Shadia Tobkin is a wealth of information! This week Charles sits down with Shadia and they start to dig a bit into her experience while staying really real. This podcast is as entertaining as it is informative and you will definitely want to check it out!
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Never be above the work
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move tables, stuff gift bags, volunteer, work under someone at your same level
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Keep it together under all circumstances
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Always continue to learn and push yourself out of your comfort zone
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Say yes…. We say NO because of the fear…FEAR OF FAILING
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You don’t have to be the expert –
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Know the experts.
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Be One step ahead
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Staff check-in (Leads, shirts, instructions, lunch)
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Visualize the entire staff and attendee flow
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Preparation equals success: “Chance favors the prepared mind”
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As simple as putting all of you’re on site contacts in your phone
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Send info and have calls in advance
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Print radio check-in lists
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Rehearsals are as or more important than the actual meeting itself
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Work smarter not harder
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When something gets thrown at you, take a beat to think (don’t make rash decisions)
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Delegation, outsourcing, staff management
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Manage Staff
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Partners and connections are everything
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Surround Yourself with Good people
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Be Real
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Confident, kind and relatable
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People appreciate candid conversation
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Expectations. Expectations. Expectations.
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Over communicate to meet expectations
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Extra:
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Ask the “obvious” questions
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Ex: 9/10 times that I ask a question most people also need the answer or people assume the answer or understand the answer in different ways
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Newbies Advice:
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Start Talking to anyone who will listen: People know people
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Set-up 2-3 networking meetings a week
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Follow and comment on Event Planner Insta Pages
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Get Experience: Help plan for your friend’s wedding or volunteer at your company to be on the “social” committee
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Intern or work for an agency
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Work for a vendor/décor company (lots of exposure to various clients)
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Don’t over ask too many questions (Ask a couple and figure it out)
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Show up EARLY! Don’t complain! Be pro-active!