Dive into the thrilling world of what it's like to work at the Olympic Games. Logan shares her unique experiences from the heart of the action, comparing her roles in Paris 2024 with Tokyo 2020, and describing a typical day on the job. She also shares more about what the Athlete Moment is and her role in it. Whether you're curious about the behind-the-scenes hustle or aiming to work at future games, this episode is your all-access pass to the inner workings of the world’s biggest sporting event! SHOW NOTES Blog Post on Logan's 2018 Pyeongchang Experience: https://medium.com/@loganclements/what-the-winter-olympics-can-teach-you-about-entrepreneurship-929b7fc7a3ef Episode 20 - What It's Like to Work at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Nzhbmd3nwcI8R12siJoK2?si=AQEkJYmcTmSJpkGjoSSJKg Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Learn more about the 2024 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

Continue to master the art of timing at your next event with our Part 2, building on last week's episode. This week, Logan and Mary continue the conversation on crucial timing elements like food service, on-stage transitions, after-parties, and more. They share their experiences and best practices for managing fundraising elements, ensuring smooth transitions, and efficiently handling breakdown and load out. Tune in for more insider tips to perfect your event's timing from start to finish and discover the small tweaks that make a big impact! SHOW NOTES Timing Tips Part 1 (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m4bIHYedgPWsZPDURukYj?si=mqymOwoaSeKtQ4pzm2A1_g Timing Tips Part 1 (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/170-timing-tips-to-create-better-events-part-1/id1561944117?i=1000666891908 Tourism Richmond is a non-profit destination marking organization for Richmond, British Columbia. Learn more about Richmond B.C. at https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/ Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Learn more about the 2024 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

In this week's episode, Logan and Mary have some summer fun with the debut of their new podcast song of the summer! They also each share a bonus tip for you to use at your next event in this special summer episode. SHOW NOTES: Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

In this episode, event producers Mary and Logan break down 10 event trends and whether they're hot and you should think about them for your next event or not and maybe skip them this time around. We cover everything from plated dinners to events on Zoom and high end photography. It's a fun episode sharing our takes on some of the hottest trends in 2022. —— SHOW NOTES: Event Tech Podcast Hot or Hype Episode: https://audio.eventtechpodcast.com/e/etp-hot-or-hyped-on-event-technlolgy-trends/ Passion Planner (Logan's Referral Link): RWRD.IO/NWJ5XI2?C Walkie Talkies on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3M5ueyd ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

If you've ever wanted to work at the Olympics, X Games, or a major sporting event, this episode is for you! We sit down with Kelly Brown, TV producer turned live event producer to talk all about her international live sports experience, getting her start in TV, and advice for other event freelancers. —— SHOW NOTES: Connect with Kelly Brown: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-brown-63a00439/ Episode 40 - Showcalling 101: https://hospitality.fm/show/episode/40-showcalling-101/ Episode 56 - Producing Large Scale Sporting Events with Kelly Reed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/56-producing-large-scale-sporting-events-with-kelly-reed/id1561944117?i=1000563767274 ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

In this episode, Mary and Logan talk all about how to start an event business - for event planners, event producers, and beyond. From our own business origin stories to things we wish we knew when we started and our favorite business resources, the episode is filled with small business advice. If you’re thinking about starting a business, side hustle, or want to learn more about how we both got started in events, this episode is for you. —— SHOW NOTES: SBA: https://www.sba.gov/  SCORE (Free Business Mentoring): https://www.score.org/  MPI: https://www.mpi.org/  WISE (Women in Sports and Events): https://www.wiseworks.org/home  Profit First book: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780735214149  Logan’s Blogs 3 Strategies I Learned in My First Year in Business: https://medium.com/@loganclements/3-strategies-from-my-first-year-as-a-business-owner-1d71b4c24a9f How Tracking My Time Changed My Work: https://medium.com/@loganclements/3-strategies-from-my-first-year-as-a-business-owner-1d71b4c24a9f Episodes referenced: Ep. 10 - What does an event planner/producer even do? Ep.14 - Finding New Clients Ep. 30 - Things We Wish Our Clients Knew Ep. 44 - Managing Finances as a Small Business Owner Ep. 49 - Event Scope Creep: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Ep. 65 - Creating a Great Event Proposal ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

