Better Events

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Better Events episodes

June 03 258 - Are You Actually Staying Relevant in The Event Industry — Or Just Busy?
In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Vanessa Loney tackle a question every event professional should be asking themselves: Are you actually staying relevant, or are you just staying busy? They dig into what relevance really means in an ever-evolving industry — from how you network and which conferences are actually worth your time to how intentional you're being about vendor relationships and your own visibility. Whether you've been in the industry for two years or twenty, this episode is designed to bring intention and awareness to how you show up and grow in the events world.
SHOW NOTES:
Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop
Connect with Vanessa Loney:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaloney
Website: https://www.blueribbon-events.com/
Instagram: @vee_loney
Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest
Logan's Pasta shape - Radiatori: https://www.mamadepandi.com/product/radiatori-dried-pasta/
Google Sites: https://workspace.google.com/products/sites/
SCORE Mentoring: https://www.score.org/about
Profit First Book: https://amzn.to/3PxXK66
Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
45 min
May 27 257 - How to Manage Multiple Events at Once Without Dropping the Ball
This week, Logan and guest co-host Peggy Katz tackle a question sent in by a listener who asked: how many events can you realistically manage at once? Logan and Peggy share how many events they're each currently juggling, how their capacity has evolved over the course of their careers, and how to spot scope creep before it derails your workload. They also dig into the systems and habits that help them stay organized across multiple events, and reflect on the moments they learned they had taken on too much.

SHOW NOTES:
Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop
Connect with Peggy on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-katz-2864bb/
Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest
Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
40 min
May 20 256 - What Your Graphics Operator Wishes You Knew with Cassy Albert
In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Peggy Katz sit down with presentation designer and graphics operator Cassy Albert to pull back the curtain on one of the key roles in live event production - the slides! Cassy breaks down what a graphics operator actually does during a show, the most common mistakes planners and speakers make when preparing decks, and the best way to receive and organize slides across multiple sessions. If you've ever had a slide moment go wrong onsite, this episode will change how you approach graphics management for good.
SHOW NOTES:
Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Connect with guest co-host Peggy on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-katz-2864bb/
Connect with Cassy Albert:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cassyalbert
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistersagencyinc/

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free

THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
37 min
May 13 255 - How to Scale Your Event Production for Any Budget — From $10K to the Olympic Games with Peggy Katz
In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Peggy Katz, a veteran producer with seven Olympics under her belt, dig into what it really means to scale an event based on budget, from scrappy under-$10K productions to multi-million dollar international spectacles. They break down how budget impacts your role as a producer or showcaller, the unique pros and cons of working at both ends of the spectrum, and how event resources can shift dramatically depending on what country you're working in. Whether you're producing a local corporate event or dreaming of the Olympic stage, this episode is packed with perspective only experience can bring.

SHOW NOTES:
Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop
Connect with Peggy on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-katz-2864bb/
Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest
Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
35 min
May 06 254 - Being Good at Events Is Only Half the Job (of Running an Event Business)
In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Ryan Criswell tackle one of the most honest conversations in the event industry: being great at producing and planning events doesn't automatically make you great at running an event business. They explore the gap between event skills and business skills — from the early moments that revealed what they didn't know, to the systems and habits that have helped them grow on the business side. If you're an event planner or event producer who feels more confident behind a run-of-show than a balance sheet, this episode is for you.
SHOW NOTES:
Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Learn More About Ryan:
Website: ⁠www.cutestoryevents.com⁠
Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/cutestoryevents⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-c-048216263/kedin.com%2Fin%2Fryan-c-048216263%2F⁠
Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/cutestoryevents
Logan's YouTube Video on What to Include on an Invoice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuac6BAwD7o&t=3s
Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6
Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest
Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
46 min
April 29 253 - From Venue Coordinating to Event Curator with Tauti Kimbrough
In this episode, we sit down with Tauti Kimbrough to explore what it really means to wear multiple hats in the event industry — from venue marketer to event planner to event host. Joined by guest co-host Ryan Criswell, we discuss how Tauti's unique experience on both sides of an event make her a better host, planner, and venue coordinator.
SHOW NOTES:
Connect with Tauti Kimbrough:
Instagram: @tauti.k (https://www.instagram.com/tauti.k/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tautiauna-kimbrough/
Supper Sociale: https://www.instagram.com/suppersociale/
Connect with Ryan (guest co-host):
Website: ⁠www.cutestoryevents.com⁠
Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/cutestoryevents⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-c-048216263/kedin.com%2Fin%2Fryan-c-048216263%2F⁠
Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/cutestoryevents ⁠

