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Connect Before The Year Ends

By on December 13, 2011 in Uncategorized

I just can’t let the year end without connecting with you one more time!

Join me for a special free call “10 Last Minute Income Boosting Ideas To End 2011 With A Bang!”

On this call you’ll learn:

- How to make a big impression with the brides you want to be working with in the New Year

- Why now is the time to step up and take action while others are focused on holiday baking instead of holiday sales

- Where you can tap into income easily and quickly that already exists in your business

- How not to get lost in the holiday shuffle with your vendors but instead get referrals

- The #1 thing stopping you from making last minute sales this holiday season

 

Plus I’ll be sharing information with you on how we can work together in the New Year.

The best part- this call is open to everyone!!

 

I’m including the call in information right here so you don’t have to sign up or anything. Simply print this right now and put the information in your calendar:

 

What: “10 Last Minute Income Boosting Ideas To End 2011 With A Bang!”

Where: On your phone

When: Thursday, December 15th 2011 @ 5pmPDT/6pmMDT/7pmCDT/8pmEDT

Why: Because you want to boost your sales for the end of 2011

Who: This call is for wedding planners and professionals who want to have a last minute sales increase in 2011. Ideas and methods will be shared by Ciara Daykin, Kristy Chenell and Tonya Shadoan

How: Dial 206-402-0100 OR click here to find a local call in number to avoid long distance fees. The passcode is: 349126#

We’re limited to 100 spots on our conference line so please make sure that you dial in about 2 minutes before we start to secure your spot.

This call contains all new content from the 3 of us and you don’t want to miss it. We’ll also be sharing with you details about my upcoming event, Inspire and Innovate plus how you can start your Rockstar Wedding Planner transformation long before our event even starts. I can’t wait to share this information with you and all our promised content.

 

Love and wedding planning success,

Ciara

 

P.S. Print out this post and put our date, Thursday  December 15th in your calendar right now so you don’t miss our 6pmMDT call, “10 Last Minute Income Boosting Ideas To End 2011 With A Bang!”

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How to Sell to the High End Bride

By on October 3, 2011 in Uncategorized

Are You Leaving Money on the Table By Either Not Serving the High End Bride or not Quoting Your Fees Successfully & Profitably When You Do?

Then click here to sign up for my free video, “How to Sell to the High End Bride.”  By watching this video, which was recorded at my last live event, you will discover the secret to having a successful sales meeting with a high end bride and ensuring she signs up to choose you as her wedding planner.  And the best part is, in this video, you will discover how to run your initial meeting so you can charge double, even triple what you’re charging now and get it.

When you sign up for my “How to Sell to the High End Bride” video, you will learn:
•    Why not every bride is the right bride
•    What you need to do to be ready for the high end bride
•    The role that the high end bride is looking for you to play in her planning and how that determines your fee
•    Why it’s an absolute requirement that you charge what you’re worth when working with high end clientele… in fact, they expect it!
•    And so much more!!

So what are you waiting for?  Click here to sign up.

Love and wedding planning success,
Ciara

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Wedding Market Invites you to the event ‘Twitter Chat “Adopting the Luxury Mind Set” with @CiaraDaykin’

By on September 23, 2011 in Uncategorized

I am so excited!  I am going to be on a Twitter Chat on the Wedding Market on October 5th.  The title of the event is “Adopting the Luxury Mind Set.”  I would love for you to attend.  Here is the information:

Time: October 5, 2011 from 1pm to 2pm
Location: http://weddingmarketnews.com/page/wedding-market-twitter-chat
Organized By: Wedding Market

Event Description:
Twitter Chat “Adopting the Luxury Mind Set” with @CiaraDaykin
Wednesday, October 5th, 10:00 PST, 1:00 EST & 6:00 GMT (in UK) 

