Better Events

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Better Events episodes

July 26, 2023 115 - How We Build Our Event Teams
This week we're talking all about how we build our event teams from full-time hires to selecting the right contractors and partners. Discover what we really mean when we say "event teams," and get the inside scoop on how we assemble our squads, whether through formal job descriptions or informal recruiting. We'll dish out the top qualities we look for in team members and reveal potential red flags to watch out for. Plus, we'll share our experiences of having to make tough decisions, including letting go of team members. Tune in for invaluable advice on how to level up your event skills and become a sought-after pro in the event industry.

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39 min
July 19, 2023 114 - Event Predictions 2023: What Will Events Look Like 1 Year from Now?
Ever wonder where the event industry is heading? And how far we've come? In this week's episode, Logan & Mary make predictions for events in the next year and react to their predictions they made back in July 2022. They get some right and get others wrong but definitely have some fun and learning along the way. They also make a big announcement about the podcast happenings in the next year!
SHOW NOTES:
Submit Your Questions for Future Episodes At: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8
Episode 63: Event Predictions 2022 - What Events Will Look Like in a Year: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DhHjjl0MMinQuGKzw2kXH?si=898584ececd2450d
Episode 95: 2023 Cascadia Recap: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EYZc3tGWbLE9lh0drpMwU
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31 min
July 12, 2023 113 - The Hardest Thing About Being a Business Owner
This week on the podcast, Logan and Mary have some real talk about the realities of being your own boss, whether you're a freelancer, small business owner, or you work full-time. Join us as we tackle the no-holds-barred world of problems that keep entrepreneurs up at night, from dealing with unpredictable cash flow to juggling the never-ending demands of running a business. This episode is all about getting real, finding inspiration in the struggle, and learning how to navigate the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship in events and beyond!
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36 min
July 05, 2023112 - Our Favorite Things (Events, Business, and Otherwise)
We love sharing our favorite tips and tricks on the podcast and this week's episode is dedicated to sharing our favorite tools for events, business, tech, and for fun. Learn some of our favorite books, all-star items in our event kits, and other things that are making us happy (hint we threw some food and some music in there!)
SHOW NOTES:
Most of our favorites are linked below - some of the links are referral links from us and include monetary compensation for Mary and Logan when you use them. It's a great way to give back to the podcast if you love what you're hearing!
Tech
Toggl: https://toggl.com/
ECamm: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/
Clickup: https://clickup.com/
Canva Pro: http://www.Canva.com
Event Tools
Clipboard with Storage: https://amzn.to/3JpIS3n
Table Tent Cards: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JN33FHG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Black one-shoulder backpack: https://amzn.to/42R0Brj
ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt
Business Owner Tools
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3Ngl3fy
First Time Manager Book: https://a.co/d/cg4yafT
Passion Planner: https://www.highperformanceplanner.com/
High Performance Planner: https://www.highperformanceplanner.com/
Quickbooks: https://refer.quickbooks.ca/s/logan7
Timer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K9FG8Y7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Disney Guitar Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXb5f7x9TU60w?si=b34c510790bb497a
Delta AmEx Business Credit Card (Logan's Referral Link): https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/LOGANCHDIg?xl=cp10a1
Chase Sapphire Preferred (Mary's Referral Link): https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19j/DW3OOJ6NOM
Random Favorites
Rent the Runway: https://www.renttherunway.com/shares/kS2OzGlAxXPqUfGtCxVLLg==
Mary's Fav Shoes - Vessi's shoes: https://vessi.com/products/womens-weekend-marble-white
Fuji Film Instamax Camera: https://amzn.to/3p6Ivnr
Trtl Neck Pillow: https://trtltravel.com/products/trtl-travel-pillow
I Am app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-am-daily-affirmations/id874656917
Trader Joes Frozen Dumplings: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/chicken-gyoza-potstickers-003663
Albion Fit - Mary & Logan's Matching Outfits: https://albionfit.com/products/9-to-9-jumpsuit-black-windowpane

