As a planner or other vendor have you considered partnering up? - BridalTweet Wedding Forum & Vendor Directory2024-03-29T05:43:36Zhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/forum/topics/as-a-planner-or-other-vendor?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI am a flower vendor and woul…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-07-13:3145964:Comment:3889282011-07-13T22:37:14.589ZCaroline Thomashttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/CarolineThomas
I am a flower vendor and would love to partner up! <a href="http://www.flowersbycarolyn.com" target="_blank">http://www.flowersbycarolyn.com</a>
I am a flower vendor and would love to partner up! <a href="http://www.flowersbycarolyn.com" target="_blank">http://www.flowersbycarolyn.com</a> I own a Bridal Boutique in a…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-01-29:3145964:Comment:2860342011-01-29T17:23:05.453ZCOLLEZIONE FORTUNA FASHION BOUTIhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/collezionefortunahashionboutique
I own a Bridal Boutique in a small town/destination wedding area. I am starting to "Partner Up" with Hotel wedding planners, non-competing businesses in the Bridal Field for referrals. I would not suggest partnering up with another Bridal Salon in the Same town..but maybe in another city out of state.....this can backfire so becare ful....I would keep your partnering with local businesses...so they stay in town and keep their dollars local..Cathy
I own a Bridal Boutique in a small town/destination wedding area. I am starting to "Partner Up" with Hotel wedding planners, non-competing businesses in the Bridal Field for referrals. I would not suggest partnering up with another Bridal Salon in the Same town..but maybe in another city out of state.....this can backfire so becare ful....I would keep your partnering with local businesses...so they stay in town and keep their dollars local..Cathy Great question with a lot of…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-01-14:3145964:Comment:2732302011-01-14T16:32:25.496ZDina Eisenberghttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/DinaEisenberg
Great question with a lot of good advice offered. Because most posters talked about doing some sort of referral/commission thing, I'd recommend reading Referral Engine by John Janstch of Ductape Marketing. Very detailed information on how to really automate referrals in your business.<br />
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You might also think about doing the JV-joint venture- model that's popular now. You could team with a complementary business an simply cross-promote to each others list.<br />
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What you need to be very clear about is:…
Great question with a lot of good advice offered. Because most posters talked about doing some sort of referral/commission thing, I'd recommend reading Referral Engine by John Janstch of Ductape Marketing. Very detailed information on how to really automate referrals in your business.<br />
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You might also think about doing the JV-joint venture- model that's popular now. You could team with a complementary business an simply cross-promote to each others list.<br />
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What you need to be very clear about is: what are your goals, specifically around revenue and referrals; how you will evaluate things i.e x amount of referrals/income in Y months= success; how you will solve issues (because there will be some).<br />
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I read a ton of biz magazine and online forums. I'm sure places like StartupPrincess.com will have discussion and tools to help. You might not necesarily have…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-01-13:3145964:Comment:2715572011-01-13T19:15:26.709ZLiquid Cateringhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/LiquidCatering
You might not necesarily have to team up with other vendors, but definently meet with vendors to let them know you are there. I'm a caterer, and local networking is HUGE for me. I always tell a bride they need to hire a planner, so I give them a list of names during my first consult with them. Talk to catering companies, designers, rental companies and venues. Make sure everyone in town has your business card. I've also seen venues recommend one particular event planner. They like it…
You might not necesarily have to team up with other vendors, but definently meet with vendors to let them know you are there. I'm a caterer, and local networking is HUGE for me. I always tell a bride they need to hire a planner, so I give them a list of names during my first consult with them. Talk to catering companies, designers, rental companies and venues. Make sure everyone in town has your business card. I've also seen venues recommend one particular event planner. They like it because that planner gets to know their venue and their in-and-outs. You might be able to get an exclusivity contract with one if you try. Hi Keisha I'm from Italy and…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2010-12-30:3145964:Comment:2637572010-12-30T13:36:51.876ZSoave Italian Weddinghttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/soaveitalianwedding
Hi Keisha I'm from Italy and I'm partnering with anoter wedding planner here in Italy and it would be great to me if we could get in touch for future events... had you any request for taly, just contact me!!…<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/52742456?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/52742456?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a>
