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 will ... more

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How many episodes does Better Events have?

The podcast currently has 223 episodes available.

Better Events episodes:

July 07, 2021 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!
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- Follow Anca here:
Website: https://treefanevents.com/hybrid-event-services/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/
Podcast: https://eventsdemystified.com/
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
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39min
June 30, 2021 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.
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Bonus tip: Allseated - A great floor planning platform!
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
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32min
June 23, 2021 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!
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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This episode is sponsored by
· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
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36min
June 15, 2021 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.
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Follow Jess here:
@jesskeenerphoto
@palatecookies
@keenoncolor
@keenerchronicles
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
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34min
June 09, 2021 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.
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Why you should try new things - Logan's Blog Post
Is stress good or bad? Article 1, Article 2
Book Recommendation: Why We Sleep
Gretchen Rubin's 4 Tendencies Quiz and the Happiness Project book
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
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31min
June 02, 2021 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.
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Learn more about our workshop we present on this topic!
Our favorite video of the year: Lawyer Zoom Cat
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 fast.com
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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This episode is sponsored by
· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
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32min
May 26, 2021 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!
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Follow Vanessa here:
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
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33min
May 19, 2021 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.
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Check out Logan's Blog post and YouTube video about this topic!
Exclusive listener giveaway: Email us for a copy of a Run of Show template!
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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This episode is sponsored by
· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
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34min
May 12, 2021 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.
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Our favorite fundraising event platforms: Auctria, Pledgeling, One Cause, Greater Giving, and Charity Auctions Today
Questions about fundraising platforms? Reach out at our email below!
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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This episode is sponsored by
· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
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35min
May 05, 2021 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!
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- Follow Jaclyn @planmeaway on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and learn more about her services at planmeaway.co
**Disclaimer: Check your CDC guidelines, we are not medical professionals.
- CDC Guidelines for large gathering (check your state and county rules for more in depth guidance)
- COVID Compliance Officer information
- Events Council Guidelines
- Appendix J (referred to in episode)
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Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE!
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-events-pod/support
...more
32min

FAQs about Better Events:

How many episodes does Better Events have?

The podcast currently has 223 episodes available.

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