In this episode, we interview Lynne about her experience with mentorship, coaching, and advice giving. There comes a time in every business owner’s career where they have learned so much that they’re ready to step into a role of an educator. We dive into the key differences, opportunities to mentor in the event industry, and more. —— SHOW NOTES: Follow Lynne here: Website: https://lynnereznickphotography.com/ The Wedding Client Experience Academy Download Mentorship Bundle and Other Resources In...
Mar 09, 2022•33 min
In this episode, we’re talking all about the financial side of being a business owner. Mary and Logan share lessons they’ve learned from their years in business, where they go to learn and ask for advice, and tools you can use in your business, events and beyond. —— SHOW NOTES: Ep. 15: Emphasizing Hospitality in Events with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd Profit First (Book) Women with Money by Jean Chatsky (Book) HerMoney Podcast The Magic of Tiny Business (Book) Smart Women Finish Rich (Book) ----- FOLL...
Mar 02, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In this special episode of the Better Events podcast, Mary and Logan go live on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn to share their event opinions that many might find unpopular. Filled with fun bonus tips, they talk about creating fun at virtual events, wedding dinners vs. late-night snacks, roles of MCs and event marketing plans, and more. Watch the entire episode on the Better Events YouTube and Facebook page as well as Logan Clements and Mary Davidson's LinkedIn Page Logan's LinkedIn: https://www...
Feb 25, 2022•39 min
In this episode, we sit down once again with friend of the pod and the head of Global Planning for Blue Ribbon Events, Vanessa Loney. We dive into what we mean when we say hosted opportunities, the value they bring to you as a planner or a vendor or event venue, and how to make the most of hosted experiences. —— SHOW NOTES: IMEX Recap Episode #31 of the Better Events Pod MPI WEC Event2022: https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco SITE: https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco IBTM World: htt...
Feb 23, 2022•34 min
In this episode, we’re talking enneagrams and share our results live and what it means in the event planning world. We’ll go through what enneagrams even are, our live reactions, and how they relate to our event planning process. ----- SHOW NOTES: 4 Tendencies Quiz 4 Day Week Book ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please sh...
Feb 16, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In this episode, we sit down with Jasmine Smith of SmithCo to talk about how to transition to full entrepreneurship in the event industry. If you've been wanting to amp up your side hustle or transition from full-time employment work to entrepreneurship, this episode is for you! ----- SHOW NOTES: - Follow Jasmine here: Website: workwithjasmine.com Instagram: @thejasminesmith Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminesmith1126/ Twitter: @jasminedotsmith Listen to her new podcast, Built to Quit...
Feb 09, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In this episode, we're talking all about showcalling and being a showcaller. You'll learn what it is and what a showcaller does before and during an event. ----- SHOW NOTES: If you're interested in our Run of Show (ROS) template, send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.com ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your even...
Feb 02, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 40
In this episode we sit down with Gretchen Culver to talk about microweddings! ----- SHOW NOTES: (Spotify listeners - don't fret, video podcasts will be returning soon!) - Follow Gretchen here: Website: http://www.rocketscience.events/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocketscience.events/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocketsciencewe ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup (Logan) @epeventsllc (Ma...
Jan 26, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In this episode we sit down with Bron Hansboro, the Flower Guy, to talk all about referrals and how you can use them to grow and evolve as a business. ----- SHOW NOTES: - Follow Bron here: Website: www.theflowerguybron.com More About Bron: https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/bron-hansboro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflowerguybron Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflowerguybron/ ----- Enter to win our January Giveaway by sending us an email with content/topic suggestions ...
Jan 19, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In this episode we sit down with Allison Pieter to talk about knowing your worth. ----- SHOW NOTES: (Spotify listeners - don't fret, video podcasts will be returning soon!) - Follow Allison and Cassis Productions here: Website: https://cassisproductions.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassisproductions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cassisproductions - Learn about the Metaverse from the EventMB Blog here . ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.c...
Jan 12, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 37
This week's episode is all about goal setting for the new year and includes strategies for how to set goals for yourself and your business, tips for making sure you achieve them, and anecdotes about our goals past, present, and future. Here are some of the resources we mention in the episode: Passion Planner FREE pdf Books: Profit First 4-hour Work Week Fitness for Every Body The Broke Millenial Talks Money Holiday Squares - 2021 Goals Clip Whiteboard (aka Chalkboard) method And don't forget abo...
Jan 05, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this episode, we're talking about lessons learned in events and business in 2021. Join us for our final episode of 2021! ----- SHOW NOTES: Passion Planner Refer to "Contingency Planning for Events" - Episode 11 of the Better Events pod! ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup _events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE ! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcas...
Dec 15, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode we're talking about What's One Thing You Wish You Could Tell Yourself Back at the Start of the Year? Our podcast guests make a comeback to share their insights! ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup _events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE ! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a re...
Dec 08, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode, we're talking about How to Get Executive Buy-in to Try New Event Tech. ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup _events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE ! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https...
