# Event Details - **Event Name**: CFWA January Education Meeting at The Highland Manor - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come learn & network with Central Florida's finest wedding professionals!About this EventAbout our Speaker: Rita GoodroePresentation Title: REAL Impact Sales: Show Up. Stand Out. Book More Business!Presentation Description: In the wedding and events industry, your service isn't your differentiator - the experience you create is. And that experience starts long before the contract is signed. But with potential clients overwhelmed by options and inboxes flooded with noise, how do you become the one they remember - and refer?Turns out, the best sales strategy isn't about sales at all. It's all hospitality™ .Not the industry - the instinct. Because how you make people feel is your strategy - and the best businesses know how to use that to stand out, get booked, and stay remembered.In this energizing, interactive session, keynote speaker and connection expert Rita Goodroe brings humor, fresh insight, and her signature "35 dates in 35 days" experience to flip the script on traditional sales. Through the lens of REAL Impact Sales™, she'll challenge how you think about selling - and show you how to attract high-value clients and grow a referral-rich brand.Attendees will walk away with:A fresh mindset for selling through experience, not just servicesTangible ways to stand out by leading with presence, trust, and humanityStrategies to attract, convert, and retain clients in ways that feel goodStorytelling techniques that build emotional connection and influenceConfidence to turn every interaction into booked business or a valuable referralBio of our Speaker: Rita Goodroe is a keynote speaker, sales strategist, and host of the upcoming podcast It's All Hospitality™: The Business of Making People Feel. Known for her high-energy storytelling, sharp wit, and viral "35 Dates in 35 Days" experience, she helps wedding and event pros turn every interaction into booked business - or your next great referral.Her REAL Impact Sales™ approach flips the script on traditional selling - showing you how to stand out through presence, trust, and unforgettable client experiences. She's spoken for leading organizations in the event and hospitality space including NACE, MPI, BBJ La Tavola, the National Concierge Association, and the Club Management Association of America.Before taking the stage full-time, Rita built two award-winning businesses and coached thousands of entrepreneurs on authentic connection, visibility, and growth. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, NBC, CBS, and Great Day Washington, and she was honored with a Change-Maker Award from the United State of Women Summit under President Obama's administration.Based in Savannah, GA, Rita's off-stage life includes mentoring young entrepreneurs, scouting out the city's best eats, and serving as the Director of Marketing for the Georgia Chapter of the National Speakers Association.Email: rita@ritagoodroe.comWebsite: www.ritagoodroe.comInstagram: Rita Goodroe | Keynote Speaker & EmceeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/rgoodroeLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/RitaGoodroeThank you to the amazing professionals who are sponsoring this event!Venue: The Highland ManorCatering & Bar: Dubsdread CateringDessert: Sugar Divas CakeryPhoto:DJ:Florals:Linens & Napkins: Connie DuglinVisual Sponsor:CFWA Members - FREE (must pre-register with your company's unique code)Not a member, no problem! Anyone is welcome to purchase a guest ticket.Guests ticket information: $45Late pricing begins on 12/29/25The Menu:Coming soon... - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/apopka/cfwa-january-education-meeting-at-the-highland-manor/100001977605840304 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups, contests, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.87, max: 60.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Apopka - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Highland Manor - Events Venue - **lat**: 28.6715331 - **long**: -81.4987883 - **full address**: The Highland Manor - Events Venue, 604 East Main Street, Apopka, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CFWA January Education Meeting at The Highland Manor - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4bbf72352c9c187c34fd04af25063e86a5384ddfbdc692c216fcccd21bdba49b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1765532947 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CFWA January Education Meeting at The Highland Manor being held? - **A:** CFWA January Education Meeting at The Highland Manor takes place on Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Highland Manor - Events Venue, 604 East Main Street, Apopka, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for CFWA January Education Meeting at The Highland Manor? - **A:** Ticket prices for CFWA January Education Meeting at The Highland Manor range from USD 50 to USD 61 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGuest TicketUSD 50 + USD 5 feeAvailableLate TicketUSD 61 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing CFWA January Education Meeting at The Highland Manor? - **A:** CFWA January Education Meeting at The Highland Manor is organized by Central Florida Wedding Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CFWA January Education Meeting at The Highland Manor is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Apopka, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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