051: Ashley & Renee of Baciare Events
PLANNER LIFE PODCAST
051: Ashley & Renee of Baciare Events
"I think that you have to remember that it's okay to take the risk because you're going to learn something no matter what. And I don't ever want to say it's like failure, but you got to try it because if you don't try it, you don't know." - Ashley Saffer
“Take a look at your process and the way you're setting your client expectations and treat it like a business." - Renee Sabo.
Today’s guests are Ashley Saffer and Renée Sabo, the founding partners and creative directors of Baciare Events.
Baciare Events, (pronounced Buh-CHAR-Eh), is a premier planning and design firm dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences. Through strategic planning, renowned creative designs, and concierge style service, Ashley and Renee are based in New England and always passport ready. Their experience with sought after destinations and connections to talented vendors around the world allowed them to take their clients on an unforgettable planning journey and produce one of a kind milestone celebrations and events.
Renée is a true Leo, outgoing, charming and extroverted! She has a creative eye, has a welcoming persona and loves connecting people through networking. Ashley has a cheeky sense of humor, is a logistics queen and she is one of the most positive people you'll meet. She truly goes above and beyond for clients and no detail is ever overlooked.
I love getting the opportunity to meet new planners and share unique stories. I think more often than not, we hear about business partners splitting up or moving on. But in this story, we learn that Ashley and Renee each had their own planning companies for years. Then they decided to start a new company together. I love how candid this conversation is about their journey and their partnership. In this episode, we talk about how a wedding planner inspired Renée's story when she was just 15. How hospitality and entrepreneurship was something that was modeled for Ashley and led to her desire to dream big. Renée and Ashley share about their goals for the future, advice for those needing a change. As well as advice for those really struggling with work-life balance.
One of my favorite things we discuss is how important it is to really love weddings and to continue to evolve your career as your life and the world continue to change.
In this episode we talk about:
Ashley and Renee's journey from individual wedding planning businesses to forming a partnership.
Initial connection through mutual friends and shared experiences in the industry.
Decision-making process for merging their businesses, including alignment on values and vision.
Shared responsibilities and strengths, balancing each other's skills.
The importance of maintaining quality of life and work-life balance.
Emphasis on communication and learning from other planners.
Adjustments in the sales process, including shared sales calls and setting client expectations.
Importance of creating a structured and consistent experience for clients.
Managing work-life balance while providing high-quality service.
Vision for Baciare Events, including expanding to larger events and corporate projects.
Emphasis on creating immersive and unique guest experiences.
Goals for becoming a well-known boutique event planning firm.
Encouragement to take risks and learn from experiences.
Importance of setting boundaries with clients to prevent burnout.
The value of continuous growth and adapting to industry changes.
Connect with Ashley & Renee of Baciare Events
And be sure to check out Renne on The Confetti Hour.
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xo, Heather