Part of our Q&A series with past attendees now takes us to the unexpected.

Here’s what guests from last year’s event had to say.

Question:

What unexpected piece of information did you take away from last year?

Answers:

Alisha Ekstrtom replied:

“Feel the fear & do it anyway!  That’s sooo hard to do.  Fear holds you back, BUT also FEAR, can make you successful!”

Erin Kate Gouveia replied:

“The best unexpected piece of advice that I took away is that saying “no” can be the best thing for your business expansion. (via Harmony Walton)”

Matt Serrao replied:

“One of the many great quotes that I took away from WedSmith was from Jonathan Canlas.  He said, “Clients will book you because of your vision, not your price!”  I constantly have to remind myself that, especially in this economy.  It has helped us refine our vision for MOOD and gain a higher clientele.  It was a little unexpected because it came from a photographer!  Even though our companies are different, there was still much to learn – Who knew photographers are more than button pushers… duh, they focus the lens too!  JK! I love all the photographers we’ve worked with and talked to.  They make us look good.”

Chris Rebo replied:

“That appealing to a broad crowd can actually be a really bad marketing plan.”

Melissa Nickle replied:

“To be honest, the most unexpected piece of information I took away was from Harmony Walton’s presentation.  She was explaining to us about how to know when the right time is to expand your business, and what she said made me realize that now was not the time for me.  I am one to dream big, and I have huge plans for my company.  When I arrived at WedSmith I had been considering a certain area of expansion and had hoped to implement it in the near future.  I still have those plans, but Harmony’s words of wisdom were instrumental in helping me to correctly form the timing of those plans.  Timing is everything!”