This is such an inspiration! A lot of us event managers/ wedding planners do not pick our clients/ projects and hence cannot give the best of ourselves. The takeaways in the last 2 minutes is really about how we can put in place our thought process too and make sure we enjoy the work we take up.
I understand. My husband and I also manage venues throughout the country. There is this idea that you as a venue cannot turn down business, truth is we do it all the time. We have a set of parameters that outline who our ideal clients are. And if we find that we are working with somebody who we really can't service to the best of our ability, then we do let them know that we don't believe we are the best venue for them. It's a team effort and everyone Hass to be on the same page. But I do believe that all businesses including corporations and venues have a responsibility to make sure that they are only inviting the right people into their services.
100% agree! I had to learn this the hard way after saying yes to a couple who wasn't a good fit. Love your advice and reflections 💜 I would love to hear about your experience with a client who wasn't a good fit!
You are truly an inspiration and I am learning a lot from you. You are my e-mentor. Hope I can meet you in person. So much respect and love all the way from the Philippines. ❤❤❤
I agree with what you are saying because a person can't be everything to everyone. It's overwhelming to feel like one has to work with everyone. Sometimes I think we forget to apply the same principles of boundaries when it comes to choosing our friends/inner circle to the people we choose to take on as clients. While choosing friends and clients is not the same process, you still chose either of these based on who is aligned with you. In addition "sales" always seemed like a riddle to me and this philosophy flips "sales" upside down. Because saying "no" pushes the entrepreneur to really know themselves and hone their service/product and the market they want to serve. Once these are honed, then the sales come easier. At least it seems like that to me.
The largest budgets that I work with are in the $2 million-$4 million range. I don't tend to manage anything larger than that, but if you are wondering where that money goes and how it is spent, it is often on production and celebrity entertainment.
Andrea this is such an on point presentation... for us the most important aspect to why we turn people down is what they TRULY value. We have had most of our clients say they "value" photography. Then we ask them about family and heritage and if we get crickets, what they are trying to say is we value that you will push a button so that we can share our images on social media. I want someone who values their relationship with their spouse, that they are excited to be married, and that they value heritage and family heirlooms to be shared with their family for generations. Great presentation as always
Hi Andrea! Your videos are so inspiring and encouraging, thank you for what you do! I have a question, would you be able to make a video or Instagram post on how you have gained an eye for transforming a space and designing a wedding? I don’t think I’ve heard you mention attending an interior design school or taking interior design courses. It’s definitely a skill someone has to develop to do it well!
@@AndreaEppolitoEvents Andrea, you are an inspiration for all of us for sure!Unfortunately till you get enough authority to choose your client or make a match you have to work for a venue/revenue. I can proudly say 95% of my brides @ The Legacy Golf Club are booking me & other 5% challenging me. ☺️
@@aleksandratregub9846 My husband and I also have a business that specializes in venue management - it is a totally different animal! As a venue manager or owner, you are not the planner or the designer. You are there to provide a very specific product or service at a very specific price point. You can still set standards in terms of behaviors, expectations, and the way that you move forward in the process. You can manage the client so that you feel good about the work.
@@AndreaEppolitoEvents Andrea, Thank you for your quick response and I have been following your journey for a while. I make no excuses what’s so ever but much more jealous for sharing similar work etiquette as you do but can’t turn down 100k budget! One day one day! I hope to seeing you again at the convenience upcoming fall!
@@AndreaEppolitoEvents P.S Please teach me how to spend 6 figures on the wedding and I will find the client 😍 Don’t take me wrong my imagination is quite high from mother Russia and unlimited expectations without budget. I wish I can just ask you a few questions or probably listen the most! 🤩
So happy I found you! Gosh you say what I needed to hear.
Glad it was helpful!
This is such an inspiration! A lot of us event managers/ wedding planners do not pick our clients/ projects and hence cannot give the best of ourselves.
The takeaways in the last 2 minutes is really about how we can put in place our thought process too and make sure we enjoy the work we take up.
I understand. My husband and I also manage venues throughout the country. There is this idea that you as a venue cannot turn down business, truth is we do it all the time. We have a set of parameters that outline who our ideal clients are. And if we find that we are working with somebody who we really can't service to the best of our ability, then we do let them know that we don't believe we are the best venue for them. It's a team effort and everyone Hass to be on the same page. But I do believe that all businesses including corporations and venues have a responsibility to make sure that they are only inviting the right people into their services.
