It isn't a skill that I have a high proficiency in, but I find that when I include storytelling in my blog posts, videos and social media, I receive more engagement. People can relate to stories, they can empathize with…
Creating a robust personal brand can attract new clients to your product or service, retain existing clients through enhanced relationships, and create influence in your industry. With a strong personal brand, you have the ability to attract new opportunities and…
Chances are if you follow social media and use LinkedIn to connect with professionals in your industry, you've likely come across the term Personal Branding. The practice of Personal Branding has been around for years, (in fact, the phrase was…
It isn't a skill that I have a high proficiency in, but I find that when I include storytelling in my blog posts, videos and social media, I receive more engagement. People can relate to stories, they can empathize with…
Think back to the last time you made a big purchase.... you likely did not go into the transaction lightly. You put in the research, maybe talked to others about their experiences, and inevitably trusted that the purchasing decision you…
If there was ever a time in our lives to seek silver linings, it has been this past year. And if you're in the meetings and events industry, you're digging deep to see the good in circumstances. Constraints have been…
(this is an update to the original post of September 2019 - includes updates as they pertain to post COVID19 sales and facility/service considerations) When I first started in meetings' site selection, I became a prospecting fiend! I did not…
One of the most poignant sites these days is a little green half-circle that encompasses one's LinkedIn profile picture. The green half-circle reads #OpenToWork. #OpenToWork In other words, one has been furloughed (and after 6 months, still has not returned....)…
When I first started working in site selection over 13 years ago, not only was I embarking on a new career path in the meetings industry, but I also had to learn a completely different skill set in order to…
As meeting planners and partners, we are meeting and cultivating relationships with people every single day. Some of our persuasive sales and service tactics work well with some, but not so well with others. We're dealing with a myriad of…