Wedding Business Solutions Alan Berg, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow

Are you mirroring their buying style?Are you mirroring your client's buying style? How can understanding their decision-making process improve your sales approach? Explore how recognizing and mirroring a client's buying style can accelerate your sales success. Discover my practical tips to adapt your strategy, whether you're dealing with thorough researchers or impulse buyers.Listen to this new 6-minute episode for my actionable insights on matching your sales approach to each client's unique...

Brian Lawrence - What to do if you're new (and if you're not)How effective is your website at guiding visitors to make an appointment? Are your booking options and pricing strategically placed for conversion? In this episode, we explore how to structure your event pages to not only inform but also lead visitors to take action. We discuss the importance of showcasing the unique "why" behind your brand and how to target specific niches to stand out in the wedding industry.Listen to this new epi...

Should you present one package or multiple in a proposal?Ever wondered whether it's better to present one package or multiple options in a proposal? How can offering multiple options affect a client's decision-making process? What if a single package was all it took to streamline negotiations? Dive into these questions and explore strategies that might just redefine your approach to proposals. Learn why less is more when offering packages and how creative naming can set your services ap...

You've gotten them this far, now finish it!Do you ever feel like you can talk the talk but stumble when it's crunch time? You're not alone. Many excel in engagement and understanding customer needs, yet falter at the final hurdle—asking for the sale. Whether it's in person or online, don't wait for customers to say "yes." Actively guide them to the decision. Read back their needs, confirm, and directly propose to finalize the deal. Remember, the responsibility to close is yours. Listen t...

Is virtual selling still a thing? – With John Chen During the pandemic, a lot of you started to sell virtually (phone, zoom, etc.). Now that things have settled to the next normal, is virtual selling something you should be doing, or considering? I invited my friend John Chen, who’s a wizard at helping companies host virtual and hybrid (combination of in-person and virtual) meeting and events. His knowledge of the technology and the processes is fantastic, and whether you’ve been sellin...

They don't value what they can't see So much of what you do to make weddings and events great, happens out of view of your customers. Are you getting paid for that time? Are your customers valuing the time you put in that they can’t see? In this episode I talk about ways to get them to understand the value that you bring, even when they can’t see the work you put into making the results amazing for them. Listen to this new 9-minute episode for ideas on how to value the work you put ...