran of the wedding industry. Experience the distilled power of top interviews. The crème de la crème of wedding leaders share their insights, tips, and predictions about the state of today’s wedding world. Manage fear and self-doubt. Understand the role of risk-taking. Pricing strategies.

Alan Berg. AlanBerg.com. Don't get "ghosted"! You made it to their shortlist. They made an inquiry. You replied, right away. Then, suddenly the couple disappears. What went wrong? Reasons a prospect ghosts you. How and when to follow up.

Adrienne Brink. UncommonCamellia.com. How to defuse an argument before it begins. What words are triggers and what words can quickly resolve a potential conflict? The difference between blame and accountability.

Marc McIntosh. TeamWedding.com. Today digital media dominates. Improve your marketing to nearly-weds and make the process more efficient. Hacks, tricks, and tips to turbo-charge your marketing. Simple fixes that improve your email marketing. Blogs, videos, podcasts, and apps.

Jennifer Trotter. LipServiceMakeup.com. Navigating the push/pull conversations with desperate clients. How to avoid the over-apologizing trap. When to hold firm and when to be flexible. Phrases that keep your business safe and your clients happy.

Aleya Harris. FlourishMarketing.co. How to gain Referrals From Wedding Pros And Clients. Best times to ask for a referral. How wedding pros decide which caterers to recommend. Preferred List mistakes.

Megan Gillikin. ASouthernSoiree.com. Weddings For Real Podcast. ThePlanningVault.com. How to improve your social media image. The best platforms for a wedding planner. How each platform has its own personality and does it fit your ideal client.

Shannon Underwood. WeddingMBA.com. Looking back at the 2019 Conference. Evaluating the survey feedback. How is the expo organized? Looking ahead to the 2020 Conference on November 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.