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Better Events
Welcome to the "Better Events" podcast! Join two event planners and producers, Logan Clements and Mary Davidson, who believe we can all create, host and attend better events. In this podcast you will 1. Learn about event strategy and actions that you can use today as an event host, planner, or manager, 2. Hear directly from the people who are creating innovative and inspiring events today and tomorrow 3. And Grow your business and career along the way! Now let's get started and thanks for…
Episodes
Better Events210 - How We Book and Sell Events: Finding Clients, Repeat Work, and Lessons Learned
In this week's episode , we’re diving into the sales side of running an event business. We share how we each approach marketing, finding new clients, and…
Better Events209 - Run of Show Secrets: 10 Tips Every Event Pro Should Know
In this episode, Logan shares her top 10 tips every event pro should know when building a run of show. From planning smooth transitions and managing speaker…
Better Events208 - Mics, Speakers, and Sound: How to Set Your Event Up for Success with Sean Walker
In this week's episode, we're joined by Sean Walker, an expert audio engineer turned CEO of Northwest Audio Engineers, to talk all things sound. Sean shares…
Better Events207 - Traveling for Events, Part 2: Packing Tips, Travel Habits & Life on the Move
In Part 2 of our travel series, we’re talking all about what it’s really like to travel for events. From our go-to packing hacks and must-have gear to handling…
Better Events206 - Traveling for Events, Part 1: How We Book, Bill, and Build Travel into Our Event Work
In this week's episode, we’re digging into the behind-the-scenes logistics of traveling for events. From how we land gigs that require travel to how we…
Better Events205 - Real Talk about Sustainable Events with Alycia Drube
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by event sustainability advocate and onsite event manager, Alycia Drube for a real talk on what it actually means to…
Better Events204 - How to Start Freelancing in Events
In this week's episode, we’re breaking down what it really means to be a freelancer in the event industry. From the types of roles we’ve worked recently to the…
Better Events203 - How to Plan A Successful Festival with Cat McDevitt of Eventeny
We're thrilled to partner with Eventeny to bring you this episode where we chat with Cat McDevitt of Eventeny all about how to plan a successful festival. Cat…
Better Events202 - Behind the Scenes at the Northwest Event Show: Lessons for Better Events
In this episode of the Better Events Podcast, we’re taking you behind the scenes of the Northwest Event Show (NWES) here in Seattle! We share what makes this…
Better Events201 - Working with Vendors: What Every Event Planner or Producer Should Know
In this episode of the Better Events Podcast, we’re talking all about working with vendors—what that really means and why those relationships are key to a…
Better Events200 - 200th Episode Milestone: We Answer Your Questions
In this week’s episode, we're celebrating 200 episodes of the Better Events podcast! That's over 6,000 minutes of event-related content across 5 seasons. In…
Better Events199 - Lessons Learned from the White House: Deesha Dyer's Journey of Planning Iconic Events
This week, we sit down with Deesha Dyer, a woman whose career trajectory is nothing short of extraordinary. As the former White House Social Secretary, she…
Better Events198 - SXSW 2025 Recap: Lessons Learned & What You Should Know for Next Year
In this week’s episode, Mary deep dives into her latest experience at the infamous SXSW (South by Southwest) in Austin, Texas. She shares her key takeaways…
Better Events197 - First Three Months of 2025: Eleven Madison Park, Volleyball, and More
In this week’s episode, join Logan and Mary as they reflect on the first three months of 2025. They discuss the highs and lows of the quarter, sharing insights…
Better Events196 - Pre-Event Routines for Event Planners and Event Producers