Dec 01, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode we sit down with Nora Sheils of Rock Paper Coin to talk about building your business with high-end clients and mastering expectations. ----- SHOW NOTES: *FREEBIE: Use Code RPCNORA for a free one year subscription to Rock Paper Coin ! Follow Nora and Rock Paper Coin here: Website: https://www.rockpapercoin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockpapercoin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockpapercoin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rock-paper-coin/ ----- Quest...
Nov 24, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, we're debriefing IMEX America 2021! ----- SHOW NOTES: IMEX Event MB Mystery Trip Check out photos from the conference on the @bettereventspod Instagram! ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup _events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE ! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! -...
Nov 17, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, we're discussing things we wished our clients knew. These items will help set them up for success and luckily they have access to event pros, like yourself, to help them in their event journey! ----- SHOW NOTES: Logan's YouTube Video about Post Event Reports Logan's FREE Post Event Report Template ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup _events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEH...
Nov 10, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode, we're discussing how you decide to go hybrid or in-person only for your event. There are lots of good tid-bits in this episode, so be sure to take a listen! ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR B EHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE ! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- ...
Nov 03, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, we're going to get spoooooky and talk about event horror stories! Icebreaker inspired by https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/episodes ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE ! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- This episode is sponsored b...
Oct 27, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode we sit down with Aleya Harris of Flourish Marketing to chat about future-proofing your business by building relationships and growing your email list. We dive into the strategies behind an effective marketing funnel and how email marketing ensures your brand remains top-of-mind while generating revenue on demand. ----- - Follow Aleya and Flourish Marketing here: Website: https://www.flourishmarketing.co/ Instagram: @flourishmarketing.co and @aleyaharris ----- Questions or topic s...
Oct 20, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, we're going through some frequently asked questions that we often get asked from friends and clients! ----- SHOW NOTES: Remo ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM : @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE ! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://an...
Oct 13, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, we're sharing our favorite and most helpful tools that we as business owners use for our day to day operations. ----- SHOW NOTES: 17 Hats Toggl Calendly Clickup Monday.com Canva Quickbooks OneNote Slack ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE ! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your ev...
Oct 06, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Whether your office is going back to flexible working (few days in the office, a few at home) or you're staying 100% remote as things open back up, here are some remote working tips for you! ----- SHOW NOTES: Logan's blog post about productivity: https://loganclements.medium.com/how-tracking-my-time-changed-the-way-i-work-4067aefed4af The 4 Hour Work Week Book Refer to Episode #7 on How to Present Yourself Professionally in the Virtual World Link to Mary's Coworking space: https://www.thepioneer...
Sep 29, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode we sit down with Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting to chat about Surprise and Delight. We dive into what it means to surprise and delight your guests, clients, and vendors and how you can incorporate it into your business and event plans. ----- - Follow OFD Consulting here: Website: https://ofdconsulting.com/ Facebook: @ofdconsulting Instagram: @ofdconsulting ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM : @bettereventspod @loganstrategyg...
Sep 22, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, you'll deep dive into 3 virtual event mistakes you can avoid, with me, Logan Clements, one of your cohosts. Take a listen! ----- SHOW NOTES: Logan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvM0ofLqO3txk9-TPirVnw Link to original video: https://youtu.be/Xlk5qYPC3hc ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YO...
Sep 15, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, you'll deep dive into an event, with me, Mary Davidson, one of your cohosts. We will go through the entire event process for a specific event and share learnings along the way. ----- SHOW NOTES: Better Events episode about ROS: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/5---What-is-a-Run-of-Show-and-Why-Does-Your-Event-Need-It-e110nkr/a-a5j8t4a ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM : @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup (L...
Sep 08, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, we're reflecting back on Logan's experience working at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and what we can all learn as entrepreneurs from the Olympic Games. ----- SHOW NOTES: 6 lessons you can learn from the Olympics: https://loganclements.medium.com/what-the-winter-olympics-can-teach-you-about-entrepreneurship-929b7fc7a3ef Olympics Jobs (Jetset Sports): https://www.jetsetsports.com/joinourteam Team USA Volunteering: https://www.teamusa.org/Careers/Volunteer ----- Questions or topic sugges...
Sep 01, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, we'll share our experience at the annual "Events Pros On the Go" retreat (held this year in Key West, Florida) and how YOU can get involved in future retreats. We are joined by retreat co-host and friend of the podcast, Jessica Tate! Follow Jessica here: Instagram: @tate_creative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-tate-cmp-des-veip-85260379/z http://www.tatecreativeevents.com ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:...
Aug 25, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 19
We're excited to host social media expert, Christina from Heart & Social! We dive into the importance of social media and provide tangible tips on things that you can do to amp up your social game. ----- - Follow Heart & Social here: Website: https://www.heartandsocialmedia.com/ Facebook: @heartandsocialmedia Instagram: @heartandsocialmedia Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heartandsocialmedia/_created/ ----- SHOW NOTES: Canva is a great place for social media post templates! ----- Qu...
Aug 18, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, you'll learn more about me, Mary Davidson, one of your co-hosts! Including my event planning experience, my favorite things about events, how I got here, and learn more about my business as well. Thanks for tuning in! Keep in touch with me (Mary) here: Website @epeventsllc YouTube ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS...
Aug 11, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 17
