When the iPad first came out, I’ll be honest. I wasn’t impressed. It was just an oversized iPhone to me without the SIM. I wasn’t watching Steve Jobs talk about it nor did I croon as he held it. I wasn’t waiting in line or crying on twitter about it being on back order. My [...]

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There are some rough misconceptions and implications when you’re a wedding planner.  First of all, you have to be everything to everyone:  the negotiator, the designer, the planner, the coordinator, the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker.  On top of that you have your own marketing, PR, networking, blogging and more.  WHERE do you [...]

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    The new site is live!  If you wanted to learn more about me and what I do—here is your chance to get acquainted! If you have any questions about sessions, consultations, or workshops, please feel free to use the contact form and we will get you set up. To celebrate the launch of [...]

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This is another thing I mentioned at Eventology when I shared exclusive discount codes with attendees for some of the hottest products out there. You probably don’t know the access you have to better deals, even though they are right under your nose.  Here are some of the things I use:   Retail Me Not—Simply [...]

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At Eventology, one of the things I discussed was looking your absolute best for your web conferences—hence the title of this post “From the waist up, I am Beyonce.” Web consults are no different than “regular consults”, except you don’t have to put in much work on what won’t be seen by your vendor or [...]

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    Eventology 2010: Day One Recap from Ryan Koral on Vimeo. I had the privilege of speaking at the first Eventology as well, but I am just humbled to have been asked back as well as to speak along side other great speakers such as Harmony Walton of the Bridal Bar, Saundra Hadley (the [...]

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If you are joining us at Eventology next week, here are some must have apps to have to maximize your travel and experience.   BUMP Bump allows you to share contact information with other iPhone owners at Eventology. Simply bump your phones together and your information will be in the other’s address book. Be sure [...]

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  Everyone knows that I simply adore Evernote.  In addition to using it personally, it has been beyond beneficial for me professionally.  I will share with you a few ways I use Evernote and would love to hear how you use it, too.  I will discuss my uses of it in phases—with this particular post [...]

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    If you have not yet purchased a Kindle or any eReader for that matter, but enjoy apps like Kindle for iPhone, you will be happy to know that Amazon will soon debut its Kindle for PC and and Kindle for Mac.  The free reader will allow you access to over 360,000 books available [...]

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  When a client retains you, your work process could (or should) work similarly as an attorney who is paid in escrow and then submits an invoice for the hours worked.  Even if you do not submit that invoice to the client, tracking your hours is a good way to make sure that you are [...]

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