Temporary Friends

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Event industry veteran and popular national speaker </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Fausto Pifferrer</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> offers memories Pro Tips and industry insight from his nearly 40-year career in weddings event planning catering and the worlds of social and corporate/trade events. </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Temporary Friends</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> traces his path while he shares observations from his humble beginnings four decades ago as the child of Cuban immigrants in Philadelphia in the 1960s through his career in Philadelphia and throughout New England.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This book is for seasoned event planning professionals and those new to the field. Fausto and Reuben generously share their years of experience providing valuable tips tricks and entertaining anecdotes. Temporary Friends stresses the importance of continually networking and learning about the industry while reminding us to never forget our roots and the journey that brought us here. It also emphasizes that clients may be temporary friends but our professional partners are forever friends.</span></p><p class=ql-align-right><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>- Suzi McMerty Shands </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Co-President of Mintahoe Catering & Events</em></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Catering newcomers and seasoned pros will benefit from reading Temporary Friends: A Caterers Guide to the Perfect Day. Fausto connects with people quickly like a long-time friend setting them at ease to share their ideas and concerns. In turn they are receptive to his recommendations. He exhibits another remarkable trait of the top caterers - Fausto is a mentor. He is always sharing coaching and encouraging others to be their best! Encouragement is the big takeaway of his new book which is sprinkled with stories of experiences creativity and overcoming many challenges with resiliency!</span></p><p class=ql-align-right><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>- Roy Porter </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Michael Roman Catering Lifetime Achievement Recipient</em></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Fausto is a living masterclass - his decades of experience and creative genius empower and inspire hundreds of pros every year. He's not a do as I say not as I do expert. His innovative problem-solving and logistical prowess are techniques he actually uses. They help not only craft a successful event but also a memorable experience for clients and their guests. Most of all everything Fausto does not only turns to gold but is done with heart - love for his clients his staff and the industry upon which he has made an indelible mark. Undoubtedly this book will be one you will constantly reference in your journey as a wedding professional.</span></p><p class=ql-align-right><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>- Terrica </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Owner Cocktails and Details</em></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>With decades of experience and the passion Fausto has for this industry is unparalleled. Giving each event everything! Fausto has been the voice for vendors and how they can work together for a successful event. Working and thoughtfully thinking of every need and detail he builds that relationship better than anyone!</span></p><p class=ql-align-right><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>- Chef Nettie Frank</span></p>