<p>One of the most important parts of owning a business is the legal aspect. We interviewed lawyer and small business owner Lauren Boyd of Guide My Business to talk through the steps that every business owner should take to legally align their business. We also dive into contracts, the impact of COVID on event businesses, and more. Whether you’re just starting your business or have been in business for years, there is something for you in this episode.</p><p>——<br>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>Follow Lauren here:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thelaurenboyd.com/">https://thelaurenboyd.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: @guidemybusiness &amp; @thelaurenboyd</p><p>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/legallyaligned">https://www.facebook.com/groups/legallyaligned</a></p><p>Relay Pro: <a href="https://relaypro.com/">https://relaypro.com/</a></p><p>-----<br>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br>@bettereventspod<br>@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br>@epeventsllc (Mary)</p><p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>This week, we sit down and list out all of the reasons why we love virtual events. Whether you’re in the camp that has embraced the digital revolution for events, between 100% virtual and hybrid events, or someone who’s been a little resistant, we lay out all of the pros of having a virtual event, as a planner and an organizer. Learn more about why we think virtual events are here to stay and some of the benefits of adding this skill to your event toolkit.</p><p>——</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>Mary’s Untethered Presentation - The Future of Fundraising Events: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yBKVrVFKNo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yBKVrVFKNo</a></p><p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</p><p>@bettereventspod</p><p>@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)</p><p>@epeventsllc (Mary)</p><p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod</p><p>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!</p><p>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>

<p>No matter if you’re hosting a virtual event or looking to engage with your hybrid workforce, attendee and audience engagement is a vital. We sit down with Hoyin Cheung, the CEO and founder of Remo, to discuss best practices for creating authentic attendee engagement, the future of remote work, and more. Remo is an interactive virtual event platform that empowers you to recreate natural interactions in any type of gathering; from global events to remote work meetings.</p> <p>——<br> SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Remo: https://remo.co/</p> <p>Remo has generously offered our listeners a 15% discount on a Remo plan. Use the discount code BETTEREVENTS at checkout to receive the offer, the code is active until July 31st.</p> <p>Notion: <a href="https://www.notion.so/">https://www.notion.so/</a></p> <p>Episode #43 - How to Secure Hosted Opportunities as an Event Planner with Vanessa Loney: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/43---How-to-Secure-Hosted-Opportunities-as-an-Event-Planner-with-Vanessa-Loney-e1edb4a/a-a7dfeav">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/43---How-to-Secure-Hosted-Opportunities-as-an-Event-Planner-with-Vanessa-Loney-e1edb4a/a-a7dfeav</a></p> <p>Follow Hoyin Cheung here:</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/hoyincheung">linkedin.com/in/hoyincheung</a></p> <p>-----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>One of our favorite things to do on the podcast is to tackle the “Shoulds” of the event industry. And one of the biggest questions to ask yourself as an event host or ask your client as a planner is “Should You Even Have an Event?” We’ve talked about how often we see a disconnect between the mission/goal of an event and the execution and one way to check that you’re staying aligned is to first challenge if you need to have an event in the first place.</p> <p>——</p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Episode #2 - Starting with Why and Finding Your Event Northstar: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/2---Starting-with-Why--Finding-Your-Event-NorthStar-eupf69">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/2---Starting-with-Why--Finding-Your-Event-NorthStar-eupf69</a></p> <p>Mary’s Company: EP Events - Events with a Purpose: <a href="https://epevents.org/">https://epevents.org/</a></p> <p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</p> <p>@bettereventspod</p> <p>@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)</p> <p>@epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!</p> <p>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>

