I'm going to give you a few inside tips to help you save some money on a future event. Every host property has different periods throughout the year that is hard for them to book. I know, I know, big surprise right? I'm talking about holding your event over Thanksgiving weekend when most of your attendees would rather be at home with their family. But there are other times of the year that you may not consider that are still desirable options to hold your event when properties are willing to give big discounts to get guests on the grounds...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

I don't think I can stand another week of winter, the Snowpocolypse of 2011 a couple weeks ago was enough for me. So I'm headed back south of the equator where it is currently summer! Winter isn't the only reason, I'm going on another medical mission trip with MVP Bolivia...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Break up your event with some activity time, especially some time outside now that the weather is breaking. Most of my activity posts include this statement and it's too important not to share again: free time and recreation is essential for a successful event. Most people are not seasoned to have intense days full of meetings and meetings and meetings. By the second or third consecutive hour of meetings, their brains are fatigued and people's words are likely in one ear and out the other...     Continue Reading | View Comments (2)

I just recently attended my grandfather's funeral and was reminded of the importance of family. That sounds like an obvious statement because times like that draw families together. Most of us hadn't seen each other for so many years, because of our distances between each other. It became more of a reunion than a funeral as in most situations when losing a family member...     Continue Reading | View Comments (1)