{"id":17891,"date":"2021-03-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?p=17891"},"modified":"2021-03-09T15:14:02","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T22:14:02","slug":"wedtalks-conference-2021-8-things-wedding-professionals-will-learn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/04\/wedtalks-conference-2021-8-things-wedding-professionals-will-learn\/","title":{"rendered":"WEDTALKS CONFERENCE 2021: 8 THINGS WEDDING PROFESSIONALS WILL LEARN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For us wedding lovers, it’s no secret that New Mexico’s community of wedding professionals<\/a> is something truly special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(And for those of you who aren’t in the loop yet, we spend each week here, in this corner of the internet, sharing collaborative shoots<\/a> styled to perfection, real weddings<\/a> that make our hearts flutter, and features on real local vendors<\/a>!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what is it about our community<\/a> here in the southwest that makes it so special? Is it the gorgeous landscape that backdrops each wedding and shoot? Is it our near-constant sunshine and famously loved blue skies? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it’s a little bit of those things, too, but the real answer lies in the question: community<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it’s coming together with a handful of other New Mexico creatives to cultivate some local wedding-inspiration<\/a> that’s to die for, working side-by-side together on an engaged couple’s special day, or sharing the tools needed to be successful<\/a> with one another, our local wedding vendors have an extremely strong sense of community<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They know that, with thousands of weddings in New Mexico<\/a>, there’s always enough for everyone, and that’s what makes us such a tight-knit and supportive community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So it should come as no surprise that the Wedding Collective New Mexico<\/a> is hosting another edition of one of our favorite events: the WedTalks Conference<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This collaborative event<\/a> is geared toward elevating and expanding the abilities of our wedding community — and having fun while we do it! With educational talks from locally-loved wedding experts<\/a>, each creative who attends gets a jump-start on upcoming trends, and the opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with industry leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But before we start rambling about how much we love this event, let’s dive into the good stuff! Here are 8 things wedding professionals can expect to learn and master after this day-long virtual conference. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Click here to snag your seats!<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

WORK + PLAY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– Being real with yourself and accepting where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Recognizing your emotions, where they come from, and how to harness them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Exercises on time management, prioritizing tasks, and staying on track through the difficult times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLOGGING TO BOOK YOUR DREAM CLIENTS <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– How to brainstorm and strategically choose topics and work to blog about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Strategies for writing and optimizing your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– How to have your content seen and track your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Funky Olive Designs: Invitations + Stationery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ETHICS + COMMUNICATION <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– Tips for making a code of conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Communicating values to clients and employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Management skills within your family business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOOGLE IS MY BUSINESS <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– Creating a better online user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Optimizing your online presence for local search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Optimizing your Google My Business presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

COMMUNITY STYLE MARKETING <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– How to give an amazing client experience that results in creating brand evangelists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– How to build a reputation and become a “must work with” vendor whom your industry peers love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– How to attract your ideal client and repel those whom aren’t part of your tribe through personal branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NO LONGER RELEVANT <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– Trends: how to spot them, how to implement them, and how to set them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NETWORKING: EASIER THAN DRIVING INTO A LAKE <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– How to build trust to build your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Best networking strategies for introverts…and extroverts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Recovering from #networkingfails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IS SALE A 4-LETTER WORD?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– How to turn your sales process into a comfortable and inspiring experience (for you AND your clients).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– How to redefine negative stereotypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– How to sell your product or service in a way that feels authentic to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Floriography | Elizabeth Wells Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Get your tickets, more information, and inspo to get even more<\/em> excited by clicking here.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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