<p>Ever wonder what it's like to produce at the Kentucky Derby, the Final Four, and the Olympic Games? This week's guest Kelly Reed of Van Wagner has done just that. She breaks down her experience producing and showcalling some of the largest events in the world and shares tangible tips about how you can get into sports production and overall business advice for achieving your professional goals.</p> <p>——<br> SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Episode #40 - Showcalling 101: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/40---Showcalling-101-e1dh2tt&nbsp;</p> <p>Episode #20 - What It's Like to Work at the Tokyo Olympics: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/20---What-Its-Like-to-Work-at-the-Tokyo-2020-Olympics-e16big7</p> <p>Follow Kelly Reed on:</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-reed-87523930/" target="_blank"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-reed-87523930/</u></a></p> <p>Instagram: @kellyreed10</p> <p>Van Wagner Productions: http://www.vanwagner.com/&nbsp;</p> <p>-----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>We both love working with VIP guests, speakers, and clients. We sit down to talk about Mary’s recent experience at a hybrid event, how you prepare for working with VIPs, and some classic dos and don’ts</p> <p>——</p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Episode #15: Emphasizing Hospitality in Events with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/15---Emphasizing-Hospitality-in-Events-with-Laura-Yarbrough-e14tqud">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/15---Emphasizing-Hospitality-in-Events-with-Laura-Yarbrough-e14tqud</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.loganstrategygroup.com/">http://www.loganstrategygroup.com</a></p> <p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</p> <p>@bettereventspod</p> <p>@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)</p> <p>@epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!</p> <p>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>

<p>Virtual events have opened up events to attendees across the country and even internationally. As you create your hybrid or virtual event, you need to think about your virtual attendees' paths. We interview Arianna Black, an experience architect with Women in Product, about her experience in building passionate online communities and listening to their needs.</p> <p>——<br> SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Asking Better Questions with Jen Mueller Episode: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/48---How-to-Ask-Better-Questions-for-First-Impressions--Interviews-and-More-with-Jen-Mueller-e1get4h">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/48---How-to-Ask-Better-Questions-for-First-Impressions--Interviews-and-More-with-Jen-Mueller-e1get4h</a></p> <p>Royalty Free Music Options:</p> <p>#1: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyE-FV9UL3s&amp;list=PLW_omwEM1aifHXPSo2Dl6BO9K75kOHp1r&amp;index=15">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyE-FV9UL3s&amp;list=PLW_omwEM1aifHXPSo2Dl6BO9K75kOHp1r&amp;index=15</a></p> <p>#2: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC-NM1FuvBE&amp;list=PLW_omwEM1aifHXPSo2Dl6BO9K75kOHp1r&amp;index=17">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC-NM1FuvBE&amp;list=PLW_omwEM1aifHXPSo2Dl6BO9K75kOHp1r&amp;index=17</a></p> <p>Follow Arianna Black here:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.womenpm.org/conference-details">https://www.womenpm.org/conference-details</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-s-black/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-s-black/</a> <br> -----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>Let’s talk all about hosting events in Zoom. We talk about why Zoom is so popular, our favorite features, what it means to be a Zoom producer and how you can learn how to become a Zoom producer.</p> <p>——</p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</p> <p>@bettereventspod</p> <p>@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)</p> <p>@epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!</p> <p>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>

<p>Virtual event technicians and streaming engineers play a crucial role in elevating your virtual and hybrid events. We sit down with Luke Clements to talk about how you can elevate your next livestream, how he started using OBS, and common mistakes he sees clients make and how you can avoid them.</p> <p>——<br> SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Follow Luke Clements here:</p> <p>Linktree: linktr.ee/itslukeclements</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.itslukeclements.com/">https://www.itslukeclements.com/</a></p> <p>Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/itslukeclements">https://www.twitch.tv/itslukeclements</a></p> <p>Open Broadcast Software (OBS): <a href="https://obsproject.com/">https://obsproject.com/</a></p> <p>-----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>Learn how two connectors pivoted their business during the pandemic and have continued to scaled as a virtual and hybrid event production company. We talk about how they got started, tips for scaling your business, and make a connection between running your business and doing squats. Don’t miss this exciting conversation with West Peek Production co-founders Scooter Taylor and Tre’von Hill.</p> <p>——<br> SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Follow West Peek Productions here:</p> <p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://westpeek.productions/">https://westpeek.productions/</a></p> <p>Social: @westpeekevents</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-peek-productions">https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-peek-productions</a></p> <p>Calendly: <a href="https://calendly.com/">https://calendly.com/</a> <br> -----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>We made it to episode 50! We reflect on our favorite moments from our first 49 episodes, what we’ve learned so far and a look ahead at what’s coming up on the podcast. We also take you behind the scenes on some of the production that goes into the pod so stick around if you’re looking to start your own podcast.</p><p>——</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>http://www.loganstrategygroup.com</p><p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</p><p>@bettereventspod</p><p>@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)</p><p>@epeventsllc (Mary)</p><p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod</p><p>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!</p><p>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>

