Event Fusion Podcast™

Bennell LaPorte•www.laporteandcompany.com

Bennell LaPorte, is a global luxury event planner, designer, producer and business coach who is on a mission to revolutionize the way people view and experience events. In this podcast, she shares the real, uncut, and hilarious truths about what it actually takes to be in this industry while planning experiences that leave guests wishing they would’ve paid the extra hour for the sitter. Around here, we keep it real and honest. Get the help you need to take your events from mediocre to marvelous — in 15 minutes or less.

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Episodes

12. Twelve Pains of Event Planning: Pain #12: Guest Engagement & Retention

In the spirit of the holiday season, we are counting down the top 12 pain points event planners face. Join me, as I discuss what these are and share with you, easy to implement solutions to efficiently and effectively navigate them all. We begin our countdown with Pain #12: Guest Engagement and Retention. For more information on the benefits of event gamification, check out this article: https://bit.ly/2VD9gxd Curious to learn more about guest engagement apps for your events? Check this out: htt...

Dec 07, 2020•5 min

11. The Taboo Topic of Firing a Client

It's the supremely uncomfortable (and still taboo) conversation you never want to have. Firing a client. Before you go looking for matches to torch that working relationship, learn the four things you need to know to keep your sanity and reputation , in tact. When should you fire a client? How do you go about engaging in this conversation? What's one simple thing you can do to avoid this situation all together? If you're a business owner or thinking of becoming one? This is one muscle you'll nee...

Dec 01, 2020•14 min

10. Courtrooms to Ballrooms

This episode is different....and, it's my most vulnerable one yet. Like what you heard? Share this episode with a friend and remember to RATE , SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW .

Nov 18, 2020•23 min

09. Challenging Clients and Why You NEED Them

Challenging clients. We've all had them and yes, you're almost guaranteed to have a few more. Before you begin counting down the days until that project with that difficult client is complete, you may want to consider how this challenging relationship is actually helping you grow. Like what you heard? Share this episode with a friend and remember to RATE , SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW . Want to get even more expert tips? Join the newsletter to stay in the know!...

Nov 12, 2020•11 min

08. The Harsh Truth You’re Probably Not Ready to Hear

With so many people preparing for the end of this never ending year, in this episode, I'm spilling the tea and preparing you for the next 18-24 months. Buckle up because it's about to get real. In this episode you'll learn: The one thing to start doing now so you're prepared to save BIG later. The hard truth people keep tip-toeing around that's not doing you (or anyone else) any favors. How the Hunger Games analogy will pay off big time in 2022. Like what you heard? Share this episode with a fri...

Oct 27, 2020•13 min

07. The Great Chicken Debate

It's one of the biggest and most egregious culinary sins committed during events and I'm here to help you do better, so you can be better. In this episode you'll learn: The one thing that will absolutely tank your event and how to avoid it. Why you should avoid serving this one particular dish at all costs and How a Blue Kamikaze and a Purple Haze cocktail are just the spark plug you need to electrify your event. Planning an event and ready to stop spinning your wheels trying to staple Jell-O to...

Oct 13, 2020•15 min

06. The Co-Hosting Dilemma

When it comes to co-hosting an event, the decision about which people should be a part of it should be treated like a military recon operation. You need to assess the strengths of each individual and then proceed with a detailed strategy to ensure the mission is accomplished. In this episode you'll learn: 2 things you should never mix together. How assuming things will magically work out without a clear plan in place is always a recipe for disaster. The best ways to approach having difficult con...

Sep 30, 2020•15 min

05. Event Planners…Your Non-Negotiable Line Item

When was the last time you ran a marathon while mowing the lawn, doing the laundry and getting your hair cut - all at the same time? For me, it was the last time I planned an event...in a manner of speaking. Event Planners. The glue that holds the coordinated chaos together. In this episode you'll learn: The one thing your guests are thinking but won't ever say to your face. Why you should act as a guest at your own event. The 3 things that set Event Planners apart from normal human beings. Read...

Sep 23, 2020•14 min

04. The Most Important 4 Word Question

It's the 4-word question that requires more preparation than any other: WILL. YOU. MARRY. ME. With so many proposals taking place each day, coming up with a plan to pop the question that is unique and unlike anything your soon-to-be fiancé has probably heard about is no easy feat. Forget the ring in the dessert or the embarrassing Jumbotron proposal. We're elevating you (and your plan) from the minor leagues to the major leagues. In this episode you'll learn: The place that is renowned for hosti...

Sep 16, 2020•18 min

03. Virtual Events, the Unsung Hero

It's the unexpected (global) surprise few saw coming. Virtual Events. In this episode you'll learn: 4 ways virtual events are changing the Events Industry Why YOU should be taking notice and The 3 Cardinal Rules of events all planners should know. Have thoughts about the episode? We’d love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram or email us at info@laporteandcompany.com with feedback or questions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ LAPORTE & COMPANY Links...

Sep 09, 2020•15 min

02. Volun-told Culture and Why It's Toxic

It's the insidious little secret that many companies and managers engage in but no one talks about. Volun-told Culture. In this episode you'll learn: What it is How to recognize it Three key strategies for navigating it and The one harsh truth you probably don't want to hear. Have thoughts about the episode? We’d love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram or email us at info@laporteandcompany.com with feedback or questions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ LAPORTE & COMPANY Links...

Sep 01, 2020•19 min

01. You're Gonna Fuse What?!

On the inaugural episode of the Event Fusion Podcast, we’re diving straight into event fusion. We’re breaking down what it actually is, what it looks like in practice, as well as sharing a creative way that you can incorporate this concept into your next event. You’ll learn why Bennell calls herself an Event Fusion Specialist and how her unique title came from a scientific term that you might not have heard about. Wondering what the universally inexhaustible supply of energy is called? Listen to...

Aug 25, 2020•8 min

Event Fusion Podcast Trailer

Welcome to the Event Fusion Podcast. Are you tired of rinse and repeat events that only seem to serve dry chicken? Or functions that completely missed the mark and left you thinking “what the heck just happened? Now that’s 2 hours of my life I’m never getting back!” You are? Great, me too! That's why, I created this podcast. This podcast will provide the real talk and humor you wish your event planner had if they weren’t always so professional around you. I’ll show you how to take your events fr...

Aug 15, 2020•1 min

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