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 we get it right? How have our podcasting set-ups changed? All of that and more as we look at the future of events and reflect on how far we've come in just one year as an industry.

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Grossy Pelosi Vodka Sauce - https://www.danpelosi.com/post/grossy-vodka-sawce

Episode #13 - Predictions from June 2021 - https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK4671120162.mp3?updated=1656018659

Badassery Speaker Network - https://badassery-hq.com/

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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 events. We also talk about where we find great event staff and how we get staffed at events. And we tackle the controversial question: are volunteers as event staff overrated or underrated? Listen to learn what both Logan and Mary think.

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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 planning process? We answer all of this and more in today's episode.

No matter if you're a seasoned event pro or a beginner, there's something here for you!

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SHOW NOTES:

Virtual Event Budget Template (paid): https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/shop/virtual-event-budget-template

Event Budgets - Logan's YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjnD1R53iN8

Boomerang for Gmail: https://www.boomeranggmail.com/

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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 talk through the steps that every business owner should take to legally align their business. We also dive into contracts, the impact of COVID on event businesses, and more. Whether you’re just starting your business or have been in business for years, there is something for you in this episode.

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Follow Lauren here:

Website: https://thelaurenboyd.com/

Instagram: @guidemybusiness & @thelaurenboyd

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/legallyaligned

Relay Pro: https://relaypro.com/

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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 events, between 100% virtual and hybrid events, or someone who’s been a little resistant, we lay out all of the pros of having a virtual event, as a planner and an organizer. Learn more about why we think virtual events are here to stay and some of the benefits of adding this skill to your event toolkit.

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Mary’s Untethered Presentation - The Future of Fundraising Events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yBKVrVFKNo

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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 Hoyin Cheung, the CEO and founder of Remo, to discuss best practices for creating authentic attendee engagement, the future of remote work, and more. Remo is an interactive virtual event platform that empowers you to recreate natural interactions in any type of gathering; from global events to remote work meetings.

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Remo: https://remo.co/

Remo has generously offered our listeners a 15% discount on a Remo plan. Use the discount code BETTEREVENTS at checkout to receive the offer, the code is active until July 31st.

Notion: https://www.notion.so/

Episode #43 - How to Secure Hosted Opportunities as an Event Planner with Vanessa Loney: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/43---How-to-Secure-Hosted-Opportunities-as-an-Event-Planner-with-Vanessa-Loney-e1edb4a/a-a7dfeav

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hoyincheung

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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 host or ask your client as a planner is “Should You Even Have an Event?” We’ve talked about how often we see a disconnect between the mission/goal of an event and the execution and one way to check that you’re staying aligned is to first challenge if you need to have an event in the first place.

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Episode #2 - Starting with Why and Finding Your Event Northstar: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/2---Starting-with-Why--Finding-Your-Event-NorthStar-eupf69

Mary’s Company: EP Events - Events with a Purpose: https://epevents.org/

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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 that. She breaks down her experience producing and showcalling some of the largest events in the world and shares tangible tips about how you can get into sports production and overall business advice for achieving your professional goals.

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Episode #40 - Showcalling 101: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/40---Showcalling-101-e1dh2tt 

Episode #20 - What It's Like to Work at the Tokyo Olympics: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/20---What-Its-Like-to-Work-at-the-Tokyo-2020-Olympics-e16big7

Follow Kelly Reed on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-reed-87523930/

Instagram: @kellyreed10

Van Wagner Productions: http://www.vanwagner.com/ 

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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 with VIPs, and some classic dos and don’ts

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Episode #15: Emphasizing Hospitality in Events with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/15---Emphasizing-Hospitality-in-Events-with-Laura-Yarbrough-e14tqud

http://www.loganstrategygroup.com

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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 about your virtual attendees' paths. We interview Arianna Black, an experience architect with Women in Product, about her experience in building passionate online communities and listening to their needs.

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Asking Better Questions with Jen Mueller Episode: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/episodes/48---How-to-Ask-Better-Questions-for-First-Impressions--Interviews-and-More-with-Jen-Mueller-e1get4h

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Website: https://www.womenpm.org/conference-details

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