Better Events

Better Events

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Better Events episodes

  • 45 - Mentorships vs. Advice vs. Coaching in the Event Industry with Lynne Reznick

    In this episode, we interview Lynne about her experience with mentorship, coaching, and advice giving. There comes a time in every business owner’s career where they have learned so much that they’re ready to step into a role of an educator. We dive into the key differences, opportunities to mentor in the event industry, and more.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Follow Lynne here:

    Website: https://lynnereznickphotography.com/

    The Wedding Client Experience Academy

    Download Mentorship Bundle and Other Resources

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnereznickphoto/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnereznickphotography

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    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    @bettereventspod
    @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
    @epeventsllc (Mary)

    Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod


    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
    34 min
  • 44 - Managing Finances as a Small Business Owner

    In this episode, we’re talking all about the financial side of being a business owner. Mary and Logan share lessons they’ve learned from their years in business, where they go to learn and ask for advice, and tools you can use in your business, events and beyond.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Ep. 15: Emphasizing Hospitality in Events with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd

    Profit First (Book)

    Women with Money by Jean Chatsky (Book)

    HerMoney Podcast

    The Magic of Tiny Business (Book)

    Smart Women Finish Rich (Book)

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    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    @bettereventspod
    @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
    @epeventsllc (Mary)

    Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod


    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
    37 min
  • BONUS Livestream: Unpopular Event Opinions

    In this special episode of the Better Events podcast, Mary and Logan go live on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn to share their event opinions that many might find unpopular. Filled with fun bonus tips, they talk about creating fun at virtual events, wedding dinners vs. late-night snacks, roles of MCs and event marketing plans, and more.

    Watch the entire episode on the Better Events YouTube and Facebook page as well as Logan Clements and Mary Davidson's LinkedIn Page

    Logan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganclements/

    Mary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrosedavidson/

    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:


    @bettereventspod
    @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
    @epeventsllc (Mary)

    Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod


    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
    40 min
  • 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.

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    SHOW NOTES:
    IMEX Recap Episode #31 of the Better Events Pod

    MPI WEC Event2022: https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco

    SITE: https://www.mpi.org/events/wecsanfrancisco

    IBTM World: https://www.ibtmworld.com/

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    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    @bettereventspod
    @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
    @epeventsllc (Mary)

    Want to support the podcast, buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod


    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
    34 min
  • 42 - Enneagrams and Event Planning

    In this episode, we’re talking enneagrams and share our results live and what it means in the event planning world. We’ll go through what enneagrams even are, our live reactions, and how they relate to our event planning process.


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    SHOW NOTES:
    4 Tendencies Quiz

    4 Day Week Book

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    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    @bettereventspod
    @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
    @epeventsllc (Mary)

    CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON SPOTIFY AND 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
    34 min
  • 41 - How to Transition to Full-Time Entrepreneurship with Jasmine Smith

    In this episode, we sit down with Jasmine Smith of SmithCo to talk about how to transition to full entrepreneurship in the event industry. If you've been wanting to amp up your side hustle or transition from full-time employment work to entrepreneurship, this episode is for you!


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    SHOW NOTES:

    - Follow Jasmine here:

    Website: workwithjasmine.com

    Instagram: @thejasminesmith

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminesmith1126/

    Twitter: @jasminedotsmith

    Listen to her new podcast, Built to Quit wherever you listen to podcasts

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    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    @bettereventspod
    @loganstrategygroup_events (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
    36 min
  • 40 - Showcalling 101

    In this episode, we're talking all about showcalling and being a showcaller. You'll learn what it is and what a showcaller does before and during an event.


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    SHOW NOTES:

    If you're interested in our Run of Show (ROS) template, send us an email at [email protected]

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    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    @bettereventspod
    @loganstrategygroup_events (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
    34 min
  • 39 - Microweddings with Gretchen Culver

    In this episode we sit down with Gretchen Culver to talk about microweddings! 

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    SHOW NOTES:

    (Spotify listeners - don't fret, video podcasts will be returning soon!)

    - Follow Gretchen here:

    Website: http://www.rocketscience.events/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocketscience.events/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocketsciencewe

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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
    33 min
  • 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.


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    SHOW NOTES:

    - Follow Bron here:

    Website: www.theflowerguybron.com  

    More About Bron: https://weddingindustryspeakers.com/speaker/bron-hansboro/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflowerguybron

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflowerguybron/

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    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    @bettereventspod
    @loganstrategygroup_events (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
    34 min
  • 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.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    (Spotify listeners - don't fret, video podcasts will be returning soon!)

    - Follow Allison and Cassis Productions here:

    Website: https://cassisproductions.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassisproductions/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cassisproductions

    - Learn about the Metaverse from the EventMB Blog here. 

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    Questions or topic suggestions? Email [email protected]

    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    @bettereventspod

    @loganstrategygroup_events (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
    35 min

About Better Events

From the publisher's feed

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…

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