Jay Bessell’s Post

Last month, we had an incredible trip to Wiston, and we’re excited to share the highlights with you! From the stunning scenery to the wine tasting, our visit was a perfect blend of relaxation and inspiration. If you missed it or want to relive the experience, check out the video recap of our memorable journey. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/ehuHFyEj #wine #networking #smallbusiness #brighton #brightonnetworking #sussex #sussexbusiness

How to get busy C-levels to say yes to your events? Focus on Value People are busier than ever, especially around end-of-month and end-of-quarter. Ensure your RSVPs know what value they will receive by attending the event. You can do this by highlighting your unique event offering. Some ideas: - executive peer networking - tasting a hard-to-find wine with the winemaker - ability to learn something new from a notable speaker It’s a treat to be invited, hype up the opportunity! Shout-out Julie Lotze (Sautner) who has this play totally dialed in every quarter for her sellers 🔥🔥🔥🔥

TOMORROW!! Come and see me present some brand spanking new insight at Imbibe Live at 11.30- followed by what I can promise will be a lively panel discussion about the Future of Socialising!

It’s not just all wine tasting you know. 🤣🍷 Outside of being involved in 4 businesses, a lot of my “spare” time is spent revising more locations, vineyards, terroirs so that I can better specialise on events for clients and widen everyone’s knowledge. Most of my job when I host an event is wine education. From the person who has no prior knowledge of wine or maybe are just starting our exploring wine to those who are regular drinkers, collectors or wine industry professionals. Constant learning is certainly needed and true of the drinks industry and therefore I’m no different. With meetings this week including a bar looking for advice on drinks to stock and a potential wine list creation, to an early run through of our latest innovation - The Sheffield Table to a soon to be announced sponsorship of a football team. Plenty to get my teeth into this week. How is yours mapping out? #keeplearning #constantevaluation #forwardprojections #forwardthought #constantlyimprove #businessevaluations

Selling Your Wine To UK Distributors and Importers: Unlocking the UK Market: Effective Strategies for Selling Your Wine to Distributors and Importers. Join this educational session for 60 minutes where Sid Patel, CEO of London Competitions moderates a panel with leading Wine Importers and Distributors of the UK on how to find new distributors, how to do effective pitches and meetings, and then how to work with them and aim for long term repeat business. Sid will also do 20 minutes of Q and A and take the questions from the below. You must register before July 7, 2024, to get into this webinar session. Topic: Selling Your Wine To UK Distributors and Importers Date: July 8, 2024 Time: 10 am UK time Register for the webinar now here.

London Competitions Next Webinar: Selling Your Wine To UK Distributors and Importers. Join this educational session for 60 minutes where I moderate a panel with leading Wine Importers and Distributors of the UK on how to find new distributors, how to do effective pitches and meetings, and then how to work with them and aim for long term repeat business. We will also talk about UK trends and what is in demand. There will also be a 20 minutes of Q and A from brands. You must register before July 7, 2024, to get into this webinar session. Topic: Selling Your Wine To UK Distributors and Importers Date: July 8, 2024 Time: 10 am UK time Register for the webinar now here.

| NEWS TASTYWINES MEETINGS | " Why do I prefer the conviviality of a business convention to a major trade show? " Major international trade shows will always be must-attend events to see everyone 😍 But, seeing everyone is nice but not always very productive. 😅 The business convention is a tailor-made solution for do business 🤩.  - My schedule is drawn up in advance.  - I know who I'm meeting - I know their profile and volumes. - I know what the importer is looking for - I have his specifications. - I have 30 to 40 minutes face-to-face with him. Efficient timing. - I take advantage of lunches, dinners and cocktail to encourage other exchanges and introduce all importers to my wines. ✔ 70% of producers declare declare signing a deal within 3 months of their participation (we also know that some close the deal during the 3 days 😉 ). So, many participants such as CHATEAU TURCAN, #VignoblesRomain, Les Marmandais ! .... return to meet importers from other countries and/or have their new vintages tasted. BE DARING !  📆 TastyWines Meetings Americas - April 25 to 27 - Miami. 📆 TastyWines Meetings Asia - November 4 to 6 - Singapore Contact Olivier DARRAS, Denis Tirel, Thom Simon, Vanessa Levi, Patrizia Marazzi, Giovanni Lombardo . They're very friendly 😍 and will answer all your questions about the market, access conditions and opportunities in North and Latin America. And if you want to know more about the wine importers who will be present, contact Simon D. (he's nice too 😁). #wineindustry #wineexport #winebusiness #wineimporter #winemaker #winetasting #winemarket

Fabulous first day today!! Really great to be at a conference that provides some genuine, useful takeaways. Too much going through my mind right now to put into words. Massive thanks to Andy Preston - Motivational Sales Speaker - Sales Training - SKO and Bryan Montpetit for some wonderful insights into sales and marketing. To James Brown and Steve H. for organising the speakers- spot on!! And to Association of Translation Companies for hosting the whole event!! And don't forgot the fabulous wine tasting - thanks Marek Gawrysiak 😁 Can't wait to get started again tomorrow!! #thriveATC #businessgrowth #networking

Launching your wine business? 🍷 Stay ahead of the game by avoiding these 5 compliance pitfalls! 💡 Check out our tips for success at https://wix.to/VUdRjys and toast to a smooth journey! 🚀 #WineBusiness #ComplianceTips #Success

The wait is almost over! 3 days until our 3rd Annual Napa Wine Tasting Real Estate Mastermind. Imagine the excitement and energy as you arrive and begin this unforgettable journey. From the first wine tasting to the last networking session, every moment is designed to enhance your knowledge and connections. Let’s make these days count! 🎉 (remove the spaces): https://repro. events/napa2024 #Napa2024 #RealEstateMastermind #realestate #realestateinvestors #realestateinvestor