<p>Scope creep is one of the biggest challenges as an event business or a business really in general. We share what scope creep is, why it’s a problem, what you can do to avoid it in future projects, and flip the script to talk about when scope creep can be good (it’s rare but possible we promise).</p> <p>——</p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</p> <p>@bettereventspod</p> <p>@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)</p> <p>@epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!</p> <p>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>

<p>In this episode, we interview sports journalist and business owner Jen Mueller about the power of asking better questions. We talk about what makes a question good, why it’s important and how you can incorporate better questions into your life, especially if you’re moderating a panel or participating in an interview.</p> <p>——<br> SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Jen’s Asking Better Questions Video Series: <a href="https://www.talksportytome.com/Asking-Better-Questions-Video-Series">https://www.talksportytome.com/Asking-Better-Questions-Video-Series</a></p> <p>Follow Jen here:</p> <p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.talksportytome.com/">https://www.talksportytome.com</a></p> <p>Instagram: @TalkSportytoMe</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmuellertalksporty/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmuellertalksporty/</a></p> <p>Twitter: @JenTalksSports and @TalkSportytoMe</p> <p>Jamboard: <a href="https://jamboard.google.com/">https://jamboard.google.com/</a></p> <p>-----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>In this episode, we recap a book we read called Built to Belong by Natalie Franke and talk about the importance of community over competition. We break down some of the key principles, share examples of how community has helped us in our careers, and have a surprise announcement at the end so stick around!</p> <p>——<br> SHOW NOTES:</p> <p><a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781546017684" target="_blank"><em>Built to Belong </em>by Natalie Franke</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Be-Our-Guest-Perfecting-Institute/dp/1423145844 " target="_blank"><em>Be Our Guest</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Business-Etiquette-Made-Easy-Professional/dp/1510751939/ref=asc_df_1510751939/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=475795130774&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=6272558529943358146&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9033474&amp;hvtargid=pla-907550824305&amp;psc=1 " target="_blank"><em>Business Etiquette Made Easy</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780765381194" target="_blank"><em>City of Saviors</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781538751701" target="_blank"><em>The Little Book of Life Skills</em></a></p> <p>-----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>In this episode, Mary and Logan sit down to talk through a recent hybrid event, from the event basics, tech set-up, and staffing plan. We also recap our top key takeaways that you can apply to your next event.</p> <p>——</p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Unity Intercom (virtual comms): https://www.unityintercom.com/cloud</p> <p>-----</p> <p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</p> <p>@bettereventspod</p> <p>@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)</p> <p>@epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod</p> <p>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!</p> <p>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>

<p>In this episode, we interview Lynne about her experience with mentorship, coaching, and advice giving. There comes a time in every business owner’s career where they have learned so much that they’re ready to step into a role of an educator. We dive into the key differences, opportunities to mentor in the event industry, and more.</p> <p>——<br> SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Follow Lynne here:</p> <p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://lynnereznickphotography.com/">https://lynnereznickphotography.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://lynnereznickphotography.com/wedding-client-experience-academy">The Wedding Client Experience Academy</a></p> <p><a href=" https://lynnereznickphotography.com/lrp-education">Download Mentorship Bundle and Other Resources</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lynnereznickphoto/">https://www.instagram.com/lynnereznickphoto/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lynnereznickphotography">https://www.facebook.com/lynnereznickphotography</a></p> <p>-----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>In this episode, we’re talking all about the financial side of being a business owner. Mary and Logan share lessons they’ve learned from their years in business, where they go to learn and ask for advice, and tools you can use in your business, events and beyond.</p> <p>——<br> SHOW NOTES:</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/15---Emphasizing-Hospitality-in-Events-with-Laura-Yarbrough-e14tqud">Ep. 15: Emphasizing Hospitality in Events with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780735214149">Profit First (Book)</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781538745380">Women with Money by Jean Chatsky (Book)</a></p> <p><a href=" https://hermoney.com/t/podcasts/">HerMoney Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781523094783">The Magic of Tiny Business (Book)</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780525573043">Smart Women Finish Rich (Book)</a></p> <p>-----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)<br> </p> <p>Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod</p> <p><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>

