Shannon Tarrant is on a mission to help event industry businesses shake things up. A professional go-getter, she has a distinctive 15-year background in developing companies into the top of their local market. Shannon began her career at an off-site catering company, where she got the opportunity to work at more than 30 different venues. She became a sales powerhouse, launching Big City Catering into a leadership position as a Central Florida wedding caterer. Bringing her relationships and experience with her, she became the sales and marketing manager of Mission Inn Resort. Using the same system for success, in less than 18 months Shannon increased sales more than 400% and the property's visibility was immeasurable. Today, Shannon is a highly regarded coach, working alongside wedding venues and event vendors while running her own wedding business - WeddingVenueMap.com, a resource helping couples to find the perfect venue. She has been featured on Catersource, Martha Stewart Weddings, Special Events, and many other publications.Shannon's passion is for sharing her proven system for success through public speaking and private training. She has presented at conferences and event industry associations including Perfect Wedding Guide, NACE, The Planners Suite, the American Rental Association, Florida State Floral Association, and the Central Florida Wedding Association. Shannon's successful system includes strategic planning, goal-oriented sales, outside-the-box marketing, and exceptional vendor relationships. No matter which hat she's wearing, her goal is simple - to empower companies to differentiate themselves and drive measurable results using a proven system of small changes with big impact.Shannon tells it like it is, whether you’re ready for it or not!