We're talking about one of our favorite podcast topics, community over competition, and the benefits you can experience by working with, not against your competition. Our guest this week is Natalie Franke, author of Built to Belong and founder of the Rising Tide Society. We talk about how we're stronger together, examples of event pros benefit from working with their community, and how to talk to people who are hesitant to invest in their community. —— SHOW NOTES: Follow Natalie: Website: https://nataliefranke.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieFrankeCreative/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliefranke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliefranke/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nataliefranke TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smallbiznatalie Rising Tide Society: https://www.honeybook.com/risingtide/ Rising Tide Society Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therisingtidesociety/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

This week, we breakdown the key skills and strengths that event planners and event producers need. From the softer skills to more technical ones, we share our personal experiences and what makes great planners. Learn more about how you can grow your event skills and evolve in the event industry. —— SHOW NOTES: Episode 8 - How to Manage Stress - https://hospitality.fm/show/episode/8-how-to-manage-stress/ Episode 40 - Showcalling 101 - https://hospitality.fm/show/episode/40-showcalling-101/ Logan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvM0ofLqO3txk9-TPirVnw/featured Laura Yarbrough Lloyd's Website: https://www.lauralloydevents.com/ Event Leadership Institute (ELI): https://eventleadershipinstitute.com/ —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

Too often the event industry spends all of their time and energy on the planning process and then forgets to do the post-event work. In this week's episode, we chat through our favorite do's and a couple of don'ts when it comes to properly wrapping up your event: from thank yous to post-event feedback reports, we've got you covered. After listening to this episode, you'll be ready to wrap-up your event like a pro! —— SHOW NOTES: Download Logan's free post event report: https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/posteventreport Learn how your post-event report can help you host a perfect event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV2jzRqAuiw —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

This week, Mary and Logan talk about the value of building your network as an event pro. We compare the difference between networking and building a network, why you need to have a reason behind any cold outreach, and learn how working with, instead of against, your competitors can benefit both of your businesses or careers. —— SHOW NOTES: To learn about the retreat Mary is planning, Event Pros on the Go, send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.com Logan's headshot photographer: jessicakeenerphotography.com ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

In this week's episode, we sit down with Asian Inclusivity Consultant, Jolene Jang, to talk about celebrating the AANHPI community at events, why we need to avoid whitewashing cultures, and the importance of correct name pronunciation and more. As event professionals, our industry is dedicated to creating experiences that help people feel safe, included, and celebrate so give this week's episode a listen to learn how you can create more inclusive events. —— SHOW NOTES: AANHPI -Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Whitewashing: robbing the person of color of their story and replacing them with a White person What is an Asian Inclusivity Consultant? See 1 min video What do Asians have to be concerned about? See Video Why should you care that Asians are being stabbed and attacked daily? #StopAsianHate Overview Bullet Train with Brad Pitt and White Cast controversy. The majority of the film’s main cast are white, and even Michael Shannon’s White Death is portrayed as having overtaken a prominent criminal organization in Japan. The only Japanese actor in a major role is Andrew Koji, who plays Kimura, one of the assassins on the bullet train who is lured there by The Prince. To learn about how to be inclusive, first learn more about Asian American Culture. You can listen, watch and read. At your events, make sure to have involve a few people from the specific group to get their feedback on any ethnic ideas. If you want to add some fun information here are items about Asian Americans people don't know. Follow Jolene: Website: https://jolenejang.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianallies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolenejang/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolenejang/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoleneJang FB Group Asian Allies https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianallies FB Group Empowered Asians https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredasians You can be an ally in the hospitality and event community. APIEventProfs Group on Linkedin #APIEventProfs: https://www.linkedin.com/company/apieventprofs/about/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

