Better Events

Welcome to the "Better Events" podcast! Join two event planners and strategists, Logan Clements and Mary Davidson, who believe we can all create, host and attend better events. In this podcast you will 1. Learn about event strategy and actions that you can use today as an event host, planner, or manager, 2. Hear directly from the people who are creating innovative and inspiring events today and tomorrow 3. And Grow your business along the way! Now let's get started and thanks for listening to the "Better Events" podcast. Support this podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod

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41 - How to Transition to Full-Time Entrepreneu...
<p>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!<br> <br> -----<br> <br> SHOW NOTES:<br> <br> - Follow Jasmine here:<br> <br> Website: <a href="http://workwithjasmine.com/" target="_blank"><u>workwithjasmine.com</u></a></p> <p>Instagram: @thejasminesmith</p> <p>Linkedin:<u> </u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminesmith1126/" target="_blank"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminesmith1126/</u></a></p> <p>Twitter: @jasminedotsmith</p> <p>Listen to her new podcast, Built to Quit wherever you listen to podcasts<br> -----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)<br> <br> CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!<br> <br> THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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40 - Showcalling 101
<p>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.<br> <br> -----<br> SHOW NOTES:<br> <br> If you're interested in our Run of Show (ROS) template, send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.com<br> <br> -----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)<br> <br> CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!<br> <br> THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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39 - Microweddings with Gretchen Culver
<p>In this episode we sit down with Gretchen Culver to talk about microweddings!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p><strong>(Spotify listeners - don't fret, video podcasts will be returning soon!)</strong></p> <p>- Follow Gretchen here:</p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.rocketscience.events/http://www.rocketscience.events/" target="_blank">http://www.rocketscience.events/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rocketscience.events/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rocketscience.events/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rocketsciencewe" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/rocketsciencewe</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE! </strong>Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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38 - Leveraging Yourself to Become Referral-Wor...
<p>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.<br> <br> -----<br> <br> SHOW NOTES:<br> <br> - Follow Bron here:<br> <br> Website: <a href="//www.theflowerguybron.com" target="_blank">www.theflowerguybron.com</a> &nbsp;<br> <br> More About Bron: <a href="https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/bron-hansboro/" target="_blank">https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/bron-hansboro/</a><br> <br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theflowerguybron" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/theflowerguybron</a><br> <br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theflowerguybron/">https://www.instagram.com/theflowerguybron/</a><br> <br> -----<br> <br> Enter to win our January Giveaway by sending us an email with content/topic suggestions to bettereventspod@gmail.com. We'll randomly select five of you to win Starbucks gift cards so you can enjoy coffee on us!<br> <br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)<br> <br> CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!<br> <br> THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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37 - Embrace Your Value & Worth as an Event Pro...
<p>In this episode we sit down with Allison Pieter to talk about knowing your worth.</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p><strong>(Spotify listeners - don't fret, video podcasts will be returning soon!)</strong></p> <p>- Follow Allison and Cassis Productions here:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://cassisproductions.com/" target="_blank">https://cassisproductions.com/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cassisproductions/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cassisproductions/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cassisproductions" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/cassisproductions</a></p> <p>- Learn about the Metaverse from the EventMB Blog <a href="https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/meet-me-at-the-metaverse?first_name=Mary&amp;last_name=Davidson&amp;email=mary%40epevents.org&amp;country=United%20States&amp;utm_campaign=Meet%20Me%20at%20the%20Metaverse%20Report&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=178832973&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8U_RFtV2IYWGwJjKvJjHV0gwyQDMOPeQt3B2-Os8F9uvi9YxKMuawYg2oBUISyMcml64E-CLjeKCGTWe2sSJ0ayK53Pw&amp;utm_content=178832973&amp;utm_source=hs_email" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a>_events (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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36 - 2022 Goal Setting for You and Your Business
<p>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.<br> <br> Here are some of the resources we mention in the episode:<br> <a href="https://passionplanner.com/products/passion-roadmap" target="_blank">Passion Planner FREE pdf</a><br> <br> Books:<br> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780735214149" target="_blank">Profit First</a><br> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780786170227" target="_blank">4-hour Work Week</a><br> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982157074">Fitness for Every Body</a><br> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780143133650" target="_blank">The Broke Millenial Talks Money</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3t4JPtIUn8&amp;t=734s" target="_blank">Holiday Squares - 2021 Goals Clip<br> </a><a href="https://beingboss.club/podcast/episode-79-chalkboard-method" target="_blank">Whiteboard (aka Chalkboard) method</a><br> <br> And don't forget about our special January promotion: we want to hear from you! Send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.com with your content and topic suggestions and you will be entered to win 1 of 5 Starbucks gift cards! The deadline to enter is 5pm PST on Monday, January 31st.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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35 - Lessons Learned in Events and Business in ...
