Two weeks ago, I picked up my Estes Bride and drove to Estes Unit in Venus, Texas. As unusual as picking up a Bride and driving her to Estes Unit might sound, I was unaware when contacted for a Wedding Ceremony that the Client didn’t have her own transportation. It’s very unusual for any Client … [Read more…]
I love to sing but, I’m not a singer. Over the years, I’ve had a few unique opportunities to “belt out a song” due to problems with the DJ. At one wedding while waiting for the bride to approach the altar, I asked “what’s wrong?” The DJ admitted that he didn’t have the music … [Read more…]
A few weeks ago, I reviewed an email seeking entrepreneurs for a talk radio show. I was intrigued but a little apprehensive about going on the radio because it was something I had never done before. After calling the producer to get more information as to why they would want to feature my unique … [Read more…]
Growing up I was always early to anything and everything because someone (I’m not sure who) once told me that being late “was like stealing someone’s time and you can’t replace that or make up for it. Be early for everything in your life and you will never dissapoint anyone.” I took this advice to … [Read more…]
When you are in the event planning business, you often have a client asking if they “have to invite so and so?” The truth is that weddings and even funerals bring the entire family together and you may very well be expected (or guilted into) inviting a friend or relative you don’t really like or … [Read more…]
Not everyone wants a huge wedding with all of their friends and family. Occasionally, we book an intimate event with less than 10 guests because that’s what the client wants. This rustic barn wedding was exactly what Danielle wanted with very few guests. My photography team love to “one up” each other by … [Read more…]
When you deal with the general public- you often encounter “a mixed bag of nuts.” When you help clients with no money- that bag of mixed nuts contains more peanuts than almonds and Brazil nuts or even cashews. The truth is that clients and prospects know far more about me than I do about them. … [Read more…]
Last month my son advised me that he and my daughter in law would be moving at the end of January. The problem? They live two blocks away and over the last three years I’ve become accustomed to walking my dog and dropping in. Although my unannounced visits are always a surprise, I enjoy having … [Read more…]
A lot of folks wonder if my businesses are seasonal but the truth is that most of my clients book year round since wedding season normally lasts from Febuary to July and I am normally “booked out” months in advance. Due to my schedule, Pawning Planners clients are often flexible where Texas Twins Events … [Read more…]
Flying to my second favorite state, California, with Cindy to meet my niece Leigh Ann Blais with our Latest Little Pawner, Madyson, Cindy and I arrived early at DFW to ensure we had time to check our bags and not have to run through the airport (it has happened more times than I can count). … [Read more…]