S.2 Episode 28: Stadiums: The Perfect Event Space?!
Lataya from U.S. Bank Stadium joins us this week and share all about their venue. We were challenged to think outside the normal venue box and see events in their space! Here are ways she has gotten to where she is now: 1.Build Relationships in the industry: Lataya was able to build authentic connections by joining a...
S.2 Episode 27: Planning Events in an Unpredictable Environment
How did you get your start? I fell into the events industry through working for a non-profit. You wear many hats and ended up planning board meetings for 30 people each month and moved onto Galas. I consider my first big girl job The Basilica. I remember by then boss asking me if I knew...
S.2 Episode 25: Don’t Fall Prey to these Event Snafus!
This week Charles, Lisa, and Paige sit down and talk about things they see at events that could be avoided. Check out these tips below: Audio in your non – general session areas. A lot of times people are so focused on the main room. If you have a large group you need to get...
S.2 Episode 24: Create Messaging That Lives On Past Your Events
Justin, your title is VP of Health Strategies at American Heart, what does that mean? We’ve gone to a more locally based organization. All the non fundraising departments roll up to the VP of health strategies. Our advocacy and quality work and more to focus on the local community. Justin has a lot to do...
S.2 Episode 23: 70,000 People in One Room?!
Tell us about you. Like most people I ended up in meetings and events by accident. I was in my last semester of college and there was a test class called special events. A professor asked me to take it. I jumped in and never looked back. I had no idea this industry existed. I...
S.2 Episode 22: Take a Risk: Think Outside the Four Walls of a Ballroom
Think outside of the ballroom! This week we are challenged to take a risk on venue choice, picking something exciting and unique. Ashley from the Driskill, a community loved hotel in Austin Texas joins Charles and Lisa to talk about managing a unique venue and brining in meetings and events. Tell us about you.Like a...
S.2 Episode 21:Genius Ways to Maintain Health and Fitness on the Road
It can be challenging and nearly impossible to get to the gym when traveling! Justen Jones comes into the EideCom Studios to talk through some simple yet genius ways to maintain your health on the road.
S.2 Episode 20: Proceed At Your Own Risk: Bronx Zoo Tells All
Mid 1999, Robert, a native New Yorker, decided to dive headfirst into the “events world.” Since then, he has never looked back! After nearly ten years of running events at a prestigious country club, as well as his own event planning company, Robert began to utilize his talents in Manhattan and the Hamptons. In the...
S.2 Episode 19: Big Brands Big Events: And the Unique Approach to Creating the Event
This week Charles and Lisa sit down with Kelli who has worked with many big brands; Facebook, Redbull, Universal Studios to name a few. With big brands and big events comes big stories! Hear how these big brands approach their events.
S.2 Episode 18: Being Intentional to Make your Events Amazing
No beige food at your event!? Tahira is the guest this week and she shares all things she’s learned during her time in the events industry. Grab your notebook, you will definitely want to write some of this down! The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence How did you end up in the events business? I...
S.2 Episode 17: Event Photographers: Capture the Event without Screwing it up
Is photography at your event worth the investment? Amy Coppersmith from Coppersmith photography shares why you should have a photographer at your event. We hear how to vet a photographer to make sure they capture images you will use for years to come! Tell us how you got your start. I started a long time...
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