<p>In this episode, we're talking about lessons learned in events and business in 2021. Join us for our final episode of 2021!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong><br> <a href="https://passionplanner.com/" target="_blank">Passion Planner</a></p> <p>Refer to "Contingency Planning for Events" - Episode 11 of the Better Events pod!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a>_events (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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34 - Advice You Give Yourself Back in January 2...
<p>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!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a>_events (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE! </strong>Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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33 - How to Get Executive Buy-in to Try New Eve...
<p>In this episode, we're talking about How to Get Executive Buy-in to Try New Event Tech.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a>_events (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR<strong> BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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32 - Key Strategies for Mastering Expectations ...
<p>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.</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p><strong>*FREEBIE:</strong> Use Code RPCNORA for a free one year subscription to <a href="https://www.rockpapercoin.com/">Rock Paper Coin</a>!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Follow Nora and Rock Paper Coin here:</strong></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.rockpapercoin.com/">https://www.rockpapercoin.com/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockpapercoin">https://www.facebook.com/rockpapercoin</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rockpapercoin/">https://www.instagram.com/rockpapercoin/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rock-paper-coin/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/rock-paper-coin/</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES </strong>RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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31 - Event Conference Recap: IMEX America 2021
<p>In this episode, we're debriefing IMEX America 2021!</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.imexexhibitions.com/" target="_blank">IMEX</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/" target="_blank">Event MB</a></p> <p><a href="https://mysterytrip.co/" target="_blank">Mystery Trip</a></p> <p>Check out photos from the conference on the @bettereventspod Instagram!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a>_events (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE! </strong>Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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30 - Things We Wished Our Clients Knew
<p>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!</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV2jzRqAuiw&amp;t" target="_blank">Logan's YouTube Video about Post Event Reports</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/posteventreport" target="_blank">Logan's FREE Post Event Report Template</a></li> </ul> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a>_events (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE! </strong>Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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29 - Hybrid or In-Person Only - How Do You Decide?
<p>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!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR B<strong>EHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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28 - Event Horror Stories with Logan & Mary
<p>In this episode, we're going to get spoooooky and talk about event horror stories!</p> <p>Icebreaker inspired by https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/episodes</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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27 - Future-Proof Your Business by Building Rel...
<p>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.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>- Follow Aleya and Flourish Marketing here:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.flourishmarketing.co/" target="_blank">https://www.flourishmarketing.co/&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/flourishmarketing.co/?hl=en" target="_blank">@flourishmarketing.co</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aleyaharris/?hl=en" target="_blank">@aleyaharris</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES</strong> RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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26 - FAQ's
<p>In this episode, we're going through some frequently asked questions that we often get asked from friends and clients!</p> <p>-----</p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p><a href="https://remo.co/pricing" target="_blank">Remo</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM</strong>:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES</strong> RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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25 - Technology Tools for Small Business Owners
<p>In this episode, we're sharing our favorite and most helpful tools that we as business owners use for our day to day operations.</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p>17 Hats</p> <p>Toggl</p> <p>Calendly</p> <p><a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwi8w_2l8azzAhXKC60GHURKDzoYABACGgJwdg&amp;ae=2&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESQeD2xa8i0gkD1_oANi8kVodWO5ywYaXzJlGTRPdHUR7UXL311y_WD3rTTab958PeEQDD9ve8CF0YUWodBL92-_FF&amp;sig=AOD64_3rtQ_E3TfKTl0_EbEnkmFIdVD8rA&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjThfWl8azzAhVCqlsKHfTnAU8Q0Qx6BAgEEAE" target="_blank">Clickup</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwjitrmr8azzAhVyGH0KHWr-B84YABACGgJwdg&amp;ae=2&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESQeD2kpsWoz69a6MYomWRnQApIA-RxwdkUoT8KSkFGnfCeGgygp4PEDFS5mM7LJrQiBYtKs8dK14kDritwRy6qiFa&amp;sig=AOD64_1nXriXyzSZ5epeEXsGot0fvJSs6Q&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjGqbGr8azzAhVNKDQIHX_rAM4Q0Qx6BAgEEAE" target="_blank">Monday.com</a></p> <p>Canva</p> <p>Quickbooks</p> <p>OneNote</p> <p>Slack</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE! </strong>Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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24 - Top Tips for Working Remotely
<p>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!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Logan's blog post about productivity: <a href="https://loganclements.medium.com/how-tracking-my-time-changed-the-way-i-work-4067aefed4af" target="_blank">https://loganclements.medium.com/how-tracking-my-time-changed-the-way-i-work-4067aefed4af</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357" target="_blank">The 4 Hour Work Week Book</a></p> <p>Refer to Episode #7 on How to Present Yourself Professionally in the Virtual World</p> <p>Link to Mary's Coworking space:<a href="https://www.thepioneercollective.com/" target="_blank"> https://www.thepioneercollective.com/&nbsp;</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS </strong>ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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23 - Dazzle with Surprise & Delight in the Even...
