The holidays are here, and, for a lot of business owners, that means showing appreciation for their clients. One of the best ways—and something top producers are consistently telling us—is to host a client-appreciation event. In this episode, we share best practices for planning and hosting client-appreciation events, some event ideas other producers have successfully used, and some tips for how to best follow up after the event.  Don’t forget to check out the show notes for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Visit www.staypaidpodcast.com.   Connect | Resources  FREE ebook: How 5 Top Producers Generate Referrals     0:00     Introduction  0:54     Benefits of client appreciation events  2:59     Best practice: get the timing right  4:44     Best practice: include the family  5:13     Best practice: don’t talk business  5:24     Best practice: allow friends and family  5:47     Best practice: introduce yourself and what you do  6:43     Best practice: bring your business cards  7:04     Best practice: plan ahead and send reminders  7:38     Ideas for client events  11:38   General themes to generate more ideas  12:19   The importance of following up  15:17   Action Item