I've been gone for an obnoxiously long time, but I haven't had anything to talk about for an obnoxiously long time either! Truth be told I've been wrapped up in nesting at home with my daughter before she heads off to Grad School in a few days. The realistic mother in me recognizes that this will probably be one of the last times we get to enjoy this type of uninterrupted time together for a long time to come.
That is not to mean I haven't worked at all this summer. Far from it. I probably did more business over the past two months then I had since starting my business. It's really very cool to watch as my business begins to come to life. Granted, we're not talking about dozens of clients, but I have gained some new clients over that short time; two of whom were cold-calls to me who now say they'll book with me again in the future since they were so satisfied with my services and how I went above and beyond for them.
Now for the really exciting stuff. Due to budgeting issues, I have been unable to attend any industry events this year. Until now. I'm now less than a month away from my first CoNEXION. This is an event for Nexion associates, industry suppliers and leaders in the field. I can't begin to tell you how much I miss these types of events! And being out of the industry "eye" can't be good. You know what they say, out of sight...
The event is being held at a very beautiful resort in San Diego in mid-September. At first I thought I was going by myself, but poor Ray needs a little break too, so since I already have the room and all--
I know how I am during these events, so in my mind I see myself running from session to session and taking advantage of every possible opportunity, exhausting myself, while he lounges by the pool. He only THINKS he's going to get off that easy. He's wrong. There's just no way that I'm not going to end my day without discussing every single aspect that comes to mind. He's going to be stuck listening to ideas and shared inspiration. He'd just better not fall asleep on me!!
That is not to mean I haven't worked at all this summer. Far from it. I probably did more business over the past two months then I had since starting my business. It's really very cool to watch as my business begins to come to life. Granted, we're not talking about dozens of clients, but I have gained some new clients over that short time; two of whom were cold-calls to me who now say they'll book with me again in the future since they were so satisfied with my services and how I went above and beyond for them.
Now for the really exciting stuff. Due to budgeting issues, I have been unable to attend any industry events this year. Until now. I'm now less than a month away from my first CoNEXION. This is an event for Nexion associates, industry suppliers and leaders in the field. I can't begin to tell you how much I miss these types of events! And being out of the industry "eye" can't be good. You know what they say, out of sight...
The event is being held at a very beautiful resort in San Diego in mid-September. At first I thought I was going by myself, but poor Ray needs a little break too, so since I already have the room and all--
I know how I am during these events, so in my mind I see myself running from session to session and taking advantage of every possible opportunity, exhausting myself, while he lounges by the pool. He only THINKS he's going to get off that easy. He's wrong. There's just no way that I'm not going to end my day without discussing every single aspect that comes to mind. He's going to be stuck listening to ideas and shared inspiration. He'd just better not fall asleep on me!!