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7 - How to Present Yourself Professionally in the Virtual World: 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. ----- Learn more about our <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rzeyCdEc1b6uuinUY7T5YZ9e462PClQj/view?usp=sharing">workshop</a> we present on this topic! Our favorite video of the year: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGOofzZOyl8">Lawyer Zoom Cat</a> Top 4 platforms for virtual events/streaming: Zoom, Streamyard, OBS, Youtube Live Top 3 tools to upgrade your virtual setup: Ring Light, USB Microphone, Ethernet Cable Check your internet speed at <a href="//fast.com">fast.com</a> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">b by Better Events

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15 - Emphasizing Hospitality in Events with Laura Yarbrough: 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 ----- - Follow Laura here: Email: laura@laurayarbroughevents.com Website: <a href="http://www.laurayarbroughevents.com/">http://www.laurayarbroughevents.com/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraayarbrough/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraayarbrough/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurayarbrough_events/?hl=en">@laurayarbrough_events</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz0lA6_koLBG1-fjHK3eD4w">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz0lA6_koLBG1-fjHK3eD4w</a> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_bl by Better Events

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8 - How to Manage Stress: 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. ----- 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> 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> Book Recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316">Why We Sleep</a> 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/">Ha by Better Events

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1 - What Is the Better Events Podcast?: 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! 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>. Our favorite project management tools: <a href="https://toggl.com/">Toggl</a> or <a href="https://clickup.com/">ClickUp</a> Mary's favorite caterer/food presentation: <a href="https://www.subzeroicecream.com/">Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream</a> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="//bettereventspod@gmail.com">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan) < by Better Events

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Trailer: Better Events: 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. 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 along the way! Now let's get started and thanks for listening to the "Better Events" podcast. ----- SHOW NOTES:  Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="//bettereventspod@gmail.com">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a>   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/ by Better Events

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11 - Contingency Planning for Events: In this episode, you'll learn more about how you can incorporate contingency planning into your events and why it's so important. ----- Bonus tip: <a href="https://www.allseated.com/">Allseated</a> - A great floor planning platform!  ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON <a href= by Better Events

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9 - Being Authentic on Social Media with Jess Keener: 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. ----- Follow Jess here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesskeenerphoto/">@jesskeenerphoto</a>  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/palatecookies/">@palatecookies</a>  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keenoncolor/">@keenoncolor </a>  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keenerchronicles/">@keenerchronicles</a> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener norefe by Better Events

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38 - 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. ----- SHOW NOTES: - Follow Bron here: Website: <a href="//www.theflowerguybron.com" target="_blank">www.theflowerguybron.com</a>   More About Bron: <a href="https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/bron-hansboro/" target="_blank">https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/bron-hansboro/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theflowerguybron" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/theflowerguybron</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theflowerguybron/">https://www.instagram.com/theflowerguybron/</a> ----- 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 yo by Better Events

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2 - Starting with Why & Finding Your Event NorthStar: 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!  <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> Email <a href="//bettereventspod@gmail.com">Mary</a> for her event Marketing/Communications Timeline Template. Check your internet speed at <a href="https://fast.com/">https://fast.com.</a> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.in by Better Events

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3 - COVID Compliance at Hybrid Events with Jaclyn Sobel: 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!  ----- - 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> **Disclaimer: Check your CDC guidelines, we are not medical professionals.  - <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) - <a href="https://healtheducationservices.net/training/covid-19-compliance-officer-c19co/">COVID Compliance by Better Events

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4 - Fundraising Event Strategies for Non-Profits: 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.  ----- 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>  Questions about fundraising platforms? Reach out at our email below!  ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: by Better Events

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10 - What Does an Event Planner/Producer Do?: 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! ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://ww by Better Events

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6 - How to Handle RFPs (Request for Proposals) with Vanessa Loney: 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! ----- Follow Vanessa here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaloney/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BRibbonEvents" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blueribbon_events/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.c by Better Events

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14 - How to Find New Clients: 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. ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a>! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love thi by Better Events

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5 - What is a Run of Show and Why Does Your Event Need It?: 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. ----- 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&t">YouTube video</a> about this topic! Exclusive listener giveaway: Email us for a copy of a Run of Show template! ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstr by Better Events

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18 - Social Media Tips & Tricks with Heart & Social: We're excited to host social media expert, Christina from Heart & 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. ----- - Follow Heart & Social here: Website: <a href="https://www.heartandsocialmedia.com/" target="_blank">https://www.heartandsocialmedia.com/</a> Facebook: @heartandsocialmedia Instagram: @heartandsocialmedia Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/heartandsocialmedia/_created/" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/heartandsocialmedia/_created/</a> ----- SHOW NOTES: <a href="https://www.canva.com/">Canva</a> is a great place for social media post templates!  ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blan by Better Events

