I’m sure at some point, if you’ve been around long enough, you’ve heard the phrase, “A dog and pony show.” Working in hospitality this phrase has always made me laugh. I wrote a blog once about dog shows called Ain’t Nothing But a Hound Dog, and I wrote one about horse shows (since I liveContinue reading “A Dog and Pony Show”
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An Anniversary Celebration
I can’t believe that Tracy’s Tidbits is FIVE years old!! I started this blog as a way to share my knowledge and experiences with other planners to help shorten their learning curve. I want to leave a legacy that equips the next generation of event professionals through this blog, complimentary resources, and my published book.Continue reading “An Anniversary Celebration”
Paint, Dance & Be Merry
Has anyone been to a painting party? Not like painting someone’s house, although that could be something someone might organize. I mean a party where a group of friends gather at a storefront downtown, have a glass of wine, and attempt to replicate a painting while an energetic artist provides instructions in such a wayContinue reading “Paint, Dance & Be Merry”
That’s Gonna Leave a Mark
Generally a couple of days after an event I start to notice bruises on my body. Most of the time I have no recollection how they got there. I know that when I’m in “event mode” and lift a box with my thigh, pinch my finger in the clip of a lanyard, or hit myContinue reading “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark”
The Attendee IS the Event
Occasionally I hear planners or suppliers talking about their experience with attendees as if the attendee is a complete inconvenience to them. Believe me, I’ve encountered my fair share of EGR (extra grace required) attendees. They present themselves in the form of those who reply to your email asking a question that you answered inContinue reading “The Attendee IS the Event”