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Redesign your wedding marketing materials- the easy way!

July 9, 2010

Come this fall, you’re gonna get a chance to redesign your look and headshot at GlamaShoot!  Before that, how about glamming up your real life wedding marketing materials?    You know your business card, brochure, flyers and factsheets. Brides are distracted, you know that.   Your marketing materials gotta be there and looking sharp- just to [...]

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What are you working for?

July 6, 2010

Great big shout of gratitude to the nearly 100 wedding pros that joined me on my preview call, 3 Massive Mistakes Wedding Pros Make Negotiating.  It’s so gratifying to know that what Moshe and I shared about negotiating, and more importantly, valuing yourself will make a difference to so many people.  And, you said the [...]

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Be Free

July 5, 2010

Freedom lies in being bold~ Robert Frost
It’s the Fourth of July. Whoppee!  I love sparklers!!
This quote really jumped out at me.  The idea of being bold as an expression of freedom really intrigues me.  Especially now…as I’m getting old, uh, seasoned to perfection, I find freedom in the darnedest places, small spots in my [...]

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I’m Not Gonna Write You a Love Song

July 2, 2010

No, I’m not gonna do it. First, because I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. And, second, because I have a much, much better resource for you- MusikPitch.

I Hear A Symphony
Nothing is more romantic than being serenaded by music written especially for you. Believe me, I know.
My hubby and I were [...]

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Free Your Mind Business Reading List

June 25, 2010

All Dina needs to be happy is a large stack of magazines and books, my college roomie, Kat, once marveled.
It’s true.  I adore reading.  Before I became the fab Communication Strategist that I am today, I wanted to be a Hollywood player, negotiating book deals by the pool at the Beverly Hills Hotel.   I love [...]

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Stealing Your Chances to Close Deals

June 23, 2010

During an early morning Twitter session, I came across this arresting blog post by Andy Ebon, Do You Realize Brides are Thieves? That got my attention, of course, so I read more.
Andy  comments on the significant amount of  work time brides spend online planning for their weddings, then discusses  how you can negotiate with [...]

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I Double Dare You!

June 21, 2010

“I believe the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity is daring to dare” ~ Maya Angelou

Stunningly simple.  I love this quote because it reflects what has been true for me for most of my life.  To succeed, you must be willing
to dare- dare to be different.  Dare to speak up.  Dare to [...]

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Are You a Name Dropper?

June 18, 2010

Oh, I don’t mean someone who likes to drop the names that suggest how well connected she is into conversation.  Although, I’ll admit I’m bemused by that behavior.
Honestly, what’s the point?  If you’re cool enough to hang out with the cool kids, isn’t that enough?  Do you have to talk about it, too?  Nobody is [...]

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Mentoring, Interns and Non-Competes

June 16, 2010

Open letter  to the wedding pro who’s worried about her interns
Your question about interns, and more specifically, non-compete agreements is an interesting topic. Here’s what I’m thinking.

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Are You Cheating Yourself out of Yes?

June 14, 2010

Interesting question, isn’t it.  How often have you said-  I couldn’t do that?  I’d hate for people to think… How could I ever ask for fees that high…
Just today while listening to a great speaker talk about eliminating limiting beliefs about money (I’m trying to get an interview with her now), I heard her say, [...]

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