Yours truly just got back from a fitness shoot in sunny Las Vegas … and lemme tell ya … on a scale from 1-10, the shoot was a 36.

Nothing makes me happier than when a shoot comes together at the last minute! And that so infrequently happens – especially when you’re traveling with six (or more) people. You do the math. In this scenario, there are six people who have six opinions, six ideas and six different ways of doing things. On this trip, however, I’m proud to say the six of us acted as one cohesive unit and came back with amazing work. Yes, we were firing on all cylinders. Yes, we were congenial and polite to each other for seven days. And, no, no one got arrested while we were in Vegas (that I know of).

I hazard to say, my dear readers, that teamwork while on the road does indeed move mountains.

On most out-of-town shoots, I’m usually the one who is in charge. I’m the man. The man with the plan. (Okay, if truth be told, I’m only important because I hold the company credit card.) Being in charge is quite nice … until somebody misses a flight or equipment shows up damaged. It’s the price I pay for taking PlattForm’s Traveling Road Show out to the masses.

Now look around your office … would you willingly travel with your coworkers? For weeks at a time? Yes, you never really know someone until you’ve traveled with them. And before you leave, you’d best make a pact that what happens on the road STAYS on the road. (Note: I haven’t told you any tales of Vegas … alas, their “what happens in Vegas” slogan is really quite handy.)

But I love to travel and I love interacting with clients because that’s what I do best. Uh, the interacting part. The waking up at 4am part leaves a lot to be desired.

So, next time you see me traipse into your school … remind me to tell you the story about the crewmember who caught himself on fire during a client dinner. I figure if I’m actually on the road, I’m allowed to tell my Road Warrior stories. Just don’t let it get back to the office or we’re ALL going down!