Wow. Got back from the IVAA conference in Houston tonight. The Summit Committee really outdid themselves this year. We got an action-packed program with top-notch speakers. We also had presentations and panels from very successful VAs in our business–which is a great added perspective rather than just speakers. It was a great mix!

I left with some new business ideas and goals. One of them, coincidentally enough. Was to be doing well enough to fly first class next time. Well, wouldn’t you know, Continental had passengers that really wanted to be on our flight and was asking for volunteers to be bumped. We’d get on the 4:30 flight seated in first class, plus we’d get a $200 voucher for a future flight. That was a no-brainer so we volunteered. At the very last minute, they didn’t need to bump us. I mentioned to the airline attendant (with a smile) that we really had be hoping we’d get bumped. She said not to worry, that we’d be sitting in first class! See how soon I achieved my business goal?? I see big things coming down the road.

I’ll be posting more about Houston, but I’m coming down from my adrenaline high and a long day of travelling, so I will fill you in more another time.