Ciara Daykin is the founder of Rockstar Wedding Planner and creator of the original wedding planning mastermind, the Community of Wedding Innovators. She is also the owner and CEO of Firefly Occasions, Inc., an award winning wedding and event planning company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She grew her business quickly by being a resource to brides via her email newsletter which now has over 10,000 brides subscribed to receive her bi-weekly advice and tips. Ciara has had her weddings and her articles published in various magazines and blogs internationally and puts on a yearly event coaching wedding planners to create and grow businesses that they will love. She was nominated for Event Professional of the Year by Canadian Special Events after her staff rallied together to put her up for the award. That year Ciara was hired at 8 1/2 months pregnant to plan a luxury wedding in just 3 1/2 months. She created an entire guest concierge service for the wedding helping all 200 guests with each detail leading up to the 3 day event. She transformed 3 different spaces at a Rocky Mountain property with extensive decor and surprised the guests with a performance by legendary singer, Tom Jones. The bride recounted Ciara’s dedication and “everything can be done” attitude in her speech when she told the story of Ciara even taking her calls in between contractions. Ciara is dedicated to serving luxury brides and helping more wedding planners reach this market in an authentic way. You can learn more about Ciara at www.rockstarweddingplanner.com

 

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Registration Open for Inspire & Innovate 2012

By on May 25, 2011 in Uncategorized

Are You A Wedding Planner, Wedding Designer or a Wedding Professional Who Wants to WOW Brides and the Industry with Innovative Planning and Inspirational Design that’s Unique, Impressive, and Supports You Working on Weddings Full Time Without Struggling Financially?

They’re the weddings everyone talks about.

These are the events that you dream of doing.

They are the clients that you’ve worked with a few times and only want to work with going forward. But you’re just not sure how to consistently attract them or what they should be paying you.  And, you need advice on how to get even more creative with ideas time and time again.

The WOW Factor has clients raving, guests talking, and prospects knocking on your door. And once you get a taste, you want MORE!

What does it take to create weddings that WOW?
Innovative Planning
AND
Inspirational Design

What if you reversed the wedding day and had dinner first and the ceremony last?
What if a champagne fairy dropped down from the ceiling providing bubbly for below?
What if waiters started singing in the middle of dinner?
What if the centerpieces were 6’ tall?
What if the bride’s dress was made entirely out of flowers?
What if the linens were hand embroidered and made especially for your couple?
What if a celebrity performed after the first dance?

What if….

But how do you come up with ideas that will WOW your client?

How do you attract clients that want them?

And if you do, how do you charge them so that you can be a successful full time wedding planner?

Where does the inspiration for your design come from? How can you be innovative with your planning and not seem like you’re copying everyone else? Who’s going to help you with these big ideas and plans when you’re not even sure how to pay yourself? And most importantly, how do you fulfill on the promise of WOW when you’re onsite?

Let me tell you the truth (no matter if you’ve been in business for years or are just beginning)

  • You can attract clients that love your style.
  • You can be known for your innovative planning and design.
  • You can absolutely have a business that consistently supports you doing exactly what you love to do every single day.

Announcing the event that will change your career as a Wedding Professional…

Inspire & Innovate: How to Attract, Plan & Design Weddings That WOW
Presented by Rockstar Wedding Planner
With Host Ciara Daykin, RockstarWeddingPlanner.com Founder

Joined by Special Guests:
Kristy Chenell & Katie Hess of Couture Consulting
Tonya Shadoan of Circle City Planners
Simon Daykin of Firefly Occasions
2012 Wedding Innovator of the Year Award Recipients
Community of Wedding Innovators Mogul, Icon, Legend and Alumni Mastermind Groups and other innovative and inspirational guest speakers to be announced

Date: March 19, 20 & 21 2012
Location: Texas

Join us for this unforgettable event.  Tickets are $497 and don’t forget to add on our Networking Lunch for only $197.

PLUS You Can Bring Your Spouse or Business Partner for only $297.

Does your spouse want to make the trip, but doesn’t really want to attend the entire conference?  Then purchase our Party & Play Pass.  This special ticket will give them access to the Welcome Party and one conference session of their choice.

Your Options Are Below. Do Not Leave This Page Until You’ve Secured Your Spot At Inspire & Innovate 2012.

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It’s your time to be the one they’re all talking about.

Love and wedding planning success,

Ciara

Please note registrations can be cancelled for a full refund within 60 days of purchase. We reserve the right to change the date and location of the event.

