Whether it's your first or your thousandth, a negative online review can feel like a sucker punch. And the worst part? Unless the review is obviously spammy, removing it will be virtually impossible. So, where does this leave you? Ignoring it isn't going to make it go away; in fact, not responding is likely to..
Fall is in full swing, and it's hard to believe it's October already! Fall is such an epic season for so many reasons – the colors of the changing leaves, mild weather, my favorite sweater, and the wonderful, seasonal food! As you and your family begin searching for the best recipes for family meals, I..
Tip 40: Don't Take It Personally During a final vendor meeting, I was meeting with the bride, her mother, and the lighting vendor. The vendor explained the logistics of placing sandbags on lighting stands for safety, and the mother began crying, saying that she didn’t understand how she was spending so much money for an..
Photo: Joe Buissink Wedding planning can be stressful for any bride. Aside from trying to please all your guests and your family, you'll have opinions coming in from your groom's side too. Your relationship with your future mother-in-law during wedding planning can range from practically strangers, to besties, to enemies (well, hopefully not total enemies)...
Success is a game of habits. In itself, “success” is a relative term and so its “achievement” is fully dependent upon the habits you put into place that move you step by step toward the “end” you define for yourself. To be “successful,” it becomes a matter of the routine you put into place for..
Tip 39: Always Stay Positive When I started my company, I had a “real” job (healthcare) and a “fun” job (wedding planning). During a tumor board meeting, I noticed a name come up on the agenda that I recognized – the mother of one of my brides. When the bride called me crying about her..
Photo: CHARD Photography You've made it through the fun, easy part of your engagement — The ring! The teary “Yes!” The perfectly staged Instagram snaps! — and now it's time to get into the nitty gritty of looking fantastic on your big day. And there's nothing like having a mega bull's eye on the calendar..
Tip 38: Stand your ground for your client I did a wedding at a Catholic church where the bride wanted something a little different from the norm. After working it out with the priest, the church wedding coordinator came in the next morning and didn’t understand because she wasn’t at the rehearsal. She got angry..
For small business deals that run into thousands of dollars, the typical sales duration extends from a few days to weeks. When your prospect is spending a sizable chunk of money, they want to take time to make the right decision. But this unfortunately means a longer sales cycle for you. By having the right..
Tip 37: Don't Let Drama Steal the Show I was working with an interracial couple whose families didn’t agree with their marriage. When it was time for the bride to walk down the aisle, the bride’s father was nowhere to be found. I assumed he was hiding on purpose since he didn’t approve of the..
