I remember a time in my business when I was constantly hopping from one idea to the next, always seeking the next thing that I thought would help propel my business.
As a result, I wasted so much time and money while simultaneously becoming more and more frustrated and ready to call it quits.
Let’s face it, as travel professionals, our marketing efforts need to pay off. We don’t have time to waste!
There seems to be so much to stay on top of in today’s ever-changing social world, on top of the fact that travel is back and we are busy taking care of our client’s needs.
One of the best ways to grab the attention of our potential travel clients on Instagram is with Reels. But once you put the time and energy into creating a Reel, you’ll want to get the most out of it so you can get leads for your travel business.
So, you’re on Instagram and you want to find wedding couples who are planning their destination wedding but you’re not sure how to obtain this information. I’m going to show you how to do so without scaring them away or coming across as too aggressive and pushy.
Before we get into the actual strategy, we first must set up an Instagram feature called “Saved Replies” or “Quick Reply”. Once that is set up, you can use it in a variety of ways, but I have a specific method you can snag to get more wedding clients on Instagram.
Getting destination wedding leads for your travel business is always exciting! After all the time and energy spent to set up and grow your travel business, you understand the value that a lead has to the future of your business.
The last thing any travel professional wants is to get a lead and not close the deal, especially for a prospect that is as lucrative as a destination wedding.
Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of situations come up in my destination wedding travel business that required my sociology and psychology degree! (Hooray! It wasn’t a waste of time and money!) 😅
If you are new to planning destination weddings, you may be wondering how to book a destination wedding group.
I’m here to explain that the best way to set up a destination wedding to benefit the bride and groom as well as you, the travel professional, is through a travel supplier.
Are you ready? Let’s dive in!
Whether you have a planning fee implemented in your travel business or need to increase your professional planning fee, this article is for you!
All the arguments I’m about to present are based on experience. I remember the days in my travel business when I said what I thought everyone else said, “My services are free.”
But would you put “My Services Are Free!” on a t-shirt? Maybe to get some interesting conversations started! 😂
Alright, enough chit-chat… Let’s get this party started!
Running the business end of a destination wedding can be challenging. This is especially true with all the communication that goes on between you and the wedding guests.
The bride and groom are busy, and you know firsthand that trying to juggle all the details for a destination wedding is a daunting task.
You also know that when their guests go rogue, it doesn’t benefit them and it doesn’t benefit your bottom line!
The number one thing you can do is build a relationship with the couple so that they trust you and the advice you offer them.
Whether you’ve been a destination wedding planner for years, or you are just beginning to plan your first destination wedding, there are always things to learn.
Mary Bicknell
BUSINESS COACH AND CONSULTANT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
I was a psychotherapist for years, but it wasn’t until I stumbled upon the whole online world, and saw the opportunity to have a business outside of my 1-on-1 work, that I was like, “This is amazing!” I invested in a lot of products early on, but I never got around to using them for anything.
In the meantime, I started my consulting and life coaching businesses, but it was a struggle because I still had to shift gears from 1-on-1 client work to an online business mindset.
I first found out about Amy at an event in California and I just started consuming all of her podcasts and emails… and I loved them. I signed up for List Builders Lab™️, then Digital Course Academy™️, and I jumped right in.