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The Art of the Follow-Up: How I Got on a Venue’s Preferred Vendor List

The Art of the Follow-Up: How I Got on a Venue’s Preferred Vendor List

Update: 2025-08-26
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In this episode, Jared shares the rollercoaster journey of finally getting on the preferred vendor list of a prestigious wedding venue in Colorado—after years of getting ignored. From strategic outreach to a well-timed performance and a surprising twist involving an injured coordinator, you’ll hear how persistence, empathy, and daily follow-ups ultimately opened the door. Jared breaks down key lessons for musicians who want to break into high-end events and why sometimes not pitching is the most powerful move of all

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The Art of the Follow-Up: How I Got on a Venue’s Preferred Vendor List

The Art of the Follow-Up: How I Got on a Venue’s Preferred Vendor List

Jared Judge