In this week's episode, Mary and Logan share what's been top of mind for them as small business owners/freelancers: from learning lessons the hard way to late payments and learning about which event gigs to say yes to and which to say no. SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Questions for Future Episodes At: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 MPI Cascadia 2023 Recap: The Future of Events (Episode 95): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EYZc3tGWbLE9lh0drpMwU?si=cqevoGupQY2yWRfI8LYpGQ —— Visit our new website ...
May 17, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 105
In this week's episode, Mary and Logan break down what happens after they book an event client. Learn more about how they communicate with clients, what meetings are crucial for their event processes and what are their lessons learned. SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Questions for Future Episodes At: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 —— Visit our new website at https://www.bettereventspod.com/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love ...
May 10, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 104
This week, Logan Clements hosts a solo episode all about how to maximize your A/V (audio-visual) or production budget. She shares some of her top tips, common mistakes, and the pros and cons of working with in-house vs. external A/V teams. To learn more about her production work, visit her company online and across social media at Logan Strategy Group. SHOW NOTES: Visit Logan's website: https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/ Follow Logan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganclements/ Submi...
May 03, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 103
In this week's episode, Logan interviews Mary and Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd about their latest retreat they hosted for their company Event Pros on the Go. Learn more about what makes the retreat different than a FAM trip, what their key takeaways are, and what's up next for the 2024 retreat. SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Questions for Future Episodes At: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 DMC = Destination Management Company Follow Event Pros on the Go on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventprosont...
Apr 26, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 102
This week, Mary Davidson hosts a solo episode and shares her event pro tips and tricks for hosting a successful fundraising gala. To learn more about her and her fundraising tips and tricks at EP Events LLC. SHOW NOTES: Visit Mary's website: https://epevents.org/ Follow Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrosedavidson/ Submit your questions: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Visit our new website at https://www.bettereventspod.com/ —— SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Buy us a coffee: https:/...
Apr 19, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 101
We are officially at 100 episodes of the Better Events podcast! To celebrate the milestone, we talk about the challenges and highlights of having a podcast and hear from you listeners about why you LOVE events! SHOW NOTES: Submit your questions: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Visit our new website at https://www.bettereventspod.com/ —— SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event frien...
Apr 12, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 100
This week, Mary and Logan talk into a tough topic: failure. But sometimes events or elements of events do fail and we dive into why that is, how we can do our part to avoid failure as event pros and how to recover when it happens. SHOW NOTES: 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Visit our new website at https://www.bettereventspod.com/ Post-Event Wrap 101 (Episode 71): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lY8ujvkCZ8y5ynK0wtzGy?si=13a17e055fb94537 Post Event Report (Fre...
Apr 05, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 99
This week, Mary and Logan dive into what it's like to manage multiple events and projects at the same time. They walk through their processes for tracking all the to dos and deadlines, mistakes to avoid, and talk about how they balance their capacity. Learn more about how to find out the right number of events for you and the tools and tips that they use to stay on top of it all. SHOW NOTES: 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Visit our new website at https://www.b...
Mar 29, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 98
In this week's episode of the Better Events podcast, we interview Sarah Shewey from Happily about how you can build a career as a freelancer. At Happily, Sarah leads a network of over 70,000 sustainable event producers, technologists, and creatives who create world-class virtual and live events. Learn more about how Sarah first started a freelancer, the jump from freelance to small business owner, and why freelance just might be the future of events. —— SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Answers for the 10...
Mar 22, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 97
One of the biggest challenges when you're getting started or maybe experiencing burn out as a business owner is knowing how to create a profitable business. In events, it's easy to assume all businesses are profitable. Mary and Logan break down what it means to be profitable, how we structure our businesses, and handling the unexpected (which at this point is expected in events). SHOW NOTES: 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Want our Run of Show (ROS) Template? S...
Mar 15, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 96
In this episode, we're coming to you from the 2023 MPI Cascadia Educational Conference in Blaine Washington. The MPI Cascadia Educational Conference (CEC) is a joint regional conference for the Oregon and Washington State Chapters of Meeting Professionals International. Cascadia features educational breakouts, motivating keynotes, and opportunities for meeting planners and suppliers to network and connect in the hosted buyer program and the trade show. We sit down with planners, suppliers, and c...