Bonus Tip: Chill music to work to Spotify playlist (Office Music - New & Old Hits): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MGjsC9FFb2SlwoNuSdI9d?si=399089e6dfac4e6d
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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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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
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39 min
June 28, 2023 111 - How to Avoid These Common Mistakes at Events
In this week's episode, Logan and Mary are tackling the nitty-gritty of event planning and production, spilling the beans on how to dodge those all-too-common mistakes that can ruin your big day. We'll share our stories and workarounds for how to navigate those common pitfalls and create backup plans to set you up for success. Tune in and save yourself some serious headaches!
SHOW NOTES:
Join us on Thursday, June 29th at Expo Pass' webinar about "Contingency Planning at Events: What to Do When Things Go Wrong?": https://www.expopass.com/webinar-contingency-planning-at-events/
Submit Your Questions for Future Episodes At: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8
Scope Creep Episode - Episode 49 - "Event Scope Creep: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly": https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aM3BzleV5vw5ci7cI72Ol?si=TJaGSL35QXGDw8t-AM9GPg
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Buy us a coffee: 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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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
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41 min
June 21, 2023 110 - Event Deep Dive: How The Sit Down Uk is Not an Event...it's an Experience with Icie
In this week's episode, Mary and Logan interview Icie all about his event: The Sitdown UK. We get into the details of how the event came to be, how he focuses on the guest experience, and some of his biggest challenges and secrets to success with this event. Learn more about what it's like to run your own event, the keys to learn and key lessons learned along the way.
SHOW NOTES:
Join us on Thursday, June 29th at Expo Pass' webinar about "Contingency Planning at Events: What to Do When Things Go Wrong?": https://www.expopass.com/webinar-contingency-planning-at-events/

To learn more about upcoming The Sitdown UK events visit their website: www.thesitdownuk.com
Watch clips from past events: https://www.youtube.com/@thesitdownuk

Connect with Icie & The Sitdown UK
Website: www.thesitdownuk.com
Instagram: @thesitdownuk and @iciethehost
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesitdownuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topechiedozie
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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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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
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41 min
June 14, 2023 109 - Join Us Onsite! Notes from Our Recent Events
In this week's episode, Mary and Logan bring you with them onsite for a glimpse behind the scenes at several events they've worked on these past few weeks. Learn more about what it's like to produce nonprofit fundraisers, work with sponsors loading in, and manage a general session, through the eyes of these two event producers.
SHOW NOTES:
Join us on Thursday, June 29th at Expo Pass' webinar about "Contingency Planning at Events: What to Do When Things Go Wrong?": https://www.expopass.com/webinar-contingency-planning-at-events/
Submit Your Questions for Future Episodes At: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Buy us a coffee: 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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27 min
June 07, 2023 108 - Career Advice for Recent Graduates and People New to Events
In this week's episode, Mary and Logan share the things they wish they could go back and tell their 18-year-old/20-year-old selves. They also share their lessons learned for people who are new to the event industry. The episode is filled with tidbits of career advice and a little bit of fun along the way.
SHOW NOTES:
Submit Your Questions for Future Episodes At: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Buy us a coffee: 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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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
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30 min
May 31, 2023 107 - Stress Management for Event Pros with Hilary Laney
In this episode, we sit down with Hilary Laney of TPN to explore the event industry's unique challenges when it comes to managing stress. Hilary shares her experience of the moment when she realized stress management was crucial for her career and she provides strategies and practical tips to help event planners navigate the high-pressure environment of organizing successful events while prioritizing their mental well-being. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the event industry seeking tools to reduce stress and thrive in their demanding roles.
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SHOW NOTES:
Submit Your Answers for the 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8

Connect with Hilary
Website: https://tpnevents.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarymwlaney/
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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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35 min
May 24, 2023 106 - Event Industry Challenge: Staffing Shortages & Solutions
In this week's episode, Mary and Logan discuss one of the current challenges facing the event industry: staffing shortages. Learn more about what we've been seeing on the ground at events, what some of the reasons are and some of our proposed solutions for how you can keep working with the best in the business..
SHOW NOTES:
Submit Your Questions for Future Episodes At: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Buy us a coffee: 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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24 min

About Better Events

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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…