October 2010

It’s no secret that I absolutely adore Cabo San Lucas. My first trip was in 1980 when Princess Cruise Line stopped their on our way back from the Panama Canal. It was literally a palapa on the beach back then and souveniers were not sold in fancy stores but from tables on the sand. How things have changed! With it’s close proximity to San Diego, Cabo is the perfect getaway. Just 2-hours on a direct flight, you are eating breakfast in San Diego and sipping margaritas by the pool in Cabo come lunch. It’s truly heaven! The weather, the accommodations and the people are all first-class. It will forever be on my list of places to visit!

As part of our lifestyle management services, The Henley Company coordinates travel for many of our clients. It’s important we stay current and educated on destinations around the world. For this reason, and for my love of Cabo, I enrolled in two different travel certification programs. I am proud to say that I am now certified as a “Los Cabos Expert” and as a “Pueblo Bonito University” graduate. Both certifications deepend my knowledge of Cabo and the surrounding areas.

When you are ready to visit Cabo let us know! We are ready to help you get you there and more importantly to make sure you have the best time. Cabo gets into your soul!

Remember when you were in grade school and you couldn’t wait for the bell to
ring for recess? You would run to the playground and enjoy the break in your school day. It’s probably the last time hanging upside down felt right side up!

The Henley Company believes that you are never too old to enjoy recess and to treasure the opportunity to play! Our newest division RECESS is all about creating experiences and giving clients permission to once again commit to playing in their lives. We specialize in monthly family experiences, executive outings, corporate retreats, ultimate travel arrangements and helping our clients to put a little more play in their day! RECESS isn’t just for children anymore!

We look forward to meeting you on the playground of life!

The law of attraction might not be a marketing strategy they teach in Business Schools but I believe the universe needs to know what you are seeking so it can help set you up to come into contact with your wish. This will literally be a classified ad for the type of client I am currently looking to meet:

Seeking a savvy wealth management company with a desire to add personal concierge /lifestyle management services to their client benefit program. Desired firm will understand the value of partnering with The Henley Company to offer their clients comprehensive lifestyle management beyond just financial planning. These services can be used as a client retention and prospecting strategy. As part of the retainer for services, The Henley Company will work one-on-one with the clients to not only manage the day-to-day details of their lives but also to help them to live the life they truly want through unique experiences and making a re-commitment to play more. By delegating their to-do lists and daily obligations to us, the clients gain back priceless time. Think of the relationship you could build with your clients if you not only managed their wealth strategy efficiently but you truly could give them the gift of time! Seems like a game changer to us!

Am I talking to you? If so, let’s get started! Email: nicole@thehenleycompany.com

I recently returned from the International Concierge & Lifestyle Management Association Conference in Tampa Bay, Florida. I had the pleasure of speaking to the attendees and delivering my presentation about self-producing events via strategic partnership. It was a great group of concierge and lifestyle management professionals from around the world. The closing speaker was Dean Pemberton, President of the Americas for a company called Quintessentially (www.quintessentially.com), the world’s largest luxury lifestyle management company. Dean shared the Q story and how it has evolved from 3 gentleman with an idea sitting in an office in London to over 700 team members in 55 countries worldwide — in 10 years! They have created the ultimate resource for everything ranging from travel, to experiences, to personal assistance and beyond. They define personalized luxury lifestyle services. Dean kept reminding us that this growth has happened in just 10 years. It’s unbelievable to think of where they started and how far they have come. To say I was inspired is an understatement! Henley has finally met the company it wants to be when it grows up!  Since I am 3 years into my business, I better get mighty busy in the next 7 years if I even want to be in the same ballpark as Quintessentially. To deliver that level of luxury lifestyle management services would be a dream.  It’s good to have a goal – the Henley empire awaits!

I am honored to have been asked to speak about Self-Producing Events & Strategic Partnership throughout the country. My little road show is visiting:

International Concierge & Lifestyle Management Association Conference
September 29-October 2, 2010
Tampa Bay, Florida

UNCENSORED Conference, Produced By The Party Goddess
November 8-10, 2010
Los Angeles, California

The Special Events Conference & Trade Show
January  25-28, 2011
Phoenix, Arizona

If you are in the neighborhood, come by to say hi!

I was delighted to be a guest blogger this week for Caelum Marketing. They asked me to share my views on social media and whether or not it makes a difference to my business. Are you kidding me? It’s like social media was created specifically for the event industry!! From promoting events to securing vendors, social media has revolutionized the event industry. I haven’t yet met a brochure that has that capability!

Enjoy the read and let me know how social media impacts your industry (or life!)

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