For group discounts, please inquire at: info@rockstarweddingplanner.com or 1-800-791-5636 ext 705

All Inspire & Innovate attendees are protected by Ciara’s personal guarantee:

“I invite you to attend Inspire & Innovate at no risk whatsoever. If for some reason you are not delighted with Inspire & Innovate and do not feel it was the best wedding planner entrepreneurial event you have ever attended, simply turn-in all your Inspire & Innovate materials to my staff before the event ends, tell them what you think, and we will mail you a check for a full 100% refund of your Inspire & Innovate registration fee within 30 days. I promise. I want to help make your decision to attend Inspire & Innovate an easy one. See you there!” – Ciara

 

 

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Rockstar Wedding Planner Library of Resources Released From The Vault- Limited Time Only

By on May 6, 2011 in Uncategorized

A lot of you have been wondering- what happened to all the great Rockstar Wedding Planner products that you used to have on your site? Well, ever since we switched over to a new format we took our products off the market because we’re working on some big things to take their place. But a lot of you have been emailing and calling and saying, I really need access to your archives. So while we’re gearing up to launch some really big stuff we’ve bundled all our past business building audios and pdfs together to provide you with the Rockstar Wedding Planner Library of Resources.

This Library is FILLED with help that is geared specifically towards wedding planners that you can download immediately! It includes the following:

Become a Rockstar with Your Cash Flow
Become a Rockstar Writer and Bring In Big Bridal Bucks
Become an Expert in Their Eyes with an Ezine
Big Mistakes That Taught Me Rockstar Lessons
Build a Community of Brides that Love You
Close the Sale the Rockstar Wedding Planner Way
Create the Lipstick Factor in Your Business
Energize your Resolutions
Find Your Rockstar Entourage
Five No B.S. Insider’s Secrets of Being a Rockstar Wedding Planner
Five Secrets of Rich, Happy and Hot Wedding Planners
Getting It All Done
How to be a Rockstar Wedding Planner with the Media and Get on TV, Radio and Featured in Magazines
How to Raise Your Rockstar Wedding Planner Persona with Brides and the Wedding Industry
Rockin’ Out at a Trade Show
The Secrets of Reality TV Weddings and the Planners that Make Them Happen
Tips on Social Media Marketing for your Wedding Business
Uncensored Sales Strategies for Rockstar Wedding Planners
Use Twitter to Boost Your Rockstar Wedding Planner Status
Writing Rockstar Copy to Sell Your 10,000 Bride
Ciara Daykin’s Rise to Fame System

WOW! That’s a lot but sometimes when you’re feeling like you need a boost because you’re in the dip you need some inspiration. You can jump into the library and just pull out what you need right now. Download the audios to your mp3 player and take them on your drives to meet brides (when I teach you all about how to make the sale during the Rise to Fame System you’ll love to listen to this right before an important meeting).

This is the ultimate resource for wedding planners who want to grow their business in an innovative way.

There are over $2000 in amazing products available for instant download and we’re offering them for only $697. Grab them HERE while you still can as they will only be available for a limited time. I’m closing the vault back up May 12th at 11:59pm.

Click here to gain access NOW.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to accurately represent our program and its potential. Any claims made of actual earnings or examples of actual results can be verified upon request. The testimonials and examples used are exceptional results, don’t apply to the average attendee/purchaser and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her background, dedication, desire, and motivation. As with any business endeavor, there is an inherent risk of loss of capital and there is no guarantee that you will earn any money.  No Refunds On Online Purchases.

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Love is in the Air… But Are They Planning Their Wedding Without You?

By on January 28, 2011 in Articles, Blog, Uncategorized
Ah, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s internationally accepted as the most romantic holiday of the year…only to be outdone in romance by her wedding.
 
As you know many engagements happen at the end of the past year or beginning of a new one. If your potential bride didn’t get engaged over the winter holidays of Christmas and New Years there’s a very good chance she could get her ring on Valentine’s Day. (At least that’s what she’s secretly hoping!)
 
As a high end wedding planner, this isn’t the time to lay low. You must make sure your bride recognizes your value as her wedding planner. Stay on her radar. Most of all let her know you really care about her. After all she’s relying on you to bring her dreams alive for the most important day of her life… her wedding.
 
Here are some simple ways to stay on-top-of-mind with your current brides and future clients:
 
1. Get a jump on your Valentine’s Day cards to past clients and your hot list- Valentine’s Day is February 14 every year. So be smart and get your cards in the mail EARLY. I’ve personally noticed a huge drop in Christmas cards over the past few years. Fewer and fewer people seem to take the time to send cards. That means YOU’LL stand out when you take the time to be thoughtful. In fact there is a current service called SendOutCards.com that does the entire mailing for you at a very reasonable rate. You simply choose from their thousands of store-quality greeting cards and create any message you like. They will mail the cards for you. It couldn’t be easier to send fun mail that gets you noticed.
 