Thank you so much for the information ! Definitely what I needed to hear to help me this year ! Much appreciated
I’m so glad’! Let me know what else you would like to learn about.
100% agree! I had to learn this the hard way after saying yes to a couple who wasn't a good fit. Love your advice and reflections 💜 I would love to hear about your experience with a client who wasn't a good fit!
Exactly!!
Thanks for being such an awesome role model to me! I just got my first internship in the wedding industry and I’m so excited!
Good luck!! I hope it is amazing!
My type of gal!
I'll take that compliment!
This was such a great video! I love when I see a notification that you have a new video out! I swear I could watch a video from you every day!
You're the best! Thank you so much!
Great video and so excited for 5K!!!! :)
Thank you!!!
Your videos are so helpful!!!
I am so happy to hear that!
You are truly an inspiration and I am learning a lot from you. You are my e-mentor. Hope I can meet you in person. So much respect and love all the way from the Philippines. ❤❤❤
I hope so too! If you make it to Vegas let me know!
I agree with what you are saying because a person can't be everything to everyone. It's overwhelming to feel like one has to work with everyone. Sometimes I think we forget to apply the same principles of boundaries when it comes to choosing our friends/inner circle to the people we choose to take on as clients. While choosing friends and clients is not the same process, you still chose either of these based on who is aligned with you.
In addition "sales" always seemed like a riddle to me and this philosophy flips "sales" upside down. Because saying "no" pushes the entrepreneur to really know themselves and hone their service/product and the market they want to serve. Once these are honed, then the sales come easier. At least it seems like that to me.
It used to be hard...Now it's super easy! I can only do what I do for a handful of people each year. I have to say no to stay focused.
i love the way you speak and the way you brought up intuition 💯 and the importance you spoke on about having standards in your business
Thank you! Your gut knows things before you do!
You really inspired me , I wann be a wedding planner and do try to work on my skills ,
Your are seriously amazing in your work .
Thank you so much. I wish you so much luck!
how much is youre biggest budget in a wedding? thanks in advance!
The largest budgets that I work with are in the $2 million-$4 million range.
I don't tend to manage anything larger than that, but if you are wondering where that money goes and how it is spent, it is often on production and celebrity entertainment.
Andrea this is such an on point presentation... for us the most important aspect to why we turn people down is what they TRULY value. We have had most of our clients say they "value" photography. Then we ask them about family and heritage and if we get crickets, what they are trying to say is we value that you will push a button so that we can share our images on social media. I want someone who values their relationship with their spouse, that they are excited to be married, and that they value heritage and family heirlooms to be shared with their family for generations. Great presentation as always
100% on point! You need to care about the same things. Hope to see you at Wedding MBA again.
Hi Andrea! Your videos are so inspiring and encouraging, thank you for what you do! I have a question, would you be able to make a video or Instagram post on how you have gained an eye for transforming a space and designing a wedding? I don’t think I’ve heard you mention attending an interior design school or taking interior design courses. It’s definitely a skill someone has to develop to do it well!
Yes of course! I will work on putting something together.
High standards 👌🏻 Every single time if there is no click between bride & I it becomes just a sale with regrets on my part!
Always! Gotta keep the standards (and heels!) high!
@@AndreaEppolitoEvents Andrea, you are an inspiration for all of us for sure!Unfortunately till you get enough authority to choose your client or make a match you have to work for a venue/revenue. I can proudly say 95% of my brides @ The Legacy Golf Club are booking me & other 5% challenging me. ☺️
@@aleksandratregub9846 My husband and I also have a business that specializes in venue management - it is a totally different animal! As a venue manager or owner, you are not the planner or the designer. You are there to provide a very specific product or service at a very specific price point. You can still set standards in terms of behaviors, expectations, and the way that you move forward in the process. You can manage the client so that you feel good about the work.
@@AndreaEppolitoEvents Andrea,
Thank you for your quick response and I have been following your journey for a while.
I make no excuses what’s so ever but much more jealous for sharing similar work etiquette as you do but can’t turn down 100k budget! One day one day!
I hope to seeing you again at the convenience upcoming fall!
@@AndreaEppolitoEvents P.S Please teach me how to spend 6 figures on the wedding and I will find the client 😍
Don’t take me wrong my imagination is quite high from mother Russia and unlimited expectations without budget. I wish I can just ask you a few questions or probably listen the most! 🤩