A little late, way too early

I was trying to get all of my things together this morning for a meeting. Demo DVDs, package lists, contract, business cards, etc.

All the while I was kicking myself for not doing it last night. Running late, I raced out the door, drove to the designated coffee shop, pulled into the parking lot @ 9:01 a.m. for a 9 o'clock meeting.

Sweating, I look around the coffee shop for the prospective client. Didn't see her. I think, "Whew, she's running late." I grab a drink, sit down, get out all of my materials, boot up the laptop and wait... and wait... and wait.

9:15 a.m. - I wonder if she's forgotten about our appointment. It happens, I understand.

9:20 a.m. - I finish looking through my email to see if she sent a cancellation notice.

9:30 a.m. - Frustrated, I go back to the original emails where we set the date. Whoops.

As it turns out, all of that rushing around was for nothing. I was a little late to a meeting I was a week too early for. Oh well, at least I'm already prepared for next Saturday.

Keeping up

Be careful what you wish for.

Last year was tough for many businesses across the board. In the wedding industry, many couples rightfully cut back on expenses as their big day approached. 2009 was not terrible for Shared Moments Video, but it certainly wasn't great either.

Despite the down year, I made a significant investment in new HD cameras, a new computer, and new editing software. It was tough to swallow considering my perfectly-good, well maintained standard definition equipment was completely paid for. My SD cameras probably have two more full wedding seasons left in them. But technology has passed them by.

I was not about to be the last man standing with standard def gear. Upgrades were necessary to keep up with consumer demands - and they were costly.

So here we are in 2010, mid-May, and I am absolutely slammed. That's great news for the bottom line, not so great news for my life outside of business.

But given the alternative, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Busy, busy time of year

Is there a wedding planner guidebook out there that reads "between the weeks of March 1st through March 17th make sure to call and email Shared Moments Video"?

It sure seems that way. Thanks for your interest in SMV! I am returning emails and phone calls as quickly and thoroughly as possible. For those waiting for a demo DVD to arrive in the mail, the USPS is not posting a great batting average this year.

If you're on the fence about booking give me a call and let's talk about your wedding plans. We'll go over your options and discuss the best course for your wedding video. - 540.293.5979

Either way, don't wait to make a decision. 2010 dates are booking faster than any other year I've been in business. That's a great thing.