<p>In this special episode of the Better Events podcast, Mary and Logan go live on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn to share their event opinions that many might find unpopular. Filled with fun bonus tips, they talk about creating fun at virtual events, wedding dinners vs. late-night snacks, roles of MCs and event marketing plans, and more.</p> <p>Watch the entire episode on the Better Events YouTube and Facebook page as well as Logan Clements and Mary Davidson's LinkedIn Page</p> <p>Logan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganclements/</p> <p>Mary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrosedavidson/</p> <p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)</p> <p>Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod<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>

<p>In this episode, we sit down once again with friend of the pod and the head of Global Planning for Blue Ribbon Events, Vanessa Loney. We dive into what we mean when we say hosted opportunities, the value they bring to you as a planner or a vendor or event venue, and how to make the most of hosted experiences.</p> <p>——<br> <br> SHOW NOTES:<br> <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/31---Event-Conference-Recap-IMEX-America-2021-e1ad4of" target="_blank">IMEX Recap Episode #31 of the Better Events Pod</a></p> <p>MPI WEC Event2022: <a href="https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco">https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco</a></p> <p>SITE: <a href="https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco">https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco</a></p> <p>IBTM World: <a href="https://www.ibtmworld.com/">https://www.ibtmworld.com/</a><br> -----<br> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:<br> <br> @bettereventspod<br> @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)<br> @epeventsllc (Mary)<br> </p> <p>Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod</p> <p><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>

<p>In this episode, we’re talking enneagrams and share our results live and what it means in the event planning world. We’ll go through what enneagrams even are, our live reactions, and how they relate to our event planning process.<br> <br> -----<br> <br> SHOW NOTES:<br> <a href="https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/" target="_blank">4 Tendencies Quiz</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/Day-Week-productivity-profitability-sustainable/dp/034942490X/ref%3Dasc_df_034942490X/?tag%3Dhyprod-20%26linkCode%3Ddf0%26hvadid%3D459680637280%26hvpos%3D%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D9109665034521358171%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dc%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D9033474%26hvtargid%3Dpla-863622118022%26psc%3D1&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1644883350820450&amp;usg=AOvVaw02KUni0WPYY-PhBR2IQJ6z " target="_blank">4 Day Week Book</a><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 SPOTIFY AND 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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<p>In this episode, you'll learn more about me, Logan Clements. I talk about my background in sports, how I got started in events, and living abroad in China.</p> <p><strong>Keep in touch with me (Logan) here:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/">@loganstrategygroup_events</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvM0ofLqO3txk9-TPirVnw/featured?view_as=subscriber">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>

<p>We're excited to host fellow event planner and friend of the podcast, Laura Yarbrough of Laura Yarbrough Events. We dive into the hospitality side of events and why you should make sure it plays a part in your planning process</p> <p>-----</p> <p>- Follow Laura here:</p> <p>Email: laura@laurayarbroughevents.com</p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.laurayarbroughevents.com/">http://www.laurayarbroughevents.com/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraayarbrough/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraayarbrough/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurayarbrough_events/?hl=en">@laurayarbrough_events</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz0lA6_koLBG1-fjHK3eD4w">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz0lA6_koLBG1-fjHK3eD4w</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>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</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 BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p>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>

<p>In this episode, we'll share with you how we get clients and you will come away with ideas to build your client pool and grow your business.</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>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</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 BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p>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>