Mar 08, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 95
This week’s episode features YOU, our Better Events community! We answer your questions from updates on our run of show to how we pick which events to volunteer/network and suggestions for nonprofit fundraisers. SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Questions for the Mailbag & 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 SCORE (Free small business resources): https://www.score.org/ Want our Run of Show (ROS) Template? Send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.com —— SUPPORT THE PODCA...
Mar 01, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 94
In this week's episode of the Better Events podcast, we talk with Will Curran about this year's event trends and trends of the future. He shares a refreshing perspective on some trends you might have heard of before and new ones that weren't even on our radar. Learn who sets these trends, why event trends are important, and how you can apply them to your event. —— SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Answers for the 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Join the Event Profs Commu...
Feb 22, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 90
In this episode, we're talking about the tough, stressful but honestly expected moments that happen throughout the event planning and production process. We share our stories, how we approach conflict and challenges in events, and offer some tips as you work through your style. SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Questions for the Mailbag & 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Episode 15: Emphasizing Hospitality in Events with Laura Yarbrough - https://open.spotify.com/epis...
Feb 15, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 92
In this episode, we're going over event verbiage/event terms - from ROS and BEOs to - there is so much jargon with every industry so let's dive into some of the common terms, acronyms, and phrases we come across in the event world. —— SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Questions for the Mailbag & 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Terms/Verbiage We Discuss: A/V, Attrition rate, BEO, Break down/load out/strike, Confidence Monitor/DSM, CC, CMP, Change Order, DDR, DMO/DMC, ...
Feb 08, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 91
In this week's episode of the Better Events podcast, we have a chat with Casey Catherwood, professional host, entertainer, and artist, about what makes a great MC/event host. From sharing his favorite events to tips for how emcees can engage with the audience, there's something for event pros and planners alike. —— SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Questions for the Mailbag & 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Connect with Casey: Website: caseycatherwood.com Instagram: ...
Feb 01, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 90
One of the keys to success as a freelancer or business owner is building consistent business. We talk through how we plan out our year business and event-wise, the importance of repeat clients, combating burnout and more. —— SHOW NOTES: JANUARY 2023 SURVEY LINK: https://b5074ntfg57.typeform.com/to/m528Ajbj Thank you for taking 5-10 minutes to fill out the survey, we love hearing from you and your feedback is so valuable for helping us continue to create quality content! Episode 8: How to Manage ...
Jan 25, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 89
January is the perfect time to reflect on past goals and set new ones for the new year. As a follow-up to Episode 86 where we looked back at 2022, we are now looking at our goals, old and new. First, we look back at how we did on our 2022 goals and set new ones for 2023. This episode is a great exercise for you to reflect on your year and think about what you want to have experienced in the next calendar year. —— SHOW NOTES: JANUARY 2023 SURVEY LINK: https://b5074ntfg57.typeform.com/to/m528Ajbj ...
Jan 18, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 85
In this week's episode of the Better Events podcast, we sit down with Meg Strahle, a Sustainability Manager at the Bulb. Meg shares with us her take on the state of the event industry and accessibility, why it's important, and tips for how you can keep accessibility top of mind in your planning process. —— SHOW NOTES: JANUARY 2023 SURVEY LINK: https://b5074ntfg57.typeform.com/to/m528Ajbj Meryl Evans' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meryl/ Americans with Disabilities Act - Planning Guide: ...
Jan 11, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Welcome to Season 3 of the Better Events podcast! We are kicking off the new year and new season of the podcast with a reflection back on last year and sharing all of our lessons learned. We talk about all things business, running an event planning company, and growing as event professionals. —— SHOW NOTES: JANUARY 2023 SURVEY LINK: https://b5074ntfg57.typeform.com/to/m528Ajbj Thank you for taking 5-10 minutes to fill out the survey, we love hearing from you and your feedback is so valuable for ...
Jan 04, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 86
In our final episode of Season 2 of the Better Events podcast, we went back and asked all of our guests from this year to answer one of two questions: What's something you had to learn the hard way? What is a moment of joy you experienced at events this year? Learn what our guests had to say as well as our answers! —— SHOW NOTES: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Ap...