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13 - Event Predictions - What Will Events Look Like 1 Year From Now?: 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. ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/ by Better Events

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20 - What It's Like to Work at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: 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. ----- SHOW NOTES: <ul> <li>6 lessons you can learn from the Olympics: <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): <a href="https://www.jetsetsports.com/joinourteam" target="_blank">https://www.jetsetsports.com/joinourteam</a></li> <li>Team USA Volunteering: <a href="https://www.teamusa.org/Careers/Volunteer" target="_blank">https://www.teamusa.org/Careers/Volunteer</a></li> </ul> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" by Better Events

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30 - Things We Wished Our Clients Knew: 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! ----- SHOW NOTES: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV2jzRqAuiw&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> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_eve by Better Events

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16 - Get to Know Logan: 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. Keep in touch with me (Logan) here: <a href="https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/">@loganstrategygroup_events</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvM0ofLqO3txk9-TPirVnw/featured?view_as=subscriber">YouTube</a> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@logans by Better Events

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39 - 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 returning soon!) - Follow Gretchen here: Website: <a href="http://www.rocketscience.events/http://www.rocketscience.events/" target="_blank">http://www.rocketscience.events/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rocketscience.events/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rocketscience.events/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rocketsciencewe" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/rocketsciencewe</a> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereve by Better Events

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52 - 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 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: <a href="https://www.itslukeclements.com/">https://www.itslukeclements.com/</a> Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/itslukeclements">https://www.twitch.tv/itslukeclements</a> Open Broadcast Software (OBS): <a href="https://obsproject.com/">https://obsproject.com/</a> ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bett by Better Events

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28 - Event Horror Stories with Logan & Mary: In this episode, we're going to get spoooooky and talk about event horror stories! Icebreaker inspired by https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/episodes ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a> (Logan) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjtECaK1bq0hQtBWrYxepw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" ta by Better Events

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12 - Producing Hybrid Events with Anca Trifan: 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! ----- - Follow Anca here: Website: <a href="https://treefanevents.com/hybrid-event-services/">https://treefanevents.com/hybrid-event-services/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/">https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/</a> Podcast: <a href="https://eventsdemystified.com/">https://eventsdemystified.com/</a> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a by Better Events

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21 - Event Deep Dive With Mary: 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. ----- SHOW NOTES: 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> ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" re by Better Events

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37 - 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 returning soon!) - Follow Allison and Cassis Productions here: Website: <a href="https://cassisproductions.com/" target="_blank">https://cassisproductions.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cassisproductions/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cassisproductions/</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cassisproductions" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/cassisproductions</a> - Learn about the Metaverse from the EventMB Blog <a href="https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/meet-me-at-the-metaverse?first_name=Mary&last_name=Davidson&email=mary%40epevents.org&country=United%20States&utm_campaign=Meet% by Better Events

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36 - 2022 Goal Setting for You and Your Business: 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: <a href="https://passionplanner.com/products/passion-roadmap" target="_blank">Passion Planner FREE pdf</a> Books: <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780735214149" target="_blank">Profit First</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780786170227" target="_blank">4-hour Work Week</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982157074">Fitness for Every Body</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780143133650" target="_blank">The Broke Millenial Talks Money</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3t4JPtIUn8&t=734s" target="_blank">Holiday Squares - 2021 Goals Clip by Better Events

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43 - 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 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: <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> MPI WEC Event2022: <a href="https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco">https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco</a> SITE: <a href="https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco">https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco</a> IBTM World: <a href="https://www.ibtmworld.com/">https://www.ibtmworld.com/</a> ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod by Better Events

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32 - Key Strategies for Mastering Expectations with High-End Clients with Nora Sheils: 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. ----- SHOW NOTES: *FREEBIE: Use Code RPCNORA for a free one year subscription to <a href="https://www.rockpapercoin.com/">Rock Paper Coin</a>!  Follow Nora and Rock Paper Coin here: Website: <a href="https://www.rockpapercoin.com/">https://www.rockpapercoin.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockpapercoin">https://www.facebook.com/rockpapercoin</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rockpapercoin/">https://www.instagram.com/rockpapercoin/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rock-paper-coin/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/rock-paper-coin/</a> ----- Questions or topic suggesti by Better Events

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34 - Advice You Give Yourself Back in January 2021 - Guest Compilation: 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!  ----- Questions or topic suggestions? Email <a href="https://bettereventspod@gmail.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bettereventspod@gmail.com</a> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettereventspod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bettereventspod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganstrategygroup_events/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@loganstrategygroup</a>_events (Logan) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/epeventsllc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@epeventsllc</a> (Mary) CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/chan by Better Events

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