5 Steps To Make Events Profitable - Andrew Spanding And Harry Sardinas
“If your event isn’t profitable before the doors open, it’s already failing.” 💥
That statement alone goes against everything most entrepreneurs are taught — and it’s exactly how Andrew Spanding, Founder & CEO of PriceSlide.com, sees the game.
On the Unstoppable Podcast by Harry Sardinas, Andrew didn’t talk about bigger stages, fancy venues, or viral hype. He dismantled the illusion. 🚫
Waiting to perfect your event? A mistake.
Relying on last-minute ticket sales? Dangerous.
Thinking online replaces in-person? Dead wrong. ⚠️
Andrew broke down five steps to profitable events, starting with defining the anatomy of the event and selling early and aggressively. He explained why rewarding early adopters builds momentum, why awareness must be intentional, and why understanding human behavior matters more than algorithms. 🧠
From political campaigns to Mar-a-Lago, his message was clear: real growth happens in the room. And with PriceSlide, he’s turning presales into power. 🚀About the Guest
With over 20 years of experience as a servant leader, this guest transforms bold ideas into measurable results through leadership, event strategy, and tech innovation. From 2013 to 2021, he helped scale the Big Ticket Festival to over 30,000 attendees, generating $400,000 annually in sponsorships and raising more than $250,000 each year for charity, earning recognition from the Christian Festival Association.
In 2021, he founded Price Slide LLC, introducing a patent-pending Crowd Pricing model designed to reshape engagement in events and e-commerce. After raising $750,000 and building a scalable MVP, the company is preparing for a Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 launch, with projected revenues of $16 million within 36 months.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
0:15 Five Steps to Profitable Events – Overview
1:05 Step 1: Defining the Anatomy of an Event
3:08 Step 2: Aggressive Pre-Sale Strategies
5:08 Step 3: Launching the Event
6:19 Step 4: Rewarding Early Adopters
7:51 Step 5: The Marketing Crescendo
10:21 Surprising Attendees (Appendix A)
11:20 Budgeting for Events
17:12 Understanding Market Trends
19:31 The Role of Human Behavior in Events
22:34 Scaling Businesses Through Events
30:08 Political Campaigns & Event Strategy
35:23 Movie Premieres & High-Impact Events
36:10 Breaking Down Winning Event Strategies
36:50 Why Event Strategy Matters for Business
44:34 Designing the Human Experience
47:37 Events in a Post-COVID World
49:39 Online vs In-Person Events
54:21 Final Thoughts & Contact InformationAbout The Host:
Get ready for Harry Sardinas Speaking, where inspiration meets action! He has spoken at the same events where world-class speakers such as Tony Robbins and Les Brown also spoke.
Harry Sardinas is a Business Growth Strategist, Empowerment, Public Speaking, and Leadership Coach based in London. Through Harry Sardinas Coaching, he inspires and empowers entrepreneurs, gold medalists, celebrities, investors, millionaires, and leaders to unlock their full potential, achieve business success, and make a lasting impact in their industries.
With 288,000+ followers and a mission to recognize entrepreneurs and connect visionary investors with business opportunities, Harry Sardinas Events, such as Speakers Are Leaders Awards and Entrepreneurs Are Leaders, empowers individuals to grow, lead, and create lasting improvements in their lives and businesses.
Harry Sardinas Workshops help companies transform their products into global brands both from the stage and in front of the camera through his signature program, Speakers Are Leaders, which has reached over 10,000 attendees on stages worldwide and more than 1 million people online.
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