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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 Events95 - MPI Cascadia 2023 Recap: The Future of Events
In this episode, we're coming to you from the 2023 MPI Cascadia Educational Conference in Blaine Washington. The MPI Cascadia Educational Conference (CEC) is a…
Better Events94 - Listener Mailbag Questions
This week’s episode features YOU, our Better Events community! We answer your questions from updates on our run of show to how we pick which events to…
Better Events93 - 2023 Event Trends with Will Curran
In this week's episode of the Better Events podcast, we talk with Will Curran about this year's event trends and trends of the future. He shares a refreshing…
Better Events92 - Navigating Challenging Situations at Events
In this episode, we're talking about the tough, stressful but honestly expected moments that happen throughout the event planning and production process. We…
Better Events91 - Event Verbiage: What does ROS, VOD, and other event terms even mean?
In this episode, we're going over event verbiage/event terms - from ROS and BEOs to - there is so much jargon with every industry so let's dive into some of…
Better Events90 - Qualities of a Great Emcee with Casey Catherwood
In this week's episode of the Better Events podcast, we have a chat with Casey Catherwood, professional host, entertainer, and artist, about what makes a great…
Better Events89 - Planning Out Your Event Year: Repeat Clients, Burnout, and More
One of the keys to success as a freelancer or business owner is building consistent business. We talk through how we plan out our year business and event-wise…
Better Events88 - 2023 Goal Setting for Event Professionals
January is the perfect time to reflect on past goals and set new ones for the new year. As a follow-up to Episode 86 where we looked back at 2022, we are now…
Better Events87 - Accessibility at Events with Meg Strahle
In this week's episode of the Better Events podcast, we sit down with Meg Strahle, a Sustainability Manager at the Bulb. Meg shares with us her take on the…
Better Events86 - Lessons Learned in Events and Business in 2022
Welcome to Season 3 of the Better Events podcast! We are kicking off the new year and new season of the podcast with a reflection back on last year and sharing…
Better Events85 - Season 2 Guest Compilation: Hard Lessons and Moments of Joy
In our final episode of Season 2 of the Better Events podcast, we went back and asked all of our guests from this year to answer one of two questions: What's…
Better Events84 - Leveraging Imposter Syndrome
This week, Logan & Mary dive into imposter syndrome and how it's played a part in their event careers and businesses. From sharing examples of imposter…
Better Events83 - Zoom Events: A Virtual Conference Case Study
This week, Logan & Mary share a case study of hosting a virtual conference on the new Zoom Event platform. You'll learn more about what Zoom Events is, some of…
Better Events82 - Expressing Gratitude at Events
This week, Logan & Mary discuss the different ways to express gratitude after an event, for your event team, your clients, and other event pros/vendors. You'll…
Better Events81 - How to Keep Learning as an Event Pro
This week, we're talking all about learning as an event professional. With guest co-host Jaclyn Sobel of PlanMeAway, Logan breaks down the different ways we…
Better Events80 - Event Niches: Transitioning from Corporate Events to Weddings with Vanessa Narvios
In this week's episode, we interview Vanessa Narvios, founder and lead planner of Finerr Weddings and Events, a wedding and events company based out of…
Better Events79 - Pros and Cons of Freelancing Events
We talk offline about the pros and cons of freelancing all the time so we figured we'd turn it into an episode with lots of lessons learned! From what…
Better Events78 - Level Up Your Instagram Marketing in 5 Simple Steps with Maria Oliva
In this week's episode, we interview Maria Oliva, the CEO & Founder of SMS Media, an Instagram coaching business for event professionals in the DC area. Maria…
Better Events77 - Celebrating the Black Community in Events with Keneisha Williams
In this week's episode, we interview Keneisha Williams, event professional and founder of the Black in Events Network. We talk about how we can create more…
Better Events76 - 10 Event Trends: Hot or Not
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…
Better Events75 - From TV to the Olympics: Freelancing as an Event Producer with Kelly Brown
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…
Better Events74 - How to Start an Event Planning Business
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…
Better Events73 - Community Over Competition with Natalie Franke
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…
Better Events72 - Skills That Every Event Planner or Event Producer Needs
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…
Better Events71 - Post Event Wrap 101
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…
Better Events70 - How to Build Your Network in the Event Industry
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…
Better Events69 - Celebrating AANHPI Cultures in Events with Jolene Jang
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…
Better Events68 - Small Business Corner: Automations, Retreats, and Finding New Challenges
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…
Better Events67 - The Purpose of Fundraising Events
In this episode, Mary will be talking about her favorite thing - fundraising events, but more specifically the Purpose behind fundraising events. This episode…
Better Events66 - How to Build Your Dream Team with New Hires with HUSTLE + GATHER
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…
Better Events65 - Creating a Great Event Proposal
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…
Better Events64 - Easy Google Analytics for Busy Event Pros with Christie Osborne
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…
Better Events63- Event Predictions Round 2 - What Will Events Look Like 1 Year from Now?
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…
Better Events62 - How to Staff Your Next Event
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…
Better Events61 - Event Budgets 101
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…
Better Events60 - Legal Resources for Small Business Owners with Lauren Boyd
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…
Better Events59 - 10 Reasons Why We Love Virtual Events
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…
Better Events58 - Attendee Engagement with Remo’s Founder Hoyin Cheung
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…
Better Events57 - Should You Even Have an Event?
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…
Better Events56 - Producing Large Scale Sporting Events with Kelly Reed
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…
Better Events55 - Managing VIPs at Events
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…
Better Events54 - Exploring the Virtual Attendee Path with Arianna Black
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…
Better Events53 - Tips for Producing an Event in Zoom Like a Pro
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…
Better Events52 - What is a Virtual Event Technician/Streaming Engineer with Luke Clements
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…
Better Events51 - How to Scale an Event Business with West Peek Productions
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…
Better Events50 - Episode 50! What We've Learned So Far
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…
Better Events49 - Event Scope Creep: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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…
Better Events48 - How to Ask Better Questions for First Impressions, Interviews and More with Jen Mueller
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…
Better Events47 - Community Over Competition Debrief: Built to Belong
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…
Better Events46 - Hybrid Event Case Study: Virtual Nonprofit Dinner
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…
Better Events45 - Mentorships vs. Advice vs. Coaching in the Event Industry with Lynne Reznick
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…
Better Events44 - Managing Finances as a Small Business Owner
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…
Better EventsBONUS Livestream: Unpopular Event Opinions
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…
Better Events43 - How to Secure Hosted Opportunities as an Event Planner with Vanessa Loney
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…
Better Events42 - Enneagrams and Event Planning
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…
Better Events41 - How to Transition to Full-Time Entrepreneurship with Jasmine Smith
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…
Better Events40 - Showcalling 101
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…
Better Events39 - Microweddings with Gretchen Culver
In this episode we sit down with Gretchen Culver to talk about microweddings! ----- SHOW NOTES: (Spotify listeners - don't fret, video podcasts will be…
Better Events38 - Leveraging Yourself to Become Referral-Worthy with Bron Hansboro
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. -----…
Better Events37 - Embrace Your Value & Worth as an Event Professional with Allison Pieter
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…