Write Review
2,071,492 Total Reviews 3,811 New Reviews
9,660 Users Online

Washington DC

Meet and Greet Question
Charlie Tweeder 97 Reviews 1359 reads
posted

It seems that a lot of Meet & Greets are now being run by ladies or as a partnership between a guy and a lady. My question is: Does it make you feel more comfortable to have a lady involved with the planning process? Would you be comfortable going to an M&G, that was just planned by a guy? Guys, what is the biggest factor for whether you would attend or not?

I am asking on this board, because I noticed at the last DC M&G, that there were far more traveling ladies than local ladies, and for a local M&G to be successful it has to be supported by local ladies. At least in my opinion.

I have entertained the idea of putting together a Meet and Greet. I would potentially be willing to do one or two a year. If everyone was in support of me doing this again? It has been a long time, but I still feel like I could put together a pretty good party.

Let me know your thoughts

wrps07573 reads

Way to much drama imho. Looks like you slammed the local ladies.

ReplyQuoteReport
Charlie Tweeder309 reads

I just don't know that the local ladies were reached out to and encouraged to come. I felt that they would have made it better

ReplyQuoteReport
PleasureConcierg277 reads

...it would have been nice to see more of a local presence by the ladies. As I said before, perhaps it being graduation week may have played a factor. Regardless, they were all invited personally and it had been posted on the DC and Meet & Greet Boards for weeks.  

Sexy Toni
The Pleasure Concierge

ReplyQuoteReport
HidingBehindMyAlias454 reads

Why did you stop doing M&Gs?

How will you get more support from the local ladies?

Just curious.

ReplyQuoteReport
Charlie Tweeder465 reads

When I was running the DC Meet & Greets they were very successful, but I had put on 6 or 7 in less than 15 months. It was a lot to do that many in such a short amount of time. It think it is great to have them periodically, but every other month was too much.

Second reason, I stopped was due to stepping away from hobby all together due things that needed attention in my personal life. I was away from the hobby for a couple of years due to this.

Second part:
 I would start by personally reaching out to the local ladies with a personal invite. I would ensure that the venue was secure and safety measures were in place.

ReplyQuoteReport
PleasureConcierg443 reads

....most of them RSVP'd yes and expressed an interest. It's a shame that many did not show or changed their response at the last minute. It was a was busy week in DC with visitors for graduation and other events. Perhaps they were too busy to attend the DC Meet & Greet. It would have been nice to see more DC ladies, but so happy the turnout was fabulous with the awesome DC gents and visiting ladies and t a few DC ladies who had a fabulous time.

Until next time....

Sexy Toni
The Pleasure Concierg

Related Link: DC's Spring Fling

ReplyQuoteReport
Charlie Tweeder315 reads

I was not blaming you. I thought that you did an awesome job.

ReplyQuoteReport
PleasureConcierg228 reads

...it is a shame that more local ladies did not attend. The Luncheon, the Meet & Greet and the VIP events were all fabulous and fun. It was a great turnout by the ladies and gentlemen. As you pointed out though, not many local ladies attended. That was a shame. After hostessing these events nationally for years now, it is always fun to see all of the locals!  We always have a few ladies and gents that travel in for the events, but it is a great time for the locals. I am sure your Meet & Greets every few months would be great. Hope to attend one myself.  

Thanks again for coming and your wonderful comments!  Keep the parties coming...

Sexy Toni
The Pleasure Concierge

ReplyQuoteReport
Hello.Duchess298 reads

I know that neighborhood and it can be unsafe at night. I am sure it was a great place for a M&G but I am just extra careful, being a lady alone.  If it had been at another location, or I had a guy with me, I would have come. Maybe I am overly cautious, but better safe than sorry. I was sorry to have missed it, though. I hope you had fun!

ReplyQuoteReport
egeisha96227 reads

I had a ball at Sexy Toni's m&g! The ladies were all beautiful and far more personalable than any other events I've attended. I blame it on the time of the year. Or like one of my friends from the hobby stated they just didn't pay attention to the boards, but would have loved to be in attendance. I love the meet and greets, we get to unveil, let out hair down, and be ourselves!

ReplyQuoteReport
MargotMoore352 reads

I love meet and greets 😍

ReplyQuoteReport
Crazy Diamond462 reads

Well worth the trip from NJ.  Yes, some of the ladies were from out of town, but it was essentially our core crew, and we travel everywhere.  

As a veteran of M&G's for the last decade, you ALWAYS want to extend this to include folks from everywhere, not just locally.  DC is one of the great places that will attract providers and hobbyists to visit...if you ever plan to host a future M&G, you should keep this in mind.

ReplyQuoteReport
Charlie Tweeder350 reads

I think Toni did a fabulous job. She pulled off things like the ladies luncheon that were a big hit and I could never pull off. I hope that Toni will come back to DC and do another of her events in the future. I am not trying to top Toni or say that I could do better. I was just trying to supplement what she does. If she comes to DC once or twice a year with her events, and someone else plans an event once or twice a year, then the area gets 3 to four events a year. Hopefully, that can help bring back some of the trust that has been lost in these events recently.

My comment about not having a lot of local DC / BMore ladies at the event, is a simple fact. I am not blaming that at all on Toni. Many ladies cancelled on her at the last minute. She did a great job.

Toni - I hope that you see this thread for what it is, and not an attack on what you did. I was just trying to supplement what you do.

ReplyQuoteReport
dalliance6969239 reads

I don't see why the goal has to be to meet only the local ladies.  Some of the traveling ladies, particularly in DC, visit often and might as well be local.  I think an M&G is just a great way to meet more people in the hobby.  The rest of this debate doesn't seem worth while.

 

Posted By: Charlie Tweeder
It seems that a lot of Meet & Greets are now being run by ladies or as a partnership between a guy and a lady. My question is: Does it make you feel more comfortable to have a lady involved with the planning process? Would you be comfortable going to an M&G, that was just planned by a guy? Guys, what is the biggest factor for whether you would attend or not?  
   
 I am asking on this board, because I noticed at the last DC M&G, that there were far more traveling ladies than local ladies, and for a local M&G to be successful it has to be supported by local ladies. At least in my opinion.  
   
 I have entertained the idea of putting together a Meet and Greet. I would potentially be willing to do one or two a year. If everyone was in support of me doing this again? It has been a long time, but I still feel like I could put together a pretty good party.  
   
 Let me know your thoughts?  
   
 

ReplyQuoteReport
Post Reply Back To Forum
Register Now!