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop
Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6
Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest
THANKS FOR THE LOVE!
Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
37 min
April 22 252 - Designing Public-Facing Events That Actually Engage People
In this episode, Logan sits down with guest co-host Ryan Criswell to explore the unique art of producing public-facing events — and what sets them apart from ticketed or corporate experiences. They dig into what meaningful engagement actually looks like when your audience didn't plan to be there, and how to measure success beyond a headcount. Plus, Ryan shares lessons from the public-facing world that any event producer can take back to their next project.
SHOW NOTES:
Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop
Learn More About Ryan:
Website: www.cutestoryevents.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/cutestoryevents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-c-048216263/kedin.com%2Fin%2Fryan-c-048216263%2F
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cutestoryevents
Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6
Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest
Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
38 min
April 15 251 - Speaker Management 101: Setting Expectations, Timelines, and Deliverables
Managing speakers can make or break an event — and it starts with setting the right expectations. In this episode, we’re breaking down the fundamentals of speaker management, from when it should begin in the planning process to the key deliverables every speaker should have. We share best practices for communication, timelines, and what speakers actually need to be successful both before and onsite. Plus, how to handle missed deadlines and keep things moving when speakers aren’t as responsive as you’d hoped.
SHOW NOTES:
Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop
Purchase our Conference & Meeting Workbook (speaker tab included): https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/better-events-conferencemeeting-event-planning-workbook-template-excel
Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6
Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest
Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
37 min
April 08 250 - 250 Episodes Later: What We’ve Learned About Events
We made it to 250 episodes — and we’re taking a moment to reflect on what that really means. In this milestone episode, we look back on the conversations that shaped the podcast, including our top 5 most popular episodes and what we’d say differently today. We also share what 250 episodes have taught us about events, how our perspectives have evolved, and what feels less urgent now than it once did. A reflective, behind-the-scenes conversation — and a big thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey.
SHOW NOTES:
Register for our How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop
Riverside Podcast Analytics Article: https://riverside.com/blog/podcast-analytics
Top 5 Episodes:
Ep. 74 - How to Start an Event Planning Business: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nu5ut7xSoVjMP8wKTpTGy?si=V9up3CeTQuKuao4JVcj9nQ
Ep. 223 - What Is Day-Of Event Management? A Behind-the-Scenes Deep Dive: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tBanvW3KYjasVPSmemuxj?si=oOCJWcjxT1y0dlC1tBtGrQ
Ep. 196 - Pre-Event Routines for Event Planners and Event Producers: https://open.spotify.com/episode/748FVGOsYelEDWq3SNTdJ7?si=IBgc9cNfTzeOTRfPzgEExg
Ep. 227 - The Business of Events: Scaling Budgeting and Ownership: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LlVHr2pEkcjIVZncdbTIU?si=sCwYrsHnRlq6rDqcYCKVBg
Top Episode: Ep. 72 - Skills That Every Event Planner or Event Producer Needs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IZPc59zynDFX6NgKAYvLU?si=Nt9q6V58Tj-ywaV_cvpvOw

Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6
Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest
Want our updated free run of show template? Send us an email at [email protected]
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
38 min
April 01 249 -Behind the Scenes of Showcalling and Producing at the Winter Olympics
Working the Olympics looks different depending on where you sit — and this time, Logan was on the in-venue side. In this solo episode, she takes you behind the scenes of her first Winter Games as an Associate Venue Producer, focused on the fan experience inside the venue. From coordinating with sport and broadcast to showcalling her first medal ceremonies, she shares what surprised her most and what this experience taught her about live events at the highest level. A behind-the-scenes look at how these moments actually come together.
SHOW NOTES:
Register for our How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshopRegister interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

Want our updated free run of show template? Send us an email at [email protected]

THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)
32 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…