Better Events

By Better Events Pod

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 wi

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How many episodes does Better Events have?

The podcast currently has 250 episodes available.

Better Events episodes:

May 08, 2024 154 - 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, acknowledging the team behind the scenes, live auctions, and more.
SHOW NOTES:
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THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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27min
May 01, 2024 153 - 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 businesses and have contrasting structures. Mary's building her team at EP Events and Logan has stayed on her own with Logan Strategy Group. Listen in as we discuss how we've grown our businesses, the pros and cons of each method, and things we wish we knew earlier.
SHOW NOTES:
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
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34min
April 24, 2024 152 - 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 tips for hosting a well-done Zoom webinar or Zoom meeting.
SHOW NOTES:
Logan's Zoom 101 YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQikdvCdsdU&list=PLJUlbNbWYyL1smaOVyO_RoA9QwafjXwAn
Playing Background Music in Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKtSh7UreLw&t=394s
Zoom Meeting vs. Zoom Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYZDxFWy8W4
Logan's Labelmaker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4a3RUh3
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
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29min
April 17, 2024 151 - How to Plan a Retreat & Event Pros on the Go 2024 Retreat
This week on the podcast, we go behind the scenes of the latest Event Pros on the Go Retreat, co-hosted by Mary and friend of the podcast, Laura Yarbrough. They share tips on how they went about planning the 2024 retreat from picking the date and the location to setting the budget and retreat schedule. Whether you're planning a retreat for your own business or a client, there's something here for you to learn about the logistics that go into producing a retreat.

SHOW NOTES:
Email Mary & Laura at [email protected] to be added to the email list to be the first to hear about their upcoming 2025 retreats.

Learn more about the Event Pros on the Go Retreat:
Website: https://event-pros-on-the-go-retreat.mailerpage.io/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventprosonthego/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/event-pros-on-the-go/

2023 Retreat Recap - Episode 102
2021 Retreat Recap - Episode 19

Connect with Laura Yarbrough:
Website: www.lauralloydevents.com
Instagram: @lauralloydevents
LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd

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
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38min
April 10, 2024150 - A Look Back at Our Top 5 Episodes of All Time
This week on the podcast we celebrate 150 episodes by looking back what top episodes resonate with YOU dear listeners! We reveal the top five episodes of all time based on listens from our Better Events community and talk about which episodes we wish made the list. If you're new to the podcast, this is a great place to start to go back and listen to some of the community's favorite episodes!
SHOW NOTES:
5th Most Popular Episode: #10 - What Does an Event Planner or Producer Even Do?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-what-does-an-event-planner-producer-do/id1561944117?i=1000526601799
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q0cwyVWGpNXQRDE1Y4ofm?si=FaDmagb6QO-tNzW6bF2Vkw

4th: Episode #2 - Starting with Why & Finding Your Event Northstar
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-starting-with-why-finding-your-event-northstar/id1561944117?i=1000519013633
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ePfuCR2R9qrPmVVhtJ8Ss?si=QsERvqHwTtGVTOYX4oEjBw

3rd: Episode #4 - Fundraising Event Strategies for Non-Profits
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-fundraising-event-strategies-for-non-profits/id1561944117?i=1000522350064
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KoPlWUets0JDJFxLNat3U?si=4jl4b1s6QNerTXUKhuWYTg

2nd: Episode #74 - How to Start an Event Planning Business
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-start-an-event-planning-business/id1561944117?i=1000580902695
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nu5ut7xSoVjMP8wKTpTGy?si=rL9HzslyQNixBlQGDgQJDA

Top Episode of All-Time: Episode #72 - Skills that Every Event Planner/Producer Needs
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skills-that-every-event-planner-or-event-producer-needs/id1561944117?i=1000579445581
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IZPc59zynDFX6NgKAYvLU?si=2P5bJJHTS9O2_IxiKra7Zw
Logan & Mary's Other Favs
Episode #96 - Building a Profitable Event Business
Episode #110 - It's Not an Event....It's an Experience with the Sit Down UK
Episode #136 - Lessons Learned in Events and Business in 2023
Episode #129 - What's Been On Our Minds

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
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30min
April 03, 2024 149 - Oscars 2024: An Event Planner's Perspective
This week, we're recapping this year's Oscars and reflecting on all the event/production elements. From viral moments to things that made us cringe, we're pulling back the curtain on what it takes to bring an awards show together. Learn more about what Logan & Mary couldn't stop thinking about when it comes to this year's Oscars.
SHOW NOTES:
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
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32min
March 27, 2024 148 - How to Be a Stage Manager at an Event
This week, we're talking all about stage management at events. We cover what a stage manager is typically responsible for, share examples of events we've stage managed at, and what traits/skills make a great stage manager. We end with our favorite tools and tips for stage managers and how you can start stage managing at events.

SHOW NOTES:
Podcast Partner: Register for a coaching package at https://lauralloydevents.com/work-at-vip-events and reference the Better Events podcast for 15% off. Connect with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd on LinkedIn and Instagram at @lauralloydevents
Rewatch the replays from the 2023 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
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36min
March 20, 2024 147 - Event Sourcing 101 with Jackie Baker
This week, we sat down with Jackie Baker of Spark Events to dive into the world of event sourcing. From learning more about how she learned about sourcing destinations, venues, and more for events to how you can add sourcing to your event toolkit, we get into it. You'll learn some of her top tips for finding the right venue, negotiating contracts with the hotel, and how to get started in event sourcing.

SHOW NOTES:
Connect with Jackie Baker:
Website: https://sparkwoodevents.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiewoodbaker/

Rewatch the replays from the 2023 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
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32min
March 13, 2024 146 - How to Manage Your Event Team Onsite
This week, Logan & Mary go deep into how they manage their onsite event staff. From knowing where to start and how many staff you need onsite, to creating onsite schedules and pre-event briefings, we've got you covered. We also talk through the process of leading the team onsite and post-event feedback.
SHOW NOTES:
Podcast Partner: Register for a coaching package at https://lauralloydevents.com/work-at-vip-events and reference the Better Events podcast for 15% off. Connect with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd on LinkedIn and Instagram at @lauralloydevents
Logan's Medium Blog Post: https://medium.com/swlh/5-ways-to-be-a-better-event-team-leader-74367e639d20
Mary's Bonus Tip: https://www.jonessoda.com/pages/corp-myjones

Rewatch the replays from the 2023 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
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35min
March 06, 2024 145 - Entertaining Event Ideas from Live Sports Events
This week, Mary interviews Logan about how we can all learn entertaining and engaging event ideas from live sports. They dive into what sports presentation is, what makes it so special, and how you can apply a few energetic ideas from sports to your next event.

SHOW NOTES:
How to Work at the Olympics (YouTube): https://youtu.be/w6u_dp81xt4
Working at Tokyo 2020 Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-what-its-like-to-work-at-the-tokyo-2020-olympics/id1561944117?i=1000533978601
Faces Behind Live Sports: https://loganclements.medium.com/the-faces-behind-the-fun-of-attending-live-sports-7bfbca5e7ce3
Rewatch the replays from the 2023 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
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FAQs about Better Events:

How many episodes does Better Events have?

The podcast currently has 250 episodes available.

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