<p>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.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>- Follow OFD Consulting here:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://ofdconsulting.com/" target="_blank">https://ofdconsulting.com/</a></p> <p>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ofdconsulting" target="_blank">@ofdconsulting</a></p> <p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ofdconsulting/" target="_blank">@ofdconsulting</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM</strong>:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS </strong>ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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22 - 3 Common Mistakes at Virtual Events and Ho...
<p>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!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Logan's YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvM0ofLqO3txk9-TPirVnw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvM0ofLqO3txk9-TPirVnw</a></p> <p>Link to original video: <a href="https://youtu.be/Xlk5qYPC3hc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Xlk5qYPC3hc</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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21 - Event Deep Dive With Mary
<p>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.</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p>Better Events episode about ROS: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/5---What-is-a-Run-of-Show-and-Why-Does-Your-Event-Need-It-e110nkr/a-a5j8t4a">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/5---What-is-a-Run-of-Show-and-Why-Does-Your-Event-Need-It-e110nkr/a-a5j8t4a</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM</strong>:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES</strong> RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE! </strong>Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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20 - What It's Like to Work at the Tokyo 2020 O...
<p>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.</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>6 lessons you can learn from the Olympics:&nbsp;<a href="https://loganclements.medium.com/what-the-winter-olympics-can-teach-you-about-entrepreneurship-929b7fc7a3ef" target="_blank">https://loganclements.medium.com/what-the-winter-olympics-can-teach-you-about-entrepreneurship-929b7fc7a3ef</a></li> <li>Olympics Jobs (Jetset Sports):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jetsetsports.com/joinourteam" target="_blank">https://www.jetsetsports.com/joinourteam</a></li> <li>Team USA Volunteering:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teamusa.org/Careers/Volunteer" target="_blank">https://www.teamusa.org/Careers/Volunteer</a></li> </ul> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS </strong>ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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19 - Event Pros On the Go - 2021 Retreat Debrief
<p>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!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Follow Jessica here:</strong></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tate_creative/?hl=en" target="_blank">@tate_creative</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-tate-cmp-des-veip-85260379/z" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-tate-cmp-des-veip-85260379/z</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.tatecreativeevents.com/">http://www.tatecreativeevents.com</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES</strong> RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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18 - Social Media Tips & Tricks with Heart & So...
<p>We're excited to host social media expert, Christina from Heart &amp; 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.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>- Follow Heart &amp; Social here:</p> <p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.heartandsocialmedia.com/" target="_blank">https://www.heartandsocialmedia.com/</a></p> <p>Facebook:&nbsp;@heartandsocialmedia</p> <p>Instagram:&nbsp;@heartandsocialmedia</p> <p>Pinterest:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/heartandsocialmedia/_created/" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/heartandsocialmedia/_created/</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong> <a href="https://www.canva.com/">Canva</a> is a great place for social media post templates!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>Questions or topic suggestions?</strong> Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR <strong>BEHIND THE SCENES</strong> RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE!</strong> Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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17 - Get to Know Mary
<p>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!</p> <p>Keep in touch with me (Mary) here:</p> <p><a href="https://epevents.org/">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/?hl=en">@epeventsllc</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEvVsPv_xXt7G0mrACd_cg">YouTube</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p><strong>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS</strong> ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p><strong>THANKS FOR THE LOVE! </strong>Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>
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