This week, Logan dives into a series of conversations for small business owners, from why we all should do things that scare us to automation that can save you time. Whether you own a business or are looking to advance in your career, there are nuggets to help you save time and build your career strategy in this episode. —— SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Logan's company, Logan Strategy Group: https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/ Watch YouTube videos for: "Projects that scare you": https://youtu.be/WTUt2ohOnZ0 "Automations that save time" - https://youtu.be/xmy8B8_d0ic Tips to Grow Your Business https://youtu.be/lbvpTWpyoWg Plan a Solo Retreat Day - https://youtu.be/w_ji0IHkccw Subscribe to Logan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvM0ofLqO3txk9-TPirVnw ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

In this episode, Mary will be talking about her favorite thing - fundraising events, but more specifically the Purpose behind fundraising events. This episode is full of intention and thinking through how to make the most of your fundraising event and setting goals that help your fundraising events be successful. If you're a nonprofit leader, event professional, or just someone that wants to better understand fundraising events, this episode is for you.  —— SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Mary's company, EP Events: https://epevents.org/ Episode 2 - Starting with Why and Finding Your Event Northstar: https://hospitality.fm/show/episode/2-starting-with-why-finding-your-event-northstar/ Episode 4 - Fundraising Event Strategies for Non-Profits: https://hospitality.fm/show/episode/4-fundraising-event-strategies-for-non-profits/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

In this week's episode, Logan and Mary dive into how to craft a standout event resume and ace your interviews, whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned pro. They cover essential resume tips, including what to include and how to enhance your LinkedIn profile. Tune in for expert advice on making a lasting impression on potential employers! SHOW NOTES: Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

Let's talk about building your dream team at your company - that can be with full-time employees, part-time, or even contractors. Our guests this week are Courtney and Dana of HUSTLE + GATHER, a training and consulting firm that grew out of three successful businesses our two guests built together. We talk about when you know you need to hire your first employee, the secrets to hiring the right person for the right role, and how hiring affects your bottom line. —— SHOW NOTES: Follow Courtney and Dana: Website: http://www.hustleandgather.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hustle-Gather-105544164832577 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustleandgather/ HUSTLE + GATHER Podcast: https://www.hustleandgather.com/hustle-and-gather-podcast Megan Ely's Episode: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK9530295429.mp3?updated=1656018654 Ep. 2 - Finding Your Why/Northstar: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK5909452041.mp3?updated=1656018677 Hiring Course - https://www.hustleandgather.com/offers/sWgKFSdX/checkout Ep. 42 - Enneagrams & Event Planning - https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK8527682797.mp3?updated=1656018644 Bonus Tip: Just Not Sorry Plugin - https://justnotsorry.com/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

Event proposals are the building blocks of winning new business as an event pro. We bring you behind the curtain to learn about how we write winning proposals, how we use them in our business after we've won the event, and best practices we use on a daily basis. Learn more about how you can improve your sales and onboarding process with this week's episode! —— SHOW NOTES: Ep. 49 - Event Scope Creep - https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK5082538971.mp3?updated=1656018640 Ep. 32 - Key Strategies for Mastering Expectations with High-End Clients with Nora Sheils - https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK2282782406.mp3?updated=1656018650 Bonus Tip Book: Set Boundaries and Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawab - https://bookshop.org/books/set-boundaries-find-peace-a-guide-to-reclaiming-yourself/9780593192092 ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

If you're looking to grow or market your business, Google Analytics can be a useful tool for helping you hone in your target audience. We sit down with Christie Osborne, event industry educator and owner of Mountainside Media, to discuss how to turn data into dollars, the good and bad of Google Ads, and what insights we can learn from our analytics. She has tips for people just getting started in the event industry as well as season pros so bring your pen or pencil and get ready to walk away with concrete tools for your business. —— SHOW NOTES: Follow Christie and her company Mountainside Media here: Website: https://mountainsidemedia.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtnsidemediaco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnsidemediaco/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountainsidemedia/ Megan Ely's Episode: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK9530295429.mp3?updated=1656018654 Christie's Free Download - 5 Key Google Analytics You Need as an Event Pro - https://mountainsidemedia.com/key-google-analytics-for-wedding-pros/ How to Get Started with Google Analytics: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9306384?hl=en GA4 Install link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9744165?hl=en ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

