I’m interviewed frequently about how and why I started a business based on families over profit and the truth is- if there weren’t so many families who can’t afford to hire a minister, floral designer or event coordinator- there would be no market for my multigenerational family to swap, flip or trade for services. Every … [Read more…]
Home sick and checking my email, I came across an interesting request regarding a Christmas Wedding in November at WorthamWorld from a terminally ill father who had one last wish to see his daughter wed before “going home to see my wife again” his time was short and worried that he wouldn’t live long enough … [Read more…]
Packing up my Texas Twins Events Team to head West this afternoon, the usual rift over which vehicles, who was riding with who or driving ensued. This isn’t unusual for me because when your “team” is compromised of your family, everyone has their own ideas and opinions. The difference is that I’m the ring leader … [Read more…]
Yesterday a gentleman contacted me regarding a family reunion to schedule an appraisal appointment. I will now ask more specific questions regarding the trades offered upon realizing that the “pawn” involved a cow! While it’s true that my saucy sidekick sister, Cindy Daniel and I are creative in the “Art of Barter” even we have … [Read more…]
I was recently asked what we do? The answer is complex and closer to “what don’t we do?” You see from weddings to birthday parties, anniversaries and funerals and even estate sales, my Texas Twins Team do it all large or small! We’ve had a few interesting trades submitted recently and need to inform ya … [Read more…]
Many times I’ve encountered an inlaw or outlaw at an event who think “they are in charge.” This doesn’t pose problems for me because normally the buck stops with me when I’m orchestrating an event and officiating it as well. My rule of thumb is “who is paying?” It is with that person that I … [Read more…]
Texas weather continues to be an issue at outdoor events and it’s one that doesn’t bother myself or my team because we are accustomed to it and a little rain, sleet or hail is part of the business. You see, much like a mailman- we don’t reschedule due to weather unless the client chooses to. … [Read more…]
Everyday millions of people are posting items for sale on Twitter, Google Plus, FB and even Instagram. For the millions of folks promoting their “brand” at least half of them are failing to reach the audience or “hit the numbers” they desire for a very simple reason- these folks expect everyone else to share, retweet, … [Read more…]
Visits to my twin sisters home are always interesting and fun because something is always going on over there, Cindy has a new project going on every week from outfits for the Little Pawners aka Maryssa and Makenna Mahaney or remodeling one thing or another. My brother in law, Steve Daniel is surrounded by women … [Read more…]
Recently, a Groom had saved his handwritten vows to his cell phone. While it’s true that I encourage couples to add an “emotional element” to their ceremony, I always instruct them to do so with a pen and paper because this isn’t “my first rodeo ya all!” When a Groom informed me he didn’t have … [Read more…]