Dec 14, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 85
This week, Logan & Mary dive into imposter syndrome and how it's played a part in their event careers and businesses. From sharing examples of imposter syndrome to talking about when it can be good (even if it fells bad), and tools and tips for how to leverage it in your career. But most importantly, you're not alone and imposter syndrome is something that we all deal with on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. —— SHOW NOTES: Mary's Podcast Rec: Making it in the South Sound: https://podcasts.apple...
Dec 07, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 84
This week, Logan & Mary share a case study of hosting a virtual conference on the new Zoom Event platform. You'll learn more about what Zoom Events is, some of the pros and cons of the platform, and when it's the right fit for your next virtual or hybrid event. —— SHOW NOTES: Zoom Events: https://explore.zoom.us/en/products/event-platform/ Zoom Events Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zoomeventpros Luke's episode - "Episode 52 - What is a Virtual Event Technician/Streaming Engi...
Nov 30, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 83
This week, Logan & Mary discuss the different ways to express gratitude after an event, for your event team, your clients, and other event pros/vendors. You'll walk away with ideas for your next event and end-of-the-year client/team gifts. —— SHOW NOTES: Logan's Chex Mix Recipe: https://www.chex.com/recipes/original-chex-mix Postable: https://www.postable.com/ Cheryl's Cookies: https://www.cheryls.com/ —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsll...
Nov 23, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 82
This week, we're talking all about learning as an event professional. With guest co-host Jaclyn Sobel of PlanMeAway, Logan breaks down the different ways we can learn, both formally and informally. We'll share our experiences learning in events, why you should always be learning, and even touch on some bad ways to learn. —— SHOW NOTES: Episode #3 - COVID Compliance at Hybrid Events with Jaclyn Sobel: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK5634147416.mp3?updated=1656018673 Logan's post-event feedback ...
Nov 16, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 81
In this week's episode, we interview Vanessa Narvios, founder and lead planner of Finerr Weddings and Events, a wedding and events company based out of southern California. Vanessa made the switch from working international corporate events to producing weddings in the last three years. You'll learn more about the differences and the similarities between corporate and social events, how to break into a new market, and advice for new planners/event pros looking to learn their niche. —— SHOW NOTES...
Nov 09, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 80
We talk offline about the pros and cons of freelancing all the time so we figured we'd turn it into an episode with lots of lessons learned! From what freelancing in events even is to the pros and cons of freelancing and our tips for listeners who are thinking about getting into it. —— SHOW NOTES: Related Episodes: Episode #74 - How to Start an Event Planning Business https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/SLICK2387861427?selected=SLICK9687138846 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrat...
Nov 02, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 79
In this week's episode, we interview Maria Oliva, the CEO & Founder of SMS Media, an Instagram coaching business for event professionals in the DC area. Maria wants to change the way event pros approach Instagram and have fun while they're at it. We tackle her go-to tips, including how to optimize your profile, the impact of the Instagram algorithm, the power of Reels, and more. You'll walk away with ideas that you can apply today to your business account or get your creative juices flowing ...
Oct 26, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 78
In this week's episode, we interview Keneisha Williams, event professional and founder of the Black in Events Network. We talk about how we can create more inclusive spaces for the black community, diversify your vendor list, challenging unconscious bias and more. —— SHOW NOTES: Connect with Keneisha Williams: Website: www.keneisha.co Instagram: @getkaywill LinkedIn: hhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/keneishawilliams/ Twitter: @getkaywill The Black in Events Network: Globally inclusive network for bl...
Oct 19, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 74
In this episode, event producers Mary and Logan break down 10 event trends and whether they're hot and you should think about them for your next event or not and maybe skip them this time around. We cover everything from plated dinners to events on Zoom and high end photography. It's a fun episode sharing our takes on some of the hottest trends in 2022. —— SHOW NOTES: Event Tech Podcast Hot or Hype Episode: https://audio.eventtechpodcast.com/e/etp-hot-or-hyped-on-event-technlolgy-trends/ Passion...
Oct 12, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 76
