It's FUN -- and an investment

Once a year, I have an event at my home.  For years, I had a Barbecue that attracted hundreds. It was a great way to connect with clients and the media. However,  I stopped hosting it the year my Dad died.

It became expensive and cumbersome.

So, I started hosting a dinner for 20.  It is now in its fourth year and it is a fun event and it pays off in goodwill.

This is a much more manageable soiree and with fewer people I'm able to manage it better -- and even have a little fun.

So, it's a trifecta:  My friends have fun, I'm able to manage it better and have FUN.  And, it is an investment in my firm and in future friendships.