http://dreamgateways.com Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:27:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes we all need a kick in the pants... and sometimes we need a pat on the back.  This video by Will Smith has all of that and more.  If you're not motivated to do great things after viewing this video please have your pulse checked. I enjoyed watching this as ... http://dreamgateways.com/2011/01/07/megastar-motivation/ I’m about to tell you a secret.  This is just between the two of us.  Ready? In order to make money you have to do one important first: STOP PUTTING MONEY FIRST! Taaa-daaaaa! Look, it’s perfectly natural for you and everyone else to want wealth.  Wealth is power.  Wealth is power to give your ... http://dreamgateways.com/2011/01/07/shhhhhhh-can-you-keep-a-secret/ One of the things that I attempt to instill into event planners often is that it is important for your appearance to match the image that you are wishing to portray.  The analogy that I use the most often is that people dress for the type of job that they ... http://dreamgateways.com/2011/01/07/dress-for-success/ 2011.  Our Tipping Year! A new year. A time to begin again.  A time for new ideas and clean slates.  A time for new year resolutions. It is that time when we reflect on the changes we need to make - and a few wants too.  And we then resolve to ... http://dreamgateways.com/2011/01/07/the-tipping-year/ The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the next best time is today!...An African proverb. The trend these days is all things green.  Yes, it’s all the rage.  Well, we only have one planet Earth, so why not take care of it. Why not? Home, work, school... My ... http://dreamgateways.com/2010/11/27/the-color-is-green-the-theme-is-green-the-way-is-green/ Autumn… I love this time of year. We start off with crisp mornings and end with cool evenings.  The universe is transforming – trees are radiant in their magnificent hues of orange, brown, and yellow.  The foliage is blossoming again.  I like to think that trees are like peacocks, parading ... http://dreamgateways.com/2010/11/27/fall-flair/ As an event planner it is imperative to the success of your events that you follow the following axiom. Don’t hide the elephant in the living room. Let me repeat this, as an event planner it is completely unwise to hide the elephant in the room.  Let’s first start with ... http://dreamgateways.com/2010/04/23/hiding-the-elephant/ 13. EVENT PLANNING Has expansion possibilities One of the first things you need to do is visit every potential event location with which you plan to work. Work with the marketing manager to tour each site and learn what is available at each location. Start a database that will allow you to ... http://dreamgateways.com/2010/01/30/need-a-business-idea/ Join us in welcoming guest blogger Jai Stone, The Brand Coach.  Jai, a certified celebrity branding expert, works with celebs across the globe to increase their brand awareness.  She will visit with us from time to time and share thoughts about celebrity branding and event branding as a whole.  Enjoy! The ... http://dreamgateways.com/2010/01/13/get-your-brand-on/ In the previous sessions we covered steps one, two, three and four and they are as follows: You MUST first plant the seed. You MUST plant the seed in a place that will allow it to grow. You MUST provide the seed with water and sunlight. You MUST remove the weeds and other things ... http://dreamgateways.com/2010/01/02/the-laws-of-life-part-four/