I’m addicted to Disney. Most of you already know this...after all, my blog description up there at the top of the page does mention my “Disney obsession”. One of my favorite things to do is plan my next trip to Walt Disney World. I’ve even start planning (and booking and paying deposits on) trips that come after ones I haven’t even taken yet. Many of those trips have been for runDisney events (8 events, 7 trips to run them with two more coming up); even more-LOTS more-have been just to go have fun in the parks. I’ve been going to Walt Disney World for 35 years now, usually several times a year since I’ve been an adult. Being at WDW just makes me happy-whether I’m riding the rides or just wandering around the parks people-watching; the whole Disney atmosphere just draws me in.
I love the planning and booking so much, I’ve started an additional career centered around it. In case you missed it in a previous post, I became an independent travel agent, specializing in Disney destinations. I can actually book any kind of travel (and have), but Disney is my main concentration. Do what you love, right? And lately I’ve been laying the groundwork to start really growing that business...more on that in a bit.
I also love doing Disney races (that fact I’m positive you already figured out...you have, right? Well, unless this is the first post of mine you’re reading). Races in general are fun for me and I’m one of those people who loves the bling. But being able to do races at my favorite place in the world? That makes it a thousand times better. But Disney races don’t come cheap and certainly aren’t going to start going down in price. I know there are many people out there that are thinking twice about them due to how costly they are becoming. I may eventually become one of those people if the prices go too high, but that’s a decision for the future...hopefully far in the future. Though even if the cost of the races themselves get to high, I’d still go to volunteer (my new favorite thing to do at Disney races when I’m not running one) and to cheer my friends on with my sparkly Running of the Ears sign.
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| GO ROTE! |
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| A ROTE friend who was running snapped this one of me (thanks Gina!) |
Anyway, the point is one of the reasons I went into business for myself was to help earn money to pay for my Disney (and Disney race) obsession...among other things. And that’s where the growing-my-business part comes in to play.
So that is my goal right now-growing my business. I’m working on a few things regarding marketing. And I want to create a tie with my other blog, The Disney World Files as well--I believe that my blog and my business complement each other and each can help the other thrive. It takes a lot of time to do the behind-the-scenes stuff; but for me it is so very worth it. If you have the time and inclination, I’m always looking for feedback on my website, www.enchanteddreamvacations.com as well as my blog at www.thedisneyworldfiles.com (don’t worry, as long as you’re offering constructive criticism you won’t hurt my feelings-I know there are things I can do better).
And while this is an important goal for me, it’s not the only one I have-hence the “part 1” in the title of this post. Part 2 will be coming shortly...stay tuned friends...
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