In this week's episode, dive into the essential pre-event routines that seasoned event planners and producers swear by to ensure everything goes smoothly. From…
Better Events195 - How to Know What to Charge in the Event Industry
This week, Logan and Mary dive into one of the trickiest topics for event professionals: determining what to charge for your services. They discuss the…
Better Events194 - Tipping at Events: When to Do It, When Not to, and Other Norms
This week, we dive more into the misunderstood topic of tipping within the event industry. Logan and Mary delve into what tipping really means, how it differs…
Better Events193 - 5 Step Breakdown of Your Event's A/V Needs & Essentials
This week, Logan breaks down what information your A/V partner needs for your next event into five key areas to set your event up for success. Learn more about…
Better Events192 - At The Starting Line: A Step-By-Step Guide to Kick off Your Nonprofit Event Planning
This week, Mary shares a clip from her recent talk at the Non Profit Events Mini-Con in Seattle. Learn more about what you need to do first, at the beginning…
Better Events191 - How to Use Event Design to Improve Your Next Event with Devon Pasha
This week, we chat with Devon Pasha, emcee and founder of DMP Creative LLC, about the transformative power of event design. Devon shares her insights on how…
Better Events190 - Live from BEPCON 2024 - Deep Dive into Growth: Personally and Professionally as Event Pros
This week's episode is our live podcast recording from the end of the 2024 Better Events Conference. We asked our attendees to submit their questions about…
Better Events189 - 2025 Goal Setting - Tips & Tricks for Event Professionals
This week, we listen back to our goals from January 2024, reflect on how we did, and set new goals for 2025. Listen to hear how we did, learn from our…
Better Events188 - 2024 Better Events Conference Recap
This week, we reflect back on our 2024 Better Events Conference, sharing our favorite moments, your reviews, lessons we learned last year to apply to the…
Better Events187 - Lessons Learned in Events and Business in 2024
This week, we're doing one of our favorite annual episodes where Logan & Mary share their lessons learned in events and in business. From financial lessons to…
Better Events186 - Season 4 Guest Compilation - Growth & Manifesting Big Moves in 2025
As we wrap up 2024 and Season 4 of the Better Events podcast, join us for a special compilation episode where we revisit our guests from this year's journey…
Better Events185 - Listener Mailbag: Managing Events Online, Mission-focused Ideas, and Holidays
This week, Logan and Mary dive into a mix of listener questions in this episode of Better Events, tackling everything from building your initial clientele to…
Better Events184 - What’s Been on Our Mind as We Finish the 2024 Event Season
This week, we're reflecting on the 2024 event season: from Olympic games to national nonprofit fundraisers, pro softball, galas and more. Logan and Mary…
Better Events183 - Behind the Scenes of Planning the 2024 Better Events Conference
Step behind the curtain with Logan and Mary as they dive into the nuts and bolts of planning the Better Events Conference. Discover why they decided to bring…
Better Events182 - Event Headaches and How to Solve Them
Got event planning headaches? In this week's episode, Logan and Mary break down some of the headaches in events that they've faced this recent event season and…
Better Events181 - Mastering Relationships in Events with Gabriella Robuccio
Ever wonder how the top event pros handle tough conversations with their key stakeholders like clients, vendors, and attendees? In this week's episode, Mary…
Better Events180 - What Does a Post-Event Process Look Like for Event Planners
Ever wonder what happens to an event after the guests go home? In this week's episode, Logan and Mary peel back the curtain on the essential post-event…
Better Events179 - What is Day-of Event Coordination and How to It Add to Your Toolkit?
