Do you want to connect with your target audience in a virtual world, increase brand awareness and loyalty effectively, automate branded user generated content instantly, and capture leads and data in a feel-good way? MISGIF exists to not only provide brands with memorable and fun photo booth, GIF, and video experiences worth sharing, but also strives to provide smart solutions to common pain points felt by brands.

Jessie Whitfield is the founder of MISGIF, an experiential photo marketing company that specializes in creating shareable photo, animated GIF photo booth, and video experiences for virtual events, hybrid events and in-person events. All experiences are thoughtfully designed, fully customizable, and harness the power of user generated content to help brands strengthen their organic social media marketing reach and engagement.

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Animated GIF Photo and Video Booths | MISGIF (themisgif.com)

https://www.instagram.com/themisgif/

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Today I share 10 tips to be a great event host!

1. Have logistial support so you can focus on connecting with your guests.

2. Be event ready before the first guest arrives.

3. Have someone in charge of speakers, talent or entertainment.

4. Ensure the people working your registration desk are welcoming and social plus have your registration data organized.

5. Help attendees navigate your event venue

6. Engagement is key

7. Capture the experience through video and photos.

8. Collect attendee feedback during the event.

9. Close out the event as a group

10. The event does not end until people stop talking about it. Repurpose event content to use in marketing and social.

Thanks for listening and supporting small business and our community! I would love to connect with you at https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush, in our private Facebook group where we continue the conversation and in our newsletter where we share event planning tips and advice to grow your business and build community. You will receive an email with the "Steps for Planning a Business Event" as soon as you join the party!

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Carly Gilleland is the owner of The Good Vibe Media, a female owned and operated video production company in Phoenix, Arizona. She is also an educator at Females Who Film, which is an online course, podcast and community for aspiring filmmakers, videographers and content creators led from the female perspective.

In this episode, we discuss tips to show up on video in your business, the benefit of video to share your brand message, courses to learn to use video, behind the scenes fun and more!

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THE GOOD VIBE MEDIA

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In this episode, we talk about how to make an impact and sales with your website.

Robin is the CEO and founder of ShinePages, an all-in-one online business building platform created for solopreneurs and creative small business owners who want to shine online.

She believes that the world is a better place when it's filled with people who are chasing their dreams and lit by purpose, and is honored to help fuel that fire by providing a flexible and easy-to-use solution to build websites, sales funnels, online courses & more.

Robin is a midwest mom of three, has been a champion of entrepreneurs for over 20 years and has a background in business startups, marketing, branding and website design.

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https://shinepages.com

https://www.facebook.com/shinepagesbuilder

https://www.instagram.com/shinepages/

Brand Photo Membership discussed in episode: FemForce®️Photoshoots (@femforceshoots_) • Instagram photos and videos

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Sara Straw is a New York City-based business owner, author, and certified meeting planner who loves to explore the world. With over 13 years of experience in destination and strategic events, she has expanded her company, STW Planning™ to include full-service travel planning. Sara’s mission is to empower others to experience new cultures and gain independence through travel. In addition to owning STW Planning™, she is the host of the Solo Travel Woman podcast and the author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman guide. Plus she has just added a membership community for women to connect on solo travel. 

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In this episode, I share 10 ideas for VIP experiences for your event.

1. Meet and Greet

2. Private Sneak Peek Dinner

3. VIP Check-in

4. Fireside Chat

5. VIP Lounge

6. SWAG Bag

7. VIP Registration Program

8. Reserved Seating

9. Access to your Partners

10. Off-site Experience

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Kelly Kussman is the owner, designer and vision of Cayla Gray, a curated line of clean scents that are American-made, ethically-cultivated and fairly-priced for self and home. This thoughtful spirit is imbued in the brand, keeping the business as transparent as possible by designing products locally and collaborating with makers globally.

Cayla Gray uses a combination of natural and safe synthetic ingredients to ensure our products are safe and hypoallergenic.  They source only from the best raw material suppliers to ensure your safety and ensure our products will not harm you.

Not only is this a wonderful business, Kelly is a very special person with a beautiful inspiration to create her business. Cayla Gray was designed for you to experience life!

Connect with Cayla Gray!

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In this episode, I share 10 tips to select the best venue for your event. Consider the following:

1. Type of venue

2. Budget

3. What's included with the event space

4. What's included in the rental fee

5. Will the space work for your group size and requirements

6. Consider the vibe and style of the venue.

7. Ease of accessibility

8. Concessions

9. Time of year and date

10. Negotiate

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Lady ChangeMakers is an online directory of women-owned businesses. This platform amplifies exposure for women-owned businesses so they can connect with the women who are searching to support them, allowing these lady bosses to further their impact on the women who otherwise would have never found them.

I loved this conversation with the Founder, Jessica Bargenquast. She shares her story of entrepreneurship, inspiration to start her business and tips to be seen and heard.

Connect with Lady ChangeMakers!

https://www.ladychangemakers.com/

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Sponsorship is a highly beneficial opportunity to collaborate with partners, add value to your community and offset your event or business expenses.

Thanks for listening and supporting small business and our community! I would love to connect with you at https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush, in our private Facebook group where we continue the conversation and in our newsletter where we share event planning tips and advice to grow your business and build community. You will receive an email with the "Steps for Planning a Business Event" as soon as you join the party!

We would love to hear what resonated with you on this episode! Please share and tag us on Instagram and your feedback will be re-posted! I would truly appreciate your 5 star review and rating so we can continue to grow this podcast and share the stories of entrepreneurs. Thanks for the support!

Sarah Brush