Hi Keisha I'm from Italy and I'm partnering with anoter wedding planner here in Italy and it would be great to me if we could get in touch for future events... had you any request for taly, just contact me!!<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/52742456?profile=original"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/52742456?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-left"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/52742502?profile=original"></a> Terry, thank you for sharing…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2010-12-30:3145964:Comment:2635672010-12-30T03:50:59.148ZMonique Wilberhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/MoniqueWilber
<p>Terry, thank you for sharing your website and packages with us! I'm in a destination location too (Sierra foothills) and have considered doing this but for the logistics.</p>
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<p>What do you do if it rains???</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Terry, thank you for sharing your website and packages with us! I'm in a destination location too (Sierra foothills) and have considered doing this but for the logistics.</p>
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<p>What do you do if it rains???</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Hey guys,
I am a planner in…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2010-12-29:3145964:Comment:2634452010-12-29T16:19:56.161ZSpecial Moments Caribbeanhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/SpecialMomentsCaribbean
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<p>I am a planner in St. Lucia in the Caribbean. I am also interested in partnering with vendors creating these Special Moments. I think it could work out really well as I provide destination weddings and my target market is closer to many of you guys.... invitations, favors even photographers would be a great place to start with partnerships. Anyone interested please contact me.…</p>
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<p>I am a planner in St. Lucia in the Caribbean. I am also interested in partnering with vendors creating these Special Moments. I think it could work out really well as I provide destination weddings and my target market is closer to many of you guys.... invitations, favors even photographers would be a great place to start with partnerships. Anyone interested please contact me.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.specialmomentscaribbean.com">www.specialmomentscaribbean.com</a></p>
<p> </p> As a wedding officiant, I set…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2010-12-22:3145964:Comment:2612342010-12-22T00:59:00.316ZTerry Plankhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/TerryPlank
As a wedding officiant, I set up an Intimate Ceremony Package where we use a photographer, a wedding location, and a particular florist to offer the whole package that includes everything and me as an officiant. We have a back up photographer and also use local State beaches for location. This works well in Half Moon Bay CA by the Pacific ocean, also in SF. <a href="http://www.weddingsbythesea.com/packages.html" target="_blank">www.weddingsbythesea.com/packages.html</a>
As a wedding officiant, I set up an Intimate Ceremony Package where we use a photographer, a wedding location, and a particular florist to offer the whole package that includes everything and me as an officiant. We have a back up photographer and also use local State beaches for location. This works well in Half Moon Bay CA by the Pacific ocean, also in SF. <a href="http://www.weddingsbythesea.com/packages.html" target="_blank">www.weddingsbythesea.com/packages.html</a> This is all great advice than…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2010-12-21:3145964:Comment:2609922010-12-21T18:32:55.540ZJenira's Event Planninghttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/JenirasEventPlanning
<p>This is all great advice thank you.</p>
<p>This is all great advice thank you.</p> I would suggest keeping in to…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2010-12-21:3145964:Comment:2611222010-12-21T18:07:56.027ZJ & L Cateringhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/JohnBoardman
<p>I would suggest keeping in touch with the vendors you know from other events and/or networking opportunities. As a caterer, we work closely with several planners. They literally only contact us when they want an event catered (even their own). And it works the other way, too! When a client would like a planner, we refer them to the planners with whom we've worked. This way, it's not necessarily a package. Also, contact different vendors in the area and let them know you are new in town…</p>
<p>I would suggest keeping in touch with the vendors you know from other events and/or networking opportunities. As a caterer, we work closely with several planners. They literally only contact us when they want an event catered (even their own). And it works the other way, too! When a client would like a planner, we refer them to the planners with whom we've worked. This way, it's not necessarily a package. Also, contact different vendors in the area and let them know you are new in town and would like to discuss their business to help them--and vice versa. A business owner always likes to hear that they may earn some business-especially from a planner who coordinates events. Good luck! </p>