Get ready to travel back in time with us and look ahead to the future as we react to the predictions we made back in July 2021 and make new ones for 2023. Did we get it right? How have our podcasting set-ups changed? All of that and more as we look at the future of events and reflect on how far we've come in just one year as an industry. —— SHOW NOTES: Grossy Pelosi Vodka Sauce - https://www.danpelosi.com/post/grossy-vodka-sawce Episode #13 - Predictions from June 2021 - https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK4671120162.mp3?updated=1656018659 Badassery Speaker Network - https://badassery-hq.com/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod Watch the behind-the-scenes recording on YouTube, search "Better Events Podcast" THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

One of the key elements to success in events is the team behind the scenes. We talk through how we staff out in-person events, virtual events, and hybrid events. We also talk about where we find great event staff and how we get staffed at events. And we tackle the controversial question: are volunteers as event staff overrated or underrated? Listen to learn what both Logan and Mary think. —— SHOW NOTES: FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

We're talking all about event budgets this week - why is it important? What do people often forget in their event budget? How do you use the budget during your planning process? We answer all of this and more in today's episode. No matter if you're a seasoned event pro or a beginner, there's something here for you! —— SHOW NOTES: Virtual Event Budget Template (paid): https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/shop/virtual-event-budget-template Event Budgets - Logan's YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjnD1R53iN8 Boomerang for Gmail: https://www.boomeranggmail.com/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Follow Lauren here: Website: https://thelaurenboyd.com/ Instagram: @guidemybusiness & @thelaurenboyd Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/legallyaligned Relay Pro: https://relaypro.com/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast by buying us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Mary’s Untethered Presentation - The Future of Fundraising Events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yBKVrVFKNo FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Remo: https://remo.co/ 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. Notion: https://www.notion.so/ Episode #43 - How to Secure Hosted Opportunities as an Event Planner with Vanessa Loney: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/43---How-to-Secure-Hosted-Opportunities-as-an-Event-Planner-with-Vanessa-Loney-e1edb4a/a-a7dfeav Follow Hoyin Cheung here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hoyincheung ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Episode #2 - Starting with Why and Finding Your Event Northstar: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/2---Starting-with-Why--Finding-Your-Event-NorthStar-eupf69 Mary’s Company: EP Events - Events with a Purpose: https://epevents.org/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

In this episode, Logan and Mary dive into the best ways to spend your time as an event pro. They share how they allocate their time across events, networking, and business growth, and reveal personal wins from smart time investments and efficient tools. They'll also guide you on what to avoid and give tips for newcomers to maximize their efforts in the industry. Tune in for actionable advice on navigating the demands on your time when it comes to event planning and running your own business. SHOW NOTES: Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Episode #40 - Showcalling 101: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/40---Showcalling-101-e1dh2tt  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 Follow Kelly Reed on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-reed-87523930/ Instagram: @kellyreed10 Van Wagner Productions: http://www.vanwagner.com/  ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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 —— SHOW NOTES: Episode #15: Emphasizing Hospitality in Events with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/15---Emphasizing-Hospitality-in-Events-with-Laura-Yarbrough-e14tqud http://www.loganstrategygroup.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Asking Better Questions with Jen Mueller Episode: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/48---How-to-Ask-Better-Questions-for-First-Impressions--Interviews-and-More-with-Jen-Mueller-e1get4h Royalty Free Music Options: #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyE-FV9UL3s&list=PLW_omwEM1aifHXPSo2Dl6BO9K75kOHp1r&index=15 #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC-NM1FuvBE&list=PLW_omwEM1aifHXPSo2Dl6BO9K75kOHp1r&index=17 Follow Arianna Black here: Website: https://www.womenpm.org/conference-details LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-s-black/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Follow Luke Clements here: Linktree: linktr.ee/itslukeclements Website: https://www.itslukeclements.com/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/itslukeclements Open Broadcast Software (OBS): https://obsproject.com/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Follow West Peek Productions here: Website: https://westpeek.productions/ Social: @westpeekevents LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-peek-productions Calendly: https://calendly.com/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: http://www.loganstrategygroup.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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). —— SHOW NOTES: FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Jen’s Asking Better Questions Video Series: https://www.talksportytome.com/Asking-Better-Questions-Video-Series Follow Jen here: Website: https://www.talksportytome.com Instagram: @TalkSportytoMe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmuellertalksporty/ Twitter: @JenTalksSports and @TalkSportytoMe Jamboard: https://jamboard.google.com/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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! —— SHOW NOTES: Built to Belong by Natalie Franke Be Our Guest Business Etiquette Made Easy City of Saviors The Little Book of Life Skills ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

