Out Of Office (For Real)
When you run your own business—especially in the world of meetings and events—your time is your product. Every client call, proposal draft, and site visit is quite literally your livelihood. So stepping away, even for a moment, can feel like a gamble. But we did it. For 36 hours, Kelly and I traded laptops and logistics for […]
What Day Is It? Where Are We?
Coming from corporate life, you get in the habit of a traditional work schedule: Monday through Friday, some downtime on the weekends, and back to it at 8am (or earlier) the next Monday. The world of event management turns that schedule on its head and routine goes out the window. We spent the last week […]
The Event Brief: The Roadmap For A Successful Event
As the old saying goes, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” This is especially true when it comes to event planning. Often, clients get an idea for an event and, in their excitement for “what could be”, they jump right into making plans without answering some fundamental questions. […]
The Perfect Business Traveler’s Hotel…Almost
We stay in a lot of hotels. It’s part of the gig. From five-star resorts to simple places to lay your head while on the road, they all have their pros and cons and the need varies depending on the situation. This week, we traveled to Raleigh, NC for a program and were pleasantly surprised […]
Welcome To Our Eventful Life
Marriage, Business, Adventure & Lessons Along the Way Life has a funny way of leading us exactly where we need to be, even if we don’t always see the path clearly at first. Our story is one of late-life marriage, business partnership, and embracing the adventure of living in a 5th wheel RV—all while navigating […]
Pleased To Meet You
We believe life is too short to spend your time doing something that doesn’t provide value or opportunity for growth, especially when it comes to meetings! Bethany is a life-long resident of Maine and a self proclaimed “people pleaser”. She began her event management career with John Deere and then a Caterpillar dealer showcasing products […]