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Well okay, not so much a “power” thing really. And yeah it wasn’t even real brunch (which I hate). But it was a meeting! With me and three friends who share a similar philosophy when it comes to food & wine tours, which sadly most others here in the biz don’t share. For example, we only want to do proper small groups (2-6 people, not 10-12) and leave options open for special requests. Yes, this means we will never be rich, but I knew that 15 years ago when I embarked on this whole crazy tapas tour ride. I mean, it’s not like I wouldn’t like to be rich, but at what price, you know what I mean? And so this was a great meeting, connecting with these guys and setting up what I hope will be a nice network of like-minded friends who want to offer people a… fabulous gastronomy experience!
I have the platform and I get so many requests all the time. In fact I’ve been turning away clients like crazy lately and feel terrible about it, but I’m just one person and there’s only so much I can do. Now suddenly I am four people! We’re all independent, so the other three pals are their own bosses, but it’s such a relief that I now have these wonderful people to recommend when I’m not available. This meeting really boosted my spirits this week. Thanks guys. x
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That’s so important! When I started out 35 years ago there were hardly any massage therapists operating in my area — my home county was the only local government that would license us independently, and everywhere else we were assumed to be hookers unless we worked under supervision in a chiropractor’s office or salon. (Ironically, the ONE time I was ever repeatedly approached by male clients clearly used to getting “happy endings” was during about a month working in a salon.) I got so overwhelmed. It was a joy when I finally had a couple of people whose work I could vouch for and who would pick up my overflow.
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It’s been killing me… turning people away. Peter helps out when he can but he also can only do so much. But with FOUR! It feels great. Like I never have to disappoint anyone.
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