At the time, the conversation was frustrating as hell. I have never liked answering a slew of questions because in my warped mind it feels like I’m being challenged. So as we sat in the truck flying down the highways and byways of America, I was challenged to explain to my other half just exactly what it is I do as an event designer. The explanation “I DESIGN EVENTS” just wasn’t hitting it for him. I even attempted to detail some of the services that I provide, such as DESIGNING THE EVENT (decor), vendor selection and negotiation, budget maintenance, and the overall coordination of putting together the event. Looking back on the conversation now I can’t stop myself from laughing. The end result was him asking what TANGIBLE good was I selling and saying that I was scamming people by charging to make phone calls and order people around. But see……my business is not one of a physical item as much as MY CREATIVITY and TALENT.
- Not everyone can “make phone calls and order people around.” You need to know WHO to call, WHAT to say, and HOW MUCH it’s worth. When ordering people around you have to know what the order is!
- If I dropped off 100 72″ round tables (which seat 10 people each) at Melette’s front door and told her that I wanted to have a reception….she would have absolutely NO IDEA what to do. I do! Not only that….but when I’m finished with those tables…..they’ll be in a magazine for being trendsetting.
- If I called Hostess and told her to staff a political fundraiser banquet and concert, she might cuss me underneath her breath…..so see…the phone calls I make are valuable. You have to know who to contact about security for your local governor as well as Earth, Wind, and Fire (and trust me…it’s not the same firm.)
- What’s worth the money? ME!
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