Up before the sun today to head into the big city.
Client meetings are an essential part of my job. Often I will meet a possible Client to discus assignments before a job is locked in, but often that happens over the phone. Once a job is locked in, I do like to meet up if possible, even if it's just for a few minutes.
My job next week is a fairly typical assignment. It's a gala dinner at the end of a conference. There will be some Speeches and some Awards. My job as the MC is to keep the event On Track and On Time, inject a bit of fun, and hopefully if there is time, perform a short entertainment spot of Mind Magic for 10 -15 minutes.
So, is it worth half a day of my time, to drive to the city, find and pay for parking, meet client, drive home? Yes it is.I've found over the years the jobs where I have met the client go better than the ones where I have not. They also feel more comfortable that they know you and you are on top of the assignment.
So, the sun is up, better get moving.