2. Stay in front of her with timely blog posts and articles- Your couples are eager to read about ways to make Valentine’s Day special. You’re a perfect resource for them! So put it in a blog or article. Need some help to jog your memory? Here are a few suggestions:
  • Memorable ways to propose
  • Your 5-10 favorite celebrity or historical weddings
  • Unusual gift ideas for him or her
  • Stories of fantastic or disastrous Valentine’s Day celebrations
  • Top 5-10 destination weddings or honeymoons
3. Map out an entire marketing plan just around Valentine’s Day- Creating marketing promotions in advance is a great habit to get into. When you plan promos around a holiday you have a ready-made reason to reach out to her at least once per month. To get the most bang for your buck it’s best to have the end result of the holiday be something exciting for her. Be sure to prime her for 1-2 weeks before Valentine’s Day so she looks forward to hearing from you. You could:
  • Ask her opinion on a topic related to the holiday or take a poll then release the results on Valentine’s Day;
  • Offer to share your expertise about Valentine’s Day or romance in a free teleseminar, video or audio tips;
  • Hold a contest for the best story, picture, proposal, or any other romantic ideas;
And more…
Once you get your groove on and think about the joy of Valentine’s Day I’ll bet you’ll be flooded with your own ideas.
 
4. Share the love – enjoy the attention- We all like to be thought of and we all like to receive gifts. Your wish list of top vendors are no exception. When you want to get noticed, put a little more effort into an elegant, memorable gift. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just thoughtful. Not only will you be remembered, but the next time you want to make an appointment with your favorite vendor, you may just find you’ve been moved to the head of the schedule.
 
5. Keep your romance alive too- Your brides love to live vicariously through someone they admire. As a Rockstar Wedding Planner, that someone is YOU. Part of your positioning is to create an aura of loving yourself. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, be sure to take time for some pampering and spoiling…not just of your loved ones but of you! When you show yourself love, you are setting a great example for her while feeding your own soul.
 
 
Ciara’s Rockstar Advice
 
The word “planner” is in our job description. Yet it’s so easy for many of us to be caught off-guard and unsuspecting when it comes to our plans for how we are going to fill up our sales funnel. While there will always be surprises we aren’t prepared as much for as we’d like, there are steps you can take to be ready for those speed bumps.
 
Take daily, weekly, and monthly inventory on what is on your calendar so you can break your items into manageable bits. Keep lists because it’s much easier to refer to something written down than trying to carry all that you do in your brain. And visualize often about how you want things to turn out. (Visualizing is one of the most powerful secrets to my success.)
 
Don’t wait until the last minute to scramble putting something together that isn’t as good quality as you’re capable of. When you plan ahead you look together and organized so you can wow their socks off! If you need time to make this yearly plan, give yourself three days with us at Grace and Luxury.  Make a plan to woo the high end bride this year.”
 
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Protected: Holiday Sale Formula

By on June 10, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Star Power System Recordings Coming Soon!

By on May 12, 2010 in Blog, Ciara Recommends, Rockstar Wedding Planner LIVE, Uncategorized

Rockstar-StarPower-293x300For those of you who’ve already purchased the recordings from Rockstar Wedding Planner LIVE 2010 you’re anxiously awaiting the delivery of your Star Power System. Well, you won’t have to wait much longer! We just sent all the recordings to the editor and they’re working away on them. But that also means there’s not much time left to pre-order the recordings for our low price of 10 payments of $27 PLUS get a free ticket to my live event in 2011 which will be unlike anything I’ve ever put on before. It’s going to happen in the beginning of 2011 and it’s going to ROCK!! So click here to secure your Star Power System and your ticket to my live event in 2011.

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Protected: Become a Rockstar Wedding Planner- October, 2009

By on November 4, 2009 in Uncategorized

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Entrepreneurs can change the world

By on August 1, 2009 in Blog, Ciara Recommends, Uncategorized

I really like this video because in a time of so much talk about the bad economy it’s nice to see something positive for a change. And I really like Grasshopper, in fact, I use them for my phone service needs and I’ve been really pleased. If you need a pick me up today, watch this video.

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