In this week's episode, Mary and Logan unravel the secrets to mastering your schedule in the event industry. They define what time management really means for an event pro, share strategies for juggling multiple events, and discuss the importance of time tracking. Whether it's managing crunch time onsite or adjusting tactics between busy and slow seasons, they've got tips to keep you ahead of the clock. Tune in to discover how Mary and Logan have refined their time management techniques since starting their businesses and how you can too! SHOW NOTES: Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Unity Intercom (virtual comms): https://www.unityintercom.com/cloud ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Follow Lynne here: Website: https://lynnereznickphotography.com/ The Wedding Client Experience Academy Download Mentorship Bundle and Other Resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnereznickphoto/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnereznickphotography ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: Ep. 15: Emphasizing Hospitality in Events with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd Profit First (Book) Women with Money by Jean Chatsky (Book) HerMoney Podcast The Magic of Tiny Business (Book) Smart Women Finish Rich (Book) ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. Watch the entire episode on the Better Events YouTube and Facebook page as well as Logan Clements and Mary Davidson's LinkedIn Page Logan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganclements/ Mary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrosedavidson/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. —— SHOW NOTES: IMEX Recap Episode #31 of the Better Events Pod MPI WEC Event2022: https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco SITE: https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco IBTM World: https://www.ibtmworld.com/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. ----- SHOW NOTES: 4 Tendencies Quiz 4 Day Week Book ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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! ----- SHOW NOTES: - Follow Jasmine here: Website: workwithjasmine.com Instagram: @thejasminesmith Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminesmith1126/ Twitter: @jasminedotsmith Listen to her new podcast, Built to Quit wherever you listen to podcasts ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. ----- SHOW NOTES: If you're interested in our Run of Show (ROS) template, send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.com ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

In this episode we sit down with Gretchen Culver to talk about microweddings!  ----- SHOW NOTES: (Spotify listeners - don't fret, video podcasts will be returning soon!) - Follow Gretchen here: Website: http://www.rocketscience.events/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocketscience.events/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocketsciencewe ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. ----- SHOW NOTES: - Follow Bron here: Website: www.theflowerguybron.com   More About Bron: https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/bron-hansboro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflowerguybron Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflowerguybron/ ----- 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! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

This week, we sat down with Carla Cobos Hull to dive into the struggle event professionals have with burnout and setting boundaries. She dives into her journey, debunks the old burnout model, and shares her fresh perspective on work-life balance. Tune in for Carla’s pro tips on managing diverse client expectations and kicking off a sustainable career in the event industry! SHOW NOTES: Connect with Carla Cobos Hull: Website: www.unleash-international.com Instagram: @unleashwithcarla Facebook: @CarlaCobosHull LinkedIn: http//www.linkedin.com/in/carlacoboshull888 Join our private community on Substack: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

In this episode we sit down with Allison Pieter to talk about knowing your worth. ----- SHOW NOTES: (Spotify listeners - don't fret, video podcasts will be returning soon!) - Follow Allison and Cassis Productions here: Website: https://cassisproductions.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassisproductions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cassisproductions - Learn about the Metaverse from the EventMB Blog here.  ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

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. Here are some of the resources we mention in the episode: Passion Planner FREE pdf Books: Profit First 4-hour Work Week Fitness for Every Body The Broke Millenial Talks Money Holiday Squares - 2021 Goals Clip Whiteboard (aka Chalkboard) method 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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support

In this episode, we're talking about lessons learned in events and business in 2021. Join us for our final episode of 2021!  ----- SHOW NOTES: Passion Planner Refer to "Contingency Planning for Events" - Episode 11 of the Better Events pod!  ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email bettereventspod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support