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How Engine Simplifies Room Blocks & Boosts Your Revenue w/ Renee Epstein-Ross

DM me if I am wrong—room blocks are a headache. You’re calling hotels, waiting days for answers, navigating terms like “attrition,” and doing it all for zero extra income. Sound familiar?

Well, that’s why I had to bring you this conversation with Renee Epstein-Ross from Engine. I’ll be honest—when I first heard about another tool promising to fix room blocks, I rolled my eyes. But after seeing it in action?

“I was just like, okay, we need to talk about this on the podcast because my listeners need to see this. The wedding industry needs to see it.” — Me, after the demo!

Here’s how Engine is flipping the script—solving a massive problem for our couples and helping us create a real, passive revenue stream.

👉 Ready to see it for yourself?Click here to create your free co-branded Engine landing page.

It Solves the Room Block Puzzle—Without You Doing the Work

Remember the days of chasing hotel sales managers, trying to explain what a courtesy block is, or worrying your couple’s about to sign a contract with hidden attrition fees?

Engine handles all of that for you.

You can:

• Submit room block requests in minutes
• Let Engine negotiate terms, rates, and amenities
• Rely on real human support—yes, actual group sales managers who understand hospitality
• Get contracts routed through you first, to maintain that full-service planner control

“Attrition was a term I used all the time in hotels… but I didn’t realize until I started hiring a team that it’s just not a common term in the wedding industry.” — Me, learning the hard way

The best part? There’s no cost to you or your couple. Engine makes money from the hotels—and shares that with you.

Passive Income for Work You’re Already Doing

Whether you’re a full-service planner or not involved in travel at all, Engine creates an opportunity to earn while serving your clients better.

There are two ways to use it:

1. Manage the Room Block Yourself

Perfect for planners who want control over the process. You’ll:

• Submit trip details
• Work with Engine’s support team
• Receive proposals, review contracts, and share booking links
• And yes—you earn commission on confirmed bookings.

2. Refer Clients with a Custom Link

Great for:

• DJs, photographers, and venues
• Partial or day-of coordinators
• Pros who just want a no-touch, passive income stream

Just share your co-branded Engine page, and if the couple books rooms, you earn commission. Boom.

“This is a really easy way to solve a problem for your couples… and make a small revenue stream off of it.” — Me, every time I explain this to another vendor

Built to Fit Your Brand + Workflow

You’re not sending clients to a clunky travel site. Engine creates a custom co-branded landing page that looks like an extension of your business.

“We’ll ask for a high res logo… pull in hex colors from your website… and ship a landing page within one week.” — Renee Epstein Ross, Engine

Use it as:

• A client-facing tool
• A hidden page on your site
• A link in your email workflows
• Or even a workflow step in HoneyBook/Dubsado

It’s fast. It’s polished. And it feels like your brand.

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✨ It’s Not Just for Planners

Let’s widen the lens for a second. Engine isn’t just for wedding planners.

If you’re a:

• Photographer traveling for weddings
• DJ or Band with team members needing rooms
• Venue without lodging onsite
• Florist or hair/makeup team serving out-of-town couples

You can refer your clients to Engine, solve a problem and earn a thank-you commission for it.

“We have DJs and bands leveraging us to help with accommodations for staff… Venues too, especially ones without lodging on site.” — Renee, explaining the versatility of Engine

Pro Tip: Let Engine Educate Your Couples

One of the most underrated features? Engine educates your couples on things like attrition, minimums, and cancellation policies—so you don’t have to.

“Our team is always here to help… We’ve seen group sales managers jump to explain terms before couples even ask.” — Renee

They help you look like the expert—even when you’re not the one explaining all the hotel jargon. 🙌

How to Get Started in Under 5 Minutes

1. Visit this link: weddingproceo.partners.engine.com
2. Submit your info (logo + brand colors)
3. Engine creates your page within a week
4. Start using it in your client workflow or email templates
5. Earn commission every time a couple books through you

That’s it. No subscriptions. No management headaches. Just money in your pocket for helping your couples.

Before We Go

Friend, if you’re handling room blocks already—why not get paid for it?

And if you’re not… well, you could be missing out on a lot of easy money.

Engine is the exact kind of tool we need more of in this industry:

✔️ Solves real client problems

✔️ Makes our job easier

✔️ Adds effortless income

“This is a great way to make a small revenue stream for your business that’s super, super passive.” — Me, and I stand by it!

👉 Start with Engine today — your future self will thank you.

FAQ

Q: How much does it cost to use Engine?

Nothing! It’s completely free for you and your couples.

Q: How much can I earn?

It varies depending on bookings, but pros are earning hundreds to thousands per year on commissions.

Q: What if I don’t want to manage room blocks?

Just refer your couples to your co-branded link and earn passive income when they book.

Q: Does Engine work outside the U.S.?

A: Yep—over 750,000 properties globally, including destination hotspots!

Q: Can I manage multiple events in one place?

A: Yes! The dashboard is clean and organized, letting you handle every couple and every block in one place.

Q: Will Engine send contracts directly to my couples?

A: Only if you want. You can have contracts routed to you first, so you maintain full control over the experience.

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