This week, Logan & Mary dive into the crucial role of having a day-of event coordinator at your event. They cover the responsibilities of a day-of coordinator…
Better Events178 - Monster-Sized Mistakes, Phantom Guests & Event Ghost Stories
This week, Logan & Mary share chilling tales from the event planning world, including 'ideas' that shouldn't have made it out of the graveyard, 'monster-sized…
Better Events177 - The Art of Better Event Programming
This week, we're chatting all about event programming, from your keynote to your breakouts and interactive sessions. We discuss why crafting a successful event…
Better Events176 - How to Be a Better Conference Attendee
This week, we're sharing our tips on how to be an outstanding conference attendee, whether you're planning, hosting, or just attending. Discover what…
Better Events175 - Future Trends in Engagement at Events with Liz Lathan
This week, we sit down with expert Liz Lathan to explore the evolving landscape of event engagement heading into 2025. Liz, a seasoned professional in…
Better EventsBonus: 2024 Better Events Conference Teaser
Buy Your Tickets: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/2024-better-events-conference/registrationWe're thrilled to host the second annual Better Events…
Better Events174 - CMP 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Who Should Get It with Kayla Worthy
Explore the world of event certifications with Kayla Worthy in this episode with Logan & Mary. Kayla shares her journey in the event industry and dives deep…
Better Events173 - How to Make More Money at Your Fundraising Event
Ready to smash your next fundraising goal this fall and into the new year? This week's episode features a recording of a webinar Mary hosted for Auctria…
Better Events172 - Behind the Scenes of Working at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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…
Better Events171 - Timing Tips to Create Better Events: Part 2
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…
Better Events170 - Timing Tips to Create Better Events: Part 1
Timing is everything in events, and in this week's episode, Logan and Mary dive into the crossover between timing and event planning. They discuss how to…
Better Events169 - Visualization, Mindfulness & Events with Lorina Christine
On this week's episode, we sat down with mindset coach Lorina Christine to explore how visualization and mindfulness can revolutionize your routine as an event…
Better Events168 - Using LinkedIn for Better Networking
"In this week's episode, Logan & Mary explore the ins and outs of LinkedIn as a crucial tool for networking in the event industry. They dive into what sets…
Better Events167 - Why Event Rehearsals Are Essential
This week on the podcast, Logan and Mary dive into why rehearsals are non-negotiable for successful events. They explain the essentials of tech checks and…
Better Events166 - Practical Ways to Keep A/V Costs Down with Tony Gavilanes
This week, we sat down with Tony Gavilanes of Tech Event Pro to discuss all things event audio-visual (A/V) and how you can make the most of your event budget…
Better Events165 - Event Predictions 2024: What Will Events Look Like 1 Year from Now?
This week on the podcast, Logan & Mary dive into the future once again for their annual predictions for the event industry. They discuss what they're excited…
Better Events164 - The Power of Mentorship & Events
In this week's episode, Logan and Mary dive into how mentorship has been a game-changer in their careers, not just as event planners but as business owners as…
Better Events163 - What Event Planners Need to Know about DMOs with Tourism Richmond
In this week's episode, Logan and Mary are joined by Nancy Small, CEO of Tourism Richmond, to explore the crucial role of Destination Marketing Organizations…
Better Events162 - Summer Fun: Bops & Bonus Tips
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…
Better Events161 - Building A Better Event Resume
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…
Better Events160 - Invest Your Time in THIS not THAT
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…
Better Events159 - Time Management as an Event Pro
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…
Better Events158 - Burnout & Boundaries in the Event Industry with Carla Cobos Hull
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…
Better Events157 - Event Strategy: Where to Start When Planning Your Event
Join Mary and Logan on this week's episode of Better Events as they unpack the essentials of event strategy. They dive into how to prioritize tasks, the tools…
Better Events156 - Listener Mailbag: Your Event Questions Answered
In this special listener Q&A episode, we tackle your questions about events, sent to us via email and social media. We cover everything from handling client…
Better Events155 - Parenting and Working in Events with Erica Casner (plus a Mother's Day Surprise)
This week, we sat down with Erica Casner of One 15 Events about parenting and working in events. We talk about deciding to become a parent, how that impacted…
Better Events154 - Fundraising Program/Scripting Tips & Tricks
This week, Mary goes deep into programming and scripting tips and tricks for your next fundraising event. She shares her best practices on timing…
Better Events153 - Growing Your Business: Do You Need to Hire to Grow?
This week, we're talking all about growing your event business and the time-old question: do you need to hire to grow? Logan and Mary each run their own event…
Better Events152 - Is Zoom Dead: Webinars, Meetings and More
This week, Logan dives into all things Zoom-related. Is Zoom dead? If not, how are we using it in the event industry these days? She also shares her top Zoom…