<p>In this episode, we're breaking out our crystal balls to predict the future of the event industry. Join us as we talk about what we've learned in the last year and how you can stay ahead of the event trends in the future.</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>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</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 BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>!</p> <p>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>

<p>We're joined by Anca from Trifan Events and the Events Demystified podcast as she shares all about hybrid event production, how to create a polished hybrid event, and how to decide if hybrid events are right for you. We are pleased to have Anca as a guest of the Better Events Podcast!</p> <p>-----</p> <p>- Follow Anca here:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://treefanevents.com/hybrid-event-services/">https://treefanevents.com/hybrid-event-services/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/">https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/</a></p> <p>Podcast: <a href="https://eventsdemystified.com/">https://eventsdemystified.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>

<p>In this episode, you'll learn more about how you can incorporate contingency planning into your events and why it's so important.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Bonus tip: <a href="https://www.allseated.com/">Allseated</a> - A great floor planning platform!&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><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>

<p>In this episode, you'll learn more about what an event planner/producer does. Whether you are in the event industry, interested in getting started in the industry, or just want to learn more about what we do, this episode is for you!</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> --- 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>

<p>We're joined by Jess Keener, of Jess Keener Photography. Jess has been an entrepreneur for the past 13 years running a photography business called Jessica Keener Photography, specializing in portraits and event photography. She is currently starting a new business, Palate Cookies, baking a variety of creative cookies with an exploratory palette of flavors. In today's episode, Jess will guide you on being authentic while building your brand.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Follow Jess here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesskeenerphoto/">@jesskeenerphoto</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/palatecookies/">@palatecookies</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/keenoncolor/">@keenoncolor </a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/keenerchronicles/">@keenerchronicles</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>

<p>In this episode, you'll learn more about how you can manage stress and come away knowing that you're not alone and that we all need a reminder to take care of our personal needs.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Why you should try new things - <a href="https://loganclements.medium.com/why-we-all-need-a-mental-jungle-gym-a48a59ba38f3?source=your_stories_page-------------------------------------">Logan's Blog Post</a></p> <p>Is stress good or bad? <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-wide-wide-world-psychology/201601/why-stress-is-both-good-and-bad">Article 1</a>, <a href="https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2012/12/good-stress-bad-stress.html">Article 2</a></p> <p>Book Recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316">Why We Sleep</a></p> <p>Gretchen Rubin's <a href="https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/">4 Tendencies Quiz</a> and the <a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-happiness-project/about-the-book/">Happiness Project</a> book</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>

<p>In this episode, you'll learn more about upgrading your own virtual setup and how to complete your own speaker tech check and come away with platform and tool suggestions to improve how you present yourself professionally in the virtual world.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Learn more about our <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rzeyCdEc1b6uuinUY7T5YZ9e462PClQj/view?usp=sharing">workshop</a> we present on this topic!</p> <p>Our favorite video of the year: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGOofzZOyl8">Lawyer Zoom Cat</a></p> <p>Top 4 platforms for virtual events/streaming: Zoom, Streamyard, OBS, Youtube Live</p> <p>Top 3 tools to upgrade your virtual setup: Ring Light, USB Microphone, Ethernet Cable</p> <p>Check your internet speed at <a href="//fast.com">fast.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> --- 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>

<p>We're joined by Vanessa Loney, Head of Global Planning for Blue Ribbon Events. Vanessa has overseen some of the most elaborate festivals, corporate events and social galas for a client list that includes celebrities, business executives and non-profits. In today's episode, Vanessa will guide us on how to get more business with RFPs (Request for Proposals) and you, our listeners, will come away knowing how to structure your RFPs and how to find them. We are pleased to have Vanessa as a guest of the Better Events Podcast!</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Follow Vanessa here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaloney/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BRibbonEvents" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blueribbon_events/" target="_blank">Instagram</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>

<p>In today's episode, we're going to dive into your Run of Show/your ROS/timeline and how to build it and use it in your event.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://loganclements.medium.com/why-you-need-an-event-plan-for-your-next-zoom-meeting-2836f7c92edb?source=your_stories_page-------------------------------------">Logan's Blog post</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcN6OTl6PCs&amp;t">YouTube video</a> about this topic!</p> <p>Exclusive listener giveaway: Email us for a copy of a Run of Show template!</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> --- 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>

<p>In today's episode, you'll learn about strategies to utilize when planning your fundraising event and come away with tangible tips on how to get started. Mary and Logan tackle the best kind of fundraisers to do and if fundraisers really are the best way to raise funds.&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Our favorite fundraising event platforms: <a href="https://www.auctria.com/">Auctria</a>, <a href="https://www.pledge.to/">Pledgeling</a>, <a href="https://www.onecause.com/">One Cause</a>, <a href="https://www.greatergiving.com/en">Greater Giving</a>, and <a href="https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/">Charity Auctions Today</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Questions about fundraising platforms? Reach out at our email below!&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><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> --- 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>

<p>We're joined by Jaclyn from Plan Me Away LLC as she shares how to stay COVID compliant at hybrid events. Jaclyn, based out of LA, has over 20 years of experience in event production and business operations and we are pleased to have her as a guest of the Better Events Podcast!&nbsp;</p> <p>-----</p> <p>- Follow Jaclyn <a href="https://www.instagram.com/planmeaway/">@planmeaway</a> on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and learn more about her services at <a href="https://planmeaway.co/">planmeaway.co</a></p> <p>**Disclaimer: Check your CDC guidelines, we are not medical professionals.&nbsp;</p> <p>- <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/considerations-for-events-gatherings.html">CDC Guidelines</a> for large gathering (check your state and county rules for more in depth guidance)</p> <p>- <a href="https://healtheducationservices.net/training/covid-19-compliance-officer-c19co/">COVID Compliance Officer information&nbsp;</a></p> <p>- <a href="https://www.eventscouncil.org/COVID-19/COVID-19-resources">Events Council Guidelines</a></p> <p>- <a href="http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/docs/protocols/Reopening_MusicTelevisionFilmProduction.pdf">Appendix J</a> (referred to in episode)</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>

<p>In today's episode, you'll learn more about your why / your events North Star and how you can apply it to your planning process to create better events!&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://loganclements.medium.com/define-your-why-how-to-bring-focus-to-your-event-39e5aee0aecb?source=your_stories_page-------------------------------------">Logan's Blog post</a></p> <p>Email <a href="//bettereventspod@gmail.com">Mary</a> for her event Marketing/Communications Timeline Template.</p> <p>Check your internet speed at <a href="https://fast.com/">https://fast.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><strong>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a><strong>!</strong></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>

<p>What is this podcast? Who are your hosts? What can you expect in this podcast? What will you gain by listening to this podcast? Take a listen to find out!</p> <p>Logan's favorite clipboard linked <a href="https://www.target.com/p/plastic-document-holder-with-clipboard-up-38-up-8482/-/A-13319449#lnk=sametab">here</a>.</p> <p>Our favorite project management tools: <a href="https://toggl.com/">Toggl</a> or <a href="https://clickup.com/">ClickUp</a></p> <p>Mary's favorite caterer/food presentation: <a href="https://www.subzeroicecream.com/">Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>Questions or topic suggestions?</strong> Email <a href="//bettereventspod@gmail.com">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/">@bettereventspod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan)</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)</p> <p><strong>CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw"><strong>YOUTUBE</strong></a><strong>!</strong></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>

<p>Welcome to the "Better Events" podcast! Join two event strategists, Logan Clements and Mary Davidson, who believe we can all create, host and attend better events.</p> <p>In this podcast you will:</p> <p>1. Learn about event strategy and actions that you can use today as an event host, planner, or manager,<br> 2. Hear directly from the people who are creating innovative and inspiring events today and tomorrow<br> 3. And Grow your business along the way!</p> <p>Now let's get started and thanks for listening to the "Better Events" podcast.</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="//bettereventspod@gmail.com">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> &nbsp;</p> <p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/">@loganstrategygroup_events</a> (Logan) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary)<a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/"> &nbsp;</a></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support</a>